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Haladó Tangó Szerdánként | Tango Libre
Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
Órarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
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Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 8:15–9:30 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Szerdai Középhaladó Csoportos Óra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
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Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
2K26Q2: Hungarian ServiceNow Developer Meetup sponsored by Accenture
🇬🇧 May isn’t just about Knowledge — it’s also time for another Hungarian ServiceNow Meetup! This time, we’ll gather at a brand-new venue hosted by our sponsor Accenture for an evening of talks, demos, and great conversations around all things ServiceNow.
**Meetup Agenda:**
* **5:00 PM - Check-In & Networking**
Please arrive on time to allow us to check everyone in smoothly. Once checked in, take the opportunity to start connecting with fellow attendees and enjoy some casual networking before the event begins.
* **5:30 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks**
We’ll kick off the meetup with a brief introduction, outlining the evening’s schedule and what you can expect.
* **5:30-7:30 PM - Featured Presentations:**
* Fluent & AI - *A working app in hours with Now SDK and Claude Code* by Gabor Bese and Antal Pettermann
* User-experience journey with AI evolution by Csilla Hajszter
* Declarative Actions in Australia by Bulcsu Boros
* **7:30 PM - Open Networking**
After the presentation, stay for open networking. This is your chance to connect with other attendees, discuss ideas, and build professional relationships.
* **8:45 PM - Event Close**
The meetup officially concludes at 8:45 PM
Drinks and snacks will be provided. Due to venue regulations, we will unfortunately **not be able** to serve alcoholic beverages at the event, so please **do not bring** alcohol to the venue either.
See you there!
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🇭🇺 Csatlakozzatok 2026 második magyar ServiceNow Meetupjához! Május nemcsak a Knowledge-ról szól, hanem egy újabb közös ServiceNow estéről is. Ezúttal egy új helyszínen várunk benneteket támogatónknak, az Accenture-nek köszönhetően, ahol előadásokkal, demókkal és kötetlen szakmai beszélgetésekkel készülünk mindenről, ami ServiceNow.
A részletes program még alakul, de a megszokott témákra most is számíthattok: technikai deep dive-ok, platformújdonságok és beszélgetések arról, mi történik éppen a ServiceNow világában. Legyen szó fejlesztésről, üzemeltetésről vagy akár az első lépésekről a platformon, mindenki találhat majd érdekes témát az este során.
Italokkal és harapnivalókkal készülünk.
Témák:
* Fluent & AI – működő alkalmazás órák alatt a Now SDK és a Claude Code segítségével - Bese Gábor és Pettermann Antal
* Felhasználói élmény fejlődése az AI evolúcióján keresztül - Hajszter Csilla
* Declarative Action-ök az Australia verzióban - Boros Bulcsú
A helyszín szabályai miatt alkoholos italokat most **nem tudunk biztosítani**, ezért kérünk benneteket, hogy **alkoholt** **se hozzatok** magatokkal.
Találkozunk ott!
Shaping the Future of Business Analysis: An Evening with EPAM and BA & Beyond
Ahead of the **[BA & Beyond 2026 Conference](https://ba-beyond.eu/events/2026-convergence/)**, join **[EPAM](https://www.epam.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=epam-branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1417497090&gbraid=0AAAAADHa0dIqc9UM3Ar0Z5AOKS3aPATMS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9xuBv3KeQvxTsUM2kndebnl1WVakrADaTquJ8S5nshYKXIC_9OSHpMaAsIfEALw_wcB)** and the **International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)** for an exclusive in‑person pre‑event at EPAM’s Budapest Office.
This free evening event brings together local and international business analysis professionals to explore the future of BA, share perspectives, and connect within the community—setting the tone for the conference ahead.
