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Sonne & Tiefe
Tolle Berlinerinnen und Berliner,
als ich schreibe, sitze ich im Wald zwischen Buchen und Eichen auf meinem Campingstuhl und genieße die Ruhe des Sonnenlichts.
Suchst du nach Freiheit von dem Lärm der Szene, Lärm der Stadt? Möchtest du Brücken mit interkulturellen, diversen Leuten aufbauen?
Dieses Jahr möchte ich unbedingt neue Leute, die Tiefe und Empathie haben kennenlernen. Diesen Leuten meine Zeit geben, und gegenseitige Freundschaften hoffentlich aufbauen.
Selbst glaube ich, dass Mädels und Jungs einander nicht verstehen können, wenn der Sinn von einer Person 100% einer Geschlecht ist und die Person keines der Geschlecht gegenüber kennt. Idealerweise sollte der Sinn 50/50 weiblich/männlich sein, dass wir uns ideal verstehen können.
Selbst bin ich Künstler, der sich für Farbphysik (Colour Phenomena) interessiert. Zum Beispiel ein roses Kirschbaum in der blauen morgen Stunde. Oder blaue Bäume im Licht eines bedeckten Sommer Tag, auch wenn jeder glaubt, dass man sachlich weiß, ‚Bäumen sind grün!‘
Colour sind, glaube ich, hauptsächlich weibliche Phänomene. Und als Künstler empfand ich seit langem eine Affinität für Colour.
Das Bild oben ist ein Kunstwerk von mir.
Ich möchte die ruhigen Leuten erreichen, also der Treff ist entweder Online, per Signal Messenger (Link zur Gruppe im Kommentar) um neue Verbindungen leicht zu machen, oder auch sogar besser persönlich, wenn du dich spontan unterwegs sein will und persönlich treffen will.
Wenn du mich persönlich triffst setzen wir uns auf eine Wiese, eventuell in der Wuhlheide, oder auf dem Tempelhofer Feld. Schick mir eine Nachricht per Signal Gruppe und wir können uns vereinbaren.
Ich freue mich neue Leute kennenzulernen!
German Sprachcafé at Denizen! levels A2 - C1!
**We’ll now be meeting twice a week at Denizen House (Köpenicker Str. 40, 10179 Berlin), on** **Mondays and Wednesdays!**
* **Mondays:** **levels A1 to B2**
* **Wednesdays:** **levels A2 to C1**
**We work with dedicated materials tailored to each level, so everyone will have a place to practice and improve.**
**Event schedule**
* **18:00 – 18:30** **Arrival and registration**
* **18:30 – 19:50** **Sprachcafé**
* **19:50 – 20:00** **End and clean up**
**Please be aware that the moderated event starts at** **18:30. Before this time, we are busy setting up the space. Registrations usually take place around** **18:15 / 18:20. Participants are kindly asked** **not to arrive too far in advance** **at the house.**
**If someone arrives much earlier, Denizen may ask them to pay either for a drink (consumption) or for a** **day pass, as the space is a co-working environment during the day.** **Please remember, our event is only happening from 18:00 to 20:00**
**How the Sprachcafé works**
**We use different materials to help participants gain confidence in German. Together with whiteboards and our volunteers, the Sprachcafé is based on** **interactive conversations** **in small groups.**
**Participation fee**
**The Sprachcafé has a** **participation fee of 5 €, which helps cover organizational costs and** **includes one soft drink for free.**
**Tickets can be purchased directly on the day of the event, card and cash payments are accepted.**
**As the Sprachcafé has become very popular, we now need to** **limit the number of participants. Please understand this measure; it ensures that everyone has a comfortable space to practice.**
**We kindly ask you to be** **rücksichtsvoll** **and only RSVP “Yes” if you are certain you can attend.**
**If your plans change at the last minute, please update your RSVP so someone on the waiting list can take your spot.**
**Getting your ticket early can help secure your place.**
**Please note**
**Our event will begin** **promptly** **at the scheduled start time.**
**If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee your participation, even if you have a ticket or have RSVP’d. We encourage all guests to arrive on time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.**
**About Denizen**
**Denizen is a new-style co-working space focused on being an integral part of local communities. Located on the ground floor of the historic Eiswerk on Köpenicker Straße in Kreuzberg, Denizen House is a communal place providing work, refreshment, and recreational facilities throughout the day. Think of it as a living room for the neighborhood.**
**If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know. If you’d like to contribute to this night, send me a message!**
**Ich freue mich schon!**
**Grüße,**
**Nacho**
Sprachklub für Russischlernende Nr. 117
Der Sprachklub bietet einen Raum, um Russisch in entspannter und freundlicher Atmosphäre zu sprechen. Die Treffen ermöglichen nicht nur, vorhandene Kenntnisse zu festigen, sondern auch den Wortschatz durch lebendige Gespräche und spannende Themen zu erweitern. Hier hat jeder die Möglichkeit, neue interessante Menschen kennenzulernen, eigene Erfahrungen zu teilen, und mehr über die russische Kultur zu erfahren.
