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đ¤ Berlin AI Builders Meetup
âGDG Berlin Ă Arbio
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đ ABOUT THIS EVENT
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Join us for a Berlin AI Builders Meetup, organized by GDG Berlin and hosted by Arbio.
âThis evening brings together engineers, builders, founders, and AI practitioners for practical, real-world discussions around AI, data, and modern software systems.
âWhether youâre building AI-powered products, working with cloud infrastructure, or exploring real-world AI use cases, expect insightful talks, open conversations, and strong community energy.
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đ EVENT DETAILS
â⢠Location: Arbio Office â GreifswalderstraĂe 212, 10405 Berlin
⢠Date: Thursday, April 16
⢠Time: 18:30 â 22:00 (GMT+1)
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â ď¸ CAPACITY
â⢠\~70 seated spots available
⢠Additional standing spots available
⢠Entry is first come, first served â arriving early is recommended
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đ¤ AGENDA
â18:30 â Doors Open
Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and get settled.
â19:00 â Talk 1
Building AI Designing context-first AI systems
⢠Arnon Cavaeiro â Head of product @ Arbio
âđ Break â 15 min
â20:00 â Talk 2
Building AI Agents on GCP: Practical Lessons from AI Engineering
⢠Nur Rafizade â AI Solution Engineer @ Deloitte
âđ Break â 15 min
â21:00 â Talk 3
AI in Cybersecurity
⢠Hamza M'hirsi â Founder @ CyberDebunk
âđş Networking from 21:45 until 22:00 đ
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đđť FOOD & DRINKS
Food and drinks will be provided.
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đ THANKS & CREDITS
A big thank you to Arbio for hosting and supporting the Berlin developer community.
âAnd a huge thanks to everyone in the community who helps make these events possible đ
April 16th, [In-Person] Elixir Meetup
đ Hallo und đ-lich Willkommen to the Elixir Berlin Meetup.
Due to the easter holidays, we moved to the third Thursday of the April for some sweet Elixir.
If you're new to the community the best way to introduce yourself is [to submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml)
â° Schedule
18:45: Doors open
19:05: Welcome & Announcements
19:15: đŁ Surveyor - Extracting Specifications from Legacy Software with Elixir by Chris
19:45: đş break đľđ§
20:15: đŁ Talk about the SSH OTP application by Cara
20:45: âĄď¸ Lightning talks and Socializing đŞŠ
We want to encourage members of the Elixir community to share what they're working on. If you want to give a lightning talk at this Meetup, contact one of the organizers with a short description of your talk - or [submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml)
See you all there đđđ
TWERK (open level)
## DNA. presents ''TWERK DANCE (open level)"
[Isalina](https://www.instagram.com/isalina__/?igsh=MWowN2JncHgyZG1mag%3D%3D#), Your Twerk Dance Teacher, has been twerking for many years and shares her passion in this class:
"I am passionate about this dance because it empowers me, gives me confidence and has improved my self esteem a lot. I want to bring my knowledge to Berlin, so more people can feel the benefits that this beautiful dance brings."
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##### WHEN:
Every Thursday
7 - 8 pm
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... beginners class ([see more info](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dance/twerk-special)) is happening Every Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 pm
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**WHERE:**
[DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6)
WrangelstraĂe 25
10997 Berlin
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##### WHAT DO YOU NEED:
Shoes to dance in
light clothing
Knee pads (good to have, no must)
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##### LEVEL:
Open level = Beginners & Intermediate
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**TICKETS:**
Free for DNA. Dance Members\* / Regular 15e (Daily Membership\*\*)
[> Become a DNA. Member](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)
available: Online Tickets / Box Office
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[LIMITED SPOTS. SAVE YOUR TICKET NOW :)](http://dance-classes.grwebsite.eu/)
â
â
See Us Soon.
Love.
[Isalina ](https://www.instagram.com/isalina__/?igsh=MWowN2JncHgyZG1mag%3D%3D#)& DNA.
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***
For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club)
\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Rust Berlin on location đłď¸âđ - Edition 013
**Rust Berlin on location đłď¸âđ** is a new, informal in-person Rust meetup group in Berlin.
We are a interactive meetup format interested in mob coding, deep diving and problem solving together.
We build toy projects, share experiences, discuss technology and learn new cool stuff.
And you are welcome to join!
No matter if you are writing Rust production code every day, if you already contribute to Open Source projects or want to start doing so, if you use Rust in hobby projects or if you are just curious what the hype and buzz is all about, you are very welcome!
To coordinate and plan activities, please join our **[Rust Berlin on location đłď¸âđ](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)**[ Zulip chat](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)!
**Planned programme**
Being an informal meetup, we are open to anything between just meet and talk, explore nerd snipes and rabbit holes, mob code together, plan and build fun projects, tinker with electronics, and presentations with Q&A.
With the [introduction](https://berline.rs/2026/04/01/berlin-talks.html) of the new [Rust Berlin Talks](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-talks) meetup series, **[Rust Berlin on location đłď¸âđ](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-on-location)** strengthens its focus on social community experience, the exchange of knowledge, ideas and perspectives, and the joy of spontaneity.
This time, we have the following topics lined up:
* Tobias has been working on a ***project wizard*** and would like to receive some feedback from the group.
* Crop is going to introduce the topic of ***atomics***, then hold a discussion space for answering questions and sharing experiences.
* Raf finally would like to introduce ***test-driven development*** with a small mob coding exercise.
If someone brings other cool stuff, questions or problems, then let us dedicate the second half of the meetup time to that!
Anyone is invited to bring their projects and questions, show something, ask something, or explore a topic together. The best conversations and deepest rabbit holes can emerge out of seemingly nowhere.
**Projected upcoming meetups**
We schedule regular meetups on Thursday evening every four weeks, using the slot between the Berlin Rust Hack and Learn online meetup (every two weeks), and the Rust Nuremberg online meetup (every four weeks).
16 April 2026 is our thirteenth meeting. Our next projected meetings are going to occur on the following dates:
* 14 May 2026 (tentative, public holiday)
* 11 Jun 2026
* 9 Jul 2026
* 6 Aug 2026
* 3 Sep 2026
* 1 Oct 2026
**Location**
Our meetup location is the new shared office community space of Ferrous Systems, Slint and KDAB in Berlin Mitte, for up to 25 people.
We are expecting to use this space as our default location for the time being, with the IN-Berlin e.V. community space in Moabit as backup.
Regardless, as our group might eventually outgrow the locations' size limit, we are low-key looking for bigger locations. If you know a fitting location, then please let us know in our Signal group! Another workable way might be to split the meetup into smaller, interest-specific sub-groups instead.
As the no-show rate on Meetup.com is rather high, consider showing up even if you are on the waiting list. We can't promise that there is any space left, but usually there is. So give it a shot!
**Accessibility**
The location has an elevator and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Please note that the bathroom is two floors down from the meetup space.
On our quest for a bigger location, we are going to pay special attention to accessibility.
**Community**
We aim to create a safe place for everyone and adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/).
Inclusivity is very important to us. If you are curious about Rust, but unsure if you are welcome to join: Yes, yes you are. Please come to the meetup! If you have special needs, please get in contact, we will try to accommodate you as best we can.
We are part of [https://berline.rs/](https://berline.rs/) and like to hang out in the **[Rust Berlin on location đłď¸âđ](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)**[ Zulip chat](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/). You are very welcome to join!
DRINK & WRITE (WORKSHOP)
* an evening of words, connection, and clinking glasses.
* all materials included
**DOORS:** 7 pm
**START:** 7.15 pm
**SESSION:** 7.15 - 8.30 pm
**AFTER:** Drinks & Music
BLISS x Semrush Workshop: Operating Agentic AI in Production
**â ď¸ IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION MANDATORY â ď¸**
Registration on **Luma** is **REQUIRED** to attend this event. **Link: [https://luma.com/nklicoct](https://luma.com/nklicoct)**
Your registration is subject to host approval. You must complete the registration process on lu.ma to receive the full event location details and confirmation of your attendance.
**Please note: Without approved registration on Luma, you will NOT be able to access the event location or attend.**
We are excited to invite you to an interactive workshop hosted by LISS x Semrush and led by **Saeid Nobakht, Lead AI Engineer at Semrush**, focused on bringing agentic AI into production. The session will last around 2 hours, followed by a networking session with Semrush and fellow AI enthusiasts (and free pizza đ´đđ!). Bring your laptop!
And please arrive a bit early to get settled :)
**Schedule**
* 17:45 - Doors Open
* 18:00 - Start of Workshop
* 20:00 - Networking + Catering
**Abstract**
Building reliable agentic systems requires more than evaluating individual LLM outputs â it demands a systems-level approach to testing, observability, and operations. This session covers how to design evaluation frameworks for multi-step, tool-using agents; how to instrument and trace agent decisions for debugging and audit; and how to recognize and respond to common production failure modes.
