Context Driven Testing

Join us for an evening on the practical side of AI agents. We'll dig into context engineering and why relevance matters more than prompt tricks, then look at what it takes to run autonomous agents safely alongside humans. Food and drinks provided — stick around after for networking. ✍️ RSVP asap as capacity is limited so grab your spot asap! 📅 **Date and Time** Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 18:00-20:45 📍 **Location** [EBCONT office, beyond Quartier Heidestrasse, 34, 10557 Berlin](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQGPgteqhQ2yrmx96) 📝 **Agenda** 18:00 – Doors open, arrivals and check-in 18:20 – Welcome note by EBCONT 18:30 – **Agent Builder Hope is not a strategy — relevant context for data driven agents** by Anderson Queiroz — Elastic *What are agents and context engineering? And why we think the "center of gravity" for context engineering is much more about relevance and your data than only prompts and memory management.* 19:00 – Q&A & quick break 19:15 – **Adapting to AI in Security** by Jenny Pinheiro — Tines *Best practices for autonomous AI and human interaction in the context of workflows.* 19:45 – Pizza, drinks & networking \*\*\* Invite your friends and join us for an evening of learning and networking with fellow engineers and speakers! Thank you to **EBCONT** for hosting and to **Tines** for teaming up with us on this one!

**Build for Everyone — Accessibility for Mobile** Flutter Berlin is hosting a joint meetup with Kotlin User Group Berlin and CocoaHeads Berlin, focused on building accessible mobile apps. **Location:** Hedwig-Dohm-Haus, Berlin We’ll cover both strategy and hands-on implementation — from understanding platform differences (Android, iOS, cross-platform) to real-world accessibility pitfalls and live testing. With: **Important:** Registration is via Luma, not Meetup. Please register here: https://luma.com/xo7d3vb4

Head to Mein Freund Harvey, a retro-themed bar specializing in cocktails, and enjoy a curated standup comedy open mic with Berlin's best comedians. Arrive at 7:00 PM and enjoy top-notch spirits, cocktails, and wine before the show. At 7:30 PM, your host will give you pen and paper to write down your secrets (anonymously) for public airing at the end of the show. At 8:00 PM, sit back and enjoy a 60-minute show with no break. The setting is fun, friendly and the bar is perfect for dates and hanging out with friends. Come Laugh With Us! Produced and Hosted by Tyrone Stallone Tyrone is a California native who travels the world and does comedy. Known for his irreverence and quick wit, Tyrone is a favorite in the Berlin scene where people need a laugh, and need to laugh hard. He has opened for comedy greats like Sam Jay, Ari Shaffir, Tom Rhodes and Phil Nichol. Tyrone hosts several shows around Berlin. He has been featured on Vice, Berliner Zeitung, Berliner Kurier and Radio Eins. with GUEST COMEDIANS annouced on IG stories @tyronestallone [https://www.instagram.com/tyronestallone/](https://www.instagram.com/tyronestallone/) MEIN FREUND HARVEY Kulmer Str. 20A, 10783 Berlin, Germany - S/U-Yorckstraße, U-Kleistpark, U-Bülowstraße Cosy, friendly, sophisticated bar with a huge range of whiskies and cocktails. Arrive early to enjoy something special. Non-smoking inside. Seating out front for smoking. Performance space in the back room with a limited capacity of 22, so get your tickets early. CARD PAYMENT ONLY Tickets 10 Euros Purchase Here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-laundry-stand-up-and-air-out-in-english-wtyrone-stallone-tickets-1703122578479?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirty-laundry-stand-up-and-air-out-in-english-wtyrone-stallone-tickets-1703122578479?)