Am 24. Mai wird der Tag der slawischen Schrift und Kultur gefeiert. Das kommende Treffen des Sprachklubs ist diesem Anlass gewidmet. Die Teilnehmenden erwartet ein abwechslungsreiches Programm mit spannenden Aufgaben zum Vergleich verschiedener slawischer Sprachen. Sie lernen russische und belarussische Sprichwörter kennen und entdecken, wie sich ein und dieselbe Volksweisheit mit unterschiedlichen Worten ausdrücken lässt. Darüber hinaus stehen kreative Aufgaben rund um das Alphabet auf dem Programm, die sowohl für Anfänger im Russischlernen als auch für fortgeschrittene Teilnehmende geeignet sind.
Discussion philosophie & politique 🌟
Salut les amis,
Nous vous invitons pour notre prochaine discussion **le mercredi à 19h00**, **au Dussmann KulturCafé**, au 2e étage de Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus Berlin, Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin. Nous espérons voir de nombreux nouveaux visages et avoir une discussion animée et inspirante !
✨ **Au programme ?** Des échanges captivants sur des sujets de **philosophie** et de **société** qui nous intriguent et nous passionnent. Une belle occasion de partager nos idées, découvrir d’autres points de vue et apprendre ensemble dans une ambiance conviviale.
**Niveau de français** : Idéalement, il vous permet de participer à une discussion intellectuelle sans trop de difficultés !
**Lieu** : Friedrichstraße 90, 10117 Berlin
À bientôt! 😊
Lingua Lounge
Join us for a relaxed after-work meetup at Prater Garten! Come practice your German and English in a casual, friendly atmosphere while enjoying a drink, meeting new people, networking, and having a good time together.
Expect a friendly international atmosphere and a great chance to practice speaking naturally while connecting with others from different backgrounds. We’ll have some after-work drinks, socialize, network, and simply enjoy a good time together in a casual setting. Everyone pays for their own drinks and food, and the only real rules are to be respectful, inclusive, and keep the vibe relaxed and friendly. Don’t worry about making mistakes, that’s part of learning. Just bring your good mood, your curiosity, and enjoy the evening with us.
See you at Prater Garten!
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Kommt zu unserem entspannten After-Work-Treffen im Prater Garten! Nutzt die Gelegenheit, euer Deutsch oder Englisch in einer lockeren und freundlichen Atmosphäre zu üben, neue Leute kennenzulernen, euch zu vernetzen und gemeinsam einen schönen Abend zu verbringen.
Freut euch auf eine internationale Atmosphäre und die Möglichkeit, Gespräche auf Deutsch und Englisch zu führen und euch gegenseitig auszutauschen. Wir wollen zusammen etwas trinken, neue Kontakte knüpfen und einfach eine gute Zeit zusammen haben. Jeder bezahlt seine eigenen Getränke und sein Essen. Das Wichtigste ist, respektvoll und offen miteinander umzugehen und die entspannte Stimmung zu genießen. Habt keine Angst davor, Fehler zu machen, genau so lernt man schließlich am besten. Bringt einfach gute Laune und Neugier mit und genießt den Abend mit uns.
Wir freuen uns auf euch im Prater Garten!
