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**🎟️ Get real ticket on https://luma.com/ai-democracy 🎟️** Join us for this **very special edition** of AI Builders, an evening of knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and making some positive impact in collaboration with the [Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology](https://www.gea.mpg.de/), [District Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf](https://www.berlin.de/ba-charlottenburg-wilmersdorf/), [nextlearning e. V.](https://www.nextlearning.earth/), and [Politics for Tomorrow](https://www.politicsfortomorrow.eu/)! **// YOU CAN EXPECT:** * ​🖥️ **Practical sessions** Explore agentic AI for urban decision-support and GeoData * ​🤝 🍻 **Time to Connect** Discuss, network, and share experiences with fellow builders * ​🍕 **Plenty of** **Pizza & Snacks Provided** ​ **// FOR WHO?** ✅ Founders, AI Devs, ML practitioners, Product people ✅ Any AI Projects that could be useful for governments ✅ Anyone curious about using AI in real democratic institutions ⚠️ Technical knowledge is optional; curiosity & realism required *** **​// THEME OF THIS SPECIAL EDITION** **How can AI be used to improve coordination for Berlin?** What could be used today already? Perhaps your project? Berlin has a complex urban system shaped by limited staff, fragmented data, regulation, political accountability, physical infrastructure, and long time horizons. The time has come to ask seriously: **How can our new AI capabilities help in decision making?** (eg. decentralized AI, secure compute, OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, RAG, Computer Vision, GIS agents, simulations, etc. etc.) ​Together in the room with civil servants and researchers, we will map together: * ​🧩 **What functions AI systems can provide** (e.g., extraction, routing, triage, forecasting, secure orchestration, coordination) * ​📍 **Where those functions intersect with district-level challenges** * ​🛡️ **What must change for responsible public deployment** (auditability, least-privilege access, security, value criteria) * ​🚀 **Which capabilities are ready for applied pilots** — and what a realistic pathway looks like ​This 'working session' builds on nextlearning’s collaboration across district administration, scientific modelling, and civic coordination, and is part of a cooperation with the District of Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology. *** ## ​//AGENDA ​17:15 Doors Open 17:30 Networking 18:00 Pizza ​18:20 Welcome & Context ​**18:30 Framing Input: The City as Ecosystem** Short cases from: * ​Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology * ​District Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf ​**18:55 Translation Lab** Structured mapping exercise of your projects & their functionalities ​19:30 — Break --- ​**19:45 Working Groups** Three real-life challenge spaces ​20:30 **Feasibility Round** What realistically moves forward from the night together ​**20:45 Informal discussion** ​21:15 Close & Networking ​ > ​*This is an applied inquiry under constraint.* > *Between acceleration and inertia, there is real design work to be done. Come be a part of it!* ​ ​// FAQ ​**What’s AI Builders?** *We are a community of 5000+ AI builders experimenting with tools, agents, and AI-enabled workflows. We aim to make our community co-owned and co-governed by attendees.* ​**Will it be recorded?** *Possibly — some recordings and photos are standard, by attending you consent*. *Let one of the organizers know if you would not like to be filmed!* ​**I’m not technical. Can I join?** *Yes, this session is structured for mixed experience. Technical knowledge is optional but curiosity & realism are required.* ​**Why do I need to pay?** *March is a full collaboration with the city and Max Planck Institute. Budget covers facilitation, venue, catering, and resources to deliver a high-quality, focused session. Sponsored/free tickets are always available for those in need. For a subsidized ticket or to volunteer please email [Bradley@foresight.org](https://mailto:bradley@foresight.org/)* *** **​// LOCATION** ​​We look forward to hang out with you: CIC (Cambridge Innovation Campus) Right next to Görlitzer Park. Thanks to our friends at [Æthos](https://www.aethos.org/)   **🎟️ Get real ticket on https://luma.com/ai-democracy 🎟️**

**🎶 American Church Choir in Berlin – Come Sing & Connect** Looking to meet new people in Berlin? Love music—or at least enjoy singing in the shower? You’re warmly invited to join the **American Church Choir** for an evening of community, creativity, and connection. **No professional experience needed.** If you can carry a tune (or even if you're not sure), you’re welcome. Our group is relaxed, supportive, and full of people who simply love singing together. **What to expect:** * Easygoing choir rehearsal * A mix of styles—nothing too formal * Friendly people from around the world * Zero pressure, lots of encouragement And afterward? **We’ll open a bottle of wine (or two) and just hang out.** It’s a great way to meet others, make friends, and unwind mid-week. **📍 Where:** American Church in Berlin (Dennewitzplatz) **🕒 When:** Tuesdays at 7pm (19:00) **🎵 Who can join:** Anyone who likes music, community, and good company Come as you are. Bring a friend if you’d like. We’d love to meet you! 🍷🎶

**OpenClaw Anonymous Berlin** Informal meetup for people interested in OpenClaw/Clawdbot and AI agents. No talks or presentations. Bring your ideas, questions, experiments, and half-working setups. We’ll compare workflows, share what’s working, what’s breaking, and what we’re trying. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. Bring your laptop if you feel like it.

