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Game Programming Events Today
Join in-person Game Programming events happening right now
Have lunch with some strangers
Use your pause time efficiently for connecting with other professionals. It is designed for those who are looking for expanding their connections in a relaxed, no-pressure setting!
đœïž What to Expect:
â Open introductions â Share who you are and what you do with the group
â Valuable connections â Meet like-minded professionals and potential collaborators
â Casual & fun atmosphere
â Pay-as-you-go â Order what you like (no fixed cost, just cover your own meal and drinks)
đŻ Perfect for: Small business owners, independent professionals, sales people, and anyone looking to grow their network.
Bring your business cards, your appetite, and your energy. Letâs make meaningful connections over great food.
See you there!
Calisthenics Outdoor Workout
Outdoor calisthenics workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors đđŠŸ
Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance, and mobility. Itâs a workout that relies on body weight with little or no equipment. In fact, almost all common bodyweight exercises are considered calisthenics exercises. Some examples include:
- airsquats - pushups - pullups - frogstand -handstand -musclup -backlever aso đ
Whether youâre a beginner or an advanced athlete, calisthenics provides a holistic approach to fitness. đïžââïžđȘ
Schluss mit starren Systemen: Architektur ohne Sackgassen & KI ohne Limits
Frameworks, Patterns und Deployment-Modelle â oft steht die Architektur eines Systems schon fest, bevor ĂŒberhaupt klar ist, was es leisten muss. Aber was, wenn wir den SpieĂ einfach umdrehen? In diesem Meetup decken wir auf, wie Architektur organisch aus den echten QualitĂ€tszielen eines Systems entstehen kann. Stefan Priebsch zeigt, wie "Domain-Driven Architecture" funktioniert und warum wir uns nicht lĂ€nger in voreiligen technologischen Sackgassen verrennen sollten.
Aber damit nicht genug: Auch in der KI-Welt stoĂen wir an harte Grenzen. LLMs sind zwar die aktuellen Stars am Tech-Himmel, aber ihre klassischen Transformer-Modelle fressen Speicher und sprengen bei langen Sequenzen schnell das Budget. Anastasia Hort nimmt uns mit in die Zukunft und erklĂ€rt, warum âLiquid Foundation Modelsâ (LFMs) der nĂ€chste logische Schritt sind. Was wĂ€re, wenn neuronale Netze so flexibel wie biologische Systeme und so effizient wie klassische Differentialgleichungen arbeiten könnten?
Sei dabei, wenn wir hinter die Kulissen blicken und die Evolution von zukunftssicheren Softwarearchitekturen und der nÀchsten KI-Generation beleuchten.
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17:30 Uhr \| Doors open\. Schnapp' dir Snacks & GetrÀnke\.
17:45 Uhr \| Welcome & Intro
18:00 Uhr \| Liquid Foundation Models: Jenseits klassischer LLMs \- Anastasia Hort
18:45 Uhr \| Domain\-Driven Architecture \- Stefan Priebsch
19:30 Uhr \| GetTogether
Wir sind Partner der ROSIK.
**\*\*\* Unsere VortrÀge \*\*\***
**Liquid Foundation Models: Jenseits klassischer LLMs - Anastasia Hort**
LLMs haben in wenigen Jahren unsere Art zu arbeiten, zu programmieren und zu kommunizieren grundlegend verÀndert. WÀhrend manche sie skeptisch betrachten und andere sie nahezu vergöttern, suchen viele nach Wegen, ihr Potenzial effizient auszuschöpfen.
Doch klassische Transformer-Modelle stoĂen zunehmend an ihre Grenzen: Die quadratische KomplexitĂ€t der Attention und der speicherintensive KV-Cache machen die Verarbeitung langer Sequenzen extrem kostspielig.
Was wÀre, wenn neuronale Netze so flexibel wie biologische Systeme und zugleich so effizient wie klassische Differentialgleichungen sein könnten? In diesem Vortrag werfen wir einen Blick auf eine neue Modellgeneration: Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs). Wir analysieren den Paradigmenwechsel von statischen Gewichten hin zu dynamischen, zeitkontinuierlichen Systemen.
**Domain-Driven Architecture - Stefan Priebsch**
HĂ€ufig entsteht Architektur sehr frĂŒh durch technologische Entscheidungen, etwa durch die Wahl von Frameworks, Architekturstilen oder Deployment-Modellen. Doch was wĂ€re, wenn wir diesen Prozess umkehren wĂŒrden? Wenn Architektur lediglich aus den QualitĂ€tseigenschaften eines Systems hervorgeht und sich evolutionĂ€r weiterentwickelt?
