Applying AI Events in Belgrade

Open source powers much of today's software, but building a successful project requires far more than writing code. Behind every popular library or framework lie difficult technical decisions, community building, and long-term commitment.

For our next event, we are pleased to introduce our guest speaker Valerii Smirnov, an open-source developer and creator of the preact-signals tooling library (https://github.com/XantreDev/preact-signals).

Valerii will walk us through the story of starting his own open source project, the problem it solved, reasons behind it's inception and lessons (and friends) he made along the way! He will also discuss the impact of AI on the open-source ecosystem, how it changes the way developers contribute, and what it means for the future of community-driven software.

Whether you're considering launching your first open source project, or just looking to better understand what happens behind the scenes, this session will provide practical insights and an honest perspective.

Join us, meet like-minded people, and connect with others who share a passion for software engineering. See you there!

👨‍💻 Valerii Smirnov
📆 Date & Time: July 1 at 7pm
📍 Location: Haos Community Space Terazije, Kraljice Natalije 11

JS Belgrade is about building a community that thrives on curiosity and shared experience. We bring together developers, designers, product managers, and all curious minds to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and grow as a community.

FAQ
What language is this event in?
This event is in English.

How long does this event last?
Between 2 to 3 hours.

Can beginners attend?
Absolutely. The talk is aimed at anyone interested in software engineering, regardless of experience level.

Is the event free?
Yes, but sure sure to rsvp your spot.

Will there be networking after the talk?
Of course! After each event, you'll be able to talk to the event speaker or meet and chat with other attendees.

On July 9, we’re hosting a new Belgrade Tech Talks meetup dedicated to practical AI in product and engineering.

Location: Ulica Ideja 2 · Belgrade
Time: July 9, 6:00 PM
Language: Russian

Together with our speakers, we’ll explore how AI assistants are changing the way users interact with complex systems, how teams can observe and debug LLM-powered features in production, and what happens when AI moves beyond simple prompts into real tools, data, and actions.

This meetup will be useful for developers, product managers, data engineers, DevOps engineers, solution architects, and anyone interested in how AI is being implemented in real products — not as a buzzword, but as working systems.

What we’ll discuss:

Don’t Teach Your LLM a UI Language — MCP Apps Are the Standard
Chat UIs often break when complex product data, maps, dashboards, and reports are squeezed into Markdown tables. We’ll talk about why teaching an LLM a custom UI language can quickly become fragile, and how MCP Apps offer a more reliable way to deliver real interactive UI from MCP servers.

Exploring AI Observability Sidecars: LLM-Assisted Triage Inside the Production Perimeter
As AI features move into production, teams need better ways to monitor, understand, and debug them. This talk will explore how observability sidecars can support LLM-assisted triage while keeping analysis close to the production environment.

Is UI Dead?
If users can ask questions, receive insights, trigger actions, and work with data through AI assistants, what happens to traditional interfaces? We’ll discuss how the role of UI is changing — and why the future may be less about replacing interfaces and more about rethinking how people interact with systems.

We’ll also have a practical demo session on agentic AI: a short, hands-on introduction showing how AI can work not just as a chatbot, but as an agent with access to data, tools, and actions.

Expect practical examples, real product lessons, live discussion, and networking with the local tech community in Belgrade.

Join us on July 9 for an evening about AI, product engineering, and the future of human-computer interaction.

General Admission — Free
Includes access to talks, demo session, Q&A, and networking.

VIP Pass — Paid
Includes reserved VIP seating, food/catering, and recordings.
Please note: RSVP on Meetup confirms your general attendance. To reserve a VIP Pass, please complete $10 payment via the VIP registration link: https://buy.stripe.com/28E3cv9DG8ZK1WRbAObMQ0a

QA professionals often grapple with ambiguous requirements, scaling testing across diverse environments, and the challenge of integrating new tech like AI. Traditional methods can fall short, leaving teams feeling overwhelmed. You need proven strategies that work in the complex, real world.
​Join us to navigate these complexities. Discover practical approaches to crowdtesting, learn to manage difficult project situations, and see how AI can genuinely streamline test management without the hype. Get actionable advice from a seasoned Testing Manager.
​Reserve your spot today to transform your QA approach.

​What Will You Learn

• ​You'll identify key differences between QA tester and manager roles and how to bridge that gap effectively.
• ​You'll understand the critical components for successful crowdtesting projects in diverse environments.
• ​You'll gain strategies to effectively manage ambiguous requirements and stakeholder pressure with confidence.
• ​You'll discover practical, hype-free applications of AI to streamline your QA management tasks.
• ​You'll walk away with a simple framework to analyze before executing, question unclear requests, protect testers, and bring alternatives to the table.

​Agenda

• ​6:00 PM CET: Welcome and Networking (10 min)
• ​6:10 PM CET: Testing in the Real World: Crowdtesting, Ambiguity, and AI (60 min)
• ​7:10 PM CET: Q&A and Discussion (20 min)
• ​7:30 PM CET: Dinner and Networking

​Who Should Attend

• ​QA Engineers
• ​Test Leads
• ​QA Managers
• ​Product Owners working closely with QA
• ​Aspiring Testing Managers If you're ready to elevate your testing strategy and leadership, reserve your spot today.