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WordCamp Vienna is the largest WordCamp in Central Europe and will take place for the 10th time on April 10 and 11, 2026, at the Old General Hospital (Altes AKH), the campus of the University of Vienna. We expect more than 350 WordPress enthusiasts from Austria and abroad. On Friday, April 10, we will kick things off in the afternoon with 6 workshops for beginners, intermediate users, and developers — as well as a session designed to encourage exchange within the Austrian WordPress community. Saturday, April 11, is our main conference day with three established tracks and a total of 21 WordPress talks — in German, English, as well as a dedicated developer track. We have exciting workshops and talks prepared for you — we’re looking forward to seeing you! **Reservation** * Buy your ticket here: [https://vienna.wordcamp.org](https://vienna.wordcamp.org/) Tickets are very cheap: thx to our sponsors! **Topics** * There are many talks in english and german covering how to getting more out of WordPress, as well as numerous developer, design & SEO / marketing talks! **Community-Support** * We will also be providing support all day long at the Help-desk and the Happiness-Bar! **About WordCamp** * WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything about WordPress. * WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress developers and users like you. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other. * This WordCamp will be at the same great venue, UNI Campus in the Altes AKH. **What You get!** * Your WordCamp Vienna ticket covers both the conference on Saturday and Contributor Day / Workshops on friday. * It grants you access to all sessions, lunch, coffee breaks, and the after party (with some free drinks). It includes an exclusive t-shirt, stickers, and other great swag. * This year we are also offering free child-care (50 m away from the venue). You can let us know during ticket purchase if you need this service and we will contact you with further details. We look forward to seeing you again at WordCamp Vienna 2026!

*A gentle gathering for friendship, love, and real human depth* **Genuine connection can sometimes feel rare.** We meet many people. We exchange words. We scroll, we swipe. And still, something deeper remains untouched. **This is not a dating event**. Not networking. Not therapy. It is a gently guided evening for thoughtful adults who value depth over small talk and who long for meaningful connection — whether friendship, love, or simply resonance. Through guided conversations and reflective moments, we create a relaxed and respectful space to meet beyond roles and expectations. You may leave with a new acquaintance, a spark, or simply the quiet reassurance that depth still exists. For women and men 40+. Limited group size to maintain quality and balance. I look forward to welcoming you. Warmly, Dieter PS: A contribution of €25 will be collected to cover the costs, like sandwiches, drinks, cookies, coffee, tea, and room . Additional donations are most welcome. PPS: 1st door (if closed) use code 2008 + push the button with the bell symbol; at the 2nd door ring at Int'l. Management Institute/ System. Institute. Then take the elevator to the 3rd floor, apartment #49. Message us at 0681 1069 1321 for any issue **Watch this short video**: [https://youtu.be/In8dqdxpCF4](https://youtu.be/In8dqdxpCF4)

This is a **Special Film Club Event** - **Short Films** **Collection - Animated** We the Lovely Folks of the **Saturday Film Club, are back for the 26th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Films chosen for this week are: **Tennis Ball on His Day Off (2020, 6 min)** **Puparia (2020, 4 min)** **Teacups (2023, 5 min)** **Acrobats (6 min)** **The Village (2019, 14 min)** **Kandittund! (Seen It!) (2021, 20 min)** **Pachyderme (2022, 11 min)** **Wade (2019, 11 min)** **War Is Over! (2023, 11 min, Oscar Winner)** **Retirement Plan (2023, 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.

Hello ! and welcome to our international family in Vienna! [[Click this Whatsapp Groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IHjiqrhVEYDEyGaB7uQfzu)] This isn’t just a language exchange — it’s a lively gathering of globally minded souls in their 20s and 30s who love new experiences. We meet every Saturday at 7:30 PM in the heart of the city. Whether you’re a backpacker passing through or a Viennese local curious about the world, you'll find open minds and open hearts here. Come practice new languages, share your culture, and make authentic connections.

