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**PyBerlin: February's event** **Sponsor**: **Sentry** **Location: W3.Hub (ground floor)** **Agenda:** 6:30 pm – Doors open: snacks, drinks, networking 6:55 pm - Welcome from PyBerlin 7:00 pm - Welcome from the sponsor - Sentry 7:10 pm – **Maximum time off, minimum leave: solving the holiday equation with Python and math // Sander Van Aken** Around the beginning of the year, German news sources publish tips on how to optimize your vacation by cleverly using Brückentage: taking a few strategic days of leave to connect weekends and public holidays into long breaks. But how can this be computed systematically? And how can it be tailored to your personal preferences? Operations Research (OR) and mathematical optimization are powerful but often underrepresented disciplines within the broader AI and analytics landscape. In this beginner-friendly talk, we treat holiday planning as a mathematical optimization problem. Using the question “How do I maximize my benefit from taking time off?”, we will walk through the full process from problem formulation to a working Python solution. Speaker's bio: Sander Van Aken is Operations Research Engineer and passionate about applying quantitative methods to solve mobility, logistics and supply chain planning challenges. Beyond his day-to-day job of developing decision support algorithms for network planning at Flix SE, he is active in the broader OR community and loves introducing people to the field. 7:40 pm - break 8:00 pm – **Exception Handling Within the Context of Python's Typing System // Jonathan Herrera** A conceptual approach to exception handling, with a special focus on Python's type hinting system. Python's typing system does not allow for annotating methods with the exceptions they raise. The talk discusses the conceptual consequences of this limitation and introduces different exception handling paradigms with their upsides and downsides. Speaker's bio: Jonathan has worked as a Senior Python Developer in different companies. Currently, he is an Engineering Manager at RoomPriceGenie, a scale-up providing revenue management solutions to hotels, where he oversees the integrations team, and works, amongst other things, on establishing best practices with regard to reliability and security. 8:30 pm – **One does not simply send a GET request // Paweł Wiszniewski** Short presentation on a few of the less-known features of the requests and urllib3 libraries. Regardless of whether you're scraping the web or extracting data from those REST API endpoints, you need a reliable and convenient way to download data from the internet. But packages get lost in the traffic, servers get overwhelmed with requests. And your job is to build a resilient data pipeline. Let's see what the most popular HTTP libraries have to offer. Speaker's bio: Paweł is a Senior Data Engineer and a founding member of the Data Platform team at Flink SE, where he builds tools and designs processes that empower data scientists, analysts, and business teams across the company. 9:10 pm - closing This event will be only in-person. Please check our Code of Conduct and official health regulation in Berlin before coming. If you feel some signs of sickness, please consider skipping this event and attending another time. We will have plenty of events in different formats in the future. Looking forward seeing you all!

**GDG Berlin × Cloudflare** 📍 **Ojin AIxHaus — Powered by Journee** Chausseestraße 36, 10115 Berlin 🗓 **Date:** *Wednesday 18 Feb* ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 – 21:30 (GMT+1) 🚨 **Important** Registration will be handled via **Luma** 👉 **Registration link:** [https://luma.com/x0iqonf2](https://luma.com/x0iqonf2) 🌍 About this event Join us for a **Berlin AI Builders Meetup**, organized by **GDG Berlin** and **sponsored by Cloudflare**. This evening meetup brings together engineers, builders, founders, and AI practitioners for practical, real-world discussions at the intersection of **AI, infrastructure, and modern software systems**. Whether you’re building AI-powered products, scaling platforms, or exploring how AI fits into real production workflows, expect insightful talks, open conversations, and strong community energy. 📍 Venue Hosted at **Ojin AIxHaus — Powered by Journee** Berlin’s home for builders, creators, and AI practitioners. 🗓 Agenda **18:00 – Doors Open** Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and get settled. **18:30 – Talk 1 (TBA)** *Topic to be announced* 🍕☕ **Break — 15 min** 19:10 – 19:25 **19:25 – Talk 2 (TBA)** *Topic to be announced* 🍕☕ **Break — 15 min** 20:05 – 20:20 **20:20 – Talk 3 (TBA)** *Topic to be announced* 🕺 **Networking from 21:00 until 21:30** 💃 Connect with speakers, organizers, and fellow AI & cloud enthusiasts. 🍕🍻 Food & Drinks Food and drinks will be provided thanks to **Cloudflare’s support**. 🙏 Thanks & Credits A big thank you to **Ojin AIxHaus** for hosting this event and to **Cloudflare** for sponsoring and supporting the Berlin developer community. Ojin AIxHaus is powered by **Journee — The Human AI Company**, a collaborative community space in Berlin Mitte where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build the future of AI. Ojin AIxHaus is free to join and is currently curating its 2026 events calendar. Have an idea for a meetup, workshop, or hackathon? Bring your fire — they bring the space 🔥 👉 [https://ojin.ai/community](https://ojin.ai/community) **Google Cloud Credits** We’re planning to offer **Google Cloud credits** to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP after the event. Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site. And a huge thanks to everyone in the community who helps make these events possible 💙

