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Dear all, we moved the event to eventbrite - as signing up for new members is too comlicated here. https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1984120715471?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are back in the c-base! Do you already run NixOS and want to talk to other people or want an introductory session with some NixOS users. Just bring your machine! Usually there are no topics, we just sit in front of our computers, talk about stuff, debug some problems or review some PRs on nixpkgs. There are drinks usually available from the c-base bar. If you can't find us. just ask around or ask in irc (#krebs on hackint)

**Acroyoga: Building Connection and Trust** with ***Jens Dube*** for **GBTQ men\*** **[BOOK A TICKET!](https://wearevillage.org/en/calendar/)** **Member: 10 €** **Regular: 15 €** Join our acroyoga workshop designed for GBTQ men. This practice combines yoga and acrobatics, offering partner and group exercises to help build trust and support among men. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with others, and explore new physical experiences. Whether you're seeking healing, connection, or just a new challenge, this workshop provides a supportive space. **General Information** • Wear comfortable clothes. • We’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group. • This event is one of two free events included each month in the membership programme. 🔵 **Acroyoga: Verbindung und Vertrauen aufbauen** Mach mit bei unserem Acroyoga-Workshop, der speziell für GBTQ-Männer gestaltet ist. Diese Praxis kombiniert Yoga und Akrobatik und bietet Partner- und Gruppenübungen, um Vertrauen und Unterstützung unter Männern aufzubauen. Es ist eine Gelegenheit, Dich selbst herauszufordern, mit anderen in Kontakt zu treten und neue körperliche Erfahrungen zu machen. Egal, ob Du Heilung, Verbindung oder einfach nur eine neue Herausforderung suchst, dieser Workshop bietet einen unterstützenden Raum. **Hinweise** **•** Trage bequeme Kleidungen **•** Je nach Bedürfnissen der Gruppe werden wir Deutsch und/oder Englisch sprechen. **•** This event is one of two free events included each month in the membership programme.

**Topic: In Defense of Tech Monopolies: A Debate You Weren't Expecting** Are tech monopolies really the villain everyone makes them out to be? In this session, we'll explore the counterintuitive argument that concentrated tech power can drive innovation, create better developer experiences, and produce more stable ecosystems. Think about it - would we have Android without Google's scale? Would open-source AI flourish without Meta's resources? We'll lay out the strongest case for tech monopolies, then break into groups to stress-test, challenge, and debate whether big tech consolidation helps or hinders the software community. **What to Expect:** * A concise, 5-10 minute expert presentation introducing us to the nuances of the topic. * Engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants in breakout groups, exploring diverse experiences and practices. * Dive into prepared questions designed to challenge and expand your perspective on the topic. * A fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts passionate about software development and team building. *** **Broadening Our Discussions:** We explore a wide range of topics, including Extreme Programming (XP), agile management methods, lean theory, career management, programming katas, and other areas related to software development. Whether you're new to software, a seasoned practitioner, or an expert, your insights and experiences are valued here! *** **Event Details:** We'll gather from 7:00 PM, officially start the session at 7:15 PM, and take a break at 8:30 PM to decide the topic for our next session. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect!

