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**PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS CHANGE! We're now at [w3hub.berlin](https://w3hub.berlin)** [Qase](https://qase.io) is presenting the **twelfth** Meetup on Quality Engineering in Berlin. As usual, we’re bringing you three deep-dive talks, **but also something extremely new and exciting — food testing activity. Don't worry, we won't be the test subjects, we will feed the spectrometer and see if our tests pass or fail :)** **AGENDA** **1\. Sebastian Kasanmascheff\, CEO/Owner @ Altum Solutions:** ***Wetware QA Jumpstart: Hands-On Spectrometer Demo*** Did last meetup’s “Food QA: Testing Tasting” session whet your appetite for wetware testing? Well here is an invitation to turn theory into practice with a live showcase of the device that taste-tests like a human, namely, the spectrometer. Take a leap from the familiar realms of software and hardware into the exotic world of wetware: translate between computer bits and chemical bonds, complement your programmer hoodie with a lab coat, and let us test what is in our food: \- How much protein is really in your protein powder? \- Can you trust the fat content values on your milk packaging? \- What ingredients are hiding in your favourite fast food meal? Learn how to answer such questions by joining the Altum Solutions team for an end-to-end spectroscopy workflow: from sample preparation to ML/AI-enhanced scientific analysis. This same wetware QA pipeline empowers sustainable lab automation across Big Food, AgriTech, and Pharma 4.0. **BYOB — Bring Your Own Bytes/Bites** **2\. Jaideep Naik\, Senior Software Engineer: *The Migration Hell: From Ghost Inspector to Cypress*** Jaideep will share his lessons from a 12-month test automation migration from Ghost Inspector (low-code) to Cypress (code-first). Limited planning led to flaky tests, slow CI pipelines, and lost trust in automation. Covers the key challenges — skills gap moving to JavaScript, tightly coupled tests, inefficient Page Object Model, UI-based auth bottlenecks, static test data, no coding standards — and the solutions that fixed them: phased migration, page-based POM with standardized locators, API-based auth, dynamic test data, and PR reviews from the start. **3\. Radik Zagirov\, Founder @ Agentiqa: Quality Is Binary: Why Your Coverage Metrics Don't Matter After the First Escalation** Radik argues that shipping code has become essentially free — AI writes code, CI/CD deploys it. But quality hasn't kept up. The bottleneck has shifted to people and processes, and business perceives quality as binary: everything works, or QA failed. One escalation erases months of coverage improvements and process building. Radik will share his understanding, that the answer isn't better testing but rather better communication. How to explain QA's value in the language of money, risk, and speed, and how to build "opportunity tunnels" — systematic channels that make QA's impact visible before an incident forces the conversation. **4\. Anupam Krishnamurthy\, Head of AI Testing @ TestSolutions GmbH:** **Ensemble Testing of an LLM Application** Earlier in November, Anupam demonstrated how we could test LLMs by using the LLM-as-a-judge approach. In that session, somebody asked, how can we trust an LLM to judge another LLM? In this session, we put LLM judges to the test. We'll do some live testing to have an LLM judge evaluate an existing RAG application. We'll then put up the results on the big screen and take a look together, to verify if our LLM judge is working as expected. In other words, everybody in the room will judge the judge. Can an LLM judge survive the scrutiny of a hundred pair of expert eyes? Come and find out in this live ensemble testing session.

Join and let's have an unique swing experience! **Discover fresh arrangements specially created for dancers, performed LIVE in the stunning Ballhaus Berlin!** It's a unique chance to dance to the sounds the leading Big Band in Berlin and have an unforgettable time. Mark the dates: **📅 5. Januar 📅 12. Januar 📅 2. Februar 📅 2. März 📅 16. März 📅 20. April 📅 4. Mai 📅 18. Mai 📅 1. Juni 📅 15. Juni 📅 6. Juli 📅 20. Juli** Location remains king: 📍 Ballhaus Berlin Ballroom, Chausseestraße 102 Program: 🎓 19:00: Swing dance introduction with Swing Base (No partner and no prior knowledge necessary!) 🎺 20:00: Big Band concert (2 Sets) + DJ 🎫 Ticket prices for dancers €20 (instead of €25!) only with prior reservation! Reservation here: [https://swingbase.de/mondayswing](https://swingbase.de/mondayswing) "Swing Is On Parade" is more than just music – it's an invitation to swing through the night with us.

