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PCE - "Philosophic Conversation in English" is a discussion event in English language which focuses on psychology, philosophy, self-consciousness and self-realization. The conversation is based on inclusive discussion rules. We will meet at at a restaurant where we will have a private room exclusively reserved for our event. At the beginning we will choose the two topics to discuss. Everybody can suggest a topic. Afterwards we will vote what topics to discuss. The person who suggests a winning topic will start the discussion by explaining his/her idea. Afterwards everybody gets his/her chance to make a statement. But you can also decide to remain silent and only listen, if you prefer that. We have a time limit for statements, so that everybody has enough time to speak. It is not allowed to interrupt somebody who is speaking. After a statement everybody can ask a question and the speaker will answer. After the first part there will be a 15 minutes break before we start the second part. Everybody is welcome to our event: We are interested in your thoughts and opinions! It is no problem if you arrive late and you can also leave whenever you want. Please don't bring pets to this event because the room is usually very crowded. Please make sure to register for the event to secure your seat! Please check out last event's topics via this link: [http://pce-topic.project-website.org](http://pce-topic.project-website.org/)

Get ready for a Pub Quiz Night at Munchy The Urban Kitchen, where curiosity meets good vibes. From world culture and history to pop culture, sports, music, cinema, and unexpected facts — this quiz is all about testing what you really know. Bring your friends, form a team, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed yet competitive evening. No phones, no Google — just brains, laughs, and great pub energy. Whether you’re a quiz lover or just in for a fun night out, everyone’s welcome. Expect a friendly atmosphere, mixed questions for all levels, and a night that’s more about enjoying the moment than just winning. Think fast, trust your instincts, and let’s see who takes the crown. Good questions. Cold drinks. Proper pub quiz vibes. Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

✨Today evening — rooftop coffee & conversations at Zoku ☕🌇 ⭐️A casual evening to meet open-minded people living and building things in Vienna. ⭐️Just a group of interesting people, good coffee, a rooftop view over Prater, and conversations. Conversation topics can be anything:— life in Vienna— travel & moving abroad— culture, relationships & life experiences— favorite places, ideas, random thoughts—or whatever naturally comes up. ⭐️Free to join.Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole evening. ✨Join our Instagram for more events https://www.instagram.com/vienna_friends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr

Join us for 1 hour of German conversation practice on the go. We will PUNCTUALLY meet in-person at Quartier Belvedere station and then set out for a relaxing walk in the area, e.g. Belvedere palace gardens, Sonnwendviertel or Arsenal park. Exact meeting point is shared after RSVP'ing below. Event is suitable for levels A2/B1/B2 with a German native-speaking facilitator helping with discussion prompts and language questions. In case of bad weather, we will head to a nearby indoor venue instead. Admission is EUR 5.00 in cash (please bring exact amount) to help cover our efforts for organizing and hosting this event. HOW TO JOIN Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete RSVP at https://wien.expat.info/walkntalk *Can't make it in-person? Join the [German Language Café (Online)](https://wien.expat.info/@deutsch) instead*

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

Join us for Padel on this public holiday **How we play** Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Players are welcome Number of courts depends on the number of players * 4-5 players: one court * 8-10 players: two courts * 12-14 players: three courts Teams are mixed all the time. So you will play with/against different players during the event * Teams are put together based on their skill level * We focus on having balanced teams **Equipment** * I provide balls (usually Bullpadel Next) * If you need a racket, you can rent it from me for 2 € (limited number available). You can also rent a racket from the venue for 5 € **Price** * 16-19 € for 2 hours depending on number of players * I use the money to cover the costs for the court, balls and rackets. * You can pay via Revolut, PayPal, instant Bank Transfer or Cash. I prefer transfer over cash. **Cancellation** * Please cancel at least 10h before the event, to give people on the wait list the chance to jump in. Otherwise a late cancellation fee of 10 € must be paid. * Cancel at least 26h before the event in case the wait list is empty. Otherwise a late cancellation fee will be charged * Late Cancellation fees will be donated to Médecins Sans Frontières (Ärzte ohne Grenzen). * I understand that sometimes unexpected things can come up. However, not showing up and failing to let me know is considered disrespectful and goes against the community spirit. People doing uncommented no-shows have to pay the full event fee. **Important** * Playing competitive is allowed (Smashing balls, hitting balls close to opponent player etc.) * We still value fair play and sportsmanship. * Having fun together is way more important as winning. **Other information** * The venue has courts **outdoor only**. Dress accordingly to the weather * We are respectful and warm with each other. Our cultural and professional background is diverse * The host or regular players can ask misbehaving players to step out from the court * The venue has changing rooms and showers free of charge * If you have questions, you can send me a message any time. I speak german too. * I will post the court numbers in the comments, once I know them (\~ 10-15 Minutes before the event starts) * If you have trouble finding me, there is a 90% chance I am wearing a orange shirt