Like your standup tight and intimate? Sneak into the back room of Mysliwska on Schlesi for a tight hour of standup by Anna Beros and friends, with local and internationally touring comedians, in English, inclusive and adult. Doors: 21:00 **Show: 21:30** End: 22:30 **Please prepurchase your tickets to reserve your seats** Limited capacity of 25 **Tickets 10€ + booking fee** via **https://www.annaberos.com/berlin** or via **https://backdoorcomedymay2025.eventbrite.de** **Remaining seats may be for sale at the door 12€ cash or card** **Performance space is non-smoking** Main bar is smoking Bar closes super late so stick around after the show **Produced and usually hosted by Anna Beros (AUS)** Anna’s a Kiwi born, Melbourne raised, Berlin based full-time independent standup comedian, YouTube host, podcaster and producer. She celebrates life’s struggles with incisive standup and playful audience interaction. Her new standup solo, High Hoe enjoyed a successful full run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and her previous solos, Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity played at numerous comedy festivals through the UK and Australia in 2023 and 2024. She tours Europe and produces and hosts 5 weekly shows in Berlin. In 2025, she opened for Jeff Arcuri at Admiralspalast, in 2024 for April Macie on US army bases in Germany and for Ian Fidance in Berlin in 2019. She hosts the comedy channel, Ersties Nonsense, has the podcast Adults ONLY Comedy Berlin and has written for Comedy Central DE. Check out what Anna's been up to: **[https://www.instagram.com/afberos/](https://www.instagram.com/afberos/)** **Venue: Mysliwska**, Schlesische Straße 35 10997 (U1, U3) One of Kreuzberg's oldest bars. Buzz in if you can't open the door. Good vibes, locals and visitors. **Guest comedians** lineup on ig stories @adultsonlycomedyberlin **https://www.instagram.com/adultsonlycomedyberlin/** \>\> comedians DM to be considered for a spot \- limited spots for experienced comedians

To register use [Luma](https://luma.com/dx4gd5sx). Join us for the Data Berlin Meetup — an evening of talks, insights, and networking for the data community in Berlin. This edition covers the State of Airflow in 2026, reliable analyst-AI collaboration through fine-tuned agents, and more. Whether you're a data engineer, analyst, or just curious about the future of data, come connect with like-minded professionals over great conversations. Agenda **6:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Registration and Networking** **7:00 PM – 7:10 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks** Data Berlin Meetup Team **7:10 PM – 7:35 PM — The State of Airflow 2026** **Speaker:** [Vivien Saulais](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivien-saulais-30903b66/), Senior Sales Engineer, Astronomer *** **7:35 PM – 7:40 PM — Short Break** *** **7:40 PM – 8:05 PM — Building a Data Warehouse People Actually Use: Enpal's Path from 50 to 650 Users in Two Years** **Speaker:** [Michael Gabriel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gabriel-ds/), Engineering Manager Data @ Enpal *** **8:05 PM – 8:30 PM — Fine-Tuning Agents for Reliable Analyst-AI Collaboration** **Speaker:** [Anastasiia Stefanska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiastefanska/), Senior Data Analyst @ TUI *** **8:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Closing Remarks and Extended Networking** **About our sponsor:** **[Astronomer](https://www.astronomer.io)** is the commercial home of Apache Airflow — the open-source standard for authoring, scheduling, and monitoring data pipelines, used by over 15,000 data engineering teams worldwide. Their managed platform, Astro, lets data teams focus on building business logic rather than managing infrastructure. **About Our Host** [Neugelb Studios](https://neugelb.com/en/home/) is a service design studio based in Berlin and Frankfurt, and the digital innovation arm of Commerzbank. With a human-centered, data-driven approach, their interdisciplinary team builds meaningful digital products through agile development and design thinking. **Want updates or more info?** Subscribe to our **newsletter**: [databerlin.substack.com](https://databerlin.substack.com). Follow us on **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-berlin).** Join our **[Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/data-brln/shared_invite/zt-2ued0xvdu-aihzi2cKEwD_6_KDRd_1ag)**[ community](https://join.slack.com/t/data-brln/shared_invite/zt-2ued0xvdu-aihzi2cKEwD_6_KDRd_1ag).

In case you haven't participated before, GameDay is a high-energy event of building, troubleshooting, and a bit of friendly competition - all happening in the AWS Console with a team of 2-4 to compete with each other. AWS User Groups across Europe, together with AWS, are bringing you AWS Community GameDay Europe: a large, synchronized event where you can test your AWS skills in a fun, hands-on way. We will work as a team and see how we compare with teams in other cities. Besides we are all connected through a shared live stream! **When?** 17th of March\, Tuesday \| 18:00 \- 21:00 **Where?** AWS BER13: Brüderstraße 26, 10178 Berlin ❗**How to Register - Read Carefully**❗ Participation is free of charge. Your AWS resource usage is also covered. You will be provided a sandbox AWS account. Therefore, you won't need an AWS account! ❗Please register with your full name by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/VVjGapS4fDRonGy1A ❗You need to bring your own laptop to this workshop. Make sure AWS CLI is installed. Contact us if you're not sure how. ❗A confirmation e-mail from Meetup is not relevant. You can participate only if you receive a confirmation from us: [kadir@berlinawsug.de](mailto:kadir@berlinawsug.de) \-\-\- **Additional Information** **This event is wheelchair friendly.** Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: [organisers@berlinawsug.de](mailto:organisers@berlinawsug.de) for further details. \-\-\- Would you like to host AWS UG Event at your company? [Register here](https://bit.ly/aws-host) Would you like to speak at AWS UG MeetUp?[Submit your topic here](https://bit.ly/aws-talk)

