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Designing Responsible AI: Trust, Autonomy & Hidden Risk
*Please note, this event is free but please sign up here so we can inform the venue of your attendance: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-04-22/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-berlin-2026-04-22/)*
**What's On**
**đ 6:00pm:** Registration and Networking
**đ¤ 6:30 pm:** Keynote: *"More Than a Matter of Principle: How design gets us beyond theoretical AI Ethics"* with **[Noah Fraenkel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-fraenkel-4b17ba262/)**, GovTech Consultant at Possible
Drawing on his work at the intersection of government, technology, and public trust, Noah will challenge how we think about AI's role in systems that affect real people's lives.
**đŹ 7:00 pm:** Panel Discussion: The keynote ignites the conversation, the panel takes it forward.
Moderated by **[Wiebke Steffen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiebke-steffen/)**, Senior UX Researcher at GetYourGuide, our panelists bring perspectives from across the product spectrum:
**Noah Fraenkel** \- GovTech Consultant @ Possible
**[Ziyong Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziyong-lin-55714b25/)** \- Lead UX Researcher @ GetYourGuide
**[Jake Mongaya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakemongaya/)** \- Engineering Manager @ SumUp
**[Maxim Romanovsky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-romanovsky/)** \- VP \- Head of AI & Product Engineering @ Deutsche Bank
Expect honest takes, productive tension, and the kind of dialogue that actually moves the needle.
**đ¤7:45 pm:** Networking
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**Everyone is racing to build with AI. But who is building it responsibly?**
There's a gold rush happening in tech right now and almost everyone is caught up in the excitement. AI features are being shipped at a rapid speed, products are being "enhanced" with machine intelligence overnight, and the pressure to move fast has never been higher.
But in the rush to innovate, some critical questions are getting buried: *Who's accountable when AI gets it wrong? How much should we hand over to automation and what do we silently lose when we do? And what are the risks we're not even seeing yet?*
These aren't hypothetical concerns. They're live, urgent, and sitting inside the products we're building right now.
**It's time to have the conversation that some teams are avoiding.**
UXDX Berlin is back! Join us at the GetYourGuide office in Prenzlauer Berg, where we will tackle the theme that every designer, researcher, and engineer needs to reckon with:
**"Designing Responsible AI: Trust, Autonomy & Hidden Risk"**
**Why This Event Matters**
The tools are powerful. The timelines are short. The consequences for users, for society, for trust in technology are long. If you're building products with AI, this isn't an optional conversation. It's the one you need to be in the room for.
**Come ready to think. Come ready to question. Come ready to build better.**
Thank you [GetYourGuide](https://www.getyourguide.com/) for supporting the event!
Designing for the Age of AI: When Should the System Decide?
Are you a creative professional wondering how your skills translate into the world of tech? â¨
The demand for designers who understand AI is growing fast â and your creative background is already a huge advantage. What you need is a structured way to apply it.
**Register for our Event Here:** [https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2QKa2PiXaTYOqv3aKMLQ6Ig](https://3vgdb.share.hsforms.com/2QKa2PiXaTYOqv3aKMLQ6Ig)
Join us at WBS CODING SCHOOL for a hands-on rapid prototyping workshop where you'll design a real booking experience that balances human control with AI assistance.
**What you'll learn:**
* Human + AI Design Frameworks: Explore when automation helps users â and when it doesn't.
* Rapid Prototyping Skills: Learn to validate ideas quickly using simple, low-fidelity methods.
* UX in the Age of AI: Understand how the role of UX design is evolving right now.
* Your Creative Edge: Discover exactly where your creative skills fit into modern product design.
This session is perfect for creative professionals and re-skillers looking to break into UX/UI design. Food and drinks will be provided. đ¤
**What to bring:** Pen & paper, or a laptop if you'd like to use FigJam.
**Event Details:**
* Date: Wednesday, April 22
* Time: 18:00 â 20:00
* Location: CuvrystraĂe 1, 10997 Berlin
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**About WBS CODING SCHOOL**
Empowering ambitious minds to conquer the tech world. Since 2019, weâve been breaking barriers to make tech careers accessible to everyone. From AI, Data, UX/UI to AI Software Development, our expert-led courses teach skills that matter. But weâre more than just a school â weâre a thriving community where passion meets opportunity. Ready to launch your future? Join us and build the career you deserve.
