Über uns
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and software engineering - and a community of passionate, purpose-led individuals. We have one mission: We think disruptively to deliver technology to address our clients' toughest challenges, all while seeking to revolutionize the IT industry and create positive social change.
We are intentional about making technology a better place for all. Thoughtworkers are encouraged to stand up, speak up, and advocate for who and what they believe in. We host events and talks tackling intersectionality, discrimination and bias in tech because we believe conversations create understanding and diversity in organizations and thinking.
Here you are free to learn and to share on any platform. Free to feel safe in your own skin. Free to follow your latest curiosity to an unknown place. Free to challenge ideas, assumptions, and solutions - no matter who they belong to (respectfully). Free to experiment and recommend the right tech without bias. Free to change career paths. Free to make technology a better place for all.
We like to share our knowledge and would like to invite you to become part of this meetup group to stay up to date with our latest events - you don't have to be a Thoughtworker to join this community :)
Our venue in Cologne is a barrier free non-smoking area. Unfortunately, the toilets are not wheelchair accessible.
Code of Conduct:
tl;dr: Be excellent to each other
A primary goal of Thoughtworks’ events is to be inclusive to a diverse group of people from all walks of life. Therefore, we are dedicated to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, appearance, disability, marital status, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).
Our code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our events, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour. Find our Code of Conduct here: https://www.thoughtworks.com/code-of-conduct-germany
Find a selection of our Meetup recordings at: https://bit.ly/31C1DxU
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Thoughtworks ist eine Software Beratung – und eine Gemeinschaft von engagierten, zielorientierten Menschen.
Wir wollen die Technologiebranche zu einem besseren Ort für alle machen. Wir ermutigen ThoughtworkerInnen, aufzustehen, sich frei zu äußern und dafür einzutreten, an wen und an was sie glauben. Wir veranstalten Events und Vorträge zu Themen wie z.B. Diskriminierung oder Vorurteile in der Technologiebranche, weil wir glauben, dass Konversation Verständnis und Vielfalt schafft.
Als ThoughtworkerIn hast du die Freiheit, auf allen möglichen Wegen und Plattformen zu lernen und das Gelernte mit anderen zu teilen. Du bist frei, du selbst zu sein. Frei, den Themen, die dich begeistern, zu folgen und unbekannte Bereiche oder Tech Stacks zu erkunden. Frei, Ideen, Annahmen und Lösungen in Frage zu stellen – egal zu wem sie gehören. Frei, zu experimentieren. Frei, deinen Weg zu ändern. Frei, die Welt durch Technologie zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.
Wir konzentrieren uns auf die Weiterentwicklung der ganzen Software-Branche. Und wir finden, Wissen sollte man teilen.
Werde Teil unserer Meetup Gruppe und bleibe auf dem Laufenden über unsere aktuelle Events - du musst kein ThoughtworkerIn sein, um Teil dieser Gemeinschaft zu sein :)
Unser Veranstaltungsort in Köln ist eine barrierefreie Nichtraucherzone. Leider sind die Toiletten nicht mit Rollstühlen zugänglich.
Code of Conduct:
tl;dr: Seid ausgezeichnet zueinander
Eines unserer Hauptziele bei Veranstaltungen mit und von Thoughtworks ist es, einen sicheren Raum für alle Teilnehmer zu schaffen. Deshalb sind wir bestrebt, ein freundliches, sicheres, inklusives und einladendes Umfeld zu kreieren - unabhängig von ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Nationalität, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Alter, Aussehen, Familienstand, Sozioökonomischem Status und Religionszugehörigkeit (oder keiner Zugehörigkeit).
Unser Verhaltenskodex (Code of Conduct) beschreibt unsere Erwartungen an alle, die unsere Räumlichkeiten nutzen und/oder an unseren Veranstaltungen teilnehmen, sowie die Folgen bei inakzeptablem Verhalten. Erfahre hier mehr: https://www.thoughtworks.com/de/code-of-conduct-germany
Eine Auswahl unserer Meetup-Recordings finden Sie unter:[ https://bit.ly/31C1DxU](https://bit.ly/31C1DxU)
Bevorstehende Events (1)
Alles ansehen- From Insights to Agents: WiBD NRW x Thoughtworks collaborationThoughtWorks Köln, Köln
From Insights to Agents: Turning Data into Business Outcomes and Smarter AI Systems
Join us for an evening of real-world use cases and impactful discussions at the intersection of data, AI, and business strategy. Thoughtworks and Women in BigData NRW are excited to co-host this event, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts from across the data and AI landscape.
Hear from Inna Zykova (Thoughtworks), who will explore how AI agents can move beyond basic chatbots to perform complex, real-world tasks; and Mareike Heller (DeepL), who will share how robust marketing data foundations can align metrics with business impact across decentralized teams.
You’ll get to learn directly from experts tackling real-world challenges, take away ideas you can use in your own work, and meet others who share your passion for data and AI.
We believe in the beauty of diversity in all its forms, and everyone is welcome to attend!
Agenda
- 6:30 PM - Welcome and Check-in
- 7:00 PM - Talk 1: Beyond chatbots: How to build smarter AI-powered systems with agents - Inna Zykova, Data Engineer Consultant at Thoughtworks
- 7:30 PM - 15 min break
- 7:45 PM - Talk 2 : Marketing measurement foundations as a catalyst for strategic data initiatives - Mareike Heller, Senior Data Scientist at DeepL
- 8:15 PM - Networking Session
Come and join us in evening full of great talks and networking opportunities over delicious snacks and drinks!
Featured talks and abstracts
Talk 1: Beyond Chatbots: How to Build Smarter AI-Powered Systems with Agents - Inna Zykova, Data Engineer Consultant at Thoughtworks
Chatbots are everywhere—but let’s be honest, they often fall short. They can answer simple questions, but when it comes to handling complex tasks or truly helping users, they quickly hit their limits. That made us ask: what comes after chatbots?
In this talk, we’ll share how we moved beyond basic bots and started building smart AI agents—systems that don’t just chat, but actually do things. We started simple: we created an agent that could answer domain-specific questions, call APIs, use tools behind the scenes, and handle technical queries. We offered this as a template to our customers—and then we watched. The results were impressive. Our users quickly found creative and valuable ways to adapt the agent to their needs, and we learned a lot from their use cases.
We’ll share some insights and show why we believe agents are the next step in building smarter AI-powered systems.Talk 2: Marketing measurement foundations as a catalyst for strategic data initiatives - Mareike Heller, Senior Data Scientist at DeepL
This talk shares the journey of building a scalable performance marketing reporting system from the ground up covering key deliverables such as attribution, ROAS, and customer lifetime value. It explores how a concrete use case sparked a cross-organisational initiative among decentralised data teams to improve data quality and drive measurable business impact. A central theme of the talk is the ongoing need to bridge the gap between business goals and data realities - translating value lineage across domains to build solutions that truly matter for business. At its core, this reflects DeepL’s broader mission: breaking down barriers through translation - not just across languages, but between business and data, enabling meaningful collaboration and valuable data products.
