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Movie at Cineplexx on Monday evening (in English)
Movie at Cineplexx on Monday evening (in English)
🎬 Movie Night: Disclosure Day (English Version) Join us for a movie night and meet fellow English speakers! 📅 Monday, June 22 🕡 Movie starts at 6:30 PM 📍 Cineplexx Millennium City, Vienna We’ll be watching Disclosure Day in the original English version. 🎟️ Ticket price: €12.30 (current Cineplexx ticket price) ✨we’ll meet at 6:10 PM near the ticket counters. The movie will start at 18.30. ⛳️ Everyone purchases their own ticket. After the movie, anyone who would like to stay for a chat is welcome to join us.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Watchpartie - Argentina vs. Austria
FIFA World Cup 2026 Watchpartie - Argentina vs. Austria
The biggest football tournament on earth is finally here! 🌍🏆 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking over the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and we are bringing all the action, energy, and stadium atmosphere straight to you. Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just love the unmatched vibe of a global tournament, this is the place to be! We are hosting our official World Cup Watchparties at **Munchy The Urban Kitchen** – your favorite local pub with great screens, cold drinks, and an amazing community of sports lovers. Reserve your table here - Follow the link: https://urbankitchen.at/ Enjoy your Watchpartie! 🥳 [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 🎉
FIFA World Cup 2026 Watchpartie - France vs. Iraq
FIFA World Cup 2026 Watchpartie - France vs. Iraq
The biggest football tournament on earth is finally here! 🌍🏆 The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking over the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and we are bringing all the action, energy, and stadium atmosphere straight to you. Whether you are a die-hard football fan or just love the unmatched vibe of a global tournament, this is the place to be! We are hosting our official World Cup Watchparties at **Munchy The Urban Kitchen** – your favorite local pub with great screens, cold drinks, and an amazing community of sports lovers. Reserve your table here - Follow the link: https://urbankitchen.at/ Enjoy your Watchpartie! 🥳 [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 🎉
💫 Austria vs Argentina Live | Public Viewing in Vienna
💫 Austria vs Argentina Live | Public Viewing in Vienna
# ⚽ Austria vs Argentina Live ## Exclusive Public Viewing in Vienna ### 📅 Date & Time **Monday, June 22, 2026** **5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GMT+2)** ### 📍 Location **Web3 Hub Vienna (District Living)** DC Tower 3 Vienna, Austria *** ## 🎟️ Your Free Ticket: Austria vs Argentina Watch Austria take on the reigning world champions, Argentina, from Vienna's highest rooftop fan hub. Bybit EU invites you to an exclusive high-tech World Cup Public Viewing experience at the ultra-modern DC Tower 3. *** ## ✨ Your Exclusive Perks 📺 Giant indoor arena screens 🍔 Complimentary drinks, snacks, and catering 🎁 Limited-edition Bybit football merchandise *** ## 🚀 Admission is 100% FREE *** ### Experience football, networking, rooftop vibes, food, drinks, and an unforgettable evening above the Vienna skyline.
comfort zone challenges'vienna #76
comfort zone challenges'vienna #76
We meet up to do comfort zone challenges in the streets of Vienna. Our goal is that everyone goes home having had experiences out of their comfort zone. ​​Most important things first: * ​You should speak either German or English to join. * ​​We're coordinating before, during, and after the meetup in our "Social Adventures in Vienna" Telegram group, join it here: [https://t.me/czc_vienna](https://t.me/czc_vienna) * ​​Check out our Instagram to see pictures from previous meetups: [https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/](https://www.instagram.com/improv_czc/) ​​Experience the fun to get out of your comfort zone, to grow beyond your expectations and to surprise yourself! Join the event to experience how easy it can be to be thrown in new situations! ​​What will we do? * ​​Introduction into the "comfort zone challenge" * ​​Introducing ourselves and our goals for this meetup * ​​Deciding on the groups & challenges * ​​(Optional) group-warm-up * ​​Doing the challenges in group of 3-4 * ​​Reflection: Meeting in a bar to reflect and have a drink ​​Be aware that consuming alcohol is discouraged until reflection. Also, make sure you have enough time to attend the event through to the end, since the reflection is an important part of the process and a good opportunity to let the other participants learn from your experience. ​--- ​Wir treffen uns, um Comfort Zone Challenges in den Straßen von Wien zu machen! Unser Ziel ist es, dass jede/r nach Hause geht mit dem Erlebnis, aus seiner/ihrer Komfortzone gegangen zu sein.
