Design Futures

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

Wir bieten allen Interessierten die Möglichkeit, mit Elektronik zu basteln. Workshops und Vorträge zu verschiedenen Themen rund um Elektronik und Software sind willkommen. Von Arduino bis zu komplett selbst entwickelten High-End Schaltungen sind wir für alle kreativen Ideen offen. Wir haben auch Gruppen rund um das Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Wir treffen uns immer am Dienstag und am Freitag ab 18:00 Uhr. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr jederzeit Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten elektronischen Gehversuche starten. Wenn zeitgleich in den vorderen Räumen Workshops oder Vorträge stattfinden, kann hinten Werkstattbetrieb stattfinden.

This is an [in-person communication lab](https://www.presentation-school.com/berlin-presentation-lab) that helps professionals speak clearly and confidently under pressure using proven methods. Most people don’t struggle because they don’t practice enough. They struggle because they practice without the right principles. This session focuses on deliberate, guided practice informed by performance psychology, neuroscience, and modern communication training. **What You Will Do** * Learn one science-based communication principle that improves real-world performance. * Train that principle in structured speaking exercises designed for skill development. * Receive clear, professional feedback you can apply immediately. Practice and feedback are guided by experienced communication professionals who work with executives and senior professionals. This is not peer-to-peer feedback or open discussion. **Who Should Attend?** * Non-native English speakers * Professionals who present, lead meetings, or speak up at work * Anyone who overthinks, freezes, or loses clarity under pressure * People who want structured improvement, not just repetition No prior experience is required. **What This is NOT** * A lecture. * A motivational talk. * A public performance. * Unstructured open practice. * Peer-led feedback or opinion-based critique. **Before The Session** Before the session, participants complete a short preparation form to clarify their goals and common communication challenges. This helps ensure the practice and feedback during the lab are as relevant and effective as possible. **Optional:** Participants may submit a short video (1–2 minutes) or written questions. This is optional and used to personalise focus areas and examples during the session. No individual coaching is provided. **After the Session** Participants receive a short follow-up pack with key takeaways, practical drills, a reflection question, and guidance on next steps. **Practical Information** Language: English Duration: 2 hours Format: In-person, structured group lab Address: Chausseestraße 86, 10115 Berlin Healthy snacks and water provided. Price: €25 per session If you are looking for a professional, practical way to improve how you communicate and want to train using principles that actually lead to results, this lab is a good place to start.

BHNT 108: the first BHNT in 2026. The title is a homage to Gladys West who just passed (RIP) and a hint to the current geopolitical turmoil. But your hacks do not have to be connected to this in any way (bonus points if they do though) - we just give every edition a title connected to current events. But all hacks welcome. Please [RSVP](https://smokesignal.events/did:plc:mho5wxz2wvccynomj7r2zxaz/3mcutau7b5c2x) and bring your hacks! There are 8 dynamically allocated Slots that consist of 5min presentation + 5min conversation with the audience. Follow us on [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/bhnt.c-base.org), [X (fka twitter)](https://www.twitter.com/BerlinHacknTell), [Mastodon](https://chaos.social/@BHNT) or [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#bhnt:c-base.org). To refresh your memories or get familiar with the concept - see some old hacks here: https://bhnt.c-base.org Hope to see you all there - looking forward - all Hacks welcome!

* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism. We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific. **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com

