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Platform Engineering Vienna - March 2026 Meetup
Join us at our March Meetup event for great talks, discussions and beers. Big thanks to Posedio for hosting!
**Agenda**:
* Doors open 5:30 p.m.
* ***Talk 1: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.***
* **Speaker**: Christian Kirchknopf
* **Title**: Building a Secure In-House LLMaaS Platform: BRZ's Approach to AI for Federal Government
* **Abstract**: In this talk, I demonstrate how we (BRZ) have developed an Enterprise-Ready LLM-as-a-Service platform that provides government applications simple and secure access to Large Language Models – without dependency on public cloud providers and without data sharing with third parties.
Through a unified API, AI applications gain access to locally operated models (e.g., Mistral) or optionally to public cloud providers – depending on requirements, costs, and data protection needs of the workload.
Discuss the architectural and product decisions: vLLM as a GPU-optimized inference engine, a central AI gateway that enforces multi-tenancy, security, and comprehensive observability.
A brief live demo will show how applications and developers access AI models through a single API – with token-based quotas per tenant and intelligent routing.
An experience report from an exciting AI infrastructure project in Austria.
* **Break: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.**
* ***Talk 2: 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.***
* **Speaker**: Damjan Gjurovski
* **Title**: What is A(I) platform?
* **Abstract:** In this talk I will discuss the need of platforms in the age of AI. I will outline some hard-won lessons from my previous experience in developer platforms, data platforms and SRE teams, and discuss how these apply to AI platforms.
On the one hand, I will make the argument that AI makes certain aspects of platforms and platform engineering unnecessary, but on the other hand reinforces the need for other platform components.
Finally, I will attempt to differentiate between the two new platform types out there – AI platforms and AI Engineering platforms and discuss the capabilities and requirements for each.
* **Networking**: start 7:45 p.m.
The Future of Leadership: Workflow-Embedded Skills Development
**About this event:**
Join us on 26 March in Vienna for an evening where we'll explore how leaders actually develop capability - not in classrooms, but inside work itself.
**Agenda:**
**16:00 – Arrive, connect over drinks and nibbles**
**16:30 – The Future of Leadership: Workflow-Embedded Skills Development**
* Why traditional leadership development isn't transferring to practice
* What leaders actually need in 2026 (and it's not just another model)
* What workflow embedded skills development actually looks like - real examples from teams we've worked with
**17:30 – Interactive Workshop: Building the Leadership Skills Your Organisation Needs**
* Learn about ways to build people skils hands-on
* Work through a real leadership challenge with peers
* Leave with practical next steps for your context
**19:30 – Networking**
* Wine, food (gluten-free and vegan options available)
* Connect with people facing similar challenges
**16:00 – Arrive, connect over drinks and nibbles**
**Why this matters**
Leadership development is broken. Organisations invest heavily, leaders attend programmes, certificates get handed out - and then nothing changes.
The problem isn't lack of frameworks. It's the gap between learning and doing.
In the coming years, leadership development must shift from event-based training to workflow-embedded practice.
At Kokoro, we've spent years answering one question: how do you empower leaders to create the conditions for sustained performance, genuine motivation, and teams that thrive?
At this event, we bring leaders, teams, L&D professionals, and organisations who are committed to making that shift. Together, we will develop steps to make it real.
**Who is this for**
You're leading a team, department, or organisation. You're in L&D and see that traditional programmes aren't transferring to practice. You run an SME and need practical ways to develop leaders without the corporate overhead.
You've sent people to leadership programmes and watched them return motivated, and then not being able to transfer the skills in to work. You know the theory-practice gap is real. You want skills development that builds into daily workflows, not outside them.
**Event Details**
📆 Thursday, 26 March 2026
⏰ 16:30–19:30 (Arrive from 16:00)
**📍**Olinda Bar, Schönbrunner Str. 23, 1050 Vienna
🪑: 40 seats (limited)
🗣️: English and German
💲: Free
**Register**
Secure your place now by registering as spaces are limited.