Importante: O grupo é ativo e o encontro acontece toda segunda (geralmente tem pelo menos 10 participantes, mesmo que não apareçam aqui no aplicativo). A gente se organiza mais por um grupo de WhatsApp do que pelo MeetUp. Entre em contato com Timur para ser adicionada/o ao grupo de WhatsApp. Hallo Leute / Oi, pessoal! Hallo an alle! Montag machen wir einen Sprachaustausch Portugiesisch-Deutsch. Wir treffen uns um 19:00 Uhr im Yorkschlösschen. Es ist egal, ob du bereits gut Portugiesisch sprichst oder erst dabei bist, die Sprache zu lernen, lass uns gemeinsam üben! Wir sehen uns dort :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Temos um evento bacaninha para quem quer praticar alemão e/ou português em Berlin. Vamos nos encontrar às 19:00h no Yorkschlösschen. Não importa se você já fala bem alemão ou se tá só aprendendo, vamos praticar!

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance** Klassen (fast jeden Montag) 18:15 Uhr Starter 19:30 Uhr Improver / Refresher Für mehr Informationen & Kosten, bitte hier schauen: **[SWING PATROL PANKE](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-panke.html)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Classes (almost) every Monday 18:15 Starter 19:30 Improver / Refresher For more information & cost, please look here: **[SWING PATROL PANKE](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-panke.html)**

Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ärger mit dem Manager bekommen. -> Location Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt Wir sitzen unten oft an den großen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss. Dieses Treffen ist für: -Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knüpfen wollen. -Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knüpfen wollen.

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance** Klassen (fast jeden Montag) 19:00 Uhr Starter 20:15 Uhr Improver / Refresher Für mehr Informationen & Kosten, bitte hier schauen: [SWING PATROL KOLLE 37](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kolle37.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Classes (almost) every Monday 19:00 Uhr Starter 20:15 Uhr Improver / Refresher For more information & cost, please look here: [SWING PATROL KOLLE 37](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-kolle37.html)

Andere drücken die Schulbank, wir aber wollen in gemütlicher (und realer) Atmosphäre wieder aufeinandertreffen und einen Deutsch-Spanisch-Tandemkurs aufleben lassen. Beim einfachen Zusammenkommen und kennenlernen lässt es sich schließlich viel effektiver lernen. und Spaß haben. ...

**It's the cinderella of the wine world.** Long regarded as cheap, sugary plonks, German white wines have gone through such a transformation that even the most sceptical wine critics are singing praises about them (again). The Winzersekt is even regarded as 'the wine world's best-kept secret'. With 13 wine regions of diverse climates and over 30 commercially significant white grapes, Germany is nowadays renowned for its top quality white wines from the venerated Riesling to other native and international varieties. Bring a bottle of German white wine (sparkling or still, dry to sweet) be it single varietal or blends, classical or unconventional, to our next blind tasting and we'll have fun tasting and identifying them. Learn about the two contradicting quality classifications and the latest trends in German wine making. Last but not least, what is a German Cremant anyway?! Together, we taste, analyse, discuss, and attempt to identify what’s in the glass. No expertise is required - Curiosity is enough. Light snacks will be provided to complement the wines. **💶 Contribution** **€25 donation per person (plus your bottle contribution)** **A 72-hour cancellation policy applies.** **Who Should Join?** This evening is open to everyone — from curious enthusiasts to experienced wine lovers. Whether you are beginning your journey into German whites or deepening your understanding, you are welcome. The atmosphere will be relaxed, convivial, and focused on discovery. **📩 How to Join** **To secure your place:** 1️⃣ Sign up via the MeetUp waiting list 2️⃣ Transfer the €25 donation to: [ck.brand@alice-dsl.net](mailto:ck.brand@alice-dsl.net) 3️⃣ Your place will be confirmed upon receipt of payment ***(NOT BEFORE)*** **Come ready to taste, guess, and experience each wine one glass at a time - places are limited to ensure an intimate and engaging tasting experience.**

## DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING & WINE" \- A space where creativity flows and every sip inspires\. Settle into Your Wednesday evening with a glass of wine in hand and step into a cozy, inspiring atmosphere made for sharing stories, listening deeply, and letting Your own voice come alive. Our storytelling and poetry evenings are open to everyone — whether You're just beginning to explore spoken word or You’ve been writing for years. No pressure, just presence. ##### *With gentle, uplifting prompts and space to express Yourself, You’ll create, share, or simply enjoy the power of words in a warm, welcoming circle.* Whether You’re planning a soulful midweek date, coming alone to unwind, or meeting friends for something different, this is Your moment to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of language. ##### *Each gathering offers something new: fresh themes, meaningful conversations, unexpected moments of truth, and a community that listens with its whole heart.* ##### ‍ See Us Soon :) Love. Garen & DNA. *** ‍ For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.

**✨ A Warm Winter Gathering--Community, Energy & New Connections** “Let’s come together in a chic and calm space to enjoy wine, good vibes and shared moments.” Join our community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IvY0P9u9c1X8wqbargHqAD) **About the Wine World Journey** Each event explores a new wine region, with its own stories, grape varieties, and traditions. We’ll taste carefully selected wines, made from typical grape varieties that express the true character of the region. **Taste, Learn, and Truly Feel the Terroir** Sign up and warm up with a self introduction 3:30-4:00 pm Part 1: Introduction to the Region 4:00-4:30 * Why this region is famous in the wine world * A virtual tour to explore the landscape * Typical grape varieties, wineries, and wine labels Part 2: Tasting the wines together 4:30-5:00 \- Making tasting notes to explore aromas and structure\, and sharing impressions to truly feel the character of the terroir. \- Blind Tasting game for the last glass\( region \+ grape variety\)\-optional Part 3: Communication and Connections 5:00-5:55 The venue will close at 6:00 pm, so let's prepare to leave before that. **NOTIFICATION**: * 25.00 EUR to share the Wines ( including 3 glasses)+ Wine tasting note+ Snack * Please bring cash, and a pen to write tasting notes * The venue is inside a residential building reception lobby. Please enter through the main entrance gate, then turn right to reach the venue. You may enter together with other residents, or feel free to call me upon arrival.

**Relaxed · Social · Share & Taste Together** **“Let’s gather in a calm and elegant space to enjoy wine, good company, and a moment to slow down.”** 🍇 **An evening of flavours, contrasts, and discovery** Join us for a relaxed and interactive tasting experience where we explore how different wine styles interact with cheese — and how cheese can transform the character of the wine in your glass. Through tasting and comparison, you will experience how pairing can create harmony, contrast, and sometimes delightful surprises. **🍷 Wines of the Evening( Varies on each event)** Frist event as example: • **A classic premium Bordeaux (France)** \- structured\, elegant\, and layered • **An expressive fruity Australian Shiraz** – rich, fruity, and powerful • **A cool-climate wine** – fresh, vibrant, and nuanced Each wine will be paired with carefully chosen cheeses to highlight elements such as acidity, tannins, creaminess, texture, and aroma. **What’s Included:** **25 € per person** Includes: • 3 glasses of wine • 3 cheese pairings • tasting notes sheet • light snacks ***Event Details*** Location: **Eisenzahnstraße 14, Beautique Apartments – Lobby** The venue is inside a residential building. Please enter through the main lobby entrance. You may enter together with other residents, or feel free to call me upon arrival.Notes • Please bring **cash (preferably exact change)** • Bring a **pen** if you would like to write tasting notes **Group Size** To keep the tasting comfortable and interactive, **seats are limited**.

Jeden Donnerstag ab 20:00 - 23:00 Uhr. Lege auf / Verkaufe / Tausche deine Platten und anderen Musik Kram.. Glas Wein 0,1 = 3€, 0,2 = 5€

Festin Supper Club Cordially introduces Leo Jane, a Parisian with Lebanese roots, joining forces with founder Debrah from NYC to bring you a mezze-inspired dining experience -- expect culture, flavor, and Festin's signature fusion! \*Only 4 seats left. Menu: Homemade Manakish Zata’ar Traditional Labneh Smokey Babaganoush Truffled Topinambur Spring Tabouleh Foie Gras Parfait Pistachio Crumble Sumac Gelée Leo Jane’s Signature Keftas Parisien Style Potato Puree Zucchini & Eggplant Beignet Warm Pistacchio Cake Orange Blossom Ice Cream Cardamon Crunch *Dinner includes 3 drinks* *& unlimited water* *Suggested Donation 57€* 20€ deposit via paypal to confirm your seat.