Willkommen beim offenen Stammtisch der Berlin Software West Community! Unser Meetup richtet sich an alle, die Lust auf Austausch, neue Perspektiven und lockere Gespräche rund um moderne Softwarekultur haben. Der Stammtisch ist themenoffen, aber häufig beschäftigen uns u.a.: **🔋 Nachhaltige & ressourcenschonende Softwareentwicklung** * Wie entwickeln wir effizienter? * Welche Architekturen, Tools oder Patterns sparen Energie & Ressourcen? * Nachhaltigkeit als Qualitätsmerkmal moderner Software. **🤖 KI‑Agenten & intelligente Systeme** * Praktische Agenten‑Setups für Alltag & Business * Autonome Workflows * Chancen, Risiken und reale Anwendungsbeispiele Dazu kommen natürlich alle anderen Themen, die euch interessieren – egal ob DevOps, Cloud, Produktideen, Security, AI/ML, Startups oder einfach das „Tech‑Leben“ in Berlin. Keine Agenda, kein Pitch‑Zwang, keine Slides – nur ehrlicher Austausch und inspirierende Gespräche. **🌿🤖 Berlin Software West – Open Tech Meetup** Welcome to the open tech meetup of Berlin Software West! This gathering is for anyone who enjoys exchanging ideas, discovering new perspectives, and having relaxed conversations about modern software culture. The meetup is topic‑open, but recurring themes often include: 🔋 **Sustainable & Resource‑Efficient Software Development** * How can we build more efficient systems? * Architectures, patterns, and tools that reduce energy and resource consumption * Sustainability as an essential quality of modern engineering 🤖 **AI Agents & Intelligent Systems** * Practical agent setups for everyday work * Autonomous workflows and orchestration * Real‑world use cases, opportunities, and challenges Beyond that, anything else you’re passionate about is welcome: DevOps, cloud, AI/ML, product ideas, system design, security, startups — or simply the tech life in Berlin. No agenda, no slides, no pressure. Just open discussion and genuine community vibes.

An inspiring, high-energy meeting of public speaking, connection, and personal growth in the heart of Berlin. **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** invites you to our weekly meeting at our new home at **Das Center, Potsdamer Platz**, in the stunning **Historic Imperial Breakfast Hall**. *Experience the **power of prepared speeches** loaded with bold ideas, participate in our **dynamic Impromptu Session**, and **gain valuable insights** during our feedback segment.* *Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration.* *Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin.* *** **[What to Expect:](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)** ✨ A supportive space to speak, grow, and connect 🎤 Engaging prepared speeches ⚡ Fun, fast-paced impromptu speaking challenges 💬 Feedback session you can actually use 🌍 A friendly, international crowd (around 25–30 people) **Schedule** (times may vary) ⏰ 19:15 - Doors open & networking 🎙️ 19:30 - Prepared Speeches 🏓 20:35 - Impromptu Session (Guest welcome to join) ↩️ 21:00 - Constructive feedback 💬 21:30 - Food, drinks & relaxed socializing **No experience needed.** ***Come curious. Leave energized.*** *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