Vienna Networking Salon combines the atmosphere of the great Viennese salons with modern business networking. Historically, salons were places where entrepreneurs, artists, thinkers, and influential people built long-term relationships, exchanged ideas, and closed important deals. This evening brings that concept into a contemporary format for Vienna’s international creative and business community. Participation fee is 10€ What the evening includes: • welcome networking and drinks • a 30-minute interactive workshop inspired by music, storytelling, communication, and collaboration • a second networking session after the workshop • a timed networking corner with curated 15-minute connection slots • a live classical concert by pianist Alla Belova • open networking and conversations after the concert The format is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, startup professionals, artists, and curious minds looking for meaningful business and personal connections in an elegant and genuinely human atmosphere.

Online via zoom. Link will be available soon. Just sign up and copy the event to your CALENDAR Let's start this club together! We are the first (and very few) members so I don't expect a big event) But to meet just a couple of people and practice in a small circle is not nothing!

Komm am Dienstagabend von **18:00 bis 20:00 Uhr** zum English Café im Vienna Mosaik! In entspannter und freundlicher Atmosphäre kannst du kostenlos dein Englisch üben, neue Leute kennenlernen und gute Gespräche führen. Egal ob Anfänger:in oder ob du deine Englischkenntnisse verbessern möchtest – alle sind herzlich willkommen. Es gibt Gruppengespräche, Gesprächsimpulse und viel Raum für lockeren Austausch. Snacks und Getränke stehen bereit, also komm vorbei und genieße eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit. Wir freuen uns auf dich! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Join us Tuesday evening from **18:00 to 20:00** for English Café at Vienna Mosaik! This is a relaxed and welcoming space to practice speaking English at no cost. Meet new people and enjoy meaningful conversations in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re a beginner or want to sharpen your English skills, everyone is welcome. We’ll have group discussions, conversation prompts, and plenty of space to chat naturally. Snacks and drinks are provided, so come as you are, grab a cup, and enjoy a fun time together. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

