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Early-stage founders move faster when they validate smarter. This hands-on session walks through a simple, repeatable process for using AI to validate any startup idea in minutes. You'll learn how to clarify your concept, identify real customers, map competitors, and avoid the most common mistakes founders make. The session also includes a live demonstration of how AI can streamline validation and help you make confident go/no-go decisions. If you're looking for a smart, fast way to validate your startup idea, this event is for you! **❯ RSVP now at 👉** **[https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134) to get your link and join us live!** **❯❯ What You'll Learn:** * Discover how to quickly validate your startup concept with AI, ensuring you're on the right track. * Learn how to identify and engage real customers to solve actual pain points. * Understand how to analyze competitors and refine your offering to stand out in the market. * Gain the tools to make confident go/no-go decisions, minimizing risk and maximizing success. **❯❯ Featured Expert:** * **[Scott Ford](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsford/) \- Co\-founder & CEO @ [SparkRockets](https://app.sparkrockets.com/?utm_source=fivalidate):** Scott is a growth-focused executive with experience scaling businesses from $7M to over $1.2B in SaaS, AI, and medical devices. As former COO of Techstars, he helped drive revenue from $20M to $80M globally, and at ZOLL Medical, he contributed to scaling a division from $7M to $50M, leading to a $2.2B acquisition. Currently, he co-leads SparkRockets, an AI-powered business validation platform. He specializes in go-to-market strategy, P&L management, and building high-performing teams, while mentoring emerging innovators at CU Boulder. His expertise lies in leading through change, scaling operations, and aligning cross-functional teams for growth. **❯❯ Who Should Attend?** * Early-stage founders looking to validate their startup ideas. * Aspiring founders with a new business concept they want to bring to life. * Entrepreneurs at the ideation stage seeking to refine their offerings. * Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday. **Additional Resources:** Find more [Startup Events](https://fi.co/events), learn about the [Entrepreneur DNA test](https://dna.fi.co/) or [sign up for the Insights Newsletter](https://fi.co/subscribe) to get the latest startup tips and trends. **❯ RSVP now at 👉** **[https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134) to get your link and join us live!**

Es un espacio 👉🏽 **virtual** 👈🏽 donde: conectamos con personas que tengan ganas de crear algo nuevo! Si estás transitando un cambio en tu vida que te lleva a emprender un nuevo proyecto, este es tu lugar. En cada meetup, compartimos experiencias e ideas entorno al proyecto que discutimos, es decir, todos participamos, exploramos ideas y nos apoyamos para convertir tu proyecto en acciones concretas. Ven a conocer amigos con propósito y a ser parte de una comunidad que crece y crea en conjunto. **🎯 ¿Qué hacemos en nuestros encuentros?** Conversamos, intercambiamos y aportamos ideas. Cada meetup es una oportunidad para compartir y avanzar ⏩️ en tu proyecto, aportar conocimiento y experiencia, llevarte nuevas ideas y encontrar *amigos con propósito*. **👥 ¿A quiénes esperamos?** A personas curiosas, emprendedoras y creativas que quieran compartir su camino, aprender de otros y, por qué no, iniciar proyectos juntos. **📅 Agenda del Meetup:** 1. Presentación breve 2. Espacio para escuchar tu idea y aportarte desde la experiencia de los demás. Usamos la técnica de pomodoro time ⏱️ 3. Cierre con propuestas para el próximo encuentro. **🔥 ¿Cómo participar?** 1. Este es un **evento virtual 💡** 2. **Para recibir el link de la meeting, completa este formulario** 👉🏽👉🏽 [Form](https://us22.list-manage.com/survey?u=9041d1f2fe36f2de87af57614&id=ed89357d3e&attribution=false) 👈🏽👈🏽 **(Es rápido y así aseguras tu lugar)** 3. Déjanos en el mismo form de **que tema te gustaría charlar** o intercambiar ideas así podemos ir investigando desde antes! 4. Trae **lápiz, papel y toda tu energía** para conectar y crear. **💡 Importante:** No es necesario ningún tipo de preparación previa. ¡Solo ven con la mente abierta y listo para compartir, escuchar y aportar! **🧾 Costo:** El evento es **a la gorra.** Puedes invitarnos un **Cafecito** después del espacio. ¡Tu aporte es totalmente voluntario! ☕✨ 👉🏽 [Cafecito aquí](https://cafecito.app/dudimeet) **📲 Síguenos en Instagram** para más novedades 👉 [síguenos](https://www.instagram.com/dudimeet.ar/)!

