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**❗️ 👉 TO THE EVENT:** [PO Club #2 – AI, now what? powered by SQUER](https://www.meetup.com/product-owner-club/events/313604636/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385)**❗️** In cooperation with the [Product Owner Club – Vienna](https://www.meetup.com/product-owner-club/) Community are hosting a meetup **at the SQUER Office Vienna** **👉** Please register on the dedicated [PO Club #2 – AI, now what? powered by SQUER](https://www.meetup.com/product-owner-club/events/313604636/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385) Page to join us on April 16th at 6:00 PM 🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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**💬 Fokus Gesundheit: Von Früherkennung bis Privatservice** Du möchtest mehr über unser Gesundheitssystem und deine Möglichkeiten im Bereich Vorsorge und Diagnostik erfahren? Dann bist du bei diesem Event genau richtig. In diesem Vortrag bekommst du spannende Einblicke in radiologische Früherkennung sowie den Unterschied zwischen Kassenleistungen und Privatservice. ‼️ **Hard Facts** 🗓 Datum: 16.04.2026 🕖 Einlass: 19:00 Uhr 🕢 Start Vortrag: 19:30 Uhr 🍽 Im Anschluss: Essen, Getränke & Networking 📍 Wo: MyHive am Wienerberg, 16. Stock mit atemberaubendem Blick über ganz Wien **⚠️ Bitte beachte:** Eine **Bestätigung deines Kommens ist zwingend notwendig**, damit wir das Catering planen können. Zur Anmeldung ist eine Mailadresse notwendig. Ihr bekommt einen QR-Code als "Ticket". 🎤 **Fachvortrag von Doz. Dr. Florian Prayer, PhD** **Thema: Gesundheitssystem & Früherkennung** * Radiologische Früherkennung – warum sie entscheidend ist * Überblick über Kassenleistungen * Unterschiede und Vorteile von Privatservices * Praxisnahe Einblicke in das Gesundheitssystem 👥 **Für wen ist das Event geeignet?** * Menschen, die praxisnahes Wissen aus erster Hand erhalten möchten * Menschen, die sich für Gesundheit und Vorsorge interessieren * Alle, die mehr über das Gesundheitssystem und ihre Möglichkeiten erfahren wollen * Alle, die sich für Selbstständigkeit, Vermögensaufbau oder neue berufliche Perspektiven interessieren 💡 **Voraussetzungen:** Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich, keine Verpflichtungen. Komm vorbei, hör zu, stell Fragen und genieße einen inspirierenden Abend mit Ausblick und Networking

Come join the **Vienna Galahs** for our weekly **Aussie-Rules Football (AFL) training**! We’re usually 10–20 people and always happy to welcome new faces – whether you’re curious to try the sport, just want to be active outdoors, or simply fancy meeting new people and having a drink after. No experience needed – we’ll teach you the basics. **All genders** are welcome. Right now, we’re especially excited to grow Austria’s **first FLINTA/women’s AFL team** – so come give it a go! We train mondays (From May in Auer-Welsbach Park) and thursdays (Vienna Celtic Rugby Football Club) Feel free to check us out on instagram: [viennagalahsafc](https://www.instagram.com/viennagalahsafc/#) What to bring: * Sports clothes & runners * A bottle of water * Good vibes (we’ll provide the rest) Stay after training for a chilled beer or non alcoholic drink and chats with the team. Come for the sport, stay for the people.

