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Responsible AI in HealthCare: Considerations and Opportunities
Our friend **Dmitri Katz**, a 10 years+ long time friend and huge supporter of **STEM4Health**, **G4A**, **Digital Health**, and every **Innovation in Healthcare**, is organizing this event. I highly recommend to attend. Please register at https://luma.com/m47avlhj.
AI is offering new opportunities to address persistent, high-impact societal challenges. In domains where social and human stakes are high, practical value will depend not only on technical performance, but on how well AI systems are aligned with ethical, institutional, and operational realities. Addressing this need requires sustained, cross-disciplinary collaboration grounded in real-world practice. To this end, **ÆTHOS Berlin** is building an interdisciplinary community of founders, researchers, practitioners, domain experts, and policymakers.
In this workshop, we will discuss real-world care challenges and the constraints that shape responsible AI use. Participants are invited to contribute practical perspectives.
**What we aim to produce:**
The workshop will produce Challenge Briefs: short documents that describe (a) a concrete care problem, (b) its real-world impact, and (c) the key institutional, ethical, and practical constraints involved. Where it emerges naturally, the briefs may also note open directions for work, such as further research or approaches for AI implementation. The briefs will be published publicly after the event and shared as reference material for future research and innovation.
**Workshop format (2 hours):**
* Short, problem‑focused inputs from care‑domain experts, early‑stage startups, and other workshop attendees.
* Small, mixed working groups
* Each group drafts one brief using a simple structure:
Problem · Impact · Constraints · Directions
* Sharing and discussion
**Why your participation matters:**
* Help ensure that actual constraints shape how AI problems are defined
* Bring institutional, ethical, and operational realities into the discussion early
* Contribute to challenge definitions that shape the community’s future focus
* Be acknowledged as a contributing participant in this first workshop
**What participation could involve:**
* Share a real-world care‑domain challenge
* Contributing to the drafting group
* Bring a laptop if possible.
This is an ÆTHOS community initiative. Participants are welcome to share what they are working on, but the focus will remain on problem framing rather than product pitching. If you have questions or would like to help with the workshop, please let us know.
Warm Regards,
Dmitri Katz
ÆTHOS Initiative team
[dmitrikatz23@gmail.com](mailto:dmitrikatz23@gmail.com)
Place:
Æthos Station, 3rd Floor, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Kreuzberg, Berlin
Mindstone Berlin February AI Meetup
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-berlin-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Berlin!
Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.
Why should you attend?
• Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
• Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
• Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.
What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:
• What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
• How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
• What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society.
After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence.
Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-berlin-february-ai-meetup)
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-berlin-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Drinks @ Trespassers, and IMPORTANT NOTE
Hello friends!
We're getting together to have drinks & tamales at Trespassers in Mitte. Whether you're a newcomer or an old-timer, drop in to discuss Clojure and talk tech.
https://clojure.berlin/events/drinks/
IMPORTANT NOTE: We're switching from meetup.com to luma.com, because meetup was bought by private equity is getting incredibly expensive.
Subscribe here to keep up to date: https://luma.com/clojure.berlin
See you on Thursday - it's been a while! Paulus
Founder Meet&Greet: In-Person Startup Networking Winter Edition!
We are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem!
If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ **Your hosts of the day:**
* Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Business Angel & Coach, MD @ Founder Institute Berlin)
* Rikke Klitskov (Marketing Director @ Founder Institute Germany)
* Euan Hintze (Banking Expert @ Qonto)
* Matthieu Verdeaux (Sales & Partnerships Intern @ Qonto)
❯ **Who should Attend?**
* Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
* Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
* Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
* Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder
* Anyone who is looking for a modern business bank account
❯ **What is the Agenda?**
* (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks
**❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at** [https://fi.co/e/376736/meetup](https://fi.co/e/376736/meetup)**!**
To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in March 2025, you can apply here: [https://fi.co/Germany](https://fi.co/Germany)**.** For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and [tech events available in Berlin](https://fi.co/events/berlin), see our [list of Startup Resources](https://fi.co/startup-resources).
