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Game development night - work on your Unity project
Bring your laptop with your Unity project to collaborate, learn from fellow developers, and address any challenges you may have.
**Note: There are no presentations this evening**
The intention with this meetup is to help the community grow by sharing experience and knowledge. We are meetup participants at all levels, from indie hobby developers to people professionally working on projects under NDA. Even for professional game developers that cannot bring their current projects, we still hope you will attend, and share the Unity tips and tricks, that could have helped you earlier in your career.
**Program:**
17.30: Doors opening, sandwiches and mingling
18.00: Each person/group quickly presents what they are working on, challenges etc
18.15: Game development, helping each other and sharing knowledge
21.00: Optional presentations of work done during evening
21.30: Venue closing
Smut Slam Copenhagen: "HUMBLE BRAG" (May 12)
**Smut Slam Copenhagen: we believe you!**
Copenhagen's only community dirty storytelling open mic is back on Tuesday, May 12, with more "grown-up" stories, this time on the theme "HUMBLE BRAG." We wanna know what you're good at, and how you found out that you were. Skills, stamina, niche knowledge, or sheer bravado... you don't have to big-up your "body count," but anything else? You bet we're curious!
Prizes from K1NK KBH and Überlube, anonymous questions and confessions from the audience!
**Tickets:** 130 dkk/early bird (eight tickets ONLY), 150/adv (available after early bird sells out, 25 tickets), 170/door
**Tickets on sale here:** https://billetto.dk/e/smut-slam-copenhagen-billetter-1764997
Location: Råhuset, Onkel Dannys Pl. 7, 1711 København
GUEST JUDGES: TBA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
18:30-19:30: browse the merch, get a drink, sign up to tell!
19:30-22:00: Smut Slam, in the old-fashioned way (with one short intermission)
Created and hosted by professional perv Cameryn Moore, the Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories from the audience, stories from guest judges, and also readings from THE FUCKBUCKET, a convenient and funnily named receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions!
IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories or fuckbuckets involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination, or nonconsensual objectification or fetishization. All activities discussed must be CONSENSUAL.
WE PRACTICE SAFER SMUT! DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling poorly! There will be more slams!
PLEASE NOTE: We have a strong Code of Conduct for everyone at a slam. We try very hard to run the event accordingly, and we want attendees to actually pay attention so you can help us create this safer space: https://docs.google.com/document/d/120FTNtC47HhNIEP91TXpUT21mwsDCryMsRhAj74nJjs/edit?usp=sharing Please do take a moment to read this statement, thank you!
ACCESSIBILITY: The venue has two steps at entry, six steps inside to bathroom level, and two steps to the bar area and additional seating.
The Product Game! Fix The Flow
\-\-\- THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED \-\-\-
We cannot take any more signups. Only the people who have been able to sign up on Meetup and paid will be part of the event.
**Learn Product Management by Playing a Game**
In this special edition of ProductTank Copenhagen, there will be no speaker, no slides, and no panel discussion. Instead, you’ll learn product management by *doing it* — through a hands-on board game experience: *Fix the Flow*.
**The Game**
*Fix the Flow* is a collaborative simulation where teams take on the role of a product team. Your goal: deliver as much value as possible to your customers over 5 sprints (25 cycles in total). Value is only delivered when features are fully completed — and getting there won’t be easy.
Along the way, your team will face:
* Difficult trade-offs and prioritization decisions
* Unfavourable events disrupting your plans
* Varying levels of team productivity
* Features with different levels of complexity and maturity
Success depends on your ability to improve flow, adapt quickly, and make smart product decisions under pressure.
Curious about the thinking behind the game? Read more here: https://medium.com/@yurimalishenko/fix-the-flow-b039cb8f2f2a
**Game Inventor and Facilitator**
Yuri Malishenko is a Copenhagen-based product leader with over 15 years of experience building impactful digital products. He is passionate about agility, customer-centric thinking, and helping teams communicate and collaborate effectively. Yuri is also known for his ability to explain complex ideas through simple, powerful visuals.
**Logistics**
This small fee helps ensure commitment, as we have a limited number of seats (*27 spots available*). We have temporarily set the RSVP limit to 40 to account for typical no-show rates and aim for a full session. In the unlikely event that everyone attends, we will ensure that all participants still have a great experience.
**Practical Information**
* *Duration*: 13:00 – 17:00
* *Gameplay*: \~2 hours
Additional time is allocated for onboarding and instructions before the game begins. To keep your energy up during the session, *soft drinks and snacks* will be provided by the venue.
Coffee Talk
Fulfillment. Joy. – Do you know what it is? Do you feel it now?
Many of us are living lives that have “just sort of happened”. We had a dream, a vision (maybe we still do) for what we wanted our lives to look like. Somewhere along the way, life took over and something else ended up happening. We made decisions, took a turn down a path, and now our life isn’t what we thought it would be.
