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## **Modernizing Database Operations in 2026: Insights, Innovation & Best Practices.** We’re excited to bring the **Nordic Redgate Workshop** to **Copenhagen on 12th of May**, for an afternoon designed specifically for **DBAs, engineers, DevOps practitioners, and hands‑on technical experts** who want to dive deep into the realities of modern database operations. **Lunch** is also **included**, and a great opportunity to continue networking! This **Workshop** is where theory meets practice. You’ll explore the challenges teams face daily, learn proven approaches used by high‑performing organisations, and walk through real technical workflows with guidance from Redgate specialists. If you're ready for practical techniques you can apply as soon as you're back at your desk, this is the session for you. \#\#\# What we will discuss: * **A clear understanding of who Redgate is** and how our solutions help modern data teams deliver secure, reliable, and high‑performing database operations. * **The real operational challenges DB teams face today,** from deployment friction and environment drift to performance bottlenecks, and the proven patterns used by modern, high‑performing teams to overcome them. * **What a day in the life of a DBA looks like using Redgate Monitor**, including how to stay ahead of performance issues, reduce firefighting, and maintain visibility across complex SQL estates. * **How to run database deployments without the drama**, with practical techniques for automation, CI/CD integration, and building a repeatable, robust deployment pipeline. * **Best practices you can apply immediately** to improve reliability, reduce errors, and increase confidence in your database operations. * **Direct answers to your toughest technical questions** through an open live Q&A with Redgate experts and special guests. * **Additional resources and tools** you can use to continue improving your estate long after the workshop ends, plus the chance to win Redgate Monitor licenses and other exclusive prizes. ### **Who should attend this session?** * Developers * Database Developers * Database Administrators * Database Managers * Data Analysts * Site Reliability Managers * DevOps Engineers * Platform Engineers * Senior Architects * **Or any technical contributor involved in building, maintaining, or improving database workflows**. ### **See full agenda** and r**egister your interest via [this link](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-workshop-copenhagen)!** Seats are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical techniques for reliable database releases and apply them immediately. [Register via this link](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-workshop-copenhagen)[.](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-seminar-oslo) Please note, your registration must be confirmed to attend this free educational event. Please don't hesitate to contact [[[events@red-gate.com](mailto:events@red-gate.com)]([mailto:events@red-gate.com](http://mailto:events@red-gate.com/))]([mailto:events@red-gate.com](http://mailto:events@red-gate.com/)) if you need further assistance.

## **Modernizing Database Operations in 2026: Insights, Innovation & Best Practices.** We’re excited to bring the **Nordic Redgate Seminar** to **Copenhagen on 12 March 2026** where we’ll gather database leaders, decision makers, DBAs, and IT managers for a morning dedicated to the future of database operations. **Lunch** is also **included**, and a great opportunity to continue networking! This **Seminar** is designed to give you strategic clarity, fresh industry insight, and real‑world lessons from organisations that are already modernizing their database practices. If you're looking to understand where the database world is heading, and how high‑performing teams are adapting, this session is for you. \#\#\# What we will discuss: * **A clear understanding of who Redgate is** and how our solutions help modern data teams deliver secure, reliable, and high‑performing database operations. * **The key trends shaping the 2026 database landscape**, including AI‑assisted development, regulatory pressures, and rising security expectations. * **How leading organisations are modernizing their data operations**, with real examples of why they changed, what challenges they faced, and the value they achieved. * **Practical frameworks and insights** you can use to benchmark your own team and identify opportunities for improvement. * **Direct perspectives from experts and peers** on the challenges database teams are facing across the Nordics and how others are responding. * **Actionable takeaways** to help guide your 2026 strategy and strengthen your approach to database operations. * **Opportunities to network** with Redgate experts and fellow professionals facing similar priorities and pressures. ### **Who should attend this session?** * Developers * Database Professionals * Database Developers * Database Administrators * Database Managers * Data Analysts * Site Reliability Managers * DevOps Engineers * Platform Engineers * Senior Architects * **Anyone supporting or shaping database practices within their team.** ### **See full agenda below** and r**egister your interest via [this link](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-seminar-copenhagen-2)!** Seats are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical techniques for reliable database releases and apply them immediately. [Register via this link](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-seminar-copenhagen-2)[.](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/redgate-seminar-oslo) Please note, your registration must be confirmed to attend this free educational event. Please don't hesitate to contact [[events@red-gate.com](mailto:events@red-gate.com)]([mailto:events@red-gate.com](http://mailto:events@red-gate.com/)) if you need further assistance.

