Esports Berlin

Talk & Play #55

**RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the event, due to limited capacity.** Talk & Play is a free event that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Everybody's welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you've got any interest in games, we'll make sure you have a good time! This is NOT an event only aimed at developers. The event series is sponsored by [Happy Broccoli](https://www.happybroccoligames.com/), the Berlin indie game studio behind the Duck Detective series. If you'd also like to sponsor the event, [please get in touch](https://berlingamescene.com/contact)! Thanks to UE — University of Europe for Applied Sciences for hosting us. By the way, they're currently looking for a [Professor of Game Design with a focus on Creative Coding / Game Programming](https://university-ue.jobs.personio.com/job/2577878). • • • • • **HOW IT WORKS** The event is made of 2 parts: * TALK: Game-related presentations + announcements from the community * PLAY: All participants are welcome to exhibit projects they've made • • • • • **AGENDA** * **18:30** Doors open, project showcase starts * **19:30 to 20:30** Talks & community announcements * **22:00** Event ends • • • • • **THE TALK PART (PRESENTATIONS)** **Alexander Pieper aka "Pepe": OpSec for Game Developers** As game developers we pour all our love into our games and it's time that we bring that same love to keeping them safe. *Growing up during the golden age of video games (the 90s), I turned my passion into a profession and built over 15 years of experience in game development and studio leadership.* [alex-pieper.de](https://www.alex-pieper.de) // @alexpieper.bsky.social After the talk there will be a section dedicated to short announcements from the community, get in touch to reserve a spot: info@berlingamescene.com — same goes if your company is hiring or wants to announce something and you'd like to get a sponsored slot! • • • • • **THE PLAY PART (SHOWCASE)** These are the projects that will be shown during the evening: * **[2dog](https://2dog.dev/)** by ⤜outfox⤏ * **[Child of Dice](https://nayanbhat.itch.io/child-of-dice)** by Nayan * **[Curiosmos](https://curiosmos.space/)** by Céline & the silly stars * **[Demiurgio](https://jamjarjet.dev/)** by Jan Jar Jet * **Dino Party** by Studio Nachtwerk * **[DOS JUNK](https://byfernando.pages.dev/projects/dosbox/)** by Fernando Ramallo * **F-E-W Nexus & Techno-Feudals** by Egehan Layik * **[Frogrammer](store.steampowered.com/app/3584240/Frogrammer/)** by João Azuaga * **[Greta Sees Ghosts!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728490/Greta_Sees_Ghosts/)** by I Knew It! - Games * **[Hot Pink Detective](https://superposepress.com/2025/01/30/hot-pink-detective/)** by Superpose Press * **[Hydronaut](https://bsky.app/profile/martinsvanberg.bsky.social)** by Martin Svanberg * **[Leon's Mahjong](https://leonsmahjong.com/)** by Lucas Dima * **[Office Rush'95 -Future Edition-](https://s4g.itch.io/office-rush-95)** by Team Tea Time * **[Prophet Margin](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/Prophet_Margin/)** by Stellar Cartography Interactive UG * **[Seaward](https://theroofinteractive.com/)** by THE ROOF Interactive * **[Seeds of Betrayal](https://minimelonstudio.itch.io/seeds-of-betrayal)** by MiniMelonStudio * **[Skippebble](https://s4g.itch.io/skippebble)** by Team Machbar * **[Snaking Around](https://www.chaoticentertainment.com/snaking-around)** by Chaotic Entertainment * **[SOKO 1977: Anti Terror Task Force](https://www.bpb.de/lernen/games/569548/6-weeks/)** by Paintbucket Games * **[Tācn Battle](https://bsky.app/profile/rhoeb.bsky.social)** by Rasmus & Emile * **[Tequila Moonrise](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4435080/Tequila_Moonrise/)** by Black Swan Games * **[The Sad Knight](https://bsky.app/profile/svenahlgrimm.bsky.social)** by Sven Ahlgrimm * **[Tiny Drift](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4512970/Tiny_Drift/)** by Inácio Schweller * **[Unicycle Madness](https://play.date/games/unicycle-madness/)** by Jonathan Hoschkara&Isa Spitznagel * **[What the Shell](https://whattheshell.games/)** by Ludisto * **[Why Does Paper Bleed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/k%C3%A4the-keller-55999510a/)** by Käthe Keller & Samir Riecke • • • • • **ADDITIONAL INFO** Since restarting the event in 2023 we have asked attendees to wear a face mask. This requirement feels incredibly anachronistic these days so at the end of 2025 we decided to drop the requirement. That being said, **we ask everyone showing any signs of illness to be considerate and refrain from attending the event**. FFP2 masks will continue to be available at the door and we support anyone who feels like wearing one to protect themselves and others 💜 Are you attending the event for the first time, or are you coming on your own? The Talk & Play Ambassadors will be there to assist and answers any questions you have. Our Safe Space Policy http://berlingamescene.com/safe-space-policy/ encourages the behaviour at Talk & Play. We request that everyone who is affiliated with and participates to the event honours it. Our event is documented by Julian Dasgupta https://www.flickr.com/photos/12601747@N00/albums — for those who don’t want to be appear in any pictures, we're going to distribute stickers at the door to wear and signal this. Alcoholic drinks will not be sold or allowed to be consumed during the event. UE is a partially accessible venue. Feel free to contact us about your access requirements. This event is organised by the [Gamestorm Berlin e.V.](https://gamestormcollective.org/) Get in touch if you have any questions: info@berlingamescene.com