Questions? Reach out to Imran @ imran@bekokoro.com
We ask you to register only if you can really make it. Thanks.
**About Kokoro**
Kokoro was founded in 2018 because we believed the way performance is measured and optimised is broken. We work with leaders and teams to build resilient, high-performing cultures where people can learn, grow, and thrive - even amid complexity and change.
We do this through our team and leadership development software and services like one-on-one coaching, team development, organisational consulting that help leaders turn intention into habit. Our approach draws on evidence from flow theory, motivation science, neurobiology, and real-world practice with teams across various industries and sizes.
Visit [bekokoro.com](https://www.bekokoro.com/) to learn more.
**Join the Kokoro community**
This is our first of 4 gatherings in 2026 - a chance to (re)connect with people making real change happen, and to introduce you to what we're building. If the culture and performance challenges you face resonate, we'd love to work with you.
Looking forward to seeing you on 26 March.
#Leadership #TeamDevelopment #SkillsThatMatter #LearningAndDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Vienna
Le Quiz a Nous
Rejoignez NOUS pour un quiz de culture générale en français préparé et animé par Etienne !
📅 le 26 mars à 19h
📍 au Beavers Pub, Schönbrunner Straße 98, dans le 5ème
- 5 rounds de 5 questions sur 5 thèmes différents
💸 3€/pers, 2€/adhérent.e de l'association NOUS
📝 Inscription sur le site du Beavers Pub ; marquez bien que c'est pour le quiz, de préférence avec votre équipe: https://beaverspub.at/book-a-table/
👥👥 Équipes de 4, avec un maximum de 10 équipes
Et NOUS recommencerons si c'est un succès ! A très bientôt !
SideEvent: AiTinkerers Vienna
LINK: [AiTinkerers Vienna](https://vienna.aitinkerers.org/p/ai-tinkerers-vienna-strabag)
## Vienna Builders 🛠️
AI Tinkerers Vienna returns for its second session of 2026 on March 26th. We are gathering at STRABAG for an evening dedicated to the practitioners building at the intersection of foundation models and the physical world.
This is a curated, technical environment for those actively shipping code. We prioritize implementation details, architecture trade-offs, and working systems over high-level presentations. Registration is open now via the form above.
### 🎤 Call for Demos: Show Your Stack
We are looking for builders to share technical demonstrations. This is a technical show-and-tell for builders, by builders. We want to see your messy experiments, creative hacks, and technical discoveries in action. Your demo should answer: “How did you build this interesting thing?” not “Why should someone use this product?”
**Demo Requirements:**
* **No Slides:** Run live code, walk through architecture diagrams, or zoom into workflow graphs.
* **Technical Depth:** Share your prompt engineering strategies, agentic workflows, or orchestration layers.
* **Imperfection Welcome:** We value raw, early-stage experiments and the lessons learned from what broke.
AWS User Group Venezia #14 - FullStack e CloudComputing
Carissimi, proseguiamo il nostro viaggio per parlare di **#AWS** !
Ci troviamo in **#presenza giovedì 26 marzo alle ore 19:00**.
L'incontro si terrà presso il[ Coworking Mestre](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.480717%2C%2012.250518), in via Torino 135, di fronte al NH Laguna Palace Hotel. E per chi non potesse raggiungerci, si terrà anche in **#streaming** su YouTube.
La scaletta prevede due speech seguiti da discussione ciascuno.
🗣 [Federico Parezzan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-parezzan/), ci parlerà di come sia semplice fare app in **#Flutter**, con un approccio **#CodeFirst**, sfruttando **#AWSAmplify** e **#CloudSandbox** per uno sviluppo **#Fullstack** in tempi record ! A seguire 🗣 [Salvatore Caputi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorecaputi/), ci racconterà di come gestire processi lunghi con **#AWSBatch** nel mondo del **#CloudComputing** !
👥 Poi ci sposteremo per \( 🍸 \| 🍺 \) & \( 🍕 \| 🍔 \) e **#networking** !