Come hang out with fellow Apple platform developers and enthusiasts for an informal evening of tech talk, coffee, and good company. No agenda, no slides — just a relaxed get-together at a Copenhagen café where we geek out about Swift, iOS, visionOS, and whatever else is keeping us busy lately. Whether you're deep in SwiftUI architecture, experimenting with spatial computing, or just curious about what's happening in the Apple ecosystem, you're welcome here. Bring your questions, your opinions, and ideally a laptop if you want to show something off. See you there.

Inspired by the Copenhagen coffee talk, this event is about meaningful deep conversations for people trying to figure out life. There will be Coffee and Tea.

Welcome to this CopenhagenR spring get-together, which will be half a relaxed presentation on useful but unorthodox applications of R, and half an opportunity to connect and chat with fellow R users over coffee and cake, or a beer! **When?** Thursday, 12 March 2026 * **17:30** – Doors open * **18:00** – *Useful applications of R*, presentation by R.M., begins * **18:30** – Connect and chat with fellow R users. There will be coffee, beer, cake, and snacks * **20:00** – No more cake **Where?** PROSA København, room PASCAL Vester Farimagsgade 37A 1606 København **What?** Join us for a CopenhagenR meetup, whether you're new to R or a seasoned pro! This CopenhagenR spring get-together includes a presentation on *Useful applications of R* by **R.M.** **Presentation: Useful applications of R** With R jobs being so difficult to obtain and so poorly compensated, I mostly apply R to the much more useful pursuit of making my life pleasant and easy. I present some short, practical uses of R, such as studying patterns in neti pot usage so I can breathe more easily, understanding my employer-provided private health insurance plan so I can figure out how much of a scam it is, and correcting predictably erroneous payslips so I can pay my taxes.

**About** At CPH City Toastmasters Club, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive space for members to develop their public speaking skills. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned speaker, you'll find an environment that fosters your personal growth. **Feedback and Learning:** Our club is a nurturing environment where feedback and constructive criticism are the building blocks of growth. We also offer a diverse range of speaking opportunities for our members to improve their communication skills. **Networking:** Toastmasters meetings are an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for public speaking and personal development. Expand your network and build lasting friendships. **Positive Vibes:** We believe in learning while having fun! Our meetings are filled with positivity, encouragement, and laughter. We're here to support you every step on your journey to becoming a confident public speaker. We normally have around 15 to 20 people at each meeting. If you are interested, RSVP today! And take the first step toward unlocking your full public speaking potential. Together, we'll raise our glasses to the art of communication. 🥂 See you at the meeting! You can also find us on our Facebook page: [CPH City Toastmasters](https://www.facebook.com/cphcitytm)

https://www.facebook.com/korsgadesprogcafe/ Come and join our cosy language cafe. We recommend that you already speak some Danish (maybe around module 3 on sprogskole) so you can join and understand the conversation. We are mostly two Danes joining, so we can make two groups: beginners and more advanced. We are having conversations while drinking tea. If you have an exam coming up, we can speak about your exam subjects some of the time. Small donations (10-20 kroner) are appreciated, to support the rent of the place. You find us in the basement of Korsgade 19. It is a door to the right of the main entrance.

**How can I live a happy life?** **What kind of person should I be?** **The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is a self-help book written in the fourth century BC and a masterpiece of Western philosophy.** **We are reading it slowly together, discussing and commenting on it as we go along.** **No previous knowledge or preparation is necessary.** **This is the text:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QeXc6geLCrJvvVh6BdJrsPP6To6ywBYM/view?usp=sharing

ISKCON Malmö is welcoming everyone to a very spiritual inspiring Bhakti-yoga feast on Sunday. Adress: Mindfulness Home, Nobelvägen 11, Malmö Program: 15:00-15:30 Bhajans 15:30-16:15 Bhagavad-gita Lecture 16:15-17:30 Gaura-arati, Hare Krishna Kirtan and Prasadam Let us know by marking Attending if you will come so we can arrange for prasadam vegetarian feast accordingly Contact: 070-355 41 91(Emma) We also welcome you to Tempel and reading room. Open for meditation Monday-Friday kl 11:00-15:00

**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 35+ 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/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) 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/)