In diesem Vortrag wird Domain-Driven Architecture vorgestellt, ein neues, leichtgewichtiges Vorgehensmodell. Es ist von Domain-Driven Design inspiriert und dessen Prinzipien werden gezielt auf architektonische Entscheidungsprozesse ĂŒbertragen. Dabei steht nicht nur die Modellierung im Vordergrund, sondern die bewusste Gestaltung einer langlebigen Architektur mit kurzlebigen Implementierungen, die sich anhand konkreter Schwellenwerte weiterentwickeln. Anhand realer Projektbeispiele lernen wir, wie das in der Praxis funktioniert. So entsteht eine Architektur, die gezielte und kontrollierte VerĂ€nderungen ermöglicht, ohne durch technologische Festlegungen frĂŒhzeitig eingeschrĂ€nkt zu werden.
Der Vortrag richtet sich an alle, die Architektur als evolutive Disziplin verstehen wollen, also als etwas, das bewusst entworfen, kontinuierlich bewertet und weiterentwickelt wird, wÀhrend sich DomÀne und Anforderungen stetig verÀndern.
**\*\*\* Unsere Speaker \*\*\***
**Anastasia Hort** ist Software Engineer bei QAware. In ihrer Masterarbeit beschĂ€ftigte sie sich mit Data Science und vertiefte dabei ihr Interesse an datengetriebenen Methoden und Machine Learning. Besonders fasziniert sie, wie Modellierung und Algorithmen helfen können, Ordnung in komplexe, unsichere Systeme zu bringen. In ihrer Freizeit nĂ€ht sie gerne und liebt es, aus einem simplen StoffstĂŒck mit KreativitĂ€t und eigenen Ideen etwas Einzigartiges zu erschaffen.
**Stefan Priebsch** ist Berater fĂŒr Software-Erfolg. Mit ĂŒber 30 Jahren Erfahrung als Berater, Coach, Trainer, UniversitĂ€tsdozent und Keynote-Speaker hilft er Unternehmen dabei, komplexe Software in vorhersehbaren GeschĂ€ftswert umzuwandeln.
Er hat einen Abschluss in Informatik, ist Erfinder von zwei Patenten und Autor mehrerer FachbĂŒcher. Er hĂ€lt regelmĂ€Ăig VortrĂ€ge auf internationalen Konferenzen, wo er konventionelles Denken hinterfragt und Unternehmen dabei hilft, nachhaltige, weiterentwickelbare Systeme aufzubauen.
Stefan ist bekannt dafĂŒr, architektonische Klarheit mit geschĂ€ftlicher Wirkung zu verbinden. Dabei konzentriert er sich auf Softwarearchitektur, domĂ€nengetriebenes Design und entscheidungsorientierte Transformation, um Technologie mit strategischen Zielen in Einklang zu bringen.
WPMI Marzo | AccessibilitĂ ed estetica: davvero sono incompatibili?
Ciao!
L'appuntamento di **marzo** Ăš per **mercoledĂŹ 11 alle 19** con un altro interessante talk in presenza, sempre al [Politecnico di Milano](https://www.google.com/maps/place/45%C2%B028'41.3%22N+9%C2%B013'43.6%22E/@45.478127,9.228763,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d45.478127!4d9.228763?entry=ttu)!
Questo mese lo speaker sarĂ **Girolamo Giannatempo**, con il talk **AccessibilitĂ ed estetica: davvero sono incompatibili?**
Nel mondo del design, lâaccessibilitĂ viene ancora troppo spesso vissuta come un insieme di regole da rispettare a malincuore, qualcosa che ârovinaâ lâestetica o limita la libertĂ progettuale.
Spoiler: non Ăš cosĂŹ.
In questo talk parleremo di come progettare interfacce accessibili senza rinunciare alla qualità visiva, mostrando perché accessibilità ed estetica non solo possono convivere, ma possono rafforzarsi a vicenda.
Partendo da esempi concreti e scelte progettuali reali, vedremo cosa succede quando lâaccessibilitĂ viene integrata fin dalle prime fasi del progetto: meno compromessi, decisioni piĂč consapevoli, soluzioni piĂč solide e piĂč facili da spiegare anche in azienda (sĂŹ, anche a quel collega scettico).
Ne parliamo insieme a Girolamo Giannatempo, designer di interfacce e certified web accessibility expert, che da anni aiuta aziende e team di design a rendere i loro siti web accessibili e inclusivi, senza sacrificare identitĂ visiva e qualitĂ dellâesperienza.
