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Walk & Talk Wien
**ACHTUNG! Wir treffen uns dieses Mal auf Grund von Bauarbeiten bei der U4 Station Friedensbrücke Ausgang Straßenbahn 5 und 12!!!**
**Walk & Talk**
Willst du auch mehr Bewegung in dein Leben bringen? Und dich dabei noch gut unterhalten, so dass die Zeit verfliegt?
Dann bist du hier genau richtig, denn mir geht es genauso. Alleine ist langweilig und die Zeit vergeht nicht, daher hab ich mir Walk & Talk überlegt. Inspiriert wurde ich durch die Walk & Talk Gruppe in Hamburg, wo ich mehrere Male dabei war als ich in Hamburg lebte. Unterschiedliche Menschen treffen sich einmal in der Woche für einen flotten Spaziergang und unterhalten sich dabei. Ich liebe es neue Menschen kennenzulernen und auch bekannte Gesichter wiederzusehen, dann geh ich ganz nebenbei und das macht auch noch Spaß.😊
**Walk:**
Wir brauchen einfach regelmäßige Bewegung und ich weiß selbst, wie schwierig es ist, diese in den Alltag zu integrieren. Deshalb ist dieser Walk genau richtig. Nach diesem Spaziergang fühlst du dich einfach wohl, fit und entspannt.
**Talk:**
Das Reden kommt ganz von selbst beim Gehen. Du kannst über alles reden, egal, ob privates oder berufliches, alles was sich ergibt ist willkommen. Und wenn du keinen Bock aufs Reden hast, dann gehst du alleine, auch das ist völlig in Ordnung.
**Wie das ganze abläuft:**
* Die Teilnahme ist völlig kostenlos.
* Wo: U6 Spittelau (im Freien), Richtung Donaukanal, Ausgang Josef-Holaubek-Platz, direkt vor dem Fernwärme-Turm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwAayz4FQe2EW8WK9)
* Wann: Wir treffen uns dienstags um 13 Uhr, egal, ob bei Regen, Sturm und Kälte oder bestem Sonnenschein – Walk & Talk findet nahezu JEDE Woche statt außer ich bin mal im Urlaub.
* Wir starten pünktlich und beginnen mit einer kurzen Vorstellungsrunde.
* Wie gehen am Donaukanal entlang von Höhe Spittelau bis zum Schwedenplatz und zurück.
* Ca. 7 Kilometer sind wir unterwegs und unterhalten uns dabei mit interessanten Menschen. Dabei kannst du neue Bekanntschaften schließen, dich inspirieren lassen, von Projekten erzählen oder einfach nur smalltalken und die frische Luft genießen. Alles ist erlaubt.
* Nach ca. 1,75 Stunden sind wir wieder am Ausgangspunkt zurück.
* Bei einer Teilnahme von über 5 Personen gehen wir in Paaren und wechseln diese alle 10 Min. Wenn du aber lieber alleine gehst, ist das auch vollkommen in Ordnung.
* Für alle, die einfach mal etwas Neues ausprobieren wollen.
**Bist du bereit?**
Dann komm mit!
**Start bei U6 Spittelau Ausgang Donaukanal**
Nochmal: um **PUNKT 13.00 Uhr dort sein**, denn **nach kurzen Vorstellungsrunde gehen wir gleich los. Sei pünktlich, denn die Gruppe wartet nicht.**
Du musst nichts vorbereiten oder dich gar anmelden, komm einfach vorbei. Ausreden gibt es nicht. Geh mit und freu dich auf eine tolle neue Erfahrung.
**Wer macht es?**
Ich bin Marie Meyer-Marktl und Ideengeberin, Host und Organisatorin von Walk & Talk. Ich unterstütze seit 2019 Menschen dabei Freude ins Arbeitsleben zu bekommen und bin Business und Life Coachin. „Strahle, wenn du an deine Arbeit denkst“, ist meine Vision für jedermann und jedefrau. Privat merkte ich, dass ich endlich wieder mehr Bewegung brauche – und das klappt am besten gemeinsam mit anderen Menschen. Sei dabei bei Walk & Talk und bring Bewegung in dein Leben.