AKRO YOGA Jeden 2. Sonntag: Kurs Jeden 1., 3., und 4. Sonntag: Open Jam 15 bis 18Uhr \*KURS\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Open Level Class Der Kurs richtet sich an alle, die noch nie Partnerakrobatik ausprobiert haben, aber motiviert und interessiert sind. Aber auch für Menschen, die schon Erfahrungen mitbringen, wird etwas dabei sein. Wir praktizieren L-Basing (bei der eine Person auf der Erde liegt und eine andere Person auf den Füßen oder Armen balanciert). Wir werden uns jede Woche mit einem neuen Flow beschäftigen, wobei unser Fokus vor allem auf sauberer Technik und Sicherheit liegt. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, wir werden im Kurs Partner\*innen zum Ausprobieren der Flows finden. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*OPEN JAM\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Offene Jam Du möchtest deine neu gelernten Flows und Figuren aus der Partnerakrobatik mit anderen Menschen ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir wollen gemeinsam einen Raum schaffen, in dem wir gemeinsam an unseren Flows arbeiten und kreativ experimentieren können. Nach einem gemeinsamen Warm Up wird frei ausprobiert, um am Ende bei einem gemeinsamen Cool Down wieder zusammen zu kommen. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, es wird genug potentielle Partner\*innen vor Ort geben. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*\*\*\* Anmeldung erforderlich : melde dich bitte an unter [akro@filua.de](mailto:akro@filua.de)

Mit dem Titel "Philosophie 2.0" wird nicht zu viel versprochen. Nicht alles was mit 'Philosophie' bezeichnet wird, hat damit auch zu tun. Das gilt allgemein. Wörter werden zu oft nicht präzise gebraucht, aber wenn man alles mit beliebigen Wörtern bezeichnen würde, könnte man nichts mehr genau verstehen, könnte nichts mehr genau begreifen. Also blieben die Irrtümer bestehen. Das hätte mit Philosophie aber definitiv nichts mehr zu tun. Was also ist das Gegenteil belanglos-vieldeutigen Wörterverdehens mit hochassoziativen Sprüngen bei denen allerlei übersehen wird und ergo das Wesentliche nicht mehr als solches klar erkannt werden kann? Maximal exakte Begriffsklärung. Und das geht! Das geht über einen systematischen Aufbau aller Kategorien - gestützt über einen Algorithmus, welcher Kategorienfehler automatisch vermeidet und mithilft, das Ganze im Blick zu behalten. Dass dies für uns Personen gar nicht so einfach ist, sieht man daran, dass jede Person (auch Du) irgendwann irgendwelchen Irrtümern aufgesessen ist. Jede Person, die sich also für irgendetwas ernsthaft (nicht wegen blanglosem Amüsement, oder wegen ideologischer Rechthaberei) interessiert und ergo dafür offen ist seine Auffassungen weiterzuentwickeln, ist bei dieser Veranstaltung goldrichtig. Ablauf: Bei unserer Diskussion geht es dabei nicht um irgendein festes Thema, sondern jeder schreibt ein Wort in seinem Interessengebiet auf einen Zettel und wir ziehen diese paarweise für je eine Runde. Die beiden Wörter haben gemeinsame Kategorien, aber es gibt auch Unterschiede. Wer diese nicht alle kennt, kann nicht behaupten, dass er tatsächlich begriffen hat, wovon er meint, dass es ihn interessiere; dass er definitiv wüsste wovon er spricht. Dieses Problem hatte schon Sokrates erkannt. Nur haben wir jetzt einen Algorithmus, welcher zu absoluter Genauigkeit verhilft um diese Irrtümer loszuwerden. Daher 'Philosophie 2.0'. Siehe dem Bild oben werfen wir die Bedeutung (die Menge aller Kategorien einer Begrifflichkeit) per Beamer an die Wand. Wir sind nicht in der Schule, d.h. es gibt keinen Zeitdruck, keine Noten, keinen Wettbewerb und keine Profilierungsmotive, sondern jeder hat alle Zeit der Welt um über die schematisch dargestellte Bedeutung nachzudenken - und diese zu hinterfragen. Die grafisch dargestellten Bedeutungen des Algorithmus sind nicht perfekt. Es geht nicht darum irgendetwas zu akzeptieren, sondern andersherum: die Bedeutung anzugreifen und zu verbessern. Jeder kann sie ändern! Die Diskussion ist also eröffnet. Jeder muss Gründe angeben. "Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?" \~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind keine Vögel. "Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?" \~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Festkörper sind keine Flüssigkeiten. "Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?" "Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?" "Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?" Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie die Bedeutung der Begrifflichkeiten algorithmisch stabilisiert zu systematisieren. Und wenn wir uns nicht einig werden? Die Diskussion läuft auch nach der Veranstaltung weiter. Jeder kann online von zuhause die Diskussion fortführen - mit dem selben mitdenkenden Algorithmus. Man könnte sagen, es sei ein neues Gesellschaftsspiel - ohne Wettkampf, sondern in kollektiver Bereicherung an Klarheit, von der alle gigantisch profitieren, obschon jeder nur einen sehr kleinen Teil beiträgt. Das "Spiel" funktioniert auch mehrsprachig, denn der platonische Raum der Begrifflichkeiten ist der eindeutige Raum, auf den das Vokabular einer Sprache nur referiert. Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren. Bring deinen Laptop mit, dann wird es einfacher... Dieses Spiel macht klug: Schach trainiert zwar das Konzentrationsvermögen, hat aber mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun. Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt voraus genau zu unterscheiden. Wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger. Mach mit!

Hast du Angst, vor Publikum zu sprechen? Verlangt dein Beruf Präsentationen, Pitches oder Vorträge? Wirst du nervös, sobald alle Augen auf dich gerichtet sind? Verlierst du manchmal den roten Faden oder merkst, wie deine Zuhörer gedanklich auf Wanderschaft gehen? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig. Bei Toastmasters trainierst du deine Redekunst in einem sicheren, wertschätzenden Umfeld. Schritt für Schritt. Rede für Rede. Mit klarem Feedback und echter Unterstützung. Hier wächst nicht nur deine Technik, sondern auch deine Präsenz. ## So läuft ein typischer Abend ab 🎤 Der Abend wird von **Alexandra, unserer Präsidentin**, eröffnet. Sie führt durch das Programm und sorgt dafür, dass sich Gäste wie Mitglieder gleichermaßen willkommen fühlen. ### 🗣 Vorbereitete Reden (meist 4 Reden à 5–7 Minuten) In der Regel erwarten dich vier vorbereitete Reden. Persönlich, inspirierend, humorvoll oder nachdenklich. Jede Rede dauert zwischen 5 und 7 Minuten und ist Teil eines individuellen Lernwegs. ### ☕ Pause Zeit zum Austausch, Durchatmen und Kennenlernen. ### ⚡ Stegreifreden (1–2 Minuten) Hier wird es spontan. Ein Impuls, eine Frage, ein Gedanke. Auch **mutige Gäste** dürfen sich ausprobieren und ganz ungezwungen Bühnenluft schnuppern. ### 📝 Feedbackteil Nun kommt der vielleicht wichtigste Teil des Abends. * **Bewertungsreden** zu den vorbereiteten Reden (je 2–3 Minuten) * Feedback weiterer Rollen wie Zeitnehmer oder Sprachstilbewerter * Ein **Gesamtbewerter**, der den Abend als Ganzes reflektiert Das Feedback ist konstruktiv, konkret und immer wertschätzend. Es zeigt Stärken auf und gibt klare Impulse zur Weiterentwicklung. ### 👋 Verabschiedung Zum Abschluss rundet Alexandra den Abend ab und gibt einen Ausblick auf kommende Treffen. ### 🍽 Danach: Restaurant & Socializing Wer mag, kommt mit ins Restaurant. Dort wird weitergeredet, gelacht, diskutiert und vernetzt. Wenn du lernen willst, klarer zu sprechen, souveräner aufzutreten und deine Botschaften wirkungsvoll zu platzieren, dann komm einfach zum nächsten Clubtreffen. Die Bühne wartet nicht auf Perfektion. Sie belohnt Mut. ✨

