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So hast du andere Leute in Berlin wahrscheinlich noch nie kennengelernt! Bis zu 10 Singles, die sich zuvor nicht kennen, treffen sich in einer Bar und lernen sich bei einem eigens für diese Veranstaltungsreihe entwickelten Spiel näher kennen. Das Spiel kombiniert eine gelungene Mischung aus Fragen, Aktionsaufgaben und lustiger Unterhaltung, die alleine oder als Team gemeistert werden. Durch verschiedene Aufgaben und Fragen kommen die Spieler in direkte Interaktion miteinander und lernen sich im Spielverlauf näher kennen. Im Vergleich zur klassischen Single Party lernst du bei Socialmatch wirklich nur Singles in deiner Altersgruppe kennen und kommst von ganz alleine ins Gespräch mit den anderen Teilnehmern. Ein Spielmoderator vor Ort informiert über den Ablauf und leitet durch den Abend. Sicher dir jetzt deinen Platz beim nächsten Event unter [[www.socialmatch.de](http://www.socialmatch.de/)] und lerne neue Leute in deiner Stadt kennen. Dieses Event ist für die Altersgruppe 40 - 60 Jahre. P.S. Socialmatch erhielt 2015 bereits einen Award für das Konzept, teste es selbst ;-) **Achtung: Nur mit Buchung über die Website ist eine Teilnahme möglich!**

Hola chicos, Moin zusammen, lasst uns Deutsch und Spanisch sprechen und ein paar Bier zusammen trinken, die Idee ist einfach und gut :) Bitte bringt zumindest basis Deutsch oder Spanisch Kenntnisse mit! Vamos a hablar español y alemán y tomar unas cervezas, la idea es simple y buena jaja. ¡Por favor, ven por lo menos con un nivel básico de español o alemán! Danke, gracias!

**PyBerlin: January's event** **Location: JetBrains office -** Schlesische Str. 34, 10997 Berlin, enter via Lieferando entrance. **Agenda:** 6:15 pm – Doors open: snacks, drinks, networking 6:45 pm - Welcome from PyBerlin 6:55 pm - Welcome from the sponsor - JetBrains 7:05 pm – Code review agents battle // Shahriyar Rzayev In this live-coded demo, I'll build a multi-agent code review system where three agent instances work simultaneously as specialized reviewers: * **The Architect** evaluates design patterns and system structure * **The Security Expert** hunts for vulnerabilities and data risks * **The Performance Analyst** identifies bottlenecks and complexity issues We'll watch them analyze real Python code, generate independent reviews, and even disagree with each other on trade-offs—all orchestrated with \~50 lines of async Python code. Speaker's bio: Software Engineer and Builder. Previous accomplishments include contributing to open source, providing technical direction, and sharing knowledge about Code and Architecture. An empathetic team player and mentor. Azerbaijan Python User Group Leader. Former QA Engineer and Bug Hunter. 7:35 pm - break 8:05 pm – Can you trust your (large language) model? // Jodie Burchell Machine learning algorithms are marvellous things: models that can do a bunch of tedious and complex tasks for us, all with a high degree of accuracy. But how do we really know whether the outputs of machine learning models are correct? This question is not as simple to answer as we might think. As we move into an age where “black box” models, particularly LLMs, are becoming more and more commonly used, it becomes even more essential, and at the same time, difficult and complicated, to be able to assess model performance accurately. In this talk, we’ll explore ways in which our models can lie to us, and how we might be able to peer through this confusion to get at the truth. Speaker's bio: Dr. Jodie Burchell is the Developer Advocate in Data Science at JetBrains, and was previously a Lead Data Scientist at Verve Group Europe. She completed a PhD in clinical psychology and a postdoc in biostatistics, before leaving academia for a data science career. She has worked for 9 years as a data scientist in both Australia and Germany, developing a range of products including recommendation systems, analysis platforms, search engine improvements and audience profiling. She has held a broad range of responsibilities in her career, doing everything from data analytics to maintaining machine learning solutions in production. She is a long time content creator in data science, across conference and user group presentations, books, webinars, and posts on both her own and JetBrain's blogs. 9:30 - closing This event will be only in-person. Please check our Code of Conduct and official health regulation in Berlin before coming. If you feel some signs of sickness, please consider skipping this event and attending another time. We will have plenty of events in different formats in the future. Looking forward seeing you all!

Welcome to an intimate and powerful breathwork experience inspired by Holotropic principles. We create a safe, grounded and transformative environment for emotional release, clarity and deep inner connection. This circle is limited to **4 participants** to ensure personal guidance, emotional safety and comfort. *** ## **Session Structure** **1\. Welcome & Introduction \(30 min\)** * What Holotropic-inspired breathwork is * How the session works * Safety guidelines and recommendations for a free, supportive experience **2\. Active Breathwork Journey \(90 min\)** A deep breathing experience guided by a carefully curated musical sequence designed to support inner exploration. During this phase, participants may experience: * Body sensations, shaking, warmth, spontaneous movements * Emotional release (crying, laughter, sighs) * Images, memories, visions or states of expanded awareness **3\. Integration Circle \(60 min\)** A voluntary space to share and express your experience Suggestions for emotional and somatic integration Compassionate support, presence and grounding **Total duration: \~3 hours** *** ## **What to Bring** Please bring the following for comfort and immersion: * **Comfortable clothing** * **Eye mask** * **Water bottle** * **Blanket** * **Pillow / cushion** * **Yoga mat** (We have a few extra items if needed.) *** ## **Contraindications** Not recommended for people with: Cardiovascular conditions, epilepsy, pregnancy, recent major surgeries, or severe psychiatric diagnoses. If you’re unsure, feel free to message us. *** ## **Who We Are** We are **Paula & Javi**, certified breathwork facilitators and founders of **Holostar33**. To learn more about us and hear testimonials from other customers, follow us on Instagram: @holostar33 We are new in Berlin and building a conscious community centered around breathwork, embodiment and healing. We look forward to breathing with you. **Holostar33 – Transformational Breathwork & Community**

**BitDevs Bitcoin Socratic Seminar Berlin @ c-base Raumstation** Join us for our monthly interactive **[Bitcoin Socratic Seminar](https://bitdevs.berlin)** in Berlin! We’ll start with pizza and beer (sponsored by [Ordimint.com](https://ordimint.com)), followed by deep-dive discussions on the most interesting *technical* developments in Bitcoin from the past month. Participation by everyone is highly encouraged! Our goal is to foster lively discussion, knowledge sharing, and debate. In the weeks leading up to the event, participants gather topics such as: * New research papers * New BIPs and BOLTs * Network statistics * Technical blog posts * Mailing list and Delving Bitcoin threads * Pull requests and updates from key repos (Bitcoin Core, LND, Core Lightning, Eclair, BDK, rust-bitcoin, LDK, Electrum, …) Each topic is briefly introduced by our moderators and then discussed before moving on. The full list of links will be published at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin) 1–2 days before the event — please review them in advance to get the most out of the discussion. **Important details:** * This event is highly technical — best suited for those with a solid grasp of Bitcoin internals. Curious newcomers are always very welcome, but expect in-depth conversations (see the former topics at [bitdevs.berlin](https://bitdevs.berlin)). * Chatham House Rule applies: you may share what was discussed, but not who said it. No livestream, no photos, no recordings. * The evening begins with food and networking; people often stay after the seminar to keep talking. **Co-hosted by:** * [Felix](https://x.com/FelixWeis) * [Freerk](https://x.com/freerko) * [Fabian](https://x.com/fjahr) For background on the idea of BitDevs Socratic Seminars, see [this article](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/op-ed-want-to-learn-about-bitcoin-try-a-local-socratic-seminar).

-DROP IN - *(English below)* **Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance Unterricht** Klassen (fast) jeden Mittwoch Abend 18\.15 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Starter 19\.30 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Improver oder/or SOLO JAZZ\! Bitte für weitere Informationen & Kosten hier schauen: [SWING PATROL ROLLBERG _ SCHILLERKIEZ - NEUKÖLLN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-rollberg.html) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- classes (almost) every Wednesday evening 18\.15 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Starter 19\.30 Uhr Lindy Hop \| Swing Dance \- Improver All information & costs here: [SWING PATROL ROLLBERG _ SCHILLERKIEZ - NEUKÖLLN](https://www.swingpatrolberlin.com/sp-rollberg.html)

**Stop loneliness and boredom: meet people in a pleasant atmosphere and learn about friendship.** \-\-\-\- **💶 Contribution on site: EUR 10-20 (according to your means)** **You can buy a ticket in advance on Eventbrite to guarantee your place: [Tickets on Eventbrite \[Link\]](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/meet-connect-real-friendships-in-berlin-workshop-tickets-1671592250419).** 🇬🇧 This workshop is held in English. 🇬🇧 *This event is also announced in another group and on a different platform. The number of registrations does not reflect the real number.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- People with good **friends live longer, happier, more succesful and healthier**. Big plus: **good friends are fun to be around**. Hence, we offer this friendship workshop. Some people say, “It's hard to find close friends in Berlin.” Berlin, the city of a thousand possibilities... I know what you mean... I feel you. . . **🚀 Let's do a workshop on real friendships!** * Up to 40 people * An easy-going facilitator guides through the evening * You get to know each other * latest research about real friendships * Those who want: meet again. Simple. . **Be surprised, how familiar you will feel after three hours.** . . ⏰ **The door opens at 6:45 p.m. Be punctual, be on time. Germany ;).** * Hang up your coat, go to the bathroom, get a tea, chat a bit, find a seat, and then get started. * No entrance after 6:59 pm, because workshop has started by then. No exceptions. . . **🔱 4 years of work - 1 workshop** For four years, I have researched and experimented on how people become friends. This evening is the result. You'll get the latest bites of friendship theory, plus practical tools that are easy to implement. Above all, you'll try things out together. It's fun. * Once, a participant said to me: “Georg, this stuff works magically!” * What shall I say? “Yes! I hope so! That's what we are here for.” **Imagine: a room full of pleasant people who are looking for real friendships.** . . **🌞 Do you know the Mere Exposure Effect?** It says: The more often you meet, the more familiar you will get. On the workshop, I will tell you why your nervous system is like this. It is particularly relevant for shy, anxious or introverted people. . Hence, friendship grows on pleasant reunions, connection, reliability, and emotional depth. . To support this, we offer a wide range of activities: hikes, excursions, walks, women's evenings, men's evenings, and workshops on personal development, social skills and communication. . **Until you are connected with the right friends and click with them.** . That is the goal! 🤗 . **Telegram Channel (events, workshops, friendship research results):** [t.me/legendary_friends](t.me/legendary_friends) . . **🌎 Find out more about Legendary Friends** You will find alot of friendship knowledge at: [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de) \- A german speaking website\. We are famous in German so far\. . However, people from different countries successfully use translation tools to get what they need. . Some knowledge is translated into English at [www.legendary-friends.com](www.legendary-friends.com). . **🍀 6 Fundamental Secrets of Real Friendships** 30 pages eBook: **[The 6 Fundamental Secrets of Legendary Friendships](https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de/links/newsletter-legendary-friends/)**[ - ](https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de/links/newsletter-legendary-friends/)**[How to Create Great Friendships for Life](https://www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de/links/newsletter-legendary-friends/).** . You get the 30 pages eBook for free (at the moment) plus a monthly update of friendship research when subscribing to the newsletter. . To be honest: I am lazy and I only write a newsletter if I really have news. So, no spam. Promised. (And presumably less than one email per month). **See you at the workshop and let's become friends 🤗.**

**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options at least until 2pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)

Are you interested in **GenAI assisted software development**? Are you using **Cursor** & Co already? Do you want to learn how to solve problems by creating digital tools yourself? Then this is for you. **Afterwork meetup** at the Byron Bar, Bayer Pharma Headquarters in Berlin, dedicated to exchanging experiences using AI as assistant to develop software. You will meet here software developers, GenAI enthusiasts, solo programmers, and, since many of us work in the healthcare industry, expect to meet people in diverse roles there: doctors, biologists, chemists, pharmacists, physicists, mathematicians, biochemists. Date & Time: January 15, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Byron Bar, Bayer Pharma Headquarters, Berlin What to Expect: * **Speakers: Ryan Sudhakaran, Marisa Breall / Cursor (Anysphere)** * **Tool Sharing**: **Share in 5 minutes** your hands-on experiences with tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Amazon Q, Lovable, Cline. **Contact us upfront**; jesus delvalle at bayer.com. * **Networking**: **Connect** with fellow developers and healthcare professionals. * **Community Building**: **Join us** to foster a supportive network that helps each other navigate GenAI in healthcare. What to Bring: **YOU!** And desire to share and learn the enormous possibilities of GenAI assisted coding. Btw on a January 15th 2001 the first edit of **WIKIPEDIA** was made. 25 Years ago! If you are like me and some of us a Wikipedia Fan and like to edit and create pages there, talk to us; we will for sure find a way to help and learn from each other.

A space for working on projects & learning new stuff together. 💻☕️ Please RSVP if you intend to join, as we have limited space. 😊

This is our newest breakfast meetup, getting together decision makers that run DTC online shops to discuss strategies and learn from each other. Approval only. Registration ONLY through https://luma.com/jtqbqdx0 Join our WhatsApp group, where you get informed about our Marketing/Business/E-Commerce-events in Berlin: [https://link.digitalideas.io/whatsapp-berlin](https://link.digitalideas.io/whatsapp-berlin).

Please note, this event is free but please sign up here so we can inform the venue of your attendance: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-01-15/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-01-15/) This January, UXDX Berlin is excited to kick off our first in the series of in-person meetups before our main conference in May 2026 : focused on bridging Design, Product, and Development to move faster, together. In this session, we're exploring how trust and compliance become competitive advantages in product design. There will be two talks in this event. Hear from practitioners at Oviva and AWS about designing products that users believe in, even under strict regulatory constraints. Whether you're building fintech, healthcare, or enterprise products, this is for you. **Who can attend:** Designers, Product Managers, Developers, and anyone involved in building, shaping, or supporting products—especially where trust, ethics, and regulatory compliance matter. **What to expect:** Insightful talks from industry practitioners, real-world challenges, and a chance to connect with Berlin's design, product community. **Event Details** **📅 January 15\, 2026 \| 6:00 – 8:30 PM** **📍 Engelnest Coworking Space and Event Venue, Berlin [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVaQ5f2vQky4Dpnv7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVaQ5f2vQky4Dpnv7)** **🎟️ Free. Limited seats** **Speakers** * **Marjo Tikkanen,** Senior Product Designer @ Oviva *"Designing for trust: Growth in a medical product"* *[https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjo-tikkanen-56557b80/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjo-tikkanen-56557b80/)* * **Dorra Mlouhi,** Product Manager @ AWS, Berlin *"Fast Prototyping with AI: Collaboration between Design and Product teams" [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorramlouhi/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorramlouhi/)* *** **Schedule** 6:00 PM – Doors Open, Registration & Networking 6:20 PM – Welcome from UXDX Berlin 6:30 PM – Talk 01 - Marjo Tikkanen, ‘Designing for trust: Growth in a medical product’ 7:00 PM – Talk 02 - Dorra Mlouhi, ‘Fast Prototyping with AI: Collaboration between Design and Product teams’ 7:30 PM – Closing Remarks 7:40 PM – Networking *** **About UXDX Berlin:** We're building a community where researchers, designers, and engineers collaborate on solving real product challenges. Our events focus on practical insights, shared learnings, and the connections that drive better product decisions. **UXDX Berlin — Stay updated, Be inspired!**

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

How are you? It has been a long time! I would like to re-activate this meetup, because there are so many interesting hardware projects going on in Berlin. In this next meetup we plan two short presentations. 1\. Bram de Vries\, co\-founder of **Growy**, a fully automated and robotized vertical farm, developed in Berlin, built in Amsterdam. A presentation about the challenges of how to make low-cost automation for the food-industry. 2\. Ahmad Taleb\, co\-founder of **Wunderpen**, automated hand-writing. The story about robots that can write personal messages with a pen, and handling lots of paper and ink. After that there is plenty of time to network and to talk about your own projects. The location is at the Office of Growy Germany in Berlin Hohenschönhausen/Lichtenberg. We will take care of snacks and drinks. **Address:** Growy Germany GmbH Große-Leege-Straße 97/98 Enter the courtyard through the gate, walk straight to the grey door at the loading dock 13055 Berlin Can be reached with the M5 Tram or Bus 294 or Bus 256 Please RSVP

Gaming, AdTech, EdTech, Media Streaming, and FinTech are just a few of the workloads where high-availability cloud infrastructure matters. Whether you’re doing battle daily in one of these spaces or are just curious about ways to improve performance, meet us in Reston for an in-person discussion on bare metal cloud architecture. You’ll meet our product lead, James MacKenzie, who will walk through how modern bare metal serves as a control plane for hybrid and private cloud architectures. **What we will cover** * Ways to leverage bare metal, containers, and orchestration for better performance and predictable economics; * Real-world hybrid, disaster recovery, and data-intensive architectures; * Our approach to eliminating ingress and egress fees. **Who should attend** * Cloud architects and platform engineers; * DevOps professionals and infrastructure leads; * FinOps stakeholders managing data-heavy or hybrid workloads. **Why attend** This is a technical, architecture-first conversation. You will leave with a clearer understanding of high-availability cloud infrastructure and how organizations are scaling cost-effectively. Food and drinks will be provided. Space is limited to keep the discussion interactive.