TREÂŽ (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) Gruppen-Session
TREÂŽ (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) Gruppen-Session
🧘‍♀️ **TRE® Gruppen-Session in der Bella Volen Galerie** **📅 22. Juni 2026** 📍 Bella Volen Galerie, Wien Landesgerichtsstraße 6, Wiem 1010 **Start: 18:30** **Ankommen: 18:20** **TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)** Fühlen Sie sich manchmal gestresst, angespannt oder erschöpft? Wünschen Sie sich mehr innere Ruhe, Leichtigkeit und Wohlbefinden? **TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)** ist eine sanfte, körperorientierte Methode zur Stressregulation. Durch einfache Übungen werden natürliche Entspannungsmechanismen des Körpers aktiviert. Dabei können sich gespeicherte Spannungen lösen und das Nervensystem wieder in einen Zustand von mehr Balance und Gelassenheit finden. TRE® nutzt ein natürliches neurogenes Zittern des Körpers – einen angeborenen Mechanismus, der helfen kann, körperlichen und emotionalen Stress abzubauen. Viele Teilnehmer berichten nach einer Session von mehr Ruhe, Vitalität, Flexibilität und Lebensfreude. **✨ Für wen ist TRE® geeignet?** Grundsätzlich für alle Menschen, die Stress abbauen, ihre Selbstregulation stärken und ihr Wohlbefinden fördern möchten. Die Übungen sind einfach, benötigen keine besondere Fitness und können in jedem Alter praktiziert werden. **✨ Was erwartet Sie?** • Einführung in die Methode TRE® • Sanfte Körperübungen zur Aktivierung großer Muskelgruppen • Begleitete TRE®-Session in einer sicheren und entspannten Atmosphäre • Zeit zum Nachspüren und für Fragen **Yogamatten, Decken, Kissen sowie Getränke stehen vor Ort zur Verfügung.** ✨ Bitte bringen Sie lediglich bequeme Kleidung mit, in der Sie sich frei bewegen und entspannen können. TRE® kann als wertvolle Selbsthilfe-Technik erlernt werden und unterstützt den Körper dabei, zu seiner natürlichen Fähigkeit zur Entspannung zurückzufinden. Die Session wird von einem zertifizierten TRE® Provider geleitet, nähmlich von [Dr. Lisa Maria Glenk. ](https://www.biofeedbackpraxis.at)(promovierte Neurowissenschaftlerin) Wir freuen uns auf einen achtsamen und entspannenden Abend mit Ihnen. 🔹 Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl 🔹 Anmeldung erforderlich
I train @ My Pace - with Jason
I train @ My Pace - with Jason
-Outdoor Functional Training for All Fitness Levels- Join us as we combine healthy, balanced movement with fun, gamified ideas to give you our unique FUNctional training! And in case that doesn’t really tell you what to expect, just think short intervals of exercise combined together in a playful and interactive way to help you strengthen your body in a sustainable way while allowing you to meet new people (and often even forget how hard you’re working out). As a reminder for those nervous about their fitness level: Everything we do, we do with all fitness levels in mind; so the exercises are always adjustable to your level and you’re always strongly encouraged to take it at your own pace - I mean, we’re not called My Pace for nothing! How to find us: We meet and train behind the calisthenics workout station on the Zirkuswiese of the Prater. Here a link to the location on Google maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdRPEaYTiavZbmVW7) Cost: In the interest of inclusivity, we've decided to make our sessions donations based here, so you're invited to pay what you can afford. If that actually makes you more uncomfortable and doesn't make it easier to come, know that we've received donations from €2 to €20 and they all made us very happy, because our primary goal is to get people moving and to show them it can be fun all in all. The money is secondary. One other thing that’s useful to know: - In the case of bad weather, we do have a back-up location that will protect us from the rain. Should we need to move, we will change the location of this event here. Please feel free to check back here before any event where you suspect bad weather or, even better, simply get in touch with us! We’re available via WhatsApp message (+436802355041) or email (office@mypace.at) If you'd like to know more about My Pace, feel free to visit our website at [https://www.mypace.at](https://www.mypace.at)

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Open Source Talks by OffOn x Dynatrace
Open Source Talks by OffOn x Dynatrace