**About Qonto:**
**[Qonto](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)** is Europe’s leading financial management solution for founders, freelancers, and small to medium-sized businesses, serving more than 600,000 clients across eight countries. Founded by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, **[Qonto](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)**[ ](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)has been transforming business finance since 2017. The platform combines business banking, invoicing, accounting, and expense management in a single intuitive solution. Through Qonto’s company formation services, over 250,000 businesses have already been established across Europe. With more than €600 million in funding and an international team of over 1,600 employees, Qonto is redefining financial management for European businesses – with innovative products, transparent pricing, and 24/7 customer support. **Click here to open your business account:** **[https://www.qonto.com](https://qonto.com/de/creation/company-registration?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=FIMeetup10/2025&partner_id=a0oAM000000AGMP)**
**About Founder Institute**
The [Founder Institute](https://fi.co/berlin) is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
Philosophie 2.0 - spielerisch klug durch maximale Klarheit
Mit dem Titel "Philosophie 2.0" wird nicht zu viel versprochen.
Nicht alles was mit 'Philosophie' bezeichnet wird, hat damit auch zu tun.
Das gilt allgemein.
Wörter werden zu oft nicht präzise gebraucht, aber wenn man alles mit beliebigen Wörtern bezeichnen würde, könnte man nichts mehr genau verstehen, könnte nichts mehr genau begreifen. Also blieben die Irrtümer bestehen. Das hätte mit Philosophie aber definitiv nichts mehr zu tun.
Was also ist das Gegenteil belanglos-vieldeutigen Wörterverdehens mit hochassoziativen Sprüngen bei denen allerlei übersehen wird und ergo das Wesentliche nicht mehr als solches klar erkannt werden kann?
Maximal exakte Begriffsklärung.
Und das geht!
Das geht über einen systematischen Aufbau aller Kategorien - gestützt über einen Algorithmus, welcher Kategorienfehler automatisch vermeidet und mithilft, das Ganze im Blick zu behalten.
Dass dies für uns Personen gar nicht so einfach ist, sieht man daran, dass jede Person (auch Du) irgendwann irgendwelchen Irrtümern aufgesessen ist.
Jede Person, die sich also für irgendetwas ernsthaft (nicht wegen blanglosem Amüsement, oder wegen ideologischer Rechthaberei) interessiert und ergo dafür offen ist seine Auffassungen weiterzuentwickeln, ist bei dieser Veranstaltung goldrichtig.
Ablauf:
Bei unserer Diskussion geht es dabei nicht um irgendein festes Thema, sondern jeder schreibt ein Wort in seinem Interessengebiet auf einen Zettel und wir ziehen diese paarweise für je eine Runde.
Die beiden Wörter haben gemeinsame Kategorien, aber es gibt auch Unterschiede.
Wer diese nicht alle kennt, kann nicht behaupten, dass er tatsächlich begriffen hat, wovon er meint, dass es ihn interessiere; dass er definitiv wüsste wovon er spricht.
Dieses Problem hatte schon Sokrates erkannt. Nur haben wir jetzt einen Algorithmus, welcher zu absoluter Genauigkeit verhilft um diese Irrtümer loszuwerden. Daher 'Philosophie 2.0'.
Siehe dem Bild oben werfen wir die Bedeutung (die Menge aller Kategorien einer Begrifflichkeit) per Beamer an die Wand.
Wir sind nicht in der Schule, d.h. es gibt keinen Zeitdruck, keine Noten, keinen Wettbewerb und keine Profilierungsmotive, sondern jeder hat alle Zeit der Welt um über die schematisch dargestellte Bedeutung nachzudenken - und diese zu hinterfragen.
Die grafisch dargestellten Bedeutungen des Algorithmus sind nicht perfekt.
Es geht nicht darum irgendetwas zu akzeptieren, sondern andersherum: die Bedeutung anzugreifen und zu verbessern.
Jeder kann sie ändern!
Die Diskussion ist also eröffnet. Jeder muss Gründe angeben.
"Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?"
\~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind keine Vögel.
"Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?"
\~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Festkörper sind keine Flüssigkeiten.
"Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?"
"Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?"
"Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?"
Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie die Bedeutung der Begrifflichkeiten algorithmisch stabilisiert zu systematisieren.
Und wenn wir uns nicht einig werden?
Die Diskussion läuft auch nach der Veranstaltung weiter. Jeder kann online von zuhause die Diskussion fortführen - mit dem selben mitdenkenden Algorithmus.
Man könnte sagen, es sei ein neues Gesellschaftsspiel - ohne Wettkampf, sondern in kollektiver Bereicherung an Klarheit, von der alle gigantisch profitieren, obschon jeder nur einen sehr kleinen Teil beiträgt.
