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Liebe Rhetorikfreunde, Habt ihr Lust, die Kunst des Redens zu erlernen? Du kannst als Gast einfach reinschnuppern oder als Clubmitglied das volle Programme nutzen. Mithilfe eines ausgezeichneten praxisorientierten Programms kannst du einen von 11 verschiedenen Lernpfaden auswählen und in 5 aufeinander aufbauenden Stufen lernen: * frei und ohne Blackout zu reden * unterhaltsam und überzeugend zu präsentieren * souverän zu moderieren * Deine Körpersprache wirkungsvoll einzusetzen * spontan zu einem vorher unbekannten Thema zu pitchen Haben wir dich neugierig gemacht? Ganz gleich, ob du einfach mal „reinschnuppern“ oder dein Können gleich mit einer kurzen Stegreifrede unter Beweis stellen möchtest – wir freuen uns auf dich. Willkommen sind * Redebegeisterte * Redescheue * Kreative, denen die Werkzeuge zur Kommunikation fehlen * Angestellte/Selbstständige, die besser vor Publikum oder vorm Chef reden wollen Du kannst bei uns alle aktuellen Herausforderungen trainieren: * Präsenztreffen vor Publikum * Onlinetreffen * Präsentieren * Pitchen Wir freuen uns auf rege Teilnahme und Anmeldung. *** Der Eintritt ist kostenfrei. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 19:00 Uhr. Einlass ab 18:45 Uhr.

**PLEASE RSVP HERE:** https://luma.com/x1h3sb59 \*\* ​Registrations: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM (food & drinks are taken care of) **The event will also include a networking break between the talks.** ​This event is kindly hosted at the offices of our partner, **Netlight Consulting.** ​ **​Will Martin** ​*AI Evangelist at Dremio & Author of the upcoming* AI for Dummies (and actually) ​AI is everywhere — but what does it actually mean in practice? ​Will will give a practical, hype-free walkthrough of modern AI and how it fits into today’s data stack and lakehouse architectures. ​🚀 Topics include: * ​What Agentic AI is — and how it differs from LLMs * ​How LLMs work under the hood * ​Fine-tuning vs RAG vs prompt engineering * ​Connecting AI to your data, APIs, and lakehouse with MCP * ​Real-world benefits, risks, and implementation considerations ​A clear introduction to how AI really works — and how to use it effectively. *** ## ​Olena Kutsenko ​*Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent* ​Olena will explore what it really takes to move data from Kafka into Apache Iceberg tables reliably and at scale. ​🔍 Topics include: * ​Schema evolution & data normalization * ​Exactly-once guarantees & late-arriving events * ​Partitioning & table maintenance * ​Trade-offs between Kafka Connect, Flink pipelines, and custom ingestion approaches ​Using Confluent Tableflow as a practical example, this session focuses on building robust streaming-to-lakehouse architectures — regardless of tooling. *** ## ​Bjarne Schröder ​*Software Engineer, STACKIT* ​We're excited to welcome Bjarne from STACKIT, where he works on Data & AI product offerings. ​Having transitioned from Data Engineering to Software Engineering, Bjarne brings experience from both perspectives of the data ecosystem—first as a user of cloud-native data services and now as someone who helps build and deliver them. ​Passionate about connecting with people and exploring technology, Bjarne enjoys diving into all kinds of nerdy topics in his free time and cycling around his hometown of Cologne, Germany. *** ## ​Andrew Madson ​*Head of Developer Relations, Fivetran* ​Andrew has spent more than a decade leading analytics and ML teams across organizations including J.P. Morgan Chase, MassMutual, and Arizona State University before moving into DevRel and developer community leadership. ​He is: * ​Founding Head of DevRel at Fivetran * ​Co-author of *Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide* * ​Speaker, educator, and creator with a 250K+ global audience * ​A leading voice in Apache Iceberg, lakehouses, and AI-ready data platforms ​Expect practical insights on modern data infrastructure, developer ecosystems, and building AI-ready architectures. *** ## ​Alex Merced ​*Head of DevRel at Dremio & O’Reilly Author* ​Alex will walk through key ideas from his latest work on Agentic Analytics and building data platforms that actually work for AI. ​🔍 What to expect: * ​Why data silos break AI agents * ​The role of the lakehouse, federation & semantic layers * ​Apache Iceberg, open catalogs & modern architectures * ​Why AI agents need context — not just data * ​A roadmap toward autonomous, AI-driven analytics ​A sharp, architecture-focused session connecting modern data platforms with the future of AI.