**📅 Date:** May 27, 2026 (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM)
**📍 Location:** EPAM Budapest Office ([Budapest, Bókay János str. 44-46, 1083](https://www.google.com/maps/place/EPAM+Systems/@47.4857881,19.0756114,18z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sEPAM+Systems!3m6!1s0x4741dda5d1de2fe1:0x8f6ce1be9b6d027d!8m2!3d47.485117!4d19.0792498!15sCgxFUEFNIFN5c3RlbXMiA4gBAVoOIgxlcGFtIHN5c3RlbXOSARBzb2Z0d2FyZV9jb21wYW55mgFEQ2k5RFFVbFJRVU52WkVOb2RIbGpSamx2VDIwMWJXTnRUbnBSYmxJeFZYcGplVTlYVGxSUk1YQnZZak5hYjFVeFJSQULgAQD6AQQIABAh!16s%2Fg%2F11h4ncs0dt?hl=hu&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D))
**🎟️ Attendance:** Free, in‑person only, but **registration required** on the following **[LINK](https://wearecommunity.io/events/shaping-the-future-of-business-analysis-an-evening-with-epam-and-ba-and-beyond)**
Construction LEAN > Hatékonyság a négyzeten
**Details / Részletek**
The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺
Tudtad, hogy az építőipar digitális transzformációja nem csak szoftverekről, hanem a gondolkodásmódunkról is szól? A **Digital Architecture Meetup** legújabb eseményén a **LEAN módszertan** és a **digitális eszközök metszéspontját járjuk körül.**
Ebben a rendhagyó kiadásban három elismert szakértő segítségével nézzük meg, hogyan lehet a pazarlást minimalizálni és a folyamatokat optimalizálni – a tervezőasztaltól egészen a kivitelezésig.
**Miért érdemes eljönnöd?** Betekintést nyerhetsz a LEAN gyakorlati alkalmazásába olyan szakemberektől, akik nap mint nap ezen elvek mentén alakítják az iparág jövőjét. Megismerheted a rendszerszintű hatékonyság eszközeit, legyen szó irodai szervezettségről vagy a helyszíni irányítás forradalmasításáról.
**Amiről beszélni fogunk:**
🔹 **5S a gyakorlatban:** Hogyan teremtsünk rendet és átláthatóságot a munkafolyamatainkban?
🔹 **Szervezeti Lean:** Hogyan vezethető be a módszertan a core tevékenységek szintjén egy modern szervezetnél?
🔹 **Last Planner System:** Felejtsd el a kaotikus ütemterveket – ismerd meg a kivitelezés irányításának egy sokkal hatékonyabb módját!
**🎙️ Előadóink:**
* **Hittner Márton** – LEAN szakértő/délkelet-európai régió, STRABAG (5S)
* **Pap Réka** – LEAN szakértő (Szervezeti és core folyamatok)
* **Tarnai Csaba** – LEAN szakértő (Last Planner System)
✔ Jelezz vissza (RSVP), hogy biztosítsd a helyed!
**🏢 Helyszín** Puzl CowOrKing Budapest 1036 Budapest, Lajos u. 126-130.
**📋 Agenda**
18:00 - Kapunyitás
18:30 - Intro & **Szakmai előadások:** Békési Imre, Pap Réka és Tarnai Csaba prezentációi
19:45 - 🎈 **Social Time:** Kötetlen szakmai eszmecsere, falatozás és networking.
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☎️ **Ha plusz infóra van szükséged, hívj minket**
Szalai Dóra +36 20 314 0421
Gaschitz Ágnes +36 20 2122427
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**💬 Prezentációk utáni kötetlen beszélgetés**
Az előadások csak a kezdet! Maradj velünk egy laza, kötetlen beszélgetésre (és falatozgatásra 🥗🥐).
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**Szeretnénk kifejezni őszinte köszönetünket a KÉSZ Group, Market Építő Zrt. és Strabag nagylelkű támogatásért.**
☝️ **RSVP**
Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t (Visszajelzés a Meetup-oldalon, hogy jössz-e)! Ha valamilyen okból mégsem tudsz eljönni, kérünk, frissítsd a visszajelzést, hogy helyet szabadíts fel valaki más számára.
**📸 Fényképek, videók**
Készíts te is fényképeket és töltsd fel ide a meetup.com rendezvény oldalára. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket!
**💡 Neked is van egy Meetup témád?**
Rendezvényeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani.
Ha van egy témád, vagy szeretnéd, ha céged szponzorálna egy rendezvényt, esetleg szeretnél segíteni a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk.
**Előadónak jelentkezem: [https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8](https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8)**
**Máshogyan akarok beszállni: [https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79](https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79)**
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The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺
Budapest Databricks Meetup #3: Metadata, AI & SAP Integration
We’re back with the third edition of the Budapest Databricks Meetup, a gathering for Databricks users, data engineers, analytics professionals, AI practitioners, and everyone interested in modern data platforms.
