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ABC Research Track @ Vienna Blockchain Week (VBW26)
Join us for a deep dive into DeFi, blockchain analytics, and real-world blockchain applications.
ABC Research is excited to present the **ABC Research Track** as part of the **Vienna Blockchain Week 2026 – VBW26**.
Building on the success of the Austrian Blockchain Conference, the new ABC Research Track @VBW26 marks its natural evolution. In collaboration with Vienna Blockchain Week, we are pleased to integrate our Austrian Blockchain Conference into the broader VBW26 program, creating an even more impactful platform for exchange and innovation.
Join us for a gathering that brings together players from academia, business, and the blockchain community to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and explore emerging opportunities. This event fosters meaningful dialogue across disciplines, bridging research, innovation, and real-world application. Be part of a forward-thinking conversation shaping the future of decentralized technologies.
**Why attend the ABC Research Track @ VBW26:**
* **Learn:** Gain valuable insights into the latest developments in DeFi and blockchain analytics.
* **Discover:** Discover real-world applications of blockchain technology across industries.
* **Connect:** Benefit from cross-sector perspectives that connect academia, business, and innovation.
* **Network:** Expand your network by engaging directly with academics and blockchain pioneers shaping the next market cycle.
* **Party:** Join the legendary VBW Afterparty from 19:00 onward—because the conversations and connections continue well beyond the conference.
**Themes & Sessions – 2026 Edition**
* **The New DeFi Stack: Where Real Value Is Emerging**
An exploration of the latest trends shaping decentralized finance, highlighting where sustainable value is being created and how the DeFi ecosystem is evolving beyond speculation.
* **The Future of Blockchain Analytics: From Strengthening Financial Oversight to Improving Investment Decisions**
This panel examines how advanced blockchain analytics is transforming transparency, compliance, and risk management across financial systems. It will also explore how data-driven insights empower smarter investment strategies and more informed decision-making in an increasingly complex digital asset landscape.
* **Outside the Bubble: Real-World Applications of Blockchain Technology**
A practical look at how blockchain is being applied beyond the crypto space, showcasing real-world use cases and the tangible impact of decentralized technologies across industries.
**Event Schedule:**
* **Tuesday, May 19:** 13:00 – 19:00 \| ABC Research Track @ DC3
* **Tuesday, May 19:** from 19:00 \| Event Closing \| Legendary Afterparty @ DC3
**Check out the full program here:**
[https://viennablockchainweek.org/agenda](https://viennablockchainweek.org/agenda "https://viennablockchainweek.org/agenda")
**⚠️ Tickets for the ABC Research Track are FREE but capacity is limited:** To ensure high-quality networking, tickets are strictly limited. Book Now.
**⚠️ Please note that tickets for the ABC Research Track are only valid for the ABC Research Track and the Event Closing in DC3**. If you plan to attend the full VBW26, please book your ticket here: [https://www.eventbrite.at/e/vienna-blockchain-week-vbw26-tickets-1979158837360?aff=erelexpmlt#location](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/vienna-blockchain-week-vbw26-tickets-1979158837360?aff=erelexpmlt#location "https://www.eventbrite.at/e/vienna-blockchain-week-vbw26-tickets-1979158837360?aff=erelexpmlt#location")
*For full information about the Vienna Blockchain Week 2026 visit [https://viennablockchainweek.org/](https://viennablockchainweek.org/ "https://viennablockchainweek.org/").*
73rd Deep Learning Meetup: Optimizers / Speech Recognition in Air Traffic
Hi Deep Learners,
We are happy to announce our next Vienna Deep Learning Meetup on **May 19** at Bosch. Our topics this time are: Improved Optimizers for Deep Learning and Automatic Speech Recognition in Air Traffic Management.