Ready for a uniquely European experience? This spectacular route through the easternmost *Donau Auen National Park* will lead us from Hainburg along the Danube main- and sidestreams all the way to a small fishing village near the Slovak border. Expect calming wetlands, country-spanning river views, medieval castles and even walk-through caves hewn into the rocks. Net hiking time on this gem of a trail will be \~3 hours. Discount available for early birds, train pass holders (ÖBB-Klimaticket/Interrail), repeat participants, and groups. To secure your spots, please ... Step 1: RSVP here on Meetup first (optional but recommended) Step 2: Complete your booking at https://vienna.ixpat.com/wetlands

⭐️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

Welcome to the "Fantasy and Historical Fiction" Reading Circle of the Social Book Club! We will meet to discuss **T. Kingfisher's** fantasy novel **"Nettle and Bone"** (243 pages). The meeting point is at JO&JOE on the 5th floor. Drinks and some food can be bought there, so if possible please buy something for reasons of politeness, if you can afford it, since they provide the space for free. Book Description: *After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself.* *Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning.* *On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra's family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.*

This is a group for meeting new people, eating brunch, and having discussions about science, life, philosophy, politics, and people. Anybody is free to join, and we charge no fees. This discussion group aims to have the absolute minimal level of structure necessary to ensure the conversation remains engaging to the majority of people present. In particular, we \*don't\* have fixed order of speaking or timed statements. So far, the balance we've struck is enforcing hand raising when conversation gets intense in order to minimize interruption, and to give the chair (me!) the power to occasionally call a snap election on the conversation topic.

## **A Queer Book Club Exploring Gender, Politics, and Power** Join us this April for our Queer Book Club at Villa Vida Café as we dive into *Who’s Afraid of Gender?* by Judith Butler — one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary gender theory. In this session, we’ll unpack Butler’s latest work, which examines how “gender” has become a political flashpoint across the world. The book explores how anti-gender movements operate, what’s at stake, and how language, fear, and power shape public discourse. This is a space for collective reading, critical thinking, and community exchange. No academic background needed—just curiosity and openness. *** ## **About the Book** *Who’s Afraid of Gender?* looks at the global backlash against gender theory and LGBTQIA+ rights. Butler analyzes how gender has been framed as a threat in political rhetoric, and what this reveals about broader struggles over democracy, freedom, and identity. Expect themes like: * Anti-gender movements and moral panic * The politics of language and framing * Queer and trans resistance * Power, fear, and ideology *** ## **Event Details** * **Date:** Sunday, April 12, 2026 * **Time:** 14:00 * **Location:** Villa Vida Café * **Room:** Main Café Space * **Language:** English (German possible if needed) *** ## **What to Expect** * Guided but open discussion * Space to share reflections or just listen * Community-focused and low-pressure atmosphere * Mixed group: regulars + new faces always welcome You don’t have to finish the book to join—but it helps. *** ## **Accessibility & Community Care** * Step-free access available * Accessible toilet * This is a queer-centered, respectful space * No tolerance for discriminatory behavior *** ## **Collaboration** **The Queer Book Club is hosted In collaboration with** [o*books](http://o-book.at/) & [hint.wien](http://hint.wien/). Once you’ve joined, you can order the books to read at a discounted rate at o\*books.

Spring is back! You are invited to hike with us on **Sunday, April 12**, in the quiet hills around Vienna, starting together at 13:00 from Hütteldorf U4 U-Bahn/S-Bahn station and reaching the Jubiläumswarte on foot at around 450 mt altitude. The exact **meeting point** is just outside the station door facing the bus stops (you'll have the Anker bakery on your left when you exit through that door). A funny pug named Uschi will probably join us. We'll reach the Stadtwanderweg number 4 together and then we'll follow that hiking path entirely. We'll do a 30-minute stop near the observation tower on the top of the hill, where you can eat your fruits and snacks, and we plan to be back at the Hütteldorf station at 17:00. Please bring 1 liter of water and wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothes. The hike is not long, but it is moderately difficult. We might sit in the meadow for a while if the weather allows it, so bringing a blanket could also be useful. IMPORTANT: This is not a guided hike, but simply a chance to experience nature around Vienna together, so everyone is responsible for their own health and safety. If you need more information, please ask in the comments below.