English, see below. **Update: Wir treffen uns im Juni ausnahmsweise bereits am Montag, den 8.6. (von 18 Uhr bis ca. 21 Uhr).** Neben unserem gewohnten Stammtisch habt ihr dieses Mal die Gelegenheit, Bitcoiner aus Korea kennenzulernen. Vor Ort sind der Gründer von Saturday Block (koreanische, Bitcoin-only Bildungsplattform), die Entwickler der Corn Lightning Wallet sowie die Entwickler der Coconut Wallet (watch‑only) + Coconut Vault (offline Signer) — außerdem Leiter des Bitcoin Center Seoul. ____ Willkommen beim Bitcoin Meet-up im Café Holzmarktperle (Holzmarktstraße 25). Die Berliner Community kann einfach nicht genug davon bekommen über Bitcoin zu reden. :) Deshalb bieten wir dieses Meet-up als weitere Option neben dem etablierten “Berliner Bitcoin-Stammtisch @ Friedel Richter” an. Jeder ist willkommen - Bitcoin-Anfänger, Enthusiasten, etc. Wir freuen uns auf den gemeinsamen Austausch mit anderen Plebs in lockerer Runde und gemütlicher Atmosphäre und beantworten auch gerne eure Fragen. Natürlich könnt ihr im Café mit Bitcoin ₿ / Lightning ⚡bezahlen. Dies ist der richtige Ort für Menschen, die glauben, dass Bitcoin die Welt verändern kann und Teil der nächsten großen Revolution in der Finanzwelt sein wird. *** **Update: In June we will meet a bit earlier than usual. The meeting will take place on June 8th, from 6 to approx. 9pm.** In addition to our ususal meetup you'll have the opportunity to meet Korean Bitcoiners. Joining us are the founder of Saturday Block (a Korea-based, Bitcoin-only culture platform for education and meetups), the developers behind the Corn Lightning Wallet, the Coconut wallet (watch-only) and Coconut Vault (offline signer), also running the Bitcoin Center Seoul. ____ Welcome to the Bitcoin meet-up at Café Holzmarktperle (Holzmarktstraße 25, Berlin). Since we can’t get enough of talking Bitcoin we are offering this meet-up as a another option in addition to the established Berliner Bitcoin-Stammtisch @ Friedel Richter. Everyone is welcome - Bitcoin beginners, enthusiasts, … you name it. We are always happy to meet with other plebs, teach, talk and help! Payment in Bitcoin ₿ / Lightning ⚡accepted! This is the place to be for people who believe that Bitcoin will rock the world and will be part of the next big revolution in the financial world.

Kommt am 2. Montagabend im Monat ins Offene Wohnzimmer zum Open Draw! Raucht Euch auch manchmal der Kopf von zu viel PC-Arbeit? Der Asphalt der Stadt ist heute wieder viel zu grau? Ihr würdet am liebsten mal wieder wild auf einem Blatt Papier rumklecksen oder gedankenverlorene Linien zeichnen? Höchste Zeit zur Tat zu schreiten! Wir wollen in entspannter Atmosphäre die kreativen Zellen auf Volldampf fahren und uns der Inspiration überlassen. Mit Musik im Hintergrund sowie Wein, Tee und Snacks im Repertoire wird dann gekleckst, gemalt, gezeichnet, geklebt, geredet und gelacht. Das Ganze kann sehr ambitioniert stattfinden, aber genauso zum Hirn-abschalten dienen. Austausch, Bilderswapping und gegenseitige Tipps/Kritik sind sehr willkommen. Material stellen wir (Kreide, Bleistift, Wasserfarbe, Acrylfarbe, Pastellstifte, Kohle, Papierbögen, Spiegel, Postkarten, Zeichenbücher, Illustrierte). Sujet kann alles sein: Der/die Tischnächste, der letzte Traum, oder der Feldhase Dürers. Technik auch: Von (Selbst)portrait über Stilleben bis zur Comiczeichnung soll alles abgedeckt werden. Wir bieten jeden 2. Montag im Monat offene Treffen zum kreativen Arbeiten sowie gelegentlich technik- und themenbasierte Workshops an. Wie immer wird um eine Spende für Raummiete/Material von 5-10€ gebeten. Anmeldung: Katharinav.runnen@gmx.de