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**Agenda:**
* 18:15 Arrival
* 18:30 **Introduction** by the meetup organizers
* **Welcome** by the host: Bosch
* 18:45 **Talk 1:** **Momentum, Preconditioning, and Beyond: Practical Advances in Optimization** by Ionut-Vlad Modoranu (*ISTA*)
* 19:30 **Announcements**
* **Networking Break**
* 20:00 **Talk 2:** **Cleared for Takeoff: Automatic Speech Recognition in Air Traffic Management** by Christian Sobtzick & Sahebeh Dadboud *(Frequentis)*
* 20:45 **Networking**
* \~21:30 **Wrap up & End**
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**Talk Details:**
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**Talk 1:** **Momentum, Preconditioning, and Beyond: Practical Advances in Optimization**
Modern Deep Learning optimization is largely dominated by first-order methods such as Adam, yet their limitations in memory usage, scalability, and curvature awareness motivate the search for improved alternatives. This talk provides a practical perspective on optimization, starting from the roles of momentum and preconditioning and extending to recent advances that go beyond standard adaptive methods.
We present techniques that improve optimization along three key axes: memory, structure, and computational efficiency. In particular, we introduce MicroAdam, a memory-efficient variant of Adam based on compressed optimizer states; Trion, a low-rank method that replaces costly SVD/QR projections with efficient, rank-independent alternatives; and DASH, a GPU-efficient implementation of Shampoo that accelerates second-order preconditioning via improved parallelization and fast matrix inverse root approximations.
Together, these methods illustrate how careful algorithmic and systems-level design can overcome the practical limitations of existing optimizers, offering a path toward scalable, memory-efficient, and high-performance training beyond Adam.
**About the speaker:**
Ionut-Vlad Modoranu is a PhD student at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), specializing in efficient optimization for Deep Learning. His research focuses on reducing the memory usage and computational cost while maintaining the performance, including the development of practical optimizers for large-scale models, with publications at top tier international conferences.
**Talk 2:** **Cleared for Takeoff: Automatic Speech Recognition in Air Traffic Management**
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has made tremendous progress in recent years. However, its deployment in safety‑critical operational environments poses a fundamentally different set of challenges compared to demonstration systems or research prototypes. In this talk, we present how speech‑to‑text models are used in a real Air Traffic Management (ATM) product at Frequentis. We walk through the end‑to‑end lifecycle of an ASR system: how training data is collected and curated, how models are selected and evaluated, and what it takes to deploy and operate them reliably for customers in a regulated, safety‑critical domain. Beyond the models themselves, we discuss practical challenges from bringing ASR from research into production, where reliability and trust matter as much as accuracy.
**About the Speakers:**
Sahebeh (Saba) Dadboud is an Expert Data Scientist at the Frequentis AI Competence Centre. With over eight years of experience in the tech industry, she specializes in bridging Deep Learning, MLOps, and product development to build trustworthy AI for safety-critical systems. At Frequentis, she plays a pivotal role in driving company-wide AI initiatives, supporting the adoption of advanced technologies in domains where reliability, safety, and strict regulatory constraints are absolutely critical. She holds a Master’s degree in Computational Science from the University of Vienna.
Christian Sobtzick is Audio Expert at Frequentis, leading the HET Audio Competence Centre. He is responsible for improving audio quality across all Frequentis voice communication products, drawing on more than 15 years of professional experience. In addition, he supports product development related to automatic speech recognition and contributes to research projects, such as the FFG “Next Generation Safety” project, which aimed to enable AI‑based automation in Air Traffic Management. His background is the field of acoustics, including electroacoustic transducers, acoustic measurements, and signal processing. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering from Graz University of Technology and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at our next meetup.
Your VDLM organizer team.
Verhandlung: Beeinflussung erkennen & Gespräche gezielt steuern
Du wirst in jeder Verhandlung beeinflusst. Die Frage ist nur: merkst du es?
Verhandlungen werden nicht nur durch Argumente entschieden – sondern durch den Rahmen, in dem sie geführt werden.