## ☕🌍 **Language Exchange Café – Español & English. Real connections ✨** 📍 **Ubicación:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 🕕 **Horario:** 18:00 a 20:00 💸 **Entrada:** $5.000 ARS / 5$ ### **Español** ¿Cansado de practicar idiomas solo con apps que no te contestan? ¿Harto de decir *“How are you?”* y que nadie te pregunte de vuelta? 😏 Este **Language Exchange Café** es para personas reales, conversaciones reales y cafés de verdad ☕ Nos juntamos en **Francis Café** para hablar **español, inglés (o spanglish sin culpa)**, intercambiar culturas y crear conexiones que no mueren cuando se termina el café. 👉 No es una clase 👉 No hay profesores 👉 Nadie te corrige con cara de superioridad Solo charlas relajadas, risas, acentos variados y ese momento mágico donde entendés… o fingís que entendés y seguís igual 😌 Ideal para: 🌍 extranjeros, viajeros y locales curiosos 🗣️ practicar idiomas sin presión 🤝 conocer gente interesante en un ambiente tranquilo Vení por el idioma. Quedate por el café. Y tal vez… por las conexiones reales ✨ *** 📍 **Location:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 🕕 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:00 PM 💸 **Entry fee:** $5,000 ARS ### **English** Tired of practicing languages with apps that never reply? Sick of saying *“How are you?”* and no one asking back? 😏 This **Language Exchange Café** is for real people, real conversations, and real coffee ☕ We meet at **Francis Café** to speak **Spanish, English (or guilt-free Spanglish)**, exchange cultures, and create connections that don’t disappear when the coffee is gone. 👉 Not a class 👉 No teachers 👉 No one correcting you with a superior look Just relaxed chats, laughs, different accents, and that magical moment when you understand… or pretend you do and keep going 😌 Perfect for: 🌍 expats, travelers, and curious locals 🗣️ practicing languages with zero pressure 🤝 meeting interesting people in a calm environment Come for the language. Stay for the coffee. And maybe… for the real connections ✨

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDycCG1Qqe4ICrrW55cMK7?mode=hqrt1 We invite you to share a weekly afternoon of work in Recoleta, in a comfortable and quiet coworking space, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Just bring your laptop or work materials. The proposal is to work together, with each person focused on their own tasks, while sharing a calm and respectful environment. This is primarily a coworking space, with openness to social interaction, shared breaks, or simply getting to know new people, making new friends, or professional contacts. The venue has a café, spacious coworking areas, and lounge areas. You may also join the WhatsApp group, where we will share some social activities starting in January, for those interested in activities outside the coworking space and schedule. Location: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Please confirm your attendance via Meetup before each meeting. Practical note: Some large tables have built-in power outlets with limited space. We recommend bringing USB cables or adapters. There are also wall outlets available. ------------------------- Te invitamos a compartir una tarde semanal de trabajo en Recoleta, en un espacio de coworking cómodo y tranquilo, de 15:00 a 18:00 hs, con tu computadora o materiales de trabajo. La propuesta es trabajar en grupo, con cada persona enfocada en sus propias tareas, compartiendo un entorno calmo y respetuoso. Este es principalmente un espacio de coworking, con apertura a la interacción social, descansos compartidos, o simplemente conocer nuevas personas, hacer nuevos amigos o contactos profesionales. El lugar cuenta con cafetería, amplios espacios de coworking y salas de estar. También podés unirte al grupo de WhatsApp, donde iremos compartiendo algunos eventos sociales a partir de enero, para quienes estén interesados en actividades sociales fuera del espacio y horario del coworking. Lugar: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Te pedimos confirmar asistencia por Meetup antes de cada encuentro. Nota práctica: Algunas mesas grandes tienen tomas integradas con poco espacio. Recomendamos llevar cables USB o adaptadores. También hay enchufes en las paredes.

**Meditaciones presenciales en San Telmo** los días Miércoles a las 19,20 hs. a las 20,45 hs . (Cerca de Chacabuco y Avenida Garay) **MEDITACIÓN PRESENCIAL** Todos los Miércoles, charla, presentación de algún tema, preguntas y respuestas y una meditación diferente. **HORARIO** La actividad comienza a las 19,30 hs., se puede ingresar desde las 19,10 hs. y la puerta se cierra 19,25 hs. luego no se permitirá el ingreso **ACTIVIDAD ARANCELADA**. VALOR $ 10.000 #### **CONSULTAR SI HAY VACANTES HASTA UNA HORA ANTES DE LA ACTIVIDAD** PARA PARTICIPAR HAY QUE CONFIRMAR PRIMERO SI HAY VACANTES ENVIANDO UN WHATSAPP HACIENDO —> [CLICK AQUÍ](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=+5491150021557&text=Quiero%20participar%20este%20mi%C3%A9rcoles%20a%20las%2019.30%20hs.,%20de%20la%20meditaci%C3%B3n%20presencial%20en%20San%20Telmo,%20con%20el%20Dr.%20Daniel%20Forster.%20Hay%20vacantes?) (O AL WHATSAPP +5491150021557) Luego te daremos el resto de las instrucciones. **Vení a meditar conmigo, te estoy esperando!!!!** **Dr. Daniel Forster - Médico** Director Escuela de Meditación Pali

