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After-work Board Games
Let's get together, unwind after work, make new friends and play some awesome board games... **Bring your own** or play some of my classics like Catan & Ticket to Ride *(write any game suggestions in the comments as my friend who's coming owns many games)*.
Food, drinks, tax & tips are not included, you must purchase something to support the venue.
**Cross-posted in other Meetup & Facebook groups**
[https://facebook.com/events/s/after-work-board-games/1927915151061487/](https://facebook.com/events/s/after-work-board-games/1927915151061487/)
Vibe Coding the Platform: Agentic DevOps with Claude Code & Codex
LLM chat was the warm-up.
Ask a question. Copy. Paste. Tweak.
Useful — but capped.
The real shift is agentic DevOps workflows using tools like Claude Code and the OpenAI Codex App — systems that can reason across repositories, plan multi-step changes, modify infrastructure, and operate closer to how real engineers build.
This session is both 101 and 201.
If you’re new to agentic tooling, you’ll understand what’s fundamentally different from chat-based usage.
If you’re already experimenting, you’ll leave with practical agentic patterns for workflow design, context control, infrastructure changes, and avoiding unstructured vibe coding.
Not using agentic tooling in DevOps today is starting to feel like refusing to use the internet in 2003.
This isn’t about hype.
It’s about leverage.
It’s a great time to be a builder — if you build with agents.
*Come at 5:30 pm have some pizza and chat for a bit. The presentation starts at 6:00 pm.*
Board Game Night @ For The Win
Welcome! We’re excited to have you join us for games, fun, and great company. To make sure everyone feels safe and respected, we ask that all attendees follow these simple rules:
**💰 Cover Fee & What’s Included**
* A cover fee of $12 will apply (plus HST and an 18% gratuity) - regardless of arrival time. Please arrive early if this is a concern.
* Access to our full game library for the duration of your visit
* $4 off any food or drink item (valid same day only)
* Friendly staff on hand to recommend games and help you get started!
**💬Be Kind & Respectful**
* Treat others with courtesy, patience, and good sportsmanship.
* All skill levels are welcome — help newcomers feel included!
* Disagreements are fine, but bullying, shouting, or rude behavior is not.
**🚫 Zero Tolerance for Harassment**
* Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes:
* Unwanted touching, comments, or attention
* Hate speech, slurs, or discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, or background.
* Stalking or intimidation
* Inappropriate or sexual behavior
**🧼 Help Keep It Fresh (Hygiene Policy)**
* Please arrive clean, in freshly laundered clothes, and use deodorant.
* Wash your hands before games, especially after eating.
* We will take action on repeat offenders if hygiene becomes an issue.
**🧍 Respect Personal Space & Boundaries**
* Ask before touching someone or joining a game.
* No pressuring others into playing or socializing.
* If someone says “no” or seems uncomfortable, respect it immediately.
**🎥 Photos & Privacy**
* Always ask before taking someone’s photo or video.
* Do not post images of others without permission.
**🧑⚖️ A Message from the Venue**
* The venue will close at 11:00 PM sharp. Please keep this in mind when starting new games near closing time.
* Our staff are here to help. Please follow their guidance — especially if they step in to address a concern.
* Repeated or serious violations will lead to removal from the venue and this Meetup group.
📍 Location: 3216 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4N 2L2
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🍽️ Food & drinks available on site. No outside food, please.
🎟️ RSVP required — space is limited!
KSUG.AI x Agentic DevOps with Claude Code & Codex - Jun 11 2026
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This session is designed for both beginners and practitioners.
You’ll walk away with practical patterns for:
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Honestly, not using agentic tooling in DevOps today is starting to feel a bit like refusing to use the internet in 2003.
This isn’t about hype.
It’s about leverage.
And it’s an incredible time to be a builder — especially if you build with agents.
🍕 Come by at 5:30 PM for pizza and chats.
🎤 Presentation starts at 6:00 PM.
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Social - BOSTON PIZZA - MEN AND WOMEN+ NEW Game Night!
Hi Everyone,
Join Us for a Fun & Friendly Social Night
**PLEASE READ FULL DETAILS**
You’re invited to our monthly social evening a relaxed, welcoming space to enjoy great conversation, connect with familiar faces, and meet new people in your community.
This event is all about having fun, seeing the regulars, meeting your neighbours, and building genuine friendships. It’s a chance to step out, reduce stress, and enjoy a positive atmosphere that supports connection and well-being.
**Important Reminder:**
This is strictly a social gathering no networking or business promotion allowed. Please keep conversations uplifting, engaging, and friendly. The goal is simple: connection and community.
NEW ADDITION: Game Night After Dinner!
Starting every month, we’re adding a casual Game Night following dinner! Come to dinner only or join in for casual game night.
You’re welcome to join us for dinner, stay for a relaxed game night, or enjoy both. There’s no pressure to participate feel free to play, cheer others on, or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.