**Our second Product Owner Club is coming up and this time we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts currently reshaping our roles as product people: AI.** We’re excited to be **sponsored by** **SQUER** **📍 [Althanstraße 4/3/63, 1090 Wien](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zysnKBZEobcA2pHz5)** **Please scroll down to SQUER or use the search function to ring.** **Thank you for helping the product community come together!** **Agenda:** 🕕 18:00 — Doors open & welcome 🎤 18:30 — Session #1: Alexander Schwingenschrot 🎤 19:15 — Session #2: Maurizio Rinder & Julian Tandler 🍕 20:00 — Networking with drinks & pizza **Session #1 by Alexander Schwingenschrot – Senior Consultant / AI-Manager @ adesso Austria GmbH** **The Product Owner as an "Intellectual Tourist"? How Psychological Safety Rescues Our Critical Thinking from AI.** You know the feeling: The backlog is overflowing, pressure is high, and suddenly GenAI generates your user stories, acceptance criteria, and market analyses in seconds. Sounds like a dream, right? The ticket is ready, let the sprint begin. But what happens when we switch our thinking to "autopilot"? We risk becoming mere "middle managers of our own thoughts," outsourcing the hard work of critical thinking to an algorithm. AI makes us incredibly fast—but without true psychological safety within the team to challenge the machine (and each other), we degrade into mere rubber-stampers. That’s not just dangerous for the product; it fundamentally alters the core of what Product Ownership is all about. In his talk, Alexander breaks down: * why AI becomes an innovation killer without a culture that embraces failure (Automation Bias), * what the "Intellectual Tourist" concept actually means for your daily Product Discovery, and * how you as a PO can maintain "Meaningful Human Control" without sacrificing the speed of AI. **Session #2 by Maurizio Rinder, Lead Product Engineer @ SQUER & Julian Tandler, Principal Consultant Product Management @ SQUER** **What If the Answer to Every Feature Debate Was "Let's Find Out This Week"? A PM's Guide to AI in 2026** You know the drill: Three stakeholders, three opinions, no data. Everyone argues about what to build next, and two months later only a handful of people used the feature. But what if "let's just find out" was a real answer? When AI makes building cheap, you can stop debating and start testing. That's not just a new tool in your PM toolkit, it's a structural shift in what the role is about. In his talk, * Julian breaks down what's actually changing, and goes hands-on with real examples, * Before Maurizio makes the case why this redefines what it means to be a developer, too. **Like last time, the sessions will be hands-on and interactive. There will be space to discuss, challenge, and exchange with fellow colleagues.** We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones to the community. **Connect**... get to learn peers from different industries. **Learn**... how other Product Leaders deal with different situations. **Profit**... from shared experiences and thrive even more in your role. **Please be fair and only click “attend” on Meetup if you’re truly planning to join, so we can plan foods and drinks accordingly.** Last time we had a **show-rate of 92%**, let's keep this up 😃 **Best regards, Alex & Miriam**

Hallo Sportsfreunde! Herzlich Willkommen bei Vienna Outdoor Fitness Training☺️☀️💪🏽 Euch erwarten abwechslungsreiche Kräftigungs-Workouts für den ganzen Körper unter Anleitung eines ausgebildeten Trainers, der euch anleiten, korrigieren, unterstützen und natürlich motiviert. :-) Für wen: Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene Kostenbeitrag: € 16,- in bar / 130€ für einen 10er Block !!!PROBETRAINING GRATIS!!! Was erwartet euch: Kräftigungstraining mit Fitnesskleingeräten (TRX, Kettlebells, Plates, Resistance Bands, Medizinbällen) und dem eigenen Körpergewicht. Durch die verschiedenen Variationen kann das Training sowohl für Anfänger als auch für Fortgeschrittene angepasst werden und jeder kommt dabei an seine Grenzen und wird dabei fitter und stärker. Weiters trefft ihr motivierte Gleichgesinnte zum gemeinsamen Schwitzen und Spaß haben! ;-) Mitzubringen: Trinkflasche, gemütliche Sportbekleidung und - wenn vorhanden - eine Trainingsmatte! Die Dauer der Workouts beträgt ca. 60 Minuten (Warm Up - Hauptteil - Cool Down). Wir bleiben während dem Training an einem Standort, damit ihr euch während dem Training keine Sorgen und Gedanken um eure Wertgegenstände machen müsst! :-) Treffpunkt: STADTPARK, Einfahrt Weg Am Stadtpark zur Meierei Koordinaten: 48.204636, 16.382232 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sQAzoSttkiH8FWzaA Wir freuen uns riesig darauf, euch wiederzusehen und auch neue Gesichter kennenzulernen und gemeinsam mit euch zu trainieren! Sportliche Grüße, Geri \*\*\* Hello workout buddies! :-) Welcome to VIENNA OUTDOOR FITNESS TRAINING☺️☀️💪🏽 You can expect varied full body strength & conditioning workouts with a qualified trainer, who will guide, correct, support and of course motivate you. :-) Who: Beginner & intermediates How much: € 16,- cash or PayPal / € 130,- for a book of 10 workouts !!! FREE TRIAL TRAINING !!! What: Functional full body workouts with periodic focus on certain body parts like arms, shoulders, back and legs. What awaits you: Strengthening training with fitness accessories (TRX, kettlebells, medicine balls, resistance bands, plates) and your own body weight. Through the different variations, the training can be adapted for beginners as well as for advanced athletes. Everyone will reach their limits and will become fitter and stronger. So meet cool people and have fun! =) Please bring: Water bottle, sports-clothes and a fitness mat. We will also stay in one place in order to take care of your belongings. Meeting point: STADTPARK, "entrance-road" to Am Stadtpark "Zur Meierei, Steierereck" coordinates: 48.204636, 16.382232 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sQAzoSttkiH8FWzaA We are looking forward to meeting you and to breaking a sweat together! Sporty regards, Geri

