Welcome to the Microsoft Cloud (South Coast) User Group! This user group is for anyone interested in Microsoft 365 and Azure; we focus on all three clouds of the Microsoft platform: Business Applications, Modern Workplace and Azure.

Our goal is to share real world experiences, latest product offerings from Microsoft and to build a community with peers within the same market space.

*** Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Security and Compliance, Azure AD, Enterprise Mobility and Security (EM+S), Data & AI, Development, Azure IaaS and PaaS. ***

If you work or have interest in Microsoft 365 then this is the user group to attend.

Attend our events to improve collaboration, productivity, knowledge management and business solutions!

The group is hosted by the community, for the community.

📊 Welcome to the Birmingham Power BI Meetup!

The Birmingham Power BI Meetup (#PBIBRUM) is looking for engaging speakers to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences with our growing community of Power BI enthusiasts.

Our monthly meetup in Birmingham is a warm and welcoming space where the community can come to learn, share and socialise with fellow data analytics & visualization enthusiasts. We aim to offer a diverse range of talks for all skill levels and interests. From introductory sessions for newcomers to advanced talks from seasoned experts, there's something for everyone.

Your session will be recorded and added to our video library: https://www.youtube.com/@pbibrum 

We are a diverse group of humans passionate about Microsoft 365 and Women in Technology!

Are you passionate about AI/ML and eager to share your expertise? The AWS AI/ML User Group Kenya invites you to submit your sessions and join us in shaping the future of AI and Machine Learning in Africa!

Why Speak?

• Showcase your expertise to a vibrant community of AI/ML enthusiasts.
• Network with industry leaders, professionals, and innovators.
• Inspire others with your real-world solutions and insights.

We’re looking for sessions on:

1. AWS-powered AI/ML tools, services, and best practices
2. Real-world AI/ML use cases and case studies
3. Deep dives into machine learning algorithms
4. Ethical challenges and the future of AI/ML in Africa

Submission Details:

Submit your proposal via Sessionize. This is your chance to contribute to one of Kenya’s most exciting AI/ML events!

Deadline: 1st of each Month

We look forward to your ideas! Let’s build the future of AI/ML together.

SecTalks is the largest non-profit security community that expands across multiple continents. SecTalks hosts free monthly sessions on technical security topics, and practical security challenges. We have a mix of sessions for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

SecTalks has three formats, Talk & long CTF, Talk & short CTF, and a Ninja Night.

JHBMSDUG is the Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group which have an in-person the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

It's a great community where you can meet other developers (but not limited to) and learn new skills. It is also a great place to share any new projects that you have been working on or topics that might interest others. Everyone is welcome whether it is your first talk or you have done keynotes on the big stage.

Topics can be anything Microsoft tech related. Speak about topics that you are an expert on, learning or just show us something cool you are working on.

Sessions are usually 15 min - 60 min, so we are able to accommodate various talks.

Hope to hear you speak soon at JHBMSDUG!

The AWS Columbus user group is a community of users passionate about learning and keeping up with AWS technologies. We meet once a month (sometimes twice a month) to share ideas, learn about new services together and share best practices. Everyone is welcome, whether you are just getting started on your cloud journey, or are a seasoned architect. Come network and learn together or share your knowledge by signing up to be a presenter!

Got something to share with the community? Great! We accept speakers with all types of backgrounds and experience levels. Never presented before, even better! We can help, just submit your idea in this application and we'll reach out when we can schedule your topic.

The Richmond SQL Server Users Group (RichmondSQL) is located in Richmond, Virginia. We are an active group of data professionals that meet for networking and presentations on many topics related to the Microsoft Data Platform, including:

SQL Database Design & Development

Query Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting

Business Intelligence (PowerBI)

SQL Server Administration (on-prem or Azure/AWS hosted)

Azure Data Factory

DataRhineland - Datamonster.IO Microsoft Data Platform Usergroup Rheinland - Usually on the 1st or 2nd Thursday of each Month

Who are we?

The Datamonster.IO Microsoft Data Platform Usergroup Rheinland belongs to Datamosters.io.  We are a face-to-face community with the aim of exchanging experiences about Microsoft Data Platform products and making connections with like-minded individuals. Our focus is on Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, and Data Platform Services on Azure.

Datamosters.io is an official chapter of Datamosters.io. The association has no commercial background and is supported by voluntary work and sponsors. We meet monthly, usually 12 times a year, alternating on the first or second Thursday of each month.

We are looking for? 

We're seeking dynamic speakers knowledgeable in Microsoft data technologies, particularly in areas such administration (DBA), development (DEV-OPS), business intelligence (BI), data analytics, big data and NoSQL, cloud (Azure) and  as well as  Fabric. We're also open to other session suggestions that align with our theme.

When?

Usually first or second Thursday of each month, from around 6pm to 9pm.

Where? 

It depends, mainly in Königswinter, may be around Bonn / Cologne.

Königswinter has very good connections to public transport. From the Königswinter ferry stop on line 66, it is only a 5-minute walk to the office of oh22information services GmbH.

The parking spaces directly at the company are limited, but the Drachenfelsbahn car park can be reached in about 5 minutes on foot.

We are looking forward to your participation!


Tillmann Eitelberg and Samudra Bandaranayake

(from Data Platform User Group Rheinland)

12MIN.ME⏰ | COACH

Das kompakte Event-Format für alle, die im Coaching-Business unterwegs sind – egal ob systemisch, agil, klassisch oder ganz eigen. Drei Speaker*innen teilen in je 12 Minuten ihre persönliche Story, ihre Methode oder ihren frischen Blick auf das Thema Coaching. Kurz, knackig, authentisch – ohne Schnickschnack.

Dazwischen gibt's Zeit zum Vernetzen, Austauschen und Weiterspinnen von Ideen, die beim Zuhören entstanden sind.

Für wen ist das Event?

Für Business Coaches, systemische Coaches, Team-Coaches, Change-Begleiter*innen, Trainer*innen, Facilitators und alle, die professionell mit Menschen arbeiten – vom erfahrenen Coach bis zum Neueinsteiger.

Was dich erwartet:

🎤 Drei inspirierende Talks von Coaches mit unterschiedlichen Perspektiven

💬 Echte Begegnungen und Gespräche in entspannter Atmosphäre

🔄 Interaktive Sessions zwischen Speaker*innen und Publikum

✨ Vielleicht das ein oder andere spontane Experiment

🍷 Netzwerken bei Getränken und Gesprächen bis tief in die Nacht

Warum dabei sein?
Weil du spannende Persönlichkeiten aus der Coaching-Szene triffst, ehrliche Einblicke in unterschiedliche Arbeitsweisen bekommst und dein Netzwerk mit klugen Köpfen erweiterst. Und weil es einfach Spaß macht, sich mit Gleichgesinnten auszutauschen – ohne Verkaufsgetöse, dafür mit viel Herz und Verstand.

Also: Save the date, sag deinen Coach-Buddies Bescheid und sei dabei!

Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung

P.S.: Übersicht der Eventtemen und Formate, sogenannten Verticals findest du auf unserer Website https://12min.me/events/ und anmelden kannst du dich für alle Eventformate in Düsseldorf über unser Profil.

Auckland Dynamics 365 Business Central User Group is a dedicated space for anyone working with or interested in Business Central. Whether you’re a Project Manager, Consultant, Architect, Developer, or Administrator, this group is for you!

Why did we start this group? Because we believe that learning and growing together is more powerful than going at it alone. Our goal is to create a collaborative space where BC professionals can exchange ideas, share experiences, and help each other navigate the ever-evolving Business Central landscape.

🔹 What to expect?

We’ll be hosting monthly, in-person meetups in Auckland, featuring expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and open discussions—designed for both functional and technical audiences. Whether you’re a seasoned BC user or just getting started, this is the place to learn, connect, and be part of a thriving local community.

PyLadies Dublin are monthly meetups hosted in-person or remotely (possibly hybrid in the future).

These meetups are free, and are open to everyone of all levels.

• Evenings, normally 18:30 to 20:30/21:00

Welcome to Cloud Native Costa Rica!

We are a community passionate about modern infrastructure, Kubernetes, microservices, and the entire CNCF ecosystem. Our meetups are held regularly to share knowledge, best practices, and real-world experiences.

Whether you are a seasoned expert or a first-time speaker, we welcome your insights! We host both online and in-person sessions to reach as many cloud enthusiasts as possible across the region.

The AWS Brisbane User Group is a community run monthly meetup for anyone interested in the cloud and Amazon Web Services. We have over 3200 members with an average of 70 in-person attendees.

The AWS Brisbane User Group is a community run monthly meetup for anyone interested in the cloud and Amazon Web Services. We have over 3200 members with an average of 70 in-person attendees.

Venice Python User Group is a meetup community for anyone interested in Python - at all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals - dedicated to promoting #Python throughout the #Veneto region.

We’ll meet #InPresence on Thursday, [example: February 19] at 7:00 PM.
We’ll be hosted by [example: Anda Venice Hostel in the Medusa Room] and, for those who cannot join us, it will also be on YouTube in #streaming.

👥 We’ll have two interesting sessions, in Italian 🇮🇹 or in English 🇬🇧 or one and one:
🗣 Here there will be the description of the speakers

And afterwards, for those who want, we’ll stay there for ( 🍸 | 🍺 ) & ( 🍕 | 🍔 ) and #networking until late ‼️

Welcome to the Workplace Ninja User Group Belgium, founded in 2024! We are a vibrant community dedicated to sharing practical knowledge and insights on the Modern Workplace. Our focus areas include Microsoft Security, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Windows 365.

Whether you’re a novice looking to learn or an expert eager to network and deepen your expertise, our group offers valuable opportunities for all IT professionals. Join us to stay updated with the latest trends, exchange ideas, and grow together in a supportive environment. Let’s innovate and excel in the world of IT!

This is a SQL Server user group for anyone interested in SQL Server, data, Azure, Business Intelligence and Dev/Ops.

We're mainly running in-person events, to be delivered at the venue only, with occasional remote ones.

All skill levels are welcome. It's an informal atmosphere to meet like-minded people, find out what's happening in the industry and the data community, share knowledge, eat free pizza and drink beers.

https://bsky.app/profile/mcrdataplatform.bsky.social

WELCOME TO THE MEETUP SERIES! 

The Cloud Native Panama Chapter invites you to shape our 2026 season!

Our meetups are the heartbeat of the local community. It's where we gather month after month to share knowledge, explore new tools, and grow together. Whether you are in Panama or joining us from anywhere in the world, this is your space to connect.

This is your stage. Let's make it count.

The Central Iowa Java Users Group (CIJUG) is a user group for application developers in the Central Iowa area. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community for developers of all skill levels to grow in their understanding of software engineering. We enjoy showcasing exciting technologies in the Java/JVM ecosystem but are not limited to only those technologies. If there's a topic you're passionate about we'd love to provide a community that allows you to share and grow those skills!

NWSCUG is focused on endpoint management in the enterprise. Sessions normally focus on Windows management using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Intune, as well as security tools for the endpoint.

We're always looking for speakers and fresh content. Sessions are typically one hour, but can be longer or shorter - just let us know. 

We meet during the day - you can see a typical agenda here: https://nwscug.org/2023/09/05/nwscug-september-15th-2023/

Dutch Fabric user group is a Microsoft Fabric user group by organized by various members of the Microsoft Fabric community in the Netherlands.

Where we will host various sessions relating to Microsoft Fabric.

Welcome to the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance User Group.

We run on the last Wednesday of every month with two speakers per session. We run from 18:00-20:00 (UK time).

Subjects can cover anything related to security and compliance in Microsoft 365, Windows, and Azure. 

We are typically not interested in beginner/L100 level sessions unless they are for new, overlooked, or otherwise unknown capabilities.  For example, we don't need introductions to Conditional Access. Our audience is deeply technical and generally well versed in Microsoft security.

Please check out our Meetup page to see what been scheduled and submit a session and let us know which dates you'd be available.

Share your expertise. Grow your audience. Shape the future of data in the North.

The Leeds Power BI, Data & Analytics User Group has grown into one of the most active, community-driven tech meetups in the UK.

Since launching in 2018, we’ve delivered dozens of packed events featuring voices from across the data world — from rising local talent all the way to industry-leading MVPs, international experts, and YouTube giants.

Over the years, we’ve covered everything from:

• Power BI visuals, DAX, modelling & report design
• Microsoft Fabric deep dives
• Databricks, Azure data engineering, governance & architecture
• GenAI, RAG pipelines, LLMs & the future of analytics
• Real-world case studies from consultants, engineers & in-house teams
• Hands-on demos, war stories, UX/Design masterclasses, and more

Our community is now well over 1,000 members, bringing together analysts, engineers, architects, designers, consultants, students, and leaders across every sector.

If you want an engaged, intelligent, friendly audience — you’ve found one.

We run all events as hybrid sessions:

🎤 In-person at premium city-centre venues

🎥 Live on YouTube to a global audience

📢 Promoted extensively across LinkedIn, Meetup & our growing digital community

As a speaker, you’ll get:

✨ A committed, enthusiastic crowd

✨ A platform to grow your personal brand

✨ A chance to showcase your expertise to clients, employers, and peers

✨ Full AV setup and support

✨ A friendly, supportive environment — perfect for both new and experienced speakers

Whether you’re passionate about analytics, AI, Power BI, UX, engineering, governance, visualisation, data culture, or something completely different — we want to hear from you.

If you have a topic, a story, a technique, or a project that others could learn from…

Leeds is ready for you.

AWS User Group Venezia è un #AWS meetup community per tutti gli appassionati di cloud ed AWS. È aperto a tutti i livelli, sia newbie che advanced: daremo spazio e motivo d'interesse a tutti !.


Ci troviamo in #presenza giovedì, [esempio: 21 maggio] alle ore 19:00.
L'incontro si terrà presso [esempio: il CoWorking Mestre].E per chi non potesse raggiungerci, si terrà anche in #streaming su  YouTube.


👥 La scaletta prevede due talk seguiti da discussione ciascuno.
🗣 Qui troverete la descrizione degli talk.

Poi ci sposteremo per ( 🍸 | 🍺 ) & ( 🍕 | 🍔 ) e #networking ! ‼️

Our community

We are a regional user group, part of the Dynamics 365 & Power Platform UK User Groups.
You can find out more here: https://www.d365ppug.com/

User groups having been running in the UK for over 10 years, starting with a user group for Dynamics CRM in 2011.

Since then, we have expanded in number and in scope, covering not just the traditional ‘CRM’ applications under Dynamics 365 but also the Microsoft Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.

Our user groups provide an opportunity for users of Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform to get together, share their knowledge and get to know each other in a fun, open, and welcoming environment. Whatever your level of experience or how long you’ve been using the products, you’re welcome to our meetings!

Topics

The user group meetings cover all topics under the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform umbrella. We have talks on technical subjects such as development and solution architecture but also cover business perspectives as well, such as user adoption, managing change and business analysis.

National user group

Our flagship user group – what we call the National user group – runs several events per year. These last all day, have over 15 sessions and typically attract an audience of over of over one hundred people. The events are held at Microsoft’s offices in Reading or London.

Regional user groups

Our regional user groups cover many areas of the UK. These meetings are typically held in the evening after a working day and have 2 or 3 speakers on topics related to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

DotNetFriday is the best way to start your weekend. Eat, drink, share knowledge and have fun with tech. We're a meetup platform about the Microsoft .NET Technology and Azure. Come speak! Come learn! We host 4 events annually!

Our community is open and diverse. We encourage new speakers, as well as established speakers to submit session proposals. Please read our Code of Conduct on our website (https://dotnetfriday.nl) for more information.

All our meetup events are in-person events hosted in Nieuwegein (nearby Utrecht). We may publish session recordings online after the event (when speakers agree to). We don't host remote sessions. Sessions are presented in English, speakers are allowed to switch to Dutch if the entire audience understands Dutch fluently.

We have limited funding for travel and accommodation assistance. So travelling from abroad cannot be reimbursed.

🌐 Cloud Native Austria Talk Submission

Submit once, and reach multiple meetups looking for talks on cloud-native topics. All supported meetups can be viewed on the Cloud Native Austria website.

It’s that simple:

1. Submit your talk and fill in title and description.
2. Select the cities where you’d like to present your talk.
3. Done – now just wait for the organizers of the respective meetups to reach out to you.

This service is maintained by Cloud Native Austria.

🌐 Cloud Native Austria bring cloud enthusiasts together across Austria!

🚀 We are the organization behind Cloud Days Austria (formerly KCD Austria) and are dedicated to supporting community organizers and speakers throughout the country.

🎤 Whether you’re an experienced presenter or stepping on stage for the first time, we’d love to feature your talk on topics like Kubernetes, serverless, DevOps, and beyond.

💡 As an official association, we’re here to support and grow the cloud-native community.

Feel free to reach out, get involved, and join us in inspiring others! ✨🇦🇹

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📧 Contact us: ingress@cloud-native.at

🔗 Learn more: cloud-native.at

12MIN.ME | IGNITE - UNSER KLASSIKER

Unser bunter Standard mit drei Vorträgen zu unterschiedlichen Themen! Hier bekommt ihr eine bunte Tüte aus Vorträgen, Denkanstößen in die verschiedensten Richtungen und eine mindestens ebenso wilde wie herzliche Runde von Gästen. Spannende Persönlichkeiten aus ganz unterschiedlichen Bereichen teilen auf der Bühne in maximal 12 Minuten ihre Idee, Vision oder Leidenschaft mit der Community. Kein Bullshit, kein Gelaber – dafür klare Impulse, neue Perspektiven und echte Geschichten.

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.

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.

Als Netzwerk-Plattform unterstützen wir den Austausch von Ideen und die Möglichkeit eure Kontakte zu erweitern und eure Erfahrungen zu teilen.

Der Abend enthält 3x

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