**Framing beeinflusst jede Verhandlung.** Es bestimmt, was als fair, sinnvoll oder attraktiv wahrgenommen wird.
Auch du wirst in jeder Verhandlung durch Framing beeinflusst – oft ohne es zu merken. In diesem Workshop lernst du, diese Mechanismen zu erkennen und gezielt für dich zu nutzen.
### **Das nimmst du mit**
* Verständnis, wie Framing Entscheidungen und Verhandlungen beeinflusst – auch bei dir selbst
* Fähigkeit, Frames früh zu erkennen und einzuordnen
* Techniken, um Verhandlungen aktiv zu steuern
* Strategien, um ungünstige oder manipulative Frames zu hinterfragen und zu verändern
* Konkrete Anwendung anhand typischer Gehalts-, Projekt- und Preisverhandlungen
### **Inhalt und Ablauf**
* Kompakter Input zu den Grundlagen von Framing in Verhandlungen
* Analyse typischer Beispiele aus realen Verhandlungssituationen
* Interaktive Übungen, in denen du Frames erkennst und selbst anwendest
* Reflexion und Austausch in der Gruppe
### **Für wen ist dieser Workshop geeignet?**
Dieser Workshop richtet sich an:
* Studierende und Berufstätige
* Alle, die **Verhandlungen bewusster führen** möchten
* Personen, die sich in Gesprächen oft unter Wert verkaufen
* Einsteiger:innen ohne Vorerfahrung
Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.
### **Teilnahmegebühr**
● **€ 15 Early-Bird-Ticket** – bei Onlinebuchung mindestens **3 Tage im Voraus unter dem folgenden Link:** https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QF5I9EFL
● **€ 20 regulärer Preis** – **vor Ort**, registrierung auf Meetup notwendig (Kartenzahlung möglich)
### **Über AANCM**
Die **Austrian Association for Negotiation and Conflict Management (AANCM)** ist eine Initiative zur Förderung von Verhandlungs- und Konfliktkompetenz.
Wir organisieren Workshops und Trainings zu:
* Verhandlung
* Kommunikation
* Konfliktmanagement
* Professional Development
Unser Ziel: **Praxisnahe und leistbare Weiterbildung für Studierende und junge Berufstätige.**
Unsere Veranstaltungen verbinden **Theorie, Praxis und Reflexion** – in einer **offenen und unterstützenden Community**.
🌐 www.negotiator.at
📧 office@negotiator.at
🔗 Folge uns auf LinkedIn und Meetup
**This event is marketed on other platforms as well. The people registered here only represent a portion of the registrations for the event.**
Body-doubling
Every Tuesday, 13:00 – 18:00
Looking for a little extra motivation to tackle your to-do list? Join us for our weekly Body Doubling event at Villa Vida!
What is Body Doubling?
Body doubling is a productivity technique where simply working alongside others helps you stay focused, accountable, and motivated. Whether you’re studying, working remotely, or just need a space to concentrate, being around others who are also focused can make a difference.
What to Expect:
A relaxed, supportive environment for getting things done
Quiet spaces for deep work and focus
Free WiFi throughout the cafe
Bring your laptop, notebooks, or anything else you need to stay on track. Drop in anytime from 13:00-18:00 – we’re here every Tuesday to keep you in good company and good spirits while you work. See you there! 
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Jeden Dienstag, 13:00 – 18:00
Brauchst du ein bisschen extra Motivation, um deine To-Do-Liste abzuarbeiten? Dann komm zu unserem wöchentlichen Body-Doubling-Event bei Villa Vida!
Was ist Body Doubling?
Body Doubling ist eine Produktivitätstechnik, bei der die Anwesenheit anderer dir hilft, fokussiert, motiviert und bei der Sache zu bleiben. Ob beim Lernen, Arbeiten im Homeoffice oder anderen Aufgaben – das Arbeiten neben Gleichgesinnten kann einen echten Unterschied machen.