Portrait Drawing on Sunday Afternoon

This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits! For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it. Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages — all levels are welcome :) How it works: 1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\. 2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\. 3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\. -> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location. Get out your pencils and let's start! Please bring your own art supplies!

Build an AI Agent for Your Job (No Code Needed) with Octonous by Mozilla.ai

Join this in-person workshop in Berlin hosted by Mozilla.ai to build an AI agent with Octonous agent platform. ​No technical skills required. Just bring your laptop and your curiosity. **YOU MUST RSVP HERE:** **[https://luma.com/octonous-berlin-2026](https://luma.com/octonous-berlin-2026)** You won't automatically be accepted if you register on Meetup: ​**💻 About the event** ​This is an in-person, interactive product session in Berlin designed for professionals in: * ​Operations * ​Customer Support * ​Sales * ​Marketing * ​HR * ​Product ​Especially those who regularly deal with repetitive workflows and constant tool switching. ​If you've ever thought: * ​"Why am I still doing this manually?" * ​"There must be a smarter way to handle this." * ​"AI is powerful, but how would it actually work for my job?" ​This session is for you. ​You won't just watch a demo. You'll test the product yourself in an avant-premiere. Your feedback will directly shape how Octonous evolves ahead of its beta launch. **​Spots are limited to keep the session interactive.** We give priority to participants who can bring a real workflow they wish to automate. RSVP but **you must apply for a ticket here:** **[https://luma.com/octonous-berlin-2026](https://luma.com/octonous-berlin-2026)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- For the latest Berlin Tech News, Events & Jobs head to **[techinberlin.com](https://www.techinberlin.com/)**

Soundness Check Circle | Mental Health Support

Hi, I am Zoe, a software engineer by profession. I have been running this support group since a year 😇 What to expect in the circle: \- The first 45 minutes we can spend to get coffee and settle down \- On a volunteer basis\, each of the attendee will then get some time to share things that they are dealing with\, perhaps for 2\-5 minutes \- You can skip sharing even if you are in a circle\, there's no force \(and there will never be\) on you to share\, staying silent and listening is completely ok \- Attendees can recommend books or reading material if they like ///// ….. /////// Code of conduct: 📓 Please arrive on time. There are no requirements or expectations of any kind. Speaking is encouraged but not compulsory. All issues are legitimate and deserve attention. Everyone is entitled to share their experience, including yourself. Speak honestly and respectfully. Try not to downplay or invalid other people's feelings, or your own. Pay attention to physical and emotional boundaries. Avoid raising your voice, interrupting or talking over anyone else. Be aware of how much you’re participating so everyone gets a chance to speak. Refrain from giving unsolicited advice; what works for you may not for others. Respect privacy during this dialogue and beyond. What is said during the Meetup is not meant to be repeated outside. Notify the facilitator if you feel distressed or upset, or if you find someone's behavior inappropriate. Feel free to step out if you need to. Last but not least, have respect for everyone’s religious / cultural / nationality / race / gender / sexual / diverse backgrounds. ☀️

10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe

**💲 Registration fee** **You must buy a drink or food before sitting.** (We were warned that you cannot sit without buying a drink. This is a private café. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.) 🕥 **Registration Time** **10:00 am - 10:30 am** * The tournament starts at 10:30 am. * **Participants cannot join after the tournament begins.** Please arrive early to order a drink and complete your registration. * There are **5 rounds in total**. **Please only join if you can stay until the final round.** * **Leaving early causes issues with pairing.** * The venue is reserved until **1:15 pm**, so **we plan to finish and leave by then.** 📢 **Chess Board** **Please bring a chess board** if you have one. If there are not enough boards, participants with their own boards will have priority. **💖 Friendly Atmosphere** This is a social tournament designed to be friendly and enjoyable. Please be kind to all participants and avoid being excessively competitive. 📌 **Location** The Bode Museum Café is on the first floor. Walk up the stairs. No ticket needed; just tell the staff you’re going to the café. 🔑**The Game Format** Swiss system, 10+3, 5 rounds 👨‍👧‍👧**Player Divisions** Players are divided into two groups. \- A Group over 1300 \- C Group under 1300 \- If you wish to play in a different group from your rating\, please let the host know during registration\. **🤹🏼‍♀️ How it works** * **Registration:** Tell the host your name and chess rating. * **Pairings:** Once registration closes, the host will pair the players. * **Check Table:** You can find your table number and color on the website link below. * **The Game:** Go to your assigned table. One of the players set the clock app to 10+3 (10 mins + 3s increment) and start. * **Report Results:** After the game, one of the players report the result to the host. * **Next Round:** Once all games are finished, the next round will be paired. (5 rounds total) **🛶A Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/6308607960416256](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/6308607960416256) **🥏C Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5055412000915456](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5055412000915456) 🎡 **Chess Clock** Please install a chess clock on your phone. For [Android ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.clock&hl=en) // For [iPhone ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-clock-by-chess-com/id858039162) ❓ **Rules** \- Touch\-move: If you touch a piece\, you must move it\. \- Illegal move: If your opponent makes an illegal move\, stop the clock and ask them to make a legal move\. \- Clock rule: Press the chess clock with the same hand you move the piece\. -Other rules: Basic FIDE rules apply. 🚩**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.** 📷 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/) 💬 WhatsApp Group This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event. *Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*

Long Pose! Life Drawing & Portrait Painting @PAKD

**In Association With the Berlin Portrait Academy and PAKD Gallery / PAKD Art Lab** * **www.berlinportraitacademy.com** * **www.pakd-gallery.com/artlab** * **Cost: 15 Euros** A regular opportunity to study the nude or portrait from life for 3 hours, every single week! We have one long pose - you can choose whether to draw several studies from different angles around the room, or take your time to do a single sustained drawing or painting in full detail. The pose is held for 20 minute intervals with five minute breaks in-between so the model to rest and stretch, and so artists can move between seats if they choose. We provide some materials such as paper, pencils & pastels for free. Canvases, brushes and acrylic paint can be purchased at the event. We hope to see you there very soon!

Women in Tech Night: Women Defining the Future of Corporate Bank Technology

***This is an inclusive event – all genders are welcome!*** **Women in Technology at Deutsche Bank** are delighted to invite you to a special evening bringing together leaders and experts from across the technology community. The program will offer insights into recent technology achievements in Corporate Banking Technology and celebrate the women behind them. The evening will also feature a fireside chat with senior technology leaders from Deutsche Bank discussing leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in the financial industry. **🗓 Agenda** * **18:30** – Doors open * **18:55** – Welcome & introductions * **19:00 – 19:30** – *The Digital Uplate from Corporate Banking Technology* by Padmavathi Ravi (Deutsche Bank) * **19:30 – 19:45** – *Wero Payments for the Future of Commerce in Europe* by Hama Kasiri (Deutsche Bank) * **19:45 – 20:15** – Break * **20:15 – 21:00** – Fireside chat **Mary Hynes-Martin** (Head of Strategy for Corporate Bank Technology at Deutsche Bank), **Juliet Parab** (CIO Security Services at Deutsche Bank) * **20:15 – 22:00** – Networking * **22:00** – Doors close

