Upcoming Events

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Use code: **LZMEETUP10**
Atlanta, GA April 20 - 22
[www.LevelZeroConference.com](https://levelzeroconference.com/)

## **Attend The Level Zero Conference**

The Level Zero Conference brings experts from across industries together to address the complex challenges of securing operational technology. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, cyber security, and risk management to safeguard critical infrastructure from level zero to the cloud.

**Level Zero is designed for professionals responsible for the complex task of protecting their critical infrastructure from catastrophic failures.**

**Why Attend Level Zero?**

#### ***Bridge the IT-OT Divide***

Gain insights from both IT and OT perspectives to develop comprehensive security strategies

#### ***Expert-Led Sessions***

Learn from 60+ first hand authorities on OT threats, defenses, and compliance

#### ***Hands-On Experience***

Participate in the ICS Village, tabletop exercises, and interactive workshops

## **Level Zero Delivers.**

IT and OT have traditionally operated in silos, with each team lacking a critical understanding of the other. The Level Zero Conference bridges this divide by bringing together experts from OT and IT – engineering, operations, and cyber security.
Fostering collaboration and cross-disciplinary understanding are both essential for the protection of critical infrastructure. Through the exchange of ideas and expertise, Level Zero empowers professionals from different domains to develop a deeper understanding of both IT and OT environments enabling the creation of infrastructure that is integrated and resilient to evolving threats.

## **Who Should Attend?**

**Level Zero Conference is for individuals responsible for building, maintaining, and defending ICS/OT environments:**

#### **Engineers**

responsible for addressing cyber threats to physical operations, looking for effective ways to improve the maturity of their security program.

#### **Executives**

managing cyber security budgets and physical operations, wanting to better understand real threats and ways to build a successful cyber security program.

#### **Experts**

wanting to learn from other experts and catch up with each other.

#### **Practitioners**

needing contact with peers facing similar challenges and wanting to learn from experts.

#### **Compliance managers**

looking to reduce risks and lower costs.

#### **Enterprise security**

responsible for securing physical operations, wanting to get more insights into the threats of the cyber world.

## **Be Part of Securing Our Critical Infrastructure**

Level Zero Conference is where the future of OT cyber security is shaped. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to and learn from the industry’s leading minds.

#### **Venue**

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##### Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall

Physical Address (for walking to facility)
460 Fourth St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30332

Hosted by: Control System Cyber Security Association Internatioal

Payment Plan Incentive
: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.

CloudBees Unify is an open DevOps control plane that connects your CI/CD tools, pipelines, and teams into a single view of software delivery. It brings governance, security, analytics, and release coordination together - helping organizations reduce tool sprawl, improve developer productivity, and ship software faster.

In this live session, you’ll learn how to:

* Get up and running faster with CloudBees Unify by connecting your existing pipelines and tools into a single control plane that provides visibility, governance, and delivery insights across your SDLC.
* Use the Unify AI Assistant to navigate delivery workflows more easily, helping teams understand failures, find insights faster, and onboard to the platform with less friction.
* Adopt and govern AI safely at scale with centralized guardrails, audit trails, and policy enforcement, keeping engineering in control while delivering CFO-defensible ROI.

Learn how to turn generative AI into real business value using Microsoft Azure. Understand core concepts like foundation models and prompt engineering, and how they power practical AI applications

**[Click Here to register for FREE](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/microsoft-azure-generative-ai-masterclass?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=master_classes&utm_term_product=vendor_microsoft)**
**DATE:** April 21\, 2026 \| **TIME:** 10 AM-12 PM EST

Gain insights into building, deploying, and scaling AI solutions with real-world use cases. Ideal for professionals looking to move from AI concepts to execution.
**NOTE: "ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DIGITAL ACHEIVEMENT BADGES ISSUED DIRECTLY FROM MICROSOFT"**
**What you will learn:**

* Overview of Generative AI and Microsoft Azure Ecosystem
* Understanding Models, Prompting & AI Capabilities
* Building Generative AI Applications for Real Use Cases
* Deploying, Managing & Scaling AI Solutions
* Q&A + Next Steps with Instructor

**[Register Today](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/microsoft-azure-generative-ai-masterclass?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=master_classes&utm_term_product=vendor_microsoft)** and secure your spot - See You in the Masterclass!!

Scaling Across Borders in a World of Fragmented Legal Regimes

Data Engineering DC: Scaling Regulatory Data & Minimizing AI Misinformation

Please RSVP to this event on our website calendar for meeting details, thank you! http://dc.sierraclub.org/calendar

Our Clean Energy Committee is dedicated to increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use and expansion of clean, renewable energy in DC to clean up air pollution and take on climate change. New activists are always welcome!

Contact Clean.Energy@DC.SierraClub.org for more information.

Institutional adoption of tokenized assets depends on solving a critical infrastructure challenge: how can digital securities operate across multiple platforms, jurisdictions, and compliance regimes without recreating the vendor lock-in that has long limited legacy systems?

Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust and OpenAssets are helping establish this foundational layer through the Open Tokenized Asset Standard (OTAS), a recently approved lab focused on building protocol-agnostic standards for compliant, interoperable digital assets.

In this session, Surendra Kalidindi, CTO of OpenAssets, will start by exploring why open standards matter for institutional digital assets and how open approaches differ from proprietary tokenization platforms.

The session will be followed by a panel moderated by Daniela Barbosa, Executive Director of LF Decentralized Trust, featuring industry leaders from a global financial institution, a protocol engineering organization, and a provider of cross-chain and onchain data infrastructure. Together, they will discuss what the industry needs most to accelerate adoption, improve interoperability, and support real-world deployment at scale.

Join us to hear directly from industry leaders, learn more about initiatives like OTAS and the goals of the newly launched lab, and explore how institutions and developers can engage with the OTAS Lab, including a 2026 mentorship opportunity through LF Decentralized Trust.

**Please note: This event is being shared with our entire global community. If you're interested in this content but can't attend the event live, feel free to sign up and we will send you a link to the recording after the meetup is over.**

**Free Live Masterclass – [Agent Core Fundamentals: Designing Persistent AI Agents on AWS](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/agent-core-fundamentals-designing-persistent-ai-agents-on-aws?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aws_fy26_q2&utm_content=organic_listing)**

Building AI demos is easy. Building AI that works in real systems is not.
If you’ve used LLMs or Amazon Bedrock, you’ve likely seen the gap—AI that forgets context, struggles with multi-step workflows, and doesn’t integrate well into real applications.

In this session, you’ll see how AI is evolving from simple prompts to **Agent Core architectures on AWS**—where agents can remember, reason, and execute across workflows.

**Free to attend —** **[Join now](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/agent-core-fundamentals-designing-persistent-ai-agents-on-aws?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aws_fy26_q2&utm_content=organic_listing)**[ ](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/agent-core-fundamentals-designing-persistent-ai-agents-on-aws?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aws_fy26_q2&utm_content=organic_listing)
April 22\, 2026 \| 12–2 PM EST

This is for the professionals who want to understand:

* Design persistent AI agents with memory
* Build multi-step reasoning workflows
* Integrate agents with APIs and enterprise systems
* Use Amazon Bedrock + AWS services for real-world AI
* Apply security and governance for production-ready AI

No hype. Just a clear view of how real AI systems are being built on AWS.

Civic Tech DC - Project Night at Taoti

via Microsoft Teams

**[Mastering Microsoft AI Stack: Certify Your Teams in Copilot, Azure & M365](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/mastering-microsoft-ai-stack-certify-your-team-in-copilot-azure-and-m365?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=n%2B_fy26_q2&utm_content=webinars&utm_term=at)**

Microsoft’s AI ecosystem spanning Copilot, Azure AI, and Microsoft 365 is rapidly transforming how organizations operate. However, many teams lack the certifications and structured training needed to manage, secure, and govern these technologies effectively.

Join this 60-minute technical briefing to gain a clear, practical roadmap for certifying your teams across the Microsoft AI stack and aligning skills with real-world implementation needs.
**Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2026**
**Time: 10:00 AM EST \| 07:30 PM IST \| 07:00 AM PST**
**What You’ll Learn**

* Key components of the Microsoft AI ecosystem
* Role-based certification paths across fundamentals, admin, and AI specializations
* How to align certifications with enterprise AI deployments
* Ways to scale training using the N+ learning platform

**[Register now to equip your teams with the skills needed to successfully deploy and manage Microsoft AI solutions.](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/mastering-microsoft-ai-stack-certify-your-team-in-copilot-azure-and-m365?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=n%2B_fy26_q2&utm_content=webinars&utm_term=at)**

**Important**: Register on the [Event Website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026042308)[ ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026032610)to receive joining link. (rsvp on meetup will NOT receive joining link).
This is virtual event for our AI global community, please double-check your local time.
Can't make it live? Register anyway to receive the webinar recording.

**Description:**
Welcome to the weekly AI Deep Dive Webinar Series (Virtual) with Aiven and Google Cloud. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers & fellow developers from all over the world.

**Tech Talk: Stop Paying for Analytics. Just Use Postgres. Enterprise Scale with AI-Driven Insights**
**Speaker:** Marko Bocevski (Aiven)
**Abstract**:The database wars of the 2010s are over. HTAP? Dead. NewSQL? Dead. Streaming databases? Dead. The Cloud Data Warehouse won—but here's the twist: the innovations that made it win (separation of storage and compute, vectorized execution, columnar formats) are now everywhere.

The modern data stack is collapsing into something surprisingly simple: OLTP + Lakehouse. And at the center of it? It’s just Postgres.
In this session, We’ll explore how a massive enterprise manages complex transactional and analytical data without the "tax" of legacy warehouses.
We will demonstrate how to close the loop between transactions and intelligence:

* The Bridge: Writing from Postgres directly to Iceberg tables with zero ETL.
* The Brain: Using Large Language Models (LLMs) to query your lakehouse in natural language, gaining instant insights into complex datasets.
* The Result: A simplified architecture that replaces the "duct tape" of Debezium, Kafka, and reverse-ETL.

**What you will learn:**
You’ll walk away with:

* Enterprise Insights: How Conrad Electronic navigates data at scale using open-source patterns.
* The AI Layer: Practical workflows for using LLMs to gain insights into your transactional and analytical data.
* The Blueprint: A clear architecture for Postgres + Iceberg + AI integration.
* A live demo!

**Speakers/Topics:**
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Venue:**
virtual, join from anywhere.
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 500K+ worldwide.
**More upcoming sessions:**

* May 26th: NVIDIA FLARE Webinar Q2 - [From Static to Elastic: Enterprise FLARE on Kubernetes](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026052609)

**Local and Global AI Community on Discord**
[Join us](https://discord.gg/2DySXfHTFX) on discord for local and global AI tech community:
\- Events chat: chat and connect with speakers and global and local attendees;
\- Learning AI: events\, learning materials\, study groups;
\- Startups: innovation\, projects collaborations\, founders/co\-founders;
\- Jobs and Careers: job openings\, post resumes\, hiring managers

Join our FREE webinar, **["Generative AI for Business: Real Use Cases Beyond Chatbots](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/generative-ai-for-business-real-use-cases-beyond-chatbots?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aicerts_fy26_q2&utm_content=webinars&utm_term=nv)"** and discover how organizations are using AI to drive real business impact beyond basic automation. As AI rapidly evolves, businesses that leverage practical, high-value use cases will gain a significant competitive edge.

**Schedule:**
Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2026
Time: 12 PM – 01:00 PM EST
**REGISTER NOW** - **[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.netcomlearning.com/webinar/generative-ai-for-business-real-use-cases-beyond-chatbots?advid=1196&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=aicerts_fy26_q2&utm_content=webinars&utm_term=nv)**

This session dives into how generative AI is transforming business operations across functions—from marketing and sales to development and decision-making. Learn how to move beyond chatbots and unlock AI’s full potential with real-world applications and actionable insights.

**What You Will Learn:**

* How businesses are using generative AI beyond chatbots
* Practical use cases across different industries and functions
* Tools, tips, and live demos to implement AI effectively
* Strategies to integrate AI into your workflows for maximum impact

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how generative AI can reshape the way your business operates and innovates.

In this Skillshare Thursday, we will be exploring Unity Visual Scripting and how to get started with it. We'll dive into what Unity Visual Scripting is, how to use it to do common Unity development tasks, and how to use it alongside traditional C# Scripting. By the end of this talk, you should have the confidence and knowledge to use Unity Visual Scripting in your personal and professional projects.

There will be time at the end of the presentation for a brief Q&A.

We look forward to seeing you on the call!

Join Mallory Haigh in unpacking platform politics. She will break down how platform leaders can win executive buy-in, influence stakeholders, and align platform roadmaps with business goals. Learn how to translate technical work into ROI, risk reduction, and competitive advantage, so your Internal Developer Platform gets funded, adopted, and scaled.

In this webinar, we will cover:

* How to win executive buy-in by translating platform work into ROI, risk reduction, and strategic business outcomes.
* How to influence without authority by tailoring your message to each stakeholder group and building champions across teams.
* How to align vision to roadmap by defining measurable milestones and keeping your platform strategy synced with shifting business priorities.

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After a 30-minute talk there’ll be a 15-minute Q&A, for which we encourage you to submit questions in advance.

A webinar recording and related materials will be shared with all attendees after the event.

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Speaker:

Mallory Haigh - Workshop host @ Platform Engineering

Mallory is a workshop host for Platform Engineering community, and a platform therapist at Humanitec. With a background in customer success, full-stack software engineering, and engineering management, she focuses on the strength of intersection of humans and technology. She brings a passion for education, the anthropological approach to human-computer interaction, and improving developer experience to her work on dozens of platforms of all sizes over the last few years. When not connecting people with their platforms, Mallory is an avid equestrian and hobby farmer, and also a cat and dog mom.

Are you working in artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning? Whether you're a developer, researcher, startup founder, or aspiring tech enthusiast — **AIDataTech Connect** is your go-to **AI networking event online** designed to foster career growth, real-time collaboration, and innovation exchange in a dynamic, community-driven environment.

This event brings together a global **virtual AI community meetup** hosted on a flexible Slack-style platform that supports group discussions and **1-1 video or text chats**, making it perfect for professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and build with others in the AI ecosystem.

🎥 **Watch how it works:**
👉 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUTXUOFKm4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUTXUOFKm4)

**💬 What to Expect:**
At AIDataTech Connect, attendees are encouraged to explore, share, and engage across multiple interactive channels designed to support learning, networking, and opportunity discovery:

* **General** – A central hub for orientation, announcements, and community-wide discussions.
* **Intros** – Introduce yourself, your background, and your AI/tech journey. Spark meaningful introductions.
* **Networking** – Share your resume, startup, or project pitch. Meet employers, peers, or collaborators.
* **Help Wanted** – Ask for help or offer support on coding, data, research, or AI model deployment.
* **Industry Room Tech** – Discuss AI frameworks, tools, and the latest tech trends in data and development.
* **Project Showcase** – Perfect for those seeking a **machine learning career fair** experience or showcasing real-world work through our **AI project showcase platform**.
* **Collaboration Pods** – Jump into discussions around **collaboration for AI specialists**, including open-source partnerships, research pods, and co-building opportunities.

**📍 Where:**
Join virtually at:
👉 [https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/q4j5imq9qjs9](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/q4j5imq9qjs9)
**🕔 When:**
Event runs globally from **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM local time** — designed for participation across time zones.

**👥 Who Should Join:**

* AI professionals, ML engineers, and data scientists
* Tech founders, entrepreneurs, and product leaders
* Students, job seekers, and aspiring AI talent
* Recruiters, employers, and hiring managers in AI/tech
* Researchers, open-source contributors, and peer mentors

**🧠 Why Attend:**

* Engage in a truly global **virtual tech networking event**
* Discover AI jobs, freelance gigs, or partnership opportunities
* Connect with experts and peers in AI, ML, and data
* Explore AI applications and get feedback on your models or tools
* Network directly via 1-on-1 video or text chats
* Collaborate on new ideas, research papers, or open-source projects

**❓ Questions or Suggestions?**
We’re here to help. Drop us a note at:
👉 [https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support](https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support)

**🔖 Hashtags:**
#AIDataTechConnect #AINetworkingEventOnline #VirtualAICommunityMeetup #MachineLearningCareerFair #AIProjectShowcasePlatform #CollaborationForAISpecialists #DataScienceMeetup #MLJobs #AIResearchNetworking #GlobalTechNetworking #TechCollaborationEvent

A learning group for zero knowledge and SNARK application development.

During the year we will systematically explore different aspects of zero knowledge and SNARK programming in application development.
Coordination of the learning group is in the discord channel of Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust: [https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1329201532628898036](https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1329201532628898036)

Github repo for the lab:
[https://github.com/LF-Decentralized-Trust-labs/zk-learning-group](https://github.com/LF-Decentralized-Trust-labs/zk-learning-group)

In this session, we will cover one of the original ZK programming language and environment: ZoKrates

**Please note: This event is being shared with our entire global community. If you're interested in this content but can't attend the event live, feel free to sign up and we will send you a link to the recording after the meetup is over.**

c0mpiled-10/DC: AI for Government

All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited! This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism.

***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***

We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.

We also have the discretion to decide entry.

HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD.

Rules to abide :

1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).
2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well.
3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)).
9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.
10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.***

***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***

\- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\!
\- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\.
\- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\.

***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).***

**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITELINK. IT RULES.**

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This Happy Hour is devoted to professionals in the Green, Sustainable Energy and Environment; to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment to meet other professionals to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers in the sector and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of green movement.

***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO FLEX YOUR LANGUAGE CAPACITY. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***

We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.

We have the discretion to decide entry.

HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign areas for each represented INDUSTRIES AND SPECIALIZATIONS; and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. All are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular experience, you would like to exchange. Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required. PLEASE BRING A BUSINESS CARD (HARD/SOFT COPY).

Rules to abide :

1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).
2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well.
3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)).
9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.
10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.***

***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***

\- Come one\, come all; YOU CAN FLY SOLO TOO:\) This is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\!
\- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member
\- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\.
\- For bottle/table service email \(info@[merevents.co](http://merevents.co/)m) or text at (202) 368-1878.
\- Event is 21\+

***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).***

PAKING INFO

Street Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Join Women & Gender eXpansive Coders DC for brunch at Union Market!

We will get a large picnic table outside the main Union Market building.

Come for 30 minutes or for the whole time. Meet fellow tech women and nonbinary folx over a cup of coffee or a meal from one of Union Market's many tasty restaurants.

Getting there:
Union Market is a short walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet University metro (Red line). Parking is usually available in the lot in front of the market, or on the street, although street parking can fill up on busy weekends.

Payment Plan Incentive
: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoedown-country-bar-crawl-tickets-1985716076238](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoedown-country-bar-crawl-tickets-1985716076238)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.

ABOUT THE EVENT

**Saddle up for the Dupont Country Crawl -**
Y'all ready to two-step your way through Dupont? Grab your boots, cowboy hats, and daisy dukes—it's time for the **Dupont Country Crawl**! This ain't your average bar crawl—it's a **rowdy, boot-stompin’, whiskey-shootin’ good time** with **exclusive drink specials!**

Round up your crew, throw on your cowboy best, and get ready to drink, dance, and ride your way through **Dupont’s biggest country-themed crawl!**

**Registration** : ***2PM - 4:00PM***

***You'll receive your wristband. If you can't make it by 4pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you.***

\#\#\# Ticket Perks

* Access to Dupont’s Best Bars, Patios, and Rooftops
* Drink Specials ($4 Light Beer, $5 Shots, $6 Rail Drinks)
* Entertainment and DJs

**This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving!**

**What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.**

**Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!**

**Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!**
([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoedown-country-bar-crawl-tickets-1985716076238](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoedown-country-bar-crawl-tickets-1985716076238))

FAQs

REGISTRATION
Registration is from 2PM-4PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags. ***If you cannot make it on time, have a friend pick up your wristband. Text/email them your QR Code .***

TICKETS
You MUST have your tickets on your phone. Tickets are transferable and not refundable. You can give your ticket to a friend to use if you cannot attend the event.

DRESS CODE :
Denim, Flannel, Daisy Dukes, Cowboy Boots,[....etc](http://....etc/)

ID
Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older.

WEATHER
Event goes on rain, snow or shine!

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Reach out to [info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)

HAPPY CRAWLINGS!!!

Payment Instructions :

1. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button, on the ticket link. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. **If *you don't have a Paypal account, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'.***
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.

**How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone**

Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :

For Safari Users :

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it.
3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.

For Google Chrome Users :

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Scroll down to content settings.
5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.

Refund & Ticket Resell Policy

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.

**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES.**

Payment Plan Incentive
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Golf is one of our outdoor activities in Summer. At this outing we will play 9 holes and do Range Social. We will have a Shotgun Group Tee Times! After the 9 holes, we will socialize at the range. Each of us would get one medium basket of balls and one 12 oz. draft beer (optional if you don't drink).

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The payment includes Golf+Cart & Club Rental+Medium Basket of Balls and one beer. It goes up $ 65 on June 15th, 2015.

Payment Instructions :

1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.

2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.

3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".

4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.

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Refund & Ticket Resell

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.

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Business analysts and domain experts are building applications with AI and they expect the same infrastructure, security, and governance that professional developers get. Kaspar von Grünberg and SIXT CTO Boyan Dimitrov discuss what platform teams need to build to enable enterprise citizen developers without creating a compliance nightmare.

Join our executive roundtable focused on AI in platform engineering and what enterprise teams need to know.

In this roundtable, we'll discuss:

* Who enterprise citizen developers are, how "vibe coding" with AI differs from traditional low-code, and why this new user persona changes the scope of platform engineering.
* The technical mechanisms (golden paths, Policy-as-Code, automated guardrails, secure execution environments) that let platform teams enable thousands of non-technical builders safely at scale.
* How SIXT is thinking about the shift from platforms built for developers to platforms built for developers, agents, and business users, and what that means for platform team structure and priorities.

Defense Tech DC 014

Join us for an evening of deep product insights and conversation with Steve Johnson, CEO of Product Growth Leaders.

Most product managers aren’t struggling because they lack frameworks, data, or AI
tools. They’re struggling because they’re talking to the wrong people. Instead of learning directly from customers, they rely on second-hand input—sales requests, executive opinions, support tickets, dashboards, and now AI-generated summaries of all of it. The result? Noise. Misalignment. And products that look good on paper but miss the market. AI can process more data than you ever will—but it can’t replace direct human understanding. It can’t see hesitation. It can’t hear what’s not being said. And it certainly can’t build trust with a customer who doesn’t believe you yet. That’s where product managers have an advantage—if they choose to use it.

In this session, you’ll learn how Customer Conversations cut through the noise and
become your most powerful differentiator. Not as a research technique, but as a
leadership behavior that builds market insight, credibility, and better decisions.
Through real stories and practical methods, you’ll learn how to:
• Talk to the right people at the right time in the product lifecycle
• Ask questions that uncover real problems
• Validate ideas before you build them
Because in a world where AI can generate answers at scale, the product manager who understands customers firsthand becomes the one who asks better questions—and makes better decisions.

AGENDA
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Welcome and Registration. Refreshments provided.
6:30 - 7:00 pm: Talk by Steve Johnson (CEO at Product Growth Leaders)
7:00 - 7:15 pm: Q&A
7:15 - 8:00 pm: Networking

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Steve Johnson is a product success coach focused on removing the chaos from product planning. He uses modern methods to guide product teams from idea to market in only a few weeks. Steve has trained tens of thousands of product professionals in his career.
He is a former instructor and vice president at Pragmatic Institute and the chief architect of the popular Quartz Open Framework.

Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026043014) is required for admission.

**Description:**
Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development.

**Speakers/Topics:**
\- Reynald Adolphe\, Microsoft\.

Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)

**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.

LA Hard Tech Rooftop Social

PGP Demo Meeting #1

**What is FirstFridayFair Monthly Job Fair?**

[FirstFridayFair Monthly Job Fair](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/6j382kbpcnvd) is a **global virtual job fair and remote hiring event** hosted by the [Analytics.CLUB](Analytics.CLUB) community. This **online job fair platform** brings together **professionals, employers, recruiters, and career coaches** for an immersive, **self-managed career networking experience**.

🎥 **New to FirstFridayFair? Watch our explainer video here:** [https://youtu.be/NlLaCfOjosk](https://youtu.be/NlLaCfOjosk)
**Where and When?**
📍 Online at [https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/6j382kbpcnvd](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/6j382kbpcnvd)
🗓 First Friday of the month
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Local Time Zone)
🌍 Open to participants globally

🌍 **Who should join?**

* **Job Seekers:** Looking for their next big break in **remote or local roles**.
* **Employers & Recruiters:** Eager to find top talent across industries.
* **Service Providers & Career Coaches:** Supporting professionals with tools, tips, and resources.
* **Career Enthusiasts & Explorers:** Wishing to expand their network and knowledge.

💬 **Where does the event take place?**
This interactive event is hosted on a **Slack-like community chat platform**, making it easy to **join from anywhere** and interact in **real-time group chats and 1-1 video or text conversations**.
🚀 **What can you do at the event?**
Attendees can explore several themed **Slack job fair channels** designed for **job networking, peer-to-peer support, and industry discussions**:

* **General:** Intros, announcements, and casual networking.
* **Networking:** Showcase your portfolio, startup, or job pitch.
* **Intros:** Meet others, share your career path, and connect personally.
* **Help Wanted:** Offer your skills or seek help from others.
* **Industry Room Tech:** Discuss the latest in programming, software, and tech trends.

Additionally, attendees can engage in:

* **1-1 video and text chats** with other attendees, recruiters, or service providers.
* Visit the **virtual job openings board** to browse active listings and **connect with recruiters online**.
* Participate in **live job fair chat**, where you can ask career-related questions, get **online resume tips**, and explore ways to stand out in the hiring process.

❓ **Why join FirstFridayFair Monthly Job Fair?**

* Access **global job networking events** right from your device.
* Explore **virtual hiring events** designed for professionals seeking flexibility and growth.
* Engage in meaningful conversations and discover **remote hiring opportunities**.
* Take advantage of a **self-managed and open community platform**, allowing you to connect at your own pace.
* Use the dedicated channels to **showcase your skills, ask questions, and build lasting professional connections**.

**Have Questions or Suggestions?**
We’d love to help: [https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support](https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support)

All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited!

This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism.

***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.***

We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested.

We have the discretion to decide entry.

HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD.

Rules to abide :

1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).
2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well.
3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible.
4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE.
5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.
6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.
7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.
8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)).
9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.
10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.***

***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***

\- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\!
\- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\.
\- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\.

***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).***

**FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITELINK. IT RULES.**

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Payment Plan Incentive
: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.

Outdoor Discussion Walk: Jensen Huang and Nvidia

Girlies in Tech Dinner pt. 9 <3 | Washington, DC Edition | West End

Most teams are experimenting with AI agents. Few are running them reliably in production. This session breaks down how to move from first agent to trusted, repeatable workflows with real telemetry, strong context, and control over cost, accuracy, and scale.

Getting an AI agent to work in a demo is easy. Getting it to run reliably in production at scale, with real telemetry, without hallucinating or torching your infrastructure, is a problem entirely different. This talk maps the journey from ad hoc experimentation to trusted Production AI: build your first agent, deploy a real use case, engineer your context, and get control of your data. We'll show how AURA, an open-source agentic harness, eliminates 80% of agent-building boilerplate via simple config and how pairing it with Active Telemetry cuts investigation costs by up to 25x by delivering curated, just-in-time context instead of information bloat.

We'll cover:

* Why common agent frameworks break down at scale
* How to define repeatable agentic workflows your whole team can trust
* Why context engineering is the unlock for reliable Production AI
* A practical roadmap: from first agent to autonomous ops

GenAI Innovator Sessions #01: Rhino.AI

Who Watches the Bots? Observability, Testing, and Trust for Agentic AI with MLflow

Join a discussion with Szymon Poczwardowski, the lead author of the State of DLT Report 2026 ([https://espeo.eu/content/the-state-of-dlt-report-2026/](https://espeo.eu/content/the-state-of-dlt-report-2026/)), about their findings. This report is an independent analysis of DLT adoption across the financial sector, identifying structural risks, strategic trade-offs and practical recommendations for leadership teams. This event is being hosted by the LFDT European Chapter.

**Please note: This event is being shared with our entire global community. If you're interested in this content but can't attend the event live, feel free to sign up and we will send you a link to the recording after the meetup is over.**

Calling all developers, AI engineers, software architects, data scientists, DevOps professionals, and tech enthusiasts — **TechConnect** is your ultimate destination for career growth, project showcasing, and global peer networking in the tech ecosystem.

Hosted in a self-led, Slack-style virtual space, this **virtual tech networking event** invites you to connect, collaborate, and innovate with a diverse community of tech minds and hiring professionals from around the world. Whether you're looking for your next job, exploring startups, showcasing tools, or building a **peer coding accountability group**, **TechConnect** is where meaningful connections are made.

🎥 **Watch the explainer video to see how it works:**
👉 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgm2_MiHLDk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgm2_MiHLDk)

**💬 What to Expect:**
At TechConnect, participants enjoy full access to group discussions and 1-on-1 video/text chats, with zero moderation — allowing spontaneous, genuine interaction across roles and regions.

Attendees can engage across several thoughtfully organized channels:

* **General** – A community-wide welcome zone for announcements, orientation, and casual conversation.
* **Intros** – Share your tech background, favorite projects, or personal story. Find shared passions with others.
* **Networking** – Showcase your startup, GitHub repo, app, or career goals. Build relationships and get feedback.
* **Help Wanted** – Looking for a co-founder, DevOps hand, designer, or marketer? Post or respond here.
* **Industry Room Tech** – Dive into the newest programming trends, frameworks, and stacks shaping the future.
* **Projects & Collabs** – A showcase area tailored for **developer project sharing platforms**, where you can post demos, join builds, or spark new ideas.
* **Coding Sprints & Accountability Pods** – For those building in public or looking for **peer coding accountability groups**, this space will keep your momentum strong.

**📍 Where:**
Join virtually at:
👉 [https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/te5gd5wngmz9](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/te5gd5wngmz9)
**🕓 When:**
The event takes place from **4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time**, globally. Join to network, hire, learn, and collaborate.

**👥 Who Should Attend:**

* Developers and software engineers across all stacks
* Data professionals, AI researchers, and machine learning engineers
* Startup founders and tech entrepreneurs
* Recruiters and employers hiring in the tech space
* Students and learners aiming to connect and grow in the industry
* Tech enthusiasts looking to explore career pivots, personal projects, or trends

**🔧 Why You’ll Love It:**

* Connect with professionals, recruiters, and peers in real time
* Explore a live **tech job fair online** that’s open and interactive
* Showcase your innovations, code, or startup demo
* Get feedback or help on your latest dev build
* Join project-based groups or accountability pods to stay productive
* Make global tech connections via 1-on-1 **video and text chats**

**❓ Have Questions or Suggestions?**
We’re here to help. Reach out at:
👉 [https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support](https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support)

**🔖 Hashtags:**
#TechConnect #VirtualTechNetworkingEvent #OnlineDeveloperCommunityMeetup #TechJobFairOnline #DeveloperProjectShowcasePlatform #PeerCodingAccountabilityGroup #AIJobs #DataScienceNetworking #SoftwareEngineerMeetup #GlobalTechEvent #TechCareersVirtual

**The next GeoDC will be held on Wednesday, May 6 from 6-9pm at Sudhouse DC (1340 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009) with the program starting at 7pm.**

We’ve got 3 presentations scheduled for the evening– Please check out the program details below.

Join us early from 6-7pm to grow your network, socialize and grab a snack. Our host, Sudhouse DC has a solid happy hour menu with reasonably priced food and beverage from 4-8pm.

Please remember to [RSVP through the GeoDC Meetup page](https://www.meetup.com/geo-dc/), and we hope to see you in a few weeks.

*If you’d like to present or sponsor a future GeoDC Meetup, please complete this [form](https://forms.gle/QbAXPfrDnX12GGaS8).*

**Brian Davidson:** **Zero to Map: A 10-Minute Geospatial Speedrun with Gemini**

* Think building a functional mapping application requires hours of boilerplate and API frustration? Think again. In this talk, we’ll race against the clock to build a live mapping app from scratch using Gemini and Antigravity. You’ll see how to leverage LLMs to handle everything from a mapping provider integration to complex coordinate rendering in minutes. Whether you’re a seasoned GIS pro or a curious dev, my hope is you'll leave with a better understanding of how to turn your idea into a working map before your coffee gets cold.

**Noah Goodman**: **Voyager Solutions**

* The Voyager platform has enabled customers to resolve data management issues, such as duplication, lack of governance & metadata. Demos of the Voyager platform capabilities and will discussion of a recent State DOT project.

**Dr. Aditya Kapoor: Assessment of Inundation Dynamics in Nebraska Using AlphaEarth Foundations**
**Embeddings**

* This study demonstrates that AlphaEarth Foundation Embeddings (AFE) provide a highly efficient, "analysis-ready" framework for mapping regional surface water inundation without the computational burden of traditional multi-source data fusion. By applying Random Forest classifiers to AFE data across 901 Nebraska lakes from 2017 to 2025, I found that this method outperformed existing products like Dynamic World, which exhibited estimation errors of up to 43.8%. The analysis revealed a critical environmental trend: a mean inundation decline of over 6,600 m² per year, closely mirroring a regional rainfall reduction of 14.18 mm/year. Ultimately, the findings highlight AFE as a scalable tool for identifying hydrological instabilities, particularly in smaller water bodies, offering significant advantages for real-world water resource planning and flood risk assessment.

Whether you're a SOC analyst, red teamer, threat intelligence expert, or just breaking into the field — **CyberConnect** is your global destination for building meaningful connections and exploring opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.

This powerful, **cybersecurity networking event online** brings together cybersecurity specialists, hiring companies, and solution providers in an unmoderated, self-managed, community-led virtual environment. Perfect for job seekers, employers, freelancers, and infosec enthusiasts alike — this event enables career growth, peer learning, and real-time knowledge sharing.

🎥 **Watch how the event works with our explainer video:**
👉 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToIVvIjIPY)

**💬 What to Expect at CyberConnect:**
Join a rich virtual environment where you can **chat in real time**, join discussions in group channels, or conduct **1-on-1 video conversations** to dive deeper into opportunities and collaborations.

This **online community for cybersecurity specialists** features curated channels for open conversation and focused professional engagement:

* **General** – Your orientation hub for intros, announcements, and casual conversation.
* **Intros** – Introduce yourself, your role in cybersecurity, or just share a fun fact and meet peers.
* **Networking** – Showcase your current projects, open-source contributions, or job aspirations.
* **Help Wanted** – Post or respond to open calls for SOC support, pen testers, or digital forensics pros.
* **Industry Room Tech** – Stay sharp on industry trends, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
* **CTFs & Collaboration** – A dedicated zone for **ethical hacking collaboration groups** and red/blue team brainstorming.
* **Tools & Techniques** – Discuss and demo the latest utilities, workflows, and cyber strategies in this **cybersecurity skill sharing platform**.

This is not just a **virtual cyber career fair** — it's a living, breathing ecosystem for cybersecurity innovation, learning, and hiring.

**📍 Where:**
Join virtually at:
👉 [https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw](https://events.tao.ai/pod/analytics.club/pu2wlhti0luw)
**🕓 When:**
Sessions run from **4:00 PM – 6:00 PM local time**. Drop in to connect and contribute.

**👤 Who Should Attend:**

* Cybersecurity professionals across SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and penetration testing
* Recruiters and employers hiring cybersecurity talent
* Students and graduates exploring careers in ethical hacking or cyber defense
* Researchers, consultants, and cyber product developers
* Anyone passionate about infosec, privacy, and threat detection

**🧠 Why Attend:**

* Connect with like-minded professionals across the globe
* Explore real-time hiring opportunities or freelance gigs
* Discover new tools and red/blue teaming techniques
* Join hands-on channels for community-driven knowledge exchange
* Demo your work or learn from the best in **AI-driven security**, cloud security, and more
* Build strong relationships in the cyber domain through **1-1 video/text chats**

**❓ Have Questions or Suggestions?**
Reach out to us at:
👉 [https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support](https://noworkerleftbehind.org/event_support)

**🔖 Hashtags:**
#CyberConnect #CybersecurityNetworkingEventOnline #VirtualCyberCareerFair #OnlineCommunityForCybersecuritySpecialists #EthicalHackingCollaborationGroup #CybersecuritySkillSharingPlatform #InfosecNetworking #CyberJobs #RedTeamBlueTeam #SOCNetworking #GlobalCyberNetworking

**Save the date!**

We’re bringing the community together on **May 7, 2026** for a high‑impact meetup focused on connection, innovation, and what’s next. While final details are still taking shape, this is one date you won’t want to miss.

🚀 **RSVP now** to:

* Lock the date on your calendar
* Get event updates as soon as they’re announced
* Be first in line for location, agenda, and special surprises

**Event Details:**
📅 Thursday May 7th, 2026
⏱️ 5-7PM
📍 Microsoft Reston Garage, 11955 Freedom Drive, 2nd floor, Reston, VA

Whether you’re here to learn, share, or level up your network, this meetup is designed to energize and inspire.
More details coming soon.

👉 *RSVP to stay connected:* https://tinyurl.com/maycloudmeetup

DC Tech Meetup #96: AI From Demo to Deployment

​​**Let's discuss a ted talk video while taking a walk at Capital Crescent Trail Near Bethesda.**

**To receive future event updates, register on Luma:**
[https://luma.com/zxbabuw5](https://luma.com/zxbabuw5)

No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we can't govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate this technology even as we struggle to predict where it's headed — and why the right actions, right now, can shape the future we want.

​​​​Here is how it works:

* ​​​​​​​Prior to the event: **Please watch this YouTube video:**
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUn8IjZKBPg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUn8IjZKBPg)
* ​During the event:
* ​​3:00pm-3:15pm: meet outside of [Chopt Salad](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ThxMNixG2TG4T32X6) (Bethesda Row end of Capital Crescent Trail) for group introduction.
* ​3:15pm-4:15pm: Take a walk at Capital Crescent Trail (laps between Bethesda Row and Little Falls Parkway) and Discuss.
* ​(Walking Route Link: [https://scenic-walk.com/#/b712c5fa ](https://scenic-walk.com/#/b712c5fa)(During the hike, the organizer will live broadcast current location, so that people who arrive late can catch up via the [Scenic Walk Link](https://scenic-walk.com/#/b712c5fa)).
* ​4:15pm - 4:30pm: Group Conclusion outside of Chopt Salad.

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​​​​Discussion Questions During Walk:
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1. Because AI is changing so fast, it is hard to predict what new things it will be able to do next month. What steps can we take to stay open-minded and adaptable as these tools change how we learn and create?
2. There is a big debate about whether using AI helps us learn faster or makes us skip the hard work of thinking. How can we find a healthy balance between using these new tools and keeping our own minds sharp and active?
3. History shows that the people who use a technology should have a say in how it is shaped for the future. How can we ensure that our local communities have a voice in how AI is developed and used?

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To provide an enjoyable experience for fellow participants, here are three ground rules during discussion events:

1. Step up and step back. (If you feel that you’ve been talking too much, step back to listen more. If you feel that you’ve been relatively quiet, step up to share your perspective or ask a question)
2. Listen to understand, not to respond.
3. Be open-minded and value differences.

Join us for a meetup exploring Hiero ([https://github.com/hiero-ledger](https://github.com/hiero-ledger)), an open-source, vendor-neutral distributed ledger technology (DLT) stack that powers the Hedera Network. In this session, Hendrik Ebbers ([https://github.com/hendrikebbers](https://github.com/hendrikebbers)) will demonstrate how easy it is to deploy a Hiero-based network for either public or private use.

The live demo will show how to spin up a network and build a simple application that connects to it using one of the available SDKs. Attendees will learn how an application communicates with the network and submits transactions in real time.

This meetup is ideal for developers interested in learning how to deploy decentralized networks and build applications that interact with them using Hiero.

**Please note: This event is being shared with our entire global community. If you're interested in this content but can't attend the event live, feel free to sign up and we will send you a link to the recording after the meetup is over.**

We welcome new members. Please RSVP to this event at least a day before the meeting to receive the Zoom link. You can register on our website calendar at http://dc.sierraclub.org/calendar Thank you!

Our Zero Waste Committee advocates for DC to prioritize reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting over incineration and landfilling. Our goal is an 80 percent diversion rate, and we work with DC agencies and the Council to make this a reality. New activists are always welcome!

Contact Zero.Waste@DC.SierraClub.org for more information.

Project Night at Virtru

Girlies in Tech Dinner <3 | London, UK Edition | West End

Podcast Discussion: OpenClaw and Autonomous Agents

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Please RSVP to this event on our website calendar for meeting details, thank you! http://dc.sierraclub.org/calendar

Our Clean Energy Committee is dedicated to increasing energy efficiency and promoting the use and expansion of clean, renewable energy in DC to clean up air pollution and take on climate change. New activists are always welcome!

Contact Clean.Energy@DC.SierraClub.org for more information.

Please RSVP to this event on our website calendar for meeting details, thank you! http://dc.sierraclub.org/calendar

Our Clean Water Committee advocates for fishable and swimmable waterways in the District. These include the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Rock Creek, as well as the District's various streams. The Committee also advocates for clean and affordable drinking water, and monitors laws and policies affecting both surface and drinking waters.

New activists are always welcome!

Contact Clean.Water@DC.SierraClub.org for more information.

Defense Tech DC 015

Your Evals Are Bad And You Should Feel Bad: Evaluation and the Model Development Lifecycle

Project Night at Taoti

PGP Demo Event #2

vcIQ: Dual-Use Founder Session

The Congressional Data Task Force will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Solutions on the Rocks: Supporter Reception

PGP Demo Event #3

Let us get together for a green Convo, with half-priced appetizers, glass of wine and rail drinks. This is mainly a social event. However, we invite guest speakers on our Happy Hours, from time to time. If you are interested to speak on any green and sustainable topics, please let us know. We will arrange a forum for you.

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Talk #0: Introductions and Meetup Updates**
by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth

**Talk #1: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Talk #2: GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA Performance Optimizations**

**Zoom link**: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82308186562)

**Related Links**
Github Repo: [http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/](http://github.com/cfregly/ai-performance-engineering/)
O'Reilly Book: [https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/](https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Performance-Engineering-Optimizing-Algorithms/dp/B0F47689K8/)
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering](https://www.youtube.com/@AIPerformanceEngineering)
Generative AI Free Course on DeepLearning.ai: [https://bit.ly/gllm](https://bit.ly/gllm)

Girlies in Tech Dinner pt. 11 <3 | NYC Edition | NoMad

The Congressional Data Task Force will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-sustainable-energy-environment-virtual-hour-tickets-150586158253). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.

ABOUT THE EVENT

This Happy Hour is devoted to professionals in the Green, Sustainable Energy and Environment; to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment to meet other professionals to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers in the sector and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of green movement.

HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign Breakout Rooms for each represented INDUSTRIES AND SPECIALIZATIONS; and will direct attendees to their respective breakout rooms accordingly. All are welcome! However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that particular experience, you would like to exchange. Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required.

NOTES :

1. Sign up on Eventbrite for FREE .

2. When you purchase a FREE ticket, you will be emailed the Event ID and Password, on the day of the event.

4. As we try to make it a live event, you can't turn off your camera.

5. We have limited spots and RSVP at your earliest convenience.

6. Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB - Alcoholic/Non-Alcoholic).

**FOR FURTHER DETAIL, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK**. IT RULES.

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-at-the-european-union-embassydelegation-tickets-544451849137](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-at-the-european-union-embassydelegation-tickets-544451849137)). RSVPing only on the Meetup Page doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.

ABOUT THE EVENT

You are cordially invited to step on to the soil of the European Union, for a night filled with fun and information, on European culture, economy, business and tourism.

We meet, greet, network and socialize with European diplomats throughout the evening. Diplomats will deliver speeches on how the youth in Europe became environment conscious and what we could learn from that, here in the states.

RUNDOWN :

1. **BUFFET** : European finger food will be served.
2. **OPEN BAR** : European drinks, all night long.
3. **DRESS CODE** : Business/Cocktail.
4. **FORMAT** : This is primarily a stand up, buffet style reception, throughout the evening. However, a limited number of chairs will be around.
5. **TICKETS AVAILABILITY** : Very limited. Grab yours before we sell out. Also, prices are subject to increases as inventory declines.

**Payment Instructions :**

1\. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\.
2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\.
**3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\.**
4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\.

***How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone***

Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :

For Safari Users :
1\. Go to Settings\.
2\. Scroll down to Safari and click on it\.
3\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.

For Google Chrome Users :
1\. Open Google Chrome\.
2\. Click on the three dots and you will see many options\.
3\. Click on Settings\.
4\. Scroll down to content settings\.
5\. Select Block Pop\-ups and turn it off\.

REFUND AND TICKET RESELL POLICY

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.

**\*\*FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKETS. IT RULES.\*\***

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