Projector Global Community

Munich. Digital Products Creation in the AI Era

Tue, Apr 21 · 6:30 PM CEST

Technical University of Munich, Arcisstraße 21, München, BY, DE

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​Calling all design and tech creatives in Munich!
​Everyone’s heard about AI and most of us use it every day. But using it is one thing. Actually understanding how it changes the way we build products, that’s a different story.
​At this panel discussion, we’re bringing together speakers who’ve been working with AI in product creation for years, figuring it out through real workflows, real decisions, and real shipped products.
​If you’re curious how to get the most out of AI in your design processes, this event is for you.
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​We’ll talk about:

• ​how teams design and ship AI-driven products today
• ​what works, what fails, and what nobody talks about
• ​how product thinking changes when AI becomes your collaborator
• ​practical tips, tools, and approaches you can actually use
• ​how to study and grow in a fast-changing AI world

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​Speakers

• ​Jens Rusitschka — AI-First Builder, founder at kick & boost
• ​Michael Stockerl — Director Digital Product School at UnternehmerTUM
• ​Misha Rybachuk — Co-founder of Projector Institute, Art Director at LEZO.io

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​Agenda
​18:30 — Arrivals & introduction
​19:00 — Panel discussion
​20:00 — Networking
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​Who is this event for?
​Designers, product managers, developers, and anyone working in tech who wants to understand how AI is changing the way we build products, and how to keep up.
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​Where & When?
​📍 Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München (Immatrikulationshalle)
📅 April 21, 2026 at 18:30
​Spots are limited, so make sure to RSVP!
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​Who are we?
​This event is organised by Projector Global Community ambassadors in collaboration with TUdesign.
​Projector Global Community by Prjctr Creative & Tech Institute is a global network for designers, developers, marketers, and product thinkers. We support learning, connection, and creative growth across borders, to help ideas turn into real projects.
​TUdesign is a student-led initiative at the Technical University of Munich that brings together people interested in design, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration through events, talks, and community-driven projects.

Chicago. Creative and Tech non-formal AI networking eve

Wed, Apr 22 · 12:30 AM CEST

Cascade Apartments, 455 E Waterside Drive, Chicago, IL, US

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Ignore the displayed time — it’s 5:30pm Chicago time.

Join us for the first official gathering of the Projector Global Community in Chicago. This event is organised by Projector Community ambassadors. Projector — online institute for independent education in your profession.

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​​Who is it for
Whether you design, build products, market them, or run your own thing — you’re welcome to join, listen, and share.

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​​We’ll chat about Which AI tools have become part of your workflow.
​​This is a relaxed after-work meetup to share tools you are using in your workflow — what’s working, what’s not, and how we’re all figuring things out in this fast-changing AI environment.

​No pressure, no presentations or lectures — just open discussion, shared experiences, and good conversations.

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​​Thursday, 23th of April
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Chicago, 455, east waterside drive

San Francisco. AI automation at scale

Wed, Apr 22 · 2:30 AM CEST

Freepik - San Francisco, 1169 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, San Francisco, CA, US

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Ignore the displayed time — it’s 5:30pm SF time.

A community-focused panel organized by Projector Community (by Projector Institute) × Freepic, feat. 111Tech, exploring how design leads at various company scales are personally adapting their workflows and mindsets to the rise of AI.
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Jose Ballestas (Head of design tools at Freepik)
​Andy Madrick (Product Designer at Notion), and
​Nick Matarese (Sr. Staff Design Lead @ Google Labs, ex-YouTube)
​will break down what it really means to create digital products today — when AI is no longer a feature, but the core material.

​Moderated by Alla Odeianenko (Lead Product Designer at Google).
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This panel brings together design leaders from different environments to share how AI is influencing not just tools, but the way they think, prioritize, and lead. Expect honest perspectives, practical examples, and a closer look at how teams are navigating this shift in real conditions.

• ​Different approaches to AI adoption across company stages
• ​How leadership mindset is evolving alongside new tools
• ​Trade-offs teams make when integrating AI into workflows
• ​Signals of what “good design” means in an AI-augmented world

​Come for real cases. Stay for real insights. ✨
​Location: Freepic, 1169 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
​Date: April 23, 5:30 PM

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​Hosts:
​Projector Community (by Projector Institute) — AI focused non-commercial global creative and tech community for tech professionals. Founded by the online institute Projector, originally from Ukraine and now active in 25+ cities worldwide — from Berlin and Lisbon to San Francisco.

​Freepik — ​​Since its inception in 2010, Freepik has revolutionized the digital design landscape by democratizing access to cutting-edge AI tools. The platform serves over 64 million creatives worldwide. It offers groundbreaking AI-powered tools that allow users to instantly manipulate and enhance their designs, empowering individuals and enterprises to create stunning visuals easily.

​111Tech — is a creative studio that transforms ideas into impactful digital products. Combines strategy, design, and development — from concept to delivery.

​CatalystBay — hosts focused gatherings for engineers, designers, PMs, marketers, and devrels, the people turning AI ideas into real products.

Berlin. Confidence on Stage - Presentation Karaoke

Wed, Apr 22 · 6:00 PM CEST

Spiced Academy, Ritterstraße 12-14, Berlin, BE, DE

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🎤 Calling everyone who wants to get better at presenting, thinking on the spot, and communicating ideas clearly.

Most of us have prepared presentations.
But real life doesn’t always give you that luxury.

Being able to structure your thoughts quickly, explain ideas clearly, and stay confident in unpredictable situations is a different skill.

At this session, we’ll practice exactly that — in a format that’s structured, practical, and a bit chaotic (in the best way).

If you want to get more comfortable presenting without overthinking, this event is for you.

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We’ll work on:

• how to structure ideas clearly and quickly
• how to present without a script
• how to stay confident when you don’t fully know what’s coming
• how to communicate in a way people actually follow

What to expect
We’ll start with a simple, practical framework for building clear and engaging presentations.

Then we’ll break into smaller groups to think, discuss, and prepare ideas together.

And then — presentation karaoke.

You’ll get slides you’ve never seen before and present them on the spot.
No preparation, no perfect script — just real-time thinking and communication.

Agenda
18:00-18:30 — Arrivals & introduction
18:30-19:15 — Workshop & group work
19:15-20:30 — Presentation karaoke
20:30-21:00 — Networking

Who is this event for?
Anyone who wants to:

• get better at presenting ideas
• feel more confident speaking in front of others
• practice thinking and communicating under pressure

Where & When?
📍 SPICED Academy, Ritterstraße 12-14, 10969 Berlin
📅 April 22, 2026
🕕 18:00 – 21:00

Spots are limited, so make sure to RSVP.
Important! Please register on Luma Page

Who are we?

This event is organized by Projector Global Community ambassadors in Berlin.

Projector Global Community by Projector Institute is a global network for designers, developers, marketers, and product thinkers — focused on learning, connection, and turning ideas into real projects.

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