Register here 👉 https://bettermile.com/last-mile-meetup-event 🚚 Ready to Navigate the Next Transformation Wave? The logistics world is shifting fast — powered by AI, data, and digital innovation. Join us for Last Mile Delivery Meetup #11, where industry leaders and innovators share how they’re overcoming transformation barriers and unlocking new growth opportunities. We’re honored to welcome our first keynote speakers: 🎙️ Charles Brewer, Group CEO, Pos Malaysia With more than three decades of leadership experience at DHL and as former COO of Canada Post, Charles brings unmatched insights into e-commerce logistics, cross-border parcels, and innovative first- and last-mile delivery solutions. 🎙️ Steffen Ochsenreither, Digital Lead Logistic Service Operations, Swiss Post A driving force behind AI and IoT adoption at Swiss Post, Steffen leads efforts to digitize workflows and build data-driven business models across logistics operations. 🎙️Christian Oestergaard, MSc, is Lead Visionary & Senior Group Strategist for IT-Production/IoT/AI at PostNord, where he drives the digital transformation of parcel networks, out-of-home delivery and last-mile operations across the Nordics. Expect inspiring success stories, practical frameworks, and forward-looking perspectives on harnessing technology to reimagine parcel delivery. 📅 Date: 27 January 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Join us in Berlin (Better Space) & Online Let’s connect, learn, and shape the next chapter of last-mile logistics together. Note: Photographs and video recordings will be made during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any visual material, you can participate online without being recorded. Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing insights that matter! [#lastmile](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23lastmile&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [#lastmilemeetup](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23lastmilemeetup&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [#berlinmeetup](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23berlinmeetup&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

We are excited to feature **David Watson**, who is currently a Lecturer at **King's College London** and will discuss **"Can Humans Flourish in the Age of AI? The Inverse Alignment Problem: AI and Moral Dilemmas**", lasting approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, seize the opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to share ideas and questions while enjoying free drinks and pizza. **Door close by 7.15pm, so please come early! Also, "attend"ing (RSVP) here on Meetup is strictly necessary to be guaranteed entry.** Please note that Meetup has recently been quite keen on promoting its Plus program. However, you are not obligated to purchase it, as both our events and the platform remain free. **Who is this event for?** This event is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. We especially design it for students, PhD candidates, academic researchers, and industry professionals with a research focus in machine learning. **Abstract**: The "alignment problem" in AI ethics refers to the challenge of instilling human values into automated systems. This is difficult for many reasons, not least because humans themselves are poorly aligned—our behavior as individuals and societies routinely deviates from our stated values. I propose a different challenge, which I argue is simpler to solve and more immediately beneficial. "Inverse alignment" is the task of using AI to help us live up to our own values. I examine two questions: Could AI help us become better individuals? Could AI help us build more just societies? Focusing on weakness of will and coordination failures, I explore whether and how AI might address these pervasive moral dilemmas. I argue that the primary obstacles are not technological but rather individual and structural vices that drive poor decision-making. While AI-enabled interventions could potentially help under the right conditions, there are real risks associated with overreliance on inverse alignment strategies. Any serious AI ethics discourse must nevertheless grapple with this possibility, given its profound implications for human flourishing. **Bio**: [David](https://dswatson.github.io/) is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at King’s College London, where his research spans machine learning, philosophy of science, and computational biology. He received his DPhil from the University of Oxford, focusing on algorithmic fairness and explainability, and was previously a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Statistical Science at University College London, working on causal discovery and inference. He also serves as an Associate Editor at *Minds & Machines* and contributes as a Data Scientist at Queen Mary University’s Centre for Translational Bioinformatics. We are [BLISS](https://bliss.berlin/) e.V., the **AI** **organization** in Berlin that **connects like-minded individuals** who share great interest and passion for the field of machine learning. This winter 2025/26, we will, again, host an exciting speaker series on site in Berlin, featuring excellent researchers from Tübingen AI Center, DeepMind, Microsoft, King's College London, cohere, and ETH Zürich. Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin/) Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin](https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin) Disclaimer: By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Join us for another evening with the Product Management Society Berlin! We’re bringing together product designers, product managers, founders, and engineers for a relaxed night of networking. This time, we're introducing a light activity designed to connect beginners and more experienced product people. Using a question deck, we’ll open up discussions, listen to refreshing perspectives and learn from each other. No pressure, no panels. Grab your tea and join in! If you're in the product world or want to be, come connect with your community. Anyone interested in Product Design or Product Management is welcome - especially if you work between fields, are switching roles, or are simply curious about how others approach their work. As always, the event follows a relaxed format at a casual, after-work venue, giving participants plenty of time to meet fellow product people and exchange ideas. See you there! ☕️