**Who is this for?**
This workshop is open to everyone curious about building with agentic AI. Technical background and Python knowledge recommended.
**⥠FINAL REMINDER âĄ**
**You MUST register and be approved on Luma to attend. The event location will only be visible after your registration is confirmed by the host. Link: [https://luma.com/nklicoct](https://luma.com/nklicoct)**
***
About BLISS: Berlin's AI community connecting like-minded individuals passionate about machine learning and data science. BLISS Workshops connect students and young professionals with industry partners.
Website: [https://bliss.berlin](https://bliss.berlin)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin
Building Applications with GraphRAG and Generative AI
Register: [https://luma.com/rjekky53](https://luma.com/rjekky53)
Join us for a **hands-on introduction to Generative AI with Neo4j** with CODE University.
âIn this **instructor-led workshop**, participants will explore how graph databases can improve GenAI applications and reduce common challenges such as hallucinations. Youâll learn key concepts including **Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), GraphRAG, vector search, knowledge graphs, and AI agents**.
âThe workshop follows a **mixed format** with theoretical lessons combined with practical exercises while instructors are available to support and answer questions.
âDuring the session, you will learn how to:
* âUse **Neo4j to enhance GenAI applications**
* âBuild **knowledge graphs from unstructured data**
* âUse **vector embeddings for similarity search**
* âCreate **GraphRAG retrievers using Python**
* âBuild a **conversational AI agent using Neo4j and LangChain**
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Swim @ Liepnitzsee
=== THE TOUR ===
On Saturday I'll drive to Liepnitzsee for a swim and a short picknick on the lake. I have a car and I wouldn't mind some company.
We will depart at 10:00 (sharp) and drive to a parking space near the lake. From there it is a 10 minute walk.
I have to be back in town by 15:00.
Note that the place is remote. There are no facilities. You have to bring everything you need.
=== WHAT TO BRING ===
⢠Swimming wear, towls, etc.
⢠Water, drinks and food
⢠Good mood
⢠5 Euros for fuel and parking fees
=== NO-SHOW POLICY ===
I enforce a zero-tolerance policy on no-shows and last-minute cancellations. If you RSVP and don't show up, you will be removed from the group. If your plans change, please cancel early enough to make your seat available for someone else.
Sip Happens! Saturday Social @ Brewdog mitte đş
Meet up and join other people in Berlin this Saturday!
Whether you're a long-time resident or just travelling through, come and meet new people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy your Saturday evening in a safe and welcoming environment at one of Berlins fantastic bars.
This week we're heading to Brewdog mitte (see link to location). Looking forward to seeing you there! Look out for the "Meetup Saturday Social" signs on tables.
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**đ Other important notes:**
\- đ¸ The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- đŚšââď¸ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- đˇ By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
MAKE POETRY SEXY AGAIN - WORKSHOP
## **DNA. presents "Make Poetry Sexy Again - WORKSHOP"**
#### A special Writing Session for Poets, Spoken Word Artists, and Word Lovers
â a time to connect, share, and grow. Together.
â
The Session begins with guided writing workshop and creative exercises, followed by an **open discussion and shared writing circle.**
**Come as You are.**
Showcase Your words, explore Your creative flow, and find inspiration in the energy of others.
Youâll leave with **new words, new connections, and a deeper bond with Your art â and Your audience.**
Join a circle where words are celebrated.
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##### **WHEN:**
Every Sunday
DOORS: 2.15 pm
START: 2.30 pm
END OF THE WORKSHOP: 3.30 pm
OPEN WRITING SESSION: 3.30 - OPEN END
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##### **WHERE:**
[DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6)
WrangelstraĂe 25
10997 Berlin
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##### â**TICKETS:**
available at the Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\* / 15e Regular (Daily Membership\*\*)
**[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)**
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##### SIGN UP:
No sign up needed. Just come over & join us :)
â
â
See You Soon.
Love.
DNA.
***
For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club)
\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Creative Code Jam [NEW LOCATION @ MotionLab.Berlin]
**â NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! â**
The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome!
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
**Bring a laptop** and/or anything youâd like to work on, whether itâs a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. Thereâs no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired.
SCHEDULE
Doors open at noon, then weâll have quick introductions so everyone can share what theyâre planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what weâve worked on during the day.
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
If youâre new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn).
THIS IS YOUR SPACE
We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isnât sure itâs for them, let them know theyâll be welcome!