Let's meet again in Westlicht (this group's favorite gallery so far😉), but for a brand new experience! It's underwater photography with both historical and contemporary lenses. "Photography, with its drive to make the invisible visible, has sought to reveal what lies hidden beneath the sea’s reflective surface. Scientific and aesthetic interests often overlap in this endeavor: the ocean is both an object of research and a place of longing" Details in [this page](https://www.westlicht.com/westlicht/en/program/exhibitions/unterwasser). Tickets can be purchas[ed h](https://www.westlicht.com/westlicht/de/besuch)ere or at the entrance. See you there!

**!!! Registration Global Hackathon Registration:** https://bitgn.com/ **!!! Registration for the Vienna Headquarter On-Site Event (location tbd):** https://airtable.com/appSzS1Qf9d7I2nKm/pagRrWk0edZbznpPF/form Join us in Vienna for the on-site gathering of the global **Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents Hackathon**. Learn more: https://ai-mission.eu/hackathon.html More than **500 participants worldwide** have already registered to build personal AI agents and compete on the global BitGN leaderboard. While the development phase runs globally, we are hosting a **local in-person event in Vienna** on April 11 to bring the community together for hacking, collaboration, and networking. Meet **fellow inspiring people**, work on your agent, and enjoy **pizza, drinks, and a great builder atmosphere**. Supported by **AI Austria, AI Impact Mission, Klartext AI, and TIMETOACT Group Österreich**. **Challenge:** Build a trustworthy personal autonomous agent, connect it to the BitGN evaluation platform, and compete on a global leaderboard. Please bring your own laptop and ideally arrive with a working setup (recommended: VSCode or PyCharm + UV). **Timeline:** Development phase runs from **March 15 – April 11, 2026**. On **April 11 (Vienna on-site)**: Doors open 09:00 Opening & keynotes 10:30 Final tweaks 11:00 Pizza break 13:00 Evaluation release 14:00 Leaderboard reveal and awards 18:00 Drinks and networking until 21:00. **Teams:** Up to four people per team. Teams may include both on-site and remote participants. **Prizes:** Winner certificates, AIM merch, and more to be announced. Applications for the Vienna event are open until **April 3, 2026 (23:59 CET)**. Selected participants will be notified by **April 5**. Happy hacking! 🚀

Looking for a relaxed way to meet creative people in Vienna without the pressure of formal networking? Join us for a Board Game Evening by Creative Collabs Vienna at Pickwicks, where creativity, conversation, and play come together in a friendly, social atmosphere. This event is designed for creatives, designers, content creators, marketers, photographers, filmmakers, artists, and anyone working or interested in creative fields who want to connect naturally, through shared experiences. 🧩 **What to expect:** * A cozy and social evening centered around board games * Easygoing ice-breakers through gameplay * A mix of strategy games, party games, and casual games * Plenty of time to chat, laugh, and get to know people between games * An open and welcoming environment where conversations flow naturally * Also food is available.

⭐️Would you like to meet new friends?✨Welcome to Speed Friending in Vienna! Age 20-29/30-39. Please read the description attentively: Our next event is coming soon! Price for boys is 10€ and order a drink It is for free for girls ✨if you’re not comfortable with the price, you are welcome to skip this event. How it works: • You’ll have a short conversations with different people. • After each round, you’ll switch to meet someone new. • You’ll note who you liked, and if there’s a match, we’ll connect you after the event. ‍‍ Age groups: The main groups are for ages 20-29 and 30-39 You are welcome)! Register today)✨ Join us on Instagram and don’t miss new events https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr

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)

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

**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

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

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 :)

**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD