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**Discover the Power of Public Speaking & Leadership — Join the Blue Danube Leaders!** Are you looking for a new hobby that's not only fun but also helps you grow? Join us at **Blue Danube Leaders**, a Toastmasters club where you can improve your **public speaking**, **leadership**, and **communication** skills - all in a friendly, encouraging environment. Whether you’re just starting out or are already a seasoned speaker, you're welcome as our guest. **What happens at a Meeting?** Our meetings follow a structured, interactive format: * **Welcome and Introduction** The meetings begin with a warm welcome from the Club President and the host (called *Toastmaster of the Evening)*. Then, we do a short introduction round where everyone - guests too - say a few words on the evening's topic. * **Word of the Day** A challenge that builds your language skills and sharpens your attention to word choice. A special word is introduced and everyone is invited to use this word whenever they speak. * **Table Topics** This is an exciting segment! Volunteers - guests too! - are invited to speak for 1-2 minutes on a surprise question or topic. It's a great way to practice thinking on your feet. * ***Short Break of 10 minutes*** * **Prepared Speeches** * Members deliver speeches prepared ahead of time, usually 5-7 minutes in length. Each speech is a step in the Toastmasters learning pathway. * **Evaluations** Every speech will be thoughtfully evaluated by a designated Evaluator. These evaluations focus on strengths, improvement tips, and encouragement. It's a crucial part of the Toastmasters experience. * **Role Reports** Throughout the meeting, members take on supportive roles that ensure the flow of the evening and give everyone a chance to grow. **Be our guest!** This meetup is open to guests. Toastmasters have a separate platform for the member registration. There are always 10+ people in the meeting. Join us at **18:45 CET** for a casual **Meet & Greet**; The program starts **sharp at 19:00 CET.** After the meeting, we often head to a nearby spot for food or drinks - a great way to relax and connect! Learn more: https://bluedanubeleaders.at/ Email: info@bluedanubeleaders.at

# [Macht und Gegenmacht – LLMs zwischen Digitalpolitik und Arbeitswelt](https://netzpolitischerabend.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/75netzpat/) Von digitaler Gegenpraxis über den Digital Services Act der EU bis zu den Folgen von KI für den Arbeitsmarkt: Drei mehr oder weniger verbundene Themen, an denen sich aktuelle netzpolitische Konflikte besonders deutlich zeigen: Klauen Large Language Models unsere Jobs? Kann man mit ihnen die Welt verbessern? Wie gut schützt uns der DSA? **Podium** * **Mario Zechner** ([PCs für Alle](https://www.pcsfueralle.at/), [pi.dev](https://pi.dev/)): „Kurzer Spass mit LLMs“ [https://mariozechner.at/posts/2025-12-22-year-in-review-2025/](https://mariozechner.at/posts/2025-12-22-year-in-review-2025/) * **Susanne Lackner** ([Komm Austria](https://www.rtr.at/medien/wer_wir_sind/KommAustria/KommAustria.de.html)): „Grok Abmahnen mit dem DSA der EU“ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lackner-013002a9](https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-lackner-013002a9) * **Stefan Jestl** ([Wiener Institut für Internationale Wirtschaftsvergleiche](https://www.wiiw.ac.at/)): „Wie beeinflusst künstliche Intelligenz den Wiener Arbeitsmarkt (oder auch nicht)“ [https://www.awblog.at/Digitalisierung/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Effekte-Wiener-Arbeitsmarkt](https://www.awblog.at/Digitalisierung/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Effekte-Wiener-Arbeitsmarkt) **Das Format** Jeweils drei kurze Eingangsstatements und dann offene Diskussion. Kommt vorbei, wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Austausch! In Kooperation mit epicenter.works und Wikimedia Österreich Audio Live Stream: [http://stream3.o94.at:8000/netzpat.mp3](http://stream3.o94.at:8000/netzpat.mp3)

Get ready for a Eurovision Pub Quiz Night at Munchy The Urban Kitchen, where curiosity meets good vibes and good music. Bring your friends, form a team, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed yet competitive evening. No phones, no Google — just brains, laughs, and great pub energy. Whether you’re a quiz lover or just in for a fun night out, everyone’s welcome. Expect a friendly atmosphere, mixed questions for all levels, and a night that’s more about enjoying the moment than just winning. Think fast, trust your instincts, and let’s see who takes the crown. Good questions. Cold drinks. Proper pub quiz vibes. Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