Berlin. Confidence on Stage - Presentation Karaoke
**Important! Please register on [Luma Page](https://luma.com/8d2zd6a6)**
đ¤ **Calling everyone who wants to get better at presenting, thinking on the spot, and communicating ideas clearly.**
Most of us have prepared presentations.
But real life doesnât always give you that luxury.
Being able to **structure your thoughts quickly, explain ideas clearly, and stay confident in unpredictable situations** is a different skill.
At this session, weâll practice exactly that â in a format thatâs structured, practical, and a bit chaotic (in the best way).
If you want to get more comfortable presenting without overthinking, this event is for you.
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**Weâll work on:**
* how to structure ideas clearly and quickly
* how to present without a script
* how to stay confident when you donât fully know whatâs coming
* how to communicate in a way people actually follow
**What to expect**
Weâll start with a **simple, practical framework** for building clear and engaging presentations.
Then weâll break into smaller groups to **think, discuss, and prepare ideas together**.
And then â **presentation karaoke**.
Youâll get slides youâve never seen before and present them on the spot.
No preparation, no perfect script â just real-time thinking and communication.
**Agenda**
18:00-18:30 â Arrivals & introduction
18:30-19:15 â Workshop & group work
19:15-20:30 â Presentation karaoke
20:30-21:00 â Networking
**Who is this event for?**
Anyone who wants to:
* get better at presenting ideas
* feel more confident speaking in front of others
* practice thinking and communicating under pressure
**Where & When?**
đ **[SPICED Academy]()**, RitterstraĂe 12-14, 10969 Berlin
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April 22, 2026
đ 18:00 â 21:00
Spots are limited, so make sure to RSVP.
**Important! Please register on [Luma Page](https://luma.com/8d2zd6a6)**
**Who are we?**
This event is organized by **Projector Global Community ambassadors in Berlin**.
[Projector Global Community](https://luma.com/prjctrglobalcommunity) by [Projector Institute](https://prjctr.com/en/about?utm_source=luma) is a global network for designers, developers, marketers, and product thinkers â focused on learning, connection, and turning ideas into real projects.
**đ¸ Photos & Video**
Please note that photos will be taken during the event. By attending, you agree to being photographed and allow the organizers to use this content for communication and marketing purposes.
Deutsch lernen mit Improtheater! - Improv dein Deutsch - ESIMPRO
# đImprov dein Deutschđ
In Berlin Deutsch sprechen? Ja, klar!
Komm zu unserem Impro Theater Kurs âImprov dein Deutschâ.
In diesem Kurs kannst du mit anderen Impro spielen, auf Deutsch!
Sehr einfache Sprache, viele Impro Ăbungen und perfektes Deutsch Training.
Du musst nicht fliessend Deutsch sprechen kĂśnnen, es reicht wenn du eine einfache langsame Konversation haben kannst.
Improtheater Ăbungen helfen den Menschen sich auszudrĂźcken, zu Ăśffnen, sich frei zumachen. Wir benutzen diese Ăbungen um dir die Angst vorm Deutsch sprechen zunehmen. In einer kleinen Gruppe von anderen, die auch ihr Deutsch verbessern mĂśchten, kannst du endlich sprechen und Spass haben, ganz ohne Angst Fehler zumachen. Wir spielen Szenen zusammen, wir lachen zusammen und am Ende verlassen wir den Raum und fĂźhlen uns schon sicherer mit unserem Deutsch.
jeden **Mittwoch** von **19:00 bis 21:30**
**hier anmelden fßr die 25⏠Drop In class:**
https://goteamup.com/p/3640530-esimpro/courses/dates/861031/
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Teacher Konstantin Häfner was born in a small village near Berlin and has spent the last 6 years doing improv in this city. Being part of various Spanish and English speaking improv groups, he knows about the struggles of his colleagues when it comes to learning German.
Talk & Play #55
**RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the event, due to limited capacity.**
Talk & Play is a free event that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Everybody's welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you've got any interest in games, we'll make sure you have a good time! This is NOT an event only aimed at developers.
The event series is sponsored by [Happy Broccoli](https://www.happybroccoligames.com/), the Berlin indie game studio behind the Duck Detective series. If you'd also like to sponsor the event, [please get in touch](https://berlingamescene.com/contact)!