Or we’re living someone else’s life. Maybe it’s what our parent’s wanted for us. What we believe our partner or a potential partner might want. Or maybe it’s what we believe we need to do and have to be happy. I was one of these people. My life checked all the boxes for what I thought I needed in order to be happy. And still, I wasn’t.
Join me for a coffee talk on what it means to live a Life By Design. Where your choices are deliberate and based on your authentic, true self. What you have to let go off to achieve this (hint: the notion that vulnerability is a weakness and feelings of fear and guilt) and who you will become in the process.
Projektkerítés Dán Kolbászból
Mérföldkőhöz érkeztünk: megtartjuk a Derrick és Harry lassan 15 éves történetnek **első külföldi meetupját Koppenhágában**! Estünkön a szokásos vidám stílusban tárgyaljuk ki a nyugati és keleti projektmenedzsment megközelítés különbözőségeit, specializáltan górcső alá vesszük a dán (és skandináv) vezetési stílust a magyar menedzsmentszemlélet jelenének, múltjának és esetleges jövőjének tükrében. A találkozó nyelve magyar, de nemmagyar résztvevők esetén villámgyorsan angolra váltunk! Várunk benneteket szeretettel! :)
Shut Up & Write!® in Amager
**Co-working for writers in Amager!**
Join us for an hour of focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in the area.
We meet in this lovely spacious café, chilled out, usually not very busy at this time, with an on-site bakery of delicious pastries. Once everyone is here and settled, I will lead a quick introduction, and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.
After the hour is up feel free to chat / take off / keep writing if you're on a roll. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, and it can be a great way to learn from eachother.
**A note about the format**
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.
For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)
**Practical Details:**
WiFi name / password: Kasada / haveaniceday
Travel / Parking info: Kasada is just a few minutes walk from Lergravsparken Metro Station.
We've reserved the large round table in the main room, with power outlets if you need one.
Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.
Outdoor 8v8 Football @ Holmens idrætsanlæg - 10 kr - booked pitch
Booked pitch at Holmen. Pitch is booked until 22.30
💰 **Cost:** 10 kr
Mobilepay: 9539SH
Revolut: [revolut.me/frederwnn](https://revolut.me/frederwnn)
Or bring Cash
* Event begins at 20:15
* You must sign out no later than 9:00 same day
* Spots are non-transferable (you cannot reserve a spot and send someone else in your place)
* Members who follow the rules and attend regularly will be given priority
**Be at the pitch at 20.15 sharp!**
Minimum 14 players by midnight and we play! Otherwise the game is cancelled.
We aim for 8v8.
The game is naturally for everyone no matter gender, level or anything. We emphasise on having fun! That also means no risky tackles or foul language.
Bring a white and a black t-shirt and a ball if you have one.
**Last minute sign-off's** (Later than 9AM on the same day) or no-shows will be banned from the next games and be put in the no-show list. 3 Strikes and you're out for a full year - no exceptions
Design Best Practices Events This Week
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If you can speak, you can lead! Practice with Speak to Lead Toastmasters
Speak to Lead Toastmasters helps people to improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and fun environment. No matter what your age, background, and level of confidence are, it is a place for you. If you are scared as hell of public speaking, then you should definitely come!
If you are new to our club and would like to attend one of our club meetings, go to our [website](https://sites.google.com/view/speaktoleadtoastmasters) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SpeaktoLeadToastmasters) / [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-to-lead-toastmasters-copenhagen/) / [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/speaktolead.toastmasters/) pages for our current updates, send us a message on Messenger and see how our previous meetings have been. Email: speaktolead.membership@toastmasters.dk if you have any questions. Guests are welcome, and it is for free as a guest.
If you find it interesting, you can later sign up as a member by paying a small monthly fee (non-profit). As a member, you will get access to online educational programs and manuals, will be able to give speeches, take on different roles, participate in contests and international conferences as well as befriend lots of cool people.
We meet on Wednesdays from 18:00 at: **Kulturstationen Vanløse, Jernbane Allé 38, 2720 Vanløse.** The room is on the first floor.
How to get there:
1\. Once you exit the Vanløse station turn
2\. towards the Burger King & Netto\, then
3\. On the left side is a white building with an elevator and staircase
4\. Go up to the first floor and use your CPR card to get in
5\. You will see the room with a Toastmasters sign
Please note that the meeting is in English. In addition, the number of attendees on Meetup is not a representation of the number of people at the event.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Eyesight and vision improvement
Do you want to improve your eyesight naturally, but don't know how to start? Then this event is perfect for you.
I have through deep learning in the field of eyesight gained knowledge about how our eyes work internally and how one can improve ones vision, through practical yet focused and specific eyesight exercises.
In this event we will first go through the basics of the eyesight functions to later talk about very useful exercises which you can use to gradually improve eyesight. The event is open to everyone and not only for people with specific medical condition.
Its also completely free of charge.
You will take home very detailed exercises that can help you make your eyesight better, more comfortable to use and notice all the important signs of correct use of the eyes which will ensure sharp and joyfully eyesight experience. It starts from proper relaxation that we forgot subconsciously how to do through our long commitments we have that falls on the eyes.