Das "Spiel" funktioniert auch mehrsprachig, denn der platonische Raum der Begrifflichkeiten ist der eindeutige Raum, auf den das Vokabular einer Sprache nur referiert.
Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren.
Bring deinen Laptop mit, dann wird es einfacher...
Dieses Spiel macht klug:
Schach trainiert zwar das Konzentrationsvermögen, hat aber mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun.
Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt voraus genau zu unterscheiden.
Wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger.
Mach mit!
Sing FLINTA choir
🎶 Choir Workshop (Berlin) 🎶
No experience needed – just your voice and curiosity!
We’ll explore singing together through playful warm-ups, simple harmonies, and collective improvisation.
A welcoming space to connect, listen, and create music as a group.
Find your true unapologetic voice!
Theodorstraße 5, 12099
🕕 Thursdays, 18:00 – 20:00
February 12th, [In-Person] Elixir Meetup
👋 Hallo und 💜-lich Willkommen to the Elixir Berlin Meetup.
Let's get 2026 started with some Elixir. If you're new to the community the best way to introduce yourself is [to submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml)
⏰ Schedule
18:45: Doors open
19:05: Welcome & Announcements
19:15: 🗣 SSH OTP application by [Cara](https://github.com/cararemixed)
19:45: 🍺 break 🍵🧃
20:15: 🗣 Structuring Unstructured Text using structured generative AI by [Oren](https://github.com/orenmatar)
20:45: ⚡️ Lightning talks and Socializing 🪩
We want to encourage members of the Elixir community to share what they're working on. If you want to give a lightning talk at this Meetup, contact one of the organizers with a short description of your talk - or [submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml)
See you all there 💜💜💜
Artificial Intelligence Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Build & Learn: Data Science with Coffee [Cohort 6 Image Processing]
📅 **Week 4 Focus: Calling LLM via API**
Each 7-week cycle focuses on a small, well-defined part of a larger system—and over time, these cycles build toward a complete, real-world project
Feel free to join at any week and we will catch you up. There is no need to be at the beginning of the cohort to build. Complete beginners welcomed!
📌 By the End of a Full Cycle, You should Have
🎯 A working project in your own GitHub repo
🎯 A small but real portfolio piece you can demo or write about
🧠 **Current Project**
This cycle’s shared project is an **image-based knowledge extraction system**.
In Week 3, we trained a deep learning object detection model (YOLO) and learned how modern computer vision models are built.
**In Week 4** we will try **LLM-based image understanding via APIs** to extract structured information from images and comparing this approach with traditional computer vision and building your own deep learning methods.
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**👋 Who Is This For?**
🔹 Beginners who learn best by doing — no prior experience needed
🔹 Career switchers from product, engineering, design, marketing, or other fields who want to break into data
🔹 Analysts, engineers, and PMs looking to sharpen their skills or build real-world projects
🔹 Data professionals who want a creative playground outside of work
🔹 Anyone with big questions and a love for learning through experimentation
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**BUILD. LEARN. EXPERIMENT. OVER COFFEE.**
Come hang out, meet like-minded people, and work on something fun.
📍 Based in Berlin – in-person meetups only (for now!)
💻 Laptops + ☕ highly encouraged
Join our Discord → [https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w](https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w)
Check out our program resources: [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15DmZqD4bLBk2vU4zpvh1HiB3_5n09v-q?usp=sharing)
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✨ Who’s Hosting?
I’m Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI, causal inference, and data products. I’ve built models for fraud detection, uplift modeling, and LLM-based systems. I am always open to suggestion for different format for this meetup.
AI bootcamp (Berlin) - Accelerate AI with Google Cloud
**Important:** Register on the [event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026021300)[ ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025103101)is required for admission.(RSVP is turned off on meetup)
**Description:**
Join Google Cloud Labs for an immersive, hands on workshop learning how to build and scale production-grade AI agents with Cloud Run and GPU support.
This is a hands-on program designed to take your AI applications from prototype to full-scale production. In the world of AI development, a great idea is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in transforming that initial spark into a secure, scalable, and robust application that can handle real-world demands.
Get ready to get your hands dirty! This is an interactive session, not a lecture. Through a series of live labs, you'll tackle real-world challenges, from securing your services to deploying advanced AI agents. You will leave with practical skills and the confidence to take your own AI projects to the next level.
