Innovation

**Flight Levels® Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!** For this **Flight Club** we’re playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes. We’ll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will... * Play in multiple small teams * Roll dice, move work and see what happens * Capture data and metrics for analysis * Have some fun, and learn something * Quick debrief, and * Some networking opportunities Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-) The evening will look something like this... 17:30 — Arrival and socialising 18:00 — Start and introductions 18:15 — Simulation rules and constraints 18:30 — Simulation begins 20:30 — Debrief 20:45 — Wrap up 21:00 — Finish **We will start on time, so please be punctual.** Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.

PLEASE NOTE: to attend to this meetup please RSVP directly at the [flight levels flight club event](https://www.meetup.com/flight-levels-flight-club-berlin/events/313519893/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=206720451) **Flight Levels® Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!** For this **Flight Club** we’re playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes. We’ll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will... * Play in multiple small teams * Roll dice, move work and see what happens * Capture data and metrics for analysis * Have some fun, and learn something * Quick debrief, and * Some networking opportunities Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-) The evening will look something like this... 17:30 — Arrival and socialising 18:00 — Start and introductions 18:15 — Simulation rules and constraints 18:30 — Simulation begins 20:30 — Debrief 20:45 — Wrap up 21:00 — Finish **We will start on time, so please be punctual.** Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.

**Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ask Female Founders // Finding your first customer is hard. We talk with the two founders of MAD about their step-by-step route to success. ### Finding your first customer is hard, even when many people already believe in you. Location tba In this session, we talk with the two female founders of MAD about their compelling step-by-step story – from their idea of a sustainable material idea to a prototype in a climbing gym. We talk about their first proof of concept and their route to find investment to change the future of plastic materials. #### 💡 What You Will Learn * How a step by step strategy builds trust when founding a company * How media coverage and grant applications play a crucial role in the early days of your startup * Why finding your first customer is challenging even with strong backing and how to tackle it #### 🧑‍🏫 Speakers Marta Agueda Carlero & Manuela Garcia Co Founders of MAD Material * Building a deep tech startup using mycelium fiber to replace hard plastics * Developed the first climbing route made from mushrooms * Featured in Climbing Magazine and winners of multiple pitch competitions * Supported by Berliner Startup Stipendium and selected for Be Visioneers by Mercedes Benz and Vision Lab by Earlybird * Awarded third prize at the Singa Newcomer Award Berlin and funded through Transfer Bonus by IBB #### 🎯 Who Is This Event For * Aspiring female founders who want to learn from founders further along in their journey * Founders planning to raise a funding round and looking for practical tips and insights * Founders interested in finding out whether the Berliner Startup Stipendium is right for them \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈

​GDG Berlin × Arbio ​ 🌍 ABOUT THIS EVENT ​ Join us for a Berlin AI Builders Meetup, organized by GDG Berlin and hosted by Arbio. ​This evening brings together engineers, builders, founders, and AI practitioners for practical, real-world discussions around AI, data, and modern software systems. ​Whether you’re building AI-powered products, working with cloud infrastructure, or exploring real-world AI use cases, expect insightful talks, open conversations, and strong community energy. ​ 📍 EVENT DETAILS ​• Location: Arbio Office — Greifswalderstraße 212, 10405 Berlin • Date: Thursday, April 16 • Time: 18:30 – 22:00 (GMT+1) ​ ⚠️ CAPACITY ​• \~70 seated spots available • Additional standing spots available • Entry is first come, first served — arriving early is recommended ​ 🎤 AGENDA ​18:30 – Doors Open Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and get settled. ​19:00 – Talk 1 Building AI Designing context-first AI systems • Arnon Cavaeiro — Head of product @ Arbio ​🍕 Break — 15 min ​20:00 – Talk 2 Building AI Agents on GCP: Practical Lessons from AI Engineering • Nur Rafizade — AI Solution Engineer @ Deloitte ​🍕 Break — 15 min ​21:00 – Talk 3 AI in Cybersecurity • Hamza M'hirsi — Founder @ CyberDebunk ​🕺 Networking from 21:45 until 22:00 💃 ​ 🍕🍻 FOOD & DRINKS Food and drinks will be provided. ​ 🙏 THANKS & CREDITS A big thank you to Arbio for hosting and supporting the Berlin developer community. ​And a huge thanks to everyone in the community who helps make these events possible 💙

Outdoor Tennis-Infos: Max. 4 players on 1 court with licensed tennis coach Fees: 23€ (lesson with licensed tennis coach) Rackets: rent cost free (please notify via Whatsapp or SMS one day in advance) Shoes: Shoes with white sole & without profile. See you on the court ;) The participant becomes a member of the sportclub association Tennis 'n Beach Rhein-Main Wiesbaden e.V. for the duration of the sporting event and accepts with their booking/participation the statutes TnB e.V. and the rules of procedure of the association called Geschäftsordung as well as the data protection rules. statutes TnB e.V.: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Satzung.pdf Geschäftsordnung: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-AGB.pdf data protection: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Datenschutzerklaerung.pdf

Welcome to the Berlin Tech and Creative Industry Afterwork! ✨ Are you tired of stiff networking events, formal agendas, and endless slide decks? So are we. This group brings together Berlin's most exciting minds, from tech and corporate professionals to creative freelancers and artists, for a genuinely relaxed evening out. We meet in my favorite Cocktailbars to unwind, share ideas, and connect with great people over good drinks. What to expect: NO PowerPoints & Ads. Leave the hustle and the pitches at the door. Our focus is strictly on real, authentic exchanges, sparking inspiration, and having fantastic conversations. ONLY the Best Bars in Berlin: We hit up at my favorite spots in the city. From hidden gems to cool cocktail lounges and cozy pubs with great beer and wine. Bilingual and welcoming: Whether you're a native Berliner or an expat who just arrived, everyone is welcome! Conversations naturally flow in both English and German. A Brilliant Crowd: Mingle with startup founders, tech professionals, designers, corporate innovators, and creatives who just want to make new friends and enjoy a great evening. If you want to bounce an idea off someone, chat about industry trends, or simply enjoy a well-deserved after-work drink with a fantastic group of people, this is the place to be. See you!

Let’s meet for a delicious dinner at **Emma Pea** in Friedrichshain, with nice chats and good food with fellow vegans. • **Where**: Emma Pea, Revaler Straße 99, Friedrichshain, 10245 Berlin • **When**: Thursday 16 April 2026, 7:00 pm • **What to do now**: please read the fee note below before you RSVP Reservation is under **Berlin Vegan Social**. **€1 event fee (non-refundable)** The €1 fee helps cover Meetup and small costs; any extra is donated to animal rights NGOs. Send it via the **PayPal details in the comments** **within 48 hours of RSVPing** (only visible to people marked Going). Transfer note: "Meetup Name + Emma Pea". No PayPal? Message me for the IBAN. **If no fee received within 48 hours, RSVP will be cancelled.** We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable. Please respect boundaries; harassment or disrespectful behaviour isn’t welcome and will mean removal from future events.

from the crew that did [the biggest AI hackathon in Germany:](https://luma.com/hl7wv7k3) this is the first build fridays berlin. ​every friday in hamburg, founders and builders bring laptops, work on the thing they actually need to ship, show what moved, and talk through blockers. ​now we are bringing that format to **berlin**. ​ ​**what it is:** * ​an open work session for people building something real * ​startup work, side projects, products, prototypes, agents, workflows, decks * ​​a room full of people who would rather ship than talk about shipping ​ ​**who comes:** * ​founders * ​engineers * ​product people * ​operators * ​first-time builders and repeat founders ​ ​**what happens:** * ​open door from 4pm to 11pm * ​come at the time that works for you * ​7pm intros so everyone knows who is in the room (30s each) * ​work time, demos, feedback, and blocker-solving throughout the evening ​ ​**free.** ​bring your laptop and come ready to work on something. ​ ​**one more thing:** ​we want build fridays berlin to become a real weekly event. ​if you want to help host it long-term and grow it through beavership (our ambassador programm), come talk to us. ​more on that here: [https://ai-beavers.com/beavership](https://ai-beavers.com/beavership?utm_source=luma)

**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)

The course will start this Saturday at 10am. It will be in studio R at CCB studios. [https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFovxE7eG7HV6uB46](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFovxE7eG7HV6uB46). Buzz for CCB studios and then walk through to the second courtyard. We will try to start right around 10. There will be tea available. Please dress in comfortable clothes, maybe wearing a few layers. Theres some blankets, yoga mats, cushions and chairs in the room that you can use. The plan will be for us to do some small discussions at the top and then start discussing theory before doing some meditations of increasing length and then closing with some time for Q & A. We will take a short break in the middle as well. The plan is to go from 10-12 roughly but we may end a little closer to 11:30 depending. This week will function primarily as a simple introduction to meditation and some topics in the space but we will also discuss what the Jhanas are. Looking forward! Any questions please just message me.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Join us at the dinner event this coming Friday! We are going to be in central Berlin (Mitte), a short distance from Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station. We are visiting the Italian restaurant called Aposto, which offers good food, nice environment and fair prices. It is a classic (but good) Italian place with pizza, pasta, meats and fish and also including vegetarian options. A table will be reserved for us. In case the attendees will have the wish, there is also an option to visit a nice pub or similar venue after the dinner. Come meet new friends and enjoy nice food in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, can't wait to see you all! (Please note that spots are limited!)

