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**24 hours. 4 real cases. 100 builders. One weekend that hits - apply on Luma:** https://luma.com/sp3ivels On June 6 and 7, **START Hack Vienna '26** takes over Vienna. You, your laptop, your team - and four challenges from leading tech companies. Code freeze is Sunday at 14:00. Until then: build, debug, pitch, win. Who's in: 🎙️ **[fonio.ai](https://www.fonio.ai/de)** \- Voice AI Infrastructure 🛡️ **[techbold](https://www.techbold.at/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=767953138&gbraid=0AAAAADi2E3GNKvho9R78moM6jpNWhJaDZ&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvvPBhBuEiwAPMijr2G_eUd8qy1SVORJdzxIs9kwdvsLoYjwskQUiCClw300Rh8kPwEn8xoCVp0QAvD_BwE)** \- B2B IT & Automation 🎯 Plus two more case partners, coming soon 🛠️ Powered by **[Lovable](https://lovable.dev/)** and more tool partners to come 🏠 At **[Home of Innovation](https://homeofinnovationx.com/)**, Vienna *** **What you get:** 🎯 4 real challenges from real companies, no toy problems 🧠 Live mentoring from case partners and industry experts 🛠️Premium tool access with credits from our partners 🍕 24h catering, food truck, coffee on tap 🏆 10,000+ EUR prize pool plus a Community Award and the Overall Winner trophy 🌍 A public GitHub portfolio piece - MIT-licensed, ready for your CV *** **Who should apply:** Builders, students, engineers, designers, PMs, founders, operators - junior to senior. If you ship things and want to join great people, you're in the right place. Solo? That works, we'll match you on-site. *** **The basics:** 📅 June 6-7, 2026 📍 Home of Innovation, Vienna (Arsenalstraße 11) 💸 Free 👥 Teams of 2-4 🌐 English 🎟️ \~100 builders on-site *** **How it works:** Teams pick their case preferences. We match. 24h of hacking. Each case partner picks a Track Winner. The 4 Track Winners pitch in front of an external jury of VCs, founders, and tech leads - and one of them takes home the **Overall Winner** trophy. While the jury deliberates, the **Community Award** runs on the main stage - open mic, 2-minute pitches, live crowd voting. *** Applications are rolling. Apply early, hear back fast. **Powered by START Vienna** \- Vienna's community for entrepreneurial talent\. Part of the global START Network\.

**[🎫 Grab your tickets now and let's turn this Saturday into a day of laughter and unforgettable memories. See you there!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-the-bomb-squad-the-comedy-pub-tickets-4NZHGD?ref=MeetUp)** 🎉 Get ready to embark on a comedic journey like no other at 'The Bomb Squad Comedy Open Mic' with Tito & Jacob, hosted at The Comedy Pub. 🏢 Nestled in the heart of Vienna at Wiedner Hauptstraße 130, The Comedy Pub is more than just a venue; it's a vibrant hub for comedy enthusiasts and performers alike. 🎭 This dedicated comedy club provides the perfect stage for our weekly experiment in hilarity. Led by Tito Perez, known for his sharp wit, and Jacob Liss, one of Vienna's funniest personalities, the show promises the unexpected as comedians test the boundaries of humor with fresh material and daring concepts. It's a platform where comedy experiments flourish, leading to moments of sheer comedic brilliance. 😂 So, if you're seeking an evening filled with unpredictable laughter, where each show is a hilarious adventure waiting to unfold, 'The Bomb Squad' at The Comedy Pub is your destination. Join us every Saturday night from 21:00 to 23:00, and become part of the Vienna comedy community that calls The Comedy Pub home. 🪑 Secure your seats now, invite your friends, and let's make Saturday nights unforgettable, one experiment at a time! **📣 Connect with us on social media for the latest updates:** **[-- Facebook --](https://www.facebook.com/the.comedy.pub/)** **[-- Instagram --](https://www.instagram.com/the.comedy.pub/)** #BombSquadComedy #ComedyExperiments #TheComedyPub #ViennaComedy #SaturdayLaughs #ComedyJourney #UnpredictableHumor #WiednerHauptstraße #ComedyCommunity #ComedyAdventures

Komm zu einem Konzert und genieß einen Abend voller Freude. Danach gibt es Snacks und Getränke. Eintritt frei! Come to a concert and enjoy an evening full of joy. Afterwards we'll have snacks and drinks. Free entry!