**What You Will Learn:**
* **Deploy Secure, Production-Ready Services:** Master the essentials of securing your applications on Cloud Run. You will build and deploy a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and learn to implement authentication to ensure that only authorized clients and agents can interact with your service.
* **Build Intelligent Agents:** Dive into the Agent Development Kit (ADK) to construct an intelligent agent capable of understanding a goal and using tools to achieve it. You'll connect your agent to the secure MCP server you built, giving it the power to perform real-world tasks.
* **Containerize and Deploy:** Take your working agent and prepare it for a consistent, portable deployment. This is a crucial step for managing applications in a serverless environment.
* **Harness the Power of GPUs on Cloud Run**: Deploy your containerized agent to a Cloud Run instance and attach a GPU to accelerate your models. You will gain hands-on experience managing production configurations and testing a live, GPU-accelerated application.
**Agenda**
* 9:00AM - 9:30AM: Check-in, Networking, Coffee, and Breakfast
* 9:30AM - 10:00AM: Keynote: From AI Prototype to a Multi-Component Production App
* 10:00AM - 10:20AM: Tech Talk 1: The New Agentic Workflow: Empowering AI with Tools via MCP
* 10:20AM - 11:20AM: Lab 1: Deploy a Secure MCP Server on Cloud Run
* 11:20AM - 12:30PM: Lab 2: Use an MCP Server on Cloud Run with an ADK Agent
* 12:30PM - 1:30PM: Lunch Break
* 1:30PM - 2:10PM: Tech talk 2: From Agent to Application: Production Patterns for Scalable AI
* 2:10PM - 3:20PM: Lab 3: Deploying a Production-Grade Agent to Cloud Run with GPU
* 3:20PM - 3:30PM: Closing remarks & the path forward
* 3:30PM - 4:30PM: Q&A, Networking, and Happy Hour
Agentic AI Engineering Lab (Sprint #1) - Build a Production-Ready MCP Server
**Agentic AI Engineering Lab (Tech Event, Sprint #1)**
**\- Build a Production\-Ready MCP Server**
**Move from prompting to architecting**
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an emerging open standard for connecting AI apps/agents to real tools and data sources. This session is not a talk — it’s a hands-on lab where we build MCP servers that can be tested immediately with an MCP-capable client (e.g., Claude Desktop / your preferred agent setup).
**The Format**
We are planning a series of agentic ai tech meetings for deep building. This event may be attended alone or be seen as part / sprint of the event series with upcoming events building on top of what we build here.
This is a high-density micro-meetup limited to 6 seats. We prioritize builders: bring your laptop, ship code, and be ready to 'build and break' alongside other devs and engineers.
**Future Sessions building on top may focus on ...**
RAG systems, advanced MCP features, A2A, multi-agent workflows, production deployment Patterns or whatever we feel nice to build next.
(We run our sessions like an anthology series: **Every meetup is a standalone sprint.** While we often build on previous results, each session provides a complete experience and remains fully accessible to first-time attendees.)
**What you'll build**
After a quick alignment on the technical scope, the floor is yours: build your solution using the stack and tools that fit your workflow. We provide the framework; you provide the execution.
By the end, you’ll have a working MCP server (Python or TypeScript) with at least one real tool/resource, tested end-to-end.
**Ideas: Choose one track (or bring own idea if it fits the scope)**
**For Beginners (Foundational)**
* Personal knowledge server (local files/notes)
* Weather / external API integration
* GitHub issues helper
**Intermediate**
* SQLite query interface
* Slack/Discord notification tool
* CSV/Excel analyzer
**Advanced**
* Multi-API aggregator (e.g., calendar + weather + tasks)
* Document processor (PDF/DOCX parsing)
* Lightweight system monitoring/control
**Schedule (Saturaday, 10:00 - 15:00 CET)**
* **10:00–10:30 — Foundations + Live Demo**
Quick run through general MCP architecture (hosts/clients/servers), core primitives (tools/resources/prompts), basic patterns in order to get everybody on the same page.
* **10:30–11:00 — Environment Sync**
We wanna make sure everyone can run a “Hello World” MCP server (Python or TypeScript).
* **11:00–12:45 — Build Sprint (Lab Time)**
Implement your server + first tool/resource. Pair-debugging encouraged.
* **12:45–13:00 — Break (Pizza/Snacks)**
* **13:00–13:30 — Test & Iterate**
Use MCP Inspector / your client to test, fix edge cases, tighten tool contracts.
* **13:30–15:00 — Demos + Technical Teardown**
Quick demos, what broke, what worked, and what we’ll harden in the next sprint.
**Prerequisites (Please Read)**
* You’re comfortable shipping small things in your preferred dev language and tools (e.g. Python, TypeScript/Node.js).
* **Bring your laptop** + basic dev setup (Git, package manager).
* Have access to an LLM client / API (Claude/OpenAI/etc.).
* This is a lab for engineers, not a tutorial. We solve architectural problems together, but you are the master of your own dev environment.
* **Mindset:** Build, Break & Iterate — broken code is welcome, passivity isn’t.
**Logistics**
* **Location:** Our private boardroom in the Grunewald area (near Martin-Luther Hospital). The exact address will be shared after RSVP.
* **Capacity:** 6 seats (first come, first served; deposit required)
**Commitment Deposit and No-Show / Late-Show**
This meetup is strictly non-profit. To respect everyone’s time and ensure all 6 seats are utilized by committed builders, a €15 deposit is required.
* **The Deal:** The deposit covers high-quality pizza, snacks, and drinks. Any surplus will be refunded to you via your original payment method after the event.
* **Punctuality is Key:** We start at **10:00 sharp** with the technical foundations (door open from 09:45). To protect the group’s focus, late arrivals or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Their deposit will be fully contributed to the community's pizza & snack fund.
* **Cancellations:** No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the start time.
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
FLINTA Talk Night: Career Progression Beyond the Code
🚨 **IMPORTANT: ADDRESS CHANGE**
The event will now take place at **Pascalstraße 8–9, 10587 Berlin**.
Empowered in Tech, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPK, come together to invite you to a new **FLINTA Talk Night**: an event designed to explore and address career progression challenges, offering a space for FLINTA\* professionals to reflect, learn and connect.
⏰ **Agenda**
**18:00 – Doors Open**
**18:30 – Welcome and Intro by Empowered in Tech**
**18:35 – Talk by** **Fraunhofer IPK: *Equal Opportunities Are Essential to Innovation*.** Facilitated by Ruth Asan and Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic.
Researchers need the space to develop their full potential in order to have the groundbreaking ideas that drive us forward. A diverse, inclusive working environment for all is not just a noble goal, but also a competitive advantage.
* Ruth Asan explains the approaches and programs we use at Fraunhofer IPK to implement fair career and development opportunities, specifically for FLINTA.
* Building on this, Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic will introduce the technologies developed by Fraunhofer IPK – from digital twins that connect engineering, simulation, and real-time shop-floor data to decentralized data spaces. Together, we will demonstrate that equitable opportunities unlock people’s potential and that our technology turns that potential into measurable impact for industry — smarter, more sustainable, and more human.
**19:05 – Break**
**19:15 – Talk: *The Hidden Half of the Job.*** Facilitated by Anastasiia Kudriavtseva.
A practical guide on the thinking, explaining and negotiating that happens before and after the code, and quietly defines your career, and how to get better at it without losing your mind.
In this talk participants will learn:
✔️ How AI changes what “good engineering work” looks like
✔️ How to adapt your message to reach different target audiences
✔️ Tackling daily standups and complaining in retrospectives (correctly!)
✔️ Tracking your work with a WTF-notebook and progress notes
✔️ How to ask for and use feedback without combusting
✔️ How to manage your energy on good and bad days
**19:45 – Open Networking Round** (Hosted program concludes)
🍴 **Food & drinks**
We’ll have water, coffee, and tea available. **Food won’t be provided**, so feel free to bring something to eat.
👋 **About Empowered in Tech**
We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events.Stay in touch with the community!
Join our Slack:
[https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EiTSlack)
**✨ About Ruth Asan**
Ruth Asan is the equal opportunities officer at Fraunhofer IPK and the deputy equal opportunities officer of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She has a background in political communication and has been working as an expert for digital communication at Fraunhofer IPK since 2018.
**✨ About Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic**
Since 2024, she has been leading the department of Extended Reality at Fraunhofer IPK. She has around 10 years of experience as a researcher, with focus on developing innovative smart services and data-oriented business models.