**Open Source Talks by OffOn x Dynatrace** **❗️Meetup is for discovery only. Don't rely on it for availability or capacity. The actual limit is 50 people.** **👉 RSVP on our website to confirm your spot: [RSVP HERE](https://community.offon.dev/t/open-source-talks-by-offon-x-dynatrace-june-25th/1579)** June 25, 2026 · Vienna Join us for the first Open Source Talks, a community-driven meetup for the Austrian open source community. Two speakers, a quiz, and networking with people from different OSS projects and communities. Open Source · Vendor Agnostic · Community Driven TALKS: * Drupal CMS by [Nico Grienauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grienauer/) and [Sinduri Guntupalli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinduri-guntupalli-307542131/) * Flip the Switch: Feature Flags and the Power of Open Standards by [Simon Schrottner ](https://schrottner.at/) \-\-\- AGENDA 17:30 — Doors open, networking (30 min) 18:00 — Welcome, OffOn.dev intro (10 min) 18:10 — Drupal CMS 2.0 by Nico Grienauer (25 min + 5 min Q&A) 18:40 — Break (15 min) 18:55 — Flip the Switch: Feature Flags and the Power of Open Standards by Simon Schrottner (25 min + 5 min Q&A) 19:25 — Open floor, networking (15 min) 19:40 — Open Source Quiz (15 min) 19:55 — Wrap-up, next event teaser (5 min) 20:00 — Networking ## SPEAKERS * [Nico Grienauer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grienauer/): Drupal expert and Drupal Austria board member. Founder of acolono GmbH, CodeWeekEU ambassador, and initiator of Austrian Open Source Award. * [Sinduri Guntupalli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinduri-guntupalli-307542131/): Sr Developer Programs Engineer at Dynatrace. Experienced in product and program management, and web development. Passionate about open source with active involvement in the Drupal community. * [Simon Schrottner](https://schrottner.at/): OpenFeature maintainer and CNCF Ambassador. Helps teams release faster through open standards and feature flagging. \-\-\- **[LOCATION](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gziYEaS61aMbid6L7)** Dynatrace Austria GmbH THE ICON VIENNA · Tower 24 · 22nd Floor Wiedner Gürtel 13, 1100 Vienna Getting there: \- Ask for a visitor's card at the info point \(they'll direct you to the 22nd floor\) \- Hold your card against the reader at the second glass door \- At the turnstiles\, scan your card and note the elevator letter on the screen \- Take the elevator to floor 22 \-\-\- **❗️Meetup is for discovery only. Don't rely on it for availability or capacity. The actual limit is 50 people.** **👉 RSVP on our website to confirm your spot: [RSVP HERE](https://community.offon.dev/t/open-source-talks-by-offon-x-dynatrace-june-25th/1579)** Want to learn more about OffOn? [Visit our about page](https://offon.dev/about/) Questions? Email offondev@gmail.com
English Board Game Night
English Board Game Night
Welcome everyone to our board game meeting! We are thrilled to have you all here, ready to dive into the world of board games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the scene, we welcome all types of gamers to this event. It's a great opportunity to get to know other players who share your passion for board games. Whether you want to bring your own games or choose from the ones we have available. We've got a vast array of games to choose from, so you can find something that suits your style. Here are some of our games, just to give you an impression: * Casual games: Dixit, Carcasonne, Colt Express, Camel Up * Party games: Codenames, Taboo, Humm Bug, Drunk Stoned or Stupid, Trial by Trolley, Joking Hazard, Poetry For Neanderthals * Social deduction games: The Resistance, Werewolves of millers hollow, Secret Hitler, One Night Revolution, Time Bomb * Cooperative games: Flash Point: Fire Rescue, Hanabi, Pandemic * Story games like: Once upon A Time, Gloom, Winter Tales * Workerplacement games: Takenoko, The Pursuit of Happiness, Sail to India, Periorbis * Miniature games: Zombicide, Project: Elite, The Others: 7 Sins, Lobotomy * Video games turned into board games: Stardew Valley, Dark Souls And so many more i cannot list all of them here We are an international group, so all games are in english or can be played in english. What if you don't know any games? That is okay! The best part? The meeting is free of charge! All we ask is that you pay for your drinks and food at the bar. We encourage you to mingle with fellow players and make new friends, because that's the beauty of board games: the social experience. So grab a game, grab a seat, and let's get this meeting started!