Clubabend der Steglitz Toastmasters - Rhetorikclub
Hast du Angst, vor Publikum zu sprechen?
Verlangt dein Beruf Präsentationen, Pitches oder Vorträge?
Wirst du nervös, sobald alle Augen auf dich gerichtet sind?
Verlierst du manchmal den roten Faden oder merkst, wie deine Zuhörer gedanklich auf Wanderschaft gehen?
Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig.
Bei Toastmasters trainierst du deine Redekunst in einem sicheren, wertschätzenden Umfeld. Schritt für Schritt. Rede für Rede. Mit klarem Feedback und echter Unterstützung. Hier wächst nicht nur deine Technik, sondern auch deine Präsenz.
## So läuft ein typischer Abend ab 🎤
Der Abend wird von **Alexandra, unserer Präsidentin**, eröffnet. Sie führt durch das Programm und sorgt dafür, dass sich Gäste wie Mitglieder gleichermaßen willkommen fühlen.
### 🗣 Vorbereitete Reden (meist 4 Reden à 5–7 Minuten)
In der Regel erwarten dich vier vorbereitete Reden. Persönlich, inspirierend, humorvoll oder nachdenklich. Jede Rede dauert zwischen 5 und 7 Minuten und ist Teil eines individuellen Lernwegs.
### ☕ Pause
Zeit zum Austausch, Durchatmen und Kennenlernen.
### ⚡ Stegreifreden (1–2 Minuten)
Hier wird es spontan. Ein Impuls, eine Frage, ein Gedanke.
Auch **mutige Gäste** dürfen sich ausprobieren und ganz ungezwungen Bühnenluft schnuppern.
### 📝 Feedbackteil
Nun kommt der vielleicht wichtigste Teil des Abends.
* **Bewertungsreden** zu den vorbereiteten Reden (je 2–3 Minuten)
* Feedback weiterer Rollen wie Zeitnehmer oder Sprachstilbewerter
* Ein **Gesamtbewerter**, der den Abend als Ganzes reflektiert
Das Feedback ist konstruktiv, konkret und immer wertschätzend. Es zeigt Stärken auf und gibt klare Impulse zur Weiterentwicklung.
### 👋 Verabschiedung
Zum Abschluss rundet Alexandra den Abend ab und gibt einen Ausblick auf kommende Treffen.
### 🍽 Danach: Restaurant & Socializing
Wer mag, kommt mit ins Restaurant. Dort wird weitergeredet, gelacht, diskutiert und vernetzt.
Wenn du lernen willst, klarer zu sprechen, souveräner aufzutreten und deine Botschaften wirkungsvoll zu platzieren, dann komm einfach zum nächsten Clubtreffen.
Die Bühne wartet nicht auf Perfektion. Sie belohnt Mut. ✨
Berlin Tech Leads - The one where AI reshapes Customer Support Engineering
**We’re back!** After a break, the Berlin Tech Leads meetup is officially revived **\- and this time IRL at Berlin Vinted office\.**
**We’ve missed the deep dives, the architectural debates, and the networking. To kick things off, we’re tackling one of the fastest-moving landscapes in the industry right now: the intersection of Engineering and Customer Support.**
**About the Event**
Customer Support is often the first place where AI moves from "experimental" to "mission-critical." For Tech Leads, this shift isn't just about plugging in a basic chatbot; it’s about re-engineering the entire lifecycle of a ticket and how our systems actually interact with our users.
In this meetup, we’re looking under the hood of the support stack. We’ll discuss how the landscape is being reshaped by LLMs, the shift toward autonomous agents, and the real technical hurdles of building multi-modal support systems.
**Talks:**
* [Pau Agustín](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pau-agust%C3%ADn-granell-6420a5139/) & Team Help Experience (vinted.com):
"Scaling Support: How Vinted Manages Tens of Thousands of Tickets Every Day"
* [Yam Marcovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAbVVAwBOgouy-uT1QB1ixhqrafAv1kNxQk) (parlant.io)
"Building consistently aligned agents with Parlant"
* [Richard Lohwasser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABRCCmYBD9PS9O73AjQ244LC4Gc_NMUcnsY) (enneo.ai):
"Applying AI across all channels in real-life customer service at scale: What works, what doesn't, and where we're heading to?"