Wir besuchen gemeinsam einen Vortrag im Queer Museum Vienna. Der Vortrag ist Teil der Reihe „What’s Missing?“: Kunsthistorikerinnen und Künstlerinnen beleuchten darin Erscheinungsformen von Queerness aus verschiedenen Kulturen und historischen Epochen – von der westlichen Renaissance über die jugoslawische Kunst der 1970er bis zur zeitgenössischen schwarzafrikanischen Kunst. Kleidung als kulturelles Konstrukt von Geschlecht, Macht und Ordnung – Referentin Anjelika Spöth nimmt uns mit auf eine kritische Reise durch Kleidung als Zeichensystem: Wie bestimmt das, was wir tragen, wie Körper gelesen, bewertet und reguliert werden? Und wie wirken diese historischen Konstrukte bis heute in unserem Alltag nach? 🤝 Treffpunkt: 18:15 Uhr im Eingangsbereich des Museums (drinnen)

**Pause. Sense. Feel. Transform.** **Anger, rage, and frustration are part of being human. Yet when left unchecked, they can hijack our nervous system, cloud communication, and strain our relationships.** **This two-part experiential workshop series offers a grounded, science based path to meeting anger with awareness; and transforming it into clarity, empathy, and compassion.** **Blending neuroscience, mindfulness practices, embodied movement, and mindful communication tools, we explore how anger affects the body and brain; and how it can become a powerful gateway to self understanding and deeper connection with others.** **Through guided meditation, reflective journaling, gentle movement, visualisation, pair and group exercises, you’ll learn how to rechannel stress, regulate your nervous system, and engage with conflict in a more conscious and compassionate way.** **Part 1: Rechanneling Stress and Understanding Our Needs** **We all experience anger and frustration, when we feel disrespected, unheard, or blocked from reaching our goals. These emotions can feel overwhelming and have a strong impact on our nervous system and well-being. How can we navigate these moments without being overtaken by them?** **In this first workshop, we focus on understanding anger from the inside out. We explore how emotional hijacking and chronic stress work in the brain and body, and how our internal narratives and unmet needs fuel reactive patterns. With curiosity** **and compassion, we begin to transform anger into self-awareness and self-care.** **You’ll explore:** **● The neuroscience of anger, rage, stress response, and emotional hijacking** **● How bodily sensations and internal narratives shape anger** **● Identifying the feelings and unmet needs behind frustration** **● How to rechannel anger through breath, visualisation, and gentle movement** **● Using mindful self-talk and mantras to express needs** **● Cultivating self-compassion as a foundation for clarity and regulation** **The Mindful BAse x Villa Vida** **Where science meets mindfulness – for awareness, connection, and community.** **At The Mindful BAse, we believe that mindfulness is not only a personal practice, but also a powerful way to strengthen relationships, communities, and our connection with our environment. Founded in Vienna in 2025, our mission is simple: to bring people together,** **foster well-being, and cultivate a community rooted in awareness, kindness, compassion and** **respect.** **Through our collaboration with Villa Vida, we are excited to present a series of science-based mindfulness workshops designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, nurture learning and reflection for supporting the local queer community. We create spaces where** **ancient practices meet modern insights, offering sessions that combine yoga, meditation, neuroscience, communication tools in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space. Each workshop invites you to slow down, connect, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others – grounded in both science and lived experience.** **All identities, bodies, and levels of experience are welcome.** **[https://themindfulbase.com](https://themindfulbase.com/)** **[https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base)** **[https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base](https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base)** **Registration:** **[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckePQuhI-pydwGvKms1btW6JQHxnBvpX20HpkyrxGpniBW7A/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckePQuhI-pydwGvKms1btW6JQHxnBvpX20HpkyrxGpniBW7A/viewform)**