This time, we’ll explore how **metadata** is becoming a key driver of **enterprise AI**, how **lineage** can help teams better understand KPI changes across BI environments, and how Databricks engineers can better navigate and integrate with the **SAP ecosystem**.
📍 **Location:** Agora Park, Hub 3, 4th floor (Árbóc utca 1–3, 1133 Budapest)
📅 **Date:** May 27\, 2026 \| 18:00–20:30 \(detailed agenda below\)
🤝 **Organizer:** Abylon Consulting
🍕 **Catering:** Pizza, snacks & beer
**Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks**
🔹 Miguel Angel de Luna Gomez – Practice Lead EMEA, Databricks
Enterprise data has always been at the heart of understanding how businesses really work. But things are changing. Today, it’s not just about the data itself, but also the metadata around it — and that shift is opening the door to a whole new generation of AI capabilities.
In this session, Miguel will explore how organizations can accelerate their AI journey by combining Databricks with existing enterprise data landscapes. He’ll also introduce emerging patterns in enterprise AI, including how users can interact with enterprise data using natural language and what these capabilities look like in practice.
**Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI**
🔹 Edina Vedelek & Olivér Vetési – Abylon Consulting
A practical look at how to cut through dashboard confusion by connecting backend SQL dependencies with Power BI reporting layers. Crossing the bridge between the two, thanks to Databrick AI (agent) and some Power BI tricks.
This session will explore how metadata-driven lineage helps teams:
➡️ Assess downstream impact faster
➡️ Reduce dependency chaos between engineering and reporting teams
➡️ Move from guesswork to clear answers
➡️ Replicable automated information retrieval
**SAP Data Meets Databricks: A Data Engineer’s Perspective**
🔹 Gábor Takács – Abylon Consulting
In this session, we’ll explore how to work with SAP data from a Databricks data engineer’s perspective. We’ll cover common integration patterns, typical challenges, and practical ways to extract and make SAP data usable in a modern data platform.
🗓️ **Agenda**
17:30–18:00 — Arrival & Registration
18:00–18:30 — SAP Data Landscape from a Databricks Engineer’s Perspective
18:30–19:00 — Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks
19:00–19:30 — Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI
19:30–20:30 — Networking
*\* Please note that photo and video content may be recorded during the event for use on our social media channels. By participating, you acknowledge and accept that you may appear in this content. If you prefer not to be included, please inform the organizers at the venue.*
Oil Painting (Beginners too): Fruit Study on Canvas
Join us for a focused and calming session of oil painting, where we’ll explore the art of realism through a classic subject: fruit. In this workshop, you’ll create a small fruit painting on canvas using oil paints — perfect for beginners and those curious about traditional techniques.
✨ What to expect:
– Step-by-step guidance through the process of painting realistic fruit
– Learn basic oil painting techniques: layering, blending, and highlights
– Work on a small canvas and take home your finished artwork
– All materials provided – just bring yourself!
Fee: 8500 Ft
Whether you're new to oil painting or want to refine your skills, this cozy session is a great way to slow down, observe details, and create something timeless.
Viola Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Power Platform & Copilot Meetup @ Arrow
Következő meetuponkon az Arrow lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Arrow
Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP)
Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász
19:00 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet az Arrow biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted by Arrow.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Arrow
Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP)
Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász
19:00 - 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Arrow.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Badminton this Saturday from 10:00 (1,5hrs)
Hey everyone,
here we go again with our next event on Saturday! Tina will host this session, so please follow her instructions! 🙏
IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Thursday, 12:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. The host will contact you to pay the compensation.
WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST, Do not come
Level of expectation : Beginner
Venue:
Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre
Map: http://tuskecsarnok.hu/wp-content/uploads/tuske-map-1-full.png
Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event.
Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket!
There are 3 courts booked for us for 1,5 hours from 10:00 till 11:30.
Showers and changing rooms are available!
Extra Note
Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12 people, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time.
The expected fee is usually around 2500-3000 HUF per person.
Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat.
!!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session.
Looking forward to seeing you!
cheers,
Yoga
Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.
Budapest Silent Book Club #112 — (FSZEK, Boulevard Library)
Hello everyone,
Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading.
**Schedule**
10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round
11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour
12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion
**The After-Event** ☕ After the session, we’ll head over to "Kisüzem" for some tea, coffee, cookies, and sandwiches. Feel free to stick around and join us to keep the conversation going!
