Independent Game Development

🎤Super international event in Milan: English Standup Comedy Open Mic!🎤 Show will be on **EVERY Tuesday** at Ostello Bello Centrale. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends!! We also encourage people to go on the stage for a free drink if you have funny stories or jokes! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. Follow us on instagram: **yellowdicomedy**

**N.B. Per partecipare occorre registrarsi al seguente link: [https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-dietro-il-salone-del-mobile-insight-idee-e-criticita-1986439404733](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-dietro-il-salone-del-mobile-insight-idee-e-criticita-1986439404733)** Durante i **giorni del Salone del Mobile Milano**, Milano diventa il centro mondiale del **design**, dell’**innovazione** e della **creatività.** Ma spesso le conversazioni più interessanti nascono proprio fuori dai padiglioni ufficiali: **nei momenti di confronto**, nelle **discussioni spontanee** e negli **scambi di prospettive** tra professionisti curiosi. Questo meetup nasce proprio con questo spirito. **Un incontro informale ma strutturato** per riflettere insieme su ciò che **il Salone ci ispira**: le idee che funzionano, le sfide che emergono e le opportunità che possiamo intravedere per il **futuro del design**, dell’**innovazione** e dei **processi creativi.** Per facilitare la conversazione utilizzeremo **Rose, Thorn, Bud**, una microstruttura molto efficace per generare insight e riflessioni condivise

Every year it starts with *“Guys, Eurovision is so...”* and **somehow ends with everyone screaming lyrics together after the third spritz.** So yes, it’s that time again. **On Tuesday 12th we watch the Eurovision semifinals together** at QUO, with live commentary, questionable opinions, dramatic reactions and our very serious popular jury voting every performance and outfit. And obviously: ☀️ **Aperitivo** in the outdoor area from 18:00 🍺 **Beer tower promo:** 21€ until 21:00 🗳️ **Voting sheets available** because we take nonsense very seriously **Eurovision @ QUO Bar** \- line up: \- First semifinal on Tuesday 12/05\. \- Second semifinal continues Thursday 14/05\. \- Final on Saturday 16/05 **Note:** **RSVP on Meetup does not include a table reservation.** To reserve a table, please use this link: [www.quomilano.com/prenotazionetavolo](http://www.quomilano.com/prenotazionetavolo) **QUO Bar** \- Porta Romana\, Milan

**(11:00 AM)** 🔹**Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/Coworkingdayatrandstadboxmay)** **Looking for a super productive day with other marketing pros?** Come join us at COWORKING DAY AT RANDSTAD BOX for a day packed with networking, collaboration, and learning! Here's what's in store: * Connect with your DMK Tribe community * Get your projects done in a motivating workspace * Unlock new opportunities and insights * **Don't miss out on leveling up your digital marketing game and growing your network!** **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56](https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn:** [Digital Marketing Group ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) **Become a membe**r Social platform → [www.dmktribe.com](https://dmktribe.com/) (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram** → [@dmktribemilan](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribemilan/) Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal and Spain? Check out our latest magazine here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) **About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. **With over 7.000 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values **❤️ Love \| Caring \| Serving \| Learning \| Inclusion** ***Come network with Milan's most dynamic marketers! Let's grow together.***

L'evento è gratuito, ma per partecipare è necessario [registrarsi qui](https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-meetup-14-local-ai-1987537914405). Quattordicesimo meetup della nostra community. Questa volta, esploreremo il mondo della **Local AI**: capiremo davvero cosa significa eseguire modelli e agenti on‑premises, quali sono le possibilità concrete oggi e quali scenari si aprono per chi vuole portare l’AI vicino ai propri dati e alla propria infrastruttura. 18:30 Apertura check-in 19:00 Talk "Opening" 19:15 Talk "Local AI oggi: modelli, hardware e compromessi" (speaker: Alessio Soldano, IBM) 20:00 Talk "Agenti AI con "carattere" grazie ad OpenClaw" (speaker: Alfredo Morresi, Google) 20:45 Aperitivo e networking

**(7:00 PM)** 🔹**Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/MilanNetworkingDigitalMarketingTribeMeetup)** **Milan: Networking & Digital Marketing Tribe Meetup** **Connect, Share & Grow with Digital Marketing Pros!** Join **DMK Tribe for an evening** of networking, learning, and collaboration with Milan’s digital marketing community. Whether you're an expert or just starting out, this is your chance to: ✅ Connect with like-minded professionals ✅ Share ideas and experiences ✅ Learn from industry peers **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56](https://forms.gle/apoKitZ3BzkRuJf56) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn:** [Digital Marketing Group ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/) ✈️ **Telegram:** [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0) **Become a membe**r Social platform → [www.dmktribe.com](https://dmktribe.com/) (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram** → [@dmktribemilan](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribemilan/) Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal and Spain? Check out our latest magazine here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine/) **About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. **With over 7.000 active members**, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values **❤️ Love \| Caring \| Serving \| Learning \| Inclusion** ***Come network with Milan's most dynamic marketers! Let's grow together.***

