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🇬🇧 English version below Ein Abend für echte Verbindungen, Inspiration und Wachstum. Erlebe einen Abend mit ambitionierten Unternehmer:innen, Selbstständigen und kreativen Köpfen, die mehr wollen. Mehr Austausch, neue Möglichkeiten und wertvolle Business Kontakte. 👥 Wer kommt: Ambitionierte Unternehmer:innen, Selbstständige und Gründer:innen, die gezielt ihr Business Netzwerk erweitern und sich mit den richtigen Menschen verbinden wollen. Dieses Event richtet sich an Personen mit unternehmerischem Denken, klaren Zielen und dem Anspruch, sich geschäftlich und persönlich weiterzuentwickeln. 💡 Themen des Abends: ▪️ Unternehmertum, Investitionen und Business Wachstum ▪️ Mindset, Leadership und persönliche Entwicklung ▪️ Marketing, Sales, E Commerce und Coaching 🎯 Unser Ziel: Ein Abend mit echten Gesprächen, starken Verbindungen und der richtigen Energie. Kein oberflächliches Small Talk Networking, sondern ein Umfeld, in dem neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten entstehen, Partnerschaften aufgebaut werden und ehrlicher Austausch im Fokus steht. In entspannter und gleichzeitig hochwertiger Atmosphäre entstehen genau die Kontakte, die dich und dein Business weiterbringen. 🍷 Wine meets Business Open Networking 🥂 Alle Getränke sind im Ticket inkludiert Freue dich auf ausgewählte Weinsorten aus Österreich, sowohl Rotwein als auch Weißwein, sowie Bier und Softdrinks. Für die Teilnahme ist ein Ticket über unseren Shop erforderlich: 👉 🎟️ [Hier Ticket sichern](https://www.edv-guru.com/collections/i-b-l/products/i-b-l-gast-ticket?shpxid=16dd94fb-02f2-4e52-b987-353f86081509) 📍 Location Weinclub7 Siebensterngasse 27 1070 Wien 📅 Datum: Mittwoch, 27.05.2026 🕕 Ablauf ▪️ 18:30h bis 19:00h Get Together und Einlass ▪️ 19:00h Opening und Vorstellung I.B.L Business Club ▪️ 20:00h bis 23:30h Open Networking 🤝 Community Werde Teil unserer WhatsApp Community und vernetze dich bereits vor dem Event mit anderen Teilnehmer:innen: 👉[Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQ4Z8HO8JfU05co7JJZjxf?mode=gi_t) 📸 Hinweis Mit deiner Teilnahme erklärst du dich einverstanden, dass bei der Veranstaltung Fotos gemacht und auf Social Media veröffentlicht werden dürfen. Wenn du nicht fotografiert werden möchtest, gib bitte dem Fotografen vor Ort Bescheid. *** 🇬🇧 English An evening for real connections, inspiration and growth. Experience an evening with ambitious entrepreneurs, freelancers and creative minds who want more. More exchange, new opportunities and valuable business contacts. 👥 Who attends: Ambitious entrepreneurs, self employed professionals and founders who want to expand their business network and connect with the right people. This event is designed for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, clear goals and the ambition to grow both personally and professionally. 💡 Topics of the evening: ▪️ Entrepreneurship, investments and business growth ▪️ Mindset, leadership and personal development ▪️ Marketing, sales, e commerce and coaching 🎯 Our goal: An evening of real conversations, strong connections and the right energy. No superficial small talk networking, but an environment where new business opportunities arise, partnerships are built and meaningful exchange takes place. In a relaxed yet high quality atmosphere, you will meet the right people to grow your business. 🍷 Wine meets Business Open Networking 🥂 All drinks are included in your ticket Enjoy selected Austrian wines including red and white wine, as well as beer and soft drinks. Participation requires a ticket via our shop: 👉 🎟️ [Get your ticket here](https://www.edv-guru.com/collections/i-b-l/products/i-b-l-gast-ticket?shpxid=16dd94fb-02f2-4e52-b987-353f86081509) 📍 Location Weinclub7 Siebensterngasse 27 1070 Vienna 📅 Date: Wednesday, 27.05.2026 🕕 Schedule ▪️ 18:30h to 19:00h Get Together and entry ▪️ 19:00h Opening and introduction of I.B.L Business Club ▪️ 20:00h to 23:30h Open networking 🤝 Community Join our WhatsApp community and connect with other attendees before the event: 👉 [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQ4Z8HO8JfU05co7JJZjxf?mode=gi_t) 📸 Note By attending, you agree that photos may be taken during the event and used on social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform the photographer on site.

**Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup** An relaxed summer evening directly at the Danube 🌅 Join us for open discussions around the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents and Agentic AI — from emerging trends and real-world use cases to the opportunities and risks of autonomous AI systems. Whether you are a developer, founder, investor, student, or simply curious about AI — everyone is welcome. The venue offers a true summer atmosphere in the heart of Vienna: open-air beach bar, sand, hammocks, deckchairs, DJ sessions, and international food options right by the water. 📍 **Location** Strandbar Herrmann Herrmannpark, 1030 Vienna 📅 **Date** 27.05.2026 🕔 **Time** 17:00 Important: Food and drinks at the venue are self-paid. I will bring some mini snacks and a few special drinks for the community. Looking forward to a relaxed evening with great conversations, networking, AI discussions, and summer vibes by the river. **Agentic AI Open Air Summer Meetup** Ein entspannter Sommerabend direkt an der Donau 🌅 Gemeinsam sprechen wir über die neuesten Entwicklungen rund um Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Agents und Agentic AI – von aktuellen Trends und praktischen Anwendungen bis hin zu den Chancen und Herausforderungen autonomer KI-Systeme. Egal ob Entwickler, Unternehmer, Investor, Student oder einfach AI-interessiert: Jeder ist willkommen. Die Location bietet echtes Summer-Feeling mitten in Wien: Sandstrand, Hängematten, Liegestühle, Open-Air Atmosphäre, DJ Sessions und internationales Food-Angebot. 📍 **Location** Strandbar Herrmann Herrmannpark, 1030 Wien 📅 **Date** 27.05.2026 🕔 **Time** 17:00 Wichtig: Die Konsumation vor Ort zahlt jeder selbst. Ich bringe kleine Snacks sowie einige Special Drinks für die Community mit. Freue mich auf einen entspannten Abend mit spannenden Gesprächen, Networking und guter Stimmung direkt am Wasser. **Note:** By attending the event, you consent to being photographed as per § 78 Urheberrechtsgesetz. These photos may be used for post-event reporting by the DLT Austria Team and published on DLT Austria's media channels including the website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and newsletters, without compensation.

**Every Second Wednesday · 16:00–18:00 · Free Entry · Villa Vida Café** No sign-up needed-just show up! **Lavender Lounge** is Villa Vida’s cozy, community-centered **queer arts-and-crafts hangout** — a free creative space for anyone who wants to make art, relax, and connect with other queer people in Vienna. Every second Wednesday, you can bring your own supplies, settle into a calm corner, and work on whatever brings you joy: painting, knitting, sketching, journaling, crochet, collage, or any DIY craft you love. No experience needed, no pressure, no expectations. This is a soft, introvert-friendly space where newcomers and regulars mix easily. If you’re looking for a low-stress queer social event, this is it. ### **What to expect** * A quiet, cozy environment * Free entry, all identities welcome * Bring-your-own-supplies arts & crafts * Mix of regulars and newcomers * Zero-pressure, introvert-friendly socializing * A chance to share your work or simply unwind * Creative freedom in a safe, queer space ### **Who’s welcome** Lavender Lounge is open to: * Queer people of all identities * Questioning folks * Trans and nonbinary creatives * Allies who respect queer spaces * Beginners, hobbyists, and experienced artists * Anyone 18+ wanting a gentle queer community hang ### **Languages** This is a multilingual group. English is common, but participants also speak German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, French, and more. No specific language skills required — people naturally accommodate. ### **Come as you are** Bring your craft. Find your corner. Soak in the calm. Leave with inspiration — and maybe a new friend.

**Our next show:** [next improv Show](https://www.iicv.at/improvshow) **Leader of the session:** [IICV Calendar](https://www.iicv.at/event-calendar) **What is it ?** An open improv session for all experience levels. Come play, explore, and have fun in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **How to register ?** Meetup registration opens on **Sunday 13:00** for the following Wednesday meetup. Should your plans change, we kindly ask you to **cancel.** For security reason, you cannot join the session if you did not registered. **How much ?** Free for IICV members\* 10 Euros for everybody else. You can pay contactless or cash. \* go to [iicv.at](https://www.iicv.at/) to become a member (13EUR per month until you cancel your membership). **Anything to report?** Please give us an anonymous [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oidbMUMs_Zz-rSQ9O4HcR_axPG_zvUb1dc1ssG5IWaw/edit) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Meetup priority**: Please do not enroll to meetup priority!!! You can enroll to any open session without having it (just close the adv. window). **Being meetup priority will not give you any advantage in the waiting list** neither as we will insure to respect the real order of priority. **Photograph policy**: Please be aware that photos will be taken during the open session for social media and newsletters. Before any photos are taken, we ask participants for their consent and provide an opportunity to opt out. **Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc. Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership. The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179

-Outdoor Functional Training for All Fitness Levels- Join us as we combine healthy, balanced movement with fun, gamified ideas to give you our unique FUNctional training! And in case that doesn’t really tell you what to expect, just think short intervals of exercise combined together in a playful and interactive way to help you strengthen your body in a sustainable way while allowing you to meet new people (and often even forget how hard you’re working out). As a reminder for those nervous about their fitness level: Everything we do, we do with all fitness levels in mind; so the exercises are always adjustable to your level and you’re always strongly encouraged to take it at your own pace - I mean, we’re not called My Pace for nothing! How to find us: We meet and train behind the calisthenics workout station on the Zirkuswiese of the Prater. Here a link to the location on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7 Cost: In the interest of inclusivity, we've decided to make our sessions donations based here, so you're invited to pay what you can afford. If that actually makes you more uncomfortable and doesn't make it easier to come, know that we've received donations from €2 to €20 and they all made us very happy, because our primary goal is to get people moving and to show them it can be fun all in all. The money is secondary. One other thing that’s useful to know: - In the case of bad weather, we do have a back-up location that will protect us from the rain. Should we need to move, we will change the location of this event here. Please feel free to check back here before any event where you suspect bad weather or, even better, simply get in touch with us! We’re available via WhatsApp message or email. --- If you'd like to know more about My Pace, feel free to visit our website at https://www.mypace.at

**Learn Your Camera Workshop** Next Wednesday, we’re hosting a beginner-friendly 2-hours workshop at **WienMitte Photography Studio**. You’ll learn how to understand your camera settings, take control of manual mode, and start creating better photos with more confidence. **Duration:** 2 hour **Cost:** 45€ **Location:** WienMitte Photography Studio Spaces are limited — DM to reserve your spot.

**Entspanntes ADHS-Treffen mit Liliputbahn-Fahrt durch den Prater und optionalem Aufenthalt in der Luftburg danach.** Wir fahren zusammen mit der Liliputbahn und haben dann Zeit für Plaudern bei Kaffee oder Essen (optional). Dieses Treffen ist für Erwachsene in Wien mit ADHS – diagnostiziert, selbst-diagnostiziert oder einfach neugierig. Du musst nicht gesprächig oder sozial besonders begabt sein, um mitzukommen. Komm einfach vorbei, teile die Erfahrung und rede so viel oder so wenig, wie es für dich stimmig ist. Es geht hier nicht darum, Symptome zu analysieren oder uns zu „reparieren“. Sondern darum, Menschen zu treffen, bei denen ADHS einfach normal ist – wo du dich zugehörig fühlst und wir lernen können, dass wir okay, liebenswert und willkommen sind, genau so wie wir sind. **Ablauf und was dich erwartet** * Eine kleine, gemütliche Gruppe wundervoller Persönlichkeiten * Eine kurze Fahrt zusammen mit der Liliputbahn (ca. 20 Minuten) * Optionaler Aufenthalt in der Luftburg danach für Kaffee, Getränke oder Essen in entspannter Atmosphäre Falls du Schwierigkeiten hast, Kontakte zu knüpfen, dich überfordert fühlst oder nicht sicher bist, wie du Anschluss findest – melde dich bei mir, ich bin da, um zu unterstützen und es uns gemeinsam leichter zu machen. **Treffzeit** * 16:50 (so gut du kannst) **Treffpunkt** * Praterstern Nord vor dem McDonald’s Ich trage eine neon-gelbe Mütze, damit du mich leicht erkennst. **Kosten** * Bitte bring Geld mit für dein Liliputbahn-Ticket (6 € für Hin- und Rückfahrt) und eventuelle Getränke/Essen in der Luftburg. **Sprache** * Deutsch und Englisch Falls du unsicher bist, ob du dich allein traust oder vielleicht zu spät ankommst, schreib mir vorher – wir finden gemeinsam eine Lösung. ––––––––– Low-pressure ADHD meetup with a nostalgic train ride through the Prater and an optional hangout at Luftburg afterwards. We’ll take the Liliputbahn together, then have time for relaxed conversation over coffee or food. We’ll ride the little train for a round trip through the green parts of the park, and then head over to Luftburg for anyone who wants to stay longer. This meetup is for adults in Vienna with ADHD – diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or just curious. You don’t need to be talkative or “socially skilled” to join. You can simply come along, share the experience, and talk as much or as little as feels good. This is not mainly a space for dissecting symptoms or fixing ourselves. It’s about meeting people where ADHD is simply normal, where you can feel like you belong, and where we can gently practice that we are okay, lovable, and welcome exactly as we are. **What to expect** * A small cozy group of other beautiful personalities * A short train ride together on the Liliputbahn (around 20 minutes) * Optional hangout at Luftburg afterwards for coffee, drinks, or food in a relaxed setting If you have trouble connecting, feel overwhelmed, or are not sure how to join in, let me know – I’m there to support and help things feel a bit easier. **Meeting time** * 16:50 (as good as you can) **Meeting point** * Praterstern Nord in front of McDonalds **I’ll be wearing a neon yellow cap so I’m easy to spot.** **Cost** * Please bring money for your own Liliputbahn ticket (6 € for a round trip) and any drinks/food at Luftburg **Language** * English and German If you’re nervous about coming alone or arriving late, you can send me a message beforehand – we’ll figure out a way that feels manageable for you.

*This event is free of charge and only takes place on-site!* *Language of the Meetup: ENGLISH 🇬🇧* **Talk #1: Architecting relationship-aware long-term memory for AI agents** [Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer and GDE in AI] Most developers building AI Agents focus on reasoning and planning, but quietly ignore what matters most: Memory. Stateless agents respond in isolation, while stateful agents unlock real capability by remembering and building over time. The problem becomes clear when Agents need to connect facts or track how information changes, where vector search alone starts to break down. Retrieval can fetch data, but only knowledge graphs can structure relationships and enable true multi-step reasoning over time. In this session, I will showcase how memory works in the backend, including a live visualization of fact extraction and graph construction in working code. The primary focus will be on edge cases, especially the hybrid vector graph approach, where semantic search and structured traversal are combined to handle multi-hop reasoning and temporal changes by considering the Cognee open-source framework. Furthermore, I will showcase a working demo of Memory, featuring visualization and a user journey, via Streamlit. **Talk #2: Anatomy of a Supply Chain Attack: From Compromise to Countermeasure [**[Valentin Goronjic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentingoronjic/) (Lead Software Engineer), [Tamas Neumer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamas-neumer/) (Lead Cloud Engineer) at [Posedio GmbH](https://www.linkedin.com/company/posedio/)**]** In March 2026, attackers compromised Trivy, the open source container scanner thousands of teams rely on to find vulnerabilities. The exploit scanned the CI environment for a wide range of credentials and exfiltrated whatever it found. Trivy isn't alone, countless similar attacks have taken place the past month. The goal of this talk is twofold. First, to raise awareness of these attacks, how they happen and what to expect once you're compromised. Second, to look at what's in GCP's toolbox to mitigate such incidents. — 📅 **May 28th, 2026, from 17:30** 📍 **Location:** weXelerate Auditorium, Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna 🚇 **Approach:** U1/U4 to Schwedenplatz, entrance via Taborstraße or Praterstraße. Parking available in the building garage. — ⏰ **Schedule:** Check-in: 17:30 – 18:00 Talk #1: 18:00 – 18:30 Break & Networking: 18:30 – 18:45 Talk #2: 18:45 – 19:15 Networking, Food & Drinks: 19:15 – 21:00 — We are now part of the GDG community. You can also find our and other upcoming events on the Google Developers Community webpage! For inquiries: office@posedio.com

⭐ Business Speed Networking Vienna Make connections. Find opportunities. Meet inspiring people. Looking to expand your professional circle and actually enjoy the process? This business speed networking event in Vienna is designed for people who value real conversations, not superficial small talk. 💎Participation fee is 10€ and order a drink. 📌 Limited spots. Please register if you are really come and unregister if your circumstances changed. If you are registered and won’t come you can loose the possibility to join next time. 💼 What to expect: Structured speed networking with short one-to-one conversations. Each round lasts about 10 minutes, then you meet a new person. Clear format, easy flow, and a professional office-style environment. 🤝 Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, freelancers, startup founders, managers, and professionals from different industries who want to connect, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities. ⭐️ The atmosphere: Focused, respectful, and business-oriented. Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new contacts — and new opportunities 💬✨

Triff andere Keycloak-Nutzer, tausche dich aus und erfahre von Experten, wie Keycloak in komplexen Szenarien eingesetzt wird. **🗓️ Agenda** **Session** **#1: AI Meets Identity: Managing Keycloak with Natural Language via MCP** 🗣️ **Speaker:** Marcel Mayer, m2-consulting * Aufbauend auf unserem Talk auf der Keyconf 25 in Amsterdam (Video: [https://youtu.be/DNu2UnrsiCI?si=MrbdXTdpHrCwmGPi](https://youtu.be/DNu2UnrsiCI?si=MrbdXTdpHrCwmGPi)) * Weiterentwicklung des Knowledge-Graph-Ansatzes für konversationelle Keycloak-Konfigurationsanalyse * Nächster Schritt: derselbe Graph als Basis für AI-gestütztes Offensive Security Testing * Kombination aus graphbasiertem Reasoning und LLM-basierter Angriffplanung zur Automatisierung von: * Reconnaissance * Erkennung von Fehlkonfigurationen und strukturellen IAM-Anti-Patterns (z. B. God-Roles, übermäßige Privilegvererbung) * Schließt den Security-Loop: Discover, Exploit, Fix, Verify * Inklusive Live-Demo **Session #2: Effiziente Benutzeradministration im B2B-Bereich durch Föderation und Automatisierung**: 🗣️ **Speaker:** José Tojo, APA-IT * Herausforderungen für User und Organisationen * Einführung einer Föderation mit Account-Provisionierung und automatisierter Berechtigungsvergabe * Integration von Keycloak mit Externen IdPs und internen Komponenten * Ergebnisse und Mehrwert * Lessons learned aus Kundenprojekten * **Networking & Austausch:** Nutze die Gelegenheit, dich mit anderen Keycloak-Anwendern und -Experten auszutauschen. Diskutiere aktuelle Herausforderungen, Best Practices und Entwicklungen rund um Keycloak. 🍕 Getränke & Snacks inklusive! **Jetzt anmelden und deinen Platz sichern!** Wir freuen uns auf spannende Gespräche und einen intensiven Austausch rund um Keycloak!

Welcome to our May Meetup event for great talks, discussions and beers. We will meet at the Dynatrace office, thanks for hosting! **Agenda**: * Doors open 5:30 p.m. * ***Talk 1: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.*** * **Speaker**: Philipp Maier * **Title**: Beyond the Fork: A 2026 Perspective on Terraform and OpenTofu * **Abstract**: Both Terraform and OpenTofu are industry-standard tools used to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure through code. In this session, we will start at Commit b145fbc from 2023 and shortly review what happened back then and how OpenTofu started. We will then explore the technical divergence between Terraform and OpenTofu as of 2026 and how their managed ecosystems have evolved, looking at the practical trade-offs for our own projects. * **Break: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.** * ***Talk 2: 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.*** * **Speaker**: Sahil Sharma * **Title**: Kafka on Kubernetes: Building a Full-Stack Streaming Environment with Strimzi. * **Abstract:** Running Apache Kafka on Kubernetes was once considered a daunting task. However, the Strimzi operator has simplified this process, making it possible to manage complex streaming infrastructure through a declarative approach. In this session, we will demonstrate how to bridge the gap between local development and production patterns by deploying a full-stack Kafka environment inside a Kind cluster. We will walk through a live setup including: \- Cluster Provisioning: Using Strimzi to deploy a functional Kafka cluster in seconds\. \- Management & Visibility: Integrating Kafbat UI to inspect topics and messages\. \- Observability: Implementing a Grafana and Prometheus \+ AlertManager stack to track broker health and consumer lag\. \- Application Flow: Deploying a producer and consumer to validate the end\-to\-end data pipeline using Confluent library\. Whether you are building a local sandbox or planning a larger rollout, you will leave with a repeatable template for a fully observable Kafka ecosystem on Kubernetes. * **Networking**: start 7:45 p.m.

KI ausprobieren kostet Zeit. Und meistens läuft es zuerst schief. Genau dafür haben wir unsere Learning Fridays: ein geschützter Rahmen, in dem Gepardec-Teams echte KI-Technologien testen – ohne Kundendruck, ohne Deadline. Was funktioniert. Was nicht. Und warum. Am 29. Mai teilen wir das offen. Was du konkret mitnimmst 👉 Du sparst dir die Umwege, die wir bereits gegangen sind: 🔬 AI-gestützte Systemanalyse – Welche LLM-Tools für Enterprise-Kontexte taugen, welche nicht – und was MCP wirklich bringt. ⚙️ AI-Assisted Code Migration – Wo Konveyor AI bei WildFly→Quarkus-Migrationen wirklich hilft und wo du trotzdem manuell ran musst. 🦙 Tune das Llama – Was beim Fine-Tuning eines lokalen LLMs schiefgeht, bevor es funktioniert – Datenmenge, Konfiguration, Evaluierung. Für wen ist das relevant? 👉 Für alle, die KI in ihrer Softwareentwicklung einsetzen wollen – aber keine Zeit haben, bei Null anzufangen. ────────────────────────── 08:30 → Frühstück (Wien & Linz) 09:15 → Unsere Haltung zu KI (ab hier auch Remote) 09:30 → AI-gestützte Systemanalyse 10:15 → AI-Assisted Code Migration 11:15 → Tune das Llama 12:00 → Unser Angebot: Gemeinsames KI-Projekt 12:15 → Networking 📍 Vor Ort: Frühstück inklusive 💻 Remote: Google Meet 👉 Anmeldung bis 26.5.: https://www.gepardec.com/ki-learning-friday/ #KI #LLM #Quarkus #MCP #FineTuning #Gepardec #SoftwareEntwicklung #KonveyorAI

Dear Data Enthusiasts, Join us again on **29th of May** at **A1** to learn about the psychological implications on employees when transforming the data landscape of an organization. In addition, we will finally have a talk about the open source framework Metaxy and how it can help to cut costs of multimodal AI pipelines. A big thanks goes to our co-organizers from the A1 Telekom and our sponsor Cloudera! **A Psychological Autopsy of a Data Transformation** *Dávid Farkas* Five years ago, a small European university decided to build and implement a data strategy from scratch. Greenfield in the truest sense: data governance was an unheard term and in practice it meant local Excel files duplicated across inboxes; "the database" usually referred to whichever spreadsheet someone had emailed most recently. Over four years, we designed and rolled out new systems, established governance structures, hired a team, and delivered real wins. We also watched a significant portion of the work get undone in months once leadership changed. This talk is a psychological autopsy of that transformation — what was planned, what worked, what quietly collapsed, and why. Universities are an unusually honest laboratory for studying data initiatives: decentralized power, competing stakeholder logics, weak formal hierarchies, and ambiguous success metrics make every human dysfunction that exists in corporate environments more visible. Drawing on behavioural science and nearly five years leading this initiative, I'll walk through the recurring failure patterns I see across data and AI projects more broadly — algorithm aversion, NIH syndrome, the gap between executive sponsorship and operational ownership, and the under-recognised role of organisational identity in determining which systems survive a leadership change. The argument is not that technology doesn't matter — it's that the human substrate determines whether any of it sticks. Borrowing Kranzberg: technology is never neutral, and neither are the people implementing it. **Dávid Farkas** is a research psychologist (PhD) and data scientist based in Budapest. He co-founded Principle Zero, which helps companies, NGOs, and researchers take on complex challenges in data strategy, digital and AI transformation, research, product development, and science communication. We bring behavioural science to problems most consultancies treat as purely technical, focusing on the human and organisational factors that determine whether ambitious projects survive contact with reality. Previously he led data science and digitalisation at MOME Budapest, with earlier industry experience applying machine learning. **Optimizing Multimodal AI Pipelines with Metaxy** *Georg Heiler, Hernan Picatto* The AI era has caused a fundamental shift in computing, moving us toward complex multimodal pipelines. However, these new systems are often incredibly wasteful. Right now, small changes to an input can trigger massive recomputations across very expensive processing steps. In this talk, we will explore Metaxy, an open source Python framework built to solve this exact problem. Metaxy provides sample level metadata versioning and acts as the universal glue for incremental data pipelines. We will discuss how its field level provenance allows your pipeline to only recompute what actually changed. If you update an audio file, for example, Metaxy knows to skip downstream face recognition steps that only rely on video. Whether you are a startup stretching your compute budget, an enterprise scaling ML infrastructure, or a researcher in academia, you will learn how to use Metaxy to iterate faster, cut cloud costs, and build highly efficient AI workflows. **Georg Heiler** is a co-founder @Jubust and a Senior data expert at Magenta as well as a ML-ops engineer at ASCII. He is solving challenges with data. His interests include geospatial graphs and time series. Georg transitions the data platform of Magenta to the cloud and is handling large scale multi-modal ML-ops challenges at ASCII. **Hernan Picatto** is a Computer Science PhD candidate at the Vienna University of Technology researching firm-level supply chains and corporate networks using NLP and Common Crawl data. Formerly an engineer at JPMorgan Chase and ZhiZhouKeji, he holds an MA from UCSD. His broad interests span big data, visualization, and time series causality. 🎤🎤 Open Mic We are going to open up the stage after the talks for community announcements. If you'd like to announce something, [open this slide deck](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yvFI_Lm7KjgletICOQ1hLW1hHKmCIPA1OWQF2EeZieo/edit?usp=sharing), make sure you are signed in with a google account, and click "View Only" -> "Request Edit Access". Explain in the text box what you want to announce, and we'll give you edit access to the slide deck. 🎤🎤 We’ll have some food and drinks after the event. Please note that during the event, photos might be made and later posted on VDSG's social media page. Please notify us if you do not agree. Attention attendees with food allergies. Please be aware that the food and drinks provided may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or wheat. Best, The Organizer Team

This event is an informal meet up for women who want to reflect on next steps in their careers, learn from each other’s experiences, and broaden their network. It doesn’t matter what field you work in, whether you are employed or self-employed, we can all learn from each other! We look forward to exchanging thoughts, while having a nice cup of coffee or drink at Addicted to Rock 😊 Your Women's Career Group Team, Mara, Kathy, Ying, Jasmin and Julia

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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!

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