Was dich erwartet:
Eine entspannte, unterstützende Atmosphäre zum konzentrierten Arbeiten
Ruhige Bereiche für tiefe Konzentration
Kostenloses WLAN im gesamten Café
Bringe deinen Laptop, deine Notizen oder alles andere mit, was du brauchst, um produktiv zu sein. Komm jederzeit zwischen 13:00 und 18:00 Uhr vorbei – wir sind jeden Dienstag hier, um dir Gesellschaft und positive Energie zu bieten. Bis bald! 
MobileHeads meets Google I/O Watch Party
MobileHeads meets Google I/O @ Jumio - #11
Join us on May 19 at 18:00 for an evening of mobile development, community, and good conversations.
Attention: We start this time with the presentations already at 18:30!
What’s this edition about?
„The Ghost Inside Your App“ by Dominik Gail - About Dynamic Library Injection, Jailbreaking, How you can still hack iOS apps in 2026 and how to defend against.
„Real or Rendered?“ by Philipp Pointner - A quiz on which image is deepfake and which is a genuine one, and explaining on how to spot deepfakes.
Google I/O Google Keynote
Date: May 19Location: Jumio, Am Europlatz 3 / 1 B, 1120 Vienna
Timeline
18:00 Opening doors
18:30 Start of presentations
19:00 Google I/O keynote & Pizza
As always: great people, strong opinions, and drinks.
Join us for an evening of quality content and community vibes.
RSVP and bring your questions!
RSVP via https://www.meetup.com/mobileheads-austria/events/314419685/
Agenda
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Hosted By
Kariem Hussein, Organizer
Helmuth Breitenfellner, GDG Organizer
Julia Undeutsch, Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist
I am Web & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos Austria.
After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take every opportunity to spread awareness on the topic by regularly creating content in form of writing blog articles and such.
Since 2022, I have been certified by IAAP as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Since 2023 I am a Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies.
chittipolu jayakrishna,
I’m a passionate technologist with 14 years of experience across mobile applications, embedded systems, custom hardware, backend development, and security modules. I build secure, scalable solutions through detailed analysis and practical problem-solving. I believe in continuous learning and enjoy collaborating with fellow developers to explore new technologies.
My expertise includes developing core libraries for custom hardware devices, embedded software, mobile applications, and security modules for various applications. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, from mobile games to enterprise applications, IoT systems, and backend infrastructures, and I’ve tackled challenges at the OS library level, including custom mobile OS images.
I’m also experienced in Agile project management, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient, iterative development. If you're interested in security, embedded systems, mobile platforms, or backend development—or just want to chat tech—I’d love to connect and exchange ideas!
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-vienna-presents-mobileheads-meets-google-io-watch-party/.
Vibecoding Meetup — Agentic Coding
This time, it’s all about **Agentic Coding**!
Whether you are a pure vibecoder building entire apps with natural language or a seasoned dev architecting autonomous agent loops, we want to hear your story.
The session is designed to be accessible for newcomers, while still providing depth and practical value for people already working with AI tools.
**🕒 Date:** May 19th, 18:00
📍 **Location:** Walls.io Vienna Office
**How to get there:** Schönbrunner Strasse 213-215 (close to U4/U6 Längenfeldgasse).
Follow the Meetup-Signs! Enter the inner yard through the gas-station, then go up to the 3rd floor! ([https://share.freshvanroot.com/LBYdlr3Z](https://share.freshvanroot.com/LBYdlr3Z))
**Agenda:** TBA
**Confirmed Speakers:**
**[Edouard Maleix](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edouard-maleix/) \- How AI\-First Dev Teams Build Collective Intelligence**
Edouard has been watching teams accumulate agent rules, notes, and feedback controls that never quite add up to a real system. Agents repeat mistakes across sessions, guidance grows without being validated, and what gets built is instructions, not reusable knowledge.