**Speak German clearly. React confidently. Feel secure in real conversations.** Communication & Conversation Class in German (A2–B2) **Where**: Rienößlgasse 3/4-5; 1040 Vienna **When**: Thursday, 18:30–21:00 **Topic of the week:** Changes every session (e.g. success and failure, communication, society, identity) **2.5 hours of guided speaking practice in German.** In this session you will get: • a structured workbook with a clear topic • relevant vocabulary and expressions for real conversations • guided speaking practice with changing partners • targeted grammar you can actively use • immediate feedback and gentle corrections • practical language for everyday situations and ÖIF/ÖSD exams This is not a language café. It’s structured communication training with real progress. All sessions are led by an experienced and certified German teacher in a supportive and focused atmosphere. *First session: 10€* *Single session: 40€* *5-session pass: 175€ (valid 6 weeks; non-refundable*)* **Info & registration:** [www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/en/kommunikationskurs](http://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com/en/kommunikationskurs) **WhatsApp:** +43 677 64306389 **E-Mail:** info@diedeutschteixlerei.com **If you want to finally speak German more clearly, confidently and naturally, join us.** **Sicher Deutsch sprechen. Klar reagieren. Dich in echten Gesprächen wohlfühlen.** Kommunikations- und Konversationskurs Deutsch (A2–B2) **Wo:** Rienößlgasse 3/4-5, 1040 Wien **Wann:** Donnerstag, 18:30–21:00 **Thema der Woche:** wechselt jede Einheit *(z. B. Erfolg und Scheitern, Kommunikation, Gesellschaft, Identität)* **2,5 Stunden geführtes Sprechtraining auf Deutsch.** In dieser Einheit bekommst du: • ein strukturiertes Workbook mit klarem Thema • relevanten Wortschatz und Redemittel für echte Gespräche • geführte Gespräche mit wechselnden Partnern • gezielte Grammatik, die du aktiv anwenden kannst • direktes Feedback und sanfte Korrekturen • praktische Sprache für Alltag und ÖIF-/ÖSD-Prüfungen Das ist kein Sprachcafé. Das ist strukturiertes Kommunikationstraining mit echtem Fortschritt. Alle Einheiten werden von einer erfahrenen Dozentin für Deutsch als Fremdsprache geleitet – in einer unterstützenden und fokussierten Atmosphäre. *Schnupperstunde: 10€* *Einzeltermin: 40€* *5er-Block: 175€ (gültig 6 Wochen; keine Rückerstattung*)* **Info & Anmeldung:** [www.diedeutschteixlerei.com](http://www.diedeutschteixlerei.com) **WhatsApp:** +43 677 64306389 **E-Mail:** info@diedeutschteixlerei.com **Wenn du endlich klarer, sicherer und flüssiger Deutsch sprechen willst, bist du hier richtig.** **Der 5er-Block ist ab Zahlungseingang 6 Wochen gültig. Nicht konsumierte Einheiten verfallen danach. Eine Rückerstattung ist ausgeschlossen.* **The 5-session package is valid for 6 weeks from the date of payment. Any unused sessions will expire after this period. Refunds are not possible*.

**Achtung:** **Dieser Kurs besteht aus zwei Teilen: der 2. Teil folgt in zwei Wochen am 13. Juni!** Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie an beiden Kursteilen teilnehmen können! Manchmal lassen wir uns einschüchtern von anderen, die sich mit größter Selbstverständlichkeit mit ihren Ansichten und Interessen in den Vordergrund stellen. * **Manchmal sind wir sprachlos, wenn andere uns beleidigen, uns klein reden oder Dinge von uns verlangen, die wir nicht wollen, aber dennoch nicht ablehnen können.** In einer kleinen freundlichen Gruppe üben wir uns darin zu wachsen, fest zu stehen, Grenzen zu ziehen und uns durchzusetzen: körperlich, emotional und verbal. Damit wir es das nächste Mal da draußen auch schaffen! **Die Sprache im Workshop ist Deutsch.** Teilnehmende, deren Erstsprache nicht Deutsch ist, sollten mindestens **Deutschniveau B2** haben. Bei Verständnisfragen kann jedoch auf Englisch oder Französisch übersetzt werden. - **-->** **Dieser Workshop wurde neu erstellt, deshalb ist die Teilnahme kostenlos.** **Doch eine freiwillige Spende ist sehr willkommen!** **Hinweis:** **Dieser Kurs wird voraussichtlich in absehbarer Zeit auch auf Englisch und auf Französisch angeboten werden. Bei Interesse bitte dieser Gruppe folgen!** **+++++++** **STANDING TALL WITH CONFIDENCE - 1st part** **Attention please:** **This course consists of 2 parts!** **The 2nd part will take place the 13th of June.** Please make sure that you can participate at both parts! Sometimes we let ourselves be intimidated by others who naturally push themselves to the forefront with their views and interests. * **Sometimes we are left speechless when others insult us, belittle us, or demand things that we don’t want but feel unable to refuse.** In a small, friendly group, we practice growing, standing firm, setting boundaries, and asserting ourselves: physically, emotionally, and verbally – so that we can succeed out there next time! **The workshop language is German**. Participants whose first language is not German should have **at least a B2 level**. However, for comprehension questions, translations into English or French can be provided. **--> This workshop has been newly created, therefore the participation will be free of charge.** **But free donation will be very welcome!** **Note:** **This course is also expected to be offered in English in the near future. If you are interested, please follow this group!** **+++++++** **S'AFFIRMER AVEC ASSURANCE - 1ère partie** **Attention: ce cours est divisé en deux parties!** **La 2ème partie se déroulera au 13 juin.** S.v.p., assurez-vous de pouvoir participer à toutes les deux parties! Parfois, nous nous laissons intimider par d'autres qui se mettent en avant avec leurs opinions et leurs intérêts avec la plus grande assurance. * **Parfois, nous restons sans voix lorsque d'autres nous insultent, nous rabaissent ou exigent de nous des choses que nous ne voulons pas, mais que nous n'arrivons pourtant pas à refuser.** Au sein d'un petit groupe bienveillant, nous nous exerçons à grandir, à rester fermes, à poser des limites et à nous affirmer : physiquement, émotionnellement et verbalement. Pour que nous y arrivions aussi, la prochaine fois, dans le monde extérieur ! **La langue du workshop est l'allemand.** Les participants dont la langue maternelle n'est pas l'allemand doivent avoir **au moins un niveau B2.** En cas de questions de compréhension, une traduction en anglais ou en français est toutefois possible. **--> Cet atelier vient d'être crée et pour cette raison la participation sera gratuite.** **Mais une donation libre sera la bienvenue!** **Remarque :** **Ce cours sera probablement proposé prochainement aussi en français. Si vous êtes intéressé(e), n'hésitez pas à suivre ce groupe !**

Hey folks, WE ARE BACK AGAIN! This Badminton meet-up is for ALL levels: beginners - advanced - experts. Everyone is welcome to join and test their skills and have some fun together. The organiser will reserve courts in advance - PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU REALLY PLAN TO COME (OR CANCEL ASAP IF SOMETHING CAME UP) SO WE HAVE CORRECT NUMBERS. Late cancelation (before 24 hours) or no show would be asked to pay. We are meeting at about 6:50 pm near the reception by the lounge. Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes and a water bottle with you. The organiser will be at the club about 10 min. ahead of time and pay for all - please pay the organiser after/before the event!! Cost is 22€ per court, the fee should be around 6€. It is possible to rent rackets from the club, if necessary (3€). Sometimes members have spare rackets - please ask. Enjoy!

Du sprichst schon gut Deutsch (B2–C1) und möchtest einfach öfter reden? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir treffen uns in kleinen Gruppen in gemütlichen Wiener Cafés und plaudern entspannt über alles, was uns gerade interessiert, oder über ein vorher vereinbartes Thema. Auch Muttersprachler:innen sind herzlich willkommen. Die kleine Runde ist bewusst gewählt: So hören wir einander gut und kommen leichter ins Gespräch. 👉 **Ein paar Infos, damit alles gut läuft:** – Bitte verwende deinen echten Vornamen und ein Profilfoto. – Melde dich nur an, wenn du wirklich kommen kannst. – Falls etwas dazwischenkommt, sag bitte rechtzeitig ab. – Die **genaue Location** wird am Vorabend des Treffens an die bestätigten Teilnehmer:innen kommuniziert und in den Kommentaren sichtbar sein. – Wer ohne Absage nicht erscheint, kann leider nicht in der Gruppe bleiben. Wir möchten die Treffen zuverlässig und angenehm für alle halten. Ich freue mich auf entspannte Gespräche und eine nette, motivierte Runde! 😊

⭐️Speed Networking Vienna Make connections. Find opportunities. Meet new friends. ⭐️Looking to expand your circle, meet inspiring people and actually enjoy the process? This is not just about business contacts — it’s about real human connection, shared interests and new friendships that can grow into something meaningful. 🔄 How it works: 10-minute one-to-one chats, new person each round. Easy, natural and relaxed — no awkward vibes, no forced conversations. ⭐️Perfect for people from different professions who want to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas and simply meet great new people. 💎Price 10€ (cash) and order a drink 📌 Limited spots. Please register if you are really come and unregister if your circumstances changed. If you are registered and won’t come you can loose the possibility to join next time. Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new contacts and new friends. 💬✨ Join us on Instagram for more events https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless. But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one. We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows. No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with. **What you’ll learn:** * Why “better prompting” is really about better context * How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers * How to use examples, constraints, and output formats * How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough * How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.