Das alte T-Shirt mit einem Statement-Print wiederbeleben, eine verlorene Spielfigur nachdrucken oder einen Stempel designen: MeetUp im Humboldt Forum! In diesem dreistündigen Workshop sind alle Interessierten mit und ohne Vorkenntnisse dazu eingeladen, verschiedene Maker Space Technologien kennenzulernen. Wir erklären an unterschiedlichen Terminen (s.u.), wie sich mit Laser Cutter, 3D-Drucker, Schneidplotter, Näh- oder Stickmaschine nützliche Dinge für den Alltag herstellen lassen. Inspiriert von den aktuellen Ausstellungen und Themen des Hauses, können am Laptop mit der Software Inkscape oder Tinkercad eigene Grafiken und Objekte entworfen und gestaltet werden. Wer sich geschickt anstellt, kann am Ende ein fertiges Produkt mit nach Hause nehmen. Die Personenzahl ist begrenzt. Bitte buchen Sie am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer pro Person ein kostenfreies Teilnahmeticket! Der Workshop ist nicht für Kinder und Jugendliche unter 16 Jahren geeignet. **Die nächsten Termine und Themen** * 3\. und 10\. Januar 2026 Kleine Aufnäher & Patches mit der Stickmaschine * 31\. Januar und 7\. Februar 2026 Textildruck mit Schneidplotter und Transferpresse – Bitte T\-Shirt oder Beutel aus Baumwolle mitbringen\! * 28\. Februar und 7\. März 2026 Schmuckstücke und Anhänger aus dem 3D\-Drucker * 28\. März und 4\. April 2026 Stempel & Schablonen aus dem Laser Cutter **Weitere Informationen:** Kostenfrei. **Bitte buchen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer. Die Ticketbuchung im Voraus und im Webshop ist nicht möglich.** Dauer: 180 min. Ab 16 Jahre. Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch. Rollstuhlgerecht. Ort: Werkräume, 1. OG. Maximal 15 Personen.

Kick off the new year with our first gathering of 2026! As the days get colder, we’re bringing the Flutter community together for an evening of fresh inspiration and cutting-edge tech. Join us at Knowunity for a night of learning, networking, and a deep dive into the future of user interfaces. **Schedule** **18:30 — Doors Open & New Year Welcome** Check in, grab a drink, and catch up with the community as we start the year strong. **19:00 — Opening Remarks** A greeting from Flutter Berlin and our hosts at Knowunity to kick off the evening. **Talk 1 — From Prompts to Pixels: LLM-Powered Interfaces using Generative UI** Imagine asking an LLM a question and instead of receiving a static wall of text, you receive a fully tailored interactive interface that's built on the fly, specific to your task. In this talk, we'll dive into Google's new Generative UI paradigm and how it can be applied with Flutter. You’ll learn what it's capable of today, how it works under the hood, and how you can start integrating Generative UI patterns into your own Flutter applications. **Talk 2 — Pushing the boundaries of Dart and Flutter** This talk takes you on a short but unconventional journey: from re-implementing core Flutter concepts from scratch in the terminal, to building a coding agent on top of it - and eventually making Flutter run inside Minecraft. Along the way, I’ll share the technical challenges, unexpected lessons, and finally reveal why I actually did all of this in the first place 🙂 **20:00 — Networking** Meet fellow Flutter devs, exchange ideas, and chat over snacks. **22:00 — Doors Close** We say goodbye and step back into the crisp January night.