**Do you speak English? Then welcome to Walk & Talk!**
This event is suited for all people who like to connect to other people and like to walk. The beauty of this regular event is that you are in the nature and you walk around 7 kilometers. In the meantime, if you feel for it, you talk, if not, you just walk. You do something for your health, get to know new people and you will feel much better.
It’s FREE, all you need to do is to show up this Tuesday at no later than 1 pm at the U6 Spittelau exit to Donaukanal.
Improv Foundation Class
**All Info and enrolment: [https://www.iicv.at/improvclass](https://www.iicv.at/improvclass)**
4-weeks to discover improv!
Curious about improvisation and not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to give you all the essential tools to step on stage with confidence, creativity, and a sense of play.
In a supportive and relaxed environment, you’ll explore the grounding principles of improv through hands-on exercises and guided practice. We’ll break everything down step by step, so you can build skills at your own pace while having fun along the way.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to:
* Make and offer ideas clearly
* Accept and build on uncertainty
* Take your first confident steps on stage
Whether you're looking to boost your creativity, improve communication, or simply try something new, this class is a great place to begin your improv journey.
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and willingness to play!
TUESDAY 👋⚽ FOOTBALL FRIENDLY 20:30-22:00 (Donaucity) w/ SORIN +Video Highlights
Things to know before playing:
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls;
We play Tuesday Night Football (outdoor only) . We play 90 minutes (kick off is at 20:30, and we meet at least 15 minutes before for a warm up phase). Post-Corona football matches are most likely between 14-16 and 28-32 players. If you would like to join please bring artificial turf shoes (like the ones for indoor turf) and shin pads (not mandatory but definitely recommendable). All I ask is that you come with a good mood, be respectful to everyone, and pay online using the link below.
[Tuesday Night via FOOTxp football website](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/p/tuesdaynightfootball/)
**Other methods for payments.**
**Erste Bank Transfer**:
**Sorin-Florian Brici**
**AT27 2011 1829 5564 7001**
**\*[Revolut](https://revolut.me/brici)** \- Recommended\!
**\* [Wise](https://wise.com/pay/me/sorinb256)** \- Also recommended\!
**\*[Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sorinSocial/)** \- Please use non\-Commercial product
We play light: no sliding, hard tackling, fighting, screaming, & hopefully no injuries. We need to respect current regulations in Vienna, Austria.
The main priorities are to have fun and being safe. The drinks are relatively free after the game in the local pub, served to those who have shown fantastic football fair-play skills. We will confirm the location, the pitches, and the dressing room numbers via our dedicated Football WhatsApp group/s. Keep an eye out for the group messages. See you all soon.
Sorin SMS/ WhatsApp +43 6764276984 (please ask to be added to our football groups). We will probably need to confirm your presence if you are coming for the first or second time.
Important management rule:
**\> "No shows" are penalized with 10€ fee\. Please remove your name from the list at least SIX\!\!\! \(6\) HOURS before the event\.** Book a place via FootballExperiences.NET using this link [FOOTxp](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/)
One small final note:
Please avoid trying to take justice in your hands. If someone is talking bad, complaining, insulting someone, fouling on purpose or committing the usual football shenanigans, please let the organizers know. Measures will be taken, we assure you. Any misbehavior on your part, such as responding in an obscene way, fighting, or leaving the pitch is not a practical and diplomatic way of resolving the issues (it tends to create more tension and cause more problems). Let’s be respectful and mature and try to enjoy the game we all love.
That’s why we’re all here. Get to know people from all over the world and have fun!
Thank you.
Sorin
Improv Tuesday with Vero
Enrolment:[ https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday)
Bi-weekly improv class
Build on core improv fundamentals—listening, agreement, character, and relationships—while exploring scene work and group dynamics.
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**Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc.
Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership.
The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179
Body-doubling
Every Tuesday, 13:00 – 18:00
Looking for a little extra motivation to tackle your to-do list? Join us for our weekly Body Doubling event at Villa Vida!
What is Body Doubling?
Body doubling is a productivity technique where simply working alongside others helps you stay focused, accountable, and motivated. Whether you’re studying, working remotely, or just need a space to concentrate, being around others who are also focused can make a difference.
What to Expect:
A relaxed, supportive environment for getting things done
Quiet spaces for deep work and focus
Free WiFi throughout the cafe
Bring your laptop, notebooks, or anything else you need to stay on track. Drop in anytime from 13:00-18:00 – we’re here every Tuesday to keep you in good company and good spirits while you work. See you there! 
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Jeden Dienstag, 13:00 – 18:00
Brauchst du ein bisschen extra Motivation, um deine To-Do-Liste abzuarbeiten? Dann komm zu unserem wöchentlichen Body-Doubling-Event bei Villa Vida!
Was ist Body Doubling?
Body Doubling ist eine Produktivitätstechnik, bei der die Anwesenheit anderer dir hilft, fokussiert, motiviert und bei der Sache zu bleiben. Ob beim Lernen, Arbeiten im Homeoffice oder anderen Aufgaben – das Arbeiten neben Gleichgesinnten kann einen echten Unterschied machen.
Was dich erwartet:
Eine entspannte, unterstützende Atmosphäre zum konzentrierten Arbeiten
Ruhige Bereiche für tiefe Konzentration
Kostenloses WLAN im gesamten Café
Bringe deinen Laptop, deine Notizen oder alles andere mit, was du brauchst, um produktiv zu sein. Komm jederzeit zwischen 13:00 und 18:00 Uhr vorbei – wir sind jeden Dienstag hier, um dir Gesellschaft und positive Energie zu bieten. Bis bald! 
Drawing and Meditation
This event takes places in the beautiful atmosphere of the Still Point - Meditation Center 🕊️
we begin the Evening with chanting and guided meditations to settle the mind in a relaxed, open and receptive state
• from connecting to the stillness within we start experimenting with various drawing exercises to open and expand the sense of seeing, softening habitual patterns and enhance sensitivity
\~ Letting go of expectations and orientation on results we explore playfully diverse creative processes for making inner movements visible
all material will be provided!
we offer snacks and drinks as well as time and space to socialize : ) the fee for the evening is **10€ (students 8€)**
image: Odilon Redon, The Buddha
Corporate x AI Meetup Nr. 3
🚀 **Corporate x AI Meetup Nr. 3**
nach den Erfolgen der ersten beiden Events im Jahr 2025 freuen wir uns, nun zu unserem **3ten Corporate x AI Meetup** am **7\. April \(18:00 Uhr\)** einzuladen.
Es erwarten dich wieder spannende Use Cases, offene Einblicke in aktuelle KI-Projekte und die Gelegenheit zum intensiven Austausch:
🏦 **APA Tech**
***APA AI-Vernissage (Werkkritik inklusive)***
*"Was AI-powered Solutions im Medien- & Kommunikationsmarkt bringen und wo sie an ihre Grenzen stoßen"*
Speaker: Daniel Breuss, Daniel Haumer, Andrea Schauerhuber, Roman Stoiber (Product Owners)
🚁**Frequentis AG**
***Mitten im KI‑Beben: Von Tool‑Chaos zur strategischen Transformation – eine Retro***
Speaker: Victor Miskovic (Head of Group IT Custom Business Solutions)
✈️**Flughafen Wien**
***KI landet am Flughafen - Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen***
Speaker: Matthias Matzer (IT Projektleiter für Innovationsprojekte)
**🗓 Datum:** 07\. April 2026 \| 18:00–20:00 Uhr \(Einlass ab 17:45 Uhr\)
**📍 Ort:** APA Pressezentrum, Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien
**🥂**Hosting, Fingerfood & Drinks powered by **APA Tech**.
Data Protection Events This Week
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BA Stammtisch #5 - BA & RE Springbreak
Unser Stammtisch ist eine Gelegenheit in zwangloser Runde über die Basics zu reden oder die neuesten Themen zu diskutieren. Jeder ist willkommen. And of course also English is fine, everyone is welcome!
**Was kann dich erwarten?**
* Gespräche über typische Herausforderungen im Alltag eines Business Analysts.
* Raum für persönliche Erfahrungen und Fragen – auch für Einsteiger.
* Keine festen Regeln, eher ein lockerer Austausch als formelle Präsentationen.
**Für dich als Teilnehmer?**
* Wenn du Einsteiger bist: Perfekte Gelegenheit, Fragen zu stellen und Kontakte zu knüpfen.
* Wenn du Erfahrung hast: Du kannst dein Wissen teilen, dich inspirieren lassen oder Gleichgesinnte treffen.
* Wenn du dich orientieren willst: Ein guter Ort, um zu erfahren, was Business Analyse wirklich bedeutet – in der Praxis.
**Treffpunkt**: Marxgastro (https://marxgastro.wien/); **Reservierung auf Gottfried Szing**
Wir freuen uns riesig, dich kennenzulernen!
Meaningful Connections
*A gentle gathering for friendship, love, and real human depth*
**Genuine connection can sometimes feel rare.**
We meet many people.
We exchange words.
We scroll, we swipe.
And still, something deeper remains untouched.
**This is not a dating event**.
Not networking.
Not therapy.
It is a gently guided evening for thoughtful adults who value depth over small talk and who long for meaningful connection — whether friendship, love, or simply resonance.
Through guided conversations and reflective moments, we create a relaxed and respectful space to meet beyond roles and expectations.
You may leave with a new acquaintance, a spark, or simply the quiet reassurance that depth still exists.
For women and men 40+.
Limited group size to maintain quality and balance.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Warmly,
Dieter
PS: A contribution of €25 will be collected to cover the costs, like sandwiches, drinks, cookies, coffee, tea, and room . Additional donations are most welcome.
PPS: 1st door (if closed) use code 2008 + push the button with the bell symbol; at the 2nd door ring at Int'l. Management Institute/ System. Institute. Then take the elevator to the 3rd floor, apartment #49. Message us at 0681 1069 1321 for any issue
**Watch this short video**: [https://youtu.be/In8dqdxpCF4](https://youtu.be/In8dqdxpCF4)
Scraping Like It’s 2026
This time, the event will also include a **competition** and the **announcement of its results**. The description can be found below.
For more information about the competition, please click **[HERE](https://deepscout-challenge.miton.cz/).**
Web scraping is no longer just about simple scripts. Modern websites are complex, dynamic, and protected by many anti-scraping systems. At the same time, companies need large amounts of structured data from the web.
In this event, we will focus on a real scraping use case and use it to explain how modern scraping works. You will learn what kinds of protections websites use today, what tools can be used depending on website difficulty, and what technical challenges appear in practice. We will also show how machine learning and AI help turn messy web data into structured, usable information.
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⌚️ **Start**: 16:00 and end at 17:00, both online and offline in **Truhlárna Karlín** (Šaldova 388/5) - **Onsite attendance is limited to 100 people.**
🎙️ **Speakers:** Jan Mittner, Michal Marhan
🍻 **Networking** after the seminar – great food and cold beer waiting for you!
**🎥 Recording:** After the event we will publish a recording and post a link to it in the comments.
🚪**Doors open** at 15:45, and the event officially starts at 16:00.
Your expertise is about to take off. Can't wait to have you on board!