Please note:
* This is **not** a free event or a drop-in game night only.
* You must purchase a meal to participate.
* Your meal must be paid prior to starting the games.
* The dinner portion remains the core of the event.
* ***Members who do not purchase a meal will not be eligible to attend future events.***
**Game Time:** 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Bring a deck of cards or your favourite board game.
**Fun, light-hearted suggestions:**
* Cribbage
* Euchre
* Uno
* Skip-Bo
* Rummikub
* Scrabble
* Yahtzee
This is meant to be enjoyable and relaxed not competitive. No gambling permitted. Just good laughs and friendly fun.
Event Details
**What:** Social Gathering (Every 2nd Thursday of the Month)
**Where:** Boston Pizza
2915 Eglinton Ave West, Mississauga, ON L5M 6J3
**Date:** Thursday, June 11, 2026
**Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dinner)
**Game Night:** 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
**Attendance:**
If you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP as seating is limited.
Disclaimer
I, Patricia Lavigne, am not responsible for any food, beverages, bills, or gratuities. All restaurant-related services and payments are handled directly with Boston Pizza. Please ensure you finalize your bill with your server before leaving.
Come out and join me — it will be wonderful to see you in person!
Looking forward to a great evening together.
Patricia Lavigne
[www.patricia-lavigne.com](http://www.patricia-lavigne.com/)
416-312-6983
[CAS] ENG x MANDARIN Board Game Exchange (英语x普通桌游活动)
*To join this event, you must be able to speak full sentences in Mandarin.
This event is for those wanting to practice Mandarin and/or English. Here, you can chat with others and play board games in either language to improve your linguistic skills. Feel free to join our WeChat group during the event, as it is the best way to stay connected with us.
If you have any questions, leave a comment on this event page.
<中文版>
此活动是以聊天和玩桌游练习中文或英文,等级不限,平时有6-10位参加者。此活动微信群可在活动中加入,互相学习,天天向上。
如果您有任何疑问,请随时在活动页上留言或联系主持人
Web Standards Events This Week
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Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
New Price + Feather Birdies! Sunday Morning Badminton Meetup! 🏸
**Sorry, No More New Members!!!**
-$10 per person (please bring one brand new standard feather birdie)
-OR $13 per person (Tiger to provide one brand new standard feather birdie)
-Plastic birdies can still be provided after the feather birdies are used up.
**Attention !!! please let us know at least 48 hours (Friday) in advance if you or your guest can’t make it. This gives those on the waitlist a chance to join! Please note that "no-shows" or late cancellations are tracked; even a single occurrence may result in removal from the group to ensure active participation. Thanks for your cooperation!**
Mandarin-English Exchange (Sunday)
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON), near the College Station.】
I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others!
Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
[ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).]
[ Usually in front of the pharmacy ]
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College Station。】
我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语,那就快来参加吧!你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友!他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力!也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢!
每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】
【位置通常在药房前面】
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College 】
我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語,那就快來參加吧!你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友!他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力!也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧! 謝謝!
每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】
【位置通常會在藥房前面】
🇨🇦Japanese and English Language Exchange (Page for everyone)
~English description below~
イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は5頂いております。
皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。
予約受付開始:土曜日5:00PM
予約取消締切:土曜日14:00PM(当日)
予約受付締切:土曜日15:00PM(当日)
スケジュール
5.15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け
5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間[または英語の時間]
6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間[または日本語の時間]
【イベント内容】
Language Exchangeへようこそ!このグループでは、皆さんのレベルに応じて、3〜4名のグループにわかれ、同じ席になった人たちで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でフリートークを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽に質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。
開催場所:Atrium フードコート
TJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(もしサインがなかったり、わからなければメッセージをお願いします!)
予約規約(⚠️重要)
・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻、また予約取消締切後の変更は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。
・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。
キャンセル待ち
・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト(going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、オーガナイザーが”参加予定”へ移動しますので、当日の参加状況の変更がないかご自身でご確認ください。
※ご注意※
・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。
・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。
Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca
最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。
ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします!
***Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5 per English Speaker for every event. All the proceeds are used to run this website and for social events***
*Canadian English speakers must be Native or Fluent in English in order to participate*
RSVP:
RSVP open: 5:00 PM
RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 2:00 PM (day of the event)
RSVP close: Saturday, 3:00 PM (day of the event)
Day of Event:
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese conversation
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English conversation
Event Description:
This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study.
Optional Dinner :
After the Language event, we usually go for Dinner. Dinner is optional, you may or may not join the Dinner, it depends on you.
However, Dinner is only for Participants that joined on the day of the event.
Event Location:
Atrium Food Court
The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station. Leave the subway station and walk west along Dundas Street.
At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator.
The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.)