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**HOW IT WORKS**
The event is made of 2 parts:
* TALK: Game-related presentations + announcements from the community
* PLAY: All participants are welcome to exhibit projects they've made
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**AGENDA**
* **18:30** Doors open, project showcase starts
* **19:30 to 20:30** Talks & community announcements
* **22:00** Event ends
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**THE TALK PART (PRESENTATIONS)**
**Alexander Pieper aka "Pepe": OpSec for Game Developers**
As game developers we pour all our love into our games and it's time that we bring that same love to keeping them safe.
*Growing up during the golden age of video games (the 90s), I turned my passion into a profession and built over 15 years of experience in game development and studio leadership.*
[alex-pieper.de](https://www.alex-pieper.de) // @alexpieper.bsky.social
After the talk there will be a section dedicated to short announcements from the community, get in touch to reserve a spot: info@berlingamescene.com â same goes if your company is hiring or wants to announce something and you'd like to get a sponsored slot!
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**THE PLAY PART (SHOWCASE)**
These are the projects that will be shown during the evening:
* **[Burnout Simulator](https://www.tinker.games/)** by Tinker eG
* **[Curiosmos](https://curiosmos.space/)** by CĂŠline & the silly stars
* **[Demiurgio](https://jamjarjet.dev/)** by Jan Jar Jet
* **Dino Party** by Studio Nachtwerk
* **[DOS JUNK](https://byfernando.pages.dev/projects/dosbox/)** by Fernando Ramallo
* **F-E-W Nexus & Techno-Feudals** by Egehan Layik
* **[Frogrammer](store.steampowered.com/app/3584240/Frogrammer/)** by JoĂŁo Azuaga
* **[Greta Sees Ghosts!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728490/Greta_Sees_Ghosts/)** by I Knew It! - Games
* **[Hot Pink Detective](https://superposepress.com/2025/01/30/hot-pink-detective/)** by Superpose Press
* **[Hydronaut](https://bsky.app/profile/martinsvanberg.bsky.social)** by Martin Svanberg
* **[Leon's Mahjong](https://leonsmahjong.com/)** by Lucas Dima
* **[Office Rush'95 -Future Edition-](https://s4g.itch.io/office-rush-95)** by Team Tea Time
* **[Prophet Margin](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/Prophet_Margin/)** by Stellar Cartography Interactive UG
* **[Seaward](https://theroofinteractive.com/)** by THE ROOF Interactive
* **[Skippebble](https://s4g.itch.io/skippebble)** by Team Machbar
* **[Snaking Around](https://www.chaoticentertainment.com/snaking-around)** by Chaotic Entertainment
* **[SOKO 1977: Anti Terror Task Force](https://www.bpb.de/lernen/games/569548/6-weeks/)** by Paintbucket Games
* **[Tacn](https://rhoeberg.itch.io/tacn)** by Rasmus & Emile
* **[Tequila Moonrise](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4435080/Tequila_Moonrise/)** by Black Swan Games
* **[The Sad Knight](https://bsky.app/profile/svenahlgrimm.bsky.social)** by Sven Ahlgrimm
* **[Tiny Drift](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4512970/Tiny_Drift/)** by InĂĄcio Schweller
* **[Unicycle Madness](https://play.date/games/unicycle-madness/)** by Jonathan Hoschkara & Isa Spitznagel
* **[What the Shell](https://whattheshell.games/)** by Ludisto
* **[Why Does Paper Bleed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/k%C3%A4the-keller-55999510a/)** by Käthe Keller & Samir Riecke
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**ADDITIONAL INFO**
Since restarting the event in 2023 we have asked attendees to wear a face mask. This requirement feels incredibly anachronistic these days so at the end of 2025 we decided to drop the requirement. That being said, **we ask everyone showing any signs of illness to be considerate and refrain from attending the event**. FFP2 masks will continue to be available at the door and we support anyone who feels like wearing one to protect themselves and others đ
Are you attending the event for the first time, or are you coming on your own? The Talk & Play Ambassadors will be there to assist and answers any questions you have.
Our Safe Space Policy http://berlingamescene.com/safe-space-policy/ encourages the behaviour at Talk & Play. We request that everyone who is affiliated with and participates to the event honours it.