AWS Women's User Group Berlin: April Event - From Control to Intelligence

**The AWS Women’s User Group Berlin** is delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup sponsored by Public Cloud Group focused on **Cloud Governance and AI Security**. Join us for an evening focused on building compliant cloud platforms and securing modern AI workloads. Whether you're dealing with highly regulated workloads in your organization or looking to stay ahead of the curve in AI Security, this session will equip you with practical knowledge and innovative approaches. **Speaker Info** **Keynote Talk** **Speaker: Shabnam Motamedirad** **Position:** Solutions Architect, Public Cloud Group **Talk Title: Governance First: Building a Compliant AWS Multi-Account Setup** **Abstract:** Highly regulated industries face strict requirements around security, governance, compliance, and auditability, yet they still need the agility and scalability of the cloud. In this talk, we will walk through how to design and implement a secure AWS Landing Zone tailored for regulated environments using AWS Control Tower as a foundation. **You’ll learn:** * What defines a highly regulated environment and the common compliance challenges in cloud adoption * The core concepts of an AWS Landing Zone and why it’s the foundation of a secure multi-account strategy * How AWS Control Tower helps establish governance, security guardrails, and account provisioning * How and when to customize Control Tower to meet advanced regulatory or organizational needs **AI Security Talk** **Speaker: Nensi Hakobjanyan** **Position:** Solutions Architect, AWS **Talk Title: Securing AI Workloads on AWS: Defense-in-Depth for the Age of Generative AI** **Abstract:** From classic ML to generative AI and autonomous agents, every layer of the AI stack introduces new security challenges. But do we need to reinvent the wheel? In this session, we explore how traditional security principles like identity, data protection, threat detection, and governance apply to AI workloads using native AWS services, and where they need to adapt for AI's unique risks. This session is perfectly suited for everyone looking to build AI that's powerful and secure by design. 🗓️ **Event Details:** \- Date: Wednesday\, April 29th \- Venue: Amazon Office EDGE East Side Tower [address](https://maps.app.goo.gl/41rxVNQbBNmwLdWE8) \- Time: 06:00 PM \- 9:00 PM Doors open at 6:00 PM Food & drinks will be provided. 📋 **Program Schedule:** 18:00 - Registration and Welcome Networking 18:20 - AWS Women's User Group Welcome 18:30 - "Governance First: Building a Compliant AWS Multi-Account Setup" Speaker: Shabnam Motamedirad, Solutions Architect, Public Cloud Group Explore how regulated organizations can safely adopt the cloud with a secure AWS Landing Zone powered by AWS Control Tower. 19:15 - 19:30 Break 19:30 - "Securing AI Workloads on AWS: Defense-in-Depth for the Age of Generative AI" Speaker: Nensi Hakobjanyan, Solutions Architect, AWS Discover practical approaches to building AI that is powerful, scalable, and secure by design on AWS. 20:10 - Q&A and closing remarks 20:15 - 21:00 Networking, food & drinks 🎟️ **RSVP** Don't miss this excellent opportunity to connect with Shabnam, Nensi, the AWS WUG Team and a thriving community of cloud enthusiasts and professionals. Secure your spot by RSVPing now! Seats are limited! Please note that this user group is specifically for WOMEN and FLINTA\* (female, lesbian, inter, trans\*, non-binary, and agender) only. We kindly ask you to respect the space we are creating and invite you to explore the AWS User Group Berlin for more events. \*\*\*\*\*\* 🚨Attention🚨 This meetup is hosted at Amazon Offices and attendees must be registered to go through building security. Make sure you bring an ID card with you, and you register the event with a valid name that matches to your ID. Media and Consent: We inform all attendees that photographs and videos will be taken during the meetup and will only be used by the event organizers for documentation and promotional purposes. By RSVPing to this event you are consenting to our media policy. Please let the organizers know if you do not want to be in the pictures/videos. Thank you very much for your cooperation! \*\* The AWS Women’s User Group is the very first official women-centric AWS User Group in DACH and EMEA. This group serves as a secure and supportive platform for women and FLINTA\* who want to share their AWS knowledge, passion for cloud computing and advance their career through targeted learning opportunities. Code of Conduct: At the AWS Women's User Group in Berlin, we have a strong and unequivocal code of conduct in place to create a safe and empowering environment for all.

Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT) Berlin Monthly Live Gathering

Join us for the LFDT Berlin Monthly Meetup, a relaxed gathering for those involved in or curious about Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT). This is a space for open discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking among professionals working on decentralized technologies. Each month, we come together to share projects, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas on navigating the LFDT ecosystem. Whether you're looking for insights, solutions, or just good company, you'll find a supportive community eager to collaborate and help. There’s no formal agenda—just organic discussions on the latest developments, real-world applications, and ways to make decentralized trust more impactful. Whether you’re an industry expert or just starting out, you’re welcome to join us, contribute, or just listen in. Come grab a drink, meet like-minded people, and let’s build the future of decentralized trust together!

Midweek Football @Poststadion [Wednesday evening].

Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

GenAI transforming Engineering

Join us for an in-person evening exploring how GenAI is transforming modern engineering — from low-code feature engineering and research workflows to agent-driven optimization and production ML systems. Please make sure you register with your full name, as it will be checked by security on arrival. \*\*\* 📅 **Date and Time:** Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Doors open: 17:30 Talks start: 18:00 Panel discussion: 19:20 Networking & pizza: 20:00 \*\*\* 📍 **Location:** Zalando Office BHW Warschauer S-Bahn, Auditorium Cinema \*\*\* 📝 **Agenda:** **17:30 – Doors Open** Arrivals and check-in \*\*\* **18:00 – Talk #1** **Research Harness Engineering** [Florian Hönicke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-h%C3%B6nicke-b902b6aa/) — Elastic Every programmer is now a manager of coding agents — but human oversight quickly becomes the bottleneck. Florian will share how Elasticsearch built an agentic research harness to support their v5-omni model development, enabling structured experimentation and faster iteration cycles in applied AI research, and why building your own harness is the key unlock for teams serious about scaling agentic workflows. \*\*\* **18:20 – Talk #2** **Low code feature engineering in Zalando with Agentic support** Ola Wahab — Zalando Feature engineering at scale has traditionally been a high-friction process — days of infra setup, complex tooling coordination, and lots of boilerplate. Ola will walk through how Zalando is shifting to a low-code, configuration-driven approach where teams define pipelines declaratively, and how agentic coding has compressed the journey from feature discovery to production from weeks to days. \*\*\* **18:40 – Talk #3** **Ranking Logic Migration from Monolith — Using Code Agents for Iterative Performance Benchmarking** [Ivan Potapov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-sur/) — Zalando How Zalando’s Search and Browse Discovery team extracted a latency-critical ranking service from a monolith and validated it for production. This talk covers: * Migrating the ranking read path into a standalone Ranking API * Using AI-powered agentic loops with async-profiler to close the p99 latency gap * Practical lessons on allocation profiling, virtual threads, and production validation \*\*\* **19:00 – Talk #4** **Coding Agents for ML Pipelines & AI Systems (Hopsworks + Claude Code)** [Jim Dowling](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-dowling-206a98/) — Hopsworks Coding agents are rapidly reshaping software and ML engineering. This talk explores how prompt-driven development is changing how we build ML systems. We’ll cover: * ML problem decomposition and architecture optimization in an agent-driven world * Data-driven experimentation workflows * Building faster and higher-quality systems with Claude Code * Why building on top of AI infrastructure boosts productivity Based on Jim’s O’Reilly book: *Building AI Systems with a Feature Store* Format: 20 min talk + 10 min Q&A \*\*\* **19:20 – Panel Discussion** **Product Mindset in Engineering — The Evolution of the AI Engineer Role** \*\*Host: Ivan Potapov Jim Dowling — CEO, Hopsworks Leela Sharma — Director of Engineering, Zalando Alexey Grigorev — Founder, DataTalks.Club Florian Hönicke — Principal AI Engineer, Elastic A discussion on how GenAI is reshaping engineering roles, expectations, and the shift toward product-oriented thinking. \*\*\* **20:00 – Pizza, Drinks & Networking** Wrap up the evening with food, drinks and conversations with fellow engineers and speakers. \*\*\* Invite your friends and join us for an evening of learning and networking! **⚡️ Interested in giving a talk? ⚡️** Are you interested presenting on your Elastic use case? We welcome 5-10 minute lightning talks, 45-minute deep dives, and everything in between. If you're interested, please send an email to [meetups@elastic.co](http://meetups@elastic.co/?utm_source=luma)