His talk is about closing that gap: giving agents their own identity, signed commits, and reasoning linked to every change. When something breaks, the agent captures it, links it to the fix, compares it with lessons from other agents and humans, and feeds what survives back into future work.
The goal is making mistakes compound into collective intelligence instead of disappearing into chat history.
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**[Andrew Demczuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-demczuk-4038a217/) \- Claws Across the Internet**
Andrew is an OpenClaw contributor and AI battle arena builder who has spent his time figuring out what happens when you stop thinking about single agents and start connecting agents with agents.
His talk is about AWA: Agents with Agents. When one agent can securely spawn and coordinate subagents across the internet, the force multiplier changes the game entirely. Andrew has stress-tested this in some of the more demanding environments imaginable: competitive AI battle arenas like CodeClash and BitGN, where agents don't just assist, they compete.
The talk covers what agentic coordination actually looks like in practice, what secure subagent spawning requires, and what builders can take from the competitive AI space into their own workflows.
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**[David Wischnewski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-wischnewski/) \- Vibe Coding vs\. Agentic Engineering**
David isn't a developer. He's a builder who uses AI to turn ideas into working tools, workflows, and products. That puts him in an interesting position to compare two distinct ways of working with AI: vibe coding, which is fast and chaotic, and agentic engineering, which starts to become reliable.
In this talk, he shares what he's learned building with AI as a non-engineer: where coding agents genuinely help, where they break, and which habits separate a fun demo from something you can actually trust.
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**[Karim El Kaddioui](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-elkaddioui/) \- AI Agents in Knowledge Work**
Karim is the FP&A Team Lead at Meister, and he's increasingly adding terminal-based AI agents into new and existing workflows. Using Codex, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork, he runs data analysis, builds decks, and manages his task tracker without touching most of the traditional tooling.
This talk is a practitioner's view of agentic coding outside of software development: what it actually looks like when a finance professional runs agents in the terminal, where it works well, and what it takes to get there.
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**[Daniel Siegl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-siegl-b5903a24/) \- The Worktree Multiverse: Where AI Agents Build Software**
Daniel Siegl is talking about infrastructure: specifically, the Git primitives that agentic development needs.
Worktrees and Git notes have been around for years and mostly ignored. Agentic software engineering makes them essential. When autonomous agents work in parallel, managing state, history, and collaboration across sessions requires more than a single checkout and a commit message.
This talk revisits these underused Git concepts and explains why they're suddenly at the center of orchestrating agents that build software.
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**Want to speak at our next event? The topic of our next meetup is Vibecoding in Marketing. How do marketers of all types use vibecoding in their roles?**
**Apply** ➡️ [https://forms.gle/z3GwEheRycJGMfZ6A](https://forms.gle/z3GwEheRycJGMfZ6A)
Eurovision Week Co-Working Session in Vienna with Style – Get It Done Together
This is a structured coworking session for people who want to follow through and get it done.
👉 **New here? You can join for just 2 hours to try it out.**
👉 Stay longer if you want to go deeper. To join, please register here (takes 1–2 minutes): [https://nocrastination.space/](https://nocrastination.space/)
**We like a touch of mystery!** **The exact location will be sent to you by email 24 hours before the session. Please make sure to register in advance.**
**Execution with Style. You start, but don't finish. We help you get it done.**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6?mode=gi_t) Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
You just haven’t been able to follow through. You start things, lose momentum and find yourself starting over again. You’re not alone.
Most people get support at the beginning. And applause at the end. But the part that actually matters? The middle. The quiet, repetitive, sometimes frustrating part where nothing feels exciting, and everything depends on showing up. **That’s where we are.**
At NoCrastination, we don’t meet for hype. We meet to **show up and finish something, together.** Not perfectly. Not magically. Just consistently.
**Why “Style”?**
Because sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the task. It’s who you believe you are when you sit down to do it. When you wear something different,
something bold, unusual, or expressive: you step slightly outside your usual identity. And in that small shift… It becomes easier to start. Easier to act. Easier to follow through.