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**Who is hosting the event**
**GLAMI** is a leading European fashion discovery platform active in 14 countries. It brings 500,000 orders monthly to the 4,000+ shops listed. [GLAMI](https://glami.group/) has an in-house team of 10+ AI researchers and developers. Machine learning models handle the entire personalization and catalog ranking process, manage bidding in marketing tools, and take care of content management and categorization.
[Tonda Hoskovec](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonin-hoskovec-52b611a0/), CAIO at GLAMI, is the main organizer of Miton AI Times.
**Miton** is a Czech VC with portfolio companies like Rossum, Equilibre, or Rohlik. Apart from supporting Miton AI Times, Miton also issues the bi-weekly [AI Newsletter](https://mitonainewsletter.substack.com/).
[Read more about Miton and AI](https://www.miton.cz/en/ai/)
Global Hackathon: Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents
**!!! Registration Global Hackathon Registration:** https://bitgn.com/
**!!! Registration for the Vienna Headquarter On-Site Event (location tbd):** https://airtable.com/appSzS1Qf9d7I2nKm/pagRrWk0edZbznpPF/form
Join us in Vienna for the on-site gathering of the global **Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents Hackathon**.
Learn more: https://ai-mission.eu/hackathon.html
More than **500 participants worldwide** have already registered to build personal AI agents and compete on the global BitGN leaderboard.
While the development phase runs globally, we are hosting a **local in-person event in Vienna** on April 11 to bring the community together for hacking, collaboration, and networking. Meet **fellow inspiring people**, work on your agent, and enjoy **pizza, drinks, and a great builder atmosphere**.
Supported by **AI Austria, AI Impact Mission, Klartext AI, and TIMETOACT Group Österreich**.
**Challenge:** Build a trustworthy personal autonomous agent, connect it to the BitGN evaluation platform, and compete on a global leaderboard. Please bring your own laptop and ideally arrive with a working setup (recommended: VSCode or PyCharm + UV).
**Timeline:** Development phase runs from **March 15 – April 11, 2026**. On **April 11 (Vienna on-site)**:
Doors open 09:00
Opening & keynotes 10:30
Final tweaks 11:00
Pizza break 13:00
Evaluation release 14:00
Leaderboard reveal and awards 18:00
Drinks and networking until 21:00.
**Teams:** Up to four people per team. Teams may include both on-site and remote participants.
**Prizes:** Winner certificates, AIM merch, and more to be announced.
Applications for the Vienna event are open until **April 3, 2026 (23:59 CET)**. Selected participants will be notified by **April 5**.
Happy hacking! 🚀
VATA's Weekly Portrait Event
(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!
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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
Notion Vienna #10 - Custom AI Agents and more
If you are curious to know about what Notion can do this meetup is for you.
**Agenda**:
Philipp Stelzel: Deep Dive: Custom AI Agents – How to Use AI for Knowledge Management
Beatrix Beer: How to Use Notion Effectively (Without Wasting Time)
Nooa Adams: In a quick live demo, Nooa will show you how tp control Notion with Claude AI.
**Afterwards**:
Drinks, food, networking, template swaps, and questions answered.
Join us, meet fellow Notioneers, and level up your workflow
**Afterwards**:
Drinks, food, networking, template swaps, and questions answered.
Join us, meet fellow Notioneers, and level up your workflow
UX Vienna Mornings: Product Management and User Experience Breakfast 🌄
**Attention: As the first Friday of the month falls on Good Friday, which is during the Easter holidays, the next UX Vienna Mornings event will be held on Friday 10 April.**
Are you interested in product management and user experience? Are you an early bird? Join us for **UX Vienna Mornings**, a casual breakfast meetup.
Meet like-minded people, discuss interesting topics, and expand your professional network in a great atmosphere.
Our agenda:
1. Introduce yourself: Share what you do or what you like.
2. Learn about job opportunities and upcoming events.
3. Discuss your topics or projects. Is there a question you would like to discuss? Or a project you would like to share? Please bring them along!