*Just a quick reminder: if you'd like to take the stage and speak at a future Berlin Tech Leads meetup, feel free to drop a message to one of the organisers.*
APL Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Rethinking Java for Accelerators: A Toy MLIR/TOSA Compiler with Bruno Caballero
In May, [Bruno Caballero](https://github.com/bruno-ah-um) will show us how to target hardware accelerators from Java with MLIR based on [his fork of the OpenJDK Project Babylon](https://github.com/bruno-ah-um/openjdk-babylon-mlir-tosa).
Bruno leads the Java Virtual Machines Engineering team at [MicroDoc](http://www.microdoc.com), which develops JVMs and maintains ports across various processors and operating systems.
In this talk, we’ll explore a toy project that translates Java code into MLIR for the TOSA dialect, which is used for AI and accelerator workloads. We’ll briefly introduce current approaches (e.g., TornadoVM and Babylon/HAT), before looking at how this project reuses existing compiler infrastructure instead of building new backends. Finally, we’ll touch on whether DSLs should be embedded in general-purpose languages like Java or designed as standalone languages.
Small snacks and drinks will be available. There is always space for outside topics and discussions. If you have specific questions, please bring them. Looking forward to meeting everyone again!
Vibe Coding in Delft
**The Vibe Coding Collective is a global community** helping anyone turn ideas into working software with AI. We host **relaxed social coding jams** and other vibe coding events in bars, cafés, and maker spaces.
We started in London and have now launched events in Berlin 🇩🇪, New York 🇺🇸, Edinburgh 🇬🇧, Osaka 🇯🇵, Amsterdam 🇳🇱, and Lisbon 🇵🇹.
**Details 🚀**
This meetup is a **social coding jam** where we use AI to quickly turn fun ideas into functional prototypes. Whether you’re an experienced developer or have never written a line of code, you’ll fit right in.
You can use any AI tools you like: **Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Replit**, whatever! And see what you can build together before the last orders 🍻
**Format 🛠️**
After an opening presentation, we’ll be **teaming up in small groups** (2–3 people). Everyone gets a choice of several open-ended challenges, and then it’s heads-down building with your teammates. The goal is to **vibe, learn from each other, and see where the collaboration takes us.**
**New to vibe coding? ✨**
No worries! We begin with a simple starter guide with example prompts and tips so even total beginners can dive in without stress.
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**Schedule 🕒**
*(Doors open early so we can settle in — aim to arrive by 2:50 PM so we can kick off on time)*
* **3:00** – Presentation 🎤
* **3:15** – Assignment + team formation 🤝
* **3:15** – Build together 💻
* **4:40** – Optional demos 📺
* **5:00** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️
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**Who is it for?**
**Anyone!** Curious coders, tinkerers, designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to explore AI-powered creativity in a fun, social pub setting.
**What to bring:**
* **Laptop!** 💻
* **Vibes** ⚡
👉 **No pressure, no gatekeeping.**
Just good people, fun ideas, and some fast-paced collaborative building.
**Event Information:**
* Facilitator: **Poppy Astrini** [linkedin.com/in/poppyastrini](https://linkedin.com/in/poppyastrini?utm_source=luma)
* Language is in **Dutch** and **English**
* Coffee and tea will be provided
**Location 📍**
Het Stationshuis, Marcellus Emantspad 1, 2624 VD Delft, Netherlands
Building AI Agents with Python - May Workshop Pyladies
✨ The registration is via **LUMA**: [https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc](https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc) ✨
Hi PyLadies Berlin!
We’re excited to invite you to our next **PyLadies Berlin meetup**, hosted by **d-fine** at their office in Berlin!