Board Game Night  Wednesday
Board Game Night Wednesday
Please read everything 🙏 Hello and welcome to our event 🙂 This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Wednesday and Friday at 06:00 PM Let's set a few points first: ● The language of this meeting is English! ● Please come on time otherwise you have to wait ! ● Call this number if you can't find us: +436767401074 (also WhatsApp) The event: 🎲 If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you 🙂 **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: 📒 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: 📍 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: 💰 **A contribution of €1 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.
34th Flutter Vienna Meetup @ Sentry.io
34th Flutter Vienna Meetup @ Sentry.io
Dear Flutternauts, What an amazing time for a meetup before we go into our summer break. Use this chance and join us now, because the next meetup is quite a few days away. We also do have a few special surprises like Swag, reduced and even free Conference tickets! And this is just the start, because there are 2 amazing talks lined up again for all of you! **+++++++++++++++ LOCATION & SPONSOR ++++++++++++++++** **Sentry** helps every developer detect, understand, and fix broken code, fast. Using Sentry’s debugging platform–that favors action over dashboards–decreases resolution time from days to minutes, resulting in freed up dev cycles and happier customers. Founded in 2008 by David Cramer and Chris Jennings as an Open Source side project, Sentry is used by over 4 million developers and 200,000 organizations, including Disney, Cloudflare, GitHub, Slack, Instacart, Atlassian, and Riot Games. Learn more at [Sentry](https://sentry.io/welcome/) or follow Sentry on [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/sentry.io), [GitHub](https://github.com/getsentry/), [Twitter](https://x.com/getsentry/), or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/getsentry/). ***+++++++++++++++ AGENDA +++++++++++++++*** **18:30:** Introduction and welcome **19:00: Own your toolchain** **by *[Mario Chamuty](https://x.com/chamuty)*** You run pub get a hundred times a week and never think about it. But maybe ... Maybe its worth thinking about. Not because it's broken - because it could be a little faster, a little safer, and a lot more yours. A talk about improving the parts of Flutter we stopped questioning. **19:40:** 🍕 **Food, Drinks and Socializing Break** **20:10: Become a Full + Video Stack Dev - Writing UIs is just the start** **by *[Simon Auer](https://x.com/SimonEritsch)*** What if you could use your existing Flutter skills to not only build UIs on screens, but to create visual stories ... and export them as real video files like MP4? From Spotify-Wrapped like summaries, over instructional content that evolves with your codebase, to personalized videos for tens of thousands of users ... all generated programmatically. No video editor app, no ui clicking ... just beautiful code and open source (and maybe vibe coding)! <3 Batteries included: collaboration & versioning in Git, review changes via pull requests, batch-generating variations or integrating video creation directly into pipelines and CI systems **21:00: Meeting fellow Flutternauts**, last bits of food, a drink, friendly or heated discussions (about get, riverpod and bloc ;) ) in a cozy atmosphere. **21:45 - 22:00: Wrapping up**, last drinks We are looking forward to meeting you there! **\*\*WANT TO DO A TALK?\*\*** We are always looking for (short and long) talks! Just fill out this form and we will contact you: [http://talk.fluttervienna.at/](http://talk.fluttervienna.at/) **\*\*JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER:\*\*** We have a discord server for connection. [https://discord.gg/v9Wvzg794g](https://discord.gg/v9Wvzg794g) **\*\*Flutter Vienna on TWITTER:\*\*** [https://twitter.com/FlutterVienna/](https://twitter.com/FlutterVienna/) Join us to discuss, share, contact and support each other.
Board Game Night (Zippererstrasse U3)
Board Game Night (Zippererstrasse U3)
Please read everything 🙏 Hello and welcome to our event 🙂 This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Wednesday and Friday at 06:00 PM Let's set a few points first: ● The language of this meeting is English! ● Please come on time otherwise you have to wait ! ● Call this number if you can't find us: +436767401074 (also WhatsApp) The event: 🎲 If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you 🙂 **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: 📒 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: 📍 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: 💰 **A contribution of €1 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.
ViennaJS June Meetup
ViennaJS June Meetup
Bring your JS interest and a good vibe! Everybody is welcome & feel free to share this invitation! **Talks and info:** All details: [https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026](https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/vienna-js-june-2026) **Timetable:** * 18:00: Gathering, food & drinks * \~18:45 - 19:00: Start of the first talk **Talks:** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Ben Croker ▶️ Realtime Multiplayer with Datastar Great digital experiences are built on interactivity and collaboration. This talk demonstrates how Datastar can be used to build realtime, multiplayer experiences driven by the backend. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Frank Hellenkamp ▶️ Biological Evolution vs. Evolution of Programming Languages This talk compares biological evolution to the evolution of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript) and gives an overview of the evolutionary environment we all live and work in. It will be about genes, memes, Brainfuck, and more. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🗣️Want to give a Talk?** ▶️ [https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk](https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk) **Location:** Sentry Jakov-Lind-Straße 5, 4. OG (Entrance next to Max & Benito) 1020 Wien **Sponsors:** 🙏 Sentry Sentry is the market leader in the error monitoring space and like many startups with engineer founders, Sentry was born out of frustration with technology. David started Sentry as an open-source side project in 2008. We started in a small community — the Django web framework — and over time expanded our technology to support dozens of other platforms, including browser JavaScript and mobile applications. Fast forward to today, we're a $90M Series E company with a $3B valuation and 200+ employees on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology. As one can see, the adventure continues to be exciting as we bring our developer-first Application Monitoring to more customers and industries worldwide. Consider us for the ride! Link to Open Roles: [https://sentry.io/careers/#openings](https://sentry.io/careers/#openings) **🙏 Want to sponsor?** We are looking for more sponsors! If you are interested please contact us via [viennajsmeetup@gmail.com](http://viennajsmeetup@gmail.com/) or at [viennajs.org.](http://viennajs.org./) \*\*\* **Don't forget to RSVP!**
Build & Connect Meetup mit Expertentalk: "Wann macht Funding Sinn?"
Build & Connect Meetup mit Expertentalk: "Wann macht Funding Sinn?"