In the previous meetup, we discussed a difficult question: **Will AI replace Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches?** This session builds on that conversation. Instead of focusing on what might disappear, we’ll focus on: **What will become more valuable.** 🧠 **What you’ll learn** We’ll explore the shift from: * Why facilitation and process knowledge are no longer enough * The shift from team-level focus to system-level thinking * How organizational design becomes a key capability * What skills will make you stand out in the coming years Grounded in Org Topologies™, we’ll look at: * Why many roles operate in **output-driven, incomplete setups** * The shift toward **outcome-oriented, complete mandates** * Why organizational design becomes a **core capability** * How AI amplifies this shift rather than causing it 🔑 **Core idea** The future is not about becoming a better Scrum Master. It’s about becoming someone who can: * see the organization as a system * identify structural constraints * redesign how work, learning, and decision-making happen 🎤 **Format** * \~30 min talk * \~30 min Q&A and discussion * \~30+ min Networking 👥 **Who this is for** * Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches seeking their next evolution * People struggling to create impact in their current setup * Leaders interested in system-level change * Anyone thinking about their next career step 💡 **Why join** Many people feel that “something is changing.” This session helps you **name the shift** — and position yourself within it. Btw: This meetup prepares the ground for a special session with the author of *10xOrg* in June.

**About the Event** Welcome to another **Liv Longevity Community Event**. In this session—hosted just two days before LifeSummit Berlin 2026—we focus on gut health, a vital part of the ecosystem inside you that quietly shapes immunity, metabolism, mood, and how you age. Join four guests from companies redefining how we think about gut health: **[BRAINEFFECT](https://brain-effect.com/en/collections/vitamins-supplements?adb_ad_id=&adb_ad_source=google&adb_adgroup_id=&adb_campaign_id=23825153178&adb_click_id=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo2GByTz2EqqNFmY5ipqLOmhcgSzIZK7Sk4lHns3FhKiFA5DCJBaIUBoCDlwQAvD_BwE&adb_placement=&adb_target=&adb_target_id=&device=c&gad_campaignid=23825158923&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD1k1NevNThlvgXNoyHKVsHeyA8XR&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo2GByTz2EqqNFmY5ipqLOmhcgSzIZK7Sk4lHns3FhKiFA5DCJBaIUBoCDlwQAvD_BwE&placement=&trc_gad_id=&trc_gag_id=&trc_gcmp_id=23825153178&utm_adgroup=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=)**, pioneers of mind nutrition, whose bestselling Daily Gut Powder and pre-/probiotic formulas connect gut health to focus, sleep, and resilience. **[BIOMES](https://shop.biomes.world/en)**, microbiome company that uses DNA sequencing, AI bioinformatics, and Europe's largest microbiome database (51,000+ profiles) to turn your gut into personalized nutrition and probiotic recommendations. **[Berlin Farms](https://berlin-farms.com/)**, Berlin urban farm growing nutrient-dense microgreens with only soil, light, and water. It contains up to 30x more vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients than mature plants and with zero pesticides. **What to Expect** **Schedule** * **5:30 PM** – Happy Hour & Registration * Come early to check in, try red light therapy or a cold plunge at BRAINEFFECT. * **6:00 PM** – Talks: The Science of the Gut * 20-minute back to back talks by BIOMES and BRAINEFFECT. ​[Dr. Paul Hammer, PhD](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-hammer-99717245?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app) will share what microbiome testing actually reveals about your health and longevity. [Fabian Foelsch ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-foelsch-63b04490/)will walk us through the gut–brain axis and how nutrition shapes mood, focus, and sleep. * **7:00 PM** – Living Foods: Tasting & Demo * Berlin Farms will explain how their microgreens are grown and why they are nutritional powerhouses. * **7:30 PM** – Socializing & Networking Stick around to connect with like-minded people who are just as committed to living longer, healthier lives. **About Our Event Series** The **Liv Longevity Community** is part of **[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en?utm_source=luma)**’ mission to make healthy aging science-backed, practical, and personal. Our events blend insight, experimentation, and community—so you can live better, for longer. *** **About Our Sponsors** **[BRAINEFFECT](https://brain-effect.com/?utm_source=luma)** BRAINEFFECT pioneers Mind Nutrition, offering scientifically formulated supplements designed to support mental well-being, focus, stress resilience, and sleep. Founded by biohacker and former athlete Fabian Foelsch, BRAINEFFECT combines cutting-edge research, natural ingredients, and digital coaching to help individuals optimize their cognitive performance and overall health. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, BrainEffect empowers people to fuel their minds and unlock their full potential. **[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en?utm_source=luma)** Liv Longevity Labs is pioneering a science-driven approach to longevity, empowering individuals to track, understand, and optimize their health through cutting-edge biomarkers. By integrating the world’s premier biological age test with behavioral coaching, Liv helps users make meaningful lifestyle changes backed by data. With a focus on cardiovascular health, body composition, and sleep, Liv Longevity Labs is redefining preventive health—making longevity measurable, actionable, and accessible.

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION MANDATORY ⚠️** Registration on **Luma** is **REQUIRED** to attend this event. **Link: https://luma.com/1sre8dy7?utm_source=meetup** Your registration is subject to host approval. You must complete the registration process on lu.ma to receive the full event location details and confirmation of your attendance. **Please note: Without approved registration on Luma, you will NOT be able to access the event location or attend.** We are excited to host a **BLISS x dida workshop** featuring **Lazar Obradović (Lead Data Scientist @ cognee.ai)**, who will guide us through an interactive session on Agentic AI. ​Title: Explainable Scientific Discovery with AI Memory: Hypothesis Generation and Validation with Cognee and Bayer 📅 Date: 27.05.2026 🕕 Time: 18:00 📍 Location: TU Berlin Marchstrasse 23 [Room 0.011] ​The session will last around 2 hours, followed by a networking session with dida and fellow AI enthusiasts (and free pizza!🍕). Bring your laptop! **​Abstract: Building "AI scientist"** systems that can reliably generate and evaluate research ideas remains effectively an open problem. While LLMs make hypothesis generation cheap, current systems still struggle to connect evidence across papers, domains, and mechanisms in a structured and reusable way. Evaluation is equally difficult, often relying on opaque “LLM-as-a-judge” methods that are hard to interpret or reproduce. We use Cognee to ingest scientific literature and construct a graph-based representation of papers, claims, and entities with associated vector embeddings. We then use this structure to select and organize the context used for hypothesis generation. Candidate hypotheses are evaluated using explicit graph- and vector-based metrics grounded in the underlying corpus. Initial evaluations by Bayer across targeted biomedical domains demonstrated that graph-based AI memory can reliably support scientific hypothesis generation and validation. **⚡ FINAL REMINDER ⚡** **You MUST register and be approved on Luma to attend. The event location will only be visible after your registration is confirmed by the host. Link: https://luma.com/1sre8dy7?utm_source=meetup** *** We are **BLISS e.V.**, Berlin’s AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. Our **BLISS Workshops** connect **students and young professionals with industry partners**, offering an inside look into **how machine learning is applied in real-world settings** \- from research and development to deployment\. ​We are **dida**, scientific engineers who believe that **reliable AI** should not be a **"black box".** That is why we prioritize transparency, mathematics, and code over hype. By **bridging the gap between theoretical research and production**, we develop custom white-box AI solutions that are fully explainable, rigorously engineered, and free of "magic". ​​​dida Website: [https://dida.do](https://dida.do/?utm_source=luma) ​​dida Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@dida-do](https://www.youtube.com/@dida-do?utm_source=luma) ​​​BLISS Website:[ https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/?utm_source=luma) ​​​BLISS Youtube:[ https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin?utm_source=luma)

**Bob on Tour – IBM Bob live erleben 💙** Wie fühlt sich ein agentischer Coding Assistant im echten Entwicklungsalltag an? Bei **Bob on Tour** kannst Du IBM Bob gemeinsam mit Expert:innen hands-on ausprobieren. In einem eintägigen, technisch fokussierten Format arbeitest Du an realistischen Coding-Aufgaben, von geführten Labs bis zur Anwendung auf eigene Use Cases. Dabei lernst Du, wie Bob Entwicklungsworkflows ergänzt, Codebasen verständlicher macht und mehrstufige Aufgaben unterstützt. **Das nimmst Du mit:** ✅ Sicherer Umgang mit den wichtigsten Bob-Funktionen ✅ Praktische Erfahrung mit agentischer Coding-Unterstützung ✅ Impulse für reale fachliche und technische Problemstellungen 👉 **[Jetzt anmelden und IBM Bob live erleben](https://luma.com/5g0x9318)**

**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm)​** Join IBM x KI Park for an afternoon exploring **how AI-driven automation enables scalable, resilient enterprise operations across the stack.** ​Hear real use cases from leading organisations, exchange peer insights and connect with practitioners and solution builders. **Why join:** * ​Gain a better understanding of how AI-driven automation is reshaping business operations, security and enterprise resilience * ​See how leading organizations move from AI adoption toward autonomous workflows across the enterprise stack * ​Learn how to scale intelligent automation in complex, growing tech ecosystems * ​Discuss how operating models and collaboration evolve around automation * ​Share challenges, compare approaches and gain practical lessons from peers ​**Agenda** * ​14:00 – 15:00 **Registration & Coffee** * ​15:00 – 15:45 **Opening keynotes** * ​Dr. Florian Schutz, Managing Director, KI Park * ​**The Enterprise Complexity Ceiling: Why the Tech Stack Isn’t Getting Smaller, A discussion of AI-infused Automation to the architecture of organizations** by Sebastian Grodzietzki, Principal DACH Automation Developer Ecosystems Leader & DACH Quantum Ambassador Leader, IBM * ​15:45 – 17:30 **Case perspectives & peer insights** * ​"**Building Autonomous Networks: From AI Potential to Value**" by [Karim Kotobi,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimkotobi/) Vodafone, Global Digital Product and Transformation Leader * ​"**Why MCP is Only the Plumbing: Building the Contextual Foundation for AI Agents**" by [Bastian Maiworm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastianmaiworm/?locale=de), Amber Tech, Co-founder * ​"**Rethinking SaaS Engineering: How Small Teams Run and Evolve Enterprise-scale Systems in the AI era**" [Matthias Heicke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasheicke/), CTO / Co-Founder, Sweap.io * ​17:30 – 18:10 Fishbowl Discussion – Audience participation/Interactive * ​18:10 – 19:30 Networking & Drinks ​**Who should attend** * ​Tech decision-makers across the enterprise stack * ​Platform, product and engineering leaders Limited seats. Free event · An RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee participation. To attend, registratation via [LUMA](https://luma.com/72kv5zxm) is required. Only confirmed participants will be admitted and will receive a confirmation email. We look forward to welcoming you to the event! \*\*\*\*\* *​By registering for this event, you agree that your registration data will be shared with KI Park and IBM for the purpose of event organisation, communication related to the event and relevant follow-up. Each organisation will process your data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. KI Park ([https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/](https://kipark.de/datenschutzhinweise/?utm_source=luma)), IBM ([https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy](https://www.ibm.com/de-de/privacy?utm_source=luma)).*

While we are approaching the middle of the year and KotlinConf is just over - we are thrilled that Trade Republic hosts us again! So mark the date! **Line-Up:** 👉 **Lists, Sequences, and Flows: Scaling Data Processing in Kotlin without Melting Your Memory.** *by Daniela Valero* In this talk, Daniela shares her journey of meeting a major backend deadline while managing a data pipeline's memory footprint. You’ll learn how to transition from eager List operations to lazy Kotlin Sequences and jOOQ Streams (using database fetchSize chunking) to keep memory usage flat. Finally, we’ll explore using Kotlin Coroutines and Flow to introduce safe concurrency so your data processes quickly without straining your database. 👉 **The show must go on** *by Blagoja "Baki" Stamatovski* **👉 TBD** **Speaker Bios:** 🗣 **TDB**

Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

**Rust Berlin Talks** is back for another evening of talks, shared ideas, and networking. Join us to learn, share, ask, and connect. If you work with Rust professionally, use it in side projects, contribute to open source, or are simply curious to learn more, you are very welcome. **Agenda** * Doors open: 18:30 * Start: 19:00 * Talks * Open mic / lightning talks * Networking **Speakers** Egor Lebedev - Welcome and a short note from the RustRover team Wolf Vollprecht - Pixi - A cross-platform package manager written in Rust One more speaker - To be announced soon **Speaker Bios** Wolf Vollprecht is the founder and CEO of prefix.dev, where he builds open-source software supply chain infrastructure for the conda ecosystems. Core projects include Pixi (a cross-platform package manager written in Rust), rattler (crates to work with Conda packages), and rattler-build. With \~7 years in the conda ecosystem, including creating Mamba during his time at QuantStack, Wolf has a lot of experience in making package management fast, reproducible, and secure. **Open mic & future talks** We’ll reserve a few short slots for anyone who wants to share something with the group. This can be a quick idea, a project, or an experience. Slides are optional. If you’re interested in giving a longer talk at a future meetup, this is also a good opportunity to connect with the organizers. **Venue & access** Please arrive on time. We will have someone at the entrance to let people in between 18:30 and 19:15. After that, access becomes more difficult as the doors are locked and require manual opening. **Registration** The venue has limited capacity and events typically fill up with a waiting list. If you register and can no longer attend, even at short notice, please un-RSVP so someone else can take your spot. Looking forward to seeing you all!

