Dear DIS40 Nord members, It seems like only yesterday, that we were standing together on the most beautiful roofs of Hamburg enjoying the warm sunsets at our events, now the speculoos are in the shops and the end of the year is approaching. We would like to look back with you on what we consider to be a very active and diverse DIS40 North year 2023 and therefore invite you to network with us in a relaxed atmosphere on 7 December 2023 and perhaps even exchange a biscuit recipe or two. In order to give us some space of our own - without shuffling through the alleys of the crowded Christmas markets - we have reserved our own cottage at the WinterPride Christmas Market on Lange Reihe in Hamburg. There, from 7pm onwards, we will have plenty of "Glühwein" (also non-alcoholic), "Lebkuchen" (gingerbread) and a few little Christmas surprises eagerly waiting to be consumed by us. Many thanks already for the generous sponsorship, the origin of which we will announce at the event itself. There will be no "official" programme, but we would like to give you a little preview of our plans for the year 2024. In addition, after one year in office, we are especially looking forward to your feedback: What did you like in 2023? What would you like to see more of, and perhaps less of? We are already looking forward to an open exchange with you. When the Christmas market closes its doors at some point, we are sure to find a nice follow-up location, we are currently preparing something for you... Here's to a cosy get-together! And in case we do not see each other this year, we wish you a peaceful end of the year with your loved ones.