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Board Game Night (Zippererstrasse U3)
Please read everything đ
Hello and welcome to our event đ
This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Tuesday and Friday at 06:00 PM
Let's set a few points first:
â The language of this meeting is English!
â Please come on time otherwise you have to wait !
â Call this number if you can't find us:
+436767401074 (also WhatsApp)
The event: đ˛
If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you đ
**We also play shorter games sometimes.**
Examples for what kind of games we play :
Brass Birmingham, Terraforming Mars, Age of Innovation, Architects of the West Kingdom, Forest Shuffle, Orloj, and many other new games.
All the mentioned games are just examples, and we're not necessarily going to play the exact games.
The system: đ
You can join us to play a game with someone, or/and you're also welcome to bring and explain your games to the others.
Feel free to ask for any game available in our collection (the link below) we will provide it for you and help with the rules
based on availability
https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Aymantaha?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1
The location: đ
Simmeringer Hauptstrass 36/Siege 15/
1110 Wien
**(Zippererstrasse U3)**
Find us on google maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMbnWweFVPd8saZ7
We will be playing in the common room at my building (a room with many tables and good lighting), so feel free to bring any drinks or snacks for yourself.
The cost: đ°
**A contribution of âŹ1 per player** will be collected to cover the room cost and maintenance for the event.
Please only sign up if you attend to come and play.
â¨Business Networking (Speed Networking)â¨
âď¸Speed Networking Vienna
Make connections. Find opportunities. Meet new friends.
âď¸Looking to expand your circle, meet inspiring people and actually enjoy the process? This is not just about business contacts â itâs about real human connection, shared interests and new friendships that can grow into something meaningful.
đ How it works:
10-minute one-to-one chats, new person each round. Easy, natural and relaxed â no awkward vibes, no forced conversations.
âď¸Perfect for people from different professions who want to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas and simply meet great new people.
đPrice 10⏠(cash) and order a drink
đ Limited spots. Please register if you are really come and unregister if your circumstances changed. If you are registered and wonât come you can loose the possibility to join next time.
Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new contacts and new friends. đŹâ¨
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Friday Padel Outdoor at Donaucity
Join us for our regular and casual Friday evening, on playing Padel.
We reserve our right to adapt the setup according to the audience level, vibe, health, weather, shape etc
SETUP
â 2 courts (2 vs 2),
1 team is rotating or taking a rest
court 1: minim 6 players
court 2: minim 4 players
â 2 courts - 10-12 people
(more players, we make small teams and play shorts, all combination;
the hosts have the last word. proposals are welcome)
â The event organisers or experienced player are entitled to send players on the second court
â We are respectfull and warm with each other, our cultural and professional background is diverse.
â New proposals are welcome :). Sometimes we adapt.
â The host toghether with the regular players, can ask new or misbehaved players to step out from the court, in order to maintain the good vibes
Price to pay (in cash)
(Aprox, for this season, could vary with 1-2 euros)
â 12 euros for 1h
â 20 euros for 2h
â If you need a racket, you can rent it from us for 2 ⏠(if available). Otherwise you can always rent from the venue for 5 âŹ.
â Cancelation 4-6h, ahead or you pay 12 euros the fee for 1h
â We use the monney to cover the courts rent & subscription for renting, smaller hostings or welcome expenses
Important
â New commers, intermediate, out of shape, friendly players are playing on their own risk. If they choose to play with advanced players in a more "competitive" way (hitting the ball in the direction of opponent player is allowed).
â Playing competitive is allowed on the first court
â Playing friendly is our main goal. For this we understand both advanced people, who want to consume their energy, and the social people who play for fun. Please collaborate on the court and don't go to advanced court if you are injured or recovering from illness.
â Please anounce the hosts and/or the players on your court, if you have some injuries or specific conditions.
â We love to play social and all levels.
â Be welcoming with newcomers
â Once you know us (couple of games together), You are welcome to hang out with us, even when you can't play.
KI Learning Friday FrĂźhstĂźck #1 @Wien
KI ausprobieren kostet Zeit. Und meistens läuft es zuerst schief.
Genau dafĂźr haben wir unsere Learning Fridays: ein geschĂźtzter Rahmen, in dem Gepardec-Teams echte KI-Technologien testen â ohne Kundendruck, ohne Deadline.
Was funktioniert. Was nicht. Und warum.
Am 29. Mai teilen wir das offen.
Was du konkret mitnimmst
đ Du sparst dir die Umwege, die wir bereits gegangen sind:
đŹ AI-gestĂźtzte Systemanalyse â Welche LLM-Tools fĂźr Enterprise-Kontexte taugen, welche nicht â und was MCP wirklich bringt.
âď¸ AI-Assisted Code Migration â Wo Konveyor AI bei WildFlyâQuarkus-Migrationen wirklich hilft und wo du trotzdem manuell ran musst.
đŚ Tune das Llama â Was beim Fine-Tuning eines lokalen LLMs schiefgeht, bevor es funktioniert â Datenmenge, Konfiguration, Evaluierung.
FĂźr wen ist das relevant?
đ FĂźr alle, die KI in ihrer Softwareentwicklung einsetzen wollen â aber keine Zeit haben, bei Null anzufangen.
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08:30 â FrĂźhstĂźck (Wien & Linz)
09:15 â Unsere Haltung zu KI (ab hier auch Remote)
09:30 â AI-gestĂźtzte Systemanalyse
10:15 â AI-Assisted Code Migration
11:15 â Tune das Llama
12:00 â Unser Angebot: Gemeinsames KI-Projekt
12:15 â Networking
đ Vor Ort: FrĂźhstĂźck inklusive
đť Remote: Google Meet
đ Anmeldung bis 26.5.: https://www.gepardec.com/ki-learning-friday/
#KI #LLM #Quarkus #MCP #FineTuning #Gepardec #SoftwareEntwicklung #KonveyorAI
The Psychology of Data Transformations & Optimizing Multimodal AI Pipelines
Dear Data Enthusiasts,
Join us again on **29th of May** at **A1** to learn about the psychological implications on employees when transforming the data landscape of an organization. In addition, we will finally have a talk about the open source framework Metaxy and how it can help to cut costs of multimodal AI pipelines.
A big thanks goes to our co-organizers from the A1 Telekom and our sponsor Cloudera!
**A Psychological Autopsy of a Data Transformation**
*DĂĄvid Farkas*
Five years ago, a small European university decided to build and implement a data strategy from scratch. Greenfield in the truest sense: data governance was an unheard term and in practice it meant local Excel files duplicated across inboxes; "the database" usually referred to whichever spreadsheet someone had emailed most recently. Over four years, we designed and rolled out new systems, established governance structures, hired a team, and delivered real wins. We also watched a significant portion of the work get undone in months once leadership changed.
This talk is a psychological autopsy of that transformation â what was planned, what worked, what quietly collapsed, and why. Universities are an unusually honest laboratory for studying data initiatives: decentralized power, competing stakeholder logics, weak formal hierarchies, and ambiguous success metrics make every human dysfunction that exists in corporate environments more visible.
Drawing on behavioural science and nearly five years leading this initiative, I'll walk through the recurring failure patterns I see across data and AI projects more broadly â algorithm aversion, NIH syndrome, the gap between executive sponsorship and operational ownership, and the under-recognised role of organisational identity in determining which systems survive a leadership change. The argument is not that technology doesn't matter â it's that the human substrate determines whether any of it sticks. Borrowing Kranzberg: technology is never neutral, and neither are the people implementing it.
**DĂĄvid Farkas** is a research psychologist (PhD) and data scientist based in Budapest. He co-founded Principle Zero, which helps companies, NGOs, and researchers take on complex challenges in data strategy, digital and AI transformation, research, product development, and science communication. We bring behavioural science to problems most consultancies treat as purely technical, focusing on the human and organisational factors that determine whether ambitious projects survive contact with reality. Previously he led data science and digitalisation at MOME Budapest, with earlier industry experience applying machine learning.
**Optimizing Multimodal AI Pipelines with Metaxy**
*Georg Heiler, Hernan Picatto*
The AI era has caused a fundamental shift in computing, moving us toward complex multimodal pipelines. However, these new systems are often incredibly wasteful. Right now, small changes to an input can trigger massive recomputations across very expensive processing steps.
In this talk, we will explore Metaxy, an open source Python framework built to solve this exact problem. Metaxy provides sample level metadata versioning and acts as the universal glue for incremental data pipelines. We will discuss how its field level provenance allows your pipeline to only recompute what actually changed. If you update an audio file, for example, Metaxy knows to skip downstream face recognition steps that only rely on video.
Whether you are a startup stretching your compute budget, an enterprise scaling ML infrastructure, or a researcher in academia, you will learn how to use Metaxy to iterate faster, cut cloud costs, and build highly efficient AI workflows.
**Georg Heiler** is a co-founder @Jubust and a Senior data expert at Magenta as well as a ML-ops engineer at ASCII. He is solving challenges with data. His interests include geospatial graphs and time series. Georg transitions the data platform of Magenta to the cloud and is handling large scale multi-modal ML-ops challenges at ASCII.
**Hernan Picatto** is a Computer Science PhD candidate at the Vienna University of Technology researching firm-level supply chains and corporate networks using NLP and Common Crawl data. Formerly an engineer at JPMorgan Chase and ZhiZhouKeji, he holds an MA from UCSD. His broad interests span big data, visualization, and time series causality.
đ¤đ¤ 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.
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Weâll have some food and drinks after the event.
Please note that during the event, photos might be made and later posted on VDSG's 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
FREE Prosecco, Tapas and Socialising - Afterwork Edition
Yes, you read that right.
**Get a glass of Prosecco for free** as a welcome drink by simply **signing up for this event** and showing up.
This is a special offer, exclusive to this meetup event!
There are also amazing offers on Tapas plates for meetups as well! Not to mention special drink and shot prices!
This is a **free** event.
They have both Indoor and Outdoor seating. Suitable for all weathers.
Friday evenings after work are all about meeting old and new friends. Have a meal and a few drinks before the real weekend fun begins. So come join us at this cozy bar for a lovely evening!
All languages and cultures are welcome.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
**ATTENTION:** Please note the restaurant/bar may collect the payment at the time of your order, since there are so many people and sometimes people forget to pay. Please cooperate with them. They try to provide the best service they can for a large group. Kindly please carry cash to make payment and service easier and faster. Please support them with good reviews on Google if you like them.
Best,
Your Organiser - Rohit
Game-Swap Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
đ¸Picnic on Nature with gamesđĽđĽ (with make friends emphasis)
âď¸Join us for a wonderful day outdoors at Donauinsel for a picnic!đ
Please read carefullyâŠâŠâ¨Gather your blankets, pack your picnic basketsđĽ, and get ready have a relaxing time filled with fun, food, and friendly people.âŠWe're inviting you to enjoy the fresh air, the warmth of the sun, and the joy of good company.âŠâŠđWhat to Expect:âŠDesignated picnic areas where you can spread out your blankets and enjoy your homemade or store-bought snacksđĽ
đParticipation fee is 5⏠(cash)
âłď¸please Register if you come and unregister if you donât come.â¨â¨â¨A chance to meet and mingle with fellow board game lovers in your communityđ¸â¨A friendly atmosphere perfect for a casual hangout or party games.âŠâŠâłď¸What to Bring:âŠA picnic blanket or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.â¨A picnic basket filled with your favorite foods and beveragesâ¨Suncream and hats to protect yourself from the sun, as well as layers in case it gets chilly.â¨Any board games you'd like to play or share - the more, the better!â¨
How to find? Come to metro station Donauinsel, donât be late, we will gather at the entrance and then go to the location. If you are late, exact location will be in comments at 12.30.
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(board) Gayme Night
Gayme Night is our cozy board games hangout for the queer community and friends. Expect classics, quick party games, and the occasional chaotic round where someone swears they âdefinitely read the rulesâ (they did not).
Come with your besties or show up solo â weâll help people find a table and get a game going. The goal is simple: relaxed social time, a bit of playful competition, and a space that feels easy to enter.
How it works
* Drop in any time between 18:00 and 21:00
* Choose a game from the selection (or bring your own)
* Join an open table or ask us to match you with a group
* Play, snack, sip, repeat
*
Who itâs for
Queer folks and friends/allies who can respect the space. You donât need board game skillsâjust basic kindness and the ability to lose gracefully
Free entry.
Accessibility notes
We aim to make this event as accessible as possible. If you have access needs or questions (seating, sensory needs, etc.), message us in advance and weâll do our best to accommodate.
Community care
Villa Vida is a safer-space-ish environment: be respectful, ask for consent, and keep it cute. Harassment, racism, transphobia, misogyny, ableism, or any other form of discrimination isnât welcome.
Bring a friend or come make one. See you at Gayme Night.
(Sunday) Beach Volleyball (2vs2)
This session is for players with solid beach volleyball skills. No beginners, please.
**đ Update 04.05.2026**
*The sport center has split the booked courts, meaning they are not next to each other.*
*Because of this, I canceled one court and will continue with two courts only (Court 7 and Court 8).*
*As a result, we are changing the system to 2vs2 only.*
*đ Please join only if you have the mentioned skill level, so the games stay enjoyable for you and everyone else.*
*Also, a personal note:*
*I am not a fan of registering for sessions far in advance and then canceling on short notice or not at all.*
*Therefore:*
* *I will empty all current participation lists (move to waiting list)*
* *Players will be manually added per upcoming session only*
* *Please make sure your Meetup notification settings are correct, so you donât miss the moment when you are moved to the participation list*
đď¸ **How We Play**
* 2vs2 only
* 2 courts: Court 7 & Court 8
* Sets to 15 points
* Rotation after each set
* Players rotate fairly across courts and teams
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**What We Expect From Players**
* Solid and safe beach volleyball fundamentals
* Ability to play 2vs2 at a consistent level
* Good selfâorganization on and off the court
* Fair, reliable participation
đ° **Costs**
âŹ8â10 per person, depending on the number of participants.
â **Cancellations**
* Cancellations within 24 hours of the event must be paid (unless a suitable replacement joins)
* Waiting list: regulars are preferred, but once you are confirmed, you stay confirmed
đ¤ **Fair Play**
Respectful behavior only:
* No insults
* No disrespect
* No arguments
ADVANCED badminton players wanted!
Thank you for visiting this event page!
* Are you an advanced badminton player? If yes - WELCOME!
* The earlier you sign up, the bigger your chance to reserve a place - once 10 players have signed up already, you move to the waiting list.
* Once the waiting list has 3 or more members, I will try to book an additional court, but no guarantees.
I need to close the registration 24h before the event as I will then have to decide whether to cancel any court due to a shortage of players.
The fee per player will be âŹ10.00 for 2 hours. This will also cover the feather shuttles used during play.
Please be on time as a curtesy to the other players. In addition, if you are on the players' list and don't come (i.e. no show), you will be automatically excluded from this group.
Sunday Badminton/Intermediate +/2 h/10 Euro/Feather/Tennis point
To contact the main organizer for any information about our events, please use this number:
+436767401074 (Also WhatsApp)
Welcome to our friendly badminton event!
Let's get moving, improve our game, and make new friends.
We will be playing every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
**Very important: this event is for you if your level is intermediate or any higher level above that. đ¸đ**
**If you're joining us for the first time, the organizer will contact you directly to confirm that you have the required level for this event.**
Feather shuttlecock will be used for this event, and it will be provided by the host.
The location: Tennispoint, Baumgasse 87, 1030 Wien
The Price: We try our best to provide you with the best price in Vienna. You will be paying 10 euros for 2 hours.
How to pay: We accept card payments and cash (card payments are preferred)
Number of players: It depends on how many courts we get, 6 for 1 court and about 10-11 for 2 courts (so we can take a small break between matches)
Remember to bring your own racket please, or you can rent one at the reception for about 3 euros
**Cancellation policy:**
1- Canceling 48 hours before the event = free cancellation
2- Cancellation after the 48-hour deadline = we will ask you kindly to pay the event fee if we are not able to find a suitable replacement. (No exception)
In case of not paying = banned from future events.
See you on the court :)
Outdoor Padel at Donaucity Sportcenter, All Levels
**How we play**
Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Players are welcome
Number of courts depends on the number of players
* 4-5 players: one court
* 8-10 players: two courts
* 12-14 players: three courts
Teams are mixed all the time. So you will play with/against different players during the event
* Teams are put together based on their skill level
* We focus on having balanced teams
**Equipment**
* I provide balls (usually Bullpadel Next)
* If you need a racket, you can rent it from me for 2 ⏠(limited number available). You can also rent a racket from the venue for 5 âŹ
**Price**
* 16-19 ⏠for 2 hours depending on number of players
* I use the money to cover the costs for the court, balls and rackets.
* You can pay via Revolut, PayPal, instant Bank Transfer or Cash. I prefer transfer over cash.
**Cancellation**
* Please cancel at least 10h before the event, to give people on the wait list the chance to jump in. Otherwise a late cancellation fee of 10 ⏠must be paid.
* Cancel at least 26h before the event in case the wait list is empty. Otherwise a late cancellation fee will be charged
* Late Cancellation fees will be donated to MĂŠdecins Sans Frontières (Ărzte ohne Grenzen).
* I understand that sometimes unexpected things can come up. However, not showing up and failing to let me know is considered disrespectful and goes against the community spirit. People doing uncommented no-shows have to pay the full event fee.
**Important**
* Playing competitive is allowed (Smashing balls, hitting balls close to opponent player etc.)
* We still value fair play and sportsmanship.
* Having fun together is way more important as winning.
**Other information**
* The venue has courts **outdoor only**. Dress accordingly to the weather
* We are respectful and warm with each other. Our cultural and professional background is diverse
* The host or regular players can ask misbehaving players to step out from the court
* The venue has changing rooms and showers free of charge
* If you have questions, you can send me a message any time. I speak german too.
* I will post the court numbers in the comments once I know them (\~ 10-15 Minutes before the event starts)
* If you have troubles finding me, there is a 90% chance I am wearing an orange shirt
Game-Swap Events Near You
Connect with your local Game-Swap community
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!!
This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch.
All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing).
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On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends.
All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here:
[https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams)
(Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!)
No game development experience required!
If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here:
[https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1)
Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com
with the following:
Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact.
Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates:
[https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 30th
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
CABS First Friday!!! 6/5
Boardgaming and boardgaming and MORE boardgaming .... we have over 2000 games onsite to play Join us !!!
CABS Friday Boardgaming 6/12
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
Sunday funday: let's play dodgeball at Scioto Audubon park
Dodgeball is back again!
If youâve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. Weâll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed.
We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play.
If it rains, the event will be canceled.




