**✨ About Anastasiia Kudriavtseva**
Frontend Engineer with a focus on React, and experience UI/UX design, with a background in robotics and computer systems. Worked across biopharma, publishing, and defence tech. Originally from Ukraine, now based in Berlin.
📍**Host**
This evening will be kindly hosted by Fraunhofer IPK, a research and development institution in the field of production technology. They are located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, at Pascalstr. 13 – 14 10587 Berlin.
Learn more: [Fraunhofer IPK](https://www.ipk.fraunhofer.de/)
**☂️ About the FLINTA label**
This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community. That being said, we don't exclude anybody!
Cis men are welcome to join, just bear in mind that the topics will be discussed from this perspective. 😊
💗 **Code of Conduct**
We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events.
Our events aim to empower diverse women and we welcome everyone who identifies as a woman or another underrepresented group in tech or an ally.We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct for our events: [https://berlincodeofconduct.org/](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/)
📸 **Media Consent**
We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.
CorrelAid Berlin – Monthly Stammtisch ☕📊
Hi everyone,
Our next **CorrelAid Berlin in-person meetup** is coming up!
This Thursday, we’ll meet at **Café Milagro** in Kreuzberg – a cozy spot perfect for catching up and talking “Data for Good.”
🗓️ **When:** Thursday, February 12, 2026
🕠 **Time:** 17:30 – 19:00
📍 **Where:** [Café Milagro, Bergmannkiez, Kreuzberg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/y4Cu8mQZ8rMa9uHh8?g_st=ipc)
Whether you’re already involved in projects or just curious about what CorrelAid Berlin does, you’re very welcome to join — grab a drink, share your ideas, and meet fellow data-for-good enthusiasts.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
CorrelAid Berlin team💙
Godot Engine Community Meetup @ c-base
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜
Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼
This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️
You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️
Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢
Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐
Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️
Artificial Intelligence Events Near You
Connect with your local Artificial Intelligence community
Pizza and Networking at Andy's Pizza in Tyson's Galleria : Tysons, VA :
Hello everyone! Who doesn't love Pizza!
We'll be meeting at Andy's Pizza in Tyson's Galleria and doing some old-fashioned networking, beer-drinking, and pizza-eating.
I guarantee a fun time, or else your pizza is free :)
**Location:** Andy's Pizza, Tyson's Galleria, 2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
**Overview:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in Tysons dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights.
Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.
Building a Scanning Tunneling Microscope - Systems Testing
***In Person Location:*** Rockville Library, second floor meeting room (Collaboration Room 4).
We are experimenting with a new virtual join link - [https://meet.jit.si/mocomakers](https://meet.jit.si/mocomakers)
If you can make it in person, that's always recommended!
Let's resume repeated full end-to-end testing cycles and continue to iterate our design and resolution. We are getting close.
Our community is building (and documenting for other teams) how to build a scanning tunneling microscope using a mix of common and 3D printed parts. This will allow us to scan and visualize a single atom - an ambitious we are doing over the course of a few months.
The MoCo Makers community is one of the most innovative and competent groups in Maryland, and we've done everything from [publishing cancer research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38136356/), to [launching products](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gotim/cozy-curvy-multi-contour-pillow), [winning grants](https://covidinfocommons.datascience.columbia.edu/awards/2014255), and inspiring thousands.
Now our biggest challenge yet has appeared. We are building a Scanning Tunneling Microscope, that will allow us to scan and visualize single atoms.
Does it sound hard? Perhaps.. However! I have every confidence that we are now operating at a level were we can take on this mean, cross-functional project. We continue to build on our past successes, and a key technology we previously applied was increasing the signal of small voltages using OpAmps - which we did during our custom pH Probe project - [https://www.mocomakers.com/ph-probe/](https://www.mocomakers.com/ph-probe/) \- That technology is exactly what we need to get this machine working\, and at a high precision\!
To get a better idea of what we are doing, see our reference project here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3OqTEq08g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3OqTEq08g)
All starting CAD, code, and reference files should exist. However, let's be the first Maker community to document the build process and share it with learners around the world.
We have a bit over $2,000 in materials costs, so if you want to sponsor this project, and get banners at events with 20K attendees, and access to our email broadcast of 30K members, please contact matt@mocomakers.com
We are also open to university, lab, or community partnerships so feel to reach out if you want to be part of this project.
Together, we can do incredible things.