Welcome Book Lovers! Join our Meet Up Group to find like-minded book readers! *** This Is a special edition. A film crew will come over and put a part of the event on oktotv. *** This event is for everybody interested in listening or sharing new book content or comment on it. You are welcome just to come for inspiration. You definitely don't need to read books at the moment. It is a gathering for everybody to find like-minded people interested in learning something new. :) Feel free to bring your own book with you. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation MUT. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. I am happy to host it there. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. This is the address: Rechte Wienzeile 37, 1040 Wien Walk until the end of the main entrance hall. At the end of the hallway you find a big green gate with a sign of the Social Book Club. Please give your best to be on time so that we can have a nice introduction round together. If you can't attend anymore please cancel the event to give someone else the space to come. :) Check out the Social Book Club Website for more content: https://socialbookclub.de/ Looking forward to seeing you there! :)

**Hiking trip to Mödling** ❗️Even if Meetup shows the event as full, please still join the WA group and fill out the registration form. The form will indicate whether there are still spots available for the hike❗️ Join the WA group for the information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=gi_t —————— This time we’re heading just outside Vienna for a beautiful hike in the Mödling area 🌿 It’s a scenic circular route (around 8 km) with gentle elevation, so overall very manageable, but still active enough to feel like a proper hike. Along the way, we’ll have: * beautiful forest and hill views * a viewpoint from a tower with a view over the aqueduct * and we’ll also see the Liechtenstein Castle 🏰 So it’s one of those routes where you get a bit of everything — nature, views, and some really nice photo spots 📸 **Route details:** * distance: ~8 km * elevation: ~200 m up & down * walking time: around 2.5-3 hours We’ll go at a comfortable pace, with time to enjoy the views, take photos, and just have a nice day together. **Participation** €8 organizational fee (does **not** include the train ticket) In case of bad weather conditions the trip will be postponed to 26.04. ——————— ❗️Please make sure to fill out the registration form: the link will be posted in the WA group ❗️

❗️Even if Meetup shows it as full — you’re still welcome to join❗️ The weather changed our plans a bit — so instead of the Easter meetup 10.04., we’re going to Hirschstetten: 📅 Date: April 18 🕑 Time: 2:00 pm 📍 Location: (I’ll share the exact location in the WA group https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqWhKBUCR5RAhI6WUguIcR?mode=wwt) Join us for a spring meetup in one of Vienna’s most charming and underrated places 🌸✨ Blumengärten Hirschstetten is such a beautiful spot — with blooming trees, little ponds, a labyrinth, cute ground squirrels, and even small houses like in a little Austrian village 🐿🌷 Even though it’s still inside Vienna, being there feels like you’ve left the city for a while and escaped somewhere in the countryside. I’m pretty sure many people in Vienna still haven’t been there — which makes it even more special to discover together. We’ll take a relaxed walk through the park, enjoy the spring atmosphere, chat, and simply spend a nice time 🌿 Come join us — whether you’re new in the city or have lived here for years, it’s a nice way to spend an afternoon and meet friendly people. Looking forward to seeing you there! ✨