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**We are migrating to LUMA, sign up here:** [https://luma.com/up2puot5](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body) Hi Digital Nomads, **💫** We’re back at our nomad cave, **Behind Bar**. Don’t worry about the summer heat, we’ve got the AC blasting inside! ❄️🌻 ​​ ​​ 📍🕗 Feel welcome @ **Behind Bar** \| Costa Rica 4933 \| **FRIDAY JAN 16**: 8pm - 1am 🍺🍹 Happy Hour until 9pm & the best in house drinks ever - **please use the bar at the front!** 🎵🎤 DJ or music all night! **[⚡🎟️](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body) *[RSVP now!](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body)*** [https://luma.com/up2puot5](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body) And as always... come as you are & enjoy the show! 💃🕺 Keep spreading the ‘For Nomads by Nomads’ love 💕 See you FRIDAY JAN 16! Abrazo grande 🤗 **Team BA Digital Nomads** Agus & Darío *** ​​​*🍻👉 Tip: join our [WhatsApp groups](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMFRaQQX2Hc5e1C5XnmYF1) and meet/inspire/share with thousands of other digital nomads.* PS: If you enjoy the BA Digital Nomads community, you can **support us by “buying us a coffee” at [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn).** Your contribution helps us cover our Meetup and Luma subscriptions and keeps our events free and fun for everyone. Thanks for being part of this community! 🙏

(Español debajo) Ready to get out of your comfort zone? Join us at a new SpeedFriendship edition 🥂 **The perfect opportunity to expand your social circle and forge connections in Buenos Aires.** 📍 **VENUE:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **TIME:** 9:00 p.m. 🌐 **Bilingual** **Event**: SPANISH AND ENGLISH 🎟️ $10,000, which includes a drink and free pizza slices. Immerse yourself in the game and engage in meaningful conversations with a **diverse group of four strangers**. Our dynamic format ensures you'll connect with various persons throughout the evening. **Event Schedule:** 🕗 9:00pm - Open doors and registration begins 🕤 9:30pm - Registration concludes 🕤 9:45pm - Kick off the activity 🕚 11:30pm - Activity concludes, allowing for free time to extend your newfound connections. There is also a Beerpong Tournament in the bar and later a dj and a dance floor **IMPORTANT:** *⚠️ In order to participate in the game **you have to assist before 9:30pm**. Otherwise there might not be available spots to participate. If you cannot make it on time, you´re still welcome to come and enjoy the evening outside the activity.* *⚠️ Registration is mandatory, if you didn´t sign up here before, you may be requested to wait in case someone doesn´t show up on time.* ⚠️ *Participation in the game is individual. The objective is to meet new friends, therefore, the game proposes to present ourselves as individual people.* ✨ [JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Follow us on instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Look at the pictures of other editions](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 Get ready to embark on this one-of-a-kind experience! Don't miss out and expand your social circle at our SpeedFriending. See you there! *SpeedFriendship Team* —------------------------------ ¿Listos para salir de la zona de confort? Súmate a una nueva edición de SpeedFriendship ☀️🥂 **La oportunidad perfecta para ampliar tu círculo social y forjar conexiones en Buenos Aires.** 📍 **LUGAR:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **HORA:** 21:00 horas. 🌐 Evento **Bilingüe**: ESPAÑOL E INGLÉS 🎟️ $10.000 que incluye un trago y bandejeo de pizza Anímate a hacer amigos mientras participas en conversaciones con un **grupo diverso de cuatro extraños**. Nuestro formato garantiza que conectarás con varias personas durante la noche. **Horarios del evento:** 🕗 21:00 - Apertura de puertas y comienzo de la inscripción 🕤 21:30 - Finaliza la inscripción 🕤 21:45 - Comienza la actividad 🕚 23:30 - La actividad finaliza, lo que permite tener tiempo libre para ampliar sus nuevas conexiones. El bar también tiene un torneo de Beerpong, y más tarde, un dj y una pista de baile *⚠️ Para poder participar en el juego **deberás asistir antes de las 21:30 horas**. De lo contrario, es posible que no haya plazas disponibles para participar. Si no puedes llegar a tiempo, aún puedes venir a disfrutar de la noche fuera de la actividad.* *⚠️ Tienes que estar registrado aquí previamente. De lo contrario puede ser solicitado que aguardes al final del ingreso para ver si alguien registrado no llega a tiempo.* ⚠️ *La participación en el juego es individual. El objetivo es conocer nuevos amigos, por lo tanto, el juego propone presentarnos como personas individuales.* ✨ [ÚNETE A NUESTRO GRUPO DE WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Síguenos en Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Mira las fotos de las últimas ediciones](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 ¡Prepárate para esta experiencia única! Amplía tu círculo social en el SpeedFriending. *SpeedFriendinship Team*

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 **☕️ Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee ☕️** Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals. **🔹 What to expect?** ✔️ Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise). ✔️ Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic. ✔️ Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zone—without feeling like a job interview. If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again). 📍 **Where?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine). 💰 **How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but they’re worth every cent). **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] *** **☕️Coffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son Más Fuertes que el Café☕️** Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquí venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas. **🔹 ¿Qué puedes esperar?** ✔️ Preguntas que te harán pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos). ✔️ Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del tráfico. ✔️ Dinámicas interactivas que te sacarán de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo. Si estás listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcástico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez). 📍 **¿Dónde?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (porque el café sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeína desperdiciada). 💰 **¿Cuánto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sí, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo). **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 45+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA