The Builders Foundry is a AI London-based community for engineers, architects, platform teams, and technical founders. We cover AI, software design, cloud, Azure, and startups, with one rule: real systems over hype. No vendor pitches, no buzzwords, just honest trade-offs and lessons from production.

Join us in Midtown, NYC, where technology enthusiasts gather to explore the cutting-edge world of cloud-native computing. Our CNCF Community Group fosters learning, collaboration, and networking among professionals passionate about Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps practices. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, come connect with like-minded individuals and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud technology.

Azure Cloud Commanders

A collaborative space for sharing knowledge, hosting sessions, and exploring Microsoft Azure from Architecture through to administration.

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12MIN.ME | FOCUS: DEMOKRATIE

Hand aufs Herz: Wann hast du das letzte Mal darüber nachgedacht, dass du heute genau das sagen, tun und lassen konntest, was DU wolltest? Wir nehmen sie oft als gegeben hin, wie das WLAN in der Kaffeebar – aber die Demokratie ist kein Selbstläufer. Sie ist das Betriebssystem, auf dem unsere Freiheit läuft.

Weil wir finden, dass dieses System dringend mal wieder ein Update (und eine ordentliche Portion Wertschätzung) braucht, starten wir unsere neue Eventreihe FOCUS: Demokratie.

In gewohnter 12-Minuten-Manier bringen wir Expert*innen, Gestaltende und Visionär*innen auf die Bühne. Keine ausschweifenden Debatten, sondern Deep Dives mit Punch. Das erwartet euch:

1. Das Fundament: Was uns Demokratie eigentlich ermöglicht 🕊️

Wir werfen einen Blick auf das privilegierte Leben, das wir dank Demokratie führen können. Warum ist die Freiheit des Einzelnen der Motor für Innovation? Wir feiern das, was wir oft übersehen: Dass wir mitbestimmen, widersprechen und uns entfalten können. Demokratie ist nicht nur eine Regierungsform, sie ist unsere größte Chance.

2. Der Reality Check: Medien, Bildung & Durchblick 🧠

In einer Welt voller Fake News und Filterblasen ist Medienkompetenz die wichtigste Währung. Wie bilden wir uns eine eigene Meinung, ohne im Algorithmus-Sumpf zu versinken? Wir diskutieren, warum Bildung das Fundament für eine wehrhafte Gesellschaft ist und wie wir lernen, Fakten von Fiktion zu trennen.

3. Let’s Get Loud: Partizipation & die Gestaltenden von heute für morgen ✊

Demokratie ist kein Zuschauersport! Wir holen die Menschen und Initiativen ins Rampenlicht, die nicht nur meckern, sondern machen. Wer sind die Köpfe, die unsere Stadt, unser Land und unsere Gesellschaft aktiv mitgestalten? Lass dich inspirieren von Projekten, die zeigen: Deine Stimme zählt – auch außerhalb der Wahlkabine.

DON'T WASTE yOUR TIME!

Zeit ist unser wertvollstes Gut – verschwende sie nicht! “Don’t waste your time!” – ist unser Motto und wir leben es. Wir bringen Bildung, Innovation und inspirierende Themen in ein lockeres Afterwork-Format, in dem Old und New Economy aufeinandertreffen.

Der Abend enthält 3x

• 12 Minuten Vortrag
• 12 Minuten Q&A
• 12 Minuten Networking

Wie halten wir unser Versprechen? Unsere Events beinhalten jeweils drei richtig informative, unterhaltsame und ehrliche Vorträge. Der Clue – jede*r Speaker*in hat genau 12 Minuten um ihre oder seine **Geschichte zu erzählen und alle wichtigen Inhalte wiederzugeben. Die Zeit läuft... Keine Sekunde länger! Danach ist das Publikum am Zug. Mit den Fragen und steigen wir tiefer ins Thema ein! Und, wie soll es auch anders sein? Auch Ihr habt 12 Minuten in der Fragerunde (Q&A). Nun folgen 12 Minuten Networking, damit ihr noch persönlich und direkt anknüpfen oder Euch einfach erfrischen könnt und bereit seid für den nächsten Vortrag.

Gratis Tickets für das Event gibt es (nach Verfügbarkeit) auf eventbrite unter https://12minme-duesseldorf-focus-demokratie.eventbrite.de

Übersicht weiterer Events, Themen und Formaten findest du auf unserer Website https://12min.me 

Speak at our 100+ groups in 50+ countries around the world. Both in person (meetup.com and lu.ma) or online.

Next EUC meeting is on 1th July in Leeds. As usual, we're looking for community sessions in and around the EUC space.

Women for Technical Talks (W4TT) is a community-driven initiative that was created in Spain that empowers women and allies in technology to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and build confidence through public speaking and collaboration. Founded on the belief that diverse voices strengthen the tech ecosystem, W4TT creates inclusive spaces where participants can present ideas, lead discussions, and connect with mentors across fields like data, business intelligence and AI. Each event such as in June 2026’s Women for around the world gather to learn from each other via listening to other women delivering  Technical Talks . This year in USA we will meet virtually to celebrates learning, leadership, and the power of storytelling to transform careers and communities.

Supporting The Women for Tech Talks initiative 

W4TT

Our mission is to bring cloud-native technologies to Trento and the region of Trentino-Alto Adige. A new space to grow together and share our knowledge. Open to everyone, to start, to learn, to grow.

An official CNCF Community Group: https://community.cncf.io/cloud-native-trento/

London VMUG Events for 2025

The purpose of our monthly connection call is to provide Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) and prospective MCTs with a dedicated platform to explore and discuss the latest features and tools across Microsoft 365 products. This call aims to enhance the knowledge and teaching capabilities of MCTs by:

Showcasing New Features: Highlighting recent updates and innovations within Microsoft 365 to keep trainers at the forefront of technology.

Sharing Best Practices: Facilitating the exchange of effective training strategies and methodologies among MCTs.

Fostering Community: Building a supportive network where trainers can collaborate, share insights, and seek advice.

Addressing Challenges: Providing a forum to discuss common challenges and solutions related to Microsoft 365 training.

Encouraging Continuous Learning: Promoting ongoing professional development and mastery of Microsoft 365 tools.

Together, we aim to empower Microsoft Certified Trainers to deliver exceptional training experiences and drive the adoption of Microsoft 365 solutions.

Cloud Native Taiwan User Group (CNTUG) is a Taiwan-based community that is dedicated to promoting Cloud Native-related technologies and also covers OpenInfra Foundation technologies. As users of Kubernetes and many CNCF projects in Taiwan, the group provides a platform for technical exchanges, bringing together users, developers, and evangelists from various industries to share the latest Cloud Native technologies and practical experiences and promote Taiwan's development in the Cloud Native field.

Typically, we hold the event on a Thursday evening, but you can specify the time when you submit your proposal and we'll help you arrange it. Please refer to our CNCF Community pages for actual event dates.

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Cloud Native Taiwan User Group (CNTUG) 是一個致力於主要推廣 Cloud Native 雲端原生相關技術並同時涵蓋 OpenInfra Foundation 範疇等技術的臺灣在地化社群。作為臺灣在地的 Kubernetes 和眾多 CNCF 專案使用者，該社群提供了一個技術交流平台，聚集了各行各業的使用者、開發者和傳教者，分享最新的雲端原生技術和實踐經驗，推動臺灣在雲端原生領域的發展。

通常來說我們會在星期四晚上舉辦，你可以在投稿時說明時間，我們會再協助您安排。實際活動日期請參考我們的 CNCF Community 頁面。

Codemotion è una community che lavora giorno per giorno per offrire valore ai propri membri.

Noi e i nostri community partner organizziamo regolarmente meetup e momenti di incontro in cui vogliamo dare alle persone l'opportunità di crescere e cimentarsi nel mondo del public speaking condividendo la propria esperienza e conoscenza.

Sei...

• aspirante speaker e ti piacerebbe tenere il tuo primo talk?
• uno/a speaker che vuole fare più pratica e introdursi nel mondo della community tech?
• Uno/a speaker esperto/a che vuole condividere la propria esperienza?

Stiamo cercando proprio te!

Questo programma ha l'obiettivo di creare un database di talk e speaker a condiviso con tutti i nostri partner in modo tale da:

• dare la possibilità ai nostri partner di scoprire speaker locali da poter invitare sul palco dei loro eventi
• dare la possibilità a persone appassionate di condividere le proprie esperienze.

🕑Devo dare disponibilità immediata?

No, questo è un database di talk e speaker, potrai confermare la tua disponibilità quanto noi o un nostro partner ti contatteremo.

✅Sono un partner come posso avere accesso all'elenco dei talk e speaker?

Compila questo form per fare la richiesta.

⭐Perchè candidarsi?

• Incontra le community locali: non c'è niente di più bello di partecipare come speaker ad un evento dal vivo per sentirsi parte di una vera comunità e godere dei suoi benefici: incontra speaker, leader tecnologici e developer per ampliare la tua rete di contatti.
• Sentiti parte di qualcosa di unico: goditi le buone vibrazioni di un luogo in cui chiunque si senta il benvenuto! Diversità e inclusione sono alcuni dei nostri valori fondamentali.
• Condividi le tue conoscenze
• Visibilità e Personal Branding
• Networking e nuove amicizie

Dubbi o domande? 

Scopri di più sul programma qui: https://community-it.codemotion.it/iniziative/speaker-matching-program

.NET Edinburgh is a place for local technology enthusiasts to connect and collaborate around the .NET ecosystem. All that's required is an interest in .NET and a willingness to learn and share.

Die .NET UserGroup Karlsruhe hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, interessierte Teilnehmer:innen mit Vorträgen und Workshops zu allen Themen rund um die Softwareentwicklung und das Projektmanagement zu versorgen.

Wir sind eine Gruppe von (nicht nur) Entwickler:innen die sich vor allem mit .NET beschäftigen. Wir treffen uns einmal im Monat und bearbeiten verschiedene Themen aus diesem Umfeld. Neben den .NET Themen stehen Versionskontrollsysteme, allgemeine Programmiertechniken und Coding-Dojos auf dem Programm.

Die .NET User Group Karlsruhe ist kein eingetragener Verein, sondern eine 'freie' Benutzergruppe. Aus diesem Grund gibt es auch keine Mitgliedsbeiträge oder ähnliches. Spenden werden ausschließlich für Zwecke der User Group verwendet.

The AWS User Group Singapore is a community of Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and enthusiasts who come together to share knowledge and experiences, network with peers, and learn more about AWS technologies and services. The group holds regular meetups and events to provide members with opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate with other AWS users.

About Tech Camels:

Our year-long event series is dedicated to exploring the latest trends and advancements in technology. Each month, we are excited to feature 1-2 speakers who will delve into diverse aspects of data engineering, artificial intelligence, web development, and cloud engineering.

Flexible Schedule:

As a speaker, you have the flexibility to choose the month that best suits your availability and expertise. Whether you're inclined to kick off the year with groundbreaking insights or prefer to share your knowledge later in the calendar, we have a spot for you. The choice is yours!

Session Details:

We host these short (30-45 minutes) sessions on weekdays.

• Date and Time: Mon-Fri  at 12 pm EST
• Format: Online sessions for accessibility and convenience

How to Participate:

• Select Your Month and Day: Choose the month in which you'd like to present.
• Sign Up: Share your topic of interest and a brief overview of your proposed session.
• Schedule Coordination: We'll work with you to finalize the schedule and ensure everything aligns with your preferences.

Why Speak at Tech Camels ?

• Showcase your expertise to a global audience.
• Connect with fellow professionals and enthusiasts in your field.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in technology.
• Don't miss the opportunity to be a key influencer in the tech community! Sign up today to secure your spot and contribute to the success of Tech Camels.

We look forward to welcoming you as a distinguished speaker at Tech Camels!

Eine Gruppe von Menschen, die sich gemeinsam über das Thema Green Software Development austauschen möchten. Wie können wir die Erstellung und den Betrieb von Software Klimafreundlich und ressourcenschonend gestalten?

Das Ziel ist, das Thema Ökologie in der Softwareentwicklung zu beleuchten und weiterzuentwickeln. Die Gruppe trifft sich regelmäßig zu Vorträgen und Diskussionsrunden. Wir sind offen für alle Personen aus unserer Branche und freuen uns über neuen Input.

Herzlich Willkommen beim Azure Meetup Hamburg!

Wir bieten einen Raum für den Austausch zu Microsoft Azure und damit verbundenen Microsoft 365 Services.

In diesem Rahmen profitiert ihr nicht nur von spannende Vorträgen, sondern habt auch die Möglichkeit zur freien Diskussion mit Teilnehmer*innen und Expert*innen. Wir freuen uns auf lockeren Austausch zu aktuellen Herausforderungen und eure Lösungsansätze.

Unsere Themen und Vorträge sind rein inhaltlicher Natur, keine Folienschlachten und keine Werbeveranstaltungen für Microsoft oder andere Hersteller.

Wenn ihr einen Vortrag halten wollt, egal ob es Euer erster ist oder ihr erfahrene Expert*innen seid, kommt gerne auf uns zu.

Wir haben den Anspruch, unsere Veranstaltungen inklusiv zu gestalten. Wenn ihr uns dabei helfen wollt, Barrieren abzubauen oder Hilfsmittel benötigt, kommt gerne auf uns zu.

🎤 About Dot Net Liverpool

Dot Net Liverpool is one of the most active and established developer communities in the Liverpool City Region, bringing together .NET developers, software engineers, architects, and tech enthusiasts from across the North West.

We run monthly in-person meetups in Liverpool, typically attracting 50–80 attendees, with a strong mix of:

• Professional .NET developers (junior → senior)
• Tech leads and architects
• Startup founders and product engineers
• Students and career-switchers breaking into tech

Our sessions are friendly, practical, and community-first. We value talks that share real-world experience, lessons learned, demos, and honest perspectives — not sales pitches.

🎥 What Speakers Can Expect

• A supportive, engaged audience who ask great questions
• Professional AV setup (projector, mic, livestream for some events)
• Promotion across our Meetup, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube channels
• A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere — many speakers join us for the first time
• Opportunities to connect with local tech leaders, startups, and sponsors

We regularly host first-time speakers and are happy to help with talk structure or dry runs if needed.

❤️ Why Speak at Dot Net Liverpool?

Dot Net Liverpool is a non-profit, community-led group focused on growing the local tech ecosystem. Speaking with us means:

• Giving back to the community
• Sharing knowledge that genuinely helps people
• Building your personal brand in a respected regional meetup
• Becoming part of a long-running, well-connected tech community

Monthly Pyowa User Group Meeting

• Professionisti e MVP che vogliono condividere il loro know-how
• Chi conosce bene un servizio o prodotto Azure e vuole spiegarlo
• Chi ha vissuto progetti significativi, trasformazioni tecnologiche o situazioni complesse

• Condividi la tua esperienza con una community appassionata
• Espandi il tuo network professionale
• Ottieni visibilità e riconoscimento nel settore

The Elastic Contributor Program is an opportunity to recognize and reward outstanding members of the Elastic community. Whether you’re submitting your own work or nominating someone else, we want to celebrate the creativity, commitment, and collaboration that make our community thrive.

Thank you for your submission for the second half of 2025! We're going through the submissions now to pick the first batch of winners. But you can already submit for the next round in the first half of 2026.
And you can update and extend your existing submissions — no need to start over.

We have a constant Call for Speakers open for our User Group Evenings. You can apply maximum 4 sessions.

Topics range from Microsoft 365, Windows 365/AVD, Windows, Security, Endpoint Management, Copilot, Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.

Experienced speakers are welcome, but we will also give non-experienced or starting speakers a chance at talking at our events.

Sessions of 30 min to 45 min.

Location: Online

Welcome to the Orange County Microsoft Fabric Meetup Group! Our group meets hybrid monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

This group is designed for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners who are interested in all things related to Microsoft Fabric. Whether you are looking to improve your skills, share tips and tricks, or connect with others in the industry, this is the place for you.

Join us for networking events, educational workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities. Let's explore the world of Microsoft Fabric together and expand our knowledge and expertise in this innovative technology.

Welcome to the Salt Lake Valley Fabric and Microsoft Data Platforms User Group — a community for data professionals, developers, and enthusiasts passionate about Microsoft data technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data, Power BI, SQL Server, Synapse Analytics, and related platforms.

We meet online monthly or bi-monthly on Thursdays, bringing together speakers and attendees to share knowledge, best practices, and real-world experiences across the full spectrum of data and analytics topics.

Whether you are a beginner exploring the Microsoft data ecosystem or an experienced architect working on enterprise-scale solutions, this user group is your place to learn, connect, and grow.

Mission

To foster a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative global community of learners, builders, and thinkers who explore Microsoft Copilot - empowering every person to thrive in the age of AI.

Vision

To become the world's most inclusive hub for learning, leading, and innovating with Microsoft Copilot - bridging continents, disciplines, and ideas through community-powered exploration.

What We Do

We host monthly sessions featuring presenters from around the world, bringing insights to our global audience. We will record all calls and provide links and transcripts on various platforms.

This is a continuous Call for Speakers for the Microsoft Integration User Group in Belgium.

This community group is all about integration. We provide a platform for knowledge sharing. Our main goal is to inform you on all the new innovations which are happening within the integration space and get you in contact with the experts in the field. At least twice a year we also organize an online or face 2 face event, with interesting speakers providing information about the newest techniques and services Microsoft has to offer and specific use cases implemented at customers. We aim to make it hands-on and low-level, so everyone can be empowered to do it themselves. 

12MIN.ME | STARTUP 

Lust auf geballte Startup-Power in nur 12 Minuten? Bei 12MIN.ME FOCUS: StartUp treffen inspirierende Gründer:innen auf neugierige und erfahrene Köpfe. Kommt vorbei, stellt eure Fragen, vernetzt euch – und erlebt, wie aus START-ups GROW-ups in der Zukunft werden. Frisch, direkt, ehrlich – so geht 12MIN.ME Startup Spirit im offiziellen Programm der Startup Week DUS!

DON'T WASTE yOUR TIME!

Zeit ist unser wertvollstes Gut – verschwende sie nicht! “Don’t waste your time!” – ist unser Motto und wir leben es. Wir bringen Bildung, Innovation und inspirierende Themen in ein lockeres Afterwork-Format, in dem Old und New Economy aufeinandertreffen.

Der Abend enthält drei Mal

• 12 Minuten Vortrag
• 12 Minuten Q&A
• 12 Minuten Networking

Wie halten wir unser Versprechen?

Unsere Events beinhalten jeweils drei richtig informative, unterhaltsame und ehrliche Vorträge. Der Clue – jede:r Speaker:in hat genau 12 Minuten um ihre oder seine **Geschichte zu erzählen und alle wichtigen Inhalte wiederzugeben. Die Zeit läuft… Keine Sekunde länger! Danach bist du am Zug. Stelle Fragen und steige tiefer ins Thema ein! Und – wie soll es auch anders sein? Auch Ihr habt 12 Minuten in der Fragerunde (Q&A). Dann folgen 12 Minuten Networking, damit ihr noch persönlich anknüpfen oder Euch einfach erfrischen könnt und bereit seid für den nächsten Vortrag.

Es ist nicht nur unsere Aufgabe euch Spaß, Inspiration und Wissen in einer einzigartigen Network Umgebung zu bieten. Wir lieben es, Menschen aus unterschiedlichsten Hintergründen zusammenzubringen. Auch einflussreichen Non-Profit Ideen und nachhaltigen Projekten bieten wir eine Bühne.

Tickets gibt es für dieses Event ausschließlich bei Rausgegangen -> https://rausgegangen.de/en/organizations/12minme/

Als Netzwerk-Plattform unterstützen wir den Austausch von Ideen und die Möglichkeit eure Kontakte zu erweitern und – am aller wichtigsten – die Liebe zu teilen.

Finde uns auch auf LinkedIn | Find us on LinkedIn (link)

Und sei eingeladen, auch unserer LinkedIn Gruppe für Düsseldorf beizutreten | And join our LinkedIn Group for Düsseldorf (link)

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Materialrechte (Bild- und Videoaufnahmen)

Die Teilnehmer:innen erklären sich damit einverstanden, dass die im Rahmen der Veranstaltung gemachten Fotos und Filmaufnahmen ohne Vergütungsanspruch, ohne zeitliche und räumliche Begrenzung verwendet werden dürfen. Die Rechte an Bild- und Videomaterial gehen ausnahmslos, zeitlich und örtlich unbegrenzt an den Veranstalter oder den vor Ort anwesenden Vertretern von Presse oder anderen Bild- und Tonmaterial verbreitenden Unternehmen über.

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Übersicht der Eventtemen, sogenannten Verticals auf unserer Website (herunterschrollen zu Formate) https://12min.me/events/

The AWS DMV and Cleveland User Groups are soliciting speakers for our monthly events. We have a unique situation in that Cleveland is virtual and DMV is done IN PERSON at the AWS HQ2 offices. Past speakers have told us that they love being able to do the Cleveland talk first to get some feedback before doing their talk in person in DC. That is why we have combined this CFP. 

AWS User Groups are a place for AWS practitioners to increase their skills and network with their peers. Groups are run by volunteers and do not generate a profit. 

These User Groups are a great venue for new speakers as the community is interested in great content, not professional speakers. If you've done an interesting project on AWS or have an area of speciality, please submit your talk. 

PLEASE NOTE that you will need to get yourself to HQ2 for the in-person talk and that a lot of planning and sometimes money has gone into these events. If you commit to a date, we need you to show up and be prepared. 

The DMV User Group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. The CLE User Group generally meets the 1st Thursday of the month, but has more flexibility since it's virtual. Dates are not available in months with industry conflicts (Jan = re:Invent re:Cap, June = AWS Summits & Midwest Community Day, Oct = DMV Community Day, Nov-Dec = re:Invent)