Sprachenatelier in Berlin has a great variety of language courses available. There are flexible and effective German courses, online as well as in person. Areas such as conversation, grammar, vocabulary, listening and writing are taught in equal measure with qualified, experienced and dedicated German teachers. We offer intensive courses, part-time courses and also private lessons. If you do not have time during the day but you would still like to learn German, for example through enhancing your German language skills, then our evening courses are perfect for you. It is possible to learn online or in person. If you already have previous knowledge of German, we will carry out a written and oral assessment to find a suitable course for you. **Important!** If you participate in this event, you are not automatically registered for a course with us at Sprachenatelier. Firstly, you must go to our website and register there. You may begin a course after our placement test and depending on availability. (A new course starts every Monday). Intensive Course: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3731.intensive-german-courses.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3731.intensive-german-courses.html) Evening Course: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3732.evening-course-german-berlin.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3732.evening-course-german-berlin.html) Private Lesson: [https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3733.private-lessons.html](https://www.sprachenatelier-berlin.de/en/topic/3733.private-lessons.html)

**\*\*\*Look for us in the second-gloor bar & lounge! Just past the "fireplace" seating area.\*\*\*** Writing can feel like a solitary experience, but it doesn't have to be! Writing in the company of others can be surprisingly inspiring, productive, and comforting. Writers of all types and levels are welcome. Whether you're writing a novel, a memoir, poetry, journaling, working on your thesis, or even catching up on emails, all are welcome. We do things a little differently on Monday evenings. We start with an introduction round, then we will do 45 minutes of writing, break and share how it went, and then dive into the next 45-minute session. **For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come**. In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: [https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw](https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw) For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).

\*This is a free event, but please [donate through Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-editing-monthly-writers-meetup-tickets-1981513291596?aff=oddtdtcreator) to support our collective if you are able! Please join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for this event, built for all of your “in between works“ by the [Read Wedding](https://www.instagram.com/readwedding/) collective. Most events for writers are focused around ***creation or performance***. Much comes between this, yet we do not always hold each other through that phase. It is perhaps expected that all of those self-questioning, unsure, multi-path moments between lightbulb idea and snap-inducing performances are to be personal and private--but they do not always have to be. We therefore offer you a space for everything unfinished. Needing bouncing around. Ready for a test run. We will meet in the back room of Cafe Cralle, ***which is a cash only***, collective-run staple of the Berlin writing and queer scene, for a more traditional meetup format than our open mic. The evening will be without any set structure of facilitation, but rather an approach determined based on who's arrived and what their goals are. You may expect some combination of solitary writing time, sharing and feedback, and guided exercises. We'd love for you to show up however you are, and with some writing materials (including your phone, if you prefer). However you arrive, so long as you are feeling curious and open, we will have something for you and your work. See you there! Brooks, Bubamarrë, Maggie & Johanna Re(a)d VVedding Kollektiv \-\-\- **NOTE: Excluding select, small workshops, Read Wedding has hosted entirely free events since we started. If you have the means and would like to support us, it goes a long way. Please consider [donating through Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/read-editing-monthly-writers-meetup-tickets-1981513291596?aff=oddtdtcreator).**

Join us (Lola 33 years, Liza 7 months) for a relaxed and friendly meetup for parents and children aged 0–2 years. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections with families who are at a similar stage of life. Whether you’re new to the area, on parental leave, or simply looking for company during the day, you’re very welcome. What to expect: * Meet local parents and children (0–2 years) * Make new friends for both you and your little one * Share parenting experiences, tips, and ideas * Exchange recommendations for local playgrounds, activities, and family-friendly places * Connect with families who live nearby * Find companions for future walks, playdates, and outings * Enjoy a welcoming, informal, and child-friendly atmosphere No agenda, no pressure - just a chance to connect, chat, and build a local community together. We look forward to meeting you and your little one!