4. Network and chat.
**UX Vienna Mornings** take place on the first Friday of every month from 8 am to 10 am.
Please note that this location only accepts cash.
By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any recording containing your likeness in any medium for any purpose.
Accessible services for people with special needs: For assistance from a public transport stop to the venue and back, please email Max Scheugl at m@nofro.com
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CBusData: The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI
One does not simply build reports on OLTP data. Join us on an epic journey from the depths of raw, normalized tables to the shining halls of a well-modeled star schema fit for Power BI greatness. We will demystify the differences between OLTP and OLAP, walk through star schema vs snowflake (and why Power BI has a clear favorite), and show you the compression differences between normalized and columnar storage that will make you never look at an OLTP model the same way again.
We will cover the different types of dimensions, when to use them, and how to handle Slowly Changing Dimensions without losing your mind. You will leave knowing exactly how to identify a bad model, how to convert OLTP data into a clean star schema, and how to forge relationships that rule them all.
Whether you are a data wizard, a curious hobbit, or somewhere in between, your models will never be the same.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - The Data-Driven Brand
**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception**
Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory.
For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy.
She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps).
Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way.
**About Our Speaker**
Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s?
This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation?
We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee.
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)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty.
Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast.
Look for us upstairs!
Accidental Friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together
The April Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **April 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and we will be joined online by **Kayla Boor**.
You're welcome to come meet in-person at our meeting location, the offices of Improving at
**[6000 Freedom Square Dr,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Unit 110,](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
**[Independence, OH 44131](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Improving/@41.4004167,-81.6614462,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x8830e5b8255c5919:0xd8297060eb68fe04!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830dc7a0fe35dc9:0xbfc4710ecadfc5c!8m2!3d41.4004127!4d-81.6588713!16s%2Fg%2F1hm3hkqp3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDQzMC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)**
[Teams Link ](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22562814501129?p=w1cSxeUXFTVeIpZiMw)if anyone needs it after RSVP-ing for in person.
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Agenda:
**5:00 PM EST**: Online and in-person meeting begins with a social hour. This is an unstructured hour where you can join us to catch up and meet other group members before the session starts. There will be food brought in for in-person attendees.
**6:00 PM EST**: Elections, announcements, followed by our feature presentation. See below for presentation details.
**7:30 PM EST**: Optionally after the main presentations, the in-person crowd may go out for snacks and drinks at a local establishment.
We hope to see you there!
Session Abstract
**Accidental friends: How a DBA and an SRE worked together to optimize the system.**
Are you receiving nonactionable alerts? Does your team have issues communicating with one another? This session explores real world experiences my team has faced the last several years. We will talk about why collaboration is important and how to collaborate more effectively. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate with team members and be ready to make small changes daily that have a lasting impact over time.
\*\*NEW SPEAKER
\*Please note, that we will be using Microsoft Teams for the online portion of this meeting. You may want to join a few minutes early to ensure you do not have any issues. If you are attending in person, there are large TVs at the office, and you do not need to bring a laptop or use Teams.
Pattycake 🧁Meetup
Join us again this Saturday for drinks and sweets at this delicious Vegan co-op bakery. Mingle with likeminded Columbus Vegans.
We will aim to sit outside after purchasing items and hopefully taking in cooperative weather.
Special note on parking: Please try to park along Acton, Richards and/or Chatham streets so as to free up the lot at the back of the building for pick-up orders. Thank you. 😊
Patty Cake offers everything from cupcakes, cookies, cakes, muffins, whoopie pies, as well as gluten free goodies. They also have coffee, oat milk and cold brew
Hike Bexley - UPDATED DATE
Meet at Wolfe Park parking lot by tennis courts. We willl walk along Alum Creek trail, through Jeffrey Mansion Park then along Bexley neighborhood and back.
Optional lunch at Trolley District.





