Join this **Interview Simulation** session — to sharpen the skills for both interviews **and** architectural pitches. 💡 How it works The event is split into three parts: 1. **Most common behavioral & HR questions** \- you will receive a printed list of behavioral/HR questions and we brainstorm tips on how to prepare for them 2. **Interview Simulation (10 minute rounds)** – One participant acts as the interviewee and answers a round of behavioral and design-focused questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one interview question. 3. **Feedback Round** – The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged. 💡You will be asked: * **Behavioral questions** (“Tell me about yourself”, “Describe a challenge you faced...”) * **Technical questions** (based on your tech stack) * **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code) No need to prepare anything in advance — just bring curiosity and an open mind. Feel free to bring your CV if you’d like feedback from others, or share a few words if you’re currently job hunting. If so, we will also brainstorm answers to more common questions that you were asked. Whether you’re preparing for an interview or simply want to grow as a software designer or architect, this session is for you. Note: location is restaurant Hackesher Hoff: https://maps.app.goo.gl/btSChwkJzaoUSfN7A 💡Resources: * IT portfolio ideas: ideabrowser.com , reddit.com/r/SideProject * mock interview platforms: pramp.com , interviewbit.com , finalroundai.com * online coding platforms: leetcode.com, hackerrank.com, codewars.com , codingame.com , projecteuler.net ,techiedelight.com , exercism.org * confidence building exercises: [Confidence exercises ](https://limewire.com/d/o4tZw#RLA03qdOxU) , [reddit discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1cjlblp/how_in_the_world_do_you_keep_your_selfesteem_up/) , [another discussion](https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-self-esteem-from-being-destroyed-while-job-hunting) , [quora discussion](https://www.quora.com/In-my-late-50s-I-find-myself-out-of-work-for-the-first-time-in-30-years-How-do-I-replace-apprehension-and-anxiety-with-confidence-to-job-hunt) * success stories: [story 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1p8faip/i_finally_landed_a_remote_job_after_10_months_of/), [story 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1fdpeg2/how_i_landed_multiple_remote_job_offers_my_remote/)

FLOW Meditation - is an active, fun & expansive shared auditory experience Schedule - After the buffet and News you can use at 21:00 we announce the meditation 21:45 – Head back to back room 22:00 - Session Start, explanation, warm up & first round - planting seeds & deepening the roots 23:00 - Closing, feedback, chill out 23:30 – End Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…: • a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together… • a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like… Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed during the last 12 years of facilitating these sessions. Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments… All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. • no experience with meditation or music is needed to participate and enjoy Entrance at the door: 10-20€ Audio samples • https://soundcloud.com/user-164945673/sets/flow-vocal-meditation-spring-2023-real-magic-with-11-strangers • https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/2019/11/19/proof-of-real-magic/ • https://soundcloud.com/das-baumhaus/sets/improvisational-groove-orchestra-baumhaus-23072017 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/ebb-and-flow-p2-edit-2 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/gently-flowing-through-a?in=scott-bolden/sets/ego-session-5-nov-13-2014 Private session for groups and organizations are available upon request contact – info@baumhausberlin.de www.baumhausberlin.de