Willkommen bei *"Build & Connect"*, dem Treffpunkt für Selbstständige und alle, die es werden wollen – organisiert von Gründerio. English description below. Dieses kostenfreie Event richtet sich an Menschen, die selbstständig sind und ihre Reise mit neuen Perspektiven, wertvollen Kontakten und spannenden Insights bereichern möchten. Natürlich sind auch alle willkommen, die sich noch in der Planungsphase ihrer Selbstständigkeit befinden! **Das erwartet dich bei unserem Meetup:** 🌟 **Expertentalk von Jule Wilhelm (Gründerin fundraising fempire)** Wann macht Funding Sinn und wann nicht? Bootstrapping vs. Fremdkapital Funding gilt oft als das ultimative Ziel für Startups, dabei ist Kapital kein Erfolgssiegel, sondern ein Werkzeug. In diesem Impulsvortrag geht es darum, wann externe Finanzierung wirklich sinnvoll ist, wann Bootstrapping die stärkere Strategie sein kann und welche typischen Denkfehler Gründer:innen bei dem Thema machen. 🤝 **Austausch auf Augenhöhe:** In einer entspannten Atmosphäre kannst du dich mit Gleichgesinnten vernetzen, Ideen austauschen und von den Erfahrungen anderer profitieren. 🍹 **Gechillte Atmosphäre:** Uns ist wichtig, dass du dich wohlfühlst und Spaß hast. Wenn sich daraus ein neuer Geschäftskontakt oder eine Zusammenarbeit entwickelt – umso besser! 🚀 **Unser Ziel:** Wir möchten dir nicht nur die Möglichkeit bieten, neue Leute kennenzulernen und echte Verbindungen zu schaffen, sondern dir auch praktische Werkzeuge an die Hand geben, die deinen unternehmerischen Alltag erleichtern und dein Business optimieren. Wir freuen uns darauf, dich bei unserem nächsten Treffen in Wien willkommen zu heißen. Lass uns zusammen lernen, wachsen und die Reise als Selbstständige gestalten. **Follow us!** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/82057598/admin/dashboard/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gruenderio/?next=%2F) \| [Whatsapp-Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kyi26Bl7v8S6MwZb5VJNmT) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome to *"Build & Connect"*, the meet-up for entrepreneurs and everyone aspiring to become one – hosted by Gründerio. This free event is tailored for self-employed individuals looking to enrich their journey with fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and inspiring insights. Of course, those still in the planning stages of self-employment are also warmly invited! Here’s what awaits you at our meet-up: 🌟 **Expert Talk - Jule Wilhelm (Fundraising Fempire)** When Does Funding Make Sense, and When Doesn't It? Bootstrapping vs. External Funding Funding is often seen as the ultimate goal for startups, but capital isn't a guarantee of success—it's a tool. This keynote talk explores when external funding truly makes sense, when bootstrapping might be the better strategy, and what common mistakes founders make when considering this topic. 🤝 **Exchange:** Connect with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere, exchange ideas, and learn from the experiences of others. 🍹 **Chilled Atmosphere:** We want you to feel comfortable and enjoy yourself. If this leads to a new business connection or collaboration – even better! 🚀 **Our Goal:** Not only do we aim to help you meet new people and build meaningful connections, but we also want to provide you with practical tools to simplify your entrepreneurial journey and optimize your business. We’re excited to welcome you to our next event in Vienna. Let’s learn, grow, and shape the journey of self-employment together. **Follow us!** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/82057598/admin/dashboard/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gruenderio/?next=%2F) \| [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kyi26Bl7v8S6MwZb5VJNmT) **Disclaimer:** This event will be recorded with photo, video, and audio material. By attending, you consent to the use of this material, including for later promotional purposes. By reserving your ticket, you agree to being contacted by Gründerio.

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Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.* A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest): * Frame Debugger & performance tooling * Addressables & additive scene workflows * Input System, localization, responsive UI * AI integration approaches * DevOps & LiveOps experiences * Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing * Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems * Weird Unity quirks we've all run into Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
(Cross-Posting) From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity
(Cross-Posting) From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity
Do **NOT** sign up to this one and sign-up at https://www.meetup.com/columbusjs/events/313386504/ ======================================= A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture. This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape. Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds. Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.* A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest): * Frame Debugger & performance tooling * Addressables & additive scene workflows * Input System, localization, responsive UI * AI integration approaches * DevOps & LiveOps experiences * Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing * Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems * Weird Unity quirks we've all run into Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code* Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs. In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling. The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options. **YouTube Link** TBD
Board games at The Forge
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.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
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. 
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. 
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. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
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. 
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 haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.