**Location** Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area.
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
**[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
**[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
**[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
This is a free event, but Meetup has its own fee. If you'd like to contribute and help keep this going, you're welcome to donate [via Revolut](https://revolut.me/schmidtpeter), every bit helps!
(we keep track of all donations in this [spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing))
Iniciación a la impro
¡4 sábados diferentes!
4 sesiones de Teatro de improvisación en español.
- Nivel de español requerido B1.
- Sábados 30 de mayo, 6, 13 y 20 de junio.
- 1 Sesión 7000 huf
- Pack de 4 sesiones 25000 huf
- No se necesita experiencia.
- Horario 19:00h a 20: 45h.
Ven a tener un sábado diferente.
Ven a disfrutar del teatro, conocer gente y pasarlo bien.
¡Te esperamos!
Registros e información, escríbenos a :
infoainaragomezbeso@gmail.com
Mit kezdjünk a rádióhullámokkal? (Nem wifihackelés lesz)
A terület egyszerre szól elektronikáról, rádiófrekvenciás technikáról, antennákról, analóg és digitális kommunikációról és kísérletezésről – ezért sok ponton kapcsolódik az etikus hackelés világához is.
Az előadásban szó lesz a vezeték nélküli kommunikáció alapjairól: modulációkról, protokollokról, digitális módokról, elérhető ingyenes szoftverekről, valamint arról, hogyan is vágjunk bele a rádiózásba és egy RF szignál azonosításába.
Mindezt olcsón beszerezhető eszközök használatával.
Az előadás végére remélhetőleg felismerésre kerül, hogy a rádiózás etikus hacker szemmel kiváló terep RF-biztonsági kutatásokhoz, SDR-es elemzésekhez és legális, kontrollált kísérletezéshez.
Az előadásra hozunk egy csomó RF-fel működő kütyüt, ha van otthon elfekvőben régi kocsikulcs, távnyitó, elemes távirányítható játék, Flipper Zero vagy hasonló, hozd el és nézzük meg, mit tudunk kezdeni velük.
(May) Monthly Book Club: Why Nations Fail
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the Monthly Book Club — the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together.
This May, we’ll be reading *Why Nations Fail* by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. The book explores the monumental question of why some nations are wealthy while others remain locked in poverty, diving deep into the powerful role that political and economic institutions play in shaping a country's destiny.
It’s a thought-provoking, sweeping read that opens the door to deep conversations about history, economics, power, and the structures that govern our societies.
🕕 **Time:** 18:00–20:00 – Group discussion about the book (no silent reading hour this time)
📍 **Location**: Lumen (we will be outside in the backyard garden).
I’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it heavily debatable, or didn’t quite manage to finish — you’re invited.
This month's book was the winning choice voted by you! If you want to have your say on what we read next, make sure to join the poll in our Goodreads group.
**Follow us:**
📌 **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
📌 **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
Felhő európai szabályok szerint: AWS Sovereign Cloud
**Felhő európai szabályok szerint: AWS Sovereign Cloud** / **Cloud on European Terms: AWS Sovereign Cloud**
🇬🇧 English version below 👇
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**Adat. Szabályozás. Kontroll.**
Három kulcsszó, amelyek ma már nem csak technológiai kérdések — hanem üzleti döntések, versenyelőnyök és kockázatok forrásai.
Hol vannak valójában az adataid?
Ki gyakorol felettük kontrollt?
És mennyire vagy felkészülve a folyamatosan szigorodó európai szabályozási környezetre?
Csatlakozz az **AWS User Group Budapest** vezetői fókuszú, exkluzív meetupjára, ahol bemutatjuk az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** koncepcióját és valódi jelentőségét. Megmutatjuk, hogyan teremthet egyensúlyt a felhő skálázhatósága, az adat-szuverenitás és a működési autonómia között —üzleti, nem technológiai szemszögből.
Ez az esemény azoknak a döntéshozóknak szól, akik nem csak reagálni akarnak a szabályozásra, hanem stratégiai előnyt kovácsolnának belőle!
Keynote előadónk **Markus Ostertag**, az európai felhőszabályozás és digitális szuverenitás egyik legismertebb szakértője.
Mellette felhőbiztonsági, jogi és architektúra‑szakértőkből álló kerekasztal beszélgetés keretében járjuk körül , hogy milyen valós üzleti és működési következményekkel jár az európai szabályozás alá tartozó vállalatok számára az AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Az este zárásaként Dr. Pejó Balázs veszi át a szót, és tömör előadásában bemutatja, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát.