Last chance to meet tango before the official course 🤩 Learn about real tango, the dance of connection! Real tango is a conversation. Two people, close together, listening to each other through embrace, weight and breath. The leader proposes. The follower responds. The dance emerges from that - improvised, alive, completely in the present moment. It is one of the most direct ways I know to practice both body and mind. In this introductory evening, you'll learn the basic structure of the embrace and a few simple steps. More importantly, you'll begin to feel what tango is actually about: connection. To your own body first, then to another person. You don't need a partner. You don't need dance experience. You need comfortable shoes with a smooth sole and an open mind. I've been dancing tango for years, and I come to it from the same place I come to everything else I teach: the body knows things the mind doesn't. Tango is one of the ways we learn to trust that. Partners are rotated during class so you practice with everyone. If you want to connect, join our WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GBNrqkP0AUD4O4XCydmhgM?mode=gi_t Teachers and organisers Sara & Nemanja are competitive dancers and teachers who discovered their love for tango and now want to share it! Students under 28 receive a discount. Contact us for any questions! :)

Nearby the Eurovision Village, this is the chance to get in touch with LGBTQ+ friends of Vienna who like art, music, theatre and other cultural activities. This meetup offers you to meet new friends in Vienna, share ideas for events you'd love to go with others, explore upcoming meetups. Volksgarten is centrally located next to U3 station Volkstheater. Of course, you can bring +1 to join us. We speak English and German // Wir sprechen Deutsch und Englisch :-) If you live in Vienna and work nearby, join us for a little break together. In case of bad weather, we will first meet and then move forward to a dry spot at the Eurovision village.

What if your “inner child” wasn’t just a concept—but a vivid, living presence you can actually meet? In this talk, Sonja explores how inner child work unfolds during practices like holoptropic breathwork — where early imprints, unmet needs, and developmental trauma can emerge with clarity, emotional depth, and transformative potential. Going beyond traditional therapeutic models, we’ll explore how these experiences move through various layers of the psyche where different “inner children” and dimensions of the self may appear. Through real examples from holotropic sessions, this lecture sheds light on the healing intelligence of expanded states—and how they can help unravel deep relational patterns. 🌀 A blend of theory & lived experience 🌀 Space for dialogue 🌀 Short guided journey to meet your inner child Come with curiosity, leave with a deeper, more grounded perspective. After the talk, feel free to stay and connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed atmosphere. Doors open: 18:30 // Start: 19:00 Entry 5€ cash only (Members free; become a member: psychedelicsociety.at) Sagedergasse 18, 1120 Vienna (Entry between Billa and Bipa) (not barrier-free) Language: English About the speaker: Sonja Busch is a senior teacher and trainer in holotropic states, trauma healing, and psycho-spiritual transformation. As core staff of Grof Transpersonal Training in Europe and founder of the European Association for Holotropic Breathwork, she is dedicated to preserving the depth of this work. Her background bridges body-based therapy, transpersonal psychology, and social sciences. She has extensive experience working with trauma survivors and offers counseling and integration support in Vienna. www.sonja-busch.com //We do not provide any illegal substances, nor allow their distribution or consumption at our events. Our mission is to provide high-quality information and safety guidelines about psychedelic substances. https://www.psychedelicsociety.at/ https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicsocietyat/ Telegram: t.me/psychedelicsocietyvienna

Join us for a nurturing and empowering in-person afternoon at **commonroom** for a form of networking going deeper. A local expression of our global **[Women Lead Community](https://women-lead-community.mn.co/),** each month we create a space for women to slow down, connect with themselves and others, and explore a new form of leadership grounded in **presence, purpose, and mutual support**. After a joint arrival, we take the time to reflect on our needs as well as what we each have to offer to the world. We have the opportunity to practice pitching our offers and needs in a safe space and connecting with other inspiring women who are eager to support each others growth. Just come as you are – curious, present, and open. No need to prepare anything. Bring a friend or meet new ones. Have something to write with you for the reflection and bring business cards and flyers of your offers, if you have any. The sessions are held in **English**. They are open to women of all backgrounds who are curious about co-creating a more conscious, caring, and connected world.

To ring in the warm weather, we're hosting our second annual Young Democrats Cornhole Tournament on May 17th! For those who don’t know, cornhole is an outdoor game where players take turns throwing bean bags at inclined boards with a hole in them to score points. The goal is to have fun, so whether you’re a seasoned cornhole pro or new to the game, everyone is welcome to join! And who knows, you may even walk away with the championship title and one of our real corn prizes 🌽 🍿. Join your fellow Americans for an a-MAIZE-ing time. When: Sunday, May 17th at 2 PM Where: Burggarten, Josefsplatz 1 1010 Vienna (find us by the Mozart-Denkmal) In the event of bad weather, we will provide updates on alternative plans.