If you have any specific questions about the event, feel free to reach out to me before.
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We will meet at 2 pm at Stadsbiblioteket second floor "språkrummet", will update more precise location closer to the event
Performance Team Practice
This is a regular practice meeting for our lovely Performance Team!
We practise relation-based long-form improv, learn relevant new skills and perform monthly, mostly on MAF stages.
If you are an experienced improviser, have never improvised with us and would like to join or potentially perform, please send us a message and tell us about yourself!
More about us: https://www.facebook.com/improvisatorium
Frederiksberg Toastmasters: Explore and enhance your leadership skills
Please Note: only registered guests will be allowed to attend our meetings.
🎤 Looking to overcome your fear of public speaking and gain confidence in your leadership abilities?\*\*
Look no further than Frederiksberg Toastmasters, a chartered club of Toastmasters International - the leading non-profit organization in public speaking and leadership development.
🌟 Practice your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills in a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by experienced mentors and utilizing the Basecamp curriculum.
🌱 Develop your ability to persuade, gain stakeholder buy-in, and negotiate with ease through regular speeches, evaluations, and leadership opportunities.
🤝 As a member of Frederiksberg Toastmasters, you'll join a community of like-minded individuals working towards the same goal: to become world-class communicators and leaders.
🗓️ We invite you to join us at our weekly meetings, held every Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00. We start on time.
🔍 A typical Toastmasters meeting is run like this: [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=383gehepo8M)
📌 Meeting location: Please check our LinkedIn page: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters)
😊 As a guest, you'll have the opportunity to observe and participate in our meetings (voluntarily). Note that you will not be forced to speak if you don't want to. Typically, there will be around 20-30 people.
🗣️ You will witness the power of superior communication manifesting in the form of inspiring oratory and elevated storytelling that underpins world-class leadership.
✍️ Step out of your comfort zone and become the best version of yourself
🚀 Frederiksberg Toastmasters \| Home of Leadership and Public Speaking
Toastmasters \| Where Leaders are Made
📮 frederiksberg@toastmasters.dk
🌐 Facebook: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrederiksbergTM)
🌐 LinkedIn: [Frederiksberg Toastmasters LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-toastmasters)
Speed Portrait & Cocktails
Stop by and meet people in a positive and save space, very Friday at 8:30 pm just after our abstract workshop we start our **Speed Portrait and Cocktails event.** Before continuing your journey into the vibrant Copenhagen we invite you for a creative stop, to develop some quality interaction and create a truly hygge atmosphere in an artistic space.
Set in a contemporary art gallery turned into a creative studio for the night, our **Speed portrait & cocktails** event blends with the city night life adding to Copenhagen artistic vibe and cozy atmosphere. An event that mixes caribbean hospitality, minimal aesthetic and Copenhagen coziness. As well we offer locals and temporary locals an artistic retreat from the intensity of the city.
Note: Some materials are free but not the drinks.
Moral & Ethical Philosophical Dilemmas! Living With Hard Choices. Get provoked!
**“Moral & Ethical Dilemmas (!) — Living With Impossible Choices”**
Responsibility, Conflict, Values, and the Tensions of Modern Life
We live in a time where the hardest questions no longer have clear answers. Technology, politics, culture, and global crises constantly force us to choose between competing values—often with no option that feels fully right. What should guide us when every choice carries a moral cost?
This isn’t a debate club or a moral lecture. It’s a space to think aloud, challenge assumptions, and confront uncomfortable questions together.
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**Topics we’ll touch on:**
* Can good intentions still cause real harm?
* Individual responsibility vs collective outcomes
* Free speech vs protection from harm
* Loyalty, fairness, and moral compromise
* Is moral clarity possible—or are we doomed to permanent gray zones?
* Do principles matter when consequences are severe?
* And finally… how do we live with ourselves when there is no “clean” choice?
Casual discussion. No philosophy background required—just honesty, openness, and a willingness to be challenged. Bring your views, your doubts, and your discomfort—and expect others to do the same.
Share your thoughts. Get provoked. And see what survives serious reflection.
What Do I Actually Want?
“I don’t know what I want.”
If that thought sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t need a perfect answer to move forward.
In this workshop, we’ll explore what *pulls you*—without the pressure of choosing a “right” path.
Through simple exercises, you’ll:
• Reflect on moments where you felt engaged or energized
• Discover patterns in what you enjoy (and what you don’t)
• Create a clear “more of / less of” list for your future
By the end, you’ll have a better sense of direction—and a few ideas worth exploring.
🧭 Part of a 6-part series, but open to everyone (even if you missed the first one).
Curiosity is enough. You don’t need clarity yet.
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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!
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
You’ll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
CBusData - Practical AI for Power BI Developers
Practical AI for Power BI Developers
A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective.
This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly.
Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.
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
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
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### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
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### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
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### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!




