SAFE SPACE POLICY
We support the Berlin Code of Conduct:
https://berlincodeofconduct.org/
Please make sure you agree with its content.
ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin
MotionLab.Berlin is Germanyâs premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace â an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/
ACCESSIBILITY
MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs.
FOOD
MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at BouchĂŠstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm.
DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN?
We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :)
CONTACT
RaphaĂŤl de Courville
team@creativecode.berlin
+49 176 700 70572
or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
Hosting - Flight LevelsÂŽ Flight Club #11
PLEASE NOTE: to attend to this meetup please RSVP directly at the [flight levels flight club event](https://www.meetup.com/flight-levels-flight-club-berlin/events/313519893/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=206720451)
**Flight LevelsÂŽ Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!**
For this **Flight Club** weâre playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes.
Weâll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will...
* Play in multiple small teams
* Roll dice, move work and see what happens
* Capture data and metrics for analysis
* Have some fun, and learn something
* Quick debrief, and
* Some networking opportunities
Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-)
The evening will look something like this...
17:30 â Arrival and socialising
18:00 â Start and introductions
18:15 â Simulation rules and constraints
18:30 â Simulation begins
20:30 â Debrief
20:45 â Wrap up
21:00 â Finish
**We will start on time, so please be punctual.**
Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.
Lasst uns treffen und Deutsch sprechen
Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ărger mit dem Manager bekommen.
-> Location
Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt
Wir sitzen unten oft an den groĂen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss.
Dieses Treffen ist fĂźr:
-Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knßpfen wollen.
-Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knĂźpfen wollen.
Coworking at Alexanderplatz
Today we are working in a beautiful location at Alexanderplatz with desks, power sockets, free WiFi, available food/drinks and air conditioning. We will be working on the second floor of the building with a beautiful view of the Fernsehturm.
NOTE: We don't share the venue location publicly. Find out where it is by joining our Telegram chat group: **[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)**
đ´ Tired of working by yourself?
đĄď¸ Too hot or too cold to work at home?
đŤ Contents of your fridge or the laundry distracting you?
đť Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking!
âď¸ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks!
â° We'll be there from the start time, but feel free to stop by any time.
⢠WHAT TO BRING â˘
Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :)
⢠QUESTIONS? â˘
Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions:
[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)
⢠MORE EVENTS? â˘
To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [đ](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)
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Operating Data Pipelines at Scale: Lessons from a Metadata-Driven Architecture
We will cover metadata-driven approach to building and operating data pipelines at scale on AWS. Discuss architecture, design trade-offs, and lessons learned from running a unified pipeline across multiple customers using configuration-driven workflows.
**Presenter: Dilshad Nasirov**
Seasoned Software Architect and cloud practitioner with 20+ years of experience building scalable systems and data platforms. Specializes in AWS, with deep expertise in data lakes, serverless architectures, and real-time data processing. Has led the design and delivery of enterprise-grade solutions across industries, helping organizations improve performance, reduce costs, and unlock data-driven insights.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilshad-nasirov-4538431/
**CALL FOR SPEAKERS**
Learn more: https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/
**THANK YOU** *Leading EDJE* for hosting our meetup!
Leading EDJE specializes in helping organizations innovate and solve complex problems. EDJE does this with their "A" player team of professionals using agile methodologies and SCRUM management techniques to give organizations a competitive advantage that sets them apart. Learn more at https://www.leadingedje.com/
**THANK YOU** *Amazon Web Services* for sponsoring pizza! Learn more at https://aws.amazon.com/.
**DIRECTIONS**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300
Dublin, OH 43017
(3rd floor)
**FREE PARKING** at the Endres Garage across the street, 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab for a future meetup?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
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
Columbus Code & Coffee 85 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~
Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machineâs?
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 youâre 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)
HTML5 Master Series (Class 03 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Global Azure - Columbus
The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map.
View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/)
On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure.
Whether youâre building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you!
**What to Expect**
* Engaging technical sessions
* Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns
* AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps
* Food and drinks (because learning burns calories)
* Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts
**Who Should Attend?**
* Software engineers (any language, any stack)
* Cloud architects
* DevOps engineers
* Data professionals
* AI explorers
* Platform builders
* Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools
If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, youâll feel right at home.
**Why Global Azure?**
Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. Itâs grassroots. Itâs technical. Itâs practical. And itâs powered by people who genuinely love sharing what theyâve learned.
And yes, itâs free to attend!




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