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Hello everyone! We're excited to announce **Vienna's first official** **Codex Community Meetup**, co-hosted with **Vienna AI Engineering** on Monday, April 27! For this meetup we are returning to **Greentube** who will generously host us at their HQ on **Wiedner Hauptstraße**. Catch up on the latest Codex updates, see live demos, and learn best practices from power users. Hear directly from the top teams of the [Codex Hackathon Vienna](https://luma.com/18ivobmb?tk=RIkbHV) about what they built, see live demos of their projects, and learn best practices from power users of Codex. Whether you’re already using Codex or simply curious about coding agents, this is your chance to connect with peers and explore how AI is transforming the way we build software. ⚠️ **Important: [The official registration is on Luma only](https://luma.com/vienna-ai-engineering) and spots are limited there to 150.** In order to avoid double-bookings, we'll restrict the RSVPs here only to the Organizer Team. 👉 Everybody else please **[register on Luma](https://luma.com/vienna-ai-engineering)** The venue check-in will use the Luma guestlist, so please make sure you're registered there. FYI, since some of our partners like OpenAI use Luma to coordinate events worldwide, we must also use it when we make branded events like this one. So in order to make sure you are directly informed about this type of events, make sure you **[subscribe to our Luma calendar](https://luma.com/vienna-ai-engineering)**. The Meetup platform has been having a lot of hiccups in recent years, and if Luma turns out to be better, we might even switch to it as our main platform permanently. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Schedule** 18:00 - Get together with food and beverages 18:30 - Welcome & Intro 18:40 - Presentations from the top hackathon teams 20:30 - More drinks & networking. Join us on April 27 for an evening of demos, insights, and networking at the **Greentube HQ**! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This event is sponsored by **Greentube GmbH** **Greentube** is one of the world's leading full-service providers in the online and mobile gaming sector, offering high-end entertainment and cutting-edge technology solutions. Sponsoring the Vienna AI Engineering Meetup is part of our effort to contribute to the growth of a vibrant tech and AI engineering community in Vienna. **Careers at Greentube** Interested in joining our team? Explore current opportunities and learn more about working at Greentube on our careers page: [https://www.greentube.com/careers/](https://www.greentube.com/careers/)

## The Portrait League – Paid Studio Sessions for Serious Hobby Photographers This is a structured portrait community — not a casual meetup. The Portrait League is a recurring studio (location) gathering for photographers who want to improve their portrait and headshot work in a focused, constructive environment. Each session will focus on a specific studio concept: – Classic 1-light headshots – Dramatic low-key portraits – High-key commercial looks – Editorial portrait setups – Creative color lighting Model included. We don’t rush for quantity. We work for quality. The goal is simple: Refine technique. Improve consistency. Develop a recognizable portrait style. This is for photographers who: • Want structured growth • Value critique over ego • Take their craft seriously • Prefer collaboration over chaos Spots are limited to maintain quality and productive energy. Investment Today: €15 Duration: approx. 2–3 hours If you want random shooting, this isn’t it. If you want to level up your portrait game, join the league. ***

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Get ready for a Pub Quiz Night at Munchy The Urban Kitchen, where curiosity meets good vibes. From world culture and history to pop culture, sports, music, cinema, and unexpected facts — this quiz is all about testing what you really know. Bring your friends, form a team, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed yet competitive evening. No phones, no Google — just brains, laughs, and great pub energy. Whether you’re a quiz lover or just in for a fun night out, everyone’s welcome. Expect a friendly atmosphere, mixed questions for all levels, and a night that’s more about enjoying the moment than just winning. Think fast, trust your instincts, and let’s see who takes the crown. Good questions. Cold drinks. Proper pub quiz vibes. Enjoy your nice Monday evening! [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/makingfriendsinvienna)❤️ [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/makingfriendsinvienna) Do you have questions? Write us on Instagram

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

Join our outdoor yoga class in Vienna for a relaxing park yoga session designed for beginners and experienced yogis. Please read the complete event description ✨ What to Expect • Breath-led Yoga Flow • Gentle stretching and mindful movement • Relaxing outdoor atmosphere • Friendly and welcoming community 🧘 Level Beginner to intermediate 🎒 What to Bring • Yoga mat • Comfortable clothes • Water 💛 Energy Exchange Pay what you feel right (suggested between €10-€20) **Join us for instant updates:** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/JbCZPIUQrCv6lhd00M0oXI** 📍 **Location**: Auer-Welsbach Park – near the U4 Grünbergasse exit We will be at this location https://maps.app.goo.gl/YfwydU7UN9YiWZWE6 More details: Exit the U4 at Grünbergasse. When you come out of the station, turn left and cross the street. You’ll see the park entrance directly ahead. Walk about 100 meters inside the park, and you’ll find us on the right side on the grass

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

At the next UX Vienna Club at **[Das Packhaus](https://daspackhaus.at/en#what-brings-you-here)**, our new event sponsor & partner 🙌 , we ask you to **share how you use AI tools to work more efficiently.** No slides needed, no pressure: just bring your experiences and tell us what you learned, what works for you and what doesn't - or simply come to listen and be inspired by others. The second half of the evening is all about **networking and conversation** over drinks and snacks (donations welcome, please bring some cash 😊). Whether you're looking to practice public speaking, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, this is the perfect evening to do so 🤩. We look forward to seeing you! 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.

Agenda (preliminary) 18:00 doors Open 18:20 welcome, doors closing soon 18:30 **Centralising and automating your API contracts using a schema registry** 19:30 Networking 20:00 **OpenJDK, the JCP and JUGs: contributing to Java to become a beyond senior expert** 21:00 networking Talk 1: **Centralising and automating your API contracts using a schema registry** No matter if REST or message-based, your APIs need to change. Describing the API using OpenAPI or some other specification language is good. But how to make sure all affected parties have the same version of the API spec and that spec changes don't happen before all API users are ready? Let's discover how schema registries can bring order and automation in this. We'll take a look at how you can use them with Java and why the choice of the schema specification language matters. **About Marián Varga** Marián Varga has worked with Java for more than 20 years. He wrote the book Mastering RESTful Web Services with Java and keeps helping software development projects get their integrations right. Talk 2: **OpenJDK, the JCP and JUGs: contributing to Java to become a beyond senior expert** The Java technology evolves through 3 main pillars: open source, standards and community participation. This interactive presentation will show what happens behind the scenes in those processes, how you can participate, and practical ways you can use Java's evolution to build technical expertise, and advance your career beyond the senior level. In this session you will: \- Understand the secret Java Champions use to build technical expertise \- How to think like Java's main architect\, and build impact in your project and beyond \- How to use Java's pillars to build a growth spiral for your own career **About Bruno Souza** Since 1995, [Bruno Souza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brjavaman/) has been helping Java developers advance their careers and work on exciting projects. A recognized Java Evangelist and Java Champion, as well as a board member of the Java Community Process, Bruno founded and leads SouJava, the Brazilian Java Users Society. In his book, “Developer Career Masterplan,” Bruno shares insights on career development for senior developers, topics he further explores in his Code4.life project.

Dear Data Enthusiasts, Come to the joint event with Women in AI Austria at UNIQA on the **29th of April** to explore how fragmented, heterogeneous data can be transformed into governed, AI-ready foundations that drive real impact. This evening we will hear how these challenges play out in two very different domains: managing workforce data at scale in insurance, and unifying multi-modal clinical data to support better patient outcomes in healthcare. **From Fragmented to Foundational: People Analytics at UNIQA** How do you turn fragmented People Data into a trusted, AI‑ready data foundation? This session shows how UNIQA uses Databricks as a core data platform for people analytics, integrating multiple sources into a governed People Datawarehouse. We will explore how to enable a single source of truth for workforce data to support responsible analytics, scalable dashboards, and AI‑ready datasets. [Stefanie Blaschke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-blaschke/), Head of group people analytics at UNIQA Stefanie is Head of Group People Analytics at UNIQA Insurance Group, specializing in turning complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights. **Scaling Clinical Intelligence with STETHOSCOPE** As healthcare faces a post-pandemic capacity crisis exacerbated by aging demographics, the industry's fragmented data—spanning clinical tables, medical imaging, and ECG recordings—remains its greatest untapped asset. We introduce STETHOSCOPE, an AI-driven framework built on Databricks that unifies these multi-modal streams to alleviate administrative burnout and drastically reduce the risk of misdiagnosis. This session demonstrates why the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform is the definitive backbone for high-stakes healthcare LLMOps, enabling the transition from chaotic data to actionable clinical insights. Through real-world case studies and field experience, we show how agentic architectures transform patient care and operational efficiency. [Monika Hujter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-hujter-65802512b/) and [Zsofia Prager](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsofia-prager-data-science/), Data Scientists at Hiflylabs Monika and Zsofia are Data Scientists at Hiflylabs, and work at the intersection of machine learning and real-world impact, with a current focus on healthcare AI. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **Important logistics:** ! We have 100 seats available — admission is based on an RSVP list, so make sure you RSVP early. Please provide your full name and company name when registering, as these are required to obtain your visitor card at UNIQA. Please arrive at 18:00 sharp for security reasons. When registering, please indicate your: name and last name, company name and your community affiliation (WiAI Austria, VDSG, or other) via the Meetup link below: [Registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGum-8XgZKe_zPUgejb_AjgHNvqzKkZrJH1PFCkD81JqggA/viewform?usp=header) We need it to give you a card to access the building. 🎤🎤 **Open Mic** We are going to open up the stage after the talks for community announcements. If you'd like to announce something, [open this slide deck](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yvFI_Lm7KjgletICOQ1hLW1hHKmCIPA1OWQF2EeZieo/edit?usp=sharing), make sure you are signed in with a google account, and click "View Only" -> "Request Edit Access". Explain in the text box what you want to announce, and we'll give you edit access to the slide deck. 🎤🎤 Also, please note that during the event, photos might be made and later posted on VDSG's or Women in AI Austria social media page. Please notify us if you do not agree. Attention attendees with food allergies. Please be aware that the food and drinks provided may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, or wheat. Best, The Organizer Team VDSG and WiAI Austria

