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**They say May is the month of rebirth.** So, may we all gather again and recalibrate our collective oscillators. On **May 18**, we’re moving past the factory settings and diving into the human signal chain. **Connect Beyond the Preset** is an evening dedicated to the tools that make us move and for all the creators, builders, tinkerers, and the curious who know that the most powerful "plugin" in any studio is a fresh perspective. Move away from the isolated glow of your laptop screen and come into a space where conversation flows as freely as the voltage in a modular rack. **It is happening on:** **Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. CET** **FORUM Factory, Besselstraße 13-14, 10969 Berlin** This time, we’re opening the floor to the people building the future of expression. Innovation isn't just about faster processors; it’s about deeper connections. We gather to bridge the gap between the code and the chord, between the builder and the player. This is a networking event in its truest sense. No stiff business cards or corporate bios. Just like-minded people from all areas of life, united by the passion for music and tech, sharing drinks, swapping ideas, and finding their next creative partner-in-crime. Whether you work in the music business, you're a founder, a musician, a developer, or simply someone who loves where music and technology meet, this evening is made for you. **FREE ENTRY. FREE DRINKS!** **Do not sleep on this!** **[RSVP HERE](https://music-tech.de/connect-beyond-the-preset-berlin-music-tech-meetup-24)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **PRESENTATIONS** Expect an evening with local innovators on stage presenting the tools they’ve built to make music education more accessible, push the boundaries of music production, and create new ways of visual expression through music. The presentations are more like open-source conversations. Meet the local community members who are building bespoke tools and hear the stories behind them. No corporate sales pitches. Just raw, creative problem-solving and inspiration. **Presenter I** **Andreas Jacobi** (*CEO und Co-Founder,* [Audiotool](https://www.audiotool.com/) *)* Making music together is magic. For too long, software got in the way. Audiotool is the only DAW built for collaboration from the ground up — free, browser-based, real-time multiplayer. Now we’re opening the infrastructure — so the next generation of music tools can be built multiplayer, and the ones you already love can become it too. **Presenter II** **Aibek Mazhitov** (Founder [Vibely](https://apps.apple.com/uy/app/music-visualizer-vibely/id1528056717)) Aibek is an iOS developer by day and musician by night. He'll be presenting Vibely - a music visualizer app that lets artists and creators turn their audio into stunning visual content in minutes. Inspired by channels like Monstercat and Trap Nation, Vibely is used by creators with millions of followers on TikTok." **Presenter III** **Mohammad Tomaraei** (Founder of something new and special) Almost 40% of new songs on streaming platforms are AI-generated. Human creativity is at risk. That's why I’m building an interactive platform for learning music, singing, and dance through your favorite songs. You focus only on learning what matters to you. It analyzes each song, shows you how it’s built, teaches you how to perform it on instruments like guitar, piano, and drums, and gives real-time feedback as you practice. AI is optional as a personal coach that explains things in a way that makes sense to you. **Presenter IV** **David Pocknee** presents a prototype of [Chordite](https://davidpocknee.ricercata.org/funis/index.html) \- a composition\-first music environment\, inspired by video games\. It is software for musical exploration and experimentation\, designed to live alongside and communicate with your DAW\. It provides space to craft music in new ways\, using 3D graphics\, game controllers\, and musicologically\-informed interfaces\. **LET OTHERS PLAY WITH YOUR TOOL - LIKE FRANK** We will set up tables on which you can place your laptop, speakers, synth, or other hardware, etc. to let the meetup attendees play with it. Like Frank Hahn. He will present [Kreuzberg Audio](https://kreuzberg-audio.com) , a Berlin-based plugin forge building tools for modern electronic music production. At the meetup he'll show three of them: KREATUR (premiere), an AI-powered music production tool that puts generative AI to work as a creative instrument without taking control out of the producer's hands; KA-303, the freshly updated acid synthesizer with a dynamic 32-step pattern grid, polyrhythmic page system, MIDI import and five groove engines; and Reecer Synthesizer, the flagship in free public beta with a triple oscillator engine, 29 filters from Moog Ladder to Polivoks, a quad distortion chain, and a composing section with 150 patterns. You can do this to. Just send us a message here.🙌 ——————————————————————————————————- **WALL OF OPPORTUNITIES** A big piece of paper, pinned to a wall with space for everyone to leave a note. Whether you are looking for a project partner or want to offer your skills and services. **AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE** Whether you are interested in learning more about music, tools for artists, new technologies, music communities, entrepreneurship, or just hanging out with the local Berlin music tech community, this event is for you. **DRINKS** are free **ENTRY** **is free**, but RSVP is **mandatory** **Please 👉 [REGISTER HERE](https://music-tech.de/connect-beyond-the-preset-berlin-music-tech-meetup-24)** *We are grateful that the [Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises](https://www.berlin.de/sen/wirtschaft/en/) provided us with some funding for this event.*

Andere drücken die Schulbank, wir aber wollen in gemütlicher (und realer) Atmosphäre wieder aufeinandertreffen und einen Deutsch-Spanisch-Tandemkurs aufleben lassen. Beim einfachen Zusammenkommen und kennenlernen lässt es sich schließlich viel effektiver lernen. und Spaß haben. ...

FINALLY! The 2026 [hashtag#EIC](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23eic&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) pre-conference location is booked to be - again - at [Zollpackhof Gastronomie GmbH](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zollpackhof-gastronomie-gmbh/) WO? 🌍 Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1 WANN? 🕕 18 Uhr - Montag 18.05.2026 WIE kommt Ihr hin? 7 min zu 👣 vom Hauptbahnhof ggf. haben wir einen 🚌 am Start für die Motel1 Bewohner, aber das klären wir noch... Wer wird da sein? Ganz viele [KuppingerCole Analysts](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuppingercole/) und vielleicht gibt sich sogar [Martin Kuppinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkuppinger/) selbst die Ehre (tbc!) * [Espen Bago](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsolutions/) der Gründer des [hashtag#IdentiBeer](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23identibeer&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) * [Sam Evans](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samevans/) (wahrscheinlich?) als Mitgründer * [Martin Sandren](https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsandren/) als Co-Host der letzten Jahre natürlich * [Roland Baum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-baum/) und ich ([Sebastian Rohr](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrohr/)) ganz viele [IDPro®](https://www.linkedin.com/company/idpro-org/)wie [Ian Glazer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglazer/) ganz viele [Berliner](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23berliner&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) Identity Experten ganz viele [IdentiBeer](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23identibeer&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) Menschen ([Benjamin Mewes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-mewes-628a311b8/), [Heiko Klarl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heiko-klarl/), uvam.) und natürlich wir als [umbrella.associates GmbH](https://www.linkedin.com/company/umbrella-associates/) ;-)

Welcome to Wet Chickens Comedy - The CREATIVE Open Mic that isn't like any other Open Mic! Comedians aren't allowed to use any old material - NEW JOKES ONLY! And in case they do old jokes. they will get wet, because the host will spray them with a toy water pistole!* *or with something else, but we will! When? Every Monday from 8PM Where? Agata Bar, Weichselstr. 55 in Berlin, Neukölln How much? Its FREE, just get you a reservation, because they might be SOLD OUT soon Doors: 19:30 Show: 20:00 *Reservations are only kept until 19:50, so please arrive before that for assured seating.

Nach vielen guten Gesprächen in unseren wöchentlichen Werkbankgesprächen wollen wir diesmal bewusst disruptieren und uns in entspannter Runde persönlich treffen. Statt Bildschirm und Zoom-Link gibt es dieses Mal einen Stammtisch im Biergarten: locker, offen und ohne feste Agenda. Im Mittelpunkt stehen der persönliche Austausch, das Wiedersehen abseits des Online-Formats und gute Gespräche mit Menschen aus der Community. Eingeladen sind alle, die schon länger dabei sind, genauso wie Menschen, die unsere Meetup-Reihe einfach einmal in Präsenz kennenlernen möchten. Ihr müsst nichts vorbereiten und es gibt keinen inhaltlichen Input-Block – kommt einfach vorbei, bestellt euch etwas und setzt euch dazu. Was euch erwartet: • spannende Gespräche rund um Cynefin und weitere Themen • eine entspannte Athmosphäre in lockerer Runde • keine Agenda außer Ort und Start :-) • einfach ein netter Abend mit der Community Wichtig: • Das ist ein informelles Treffen, kein Workshop und kein Vortragsabend. • Der Biergarten ist unser Treffpunkt; genaue Infos zu Ort und Uhrzeit findet ihr in den Eventdetails. • Im Biergarten gibt es keine reservierbaren Tische - **wir treffen uns rund um das Cynefin Hexi Kit auf einem der Tische**. • Bei schlechtem Wetter schauen wir, ob wir nach innen ausweichen können oder geben rechtzeitig ein Update. Wir freuen uns auf einen schönen Abend in entspannter Atmosphäre – und darauf, die Online-Runde einmal offline zusammenzubringen.

**Standup with 3 experienced comedians and then brand new jokes workshopped as a panel with your input.** Like a live writers’ room! Like Pimp My Ride but with jokes? Pimp our jokes into bangers or watch them get dumped at the scrapyard. **Strap in for a wildly funny ride with Berlin legends, rising stars and touring pros every Monday at Suess war gestern totally in English** Doors 8:00pm **Show 8:30pm – 9:30pm (60 min show no break)** **FREE ENTRY** - a donation is requested at the end of the show between 7 and 15€ cash/card depending on your life situation **To secure a seat, reserve for 10€ and that's your donation pre-paid via** \*\*[https://www.annaberos.com/berlin ](https://www.annaberos.com/berlin)\*\*or via **[https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de](https://pimpmyjokes2026.eventbrite.de)** produced and usually hosted by **ANNA BEROS (AUS)** Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)** **LINEUP on IG stories** @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/** GUEST COMEDIANS: Local and touring comedians with solid years in the game or hard-working promising new blood who host regular shows and/or are performing solo

**📢 Wichtiges Update für unser Sprachcafé in Manifesto!** 📢 2. Etage wo es geschlossen ist Es ist für jeden **zwingend**, **ein Getränk bei der Soot Bar** (unten bei den WCs) **oder Essen** zu kaufen, damit wir dort bleiben dürfen. Danke fürs Mitmachen! 😊

**We’re back!** After a break, the Berlin Tech Leads meetup is officially revived **\- and this time IRL at Berlin Vinted office\.** **We’ve missed the deep dives, the architectural debates, and the networking. To kick things off, we’re tackling one of the fastest-moving landscapes in the industry right now: the intersection of Engineering and Customer Support.** **About the Event** Customer Support is often the first place where AI moves from "experimental" to "mission-critical." For Tech Leads, this shift isn't just about plugging in a basic chatbot; it’s about re-engineering the entire lifecycle of a ticket and how our systems actually interact with our users. In this meetup, we’re looking under the hood of the support stack. We’ll discuss how the landscape is being reshaped by LLMs, the shift toward autonomous agents, and the real technical hurdles of building multi-modal support systems. **Talks:** * Team Help Experience (vinted.com): "Scaling Support: How Vinted Manages Tens of Thousands of Tickets Every Day" * [Yam Marcovitz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAbVVAwBOgouy-uT1QB1ixhqrafAv1kNxQk) (parlant.io) "Building consistently aligned agents with Parlant" * [Richard Lohwasser](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABRCCmYBD9PS9O73AjQ244LC4Gc_NMUcnsY) (enneo.ai): "Applying AI across all channels in real-life customer service at scale: What works, what doesn't, and where we're heading to?" *Just a quick reminder: if you'd like to take the stage and speak at a future Berlin Tech Leads meetup, feel free to drop a message to one of the organisers.*

## Hispanic Startups Berlin is back — and we’re joining forces with Nova After a long pause, **Hispanic Startups Berlin is back** with a new afterwork meetup — and this time we’re doing it together with **Nova**, the global community for high-performing professionals. For this May edition, we’ll meet at **BrewDog Mitte** for a relaxed evening of drinks, conversations, and new connections with people from the Hispanic startup, tech, business, and innovation ecosystem in Berlin. Whether you’re a founder, marketer, operator, product person, investor, freelancer, student, or simply curious about the startup scene, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with the community and meet new people in an informal setting. We’ll keep it simple: good drinks, good conversations, and a room full of interesting people. **Date:** 20/05 **Location:** BrewDog Mitte **Format:** Informal afterwork drinks **In collaboration with:** Nova Come join us, bring a friend, and help us bring Hispanic Startups Berlin back to life.

¿Te apetece pasar una agradable mañana caminando por Tiergarten, conociendo gente nueva y terminando el plan con juegos de mesa en un ambiente relajado y cercano? Entonces este plan es para ti 🙂 Quedaremos a las 11:30 para disfrutar de una caminata tranquila de unas 2 horas y media por los alrededores de Tiergarten, conversar, socializar y luego continuar el encuentro jugando a juegos de mesa en el bonito Biergarten Café am Neuen See. No hace falta conocer a nadie previamente ni tener experiencia en juegos. El objetivo principal es crear un ambiente cómodo y natural donde la gente pueda conectar y pasar un buen rato. 🎲 ¿Qué tipo de juegos jugamos? Solemos elegir juegos accesibles, dinámicos y sociales. Y, si apetece, algún juego un poco más estratégico, siempre explicado con calma No importa si es tu primera vez en el grupo: explicamos las reglas y adaptamos los juegos para que todo el mundo pueda participar fácilmente. 🌿 Un grupo abierto y buen ambiente. Solemos ser un grupo diverso, internacional y con muy buen rollo. Queremos mantener un espacio agradable, respetuoso y sin presión, donde cualquiera pueda sentirse cómodo. 🗣️ En español La mayoría del grupo habla español, aunque también suele haber personas internacionales interesadas en practicarlo en un entorno relajado y natural. 💶 Coste del evento La participación cuesta 2€ por persona para ayudar a organizar y mantener el grupo. ☔ Importante En caso de lluvia, adaptaremos el plan y buscaremos un lugar alternativo para continuar los juegos cómodamente. Si te apetece conocer gente de forma tranquila, disfrutar de Berlín y compartir un buen día entre paseo y juegos, ¡te esperamos!

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.

Get ready for a night full of laughs at **Big Berlin Comedy!** High Energy Hosting, great vibes and lots of wild crowd interaction! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy with friends. Don’t miss out on the fun – comedy fans unite and let’s make it a night to remember! Doors 8pm Showtime 9pm Tickets It's NOT A FREE SHOW. It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount you want to pay AFTER the show. Artists deserve to be paid. If you plan to not pay at all, please don't come to our show!! Free Entry + Donation based. We suggest a donation of 10€-15€. Students & unemployed 5€-7€. We accept cards & cash

This is it: The biggest announcement party from Google is happening once again. Let's watch it together and have some fun while doing so. 18:00 Doors open & Reception 19:00 Google IO Keynote 21:00 Berlin Communities Showcase 22:30 Developer Keynote 23:45 Swag Swap: Bring Good, exchange Good 00:30 What's new in ... {Community voted session} Come by, experience some amazing announcement, some exciting technical community and eat some pizza. Complete your event RSVP here: [https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-berlin-android-presents-google-io-extended-watch-party-2026-05-19/cohost-gdg-berlin-android/](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-berlin-android-presents-google-io-extended-watch-party-2026-05-19/cohost-gdg-berlin-android/)

Women in Big Data Berlin supports AgentCon Berlin 2026 as a community partner. AgentCon Berlinis a community-driven conference focused on the future of AI agents and autonomous systems, taking place on May 19, 2026 at CODE University in Berlin. As part of the global AgentCon World Tour, the event connects local developer communities with a worldwide network of builders shaping the next generation of intelligent software — from autonomous agents to multi-agent systems. Bringing together 200+ developers, startups, researchers, and tech enthusiasts, AgentCon Berlin offers a platform to explore real-world applications, architectures, and tools powering agent-based systems today. ### Highlights * Keynotes from Microsoft & Neo4j * Expert talks (Qdrant, MemVerge, Reply, and more) * Real-world demos and hands-on agent frameworks * 200+ developers, startups, and tech leaders (Berlin-focused) ### What to Expect * Practical insights into AI agents & multi-agent systems * Technical talks and hands-on workshops * A developer-first, community-driven atmosphere This is a free, in-person event, designed for builders who want to move beyond hype and gain hands-on insights into designing and deploying intelligent systems. Register here: [https://globalai.community/chapters/berlin/events/agentcon-berlin-2026/](https://globalai.community/chapters/berlin/events/agentcon-berlin-2026/) Join us in Berlin and be part of a growing global movement shaping the future of AI.