**Labor: Past, Present, and Future – Work, Power, and Purpose** Labor is a defining force of human life. It shapes how we survive, how societies are organized, and how power and resources are distributed. Work can provide stability, dignity, and meaning—but it can also lead to inequality, exploitation, and exhaustion. More than just an individual experience, labor is a collective reality that reflects the structure of our world. At its foundation, labor is tied to survival. Like all living beings, humans must expend energy to sustain life. Our bodies and minds are wired for effort, cooperation, and problem-solving. Yet human labor goes far beyond biology—it is structured by economic systems, cultural values, and political decisions that determine who works, how, and for whose benefit. Across history, labor has continuously evolved—and so have the struggles surrounding it. Workers have organized to demand rights, protections, and fair wages, giving rise to unions, movements, and political parties. In many countries, labor movements shaped modern democracy, from the Social Democratic Party of Germany in Germany to the Labour Party in the UK, alongside similar movements across Europe and beyond. These efforts are remembered and celebrated globally on Labor Day. Labor is not only a human phenomenon. In the natural world, cooperation, division of roles, and collective effort are essential for survival—from insect colonies to social mammals. These systems offer a broader perspective on work as something deeply rooted in life itself, while also highlighting what makes human labor unique: its complexity, inequality, and capacity for change. In today’s world, labor is undergoing rapid transformation. Automation, digital platforms, and globalization are reshaping traditional employment. Stable careers are giving way to flexible—and sometimes precarious—forms of work. At the same time, the psychological experience of labor is becoming more visible: questions of burnout, motivation, identity, and purpose are central to how people relate to their work. Looking ahead, the future of labor may challenge long-held assumptions. Artificial intelligence and robotics could significantly reduce the need for human labor in many sectors, while increasing demand in others. This raises fundamental questions: What is the role of work in human life? How should wealth be distributed? And how do we define purpose in a world where labor is no longer central to survival? We will explore how labor has evolved through history—from early forms of work to modern economies—and how worker movements and political forces like the Social Democratic Party of Germany and the Labour Party shaped rights and social change. We’ll also reflect on labor as a biological, psychological, and social experience—how effort, motivation, and cooperation shape both humans and the natural world—and how work today is being transformed by technology, from gig economies to automation. Finally, we’ll look ahead to the future of labor, asking what happens if work changes fundamentally, and how we might rethink purpose, fairness, and the role of labor in our lives. Join us for a critical and engaging discussion on labor—not only as work, but as a force that shapes society, identity, and the future. Together, we’ll reflect on how labor defines our lives today and how it might be reimagined tomorrow. *** 📅 Event Details 🗓️ Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:30 📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin 📱 WhatsApp: For prep materials and directions (Group Chat) [Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)

**Nerds, Creatives & Dreamers** is a small, curated gathering in Berlin for two kinds of people who almost never end up in the same room: the ones who build things with code, and the ones who build things with imagination. Developers and painters. Engineers and writers. Founders and photographers. In daily life these worlds rarely collide — here, that collision is the whole point. Just a good space, a deliberate mix of curious people, and the freedom to let the evening unfold. Come ready to be surprised by who you meet and where the evening takes you. A room full of curious humans. We’re here to socialize as human beings. And if you do exchange contacts — make it personal, not transactional. **🛠 If You Build Things** · Developers & Engineers · Designers & Product People · Founders · People Who Code for Fun **🎨 If You Create Things** · Writers & Journalists · Photographers · Artists & Painters · Anyone With a Side Obsession Our event on Luma: https://luma.com/0xehvknp?tk=vaEmcM **📝 Note:** You are welcome to attend our Friday social meetup! The event is free. The space is generously hosted for us — the only thing we ask is that you support it by buying a drink. A small gesture that keeps evenings like this possible. **🤝 Community:** This is a space built on curiosity and respect. We keep it that way — for everyone.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

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) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Make sure to RSVP on the Cental Ohio Azure event! The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!