📜 **Hear Ye, Hear Ye!** Good folk of the realm, I prithee embark upon a journey where merriment and jest have sworn fealty! 🛡️ **Presenting: "ENGLISH COMEDY KNIGHT"** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The hottest comics in Berlin!" - Joan of Arc ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "They may take the mickey but they'll never take our freedom!" - William Wallace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A golden horde of comedic talent!" - Genghis Khan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A really funny bunch of infidels!" - Saladin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I can't give you a quote as I've just taken a vow of silence" - St. Francis of Assisi 👑 **Host: Johnny Armstrong** Johnny Armstrong is a multi-awarding comedian, the first expat from the Berlin comedy scene to become properly established on the German circuit, enjoying patronage from all the top clubs and appearing on numerous TV shows. **🏰 A Gathering of Jesters and Joy! ** In the noble tradition of medieval mirth, we summon thee to an eve of endless entertainment and hearty har-hars! A fellowship of jesters, foolhardy knights, and hilarious damsels shall grace our humble stage, armed with wit sharper than any sword, aiming to slay thee... with laughter! 📅 Date: every 3rd Wednesday of the month ⏰ 7pm is when we open the portcullis 🎭 8pm is when festivities commence 🏠 Location: WerkStadt, a tavern of considerable cheer 🎟️ Passage is FREE, but for that we accept patronage **🎉What to Expect? ** A cavalcade of jesters, bearing jokes and tales to tickle thy funny bone! A delightful array of potables, fit for kings and queens! A space where merry men and women may meet, converse, and let joy be unconfined! 📜 Verily, spread the word, invite kinsmen and fellow villagers, and let us together weave a tapestry of joyous memories in the hallowed halls of humour! Let mirth prevail!

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**What happens when artificial intelligence meets very human emotion?** This Wednesday, **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** explores that question inside the *Historic Imperial Breakfast Hall at **Das Center, Potsdamer Platz.*** *In a world shaped by algorithms, one skill becomes more powerful, the ability to speak with clarity, empathy, and presence.* *Experience the **power of prepared speeches** loaded with bold ideas, participate in our **dynamic Impromptu Session**, and **gain valuable insights** during our feedback segment.* Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration. Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin. *** **[What to Expect:](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)** ✨ A supportive space to speak, grow, and connect 🎤 Engaging prepared speeches ⚡ Fun, fast-paced impromptu speaking challenges 💬 Feedback session you can actually use 🌍 A friendly, international crowd (around 25–30 people) **Schedule** (times may vary) ⏰ 19:15 - Doors open & networking 🎙️ 19:30 - Prepared Speeches 🏓 20:35 - Impromptu Session (Guest welcome to join) ↩️ 21:00 - Constructive feedback 💬 21:30 - Food, drinks & relaxed socializing **No experience needed.** ***Come curious. Leave energized.*** *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

**Fellow Humans,** **Here's something most of us haven't stopped to think about:** **The apps you use every day aren't just showing you content. They are quietly shaping who you are becoming.** Social Media is extensively AI-powered. TikTok's algorithm figures out your "niche" within 40 minutes. After that, 80% of what you see reinforces the same version of you. Instagram's feed curates a world of social comparison that consistently lowers self-esteem and body image (results across 48 scientific studies). And the AI tools we use to write and create? They boost individual output while making everyone's work more alike. So this time, we're gathering to explore a question that touches all of us: **When algorithms co-author our feeds, our choices, and our self-expression, what happens to the person underneath?** **Format** 🏛️ Townhall-style conversation: open, participatory, no lectures. We bring research-backed provocations to spark discussion. You bring your experiences, doubts, and observations. **Agenda** ☕ Framing: What research tells us about how AI shapes identity 💬 Provocations and real stories 🔄 Open exchange: What have you noticed? What's changed for you? 🧭 Shared strategies for staying intentional **No tech background needed. Just curiosity and willingness to think out loud with fellow humans.** 👋 **Join our [LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10088542/) and [Substack](https://humanfuturehub.substack.com/)** for articles, perspectives, and resources between events. See you there, Your HFH Team! **Humans, together. Nobody is left behind.** ❤️

Mit dem Titel "Philosophie 2.0" wird nicht zu viel versprochen. Nicht alles was mit 'Philosophie' bezeichnet wird, hat damit auch zu tun. Das gilt allgemein. Wörter werden zu oft nicht präzise gebraucht, aber wenn man alles mit beliebigen Wörtern bezeichnen würde, könnte man nichts mehr genau verstehen, könnte nichts mehr genau begreifen. Also blieben die Irrtümer bestehen. Das hätte mit Philosophie aber definitiv nichts mehr zu tun. Was also ist das Gegenteil belanglos-vieldeutigen Wörterverdehens mit hochassoziativen Sprüngen bei denen allerlei übersehen wird und ergo das Wesentliche nicht mehr als solches klar erkannt werden kann? Maximal exakte Begriffsklärung. Und das geht! Das geht über einen systematischen Aufbau aller Kategorien - gestützt über einen Algorithmus, welcher Kategorienfehler automatisch vermeidet und mithilft, das Ganze im Blick zu behalten. Dass dies für uns Personen gar nicht so einfach ist, sieht man daran, dass jede Person (auch Du) irgendwann irgendwelchen Irrtümern aufgesessen ist. Jede Person, die sich also für irgendetwas ernsthaft (nicht wegen blanglosem Amüsement, oder wegen ideologischer Rechthaberei) interessiert und ergo dafür offen ist seine Auffassungen weiterzuentwickeln, ist bei dieser Veranstaltung goldrichtig. Ablauf: Bei unserer Diskussion geht es dabei nicht um irgendein festes Thema, sondern jeder schreibt ein Wort in seinem Interessengebiet auf einen Zettel und wir ziehen diese paarweise für je eine Runde. Die beiden Wörter haben gemeinsame Kategorien, aber es gibt auch Unterschiede. Wer diese nicht alle kennt, kann nicht behaupten, dass er tatsächlich begriffen hat, wovon er meint, dass es ihn interessiere; dass er definitiv wüsste wovon er spricht. Dieses Problem hatte schon Sokrates erkannt. Nur haben wir jetzt einen Algorithmus, welcher zu absoluter Genauigkeit verhilft um diese Irrtümer loszuwerden. Daher 'Philosophie 2.0'. Siehe dem Bild oben werfen wir die Bedeutung (die Menge aller Kategorien einer Begrifflichkeit) per Beamer an die Wand. Wir sind nicht in der Schule, d.h. es gibt keinen Zeitdruck, keine Noten, keinen Wettbewerb und keine Profilierungsmotive, sondern jeder hat alle Zeit der Welt um über die schematisch dargestellte Bedeutung nachzudenken - und diese zu hinterfragen. Die grafisch dargestellten Bedeutungen des Algorithmus sind nicht perfekt. Es geht nicht darum irgendetwas zu akzeptieren, sondern andersherum: die Bedeutung anzugreifen und zu verbessern. Jeder kann sie ändern! Die Diskussion ist also eröffnet. Jeder muss Gründe angeben. "Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?" \~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind keine Vögel. "Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?" \~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Festkörper sind keine Flüssigkeiten. "Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?" "Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?" "Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?" Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie die Bedeutung der Begrifflichkeiten algorithmisch stabilisiert zu systematisieren. Und wenn wir uns nicht einig werden? Die Diskussion läuft auch nach der Veranstaltung weiter. Jeder kann online von zuhause die Diskussion fortführen - mit dem selben mitdenkenden Algorithmus. Man könnte sagen, es sei ein neues Gesellschaftsspiel - ohne Wettkampf, sondern in kollektiver Bereicherung an Klarheit, von der alle gigantisch profitieren, obschon jeder nur einen sehr kleinen Teil beiträgt. Das "Spiel" funktioniert auch mehrsprachig, denn der platonische Raum der Begrifflichkeiten ist der eindeutige Raum, auf den das Vokabular einer Sprache nur referiert. Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren. Bring deinen Laptop mit, dann wird es einfacher... Dieses Spiel macht klug: Schach trainiert zwar das Konzentrationsvermögen, hat aber mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun. Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt voraus genau zu unterscheiden. Wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger. Mach mit!