⚠️RSVP & Late Policy:
If you are unable to join on the day of the event, please change your status from 'going-list' to 'not going-list'. Failure to Not show up will result in 1 No -Show. Also, in case of arriving 15 mins late to the event will result in 1 No-Show.
Members are removed from the group after 3 No-Shows.
Waiting List:
Members can join the waiting-list even if an event is full. When a spot becomes available, we will move you to the going-list.
Going List:
Only Members on the going-list can participate on the day of the event.
Group Instagram -
@tjex.ca
Feel free to follow us!
Low Intermediate 4s (beach rules)
This will be a 4 v 4 format. You will play 4s with beach rules but you’ll be playing against Low Int 5s or Mid 4s
This event is for those currently playing Low Int 5s and want to transition to Mid Int 4s level and transitioning to playing with beach rules.
You should be amongst the strongest players at the Low Int 5s level to play this level.
Please note that you must know FULL beach rules. You MUST answer the RSVP question to play this event. If your answer is wrong or you do not answer then you will be removed from the event. The question or your response may not show up when using some apps so please RSVP from a computer.
Beach Rules - [#1 Beach Volleyball and Social Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/beach-vball/discussions/)
Please note that you MUST answer the RSVP question and provide your email address and correctly answer the beach rules question to confirm your rsvp. If you do not answer the question and provide this your RSVP will be removed
Beach Rules - http://www.meetup.com/beach-vball/messages/boards/thread/6679875
Requests to play together must be submitted in your RSVP answers when you sign up and must be requested by each player. You can request to play with 1 other player. Beyond one player is not guaranteed
Since this is a team sport event, the proper number of players is very important. RSVP changes less than 72 hrs before any event that is full/has waitlist or 48 hrs before any events not full will to be considered a late bail-out. Late bail outs or no shows will be assessed a "strike" 2 strikes and you will be suspended from participating in group events.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS LEVEL IF YOU ARE A RECREATIONAL PLAYER AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING THE BALL TO PASS, SET AND SPIKE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A HIGHER LEVEL IF LOWER LEVEL EVENTS ARE FULL. If the event is full, put yourself on the waiting list. Spots always free up the week of the event as people change their minds.
Pique-nique à High Park
Veuillez nous joindre pour un pique-nique à High Park! Apportez quelque chose à manger ou à boire, un couverture ou une chaise de jardin, et quelque autre article que ce soit - un joli panier, par example - qui fera bon air à un pique-nique. A bientôt!
**Contributions:**
If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.
Recreational 6s
The format is 6 vs 6
This event requires a minimum sign up of 14 players.
Novice - never played or have played only once or twice
Recreational - Have played but not often or still learning or just want to have fun and not too serious
Please note that you MUST answer the RSVP question and provide your first name and email address. If you do not answer the question and provide this your RSVP will be removed
Event fee to be paid in cash at the event
Since this is a team sport event, the proper number of players is very important. RSVP changes less than 72 hrs before any event that is full/has waitlist or 48 hrs before any events not full will to be considered a late bail-out. Late bail outs or no shows will be assessed a "strike" 2 strikes and you will be suspended from participating in group events.
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Site Building with Etch (Class 03 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
4. As the Etch toolset evolves, so too will the class outline below.
**Introduction:**
Our Site Building with Etch class provides detailed instructions on the philosophy of the Etch development framework, as well as in-depth, hands-on instruction on using the Etch environment and associated tools. Anyone familiar with Kevin Geary and the Digital Gravy set of products will tell you that they offer ground-breaking approaches to professional WordPress site development.
As we write this, the Etch toolset and environment are rapidly taking shape, with weekly quantum leaps forward in WordPress development methodologies. As early investors in the Etch product offering and its development process, we are actively testing and evaluating the toolset as it takes shape. We are beyond excited to see how WordPress site development is being modernized, and can't wait to bring this course set to you. It will be a paradigm shift in page and site development within WordPress, as well as moving your development mindset light-years forward.
Join us as we explore Etch and dive deep into development approaches that will genuinely elevate your craft as a website developer and agency provider. Scalable, responsive, compliant websites are now within easy reach, and Etch provides both the platform and toolset to take you there.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - TBD
* Class 02 - TBD
* Class 03 - TBD
* Class 04 - TBD
* Class 05 - TBD
* Class 06 - TBD
* Class 07 - TBD
* Class 08 - TBD
* Class 09 - TBD
* Class 10 - TBD
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Etch:
* **Introduction to Etch Interface:**
* Familiarization with the toolset's layout and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Etch's interface, incorporating sections, divs, containers, and elements to build semantically correct page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Etch's styling approach to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box, and even built-in fields) to build data-driven websites.
* **Component Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable components for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Etch contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Etch, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers alike.
PHP Master Series (Class 04 of 06) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are finalizing our 2026 schedule, so minor adjustments are still underway.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
**The breakdown of the six-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: TBD**
**Class 2: TBD**
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Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Azure CBUS June
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