Please Note: only registered guests will be allowed to attend our meetings. 🎤 Looking to overcome your fear of public speaking and gain confidence in your leadership abilities?\*\* Look no further than Frederiksberg Toastmasters, a chartered club of Toastmasters International - the leading non-profit organization in public speaking and leadership development. 🌟 Practice your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by experienced mentors and utilizing the Basecamp curriculum. 🌱 Develop your ability to persuade, gain stakeholder buy-in, and negotiate with ease through regular speeches, evaluations, and leadership opportunities. 🤝 As a member of Frederiksberg Toastmasters, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals working towards the same goal: to become world-class communicators and leaders. 🗓️ We invite you to join us at our weekly meetings, held every Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00. We start on time. 🔍 A typical Toastmasters meeting is run like this: [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=383gehepo8M) 📌 Meeting location: Please check our LinkedIn page: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters) 😊 As a guest, you'll have the opportunity to observe and participate in our meetings (voluntarily). Note that you will not be forced to speak if you don't want to. Typically, there will be around 20-30 people. 🗣️ You will witness the power of superior communication manifesting in the form of inspiring oratory and elevated storytelling that underpins world-class leadership. ✍️ Step out of your comfort zone and become the best version of yourself 🚀 Frederiksberg Toastmasters \| Home of Leadership and Public Speaking Toastmasters \| Where Leaders are Made 📮 frederiksberg@toastmasters.dk 🌐 Facebook: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrederiksbergTM) 🌐 LinkedIn: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters)

Hej! Copenhagen’s not just cozy — it’s cosmopolitan too. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join us](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HAJbRQkiuZKFtvdqBeVy4w)] Our Saturday 7:30 PM meetups gather 20–30-somethings who love international connections. Expect warm vibes, open minds, and a seat at the table for everyone. Come join the city’s most hyggeligt hangout. join us!!

**Are you currently between jobs or looking for your next big challenge?** Being "in-between" jobs can be a solitary journey, but it doesn’t have to be. This Friday, join us for a relaxed networking event designed specifically for those looking to expand their professional circle and build new friendships while navigating the job market. **Why join us?** * **Expand Your Network:** Meet people from different industries who might have the lead on your next opportunity. * **Peer Support:** Share experiences, tips, and resources with others who are in the same boat. * **Build Friendships:** Beyond "business cards," this is a space to find community and positive vibes. * **Copenhagen Scene:** Enjoy a coffee in a friendly environment and get out of the "home office" for a few hours. Whether you are a designer, a developer, or a manager, everyone is welcome. Let’s turn "unemployment" into an opportunity for "new connections." **When:** Every Friday **Where:** Yum & Yoga, [Alliancevej 22, 2450 København](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x465255e7ef260131:0x8624f5d7b4d83852?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **What to bring:** Your positive energy (and maybe a link to your LinkedIn/Portfolio!). *Let’s grow together!*

Welcome to the Personal Growth BookClub Copenhagen! On the 14th Marcj we will discuss the topic of **"IKIGAI: The japanese Secret"** Main book **"IKIGAI"** by [Francesc García, Héctor,Miralles](https://www.amazon.in/Francesc-Garc%C3%ADa-H%C3%A9ctorMiralles/e/B0892RZTY1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) (available in English in Bog & Ide, etc.) You can find it in the public library [Bibliotek.dk](https://bibliotek.dk/find/simpel?q.all=Ikigai) Summary: [4-minute books](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwuUTxhE9w),[ Concept](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYrB5mOh5Ag) For the audiobook enthusiast it is in the library and also audible. We will take 3 minutes to do Radio Taiso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6ZRH9Mraqw What can you expect from the **meetup**? * A safe space to discuss about the topic * A short summary of the book by one of the members (Agnes will do it this time) * A not-so-strict moderated discussion based on the book * Sometimes, short participative activities to activate the discussion or reach common grounds and conclusions. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Changes from October 2025: 1. Meetups are still based on topics but there will be a main book to lead the discussion. An optional book (often a more popular one) will also be suggested. 2. One member will make a short summary of the book to introduce the topic (and the book) 3. The moderator(s) will be chosen randomly from a pool of volunteers. 4. The book club accepts donations to afford the Meetup Fee. MobilePay: 8145PW. Donations are not mandatory and the quantity is free.

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup is hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts We’re lining up a strong set of speakers from the local and regional Azure community. Speaker announcements coming soon! **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **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

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!