What happens when incense and wine share the same air? In this intimate session, we pair natural incense with selected wines to explore how scent shapes taste, memory, and mood. As incense burns gently in the background, each sip unfolds differently — softer, rounder, more present. This is not a typical tasting, but a ritual of attention, guided slowly and intentionally. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

We have never until now featured Zinfandel, the ubiquitous California grape with the Dublin Wine MeetUp Group. At its best Zinfandel, is rich, voluptuous, with great depth of red and blue fruits. Jammy and hedonistic are common descriptions Each person should bring one bottle of an quality Zinfandel wine; be creative and quality conscious, with some bottle age if possible. Turley, Martinelli, Biale, Seghesio, Ridge, Hartford Bedrock, Carlisle, Klinker Brick, Frog's Leap, and anything from the Rockpile vineyard is likely to be very good to great. The Prisoner wines began as a Zinfandel blend. Also bring a protein based appetizer to share and **a wine glass for your personal use.** Cheese and meats are best with these wines. There will be a gas grill behind the clubhouse to grill. We’ll gather at the Oak Creek clubhouse, where the Dublin Wine Group, hosted by Thom and supported by Timothy, will take it from there. Come join us for a fantastic mix of great wine, food, and even better company! The evening wraps up at 10 PM. **Please pay $10 at the door per person to cover the cost of the room rental and for the tableware, napkins, water and cups.** 🍷 **6:46 PM – Dublin Wine Group Social** 📍 **Oak Creek Clubhouse** **9005 Oak Village Blvd, Lewis Center, OH 43035** View on Maps (https://maps.apple.com/place?address=9005%20Oak%20Village%20Blvd,%20Lewis%20Center,%20OH%20%2043035,%20United%20States&coordinate=40.158011,-83.003901&name=Oak%20Creek%20at%20Polaris&place-id=I8D83B59D441EDD9B&map=explore)

We practice, dance, and enjoy a BYOB bottle of your favorite wine at the Dublin Ballroom off Sawmill, North, and “milonga” is a social event for tango dancing where dancers socialize. A “*practica*” is an informal social event for tango dancing where dancers focus on practicing the dance; while a “*practilonga*” combines the relaxed atmosphere of a “*practica*” with the format of a “milonga.” We are doing it all! ***Cost is $10 payable to the Teacher.*** *Cost is for the cost of the venue and covers some snacks.* We have had fun doing this event in the past. Please arrive promptly as lessons begin at 2pm. Don't worry about bringing a partner as there will be others at the event from outside the group that: a) might have a clue and b) won't step on your toes. The event is BYOB (similar to our Salsa events), so bring your favorite and a wine glass. We will likely find a place for dinner and drinks after the dance.

**In an unprecedented effort** to cram WAY too much FUN into one single night this is a **wine tasting** (*sample 4 wines*) / **Kentucky Derby** celebration (*wear your fancy derby hat that you literally cannot wear anywhere else*)/ and **New Members** Night. But mostly THIS IS "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you. **SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events. **OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome. **Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (*Cash or Venmo only please*). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything. **Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples as always. And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since you’re going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine. **Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

**Comedy Night + Open Mic + Freestyle**: Tristan Shae and friends return to entertain us and to warm the group up for our open mic session. February's Open Mic / Comedy Night was a smash hit and it's worth a second night. We'll start with Tristan Shae and a couple of his friends. Tristan is an alternative comic from Columbus, Ohio. A counselor by day, Tristan explores how comedy can improve mental health by telling jokes and stories that muse on how absurd life can be from squeaky clean topics to not so clean ones. Tristan produces the variety show Cheaper Than Therapy, hosts the weekly Problem Child Alt Comedy Open Mic at The Attic, and can be found engaging in all sorts of silliness around the city from stand up shows at The Nest Theater, The Attic, or The Funny Bone, to improv and sketch shows with various groups at various venues such as The Hashtag Comedy Club. **On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\. **Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours. **Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! **Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing. **Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions. **After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee. Please join us. Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends. Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***, **Red 1 Realty** *Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*

Details Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) Taco Bar Margarita and Beer tasting Complementary chips and salsa Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar) Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling. After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight! Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!