Our event is documented by Julian Dasgupta https://www.flickr.com/photos/12601747@N00/albums â for those who donât want to be appear in any pictures, we're going to distribute stickers at the door to wear and signal this.
Alcoholic drinks will not be sold or allowed to be consumed during the event.
UE is a partially accessible venue. Feel free to contact us about your access requirements.
This event is organised by the [Gamestorm Berlin e.V.](https://gamestormcollective.org/)
Get in touch if you have any questions: info@berlingamescene.com
Maintainable Frontends for Symfony & Why every CMS needs MCP
Hello fellow Symfonians,
we are thrilled to announce the next user group meeting of the year, featuring two insightful talks that you **won't want to miss**!
This time we are hosted by c-base (Rungestrasse 20
10179 Berlin).
Come by and enjoy an evening of learning, networking, and socializing with fellow Symfony and PHP developers.
**Agenda:**
18:30: Doors open
19:00: Welcome and Introduction
19:20: **Talk 1: "Maintainable Frontends for Symfony" by Daniela Berger**
19:50: Break & Snack
20:00: **Talk 2: "Why every CMS needs MCP" by Roland Golla**
20:40: Socializing
**Talk Details:**
**Talk 1: "Maintainable Frontends for Symfony" by Daniela Berger**
In many web projects we find more backend devs than frontend devs, sometimes significantly so.
This often leads to devs with little frontend experience being asked to do frontend development anyway, and they often end up shaping their frontends in ways that will make their lives unnecessarily hard.
One common result are frontends that are functionally unmaintainable because each change - whether it is a new feature or a bugfix - requires implementing an exception to existing code, thus making the code increasingly and unnecessarily complex.
This is especially upsetting because with a bit of experience it is possible to implement light-weight frontend components with equally elegant CSS and JavaScript that are easy to extend and to adapt to new requirements without digging oneself into a deeper hole with each PR.
And since Symfony is making frontend development steadily more accessible to backend devs with Symfony US / Stimulus, this is a good time to take a closer look at \*how\* to structure these frontends.
This talk aims to a) introduce core frontend concepts that backend devs might not be aware of, b) show best frontend practices both on the code level and on the architecture level, c) show a few common mistakes that can be found in inexpertly implemented frontends, and c) introduce tools that will make consistent frontend development easier.
**Talk 2: "Why every CMS needs MCP" by Roland Golla**
Your content team already works in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Yet the content still lands in the CMS backend manually, clumsily, slowly. MCP changes that. One sentence in chat becomes a published article. No copy pasting, no formatting, no clicking.
And the content ranks. On Google, on ChatGPT, on Perplexity, on whatever comes next. Good content written by AI directly into the CMS goes live faster and gets found.
I show you the MCP plugin for Sulu CMS: open source, built on Symfony, ready to deploy. But this is not about implementation. It is about the three questions every content team must ask: Why does every website need MCP? What does good AI content look like? And why is conversational content management better than anything you click together in a backend?
MCP makes content creation as easy as chat. If you can write, you can publish. No CMS training, no workflow, no waiting.
Live on stage: a complete workflow from idea in chat to published article in Sulu CMS. Everything open source on GitHub.
Don't miss these insightful talks, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities. We can't wait to see you at the **April Symfony User Group**!"
If you have any questions or accessibility requirements, please reach out to us. Also, if your company wants to be the next host for the User Group, just let us know!
Exkursion: Funkenerosionsverfahren
Unser Mitglied Bernd hat eine Exkursion zur Fa. Präziform organisiert.
Die Daten zur Exkursion zum Thema âFunkenerodierenâ:
Mittwoch, 22.04.2026 um 16Uhr
Präziform GmbH & Co. KG
Christian-Henkel-StraĂe 9
12349 Berlin (NeukĂślln)
[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?#map=19/52.415389/13.427097](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?#map=19/52.415389/13.427097)
Interaction Design Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Butterflies Garden â Co-Creation & Planting Day
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Join us for Butterflies Garden â a fun day of planting and creating together in person!
Butterflies Garden â Co-Creation & Planting Day
Join us for the first step of the Butterflies Garden project (With the support of IUCN Save Our Species, co-funded by the European Union)!
This is a fun, hands-on community day where we will:
Co-design the garden together (ideas, plants, layout)
Prepare the soil
Plant the first flowers and host plants
đ Everyone is welcome â no experience needed! đ
Whether you are a gardener, nature lover, designer, insect enthusiast, artist, student, neighbour, or someone who enjoys working in community, your energy is valuable.
Schedule:
10:00 â 12:30 â Collaborative design session (with coffee, mate & tea)
12:30 â 13:30 â Picnic / lunch break (bring something to share)
13:30 â 16:30 â Practical work: soil preparation + planting
You can join for the morning, afternoon, or the full day.
đLocation: Dammweg 216, 12057 (NeukĂślln, Berlin)
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Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
Free event â previous registration required: https://tiny.cc/wq02101
đą Join us in this collaborative experience and help grow a community around pollinator-friendly gardens!
Product Round NeukĂślln (Monthly Meetup)
Moving to Discord to **keep the community and events free and accessible** for everyone. All details & future updates can be found here: [https://discord.gg/6cKgFKXY4f](https://discord.gg/6cKgFKXY4f)
Desi Girls Potluck: Find friends & share food đ
Join us for a cozy potluck to share food, meet new girls, and build real friendships with fellow Desi women in Berlin.
**What to bring:**
⢠A drink for yourself
⢠Easy-to-share Indian food
⢠A towel or picnic mat to sit on
⢠Your own cutlery (you can also eat on your boxâs lid)
Note: The weather for Saturday looks sunny! (If it changes significantly, we may have to cancel.)
Who are we?
We host free community events for Desi women in Berlin (Desi = people from South Asia). Weâre already 200 members strong! And the group is very active, not commercial at all.
To keep this a safe and comfortable space, I personally add members to the WhatsApp group after meeting them.
Mobile with Mendix: Current Capabilities, Future Direction
Join us in Berlin for an evening dedicated to the present and future of mobile development with Mendix.
In the first session, a developer from BlueBerk will share real-world insights from a recently completed large-scale Mendix Native project. The talk will cover the current state of native development, common limitations teams face today, and practical workarounds that proved successful in production.
In the second session, a Product Manager from Mendix will provide a forward-looking perspective on mobile development with the Mendix platform. He will discuss the available mobile options today and whatâs coming next, helping you understand how to choose the right approach for your project. The presentation will compare native mobile and Progressive Web App (PWA) strategies and introduce the PWA Wrapper as a flexible and practical alternative for many scenarios.
Whether you are currently building mobile apps or planning your next Mendix project, this meetup will give you valuable hands-on experience, architectural guidance, and a clear view of the platformâs mobile
April 24 - Berlin AI, ML and Computer Vision Meetup
Join our in-person meetup on April 24th to hear talks from experts on cutting-edge topics across AI, ML, and computer vision.
**[Register to reserve your seat.](https://voxel51.com/events/berlin-ai-ml-and-computer-vision-meetup-april-24-2026)** Space is limited!
**Date, Time and Location**
Apr 24, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
[MotionLab](https://motionlab.berlin/)
BouchĂŠstraĂe 12/Halle 20
12435 Berlin
**Kaputt: A Large-Scale Dataset for Visual Defect Detection**
We present a novel large-scale dataset for defect detection in a logistics setting. Recent work on industrial anomaly detection has primarily focused on manufacturing scenarios with highly controlled poses and a limited number of object categories. Existing benchmarks like MVTec-AD (Bergmann et al., 2021) and VisA (Zou et al., 2022) have reached saturation, with state-of-the-art methods achieving up to 99.9% AUROC scores. In contrast to manufacturing, anomaly detection in retail logistics faces new challenges, particularly in the diversity and variability of object pose and appearance. Leading anomaly detection methods fall short when applied to this new setting.
To bridge this gap, we introduce a new benchmark that overcomes the current limitations of existing datasets. With over 230,000 images (and more than 29,000 defective instances), it is 40 times larger than MVTec and contains more than 48,000 distinct objects. To validate the difficulty of the problem, we conduct an extensive evaluation of multiple state-of-the-art anomaly detection methods, demonstrating that they do not surpass 56.96% AUROC on our dataset. Further qualitative analysis confirms that existing methods struggle to leverage normal samples under heavy pose and appearance variation. With our large-scale dataset, we set a new benchmark and encourage future research towards solving this challenging problem in retail logistics anomaly detection. The dataset is available for download under [https://www.kaputt-dataset.com](https://www.kaputt-dataset.com).
*About the Speaker*
[Sebastian HĂśfer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-h%C3%B6fer-891178121/) is an Applied Science Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics, leading machine learning and computer vision research for large-scale robotics and warehouse automation. He received his PhD from the Robotics & Biology Lab at TU Berlin, focusing on Sim2Real transfer and robotic perception. His recent work, âKaputt: A Large-Scale Dataset for Visual Defect Detectionâ (ICCV 2025) [37], established a major benchmark for industrial anomaly detection, reflecting his expertise at the intersection of academic research and real-world deployment.
**Data Foundations for Vision-Language-Action Models**
Model architectures get the papers, but data decides whether robots actually work. This talk introduces VLAs from a data-centric perspective: what makes robot datasets fundamentally different from image classification or video understanding, how the field is organizing its data (Open X-Embodiment, LeRobot, RLDS), and what evaluation benchmarks actually measure. We'll examine the unique challenges such as temporal structure, proprioceptive signals, and heterogeneity in embodiment, and discuss why addressing them matters more than the next architectural innovation.
*About the Speaker*
[Harpreet Sahota](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreetsahota204/) is a hacker-in-residence and machine learning engineer with a passion for deep learning and generative AI. Heâs got a deep interest in VLMs, Visual Agents, Document AI, and Physical AI.
**Most AI Agents Are Broken. Letâs Fix That**
AI agents are having a moment, but most of them are little more than fragile prototypes that break under pressure. Together, weâll explore why so many agentic systems fail in practice, and how to fix that with real engineering principles. In this talk, youâll learn how to build agents that are modular, observable, and ready for production. If youâre tired of shiny agent demos that don't deliver, this talk is your blueprint for building agents that actually work.
*About the Speaker*
[Bilge YĂźcel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilge-yucel/) is a Senior Developer Relations Engineer at deepset, helping developers build agentic AI apps with Haystack. Passionate about AI, she makes complex concepts approachable through hands-on tutorials, both online and at real-life events.
**Operationalizing Computer Vision for Overhead Lines: Beyond the Demo**
At first glance, visual inspection of high-voltage power lines seems straightforward: collect imagery, run one or two AI models, and report the findings. In practice, moving beyond a proof of concept reveals a range of issues that can make or break a campaign. Common concerns include data quality and coverage, scarcity of the most relevant cases and abundance everywhere else, variations in pylon geometry and asset types across regions, calibration and GIS alignment challenges, and a long tail of edge cases that emerge in real-world operations.
This talk introduces Siemens Energyâs end-to-end overhead line inspection solution and shares key learnings from inspecting more than 10,000 km of power lines for real customers across several continents. We will show how raw 2D/3D data is transformed into structured information, delivering insights into asset inventory as well as defects, and supporting maintenance and planning decisions for critical infrastructure. The focus is on the combination of algorithmic building blocks and scalable processing, designed for robustness and consistency at scale, where even low error rates can become operationally significant.
*About the Speaker*
[Stefan Wakolbinger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-wakolbinger-aa0ba874/) is the Development Team Lead for AI & Analytics at SIEAERO, Siemens Energy's digital powerline inspection service. He leads the development of cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions that transform aerial powerline inspection through multi-sensor technology. His team creates digital twins of powerline infrastructure, automates fault detection, and monitors vegetation managementâmaking powerline inspection safer, more precise, and more efficient. Stefan has been driving innovation in this role since September 2022.
**Search your video library like a database**
Drop in YouTube URLs or upload files and query content four ways: exact keyword matching, semantic search across transcripts, visual scene search via SigLIP2, and LLM-generated answers that synthesise across segments.
[Paras Mehta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmehtaeu/) is a Berlin-based AI engineer and CTO/co-founder of Sylby, a language learning app he built from scratch, reaching 10,000 users and raising âŹ350K. Previously: data scientist at Motionlogic, senior software engineer at Volkswagen, a PhD from Freie Universität Berlin, and a visiting stint at Cambridge. He now works as an AI engineer at HPI's AI Service Centre.
Make it and take it! TĂźfteln und Designen mit Lasercutter, 3D-Drucker & Co.