# **Program January 31, 2026: Community Night** #### Special Themes: Save Baumhaus Crowdfunding Since 2015 Community Networking Night is all about bringing together people from many walks of life who share a common desire to do what they can to make the world a better place. Enjoy meeting people in an authentic and informal atmosphere, developing organic relationships, sharing perspectives and collaboratively supporting each other. This time it's even more special because Baumhaus needs your help to get through this transitional period. Share your ideas for what you would like to see happen or help make happen at Baumhaus this coming year. [Contribute to the Baumhaus crowdfunding campaign](https://www.goodcrowd.org/saving-das-baumhaus) and spread the word! **12:00 \- 19:00 \| Arrival & Community Connection \+ Open Art Salon** Open networking in our Open Greeting Zone where you can feel free to introduce yourself to anyone in the space at any time and expect the same in return. Settle in, grab some water, coffee or tea, and connect with fellow change makers. Get a first hand look at our current mosaic project we just installed and learn how you can join in with this or other collaborative projects in Baumhaus like the vertical garden or worm compost. Join us anytime on Saturday for a laid back but productive **Open Art Salon**. Save some money, meet some new people and create the perfect gift or artwork! Step into a space to reconnect with what truly matters — yourself, the people who lift you up, and those you wish to honor. **Create gifts for others or keepsakes for yourself, infused with your presence and intention.** Feel free to bring some your own materials that have special meaning or value like photographs, sketches, dried leaves, a feather, a patterned textile, an old journal, magazines, glitter, a piece of old wood, dried flowers or whatever! We will have stations set up around the space for you to work on making cards, a recipe book, a drawing, a painting with watercolor or acrylic, making collages on cardboard or wood, hand sanding/coloring/oiling unique wood pieces as charms or a necklace. Our special guest, May hails from Burma bringing with her talent in drawing and painting plus her passion for helping other people to learn these skills. She host a regular series of Sunday events that are open for anyone to join. [https://www.instagram.com/artby_may_partofspring/](https://www.instagram.com/artby_may_partofspring/) Nils will be installing wooden roof tiles & Scott from Baumhaus will help with finishing wood pieces that were sustainably harvested branches from the forests of Brandenburg by Nils from Badabaum. [https://www.badabaum.de/](https://www.badabaum.de/) **18:00 \- 19:45 \| Community Cooking** Join us in the the kitchen to see how we can take our selection of food sharing donations and bio veggies straight from the regenerative farm and create a delicious vegan menu. Bring something to tie your hair back if you would like to join in, we provide the aprons! **18:30 - 19:30 [Saving Baumhaus - Crowdfunding Launch!](_wp_link_placeholder)** \- After our project funding ended we are left to start over again with making the Baumhaus financially sustainable\. The objective is to raise enough money to pay the costs of keeping the Baumhaus open for 3 months\, around 12\.000€ until we fill the gap with space rentals and paid services or project work this Spring\. We are looking ahead to developing new collaborations\, partnerships\, supports and new event concepts\. [Take a look at our new website](https://www.baumhausberlin.de/) and let us know what you think. Baumhaus founder, Scott will give a brief overview of where Baumhaus is headed next and how to get involved. **20:00 Community Night Buffet Opening** – it’s all vegan, with CSA/Solawi veggies and some food sharing items plus the standard tea, water, coffee or bring your own drinks! We recommend joining us the latest at this time so you can enjoy some of the food:) **21:00 “News You Can Use”** – you can briefly (1min) introduce yourself, let us know what you need help with, if you have resources to share/offer or know of something interesting going on we might want to know about **21:30 Cleaning the kitchen** loading the dishwasher, cleaning the pots washing the dishes **21:45 “FLOW” group vocal meditation** (seminar room) – more info here - [https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/flow/](https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/flow/) **23:00 end at Baumhaus** and head over to Panke Club... check out pics from our last events on our News and Events page or here - [https://www.facebook.com/baumhausberlin/photos_albums](https://www.facebook.com/baumhausberlin/photos_albums?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVdWIgHkPFOHjg4LXA50TXTugfTmpaDbDA_7ZECr1XNXuD64Dx-UQRG6eO1HzGH6Ngmy--X36f4_KR3loNevkF_iniyQoqZicNQ7LDO5XMzjaWTUERfBuOdALSeWa4ocZ7wnMcX5Nq7rh9JO8QNCFER&__tn__=q)