Una chiacchierata pensata per chiunque lavori su interfacce digitali e voglia portare lâaccessibilitĂ fuori dalla checklist e dentro il progetto
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**Saremo in diretta streaming**
Non puoi partecipare di persona? Noi non ti giudicheremo! :) Se vuoi, puoi seguirci anche in diretta streaming su YouTube. Il link sarĂ visibile solo una volta che avrai fatto la tua iscrizione all'evento.
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**I prossimi appuntamenti della community WordPress**
**Checkout Summit**
La prima conferenza indipendente dal vivo per i professionisti di WooCommerce.
23-24 aprile a Palermo
https://checkoutsummit.com/
**WordCamp Torino**
8-9 maggio a Torino
https://torino.wordcamp.org/2026/
**WordCamp Europe**
4-6 giugno a Cracovia
https://europe.wordcamp.org/2026/
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**In breve, ecco come sarĂ organizzata la serata:**
19:00 Benvenuto + networking
19:20 Presentazione (di circa 50 minuti)
20:10 Domande e risposte
20:30 Fine; Chi vuole puĂČ continuare il networking in un bar o pizzeria vicino al luogo dellâevento. Allâinizio dellâincontro faremo il conteggio per prenotare: per non creare disguidi conferma la presenza solo se sei sicuro di venire.
Networking significa che ci sarĂ tempo per chiacchierare con chi partecipa e fare amicizia. Potresti trovare una persona interessante, un futuro cliente, un futuro fornitore o un nuovo partner di lavoro, chi puĂČ dirlo?
Non riesci a venire, o devi dare la tua disdetta? Nessun rancore, sarĂ per la prossima. Ti chiediamo solo di farci sapere 24 ore prima cosĂŹ - liberiamo il tuo posto per altre persone.
**Vuoi essere speaker?** Beh, nulla di piĂč facile: **Compila il modulo [cliccando qui](https://wpmilano.org/speaker-form/)**. Ti risponderemo per fornirti tutti i dettagli.
Ci vediamo lĂŹ! đ
#wpdrs â 84 | âBesser Ranken durch strukturierte Datenâ [hybrid]
Ranking zeigt, auf welchem Platz deine Webseite in der Suchmaschine steht und wie gut sie im Vergleich zu anderen Webseiten abschneidet. Es zeigt, wie sichtbar deine Webseite ist, wenn Menschen nach den Themen oder Angeboten suchen, die du hast.
Eine gute Platzierung bedeutet, dass mehr Leute deine Seite finden und anklicken. Wenn also deine Webseite ein gutes Ranking hat, halten Suchmaschinen sie fĂŒr wichtig und zuverlĂ€ssig zu bestimmten Themen.
Oliver Mösing, Betreiber von [DREIDREIEINS](https://331.de/) â, Mitinhaber der Kreativagentur [kowerk](https://kowerk.de/) â sowie Mitorganisator von [WordPress Meetup Potsdam](https://www.meetup.com/de-de/wpmeetup-potsdam/) â zeigt uns anhand anschaulicher Praxisbeispiele, wie man durch technische Suchmaschinenoptimierung auffĂ€llige Suchergebnisse erzeugt.
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Alle dĂŒrfen bei unseren [WordPress-Meetups](https://wpdrs.de/) â kostenfrei teilnehmen, unabhĂ€ngig von den Vorkenntnissen, der Ausbildung, dem wirtschaftlichem oder finanziellem Hintergrund oder aus irgendwelchen anderen Kriterien.
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TREFFPUNKT:
[SĂ€chsische Landesbibliothek â Staats- und UniversitĂ€tsbibliothek Dresden (SLUB)](https://www.slub-dresden.de/) â
Zellescher Weg 18
01069 Dresden
âĄïž Gruppenraum 0.46 (in der Ebene 0); siehe [3D-GebĂ€udeplan](https://3d.slub-dresden.de/viewer?p=3&b=5&f=11&c=8939&l=3003&lang=de) â
(Der zutreffende Gruppenraum fĂŒr unseren Treff in der SLUB wird hier noch rechtzeitig vorher bekanntgegeben.)
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EINSCHRĂNKUNG: Max. 12 Personen
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HINWEISE
Die Teilnahme an unserem WordPress-Meetup ist kostenlos.
Es gelten hierbei unsere [Regeln](https://wpdrs.de/ueber-uns/regeln/) â
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Als WordPress Meetup verpflichten wir uns den Code of Conduct (sprich: unsere "Verhaltensregeln") einzuhalten. [Diese findest du hier](https://wpdrs.de/ueber-uns/regeln/verhaltenskodex/) â.
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VERWEISE
âą [Unsere Webseite](https://wpdrs.de/) â
âą [Wir bei Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wordpress-meetup-dresden/) â
âą [Wir bei Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@wpdrs) â
âą [NĂŒtzliche Links](https://wpdrs.de/linksammlung/) â
11th Mar 26 | East Midlands Data | ** ONLINE ONLY ** | Speaker - Qays AlDaoud
**Online Event**
* Online via Teams.
* Recording to be published to YouTube (coming soon).
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**Agenda**
18:15 - Arrive. Networking
18:30 - Guest Speaker Talk
19:30 - Q&A
19:45 - Event Close
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**Fabricâs Capacity Management and Throttling Policies â Bridging Theory with Practice**
This session explains the theory behind Microsoft Fabric capacity architecture so admins and users can understand how it works. We connect the concepts with the Capacity Metrics App, demonstrate how to monitor and protect capacity, explain throttling in practice, and share best practices.
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**MeetUp Member Resources In GitHub Here:**
[https://github.com/EastMidlandsData](https://github.com/EastMidlandsData)
Including introduction slides and our **Code of Conduct**.
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Game Programming Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Tentative Meeting #1: State of Clojure - in Luxembourg and around
Hi everyone â we just recently passed the 20 members milestone. I'm super excited to discover there are so many people curious about Clojure and functional programming in Luxembourg!
What I propose as our next steps is to try to schedule our Meetup #1 in the next 4â8 weeks (end of February - March, after-work/in the week-end, 60â90 min).
In preparation, let's try to know each other: please reply to the event questions - or head to the discussion thread.
Café & Brain: What Love Does to you and your brain ? (Interactive Activity)
Have you ever felt like love made you lose your senses⊠maybe even your mind? I definitely have. Join me for an open discussion on how love affects your brain. Share your story or vision and drink a cup of cafe. This interactive event offers a relaxed café atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and ideas flow freely.
**Optional**
* Interactive activity
* Discussion on brain functions/chemicals related to love
* Exploring the science behind love in an engaging, informal setting designed for learning, sharing, and meaningful easy going conversation
[ChtiteDev][non-mixité] A-t-on encore besoin d'Agilité en 2026 ?
Chtitedev est un collectif de minoritĂ© de genre de la tech (dĂ©veloppeuses, devOps, data eng,âŠ) qui se rĂ©unissent mensuellement sous forme de meetup en non-mixitĂ© choisie.â©Vous ĂȘtes une femme cis, une personne trans et/ou non binaire ? Vous entretenez un intĂ©rĂȘt pro ou perso pour la programmation ?â©Nous vous proposons de nous rĂ©unir afin de nous entraider pour pouvoir avancer au mieux dans ce monde qui a du mal Ă nous rĂ©intĂ©grer dans ses rangs !
Au programme :â©
Ⱐ18h30: Arrivée, petit tour de table et papotage
Ⱐ18h45: Présentation : A-t-on encore besoin d'Agilité en 2026 ?
Ⱐ19h15/30: Apéritif et papotage
Alors que lâIA redĂ©finit radicalement nos capacitĂ©s de production, la place de nos mĂ©thodologies historiques arrive Ă une croisĂ©e des chemins dĂ©cisive. Entre des rituels devenus parfois automatiques et une accĂ©lĂ©ration technologique sans prĂ©cĂ©dent, quel rĂŽle reste-t-il vraiment au pilotage humain dans la crĂ©ation logicielle ? Ce meetup propose de confronter nos certitudes aux rĂ©alitĂ©s de 2026 : nous explorerons si l'agilitĂ© doit ĂȘtre enterrĂ©e ou si, dĂ©barrassĂ©e de son folklore, elle dĂ©tient la clĂ© pour ne pas se noyer dans la production de software inutile.
Fast Friending â Make Meaningful Connections! (Drink Offer/Bring a lady free)
Life gets busy, and meaningful connections donât always happen by chance. Thatâs why our Fast Friending social brings like-minded ladies & gents together in a relaxed, welcoming space designed for easy, natural conversations.
In just one evening, youâll meet multiple people face-to-face â whether youâre looking for new friendships or something more meaningful, itâs a simple and genuine way to connect.
**You will need to buy a ticket for attending -**
[https://lux14thmarch.eventbrite.co.uk](https://lux14thmarch.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - âŹ5 / person
Regular Ticket - âŹ10 / person
Cash at meetup: If you do not purchase a ticket in advance then you can pay Lara cash of âŹ15 when you attend.
**Hereâs how your evening will flow:-**
**7:00 PM â Welcome**
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Lara, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and sheâll ease you into small-group conversations. Youâre also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
**7:30 â 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending**
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
**After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling**
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 45 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\.
Why do we have tickets?
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing)
How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)
Talk, Sip & Socialiseâ International Language Exchange Night at Big Beer Company
Want to practise French đ«đ· German đ©đȘ English đŹđ§ Luxembourgish đ±đș â or ANY language you can find a partner for?
Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy đ
In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower đŠžââïžđŠžââïž â but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & âI understand but canât speakâ people â all welcome đ
Donât feel like practising a language?
đ No worries â youâre STILL totally welcome!
come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway đ„âš
Come for the languages â stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks đč
âš What Youâll Find
â Super chill atmosphere đ
â Expats from everywhere đ
â Zero pressure â just vibes âš
â âHow do you sayâŠ?â moments đ€đ
â Old friends & new â â€ïž
đč AFTER-EXCHANGE APĂRO đ€©
Languages warm-upâŠ
Drinks cool-downâŠ
Balance restored đđș
Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising.
Just follow the organisers â they know the đ„ hotspots đ
đȘ§ HOW IT WORKS
âĄïž Sit with the group for the language you want to practise
âĄïž Look for the table signs đ
âĄïž Switch groups anytime â totally chill
âĄïž Rare language? Post in the group & find your match đ«
âĄïž Luxembourgish shows up too đ±đș
â ïž By attending, you agree organisers canât be held liable for regulation violations
(or accidental grammar crimes đ)
Cycling on Sunday: Diekirch gare via Echternach - 45km or 71km.
Hello Easy Spinners. This event will be on a **Sunday** because there is rain forecast for the previous day.
**What we will do together**
**1.** Cycle from Luxembourg gare **(front of Police station)** to Echternach lake (about 45km).
**2.** Have a meal at Echternach youth hostel.
Those who wish to do a shorter ride can take the **bus** from Echternach back to Lux gare.
**3.** Cycle from Echternach lake to Diekirch gare (about 26km).
If we maintain an average speed of about 18km/hour and have a total stop time of 90 minutes (including 1 hour dining at the lake), we can finish the ride in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
**Getting home from finishing point (Diekirch gare)**
There are trains from Diekirch to Luxembourg Gare every 30 minutes. Also, there are buses from Diekirch to other directions.
**What to bring**
1\. Your bike in tip top condition\.
2\. Energy snacks\.
3\. Lots of fluids to stay hydrated\.
4. **Packed food** for the the meal at Echternach. **ALTERNATIVELY,** you can **order food** at Echternach Youth hostel.
**Disclaimer**
If you decide to participate in this event, you are responsible for your own property and health. This distance (71km) requires ***high exercise tolerance/endurance/fitness.***
The organizer will **NOT BE RESPONSIBLE** for damages to the property or the health (including cycling injuries) of the participants.
The organizer will be responsible for navigating the cycle route from the start point to the finish point.
**Weather conditions.** Updated on 08/03/2026 ([https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316](https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316))
12 degree Celsius. Mostly cloudy, and **28**% chance of rain. Total rain forecast is 0mm.
**If the forecast becomes worse**, the organizer **may** cancel the event 6 hours before the start time or earlier.
The **terrain is 99% tarmac** (paved), 56km of which is cycle path.
**Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2122720628?share_token=a3ldIIqAvshXO07oT2z3IfKFPJWlMwGzMKWDK05LdLxOOOSJwp&ref=wtd**
Want to **join our WhatsApp group?** Use this link: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t)
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Game Programming Events Near You
Connect with your local Game Programming community
Unity GameDev Hangout â Tools, Workflows & Open Discussion
This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup.
Thereâs no strict agenda this time â just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
**Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):**
âą Frame Debugger & performance tooling
âą Addressables & additive scene workflows
âą Input System, localization, responsive UI
âą AI integration approaches
âą DevOps & LiveOps experiences
âą Full lifecycle: idea â cross-platform publishing
âą Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
âą Weird Unity quirks weâve all run into
*Nothing is locked in.*
Bring a project if youâd like.
Bring a question.
Bring a lesson learned.
Or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome!
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
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**YouTube Link**
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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 be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
â©We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
â©Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
â©Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
â©Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 WondersâŠ
â©Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, WerewordsâŠ
â©IMPORTANT:
â©1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
â©2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you havenât come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!





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