E come sempre, proponete[vi per] argomenti e/o location con il [Form Google](https://forms.gle/1JdE6YWPbo6phuLe8) o direttamente nel canale Telegram !
✨Weekly Co-Working Session in Vienna – Get It Done Together (1–5PM)
Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long?
Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together.
📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability:
Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/)
This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between.
🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna
💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on
🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops
☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5.
Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome.
🌱 **What to Expect**
* **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City**
* **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session
* **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day
* **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break
* **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready
* **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support
💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed.
**🪑Seating information:**
* If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception).
* There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here.
* There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup.
* If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛
💬 Why Join?
* Beat procrastination with gentle accountability
* Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone
* Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus
* Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle
Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚
Mixed indoor volleyball
Mixed indoor volleyball. We play intermediate and advanced levels in a friendly and respectful environment. We play for enjoyment. Please note that numbers are important, so if you cannot come, please cancel 48 hours in advance so others can join. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from future games and payment of any outstanding fees. Best regards.
PaaS (Platform as a Service) Events This Week
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Tango Argentino Focused Práctica for all levels
**Focused Práctica for all levels –** *Free for participants with a 4-block of the Tango Basics Course or a semester/yearly subscription to the Tango Immersion Program. Attending just the Práctica? Get advantage of the 5-block (€60) and the 10-block (€100). Single Práctica sessions are €15.*
Looking for a space to practice Tango Argentino with intention? The Focused Prácticas are open practice gatherings for dancers of all levels, whether you’re just starting out, deepening your foundations, or refining more advanced skills.
On each Práctica we offer you a suggested focus to help you get started. You're welcome to ask for guidance or do your own, no structure imposed. From 20:00 to 22:00, you’re free to practice at your own pace and socialize.
**You’re welcome to:**
Train individual technique or work in pairs
Practice the role(s) of your choice – Most regular attendants practice both
Explore what you want for as long as you like
Repeat, research, and integrate what you’re currently learning wherever that may be
**This is not a class, and not a milonga.**
**It’s a space for mindful practice, curiosity, and experimentation.**
There's plenty of room for those who want to practice navigation in ronda or something else on a fixed spot without disturbing each other's process.
It's not required to attend my classes to join, the Focused Prácticas are open to all backgrounds.
**Here you can expect:**
A welcoming, respectful atmosphere
Space to focus without pressure
Supportive presence if questions arise
Freedom to choose what you want to work on
Socializing and exchanging feedback with others is welcome; consent and respecting each person’s process is the base.
When I'm traveling, the Focused Prácticas are hosted by Justina.
**When & Where?**
Sundays at 20:00, after the Tango Basics class\*
EWTO Akademie – Haydngasse 1, 1060 Wien
\*Except during our [Tango Immersion Weekends](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tangoimmersion), in which the Práctica takes place on Saturdays at 20:15 at a different location. Check our calendar for details.
**Whether you’re building foundations, maintaining a regular practice habit, or simply looking for a place to dance with intention, you’re warmly invited.**
Come as you are.
Practice what matters to you.
Grow together with intention.
See you on the dance floor!
Abrazo,
Jessica
**Check out our full calendar at jessicagerdel.com**
**Facebook/Instagram: Abrazatango**
AI Salon - THE LAST CEO
**THE LAST CEO**
What if AI doesn't automate the factory floor — but the corner office?
A CEO costs 300K+. They make decisions based on dashboards, quarterly reports, market data. Pattern-matching at the highest salary level. Exactly the thing AI is provably best at.
The third AI Salon asks the uncomfortable question: If AI makes strategic decisions faster, cheaper, and more data-driven, what's left for the humans in the C-suite?
We're bringing this to **Funkhaus Wien** \- Vienna's legendary former radio broadcasting house\. Brutalist architecture\, cathedral ceilings\, and a history of transmission\. The perfect stage for asking what still needs a human voice\.