This workshop introduces you to the core concepts related to data agents and enables you to extend a **multi-agent using Pydantic AI.**
🎤 **Building AI Agents with Python: Approaches & Challenges**
🗓️ When? **Thursday, May 21 from 6:15pm**
📍Where? **d-fine**
📚 Get ready for a practical session this month, as we will extend a multi-agent’s capabilities together
**Anne Sehnal** and **Cassandra Milbradt** invite you to an exciting, highly relevant workshop on agentic systems in the era of LLMs. The session covers core concepts including capabilities, multi-agent architectures, and tool usage, with a hands-on look at popular Python libraries and enterprise tools for building agentic systems. Participants will get practical experience by extending a multi-agent setup using pydantic-ai and pydantic-graph. The demo-agent that will be extended was built by our speakers to enhance your learning experience.
Prerequisites: Medium to advanced Python proficiency and an interest in agentic frameworks.
✨ **Cassandra Milbradt** holds a Master's and PhD in Mathematics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Her early involvement in a student consulting company set the tone for a career spanning machine learning, AI, software engineering, and energy markets. Today, she joins Anne to present "Building AI Agents with Python: Approaches & Challenges".
✨ **Anne Sehnal** holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and Business Studies, with a focus on energy systems modelling and battery technology. Starting from complex system simulations, she moved into data analytics and now designs data architectures, building analytics platforms for energy companies, including in energy trading. Today, she joins Cassandra to share perspectives on building and applying AI agents on robust data foundations.
[✨](https://emojipedia.org/sparkles/) **D-fine**, our amazing host, is a European consulting firm, which by means of scientifically minded employees, provides innovative and future-proof solutions through sustainable technological implementation.
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📆 Agenda
18h15 Doors open
18h30 Community Announcements
18h40 Welcome from our sponsor d-fine
18h55 Speakers present themselves
19h10 Introduction to (multi-) agents
19h30 Agentic frameworks in Python and the Industry
20h00 Short break
20h10 Coding exercise: Extend the Demo-Agent
21h10 Networking
22h00 See You Next Time! :D
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❓ How to register ❓
The registration is over the Luma portal in the link below.
[https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc](https://luma.com/3ts2ahdc)
Our host would love to get to know you, so feel free to additionally register with them via their talent pool (see link below), then their recruiters can reach out to you!
[PyLadies @ d-fine](https://jobs.d-fine.com/de/jobs/30494/intro)
Since there is **very limited space, please be mindful and cancel your participation if you are not able to attend the workshop,** so someone else can enjoy the pleasures of maths and coding.
Just a heads-up: Meetup has been promoting its Plus program recently, but there’s no need to sign up. Our events—and the platform itself—are still free to use.
❓ Can men attend ❓
Although allies are normally welcome at our events, this particular session is intended as a FLINTA\*-only due to the limited room capacity.
🍕 There will be food and drinks (with vegetarian and vegan options, **thanks to our sponsor d-fine**)
🤝 By attending our online event, you agree to the PyLadies Code of Conduct:[ https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/)
\*Disclaimer: Please note that photos and filming may take place during this session, and you will be asked in person to consent to this as part of our event; this is only to cover d-fine’s side of the photo consent aspect.
📧 Contact
Interested in speaking at one of our events? Have a good idea for a Meetup? Get in touch with us at[ berlin@pyladies.com](http://berlin@pyladies.com/)
💬 Find us on the PyLadies Global workspace:
1. [https://slackin.pyladies.com](https://slackin.pyladies.com/) enter your email address.
Accept the email invitation
2\. Go to workspace[ https://pyladies.slack.com](https://pyladies.slack.com/)
3\. Join channel \#city\-berlin\, \#germany\, \#jobs\-europe
Sonne & Tiefe
Tolle Berlinerinnen und Berliner,
als ich schreibe, sitze ich im Wald zwischen Buchen und Eichen auf meinem Campingstuhl und genieße die Ruhe des Sonnenlichts.
Suchst du nach Freiheit von dem Lärm der Szene, Lärm der Stadt? Möchtest du Brücken mit interkulturellen, diversen Leuten aufbauen?
Dieses Jahr möchte ich unbedingt neue Leute, die Tiefe und Empathie haben kennenlernen. Diesen Leuten meine Zeit geben, und gegenseitige Freundschaften hoffentlich aufbauen.