Meditation for the City is a live audiovisual performance engaging breath, attention, and stillness under conditions of constant acceleration. Digitally processed natural imagery meets live acoustic sound. Together, they form a temporary situation in which bodies can slow down. As recovery. As escape. As a way of noticing what continuous stimulation and extraction tend to suppress. One part of the performance takes the form of a guided breathing meditation, structured through rhythm and sound. Elsewhere, guidance recedes. Attention is left open. Meditation is approached here not as a private technique, but as a collective and material practice. One shaped by social and economic conditions. Slowness is not neutral. It is a prerequisite for reflection on how nervous systems are organized, how exhaustion becomes normal, and how ways of living settle into the body. ––– No prior experience with meditation is required. Seating will be available. Visitors are welcome to bring their own yoga mats or cushions if they wish. ––– August Shells is an ongoing research-based art practice by Maciej Kodzis, blending visual art, sound, and ecological philosophy. \* This is a free event but donations can be made at the door to support Baumhaus continuing to offer open program \* Fri, 30.01.2026 19:00 – 20:00 Baumhaus Berlin Gerichtstr. 23 VH Eg 13347 Berlin

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

**Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!** **GGJ SITE** [https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026](https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026) **REGISTRATION** Fill out this form >>> [https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7) <<< *PLEASE NOTE* \- We have limited capacity so us knowing In\-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin' \- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/)! **Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially [here](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7).** Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development! Want to know all the details? [Check out the official GGJ site](https://globalgamejam.org/faq) and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer [account](https://globalgamejam.org/user/register). \-\-\-\-\- **EVENT DETAILS** Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically! An **[Event Details doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing)** can be read for all your info! **Building Hours + Security** available throughout the event **Parking:** See [parking spots highlighted in blue](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view). (see new as of last year) *All Locations:* **DSB 121**, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms **DSB126**, Small Classroom / Break-out room **DSB127**, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc) **DSB136**, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs). **DSB142**, Presentation room **DSB146**, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab **VENUE TIME & SPACE** **Friday** 5:00pm - 12am Event launch - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/pV40YzllqoY?feature=share) **Saturday** 7am - 12am **Sunday** 7am - 7:00pm Event closing - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/stxxCCPzy2A?feature=share) **MISC. RESOURCES** **Wifi:** We will have access to the GUEST network \- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th **Map** [CCAD Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view?usp=sharing) **Wavier** [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view) **Schedule** [Updated Regularly](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EONsxtr3S-bRvIp_s12os-JA-M7uEW207bi9MVfrvbM/edit?usp=sharing) **Event Details** [All in one spot for all event details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing) **SPONSORS** Global Game Jam ([GGJ](https://globalgamejam.org/)) Columbus College of Art and Design ([CCAD](https://www.ccad.edu/)) The Central Ohio GameDev Group ([COGG](https://thecogg.com/)) [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/) \- Discord game jam bot [GDEX](https://www.thegdex.com/)/[Multivarious](https://www.multivarious.com/) \- Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**TBA**

I love my job and one of the main things I do is help customers get going with any of the data technologies at Microsoft. Right now there are a lot of my customers asking about Microsoft Fabric. It's hard to weave across all the shiny new options across the Fabric landscape, let alone figure out where it fits into your organization. In this session we'll focus on answering one question - how can I get data into Fabric? We'll talk through the "it depends" options and see some of the options in live demos.

OWASP is ending use of Meetup, so I built an eventbrite for the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-development-risk-case-studies-and-how-agentic-ai-is-the-future-of-appsec-tickets-1981450622150?aff=oddtdtcreator AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed, dramatically accelerating velocity while introducing new categories of risk. As organizations adopt AI-assisted coding, autonomous agents, and increasingly complex model interactions, traditional application security approaches struggle to keep pace. This talk examines emerging AI-driven risks through real case studies from the field, highlighting issues such as insecure code generation, data-leakage pathways, model manipulation, and evolving supply-chain threats. We will explore how engineering teams must adapt their people, processes, and governance models to secure AI-augmented development workflows effectively. The session will then introduce agentic AI as the next evolution in application security—autonomous systems capable of continuous analysis, multi-step reasoning, and real-time remediation. Attendees will learn how combining agentic AI with modern practices can reduce developer friction, improve coverage, and create a future-ready application security strategy designed for the demands of AI-native software development

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)