📆 Agenda * 19:00 Welcome to the PUB (Python Users Berlin) – setting up * 19:15 Main talk * 20:00 Lightning talks * 20:30 Social gathering 🎙 Main talk by [@esc](https://github.com/esc): Whirlwind tour of [Numba](https://github.com/numba/numba) In this talk I will take you on a whirlwind tour of Numba -- the Python just-in-time (JIT) compiler. I will equip you with with a mental model of how Numba works and what it is good at. At the end, you will be able to decide if Numba could be useful for you. 📚 Resources * https://github.com/esc/numba-talk ⚡️ Lightning talks Time will be open at the end of the night for lightning talks (short 5 minute presentations). Please bring your ideas and inspirations with.

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**Berlin’s Only Comedy Show That Fixes Your Problems (Kind Of)!** Stand-up comedy meets hilarious, unqualified life advice! Comedians tackle your anonymously submitted problems live on stage—roasting, dissecting, and turning them into comedy gold. **Where?** The hidden Mitte gem —**Art.City.People** in **Heckmann-Höfe!** **When?** Doors: **8:00 PM** \| Show: **8:30 PM** **Tickets?** FREE—**but seats are limited, so book now!** Come for the stand-up, stay for the therapy—just bring your problems (or a friend with worse ones). Every show is a fresh mix of **four experienced comedians and new audience problems**—so you never know what to expect! Hosted by **Lena Stolby** — she’s Russian, so she *really* knows about problems! **&** We are a free entry show, and **have been running solely thanks to the support of the audience**, so to help us keep making this world a drama free place we **suggest a donation from €10-15!** The room gets very busy, so, to make sure you get a seat please book a seat via Eventbrite here (it’s free): https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/comedy-therapy-events-1626059

Ready to stop hearing about AI and start using it? ✨ New tools like AI automation are opening doors for creative and adaptable professionals to lead the change in their industries. **Register for our Event Here:** [https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2IWuk86BbTmuYAWHoCxc2xg](https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2IWuk86BbTmuYAWHoCxc2xg) Join us at **WBS CODING SCHOOL** for an exclusive in-person talk and collaborative build with Lead Instructor Maria Blanco. We are moving past the buzzwords to show you how AI can become your most powerful professional tool. **What you'll learn:** * **Beyond the Buzz:** Clear distinctions between AI Assistants, Automations, and Agents. * **Collaborative Live-Build:** Participate as we set up an AI-enhanced automated workflow using [Make.com](http://Make.com). * **No-Code Empowerment:** Discover that integrating AI tools is an achievable step without any coding skills. This session is perfect for professionals in tech-adjacent roles, absolute beginners, and anyone ready to start their journey in AI. 🤝 **Event Details:** * **Date:** Thursday, February 19 * **Time:** 18:00 – 19:30 * **Location:** Cuvrystraße 1, 10997 Berlin \-\-\- **About WBS CODING SCHOOL** Empowering ambitious minds to conquer the tech world. Since 2019, we’ve been breaking barriers to make tech careers accessible to everyone. From AI, Data, UX/UI to AI Software Development, our expert-led courses teach skills that matter. But we’re more than just a school – we’re a thriving community where passion meets opportunity. Ready to launch your future? Join us and build the career you deserve.

Book a ticket [HERE](https://www.epiccomedyberlin.com/weekly-shows?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=dark-thoughts-meetup-berlin-sales&utm_content=listing-main-v1&target=weekly-shows&show=dark-thoughts&city=berlin) A Berlin comedy show where Berlin's top stand up comedians take your suggestions and generate hilarious sets on the spot! ★★★★★ DOORS 10:45 PM SHOW STARTS 11 PM ★★★★★ ★★★★★ENGLISH-SPEAKING★★★★★ Finally, something Netflix can't match! The Darkest Thoughts Comedy Berlin show offers you the audience a chance to get immediate comedy based on any topic you can think of. This interactive comedy show opens with a short and funny conversation with the host about what themes interest you today. Then there is a short break where you get another drink and write down whatever you want us to improvise about in the second part related to the themes we discussed. Then a lineup of the best Berlin comedians will come in and improvise standup comedy on the spot with your notes! It's gonna be funny, interesting comedy show generated straight from your thoughts! This is a donation-based show (Recommended donation 10-15 Euro) so entry is free but we recommend you reserve your seat as seating is limited (reservations valid until 15 minutes before the show starts.) So reserve now and let the Darkest Thoughts Comedy show pluck some funny directly from your mind!

**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)

Join the inaugural meeting of the Columbus Vintage Computing Club (CVCC)! Get to know others in the vintage computing space and get hands on time with a Commodore VIC-20 and various Palm Pilot PDAs! We will use this time to get to know each other, share projects we've been working on and plan the future of the CVCC. We'll be at the Hilliard Library in Meeting Room 2A at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!