**Execution with Style**
Each session, you’re invited to wear something you normally wouldn’t:
* the jacket that never leaves your closet
* something colorful, dramatic, or expressive
* something funny, strange, or unexpected
* something you feel like you “can’t pull off”
No pressure. But if you join in, be ready to share the story behind it.
**Self-expression + execution = momentum**
**What this really is**
This is a space for people who:
* keep starting but don’t finish
* are building something (or figuring it out)
* don’t want to do it alone anymore
**What happens here**
You bring something you’ve been avoiding. We sit down together. We focus. And you leave with something done.
**Why people come back**
* “I finally follow through on what I plan”
* “I leave with real progress every time”
* “This is the only place I actually stay consistent”
**How long should I join?**
You don’t need to commit to the full session.
**Option 1: Try it (2 hours, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)**
Perfect if it’s your first time or you want a light commitment
**Option 2: Go deep (4 hours, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)**
Stay for the full session and build real momentum
**Time and location**
🕐 **Every Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM**
💻 **Bring:** your laptop, journal, or anything you’ve been avoiding
☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces!
**How it works**
* **13:00–13:15 → Arrival + Soft intro + Set your task**
* **13:15 - 14:45 → Deep focus session 1**
* **14:45 - 15:00 → 15’ Break**
* **15:00 - 16:30 → Deep focus session 2**
* **16:45 onwards → Networking**
* Quiet focus + optional social space
* Drop in anytime, stay as long as you want
Simple structure. Real progress.
**First time joining?**
Look for **Joanna Liu** near the ground floor bar 💛 We’ll get you settled.
**This is for you if:**
* You keep starting but don’t finish
* You feel stuck working alone
* You want structure — without pressure
* You want to express yourself AND move forward
**What you’ll get**
Not motivation. Not a productivity hack.
**You’ll get: ONE THING DONE.**
And then you come back, and do it again.
**This is how it starts**
You don’t need to commit to anything big. Just come once. Pick one thing.
Finish it. We’ll be there. As we’re growing and improving the experience, we’re moving to a more structured system. Registration is part of participating.
**Stay connected**
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6?mode=gi_t)
Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
This is a space you can keep coming back to.
**You’re not behind. You’re just in the middle.**
And you don’t have to go through it alone. You are one of us.
Academics Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Sunday Padel Outdoor at Donaucity
Join us for our regular and casual Sunday on playing Padel.
We reserve our right to adapt the setup according to the audience level, vibe, health, weather, shape etc
SETUP
● 2 courts (2 vs 2),
1 team is rotating or taking a rest
court 1: minim 6 players
court 2: minim 4 players
● 2 courts - 10-12 people
(more players, we make small teams and play shorts, all combination;
the hosts have the last word. proposals are welcome)
● The event organisers or experienced player are entitled to send players on the second court
● We are respectfull and warm with each other, our cultural and professional background is diverse.
● New proposals are welcome :). Sometimes we adapt.
● The host toghether with the regular players, can ask new or misbehaved players to step out from the court, in order to maintain the good vibes
Price to pay (in cash)
(Aprox, for this season, could vary with 1-2 euros)
■ 12 euros for 1h
■ 20 euros for 2h
■ If you need a racket, you can rent it from us for 2 € (if available). Otherwise you can always rent from the venue for 5 €.
■ Cancelation 4-6h, ahead or you pay 10 euros the fee for 1h
● We use the money to cover the courts rent & subscription for renting, smaller hostings or welcome expenses
Important
● New commers, intermediate, out of shape, friendly players are playing on their own risk. If they choose to play with advanced players in a more "competitive" way (hitting the ball in the direction of opponent player is allowed).
● Playing competitive is allowed on the first court
● Playing friendly is our main goal. For this we understand both advanced people, who want to consume their energy, and the social people who play for fun. Please collaborate on the court and don't go to advanced court if you are injured or recovering from illness.