Hi Folks, Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the SOCB International in-person Conference #04: Sustainable Inside and Outside! We have a selection of presentations throughout the afternoon sessions and with discussion panels. Keynote speakers: •⁠ ⁠Her Excellency Marcela Tovar Thomas, Ambassador of Colombia to the Republic of Austria and to the United Nations •⁠ ⁠Prof. Sandra Velásquez Montiel, Webster University Vienna •⁠ ⁠Dr. Maximilian Pramreiter, BOKU University Reserve your free, limited seats now - click the link . Conference Registration: [Conference registration](https://bit.ly/4uCh3tH) For more information please see the links below : Conference 04 details: [Information about Conference #04](https://bit.ly/4eSZjWz) Linkedin Profile details: [SOCB Linkedin Profile](https://bit.ly/3Rbo3zb) **\*\*To sign up please click the above link to an Eventbrite registration\*\*** Who are SOCB? School of Collectively Building is an organisation representing sustainability in both education and research, through international conferences, courses, and regular research calls on climate and sustainability, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Selected work is exhibited and published for public open access. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a nurturing and empowering in-person afternoon at **commonroom** for a form of networking going deeper. A local expression of our global **[Women Lead Community](https://women-lead-community.mn.co/),** each month we create a space for women to slow down, connect with themselves and others, and explore a new form of leadership grounded in **presence, purpose, and mutual support**. After a joint arrival, we take the time to reflect on our needs as well as what we each have to offer to the world. We have the opportunity to practice pitching our offers and needs in a safe space and connecting with other inspiring women who are eager to support each others growth. Just come as you are – curious, present, and open. No need to prepare anything. Bring a friend or meet new ones. Have something to write with you for the reflection and bring business cards and flyers of your offers, if you have any. The sessions are held in **English**. They are open to women of all backgrounds who are curious about co-creating a more conscious, caring, and connected world. If you are not yet part of the [Women Lead Community](https://women-lead-community.mn.co/) it would be amazing if you could sign up to our free community platform before the session. We encourage you to include your offers and needs in our virtual marketplace at the end of the session to reach even more women who could support you.

**Update 10.5. / 22:00:** Due to the weather forecast with rain, cold temperatures, and wind, we’ve decided to move the meetup to an indoor location instead of the park. The good news: we’re still keeping the same relaxed and casual get-together format — just a little warmer and drier ☔🌿 **📍 New Location** Delegationsraum Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund Johann-Böhm-Platz 1 A-1020 Wien The easiest way to get there is via U2 Donaumarina. The Delegationsraum is located on the ground floor at the end of the entrance hall, on the left side, near the stairs leading upstairs. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! \-\-\- Spring is here — let’s take UX outside. Join us for a relaxed **UX Vienna get-together in the park**, where we’ll trade meeting rooms for fresh air and good company. Connect with fellow UX professionals, share ideas, and enjoy a laid-back evening together. Bring a blanket and something to drink, and meet us on the lawn below the Palmenhaus in the Burggarten. Whether you stay for a quick chat or settle in for the whole evening, you’re very welcome — we’re looking forward to seeing you there. Meeting point - below the Palmenhaus on the lawn (on the left side looking at Palmenhause): https://osm.org/go/0JrIXnPJY--?m= (If the weather is bad, we will come up with an alternative location 24hrs in advance.) \-\-\- UX Vienna Evening Meetups are on the 2nd tuesday of every month — 12 times a year. Collaboratively we document each UX Vienna Evening Meetup at [https://UXvienna.at/ongoing/](https://uxvienna.at/ongoing/) \- Check out to see what kept us busy and what you might have missed so far\. UX Vienna announcements are available at [https://meetup.com/UXvienna](https://meetup.com/UXvienna). In addition you can follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103220346). We are looking forward to seeing you!

Welcome to the _Historical and Sociopolitical Circle_ part of the Social Book Club! Each month we meet to talk about a book chosen by you! This month’s book is: **Life in a Medieval City** by *Joseph and Frances Gies* (~280 pages). How to get: * ebook: thalia/amazon/morawa * paperback: amazon We meet at JO&JOE (IKEA Westbahnhof) in the 5th floor where you can buy drinks and food. Book description: *The book, part of the renowned series “Medieval Life”, focuses on the city of Troyes, in France, in the year 1250 A.D. to talk about what it was like to live in a prosperous city in 13th century Europe. The authors describe what was the city government like, how trade worked, and how life was for all different types of people.* *This work sweeps away the image of the middle ages as an era of decay and show how Europe was going through a commercial revolution.*

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message \*\*Chris (the organizer)\*\*with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.