Selbst glaube ich, dass Mädels und Jungs einander nicht verstehen können, wenn der Sinn von einer Person 100% einer Geschlecht ist und die Person keines der Geschlecht gegenüber kennt. Idealerweise sollte der Sinn 50/50 weiblich/männlich sein, dass wir uns ideal verstehen können.
Selbst bin ich Künstler, der sich für Farbphysik (Colour Phenomena) interessiert. Zum Beispiel ein roses Kirschbaum in der blauen morgen Stunde. Oder blaue Bäume im Licht eines bedeckten Sommer Tag, auch wenn jeder glaubt, dass man sachlich weiß, ‚Bäumen sind grün!‘
Colour sind, glaube ich, hauptsächlich weibliche Phänomene. Und als Künstler empfand ich seit langem eine Affinität für Colour.
Das Bild oben ist ein Kunstwerk von mir.
Ich möchte die ruhigen Leuten erreichen, also der Treff ist entweder Online, per Signal Messenger (Link zur Gruppe im Kommentar) um neue Verbindungen leicht zu machen, oder auch sogar besser persönlich, wenn du dich spontan unterwegs sein will und persönlich treffen will.
Wenn du mich persönlich triffst setzen wir uns auf eine Wiese, eventuell in der Wuhlheide, oder auf dem Tempelhofer Feld. Schick mir eine Nachricht per Signal Gruppe und wir können uns vereinbaren.
Ich freue mich neue Leute kennenzulernen!
Networking & Language Exchange - 🍖international🍻
This is a 3 phase meetup. You can come at any time.
1.) 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Gathering at the meeting spot (see link and photo!).
2.) 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Walk & Talk through Tiergarten.
3.) 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.: Immerse conversations in the Zollpackhof beer garden (reserved tables for the meetup).
**1.) Meeting spot is Henriette Herz Park.**
Copy the coordinates into your maps app: **52°30'38.9"N 13°22'24.1"E**
The exact meeting spot can also be seen in the photo.
Look for a meetup sign or organizer wearing a black or red lanyard with "staff" written on it.
**Best ways to get there:**
1\. S\-Bahn:
Get off at Potsdamer Platz by S1, S2 or S25 and walk to the designated meeting spot.
2\. U\-Bahn \(subway\):
Alternatively you can get off at Potsdamer Platz by U2 and just walk 5 min straight to the park.
3\. Bus:
If you change at mainstation you can take the M41 or M85 to
S Potsdamer Platz /Voßstr. and walk to the park.
**2.) Walk & Talk through Tiergarten** (the best part imho). During these weird times it essential to connect with nature and like minded people. You will feel instantly energized and an inner calmness afterwards.
**3.) How to the find the Zollpackhof beer garden:**
https://goo.gl/maps/vDYYaJcFvTmd7hei7
Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin
We will be sitting outside. Click the gmaps link with the exact meeting spot if you can can't find us!
If you enter from the Magnus-Hirschfeld-Ufer, just go to the left part of the beer garden where the self-service is.
If you enter from Elisabeth-Abegg-Str, enter the beer garden from the right.
*Who is this meetup for:*
1\. Internationals who want to practice German or any other language\.
2\. Germans who want to improve their language skills\.
3\. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize\.
*What you can expect:*
1\. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation\.
2\. A Walk & Talk to break the ice\.
3\. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members\.
*important:* This event is at the same time and meeting location like the "Asian Languages & Culture Exchange 日本語, 한국어, 汉语" one. So I'm basically organizing 2 events at the same time which means that you can expect way more people than on the list.
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Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.
Korean-German exchange with fun✨
\#\# 🇩🇪 Berlin Korean\-German Language Exchange 🇰🇷
\#\# \[베를린 한국어\-독일어 언어교환 모임\]
정신없고 비싸기만 한 언어교환은 이제 그만! 체계적이고 친절한 환경 속에서 편안하게 친구들을 만들며 자연스럽게 언어를 배우는 시간을 가져보세요.
Stop attending chaotic and overpriced meetups! We pursue a structured, friendly environment where you can make friends and practice languages naturally and comfortably.
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\#\#\# ⏰ **TIME & SYSTEM (일시 및 운영 방식)**
* **When:** **Every Friday and Saturday** at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (1.5 hours)
* **언제:** **매주 금요일, 토요일** 오후 4:00 – 5:30 (총 1시간 30분)
* **System:** \* 3 rounds of German (15 mins each) + 3 rounds of Korean (15 mins each)
* **Partner swap every 15 minutes!** You will meet a new partner for every round.
* **운영 방식:** \* 독일어 15분씩 3라운드 + 한국어 15분씩 3라운드 진행
* **15분마다 파트너를 교체**하여 다양한 분들과 대화할 수 있습니다.💬 **For Shy & New Members (초보 및 내성적인 분들을 위해)**
* **Ice-breaking cards on every table!** Each table has a list of fun and easy topics to talk about. No need to worry about what to say next!
* **Don't worry if you are shy!** Even if you are an introvert or new to language exchanges, our structured system and friendly atmosphere will help you fit right in.
* **테이블마다 준비된 아이스브레이킹 주제!** 각 테이블에는 대화를 도와줄 재미있고 쉬운 질문지(쪽지)가 비치되어 있습니다. 다음 대화 주제를 고민할 걱정이 없어요!
* **내성적이어도 걱정 마세요!** 이런 활동이 처음이거나 낯을 가리는 분들도 걱정하지 마세요. 체계적인 시스템과 친절한 분위기 속에서 자연스럽게 어울리실 수 있습니다.
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\#\#\# 📍 **LOCATION (장소)**
* **Venue:** Petit Brunch
* **Address:** Schönhauser Allee 140a, 10437 Berlin
* **Note:** The venue is subject to change. **Please check our Instagram Story for any location updates before you come!**
* **장소:** Petit Brunch
* **주소:** Schönhauser Allee 140a, 10437 Berlin
* **참고:** 장소는 변동될 가능성이 있습니다. **방문 전 인스타그램 스토리 공지를 반드시 확인해 주세요!**
* **How to find us:** Please look for **'Aiden Park** once you arrive.
* **찾아오시는 법:** 카페에 들어오셔서 \*\*에이든 박'\*\*를 찾아주세요.
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\#\#\# 💡 **DETAILS (참여 안내)**
* **Language Level:** A2 – C2 / 독일어 또는 한국어 실력 A2\~C2 권장
* **Age Limit:** 20+ years old / **만 20세 이상**
* **Entrance Fee:** **5€** (Cash or Bank transfer only / Pay on-site)
* **입장료:** **5유로** (현금 혹은 계좌이체만 가능 / 현장 지불)
* **1 drink per person is mandatory** (Cafe drinks are separate).
* 카페 음료비는 별도이며, **1인 1주문은 필수**입니다.
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\#\#\# 💬 **CONTACT & RSVP (연락처 및 신청)**
* If you suddenly cannot attend, please let us know via **Instagram DM**.
* Even if the RSVP is closed, feel free to stop by! If there's an extra seat, you might be able to join at a discounted price.
* 갑작스러운 불참 시 **인스타그램 DM**으로 알려주세요!
* 모집이 마감되었더라도 자리가 있다면 조금 더 저렴하게 참여 가능할 수도 있으니 편하게 들러보세요.
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\#\#\# ⚠️ **NOTICE (주의사항)**
* Any participant who joins with intentions other than language exchange and makes others uncomfortable may be removed from the group based on a majority vote.
* 언어 교환이 아닌 다른 목적으로 입장하여 다른 파트너를 불편하게 만든다면, 다수결에 의해 강제 퇴장 조치될 수 있음을 알려드립니다.
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**[Organizer Contact]**
* **Instagram:** [@kr.de.language.exchange.berlin](http://kr.de.language.exchange.berlin/)
Korean & German Language Exchange, Berlin
## 🇩🇪 Berlin Korean-German Language Exchange 🇰🇷
## [베를린 한국어-독일어 언어교환 모임]
정신없고 비싸기만 한 언어교환은 이제 그만! 체계적이고 친절한 환경 속에서 편안하게 친구들을 만들며 자연스럽게 언어를 배우는 시간을 가져보세요.
Stop attending chaotic and overpriced meetups! We pursue a structured, friendly environment where you can make friends and practice languages naturally and comfortably.
***
### ⏰ **TIME & SYSTEM (일시 및 운영 방식)**
* **When:** **Every Friday and Saturday** at 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (1.5 hours)
* **언제:** **매주 금요일, 토요일** 오후 4:00 – 5:30 (총 1시간 30분)
* **System:** \* 3 rounds of German (15 mins each) + 3 rounds of Korean (15 mins each)
* **Partner swap every 15 minutes!** You will meet a new partner for every round.
* **운영 방식:** \* 독일어 15분씩 3라운드 + 한국어 15분씩 3라운드 진행
* **15분마다 파트너를 교체**하여 다양한 분들과 대화할 수 있습니다.💬 **For Shy & New Members (초보 및 내성적인 분들을 위해)**
* **Ice-breaking cards on every table!** Each table has a list of fun and easy topics to talk about. No need to worry about what to say next!
* **Don't worry if you are shy!** Even if you are an introvert or new to language exchanges, our structured system and friendly atmosphere will help you fit right in.
* **테이블마다 준비된 아이스브레이킹 주제!** 각 테이블에는 대화를 도와줄 재미있고 쉬운 질문지(쪽지)가 비치되어 있습니다. 다음 대화 주제를 고민할 걱정이 없어요!
* **내성적이어도 걱정 마세요!** 이런 활동이 처음이거나 낯을 가리는 분들도 걱정하지 마세요. 체계적인 시스템과 친절한 분위기 속에서 자연스럽게 어울리실 수 있습니다.
***
### 📍 **LOCATION (장소)**
* **Venue:** Petit Brunch
* **Address:** Schönhauser Allee 140a, 10437 Berlin
* **Note:** The venue is subject to change. **Please check our Instagram Story for any location updates before you come!**
* **장소:** Petit Brunch
* **주소:** Schönhauser Allee 140a, 10437 Berlin
* **참고:** 장소는 변동될 가능성이 있습니다. **방문 전 인스타그램 스토리 공지를 반드시 확인해 주세요!**
* **How to find us:** Please look for **'Aiden Park** once you arrive.
* **찾아오시는 법:** 카페에 들어오셔서 \*\*에이든 박'\*\*를 찾아주세요.
***
### 💡 **DETAILS (참여 안내)**
* **Language Level:** A2 – C2 / 독일어 또는 한국어 실력 A2\~C2 권장
* **Age Limit:** 20+ years old / **만 20세 이상**
* **Entrance Fee:** **5€** (Cash or Bank transfer only / Pay on-site)
* **입장료:** **5유로** (현금 혹은 계좌이체만 가능 / 현장 지불)
* **1 drink per person is mandatory** (Cafe drinks are separate).
* 카페 음료비는 별도이며, **1인 1주문은 필수**입니다.
***
### 💬 **CONTACT & RSVP (연락처 및 신청)**
* If you suddenly cannot attend, please let us know via **Instagram DM**.
* Even if the RSVP is closed, feel free to stop by! If there's an extra seat, you might be able to join at a discounted price.
* 갑작스러운 불참 시 **인스타그램 DM**으로 알려주세요!
* 모집이 마감되었더라도 자리가 있다면 조금 더 저렴하게 참여 가능할 수도 있으니 편하게 들러보세요.
***
### ⚠️ **NOTICE (주의사항)**
* Any participant who joins with intentions other than language exchange and makes others uncomfortable may be removed from the group based on a majority vote.
* 언어 교환이 아닌 다른 목적으로 입장하여 다른 파트너를 불편하게 만든다면, 다수결에 의해 강제 퇴장 조치될 수 있음을 알려드립니다.
***
**[Organizer Contact]**
* **Instagram:** @kr.de.language.exchange.berlin
APL Events Near You
Connect with your local APL community
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBD
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**Latest Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community.
https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Drunken Philosophy: What’s up with all the AI hate?
**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion
**Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?**
A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad.
My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one.
Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it?
I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction.
Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends.
No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.



















