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This meetup hosted by **Venture Cafe Berlin** focuses on **Funding** — exploring how startups and innovators can navigate today’s investment landscape. From **early-stage capital and public funding instruments to alternative financing models and investor perspectives**, the evening will unpack what it takes to secure resources and build sustainable growth in a shifting market environment. Join **founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and curious minds** for open conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections. **What to expect:** * **Info & Demo Tables (5:00–8:00 PM):** Discover startups, technologies, and ecosystem initiatives. * **Mentor Hours:** Guidance on public affairs, regulation, and government relations for startups. * **Workshops & Talks:** * *Public Funding Demystified* — navigating grants and funding applications. * *Freedom, Innovation, Prosperity* — lessons from global innovation ecosystems. * *Reality Check: 10 Years of VC Fundraising* — honest insights into how venture capital really works. * **Networking & Beats:** Meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and connect in a relaxed atmosphere. Come learn, share, and connect with the **Berlin tech community**. More info and speakers here: https://community.venturecafeberlin.org/events/d93541b2-a6c6-468f-9795-dbbe3b91c813 *Note: To avoid queue at the door you can pre-register for check-in on the above link.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\- For the latest Berlin Tech News, Events & Jobs head to **[techinberlin.com](https://www.techinberlin.com/)**

🌟 Join us for **"Don't Eat Alone"** – an event designed to transform your lunch break into a social feast! **Tired of solitary meals in front of the computer?** **Thriving to meet some new people and curious what it may bring to your life?** Just come, check and enjoy a delicious meal with friendly faces. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and make your lunchtime a memorable social experience. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and let's build connections, one meal at a time! 🍽️🤝✨ PAYMENTS: the meetup is free, but everyone pays for their meals. Here you can pay by card easily.

Come join us on playing the small astro outdoor pitch with walls and goals at Jahn-Sportpark. Like inside Hallenfußball - but outside! We play 4vs4/5vs5 with up to 3 sub each team. Fun Fun Fun! Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or not so talented? Are you tired of over-competitive emotional bros who only want to show off their skills? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (18+) and nationalities welcome. Note: **We** only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive** 2. **No hard tackling/sliding challenges** 3. **Support new and less skilled players by giving them the time and space to play the ball, dont intercept passes to and from them** 4. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on one player is fine).** 5. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 6. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 7. **Be a teamplayer, pass the ball.** This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

Today we are working at Moxy Ostbahnhof, a beautiful air conditioned location near Ostbahnhof with big desks, booths and available food/drinks. **Cost:** There is no payment required, but it is common courtesy to buy drinks or something from the people providing the space. If you want to chit chat with out coworkers, please check out our Telegram channel: **[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)** 😴 Tired of working by yourself? 🌡️ Too hot to work at home? 🍫 Do the contents of your fridge, or housework, distract you while working from home? 💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking! ☕️ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks! ⏰ We'll be there from 11:00, but feel free to stop by any time. The venue is open in the morning too. • DO WE HAVE PERMISSION? • Yes, we have permission to use the hotel as a coworking spot. So long as we are paying customers, they are happy for us to use their location for coworking between the hours of 11:00 to 17:00. They're sometimes (but not always) quite busy and short on tables and chairs outside of those hours. • WHAT TO BRING • Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :) • QUESTIONS? • Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions: [https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly) • MORE EVENTS? • To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)