Come out to a evening filled with fun board games at Aslin Beer Company in Herndon! We play a variety of games, including strategy, co-op, and party games! Always welcoming to people who are brand new to the hobby to those who have been playing for years! We will be meeting in the Izzi building (not the main taproom), as there is more table space there and is right next to where you can get food and drinks! There isn't a hard cap on attendees per say, but we would prefer that you sign up in advance so we have a rough head count as to whom to expect! Can't wait to see you all there!

**ProductTank NoVA is back!** After a brief hiatus, we are relaunching the chapter with a format that cuts out the fluff and gets straight to the reality of building. Every product feed is flooded with AI hype right now, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Instead of a polished keynote, we are hosting **0 to 1 with AI: Real Product Talks**—a "Show & Tell" featuring 3–4 lightning talks focused on the intersection of AI and product. The framing for the talks is simple: *"Here is what I'm building, and here is what I'm stuck on."* We want to look at the messy, 0-to-1 reality of integrating AI into your workflows and products. *(Want to share what you are working on? Reach out! The bar is low-pressure, just 10–12 minutes to talk about a real AI problem you are trying to solve.)* **Agenda:** * **5:30 PM - 6:00 PM:** Doors open, networking, & name tags * **6:00 PM - 6:10 PM:** Welcome + Chapter Relaunch Intro * **6:10 PM - 7:30 PM:** Lightning Talks (Three 12-min talks + 5 mins Q&A each, with a 5-min stretch break) * **7:30 PM - 8:00 PM:** Open networking * **8:00 PM:** Soft close **Location & Logistics:** Herndon Fortnightly Library (Extended Hours Meeting Room) 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170 * **Parking:** We'll meet at the library, located just behind the Herndon Municipal Center. There is plenty of free public parking available around the municipal center. * **Metro & Bus:** Take the Silver Line to Herndon Metro Station, then connect via Fairfax Connector Route 921 or 950 to Historic Downtown Herndon. * **Driving (via VA-267/Dulles Toll Rd):** Take Exit 10 North (Centreville Rd, which becomes Elden St). Turn left onto Station St or Lynn St. * **Driving (via VA-286/Fairfax Co Pkwy):** Take the Elden St West exit. Turn right onto Lynn St. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and getting back to building!

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)

## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation** **What You Really Need to Know from an HR Professional** **Presented by Donna Giarratana** **Wednesday\, May 27 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM** **Venture X Loudoun** Join us for a practical and insightful resource presentation designed to help small business owners navigate one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of growth: **Human Resources**. *** ## **About the Session** As your business grows, so do the complexities of managing people, processes, and compliance. Many entrepreneurs wait too long to think about HR — and by the time they do, they’re already reacting instead of planning. In this session, **Donna Giarratana** will break down what small business owners *really* need to know about HR — in a way that is clear, actionable, and relevant to your stage of growth. This conversation is designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence when it comes to building and managing your team. *** ## **What You’ll Learn** * When it’s the right time to hire * How to set your business up for success before bringing on employees * Why HR matters — even for small businesses * Common pitfalls and how to avoid them * The foundational HR knowledge every business owner should have *** ## **Who Should Attend** * Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employee * Small business owners currently managing a team * Founders looking to strengthen operations and compliance * Anyone who wants to build a business with a strong, scalable foundation *** ## **Why Attend?** * Gain clarity on one of the most important aspects of business growth * Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen * Ask questions and get real-world insight from an HR professional * Walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately *** ## **About 1 Million Cups** 1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. Join us on **May 27** for coffee, connection, and a conversation that will help you build your business the right way from the inside out. We look forward to seeing you there.

We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)