Join us for an evening of meaningful conversations, inspiring people, and genuine connections within the startup ecosystem 🤝 Whether you’re building a startup, exploring new ideas, freelancing, or simply looking to connect with ambitious and like-minded people — this event is for you. No pressure. No formal networking. Just a relaxed atmosphere where founders, creatives, and builders can exchange ideas and meet interesting people. 📅 12.06.2026 ⏰ 17:00 – 20:00 📍 The Castle Pub Sometimes the best opportunities start with a simple conversation 🚀 For more information and updates about our events, check out the link below: [https://linktr.ee/Growfirma](https://linktr.ee/Growfirma)

Join us for another inspiring afternoon bringing together female founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious women from the startup ecosystem 🤝 After the amazing atmosphere at our previous gatherings, we’re excited to host the next edition once again at our partner location, Cafe Amelie Coffee & Breakfast ☕✨ Expect meaningful conversations, new connections, shared experiences, and a relaxed environment where ideas and community come together naturally. No pressure. No formal networking. Just inspiring women building exciting things together 🌸 📅 10.06.2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 15:00 📍 Cafe Amelie Coffee & Breakfast Because great things happen when the right women connect 🚀 For more information and updates about our events, check out the link below: [https://linktr.ee/Growfirma](https://linktr.ee/Growfirma?utm_source=luma)

Social picnic for singles 35+ who want kids and a family someday. Future Parents Social is designed for single adults who are open to having a child in the future, whether through intentional co-parenting, a meaningful connection, a long-term relationship, or modern family building. This social picnic welcomes open-minded people interested in genuine human connection in a relaxed and intentional atmosphere. The meeting is focused on thoughtful conversations with others who share similar values and future intentions. Monbijoupark, Berlin 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Limited to a maximum of 16 participants (up to 8 women and 8 men) Languages: English, German, Spanish Advance payment required. More information and tickets via Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/future-parents-social-tickets-1990288767280](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/future-parents-social-tickets-1990288767280) Due to the limited number of spots, reservations are confirmed only after payment. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. **Mutual Matching:** After the event, participants may privately indicate who they felt a genuine connection with. Contact details are only shared when two participants select each other. **Guest Invitation Option:** Ticket holders may request a complimentary spot for a friend who is also interested in building a family in the future and shares similar values and life goals. Guest spots are subject to availability and maintaining a balanced group.

**Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) [https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1987130518874](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1987130518874) 👈 ***Important: Location is to be announced.*** ### In this session, Darleen Warda shares her story: from entering Berlin Startup Stipendium and gaining her first clients, to scaling Cleverlohn to hundreds of customers — and ultimately exiting to a strategic investor, just three years after joining the program. A must-go for everyone interested in founding a startup and searching for the right positioning, especially for Berlin Startup Stipend Participants. **What you will learn** * Why well-positioned productized services beat large SaaS Solutions * How to grow from 0 to 100 customers * Why a quick exit can be the right choice for your startup and how to do it Speaker **Cleverlohn** offers **Payroll services** and **HR software**— all from a single source. ***Moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach.*** **Who is this event for** * **Berlin Startup Stipend participants** and aspiring participants * **Founders** interested in building **productized services** * **Founders** that strive towards an **exit of their company** * **Founders** that struggle to **grow their client base** The BSS is the ideal environment to grow your startup. It can lead to success stories like the one that Darleen will share with us.

* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: @[neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin/) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. **!!!!!!!!** **We will making portraits using colour paper, makers, tape and anything you can glue. I will provide all materials for you to go nuts! ♡** **!!!!!!** **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com

​**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. ​Every Saturday morning we gather together and run through Tiergarten. Join us in one of these 3 routes: ​\* **5K** – for new & beginner runners ​\* **7K** – for regular runners ​\* **11K** – for more experienced runners **OBS**: We are usually around 30 people, between regulars and newcomers (from here and from Luma), so don't be scared if there are not a lot of people confirmed on the event here. The pace is chill and conversational, around **6:30**. On the 7k and 11k some people like to push a bit more, but no one gets left behind. We finish with a nice coffee and amazing conversations. The vibe is always great. Pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about **FRC**: ​🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 50+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community ​**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats?utm_source=luma) Berlin Instagram [http://instagram.com/frcberlin](http://instagram.com/frcberlin?utm_source=luma) ​ **Global FRC**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/?utm_source=luma) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC?utm_source=luma) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/?utm_source=luma)

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)