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business** **Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn** Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today. Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations. This workshop will provide: * A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is * Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today * Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction * Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t. As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun. ### What Is 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County. **We look forward to seeing you there.**

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We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

**Leave behind the rushed pace of traditional speed dating and embrace a more relaxed approach to meeting new people, facilitated by a [Dating Coach](https://lovedandfulfilled.com/) with prepared Conversation Icebreakers.** **💕 All ages!** **💕Different sections for different age groups.** Must[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1657502206719?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[RSVP HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1972845805913?aff=oddtdtcreator)** (Event is posted on multiple platforms, attendees displayed here doesn't reflect the actual number) * Easy going greet and meet to socially warm up * Prepared questions to facilitate meaningful conversations and assess compatibility * Engaging discussions in small groups * Opportunity to talk to every single person present * Stress free matchmaking by the coach after the event (no need to ask for contact info on the spot, you will get it after the event) * Fun games to play together Whether you are an introvert or an extravert, welcoming and easy-going environment is guaranteed. You won't have to sweat the small talk, and event will be structured and organized to make connecting effortless. **Cost:** $35 (Pay through[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1299434316019?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[E](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1815006977729?aff=oddtdtcreator)[ventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1972845805913?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1972845805913?aff=oddtdtcreator)or **Venmo** to @Irena-Polyakova (1469)) **Location**: Uncle Jalapeno Restaurant in Herndon, VA **Time**: 3:00 pm \~ Irena

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:** This meetup is sunsetting, and *this will be the last event being announced here*. **To continue to receive updates to Transit Techies NYC, subscribe to our [Luma calendar here](https://luma.com/transittechies).** Talks will start at 6:30pm, and we'll mingle over light bites and refreshments before and afterwards. **[Please sign up on the Luma event for building access!](https://luma.com/my43kl57?tk=2BGBsd)** **[Follow us on Luma](https://luma.com/transittechies) to continue receiving updates** **Speakers** ​**​Colin Miller** mostly grew up in Austin, Texas, where he developed an early interest in software and maps. After his freshman year of college, he launched his first startup, Redistricter, which took off far faster than expected. He left school and moved to New York to pursue it full-time. ​A year later, he created *Subway Builder*, a hyper-realistic game that lets players design subway systems from scratch while navigating real-world constraints and costs. The game simulates millions of commuters using Census and Redistricter data, powered by the same pathfinding algorithms people rely on to get to work. Your job is to design a route network that gets the most people to their destination as fast as possible. — **Greg Feliu** is a data engineer and analyst focused on transportation analytics, with projects ranging from modeling subway–bus transfers to clustering NYC subway stations by ridership. Drawing on public ridership data and GTFS schedules, he builds minimal-assumption models to estimate ridership on each subway line, combining data modeling with subject-matter expertise to reveal how New Yorkers move through the system with *The Busiest Subway Lines in NYC, Ranked*. **[Please sign up on the Luma event for building access!](https://luma.com/my43kl57?tk=2BGBsd)** **[Follow us on Luma](https://luma.com/transittechies) to continue receiving updates** The event will be held at 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY in Room 1201. We hope to see you there!

Join us for another session of our study group as we dive into the fascinating world of Large Language Models (LLMs) using the book **Build a Large Language Model from Scratch** from Manning. In this session, we will finish **Chapter 7: Fine-tuning to follow instructions**. In the last session, we talked about how to prepare the dataset for instruction fine-tuning and in this session we will perform the fine-tuning and evaluate the model afterwards. This isn't just a lecture! Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and code along. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and set-up the environment ahead of time (https://github.com/rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch/tree/main/setup). We will be meeting at the North County Governmental Center this time that is across from the Reston public library.