We collaborate with EC2 team on another breathtaking workshop - this time the focus is Apple on AWS. If your enterprise has the urge or curiousity to run EC2 Mac instances, this is a workshop that you can't miss. Join us for an immersion day into the enterprise Apple developer ecosystem on AWS. Sessions are built around Amazon EC2 Mac instances, covering capabilities and real-world customer use cases including: CI/CD modernization with Apple Virtualization framework, accelerating iOS builds with Bitrise solutions, and cloud-based Mac developer workstations via Amazon DCV. The broader AWS and Apple developer ecosystem sessions include a deep dive into Swift for Lambda, Amplify, and the AWS SDK showing the depth of Apple's stack integration with AWS. The day wraps up with a Q&A panel with the experts behind it all in addition to a happy hour networking event at a local venue. This will be a great chance to connect with speakers, participants, and fellow attendees. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. ###### What you'll learn * Best practices and real-world patterns for running Mac infrastructure in the cloud * How to modernize macOS CI/CD pipelines * How Swift integrates with AWS Lambda, Amplify, and the AWS SDK * How to set up Mac developer workstations in the cloud with Amazon DCV ###### Who this is for * iOS and macOS developers looking to move their build infrastructure to the cloud * DevOps and platform engineers managing Apple platforms including CI/CD pipelines and developer workstations * Solutions architects evaluating or scaling EC2 Mac deployments * Anyone building, testing, or shipping on Apple platforms with AWS **When?** 27th of May\, Wednesday\,\| 09:00 \- 14:00 **Where?** AWS Office - BER 21 - Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, 10243 Berlin. **How?** [Visit the official event page](https://aws-experience.com/emea/smb/e/c259e/aws-apple-developer-workshop-berlin) to register. ❗**Registration - Read Carefully**❗ **Registration handled via AWS Team** AWS User Group is not part of the participant selection process - therefore you have to register yourself to the event via official [AWS Experience page](https://aws-experience.com/emea/smb/e/c259e/aws-apple-developer-workshop-berlin). ❗Please register with your full name at AWS Experience. ❗You need to bring your own laptop to this workshop. Make sure AWS CLI is installed. Contact us if you're not sure how. ❗A confirmation e-mail from Meetup is not relevant. **You can participate only if you receive a confirmation e-mail from AWS Experience.** \-\-\- **Additional Information** **This event is wheelchair friendly.** Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details. Would you like to host AWS UG Event at your company? [Register here](https://bit.ly/aws-host) Would you like to speak at AWS UG MeetUp? [Submit your topic here](https://bit.ly/aws-talk)

Register: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/build-smarter-ai-graphrag-generative-ai-workshop-tickets-1985345958205 Join us for a hands-on introduction to Generative AI with Neo4j at 42 Berlin. **Large language models are powerful — but without structure, they lose context fast.** **As part of the mAI ist für AI series at 42 Berlin, this workshop explores how [Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/ "https://neo4j.com/") can improve GenAI applications and reduce common challenges such as hallucinations.** In this instructor-led workshop, participants will explore how graph databases can improve GenAI applications and reduce common challenges such as hallucinations. You’ll learn key concepts including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GraphRAG, vector search, knowledge graphs, and AI agents. The workshop follows a **mixed format, combining short theoretical inputs with practical exercises**. Participants will work through tasks while instructors are available to support and answer questions.

**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** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share

Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless. But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one. We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows. No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with. **What you’ll learn:** * Why “better prompting” is really about better context * How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers * How to use examples, constraints, and output formats * How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough * How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/