Don't forget to get your ticket on Eventbrite to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/post-technical-data-practitioner-impulses-and-conversation-tickets-1988266535731 Data practitioners (Data Scientists, Architects and Engineers, AI/ML Engineers and Strategists, etc) are changing the world, bringing machine learning and AI models to life, building the recommender systems that influence what we buy, watch, and listen to, and deciding how companies use the data they have about us. Our roles as data practitioners now have an impact beyond the immediate technical work we do. We believe it's time to reconsider our understanding of ourselves and our role to meet the growing influence our work has on our companies and society at large and to remain relevant as the technical aspect of our work becomes more automated. We call this the "post-technical data practitioner". Talk 1: Post-Technical Data Practitioner (Davide Posillipo, Komebi Studio) Talk 2: Stoic Data Scientist Framework (Rachel Berryman, Common Digital) Speakers: Rachel Berryman is an AI and Data Strategist based in Berlin. Rachel focuses on building responsible AI systems, primarily in the energy sector, and writes a substack on making better data solutions: [commondigital.substack.com](http://commondigital.substack.com/) Davide Posillipo is a Data Scientist and co-founder of Komebi Studio, a design studio dedicated to exploring the intersections between Data, AI and Design. During the last 4 years he focused on Data Engineering, Deep Learning and Machine Learning leading an R&D team for an Italian consulting company. He serves as member of the Advisory Boards of the Product-Service Systems Design (Politecnico di Milano) and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Università degli Studi di Milano) master degrees courses.

**Games Night @ QUO Bar** **Every Wednesday from 19:00** until bar closing, QUO Bar turns into a playground for games, drinks and good company. **Join us for a casual Games Night** where you can challenge new friends (or strangers who might become friends) with **beer pong, table football, Jenga and other table games**. It’s the perfect excuse to meet people, laugh a bit and break the ice. **Just show up, grab a drink and start playing.** Come alone or with friends. There’s always a game going on and a table you can join. **Every Wednesday. From 19:00 until bar closing** **QUO Bar** \- Porta Romana\, Milan

**[Italiano/English Friendly] 🎲** **[English]** A relaxed afternoon at Parco Sempione to meet new people, play light games and enjoy an Italian-style merenda in the park. I’ll bring easy-to-learn board games and social games, perfect even if you don’t usually play. You can come alone or bring a friend. Feel free to bring a snack, a drink or a picnic blanket. I’ll post updates in the event chat, including a photo of our spot in the park. If you arrive later, just message me here on Meetup or Instagram: @meetandchill_it **[Italiano]** Pomeriggio rilassato al Parco Sempione per conoscere nuove persone tra giochi leggeri, merenda e chiacchiere. Porterò giochi facili da spiegare, perfetti anche per chi non gioca spesso. Puoi venire anche da solo/a o con un amico/a; se vuoi porta uno snack, qualcosa da bere o un telo. Pubblicherò aggiornamenti nella chat dell’evento, inclusa una foto del punto in cui saremo al parco. Se arrivi più tardi, scrivimi pure su Meetup o Instagram: @meetandchill_it

*This club is for founders, VCs, operators, and startup ecosystem players — past, present, and future.* ​ Padel is one of those games you can pick up at any point in your life and immediately enjoy. You don't need to be fit, you don't need a background in racket sports, you just need to show up. The court is small enough that nothing feels out of reach, and the glass walls do half the work for you. ​What makes it special is that you actually talk while you play. Between points, during rallies, after a shot that somehow worked — there's a natural rhythm to padel that makes conversation easy. You get to know your partner in a way that just doesn't happen sitting across a table. ​We had a rally once that went on so long everyone stopped caring who won the point. That's kind of the spirit of the whole thing. ​ **🎯 What to Expect** ​**Two courts, at least 8 players** — we rotate and run mini-tournaments when numbers allow. All levels, always. ​ **Real conversations** — with your partner, between points, after the game. No agenda. ​**Competitive but Chill** — good plays, better laughs, and a rematch culture. 🔄 ​**💸 €15 per person** — pay before the game: [paypal.me/alexbing2](paypal.me/alexbing2) Paying upfront keeps the courts full and the group reliable. No last-minute ghosts. Arrive 15 minutes early to warm up and meet people. ​ **⚠️ Cancellation Policy** Cancel at least 2 days before if you can't make it — someone on the waiting list will be very happy to take your spot. No-shows without notice lose their €15 deposit and get moved to the waiting list for future events.

**🍻 SOCIAL DRINKING GAMES** Ice-breakers? Boring. We prefer cups, rules you’ll forget in 5 minutes, and instant friendships. Lose the game, take a sip. Win the game, take a sip anyway. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

✨ **Be Indie Pop\-Up – Urban Edition \| Milano** Il 16 maggio, Be Indie Community porta all’Urban Hive Milano un evento dedicato alla bellezza indipendente e al Made in Italy. Un pop-up immersivo dove scoprire brand skincare innovativi, incontrare i founder e vivere un’esperienza autentica tra sostenibilità, ricerca e visione imprenditoriale. Durante l’evento sarà possibile testare i prodotti, ricevere consulenze personalizzate e conoscere da vicino le storie e i valori dei brand indie che stanno ridefinendo il futuro della cosmetica. Un appuntamento unico per chi ama la skincare, l’innovazione e le realtà indipendenti. L'evento è organizzato da [Be Indie Community](https://beindie.it/)

Allenare la mente è importante come allenare il proprio corpo. La Mindfulness è uno strumento concreto per migliorare la consapevolezza del momento presente, gestire ansia e stress. Non è un semplice "svuotare la mente" ma una disciplina capace di trasformarti respiro dopo respiro in un osservatore non giudicante. Dove? **The Cozy Studio A.S.D.** **via Massarenti, 14 - Milano** **I posti sono limitati. E' necessaria la prenotazione.** Per info: 80calmalab@gmail.com

**Vi invito a un pomeriggio di relax per provare uno dei tanti giochi della nostra collezione**

This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.