**Deep work by day. Escape room after work. 🗝️** **​Co-Work & is for people who want to actually get meaningful work done without working alone. The day is built around structured focus sessions and practical productivity methods like Pomodoro 🍅, Eat the Frog, guided work sprints, and accountability check-ins to help you move real projects forward.** **Each edition of Co-Work & ends with a different activity. Something fun and slightly outside your usual routine. This time, after a full day of focused work, we will head to an Escape Room 🧩 and try to solve our way out together.** **​And because the people around you matter just as much as the work itself, the day also includes intentional networking moments designed to help you connect with the right people. This could mean exchanging ideas, finding collaborators, or simply meeting others who are building something meaningful.** **​👉 The 5€ ticket covers the co-work session only. Coffee and lunch are not included and will be paid individually at the location.** **​👉 The evening Escape Room activity is optional and paid separately. The price will be approximately 15–25€ per person.** **​If fewer than 4 people join the activity, we will not be able to run the escape room. The co-working day will still happen as usual.** *** **​💸 What your 5€ ticket includes** **​• Guided productivity sprints** **• Accountability that helps you stay on track** **• A focused space away from home distractions** **• Intentional networking with people building interesting things** **• A community of like-minded people to connect with** **• A structured workday that helps you move something forward** *** **​⏰ Timing** **09:30 – 17:00 Co-Work Session** **​Evening: Escape Room** **📍 Escape Room location will be shared 2 days before the event date.** **​The evening activity is completely optional.** **You are welcome to join just the co-work portion.** *** **​🧠 How the Day Works** **​We use structured focus blocks and practical productivity techniques to help you drop into deep work and maintain momentum throughout the day.** **​The format includes:** **​• Clear intentions at the start** **• Timed focus sprints** **• Shared breaks** **• Intentional networking moments** **• End-of-day reflections** **​We work until 17:00 so you have a full, intentional workday to move something meaningful forward.** **​Group size: around 12 people** **Small enough to feel personal.** **Big enough to feel energizing.** *** **​🧩 Rough Flow of the Day** **​09:30 – Arrival** **Settle in. Open your laptop. Ease into the day.** **​10:00 – Introductions & intentions** **Who you are and what you are focusing on today.** **​10:30–13:00 – Deep Work Block** **Structured focus sprints with short breaks.** **​13:00–14:30 – Lunch together** **Coffee and lunch are not included.** **We will plan to order lunch together at the location and everyone will pay individually.** **​14:30–16:30 – Focus Block #2** **Back into execution mode.** **​16:30–17:00 – Reflections & small wins** **What moved? What shifted?** *** **​🔐 Evening: Escape Room** **​After 17:00, those interested will head to the Escape Room.** **​This part is about:** **​• Collaborating under pressure** **• Solving challenges together** **• Connecting beyond job titles** **• Ending the day with something fun and memorable** **​The escape room will be booked once we know how many people want to join, and the cost will be split among participants (approximately 15–25€ per person).** **​The final location will be shared with participants before the event.** *** **​⚠️ Important Note** **​Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space focused and comfortable. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel at least 1 day in advance so someone else can join.** **​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. By signing up, you agree that they may be used for community and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in any content, just let me know on the day and that will always be respected.** **​Thank you for helping keep this space intentional and energising 🤍**

Hello! I’m organising a coworking + socialising session for all of us who are working on projects (e.g. our own creations, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have time for both socialising AND working, we will be using the so-called “Pomodoro” technique: **50 mins deep work** (silent), followed by **10 mins break** to socialise. And then repeat! You are welcome to join whatever your personal background is, and whatever project you are working on. I (the host) speak English and German, so either language is fine. ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **Short Intro** Tell us who you are and share something about what you will be working on today * **Pomodoro Session** \- 3x \(3h\) Each Pomodoro session consists of 50 mins focused “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, **phones on silent mode**) -> then 10 mins break: a chance to share your progress with others -> Repeat * **15 mins Wrap Up** Celebrate what you achieved and get to know others 😊 ———— The location is **Espresso House near Checkpoint Charlie** (they have multiple outlets - so be sure to go to the correct one!) Wifi + power plugs are available - but best to bring a fully charged laptop, just in case 🙃 You **do not** have to pay anything. But since we are using the café space, it is common courtesy to buy at least one drink (coffee costs roughly **4 Euros**).

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!

**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: Type Annotations with John Cassidy 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