Das alte T-Shirt mit einem Statement-Print wiederbeleben, eine verlorene Spielfigur nachdrucken oder einen Stempel designen: MeetUp im Humboldt Forum!
In diesem dreistßndigen Workshop sind alle Interessierten mit und ohne Vorkenntnisse dazu eingeladen, verschiedene Maker Space Technologien kennenzulernen. Wir erklären an unterschiedlichen Terminen (s.u.), wie sich mit Laser Cutter, 3D-Drucker, Schneidplotter, Näh- oder Stickmaschine nßtzliche Dinge fßr den Alltag herstellen lassen.
Inspiriert von den aktuellen Ausstellungen und Themen des Hauses, kĂśnnen am Laptop mit der Software Inkscape oder Tinkercad eigene Grafiken und Objekte entworfen und gestaltet werden. Wer sich geschickt anstellt, kann am Ende ein fertiges Produkt mit nach Hause nehmen.
Die Personenzahl ist begrenzt. Bitte buchen Sie **am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer** pro Person ein kostenfreies Teilnahmeticket! Der Workshop ist nicht fĂźr Kinder und Jugendliche unter 16 Jahren geeignet.
**Die nächsten Termine und Themen:**
**NĂźtzliches aus Filz mit der Stickmaschine**
25\. April \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 2\. Mai \(Fortgeschrittene\)
**Pins und Anstecker aus dem 3D-Drucker**
23\. Mai \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 30\. Mai \(Fortgeschrittene\)
**WM-Special: Fan-Trikots selbst gemacht â Bitte T-Shirt mitbringen!**
20\. Juni \(ohne/geringe Vorkenntnisse\) und 27\. Juni \(Fortgeschrittene\)
**Weitere Informationen:**
Kostenfrei. Bitte buchen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer. **Die Ticketbuchung im Voraus und im Webshop ist nicht mĂśglich.**
Dauer: 180 min. Ab 16 Jahre. Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch.
Rollstuhlgerecht. Ort: Werkräume, 1. OG. Maximal 15 Personen.
Data Science Retreat Demo Day #45
**Hey Berlin Data Folks!**
Weâre looking forward to our first meetup of the spring on **23rd April**. Our Batch 45 participants have been working hard on their final projects, and theyâre ready to share what theyâve built.
Itâs a casual evening to see some practical AI applications, meet others in the local data community, and chat about new ideas in the field. Weâll also have some pizza and drinks to keep the conversation going. đđť
**Free to Attend!**
**Agenda:**
**17:30** \- Drinks and Networking
**18:00** \- Welcome & Introduction
Followed by Project Presentations
**Project Ideas:**
**1\. AI/ML â Office Posture Classification**
***Project by Mariami Marsagishvili***
An intelligent desktop application using a computer vision pipeline (TensorFlow/MoveNet) to monitor 17 body keypoints in real time. It calculates joint angles to detect slouching and provides automated stretch recommendations.
**2\. RestockVi â Smartphone\-Based Inventory Intelligence**
***Project by Vikhyati Singh***
A novel retail solution utilizing "Rectangular Lattice Gap Detection" (RLGD). This identifies out-of-stock items via smartphone scan without requiring pre-trained product datasets, making high-end inventory AI accessible to independent stores.
**3\. Fraud Eye â Intelligent Verification for Insurance**
***Project by Juliya Sebastian***
An advanced verification layer that detects AI-generated or manipulated images in insurance claims. It analyzes pixel-level consistency and physical plausibility (lighting/reflections) to combat sophisticated digital fraud.
**4\. MigraineChat â Voice\-First LLM Health Logging**
***Project by Isabella Boux and Maxim Smirnov***
A voice-to-data system that uses an LLM-powered extraction pipeline to transform unstructured speech into structured longitudinal health records, enabling predictive modeling for personal triggers.
**19:30** \- Open for networking
**20:30** \- Wrap up
We have limited seat so please RSVP soon. See you all at the event.
Interaction Design Events Near You
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**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
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projectsâwhether complete or in progress, itâs all interesting! Whether youâre deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, youâll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
**New to electronics or curious about tinkering?**
Youâre absolutely welcome. If youâre a beginner and want to experiment, Iâll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things outâwhether thatâs blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience requiredâjust an interest in learning and building.
While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, weâll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.






























