From coffee catch-ups to karaoke nights, board games to business talks — here's a look back at some of the 25+ events the community has run since early 2026.
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A casual group hangout over coffee and drinks — the kind of low-key, walk-in meetup where longtime members and newcomers ended up at the same big table.

An easy weekday meetup at a mall coffee spot — low-pressure, drop-in-and-out format that works well for members balancing work schedules around a quick catch-up.

A recurring indoor six-a-side session organized through the Football for Fun subgroup — open to all skill levels, with new players rotating in most weeks.

A board game cafe evening with card games and tabletop strategy games running late into the night — one of the community's most consistently popular recurring formats.

A relaxed sit-down catch-up where longer-term members and recent arrivals shared the same table — several friendships (and a few business conversations) started here.

A second, larger board games session at a dedicated games cafe, with several tables running different games at once as the group outgrew a single table.

Small-group conversations over coffee — the format that tends to produce the most genuine one-on-one connections, away from the noise of a bigger event.

A relaxed board games session over Turkish tea and bakery snacks — proof the games nights don't always need a dedicated games cafe to get competitive.

An outdoor karaoke evening that turned into one of the community's most talked-about socials — proof that not every meetup needs to be about networking.

One of the larger turnouts to date — members from multiple subgroups showed up to the same session, a good sign the community is genuinely cross-pollinating.

Not every event is in person — this online session brought together members interested in AI tools and business topics for a focused video call discussion.

A visit to a Spanish specialty food store turned into a full community outing — the kind of intercultural exchange event where members share a taste of home with each other.
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