This is a **Special Film Club Event** - **Short Films** **Collection - Animated** We the Lovely Folks of the **Saturday Film Club, are back for the 27th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Films chosen for this week are: * **Rejected (2000, 9 min)** **Catisfaction (2022, 5 min)** **Fur (2022, 9 min)** **Hairy Legs (2022, 12 min)** **The Shyness of Trees (2021, 14 min)** **Beautiful Men (2023, 18 min)** **Confessions of an English Ant-Eater (2020, 8 min)** **Martyr’s Guidebook (2023, 7 min)** **Bestia (2021, 15 min)** **This Is a Story Without a Plan (2019, 12 min)** **We Can’t Live Without Cosmos (2014, 16 min)** **The Eclipse (2022, 17 min)** 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at **China Zentrum Stiegengasse**! 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) PS - I can guarantee comfortable seating for 15 people. For the rest there are chairs. People in the waitlist can show up as well, because a lot of people sign up but don't show up. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. **MUT** is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

🎊 2026 – such an astrologically momentous year! With significant planetary shifts and super rare cosmic alignments on the horizon, there's no better time to deepen your connection with yourself and understand what this unbelievable year has in store. **Why Astrology?** Astrology is a symbolic language 🌌 and, as such, it is the ideal method for understanding and connecting with our unconscious. If you want to get to know yourself better and strengthen the connection to your inner wisdom and creativity, then this session is for you. 💫 **What Makes This Different:** This is not a classical teaching event. Rather, what you can expect here is a fun, guided experience, mixing astrology with **creative journaling** ✍️ and **meditative reflection** 🧘. You will get a chance to flex your intuitive muscles and also meet some like-minded seekers and thinkers. After this session, you will understand how astrology can be used to forge a deeper connection with yourself and access more of the magic you carry. **What to Expect:** This cozy session will give you the chance to connect with peers and become more mindful of your astrology journey through deeper understanding and perspectives. Every week we are working on a different topic, question, chart placement, etc. Feel free to become a regular, or drop by whenever you wish. 🌙 We will begin the session with an introduction of all participants ⭐ We will then guide you through various exercises in small groups, meant to help you to explore the wealth that astrology has in store for you. 💬 The session will conclude with an open discussion, and a chance to ask any questions. **Who Should Attend:** This session is open to complete beginners 🌱 as well as those who have experience with astrology. It is recommended to have your birth chart available. To generate your chart, I recommend using the website ***astro.com*** 💰This event is offered COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE but donations are more than welcome. You can donate using **PayPal** (paypal.me/furtunadincarpati) or **Revolut** (revolut.me/misterclarity). Last, but not least, if you wish to delve fully into astrology, I offer free tools at **lunarium.co.uk**, as well as training and consultations at **misterclarity.com**

⭐️Speed Networking Vienna Make connections. Find opportunities. Meet new friends. ⭐️Looking to expand your circle, meet inspiring people and actually enjoy the process? This is not just about business contacts — it’s about real human connection, shared interests and new friendships that can grow into something meaningful. 🔄 How it works: 10-minute one-to-one chats, new person each round. Easy, natural and relaxed — no awkward vibes, no forced conversations. ⭐️Perfect for people from different professions who want to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas and simply meet great new people. 💎Price 10€ and order a drink 📌 Limited spots – registration required. Come for the networking. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new contacts and new friends. 💬✨ Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

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)

**Latest Dojo Location!** **Knotty Pine Brewing** 1765 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for speakers for our Monthly Meetups! Fill out the form if you are interested in presenting to the Python Community. https://forms.gle/ehSfUAC2WgR34Crq9

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

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