### ***This is a closed course that can only be booked and attended as a whole.*** ***So it’s best to join one of the other sMove! trainings beforehand – either on Thursdays in the park or online on Saturdays: [www.baerbelsinger.de/smove ](www.baerbelsinger.de/smove)*** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Sensing and Expanding 🌿 sMove! invites you to expand your sensations and ways of expression through the body. The movements are simple and playful – yet they go deep: by moving with awareness, you discover qualities within yourself that are often covered by habit or tension. ### The Body as a Container 🌀 The body is more than muscles and bones – it is a container of memories, energy, and possibilities. In sMove! training, we explore this potential through rhythm, new movements, and focused attention. Each movement becomes an opportunity to sense more clearly, to shift old patterns, and to unfold new qualities – vitality, calm, presence, joy. ### Clarity through Intention 🎯 What makes sMove! special is not performance or perfection, but the direct experience of your body paired with intention, precision, and letting go. When you allow your body to guide you, space opens: your mind becomes quieter, energy can flow, aliveness grows. sMove! strengthens you inside and out – with more flexibility, strength, and ease. ### Experiencing Community 🤝 In the group, connection arises. Everyone moves in their own way – and yet we resonate with the shared rhythm. This collective presence builds trust in your own strength, encourages curiosity, and makes it easier to try something new. ### Who is sMove! for? 🌍 sMove! is open to everyone – previous experience is recommended (feel free to ask). 15 sessions * **November 2025**: 11., 18. * **Dezember 2025**: 9., 16. * **Januar 2026**: 20., 27. * **Februar 2026**: 3., 10., 17., 24. * **März 2026**: 24., 31. * **April 2026**: 7., 14., 28. 💶 Fee Early Bird: 280€ Full package: **320 €**

We are happy to invite you to our next iOS meetup. Thanks to eBay, we have a great venue and 3 incredible talks: **6:45 PM** — Ali Samaei (Staff iOS Engineer, eBay) **Metal x SwiftUI: Bringing Shaders into iOS Apps** Introduction to how Metal integrates with SwiftUI. Discover how shaders work in iOS, see practical examples, and leave with the knowledge to start experimenting in your own projects. **7:45 PM** — Ali Kiran (Staff iOS Engineer, eBay) **AI Team Memory: Preserving Context Across AI Sessions** How can teams maintain continuity across AI sessions and contributors? This talk introduces a practical approach to shared AI memory, enabling stronger collaboration and smarter workflows.

**Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/) This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release. Also intensive states of awareness are possible. Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources. There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. I am a 200 h facilitator. ### This group is for you if you want to: * release stress, tension, and emotional blockages * explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath * experience clarity and emotional relief * release stucked emotions from the body ### Each session typically includes: * introduction and intention setting * guided conscious connected breathwork * music-supported journey * integration and grounding ### Contraindications This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions: * pregnancy * epilepsy or history of seizures * severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled * recent surgery or acute physical injury * glaucoma or detached retina * severe asthma * diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance. **No prior experience is required.** Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries. This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness. Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.

Der Stammtisch beginnt um 19:00 Uhr der **Vortrag um 19:30**. **ChatGPT-induzierte Psychosen - Wie KI Chatbots Wahnvorstellungen begünstigen** Menschen nutzen Künstliche Intelligenz nicht nur für Arbeit und Suchanfragen - manche diskutieren mit Large Language Models ihr Privatleben und vertrauen der Maschine zum Teil sogar intimste Details an. Der Chatbot wird zum Ersatz für soziale Kontakte und therapeutische Begleitung. Oft verschlimmern sich dabei psychische Probleme, und "ChatGPT Induced Psychosis" geistert als neues Buzzword durch die sozialen Medien. Die Auswirkungen reichen von Beziehungsproblemen über religiöse Wahnvorstellungen bis hin zu Suiziden. Dieser Vortrag wird zeigen, wie und warum KI-Modelle solch dramatische Effekte haben können und Vorschläge zum Umgang mit diesem neuen Problem machen. *Inhaltshinweise: Psychische Erkrankungen; Suizide von Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen* **Georg Kammerer** ist Comedian, Autor und Regisseur mit besonderem Fokus auf Wissensvermittlung und Edutainment. Zu seinen bevorzugten Themen gehören neue Technologien und ihre gesellschaftlichen Auswirkungen. **Format** Das Edutainment-Format "Skeptics in the Pub" kommt ursprünglich aus dem UK und verbindet unterhaltsame wissenschaftliche Vorträge mit Diskussion und Socializing in entspannter Atmosphäre. Seit einigen Jahren gibt es auch im deutschsprachigen Raum regelmäßige Veranstaltungsreihen u.a. in Köln, Wien und jetzt auch in Berlin.

Bringt gute Laune, schönes Wetter und Interesse mit. Wir treffen uns je nach Tour an unterschiedlichen Orten. Am 1. April 2018 um 15 Uhr gehts los am Eingang zur Akademie der Künste am Pariser Platz neben dem Brandenburger Tor.

Some friends of PyData are organising the following event, and we think it would be great to share it with the community. Pixels2GenAI is an exhibition by software developers creating computer art. We have used equations, algorithms, and AI models to generate images and installations. The artists explore the space between hand-programmed images, the aesthetics of mathematical rules, and AI as an art-making tool. Works by the following artists will be on display: * Burak Kağan Yılmazer * Sara Maras * Alexander Hendorf * Hansu Kim * Maris Niewenhuis * Ewa Rother

After the success and satisfaction of the first meeting of this group two weeks ago, I am glad to announce the second meetup. For this second meeting, our initial topic of discussion will be about The History of the connection of philosophies, sciences and arts between the West and the East. We'll start with short introductions from everyone attending. The focus will be on historical, scientific and philosophical discussion rather than contemporary political debate *(You'll recognise me by my blue scarf)*

📅 **Date:** 28 March ⏰ **Time:** 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 **Meeting Point:** Apostel-Paulus-Kirchengemeinde near U Eisenacher Straße (U7) 🎮 **Challenge Duration:** 1 hour shooting + 15 minutes scoring 📸 **Max Photos:** 15 per team 💰 **Player Contribution:** 2 Euros Since the first event was **awesome** let's do another one. Join me for a playful **photo challenge** where you’ll spend an hour exploring the neighborhood like you’re visiting it for the very first time. We’ll wander past neon signs, street-art explosions, colorful corners, stairwells, murals, markets, and hidden details you normally walk right past. Your mission should you choose to accept it, is to: ### **Capture Schöneberg with fresh eyes — find colors, small surprises, and moments that a tourist would notice.** Anyone with a phone can join. Come solo or bring friends — we’ll make teams on the spot! *** ## 🕹 **How the Challenge Works** **3:30 PM – Meet at Apostel-Paulus-Kirchengemeinde** We’ll greet everyone, form teams (2–3 people), and explain the rules. **Start your walk — 1 hour of exploring + shooting** Turn on **Tourist Mode** and rediscover the neighborhood. Your team can submit up to **15 photos** that best fit the theme. You can use one phone or combine photos from multiple team members. **15 minutes of scoring** Once time is up, we will gather at a cafe where teams will anonymously score photos from other teams based on creativity, theme fit, and overall vibe. Each team will score one photo from every other team. **Leaderboard reveal + Prize!** Results appear instantly. The top team wins a prize! You’ll receive a link at the meetup to register your team, upload photos, and score other teams. *** ## 🌆 **Why Join?** * See the neighborhood in a totally new way * Meet new people and explore together * Get a fun walk outdoors * Boost your creativity and photo eye * Enjoy a friendly, light-hearted competition * Optional hangout afterward at a nearby café/restaurant *** ## ❓ **FAQ** **Do I need a fancy camera?** Nope! Your phone is perfect. **Can I join alone?** Absolutely — we’ll create teams at the start. **How big are the teams?** Usually 2–3 people, depending on turnout. **What if I’m late?** Try to be on time, but if you’re a few minutes late, send a message in the Meetup chat and we’ll do our best to place you in a group. **Is it competitive?** Just enough to be fun! The vibe is friendly, creative, and social. **What should I bring?** * Charged phone * Comfortable shoes * Weather-appropriate clothing * (Optional) A friend * (Optional) Tourist-level curiosity 😉 **Where do we see the leaderboard?** Right on the platform using the link we’ll share.

Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, fun, and engaging environment? Whether you're single, taken, or it’s... complicated, this event is for you! Join us for a unique **Traffic Light Speed Friending** experience where we bring together friendly faces who are open to making new friends, sharing meaningful conversations, and find your spark or chemistry. Whether you're here for connection, curiosity, or just a good time, there's space for everyone. **How it Works:** Upon arrival, you’ll receive **colour-coded name tags** that reflects your intensions: **Green** – Single & open to dating or friendships **Orange** – It’s complicated, but you’re open to meeting people **Red** – Taken, just here to make friends After a fun round of **Ice breaker game** to get to know each other. We’ll start the **Speed Friending round** where you’ll rotate through rounds of fun 1:1 conversations with conversation cards, no awkward small talk! **Here’s What to Expect**: **Icebreaker Game** – Interactive games to help you get to know each other in a playful, relaxed way **Asian snack + Tibetan momos & a Welcome drink** – Mingle with each other over some special asian snacks, Tibetan momo dumplings & drinks. **Optional Spark Tote bag** with fun questions printed on the merch where you can choose from the form when you sign up. **Traffic Light Speed Friending Rounds** – We’ll group people by wristband color for a smooth flow of connections using fun conversation cards **Guess the fun facts:** we will show the fun fact you submitted about yourself on the screen and have people guess who it’s from. It’s a fun way to get to know a bit more about each other. Don’t miss out on an afternoon of **joy, laughter, and meaningful new connections** in a fun, vibrant atmosphere! Can’t wait to see you all soon! ️**Ticket Price: €35** Includes all activities, special asian snacks & Momo dumplings, and a welcome drink Great news! Student discount or unemployment discount also available, just let us know in the form what’s within your budget. **Sign up now** Please fill the [SIGN UP FORM HERE](https://forms.gle/iPiH8egpn1qsjcYM8) to join this Speed Friending event Join the Traffic Light Speed Friending WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FZJK9k42VJi2hl5PMMOvTj?mode=gi_t to get to know each other before the event Check our vibes on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sparkevents_510

🍕 **Data & AI Lunch Meetup – Pizza & Exciting Conversations** 🍕 The third **DVC Data & AI Lunch Meetup Berlin** is coming up! We’ll gather for a **shared lunch** and discuss everything around **Data & AI**. **When:** Friday, March 27, 2026, 12:30 PM **Where:** Monte Mente, Das Center am Potsdamer Platz **Cost:** Self-pay **Topic:** Exchange on Data & AI Join us for a great time of pizza and discussion on the latest developments in the **data world**! Looking forward to an exciting exchange with you! 🍕🤝 [#Data](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Data) [#AI](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#AI) [#Meetup](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Meetup) [#Networking](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Networking) [#Innovation](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#Innovation) [#DataStrategy](https://www.datavaluecreation.com/search/posts?query=%23#DataStrategy)

Sunday afternoon is perfect to play some lazy liar games, if you have nothing better to do. We are a group of friendly people who will teach you how to play these easy social deduction games . Amazing way to meet new people and have some good company during weekend. Today we are saying goodbye to Brewdog - after almost 10 years **IMPORTANT** It's relaxed playing, nothing for ambitious gamers or people who take it too serious. Waiting list policy: When spots open up, we try to bring in a good mix — some regulars we can count on and some new faces to keep things fresh. That means not everyone will get picked every time, but don’t take it the wrong way — it’s just about balance. There’ll always be more chances to join!

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? 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)

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **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

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. Here is the secret of being positive and free: Thinking positively is not enough. You also have to get rid of the negative thinking. Your mind is like a garden. You can plant many beautiful flowers in it, but if you don't get rid of the weeds when you plant your flowers, the weeds will soon take over the whole garden. A positive thought is like a flower in your mental garden, and a negative thought is like a weed. You cannot expect to have a positive mindset if you continue to have negative thoughts dwelling and growing there. So, how do you get rid of the negative thoughts? That's what this Meetup is all about. Attend this local meeting and find out! The Meetup event will be led by a consultant who had helped many people live happier in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy. On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges. # ​Schedule ​**Sat, Mar 28** * ​​9a: Doors open & breakfast * ​9:30a: Kickoff and intros * ​​10a: Ideation session * ​​11a: Pitches & team formation * ​​12p: Working lunch * ​​2p: Mentor visits * ​​5p: Free work (optional) * ​​9p: Doors close ​​**Sun, Mar 29** * ​9a: Doors open * ​10a: Mentor visits * ​​12p: Showcase * ​​1p: Final pitches & awards * ​​2p: Wrap *** # ​ FAQs ​**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?** ​​Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team! ​​**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?** ​​Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch. ​​**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?** ​​Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday. ​​**Do I have to pitch an idea?** ​​Nope. You can also simply join a team. ​​**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?** ​​While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.