🚀 Workshops: The Human-Digital Synthesis **Kultur\-Technik 2026 \| Women in Big Data Berlin** AI is no longer a future concept—it is already reshaping how we work, create, and make decisions. The real question is: **how do we use it intelligently?** *Kultur-Technik 2026:* *The Human–Digital Synthesis* draws from the European idea that technology is an extension of human culture. In this interactive session, we bring together the Women in Big Data Berlin community to explore how humans and AI will collaborate, build, and evolve together. While rooted in a women-led network, this is an inclusive space – open to everyone who wants to engage, contribute, and learn together. This is not a passive event— it’s a space to **learn, discuss, and create together.** The event is hosted by **Ojin AixHaus.** Ojin AixHaus is the new, collaborative community space in Berlin Mitte, where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build and learn about the future of AI. Ojin AixHaus is free to join, open for startups in residency applications and is currently curating their 2026 events calendar. If you have a burning idea for an event, meetup or hackathon - bring your fire, they bring the space! **💡 Event Details 💡** **1\. Choose and Participate Your Workshop \(60 mins\)** Participants will get to choose and join one of two parallel tracks onsite, and co-create a “chapter” for the final showcase. 🧠 **TECH TRACK: Collective Intelligence & AI in Companies** Facilitator: Dr. Katarzyna Stoltmann Co\-Founder\, Women in Big Data Berlin \| Head of Data Science & AI How do companies truly get the best out of AI? The answer: **collective intelligence**. This session explores: * What collective intelligence means in practice * Which tasks and roles will evolve with AI * Whether AI replaces work—or creates new opportunities ✍🏼 Hands-on focus: Designing end-to-end AI solutions at scale—thinking through how humans and AI systems collaborate to deliver impact for millions of users. 🖼️ Output: A conceptual demonstration of a **“context-aware agent architecture”** 🌟 **IDENTITY TRACK: Visibility & Personal Branding in the Age of AI** Facilitator: Angeley Mullins Founder & CEO, Aetheris Ventures In a world where content and ideas can be generated at scale, how do you stay **visible, credible, and distinctive**? This session explores: * How to position your *human voice* in an AI-driven landscape * What defines authenticity and value in 2026 * How to use AI as a co-creator, not a replacement ✍🏼 Hands-on focus: Define your personal narrative, identify your unique “signal,” and build a strategic approach to visibility through guided exercises and peer exchange. 🖼️ Output: A **“Visible Self Prototype”**—your personal positioning, key content angles, and a simple plan to build credibility and presence in an AI-shaped world **2\. Grand Finale: The 2026 Showcase \(45 mins\)** We come together to share insights from each group: * Tech track presents the “Brain” (AI Agent concept) * Capabilities track presents the “Voice” (Personal Brand & Visibility Strategy in the AI era) We will have networking afterwards where you can continue sharing your ideas! 🗓 **Date: 9 April 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:00 – 21:30** **📍 Location: Ojin AixHaus \| Chausseestraße 36\, 10115 Berlin** Why do we need these workshops? Because AI is moving so fast! - and so should we. Join us to: * Understand AI beyond the hype * Learn how to use it strategically and responsibly * Connect with a community shaping the future 👉 **Choose your track. Join the conversation. Build what’s next. We look forward to seeing you next week!** Find out more here: [Ojin AixHaus Community ](https://ojin.ai/community) Follow Ojin AixHaus on socials: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ojin.ai/#) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ojin-aixhaus/) [X](https://x.com/Ojin_AI)

OBS! Normally these events take place on the FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, however due to Easter we will be hosting it on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month this time. **Meaning, the event will be on the 9th of April instead of the 2nd.** Nico Caramella breaks down the strategy of placing sponsored "best X" articles on high-authority third-party publishers. Join us on April 9th, for an exciting and highly relevant session! For anyone looking to expand their knowledge on how to get noticed and build their presence in AI-recommendations , this will be an important one to attend. The session will be held at the **Buzzmatic Office, Schönhauser Allee 149**, from **9:30 to 11:00**. Enjoy **free attendance,** some lovely **breakfast** and great conversation! Nicolas Caramella, CEO and Founder of [GetCited.de](http://getcited.de/ "http://getcited.de/"), will come to the Buzzmatic office and do a session on How "Best X" Advertorials Get Your Brand Recommended by AI. *Nearly half of every AI answer about software, products, or services traces back to one content format: "Best X comparison listicles". In this session, Nico breaks down the strategy of placing sponsored "best X" articles on high-authority third-party publishers to systematically build brand presence in AI-generated recommendations. Whether you do this for clients or want to understand the emerging discipline of AI visibility, this talk gives you the framework and the data.* In May we will be welcoming Andrés Tapia as our next external speaker, to do some deepdives on related topics. We will be posting more about this soon, so stay tuned! Bring yourself, a good mood and any thoughts or questions you have on the subject. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts! You can also find our events on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-best-x-advertorials-get-your-brand-recommended-by-ai-tickets-1984757470021

**Important note: Please note that the event location changed. This event will be hosted at meeet West in Lietzenburger Str. 107, 10707 Berlin.** **Hello ServiceNow Developers of Berlin!** We warmly invite you to the next ServiceNow Developer Meetup in Berlin! Whether you are a developer, admin, consultant, or architect, your ideas and suggestions are guaranteed to be valuable and will be incorporated into the functioning of our group. **What to Expect:** * **Networking and Community Building:** Meet new people who also work in the ServiceNow field. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your professional network. * **Open Forum:** Share your experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback on what you would like to see in future meetups. * **Free Snacks and Drinks** **IMPORTANT!!!** We want these events to truly be a "safe space" for ServiceNow professionals, so all recruitment and sales activities are prohibited. The organizers reserve the right to exclude anyone from the event who violates this rule. **RSVP and Participation:** To help us plan better, please RSVP here on the event page. Your early confirmation will greatly assist us in making this event a success. **Note:** due to international community in Berlin, we plan to run these events in **English**. We are excited to continue this journey with you to build a strong and supportive ServiceNow community in Berlin. See you there! **Meetup Agenda:** * **Welcome & Introduction** * **Ice Breaker && Get to Know** * **[Presentation:] Hybrid AI Workflows by ServiceNow's Lisa Holenstein** * **[Presentation:] CIS Data Foundations: An Introduction by SOLVVision's Hendrik Bockrath** * **[Presentation:] "Test-Driven Generation" - AI augmented coding for the enterprise by ServiceNow's Sascha Wildgrube** * **Q&A, Recap** * **Networking & Informal Discussions**

Event description Join us for a founder roundtable at the La Moda Me meeting room in Berlin. This meetup brings together entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and support each other in building projects and businesses. During the evening everyone will briefly introduce themselves and share what they are working on. We will open the discussion for feedback, brainstorming, and networking around startups, AI, technology, and new business ideas. The goal is to create a relaxed and friendly space where people connect, learn from each other, and grow together. The event is free to attend. A bar is available at the venue where drinks can be purchased. Seats are limited, so please register in advance. If you register but cannot attend, please update your RSVP so others can take the spot.

Hi, This is Sagar here. This is my first ever group and just the second event. The point is: to come open-minded and look forward to meet some Berliners interested to learn, grow and build. Or help others to Learn, grow and build. As I said earlier, I am someone with an itch to get into entrepreneurship, but lacking the exact directions, and failing myself in some of the very basic things. I am sure there are many, sailing in the same ship. Building a business needs a bit of everything : Digital literacy, knowledge of the bureaucracy, taxation, network building, social media skills, Tech- aptitude, AI-competence and what not. Lets meet and find out who can help whom with what. At the end, there is nothing to lose. We all will make friends and learn a thing or two. Cheers.

Connect with fellow founders and entrepreneurs at Electric Social, Berlin’s arcade bar. Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking, drinks, and classic games while sharing ideas and meeting new collaborators. Build connections — and maybe a few high scores.

🧠 **Decision-Making Under Pressure** Step into the role of a founder facing real-world challenges and test your ability to make decisions when it matters most. 📅 **April 11** ⏰ **15:30 – 18:00** 📍 **The Social Hub Berlin** This interactive session is designed as a **business simulation**, where participants work in teams to solve high-pressure startup scenarios. You’ll be given a realistic challenge — such as a **PR crisis, funding collapse, or product failure** — and asked to come up with a solution within a limited time. 🔹 Work in teams 🔹 Analyze the situation and make strategic decisions 🔹 Present your solution 🔹 Receive feedback from experienced professionals This is a unique opportunity to **think like a founder under pressure**, improve your decision-making skills, and collaborate with others in a dynamic and engaging environment. Whether you are a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious, this session will challenge you to **act fast, think critically, and communicate effectively.** Come ready to make decisions. 🤝 Join Our WhatsApp Community For updates about upcoming events, networking opportunities, and founder meetups, join our **WhatsApp community** where entrepreneurs support, connect, and grow together. 👇 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmibzpAnl5e058fSBIlgpL)

This month’s FirstFriday featured the first installment of our series: "How to Find a Job in the Era of AI, Part I." We are excited to announce that Part II will follow with Mihnish Jadwani on FirstFriday, May 1st. In the meantime, we are hosting practical workshops to give you a hands-on approach to these topics. Workshop Agenda Our upcoming sessions are designed to help you master life and career logistics in Germany: • Financial Navigation with Alejandro Wagner Alejandro will guide you through a comprehensive financial checklist for employees in Germany. Learn how to maximize subsidies, benefits, and tax breaks across six key areas: 1. Pensions 1. Health Insurance 1. Banking 1. Loans & Real Estate 1. Investments 1. Insurances Oliwia Schildt: **Bildungsgutscheine** Oliwia will explain how to navigate German bureaucracy when applying for Bildungsgutscheine (Education Vouchers) from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. Discover how to fund your skill development and significantly increase your chances of landing a new job. Admission: The workshop is free of charge.

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.

Hey everyone! I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique: **50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks. It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique). Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background. I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-) ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **15min Intro** * Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today * **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...* * ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones) * ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc. * Repeat * Conclude and celebrate your progress Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊 ———— We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵 **\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**Confidence & Connection: Using Your Authentic Truth to Find Your People** Confidence isn’t just about believing in yourself, it’s about knowing where you belong and who you can grow alongside. In this April Confidence Lab Happy Hour, we’ll explore how living in your authentic truth helps you find your people, build meaningful collaborations, and create spaces where vulnerability is met with respect rather than risk. Together, we’ll reflect on what it looks like to advocate for yourself with clarity and care, and how confidence deepens when it’s rooted in connection rather than comparison. Featured speaker **Lachandra Baker**, founder of **[LBB Edutainment](https://www.lbbedutainment.com/)** and author of *Your Own Biggest Cheerleader*, will share reflections on authenticity, psychological safety, and the power of community over individual achievement. Drawing from personal stories—including the significance of turning 53—Lachandra will invite us into a conversation about showing up fully, being seen, and choosing relationships that support who you truly are. Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with space for reflection, shared insight, and intentional connection—plus drinks, light bites, and the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not meant to do this alone. Come as you are. Leave feeling clearer about your voice, your people, and the confidence that grows when both are aligned. **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

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.

We're bringing the community together for a casual happy hour with ServiceNow-themed trivia, food and drinks, and great conversation. Details coming soon - for now, save the date and plan to join us for connection and fun.

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.