***In Person Location:*** Rockville Library, second floor meeting room (Meeting Room 4).
To Join Virtually: https://meet.jit.si/mocomakers
AI Tool Explorers Night | Connect & Make New Friends
Most AI meetups end up as just networking. **We’re different.**
At **AI Tool Explorers Night \| Connect & Make New Friends**, you’ll:
✨ Walk away with a *real learning nugget* (a tool, workflow, or strategy you can use immediately)
✨ Connect with people who share your curiosity for AI, productivity, and automation
✨ Enjoy a fun, casual setting where new ideas and friendships spark naturally
👉 **Our promise:** every session delivers structure, substance, and takeaways you can use when you get home.
### 📅 Event Flow
* **6:00–6:15 PM** → Arrivals & intros
* **6:15–6:45 PM** → AI demo / learning nugget
* **6:45–7:00 PM** → Q&A and group discussion
* **7:00–8:00 PM** → Networking & contact sharing
⚡ Please hold networking until after the presentation so we can all learn together. Plenty of time at the end to connect and exchange cards!
**Let's explore AI Tools that actually *work* in our day-to-day life!**
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#ChatGPT #Claude #Grok #Gemini #Perplexity #DeepSeek #NotebookLM #Cursor #GitHubCopilot #Replit #Windsurf #v0dev #Lovable #Zapier #Makecom #n8n #Descript #OpusClip #Synthesia #Runway #Sora #Kling #Veo #PikaLabs #LTXStudio #AdobeFirefly #Vidu #Hailuo #LumaDreamMachine #Wisecut #Elaiio #Capsule #Filmora #Gling #Magisto #AdobePremierePro #ElevenLabs
#Suno #Udio #Soundraw #Riffusion #Mubert #BeatovenAI #AIVA #Loudly #SplashPro #Soundful #MagentaStudio #WavTool #MakeBestMusic #BandLabSongStarter #TadAI #EcrettMusic
#Midjourney #DALLE3 #CanvaMagicStudio #NotionAI #Gamma #Fathom #FirefliesAI #MLX
Loudoun Dev Group 002
Join our new group’s second meeting. Meet fellow tech enthusiasts west of the beltway.
Because our group is new, we have a poll for the direction we want to take this new group.
[https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca](https://submatrix.net/article/Meetups/e9ym4fr8Ca)
For this event, we will be running a working meetup.
Our meetings are a great place to work on and show off what you do. We are always welcoming.
Our format is great for people who have started on but not finished one or several side projects.
We will start off with basic introductions and what we are working on and what our goals are. We’ll break the rest of the meeting into two working sessions. In between, we’ll do a quick check-in to see how folks are going.
Then we will conclude with showcasing and networking.
Don't have an account here? We have more than one platform available for RSVP:
Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/loudoun-dev-group/events/313329870/](https://www.meetup.com/loudoun-dev-group/events/313329870/)
Luma: **[https://luma.com/dhd9iufz](https://luma.com/dhd9iufz)**
Domain-Specific Small Language Models
Join us for another session of our study group as we continue our coverage of the book Domain-Specific Small Language Models. In this session, we will Chapter 2 which is titled Tuning for a Specific Domain.
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 continue to learn together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and download the code from here https://github.com/virtualramblas/Domain-Specific-Small-Language-Models/ ahead of time.
We will be meeting at the University of North America in room 2215 for this event.
AI & Nonprofits: Notes from the Field .: Crystal City, Virginia :.
Most leaders think AI is not for their organization. But plenty of organizations are already using it and seeing real results. This panel from the Nonprofit world brings together people who have actually done it. They will share what worked, what did not, and how they figured it out without huge budgets or dedicated tech teams. You will hear honest stories about implementation, the challenges that come up, and what actually moves the needle.
Whether you're just starting to explore this or already piloting something, you will leave with practical insights and a clearer sense of what is possible. Bring your questions and your real challenges. That is what we are here for.
**Featured speaker:**
* [Benjamin Childers ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminchilders/), Bridging Innovation, Design, and Leadership for Organizational Transformation
**Location:**
AWS Skills Center, 1550-G Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
**Drinks and Networking After:**
Tacombi, 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
**Description:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in the Mosaic, which is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights.
Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.
Powering AI with Data Modernization: ETL Using Databricks & Unity Catalog
**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog
In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets.
We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm.
The session will cover:
* Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption
* How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode
* The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance
* How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data
* Q&A
Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**.
Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms.
He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes.
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