● Please anounce the hosts and/or the players on your court, if you have some injuries or specific conditions.
● We love to play social and all levels.
● Be welcoming with newcomers
● Once you know us (couple of games together), You are welcome to hang out with us, even when you can't play.
SQUER Brainfood Event: <Code/Crafts> Edition
**❗️ 👉 TO THE EVENT:** [Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385)**❗️**
In cooperation with the [Java and Friends](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/) Community are hosting a meetup **at the Certible Office Vienna**
**👉** Please register on the dedicated[Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385) Page to join us on May 20th at 5:30 PM
🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Friday Padel Outdoor at Donaucity
Join us for our regular and casual Friday evening, on playing Padel.
We reserve our right to adapt the setup according to the audience level, vibe, health, weather, shape etc
SETUP
● 2 courts (2 vs 2),
1 team is rotating or taking a rest
court 1: minim 6 players
court 2: minim 4 players
● 2 courts - 10-12 people
(more players, we make small teams and play shorts, all combination;
the hosts have the last word. proposals are welcome)
● The event organisers or experienced player are entitled to send players on the second court
● We are respectfull and warm with each other, our cultural and professional background is diverse.
● New proposals are welcome :). Sometimes we adapt.
● The host toghether with the regular players, can ask new or misbehaved players to step out from the court, in order to maintain the good vibes
Price to pay (in cash)
(Aprox, for this season, could vary with 1-2 euros)
■ 12 euros for 1h
■ 20 euros for 2h
■ If you need a racket, you can rent it from us for 2 € (if available). Otherwise you can always rent from the venue for 5 €.
■ Cancelation 4-6h, ahead or you pay 12 euros the fee for 1h
● We use the monney to cover the courts rent & subscription for renting, smaller hostings or welcome expenses
Important
● New commers, intermediate, out of shape, friendly players are playing on their own risk. If they choose to play with advanced players in a more "competitive" way (hitting the ball in the direction of opponent player is allowed).
● Playing competitive is allowed on the first court
● Playing friendly is our main goal. For this we understand both advanced people, who want to consume their energy, and the social people who play for fun. Please collaborate on the court and don't go to advanced court if you are injured or recovering from illness.
● Please anounce the hosts and/or the players on your court, if you have some injuries or specific conditions.
● We love to play social and all levels.
● Be welcoming with newcomers
● Once you know us (couple of games together), You are welcome to hang out with us, even when you can't play.
Outdoor Padel at Donaucity Sportcenter, All Levels
Join us for Outdoor Padel at Donaucity Sportcenter
**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.
Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — <Code/Crafts> Edition
Every year we host a free pre-event to the [CodeCrafts](https://code-crafts.com/) developer conference! This year we are bringing you **[Oliver Drotbohm](https://sessionize.com/s/odrotbohm/it-takes-two-to-tango-designing-module-interaction/84364)** of the **Spring open source engineering team** as a guest speaker from the conference.
To celebrate this event we are joining forces with the Meetups [Wien Software Architecture Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/wien-software-architecture-meetup-group/) and [Softwarearchitektur Wien](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/softwarearchitektur-wien/) for an epic Meetup mashup 😎 🚀.
Besides that one of our AI Experts from **SQUER** will dive into **Spec Driven Development!**
**THIS MEETUP WILL BE IN-PERSON** 🕺
**What to expect:**
🗣️ Two or three speakers
👥 Meet old and new friends from the community
🍕 Free food
🎉 Open-end and free drinks afterwards
✔️ Just RSVP!
Agenda:
* 17:30 - Doors open
* 18:00 - Welcome by SQUER and andamp
* 18:15 - First talk
* 19:00 - Break
* 19:15 - Second talk
* 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking
* 21:50 - Doors closing
👂 **Talks:**
🗣️ Philipp Piwowarsky - **Spec Driven Development in the Wild**
🗣️ Oliver Drotbohm - **It Takes Two to Tango – Designing Module Interactions in Modulithic Spring Applications**
🧑💻 **Speakers:**
**Philipp Piwowarsky** will talk about our key learnings and observations on the sociotechnical impact of Spec Driven Development in real-world enterprise projects.
**Oliver Drotbohm** has been a member of the Spring open source engineering team for 15 years. His work focused on software architecture, DDD, REST, and persistence technologies. His new book, “Modulithic Applications with Spring”, is due for release in 2026.
In his talk he will present different approaches to designing application module interactions and compares them regarding their applicability, effect on testability, consistency, error scenarios and how they affect the modularity of the system overall.
Location, Food & Drinks are **sponsored** **by [Certible](https://www.certible.com/) 🫶**
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**Can't find what you like?** **Got something to say?** 📢
Send us your thoughts in the comments.
Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we’d love to have you share your insights at one of our upcoming events. Interested in giving a talk?
Let us know!
Our formats:
• Full talks (\~30 to 45 min.)
• Short talks (\~15 min.)
23rd Vienna Data Engineering Meetup
👋 Welcome Back Data People!
It's Meetup #23 but after a long pause we have our FIRST event from our new organising committee! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rigerta, Thorsten, Boris, Georg and Timo invite you to the Data Engineering Meetup REBOOT at our newest event host, Journi GmbH!
As usual, first we will have food and drinks and then, as of **6:30PM**, we will start with our evening program.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Rigerta, Thorsten, Boris, Georg and Timo
**Agenda:**
* 18:00 - Doors open; food & drinks [🍔](https://emojipedia.org/food-drink)🥂
* 18:30 - Welcome talk by **Journi GmbH**
* 18:40 - **Stefan Maxone 🎤**
**Why AI Systems Fail...Hint, It's NOT because models are bad**
*Stefan Maxone is an enterprise data architect at PWC, with deep experience in SAP as well as the data governance side of the business. His talk on how "functioning AI models fail" will turn a head or two!* 🤓
* 19:10 - **Mariano Rodriguez 🎤**
**Hidden Costs: Moving Image Data thru Swift, C++, and JNI**
*Mariano is a Machine Learning Ops Engineer at Journi, helping to change the face of printing memories!* 📸
* 19:40 - Networking and Drinks 🍻🍷
* **21:00** \- End
**Location:**
Journi GmbH
[Goldschlagstraße 172/4/2/2+3, 1140 Wien](https://maps.app.goo.gl/41rNyKjsTpLXAF1b7)
Journi is a tech company, changing the multi-billion euro personalized print industry. Its mission is to turn your photos into printed memories in the most customer-centric way: Making the creation process feeling as easy as taking photos and the results looking like made by a designer.
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👋 Don't forget to RSVP!
Open Dialogue – Discovering Together in Vienna
We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom.
There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding.
We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?”
Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed.
The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”
Academics Events Near You
Connect with your local Academics community
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
15 for One Class
20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Viva Dance Columbus 2809 Festival Lane Dublin OH 43017
TBD
**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
Newark Area Traders and Exchangers
Newark Area Traders and Exchangers
Please join us!
You won't want to miss this meeting!
We have new investor topics every week. Finally, we will go over properties for sale, needs, and wants. Please carve out time to come join us Friday at 8 a.m. EST
Don't forget to like us on Facebook, Newark Area Traders and Exchangers.
NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS
975 Mt. Vernon Rd. (Entry at the front doors)
Newark, OH 43055
Dues are $5 minimum per person, per week. Part of this goes to our treasurer to fund the meeting and the balance to the church for the use of their room. “Opportunity for Generosity”!
Founders: Gerald DePalmo and Furman Tinon (and others)
Established 60 +/- years ago and still going strong!
Zoom meeting.
Topic: NEWARK AREA TRADE & EXCHANGERS
Time: 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.




