🙏 **Az eseményt az msg Plaut Hungary szponzorálja.**
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🗓️ **Program**
**16:30 – 17:00 \| Érkezés és regisztráció**
**17:00 – 17:05 \| Megnyitó** Balassy Mihály – AWS User Group Budapest, Bartha Levente / Korcyl Réka – msg Plaut Hungary
**17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(angol nyelven)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert
Hogyan tartható egyensúlyban az innováció, a kontroll és a megfelelőség a felhőben?
**Markus Ostertag**, az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** elismert európai szakértője rövid, lényegre törő előadásban mutatja be, mit jelent a digitális szuverenitás a vezetői döntések, a szervezeti működés és a modern felhőstratégia szempontjából. Gyakorlati nézőpont ad, stratégiai fókusszal **vezetőknek**, **akik** **előre gondolkodnak**.
**17:50 – 18:05 \| Szünet ☕**
**18:05 – 18:50 \| Kerekasztal\-beszélgetés: Adatvédelem a felhőben — mit hoz az AWS European Sovereign Cloud?** *Moderátor: Bartha Levente – Ügyvezető @ msg Plaut Hungary*
* **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Jogász, adatvédelmi szakértő @ Business Portfolio Kft.
* **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS
* **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2
* **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS
**18:50 – 18:55 \| Rövid szünet**
**18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab
Az előadás közérthetően mutatja be, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát.
**19:15 – 19:20 \| Zárszó**
**19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Folytasd a szakmai párbeszédet és építs kapcsolatokat.
🌐 **Nyelvi megjegyzés:** A keynote előadás angol nyelven hangzik el. A kerekasztal-beszélgetés és a többi előadás magyarul zajlik.
Találkozunk május 28-án! ✨☁️🇪🇺
**🇬🇧 ENGLISH**
Data residency. Regulatory compliance. Operational autonomy. These are no longer just IT concerns — they're boardroom conversations. Join us for a special executive-focused AWS User Group Budapest meetup, where we go deep on the **AWS European Sovereign Cloud**: what it means for your organization, your data strategy, and your compliance posture.
We're honored to welcome **Markus Ostertag**, one of Europe's foremost voices on AWS and digital sovereignty, as our keynote speaker. Alongside him, a hand-picked panel of cloud security, legal, and architecture experts will tackle the real-world implications for enterprises operating under European regulation. As the closing session of the evening, Dr. Balázs Pejó will take the stage with a concise presentation on how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data leakage and individual re-identification.
🌍 **English-speaking attendees are warmly welcome!** The keynote will be delivered in English, and our panelists are happy to engage in English during the roundtable and networking.
🙏 **This event is sponsored by msg Plaut Hungary.**
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🗓️ **Agenda**
**16:30 – 17:00 \| Registration & Networking**
**17:00 – 17:05 \| Opening Remarks** Mihály Balassy – AWS User Group Budapest, Levente Bartha / Réka Korcyl – msg Plaut Hungary
**17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(in English)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert
Balancing innovation, control, and compliance is one of the hardest challenges in the cloud today. As one of Europe's leading voices on AWS European Sovereign Cloud — having delivered numerous talks on the topic and working closely with AWS — Markus brings deep expertise to this session. We go deep on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud: how it addresses the multiple dimensions of digital sovereignty, what changes for builders and organizations, and where it fits in a modern cloud strategy.
**17:50 – 18:05 \| Break ☕**
**18:05 – 18:50 \| Roundtable: Data Protection in the Cloud — What Does AWS European Sovereign Cloud Bring?** *Moderated by Levente Bartha – CEO @ msg Plaut Hungary*
* **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Lawyer, Data Protection @ Business Portfolio Kft.
* **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS
* **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2
* **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS
**18:50 – 18:55 \| Short Break**
**18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab
The presentation clearly explains how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data breaches and the identification of individuals.
**19:15 – 19:20 \| Closing Remarks**
**19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Continue the conversation and connect with peers.
🌐 **Language note:** The keynote will be in English. The roundtable and other talks will be in Hungarian,with speakers happy to answer questions in English.
We look forward to seeing you! ✨☁️🇪🇺
Viola Events Near You
Connect with your local Viola community
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.



















