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Happy New Year and welcome back! This session is a relaxed post–winter break catch-up for the HCD UAE community, with time to reconnect, share stories, and ease back into the year together. Alongside the networking, we’ll have a short, informal talk led by **[Julie Rix](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julierixbagger/)**, Co-founder and Strategic Designer at **The Sifer Network**. Julie will reflect on a familiar pattern many organisations experience after engaging large management consultancies, the moment when the strategy decks are delivered, the consultants move on, and internal teams are left to “pick up the pieces”. The conversation will touch on themes such as how strategy engagements often fail to build real capability inside organisations, how dependency can form in both the short and long term, and what happens when a 300+ slide PowerPoint lands without clear ownership, execution, or embedded change. Rather than a takedown, this is a reflective discussion grounded in a couple of real projects and lived experience. The aim is to spark thoughtful conversation about what actually helps organisations scale, adapt, and improve once external advisors have left the room. As always with HCD UAE, expect a friendly crowd, thoughtful discussion, and plenty of space to connect with others working across design, product, service, strategy, and research.

**Historically intriguing, culturally compelling, and scenically magical,** Eritrea stands as one of the most fascinating countries in Africa, often regarded as one of the **most enigmatic destinations on the continent**. The country offers a unique blend of natural beauty, diverse heritage, and spirit of resilience. With its varied landscapes ranging from majestic highlands to serene coastal areas, Eritrea is an array of experiences for explorers seeking authenticity and wonder. Despite facing certain challenges in its development, Eritrea's potential shines through in its welcoming communities and breathtaking vistas, inviting travelers to discover its hidden gems and create lasting memories. Eritrea boasts a rich history that spans millennia, with evidence of **human settlement dating back to around 6000 BC**. The name Eritrea originates from the Greek word erythraios, meaning red, in reference to the Red Sea that borders the country. A notable historical landmark is the Masjid as Sahaba, or Mosque of the Companions, located in Massawa, which **dates to the** **early 7th century and is believed by some to be the first mosque built in Africa**, constructed by companions of the Prophet Muhammad who sought refuge in the region. During the late 19th century, Eritrea came under Italian colonial rule starting in 1885, serving as a strategic base for Italy's ambitions in Africa. Following Italy's defeat in World War II, the territory was administered by Britain until 1952, when it was federated with Ethiopia under a United Nations resolution. Tensions arose, leading to a prolonged struggle for self determination that culminated in Eritrea achieving independence in 1993 after a referendum, marking the birth of the modern nation and its ongoing journey toward progress and stability. For a relatively small country, Eritrea impresses with incredible scenery that is perfect for road trips, from the **plateaus and soaring peaks of the Abyssinian Highlands** to the Filfil Rainforest and the deserted white sand beaches of the Red Sea coast. Culturally, it is a melting pot, home to an array of ethnic groups, and boasting a delicious cuisine familiar to fans of Ethiopian food. A walk through the old town of Massawa is like stepping back in time, its streets lined with gently crumbling Ottoman buildings and home to the oldest mosque in Africa. The highlight is Asmara, Eritreas scenic capital full of striking and **whimsical Art Deco architecture**. Clip [https://vimeo.com/211172658](https://vimeo.com/211172658) **Let’s go!** **DAY 1 :: Friday //** **Arrival in the Capital** Meeting at Terminal 2 at 17:00 for a flight at 19:25. 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The quiet colonial town was transformed into Africas most modern metropolis, the **Little Rome at the center of Italys planned African empire.** Today, Asmara is still home to more than **400 Art Deco, Futurist and Modernist buildings**, and has been officially recognized as a **UNESCO World Heritage site**. We will explore the streets and visit the most intriguing examples throughout the city, ranging from cathedrals and gas stations to cinemas. Later, we will venture to another unique landmark of Asmara: **a tank graveyard**, where piles of mangled and decommissioned tanks, trucks, buses and more have been piled high and left to the elements. It is a place ideal for photographs! 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Join the **Dubai MongoDB User Group,** in partnership with **[UAE Software Engineers & QA Dubai](https://luma.com/uaesoftwareengineers)**, for a practical, real-world focused meetup that dives into how MongoDB is used where performance and reliability truly matter. In **Topic 1: MongoDB Index Design That Actually Works**, we’ll go beyond theory and best practices to explore how to design indexes that deliver real performance gains. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, understand query patterns, and build efficient indexing strategies that scale in production environments. By : [Mohamed Maged](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-maged-72b596a6/) In **Topic 2: MongoDB in the Heart of Healthcare**, we’ll examine how MongoDB is powering modern healthcare systems. From handling complex clinical data models to supporting high availability, security, and compliance requirements, this session will highlight real use cases and architectural patterns from the healthcare domain. By: [Ashraf Nabil](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashrafmnabil/) **In Topic 3: MongoDB Data Modeling Playbook (Patterns You’ll Use in Real Life),** Serkan Cavusoglu, a MongoDB Solutions Architect with nearly 30 years of global IT experience, will share practical approaches to designing MongoDB schemas that stay fast, flexible, and scalable. This session covers real-world data modeling patterns, embedding vs. referencing decisions, query-driven schema design, and strategies for evolving schemas without downtime. By: [Serkan Cavusoglu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serkancavusoglu/) This meetup is ideal for **backend engineers, data engineers, architects, and tech leaders** who want to deepen their MongoDB expertise through practical insights and industry-driven examples. Whether you’re optimizing performance or building mission-critical systems, this event will provide valuable takeaways and opportunities to connect with the local MongoDB community in Dubai 🇦🇪. 🚀 **Come learn, share, and network with fellow MongoDB practitioners.**

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**\*This is a *paid* event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website.\*** ‘In life most of us are highly skilled at suppressing action. Bad improvisers block action often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.’ – Keith Johnstone ‘Technique’ will take you through the mechanics of improvisation with a focus on Keith Johnstone games and exercises, what they aim to achieve, and how to approach them technically on stage. This course is for you if you have completed ‘Don’t Panic’ and want to learn more about improv theory and continue to develop your skills. • Limited participants per class ensuring you get the personalised attention from your instructor • Over 14 hours of tuition including stage-time in a professional theatre • A showcase performance at the Courtyard Playhouse open to your friends and family [Register here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/technique-improv-for-adults-spring-2026-sun-315pm/) **\*This is a *paid* event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website.\***

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/

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## 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. 🧱➡️📐

**GIS and Software Programming** (with a focus on Python and JavaScript) by **[Gary Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-yu-analyst/)** * GIS Overview * Programming Overview * GIS History * History of Programming * A Cluster of GIS Software * A Tale of Two Programming Languages (Python and JavaScript) * How to integrate GIS Software in Python * How to integrate GIS Software in JS ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

## 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/

## 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/