**[🎫 Grab your tickets now and let's turn this Saturday into a day of laughter and unforgettable memories. See you there!](https://www.universe.com/events/english-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-uncensored-the-comedy-pub-tickets-T7DMVN?ref=MeetUp)** **Explore the wild side of comedy at 'Uncensored' every Saturday, 22:00 - 00:00, hosted by Homer. Dark humor takes center stage!** Welcome to **Uncensored Open Mic**, the rawest and wildest comedy stage in Vienna! Here, there are no taboos, no censorship, and no holding back—just pure, unfiltered humor. Comedians of all levels storm the stage to test their most daring, sharpest, and funniest jokes. This is stand-up without filters, without safety nets—just pure comedy chaos! ### 🤔 **What is an Open Mic?** An Open Mic is where comedy is born. This is the place where comedians try out new ideas, improvise on the spot, and test material that might one day end up on a Netflix special—or crash and burn. At **Uncensored Open Mic**, anything goes! Experience unfiltered jokes, wild stories, and raw stand-up comedy. ### 🍻 **The Comedy Pub – Vienna's Only Stand-Up Comedy Club** Located at Kettenbrückengasse 7, **The Comedy Pub** is the heart of Vienna's stand-up scene. With its cozy pub vibe, cold drinks, and laid-back atmosphere, it's the perfect place to enjoy live comedy. Whether you're a comedy veteran or a first-timer, you'll feel right at home at The Comedy Pub. ### 💡 **Why is it Free? (Donations Welcome!)** Simple: Stand-up comedy needs a live audience. It’s an art form that thrives on reaction—your laughs, gasps, and yes, even your groans help shape the show. That’s why entry is free, and donations are welcome. If you laughed, show us some love. If you didn’t…well, maybe next time! 😉 ### 🎟️ **Audience Guidelines:** To make sure everyone has a great time, we ask for a few simple things: * **Be on Time:** We start right on schedule. * **Follow Instructions:** It’s easy, we promise. * **Laugh Loudly:** Great jokes deserve great laughs. * **Donate if You Liked the Show:** It's the best way to say, "Hey, I had fun!" * **No Heckling:** You will lose. Every time. * **No Talking During the Show:** Respect the comedians and the audience. This isn’t your living room—it’s a privilege to be here. If you’re disturbing the show, the audience, or the comedians, we’ll kick you out. No refunds, no second chances. We’re here for good vibes and great comedy—don’t mess that up. ### 🎉 **Experience Stand-up Comedy Raw and Unfiltered – Join Us Every Saturday!** #UncensoredComedy #OpenMicVienna #StandUpUnleashed #ComedyWithoutLimits #TheComedyPub #RawAndReal #ViennaComedy #NoFilter #StandUpRevolution #OpenMicNight #ViennaEvents #LiveComedy #RealStandUp #NoBoundaries #UncutHumor #ComedyWithoutRules #OpenMicMonday #ViennaNightlife #DonationBased #ComedyInVienna #LocalComedians #TheComedyPubVienna #BoldAndFunny #LaughUnleashed #RawStandUp #EnglishComedyVienna #LaughOutLoud #ViennaLaughs #ComedyInTheHeartOfVienna #ExperienceTheChaos #GetReadyToLaugh

Registration: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC4Efk7-qiY-U3EjRsTw6kxFftZIeLLoyRRHLwP-ytmvEaKA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103439037559792734260](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC4Efk7-qiY-U3EjRsTw6kxFftZIeLLoyRRHLwP-ytmvEaKA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103439037559792734260) Anger doesn’t only affect how we feel but it also shapes how we relate to others. In this workshop, we move from the inner experience of anger to the relational field, exploring how empathy, active listening, and mindful communication support conflict transformation and nervous system co-regulation. Drawing from neuroscience, mindfulness, psychology, and non-violent communication (NVC), we learn how conflict can become an opportunity for understanding, connection, and shared humanity. Ideal for anyone wanting to navigate anger, stress, and conflict with more awareness, emotional intelligence, and compassion - in daily life, relationships, and communication. Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated. One third of the collected donations will be shared with the café, supporting this community space. The Mindful BAse x Villa Vida Where science meets mindfulness – for awareness, connection, and community. At The Mindful BAse, we believe that mindfulness is not only a personal practice, but also a powerful way to strengthen relationships, communities, and our connection with our environment. Founded in Vienna in 2025, our mission is simple: to bring people together, foster well-being, and cultivate a community rooted in awareness, kindness, compassion and respect. Through our collaboration with Villa Vida, we are excited to present a series of science-based mindfulness workshops designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, nurture learning and reflection for supporting the local queer community. We create spaces where ancient practices meet modern insights, offering sessions that combine yoga, meditation, neuroscience, communication tools in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space. Each workshop invites you to slow down, connect, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others – grounded in both science and lived experience. 🌈 All identities, bodies, and levels of experience are welcome. https://themindfulbase.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base) [https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base](https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base) Facilitators: Adrián Klepe and Riccardo Trapannone from The Mindful BAse About Us Adrián Klepe Neuroscientist, certified yoga and breathwork instructor (currently teaching at Manas Yoga Studio), and NeuroMindfulness® Coach. Adrián bridges scientific knowledge with mindfulness practices to support awareness, balance and connection. At The Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates workshops integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation, and movement to foster well-being and mindful communication within diverse community spaces. Riccardo Trapannone Cell- and neurobiology post-doctoral researcher, and certified sustainability expert passionate about communication and collaboration. Riccardo combines scientific insight with mindfulness and non-violent communication to design effective and mindful communication strategies, building bridges between people, communities, disciplines, and the environment. At the Mindful BAse in collaboration with Villa Vida, he co-creates experiential workshops promoting connection, empathy, and sustainable community practices.

**[🎟️ Sichern Sie sich noch heute Ihre Tickets für dieses einzigartige Comedy-Erlebnis in Wien! Entdecken Sie die dynamische Welt der deutschen Comedy und seien Sie Teil unserer humorvollen Gemeinschaft.](https://www.universe.com/events/na-servus-wiens-lustigstes-deutsches-open-mic-the-comedy-pub-tickets-ZXNFPG?ref=MeetUp)** 🎤 Tauchen Sie ein in die vielfältige Welt der deutschen Comedy bei unserem wöchentlichen Open Mic mit John Smile! Willkommen zu **Na Servus!**, dem lustigsten deutschen Open Mic in Wien! Hier treffen sich die besten lokalen Talente, angehende Comedians und vielleicht auch der nächste Comedy-Star, um neue Jokes zu testen und das Publikum zum Lachen zu bringen. Egal, ob du schon seit Jahren auf der Bühne stehst oder zum ersten Mal das Mikro in die Hand nimmst – hier ist Platz für dich und deine Stories! ### 🤔 **Was ist ein Open Mic?** Ein Open Mic ist die Geburtsstätte der Stand-up-Comedy. Hier probieren Comedians ihre neuesten Gags aus, testen frische Ideen und improvisieren spontan mit dem Publikum. Manchmal funktioniert es großartig, manchmal nicht – und genau das macht den Spaß aus! Das Publikum erlebt hautnah, wie Comedy entsteht – ungeschönt, unzensiert und immer authentisch. ### 🍻 **The Comedy Pub – Dein Wohnzimmer für Stand-up Comedy** Unser gemütlicher Irish Pub im Herzen Wiens bietet die perfekte Atmosphäre für einen unvergesslichen Comedy-Abend. Genieße kühle Drinks, leckeres Pub-Essen und großartige Unterhaltung in Wiens erstem und einzigem Stand-up Comedy Club. ### 💡 **Warum ist der Eintritt frei? (Spenden willkommen!)** Comedy lebt vom Publikum! Lachen, Klatschen und manchmal auch Schweigen – jede Reaktion hilft den Comedians, ihre Jokes zu verbessern. Deshalb ist der Eintritt kostenlos, aber Spenden sind immer willkommen. Wenn du gelacht hast, zeig ein bisschen Liebe. Und wenn nicht… naja, vielleicht beim nächsten Mal! 😉 ### 🎟️ **Regeln für das Publikum:** Um die Show für alle angenehm zu gestalten, bitten wir um Folgendes: * Sei pünktlich – Comedy wartet nicht! * Höre zu und respektiere die Bühne. * Lachen ist erwünscht – und zwar laut! * Spenden sind willkommen, wenn du Spaß hattest. * Kein Gerede während der Show – lass die Comedians glänzen. * Kein Heckling – das wird nie gut enden. * Wenn du die Show störst, wirst du rausgeworfen – ohne Rückerstattung. 🎉 **Komm vorbei, lache mit uns und erlebe die besten deutschen Comedians Wiens live auf der Bühne!** #NaServus #OpenMicVienna #StandUpComedy #ComedyNight #WienLacht #DeutscheComedy #TheComedyPub #LachenIstGesund #HumorHochZehn #ViennaEvents #Lachgarantie #FunnyVienna #GermanComedy #Spendenbasis #OpenMicNight #WienEvents #ViennaLaughs #ComedyLovers #LiveComedy #LachenIstDieBesteMedizin #ViennaNightlife #StandUpShowcase #ComedyCommunity #LocalComedy #Lachkrampf #WienerHumor #HumorVerbindet #OpenStage #SpontanLachen #ComedyInWien

⭐ 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 💬✨

This is a group for meeting new people, eating brunch, and having discussions about science, life, philosophy, politics, and people. Anybody is free to join, and we charge no fees. This discussion group aims to have the absolute minimal level of structure necessary to ensure the conversation remains engaging to the majority of people present. In particular, we \*don't\* have fixed order of speaking or timed statements. So far, the balance we've struck is enforcing hand raising when conversation gets intense in order to minimize interruption, and to give the chair (me!) the power to occasionally call a snap election on the conversation topic.

**Hey everybody!** Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere? Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**! We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other. After that, you can: * share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table) * get feedback or inspiration from others * or simply work on your own project alongside the group Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work. Or just come by to connect and get inspired. Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀

Donauinsel Improv Training mit Picknick Lerne spielerisch Improtheater-Techniken und unterschiedliche Formate kennen! Dabei trainierst du deine Kreativität und Spontaneität und arbeitest an deinem Selbstbewusstsein. You will need B1-level German skills to participate. English translation below. Man benötigt Deutschkenntnisse auf B1-Niveau, um teilzunehmen. Hier findest du uns: https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003 Koordinaten vom Treffpunkt --> Ihr könnt gerne Essen und Snacks für das Picknick mitbringen. Am besten etwas was man gut mit der Gruppe teilen kann. **Was dich erwartet** • Lustige Gruppenspiele • Kreative Theater-Übungen • Kurze Improv Szenen, nur 5 bis 8 Minuten • Gemeinsam Geschichten erfinden • Viel Lachen, Sonne und Spaß **Impro: Was bringt’s dir persönlich?** • Spontanität • Selbstvertrauen • Kreativität • Fehler annehmen lernen • Schauspiel trainieren • Teamwork **Safe Space** Ein sicherer Raum ohne Leistungsdruck, in dem gegenseitige Wertschätzung an erster Stelle steht. Ihr seid zu keiner Zeit verpflichtet mitzumachen und könnt jederzeit aus Szenen aussteigen oder auch für einzelne Übungen aussetzen. **Leitung** Ich leite seit drei Jahren Impro-Trainings, organisiere Wettbewerbe und Shows und gehe auch selbst regelmäßig zu Fortbildungen. Ich habe über 80 Trainings geleitet. **Beitrag** Es gibt zur Zeit keinen fixen Trainingsbeitrag, aber wir freuen uns immer über freiwillige Spenden für die Leitung und die Organisation. **Achtung:** Das Event ist nur für Teilnehmer\*innen ab 16 Jahre, da wir nicht immer für absolut jugendfreie Geschichten oder Szenen garantieren können. **WA-Gruppe:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2 Wir empfehlen den Beitritt zur WA-Gruppe da wir nicht immer auf der selben Wiese sind. Hier wird der genaue Live-Standort geteilt. Bitte beachtet aus Datenschutzgründen, dass beim Beitritt der WA-Gruppe alle Mitglieder eure Telefonnummer sehen können. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Donau Insel Improv Training & Picnic** Learn improv theater techniques and different formats in a playful way! You will train your creativity and spontaneity while working on your self-confidence. **Find us here:** [https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003](https://www.google.com/maps?q=48.2233687,16.4163003) (Meeting point coordinates) **--> Please bring your own food and snacks for the picnic! We can then share and eat together.** **What to expect:** * Funny group games * Creative theater exercises * Short improv scenes (only 5 to 8 minutes) * Creating stories together * Lots of laughter, sun, and fun **Improv: What’s in it for you?** * Spontaneity * Self-confidence * Creativity * Learning to embrace mistakes * Acting practice * Teamwork * **Safe Space** A secure environment without pressure to perform, where mutual appreciation is the top priority. You are never under any obligation to participate and can step out of scenes or skip individual exercises at any time. **Instructor** I have been leading improv training for three years, organizing competitions and shows, and regularly attend further training workshops myself. I have led over 80 training sessions. **Contribution** There is currently no fixed fee for the training, but we always appreciate voluntary donations for the instruction and organization. **Please note:** This event is for participants aged 16 and over, as we cannot always guarantee that stories or scenes will be entirely "family-friendly." **WhatsApp Group:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KjK8PzmA8ZGF2gujtOH9D2) We recommend joining the WhatsApp group since we are not always on the same meadow. The exact live location will be shared there. *Please note for privacy reasons that by joining the WhatsApp group, all members will be able to see your phone number.*

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) You can drop your layers, bags & whatever else at Café Brenner before the run. 📍 Meeting point: 09:55 at Café Brenner (https://share.google/YQ03QVDuYaga5AFRm) – drop your stuff, say hi. 👟 10:00 warm-up starts outside of the building (Superbude) ➡️ Then we head off on the \~5K Prater loop. ☕ Post-run: coffee back at Café Brenner. ❗️🔒 The storage room at Café Brenner will be locked during the run – but please note: Neither Founders Running Club nor Café Brenner does assume any liability. **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**ATTENTION: the event will take place on the Donauinsel!** Are you ready to mingle and make new friends? A YouTuber visited our event 😃 [[3-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eG1dYro4u8)] **"How does it work?"** We talk in small groups and rotate every \~10 minutes. Tip: for a more fun conversation, introduce yourself not with your job, but with your interests/hobbies... and see what happens ;) **"Can I bring friends?"** Great idea! 😃 **"Can I give you feedback about the event?"** Yes, keep the ideas coming!

(Deutsch unten.) Sunday's portrait sessions start at 3 PM. Everyone is welcome to join our Open Sessions, just bring pencil, paper and any other utensils you may need. (Easels & Boards are available in the atelier). One pose will be maintained for the whole session, so that it is also possible to paint in watercolor, oil, etc. For the breaks we will offer some drinks and snacks. Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are available. Registration through this Meetup is suggested but not required. You can pay the 12 Euros fees in cash upon arrival. For more information, feel free to send email at info@viennaatelier.com Looking forward to see you soon! ============================= Die Porträtsitzungen am Sonntag beginnen um 15 Uhr. Bringe Bleistift, Papier und andere Materialen selbst mit, Staffeleien & Bretter gibt es im Atelier. Die gleiche Pose wird, unterbrochen von kleinen Pausen, über den gesamten Zeitraum beibehalten, daher ist es auch gut möglich mit Aquarell, Öl, usw. zu malen. Kostenlose Snacks und alkoholfreie Getränke stehen zur Verfügung. Eine Anmeldung über dieses Meetup wird empfohlen, ist aber nicht erforderlich. Sie können die 12 Euro Gebühr beim Ankommen in bar bezahlen. Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail an info@viennaatelier.com

💐 Aufblühen mit MusikLebensFreude MusikLebensFreude verbindet 💐 Die **offene Singrunde** ist für alle, 💎 die sich (mehr) trauen wollen, in einer wertschätzenden Gruppe zu singen, 💎 Hobby- 💎 und Profi-Sänger\*innen, die ein **energievolles, einfaches MITEINANDER SINGEN erleben** wollen. Nicht eine bestimmte Gesangsleistung sondern die **Freude am gemeinsamen Klang** und die **wohltuende Wirkung des Singens** stehen im Vordergrund. ☺️🙂🤩 Nach ein paar Körper und Stimme entspannenden und aktivierenden Übungen singen wir leicht zu lernende Lieder mit Texten, die Seele und Herz berühren, auf Deutsch und Englisch. **Alle Stimmen sind herzlich willkommen, egal ob routiniert, ungeübt oder mutig für einen Erstversuch.** **Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.** Die Liedertexte sind vorbereitet. Mit Gitarre-Begleitung und einfacher Liedvermittlung unterstütze ich das gemeinsame Singen. Aus meiner umfangreichen Liedersammlung stehen z.B. 🎶 Segel setzen 🎶 Singe, Tanze, Liebe 🎶 I am here 🎶 L-ICH-T 🎶 Vertrau dem Fluss 🎶 Wir sind verbunden 🎶 Let it go 🎶 For each child that's born 🎶 Rhythm and Syncopation 🎶 May the Circle be open 🎶 Ich stehe wie ein Baum / Standing like a Tree 🎶 Be still and know … 🎶 zur Auswahl. Das Programm wird beim Singvormittag intuitiv entstehen. 💎 **Ablauf:** Check-In-Runde, Warm-Up, Singen, Check-Out (anschl. Plaudern & Vernetzen wer mag) 💎 **Ankommenszeit ab 10:30 Uhr.** Bitte rechtzeitig da sein. Wir beginnen pünktlich um 10:45 Uhr. Danke 🙏 💎 Pulverturmgasse 11, 1090 Wien, 2. Stock, links In den Räumen sind die Straßenschuhe auszuziehen. Nimm ev. Patschen oder Socken für dich mit. 💝 Ein freiwilliger Wertschätzungsbeitrag wird dankend angenommen, Vorschlag 5 - 20€. Es kann auch der 5er-Block genutzt werden. **✅ Ich ersuche um VERBINDLICHE ANMELDUNG** bis **spätestens 18 Uhr** am Vortag **(selbes gilt für Abmeldungen)** mit einer Zusage hier oder einer Nachricht direkt an mich. Die Ankündigung läuft auch auf anderen Kanälen. Die Teilnahme ist auf 16 Personen beschränkt. Nach aktuellem Stand (Di 2.6. 21:00 Uhr) sind wir zu viert. 🙂 Bei Fragen stehe ich euch gern bis zum Anmeldeschluss zur Verfügung. **Ich freu mich auf euch und eine schöne gemeinsame Musikzeit :)** *Karin*

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. So please RSVP for a head count!

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

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately. The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**. This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects. **Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places: * **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page) * **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/) After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.

Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

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\.