Hi Deep Learners, It took us a while, but our next Deep Learning Meetup is taking place on **April 28** at Frequentis. Our topics this time are: Zero-Shot Forecasting with TiRex and Responsible Annotation Services. \*\*\* **Agenda:** * 18:15 Arrival * 18:30 **Introduction** by the meetup organizers * **Welcome** by the host: Frequentis * 18:45 **Talk 1:** **TiRex: Zero-Shot Forecasting Across Long and Short Horizons with Enhanced In-Context Learning** by Sebastian Böck *(NXAI GmbH)* * 19:30 **Announcements** * **Networking Break** * 20:00 **Talk 2:** **Combining technological precision with social responsibility in training data preparation** by Andreas Schachl *(Responsible Annotation Services)* * 20:45 **Networking** * \~21:30 **Wrap up & End** \*\*\* **Important Arrival Information:** * the closest metro stop is U6 Tscherttegasse; however, the track is closed in direction Siebenhirten: you'd have to go to next stop (Schöpfwerk) and then ride 1 stop back * Alternatives: * from U6/S Meidling: 15 min walking * Badner Bahn: Am Schöpfwerk * by bike * if you arrive by car: parking spots available **Talk Details:** **Talk 1:** **TiRex: Zero-Shot Forecasting Across Long and Short Horizons with Enhanced In-Context Learning** TiRex is a compact pre-trained forecasting model for zero-shot time series forecasting across both short and long horizons. Built on an xLSTM backbone, it combines recurrent state tracking and strong in-context learning with contiguous patch masking and masked inference, enabling robust forecasting and efficient uncertainty estimation. This talk outlines the key architectural and training choices behind the model, including data augmentation strategies and large-scale pre-training. Results on public benchmarks show strong zero-shot forecasting performance together with fast inference and a low memory footprint. The talk also highlights how TiRex representations transfer to downstream tasks such as time series classification, illustrating the promise of forecasting models as broader foundation models for time series. **About the speaker:** Sebastian Böck is Lead Researcher at NXAI, specializing in Deep Learning, Sequence Modeling, and Time Series Forecasting. He received his PhD in Computer Science from JKU in Linz and his diploma degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the Technical University in Munich. Long before his current focus on the efficiency and scalability of foundation models, he pioneered the application of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) in Music Information Retrieval—spanning onset detection, beat tracking, and polyphonic transcription. This early work cemented his deep expertise in state-tracking and recurrent architectures. Today, his research at NXAI centers on overcoming the fundamental scaling and inference bottlenecks of modern AI through the extended Long Short-Term Memory (xLSTM) paradigm and its application across diverse modalities. **Talk 2:** **Combining technological precision with social responsibility in training data preparation** This presentation introduces Responsible Annotation Services (RAS), a specialized All-Austrian provider of high-quality data processing. Founded as a spin-off of the non-profit Responsible Annotation, RAS leverages a unique workforce of neurodivergent experts to deliver exceptional attention to detail, pattern recognition, and perseverance - helping to create reliable, ethical, and effective AI systems. Three distinct case studies will be presented demonstrating the versatility across modalities and industries: Bank Foyer Safety: A strategic collaboration with KEBA to refine their AI assistant, KeBob. This involved the meticulous labeling of human postures and mobility aid usage to enhance real-time emergency detection in semi-public banking environments. Text Annotation: A dive into our natural language processing project with Newsadoo, showcasing how our team structures complex textual data to train advanced language models with high semantic accuracy. Air-Vehicle Surveillance: A large-scale project with Frequentis involving the annotation of approximately 5 million video frames for airport monitoring, transforming raw footage into precise training data. **About the Speaker:** Andreas Schachl is a seasoned tech leader and open source enthusiast who believes that creating a better future requires action — not just ideas. Together with his friend Hans‑Peter Kranewitter, Andreas co‑founded Responsible Annotation Services, an AI‑focused venture that streamlines the entire data pipeline. Their key to success is a neuro‑diverse team of annotation experts who consistently deliver top‑tier results at high speed, even over prolonged periods. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our April Meetup. Your VDLM organizer team.

**❗️ 👉 TO THE EVENT:** [Kafka through the lens of .NET](https://www.meetup.com/dotnet-austria/events/313929442/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385)**❗️** In cooperation with the [.NET Community Austria by DotNetDevs.at](https://www.meetup.com/dotnet-austria/) we are hosting a meetup **at the SQUER Office Vienna** **👉** Please register on the dedicated [Kafka through the lens of .NET](https://www.meetup.com/dotnet-austria/events/313929442/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385) Page to join us on April 28th at 6:00 PM 🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you there!

A hands-on migration and tuning workshop for DACH engineers moving from cloud APIs to local LLMs. 📅 **28.04.2026 · 17:30 – 22:00 CET** 📍 **fiskaly office — Mariahilfer Str. 36, Wien** ⚠️ **RSVPs are handled on Eventbrite, not Meetup.** Marking yourself as "going" here does not reserve your spot. Please register on Eventbrite 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.at/e/off-cloud-by-sovereign-ai-lab-tickets-1987825036194](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/off-cloud-by-sovereign-ai-lab-tickets-1987825036194) *** **ABOUT THIS SESSION** Your cloud API invoice is climbing. Your compliance team is asking harder questions. You've heard "just run it locally," but nobody has shown you how. And many engineers who already run locally are leaving meaningful headroom on their hardware. This session fixes both problems in the same room. **Two tracks:** 🔹 **Track A — Cloud to Local** For teams currently using hosted LLM APIs who have never run local inference. You walk in with an API key. You walk out with a working local model, a drop-in API swap, and a cost comparison template you can fill with your own workload numbers. 🔹 **Track B — GPU Whispering** For engineers already running local inference engines who want to go deeper than default settings. Quantization, VRAM layout, CPU memory bus saturation, real benchmarks on real hardware. Cross over during open lab. Ask the awkward questions. *** **WHO THIS IS FOR** * Technical founders, CTOs, and engineers whose pay-per-token invoices have become a fast-growing expense line * ML and backend engineers who want to get off the API treadmill * DevOps leads and infrastructure architects already running local models who want to go deeper than default settings * Sectors: healthcare, legal, manufacturing, financial services, media, startups *** **GROUND RULES** ✅ No sales pitches. Ever. ✅ Bring a laptop. If you're already running local models, bring that setup. If not, we'll get you started during doors (17:30–18:00), and a pre-event setup gist goes out the day before. ✅ All skill levels welcome, provided you write code. *** **⚠️ IMPORTANT — HOW TO RSVP** To secure your spot, you **must register on Eventbrite**: 👉 [https://www.eventbrite.at/e/off-cloud-by-sovereign-ai-lab-tickets-1987825036194](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/off-cloud-by-sovereign-ai-lab-tickets-1987825036194) Meetup RSVPs will not be counted toward attendance. See you on April 28th! 🚀

It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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

Hello podcasters! We are rebooting the Columbus Podcasters User Group this May 11th! Come join us at the Roosevelt Coffee house in Lewis Center from 6-8pm. Help us organize future meetups! Thank you **Roosevelt Coffeehouse** and the **Olentangy Brewery** for hosting our meetup!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.