**Programme:**
🎤 **Opening** — Andreas Fraunberger, Can Nuri, Michael Raab
💬 **Keynote Conversation** — Betina Kitzler (MIT Sloan Fellow) × Andreas
🎨 **Artistic Intervention** — Sarah Rechberger (Transmedia Artist)
🧠 **Think Tank** — You decide: replace the CEO — yes or no? Then you design the org chart of 2030.
🎉 **Afterparty & Networking**
Date: March 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Location: Funkhaus Wien, Argentinierstraße
Language: English
**brought to you by**
[FUNKHAUS WIEN](https://www.funkhaus.wien/)
[Fachgruppe UBIT der WKW](https://unternehmensberatung-und-wir.wien/)
[AI Austria ](https://www.aiaustria.com/)
[chim.ai](www.chim.ai)
Thanks to Ruben Hetfleisch, Patrick Schabus, Philipp Lammer and many more for contribution
**Note:**
We increased Max Registrations to 140.
Wait list will be possible, with a good chance to enter at the venue.
Tango Argentino Basics Course
A grounded, embodied approach to Tango Argentino for beginners building foundations and improvers seeking clarity, depth, and freedom.
**Every Sunday (except during our Tango Immersion Weekends), we explore the essentials of Tango Argentino from a mindful, embodied approach. Focusing not only on what to do, but on how and why we move the way we do in this dance.**
✨ No previous experience required, just curiosity to work with essential principles that allow you to understand the Tango Argentino language sooner, and adapt easier to real social dance situations.
✨ Experienced dancers refine technique and efficiency of their movements.
✨ **You can come with or without a dance partner**, and learn the role(s) of your choice (Jessica encourages to learn both).
✨ **Each class is followed by our Focused Práctica**, a guided practice gathering for all levels, where you can take time to socialize and integrate what you learned, ask questions, receive feedback, and practice in a relaxed and supportive environment.
### **Dates & Time**
**Sundays** (except during the Tango Immersion intensive weekends \* check [agenda](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/#agenda) for specific dates)
**19:00–20:00** Tango Basics Class
**20:00–22:00** Practice Gathering with feedback
### **📍 Location**
EWTO Akademie – **Haydngasse 1, 1060 Wien**
### **Registration**
Drop-in possible. Registration at jessicagerdel.com is recommended.
€20 per person per class
€15 per person per Guided Practice session
**€85 pack of 4 classes in a row + Guided Practice sessions after each class** (e.g. if you start on March 22nd, it includes the classes of March 22 and 29 + April 5 and 12)
Young students and people with limited income can request a 20-30% partial scholarship via email or in person.
PS. This course doesn't include classes on April 19th, May 17th, June 21st and July 19th because of Jessica's [Tango Immersion](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/tangoimmersion) Weekends. She'll guide you on which workshops are suitable for beginners if you want to join us those weekends too.
**Teaching approach**
Spoiler alert: This is not about copying and memorizing steps.
Jessica's teaching focus is on body awareness, connection, and developing good habits from the start — so what you learn works in real social dance situations and truly supports your dance in the long term.
**Check out more about her work at [jessicagerdel.com](https://www.jessicagerdel.com/) and on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tangoimmersion/)/[Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/abrazatango): Abrazatango.**
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Kostenlose Führung durch den ersten und größten Maker Space in Wien.
Jeden Freitag um 18 Uhr zeigen wir dir bei unserer Tour unseren Maker Space. Es erwarten dich rund 900m2 Werkstattfläche, eine Menge ganz unterschiedlicher Bereiche, viele Maschinen und Geräte.
Wir freuen uns auf deinen Besuch!
Wien IT Founder und Unternehmerfrühstück
**IT Founder & Unternehmer Frühstück**
Am Freitag, den 27.03., treffen wir uns wieder in kleiner Runde zum offenen Austausch unter IT-Foundern, Geschäftsführern und Unternehmern aus Wien.
Austausch auf Augenhöhe: Kein Networking-Event, keine Vorträge, sondern ehrliche Gespräche über aktuelle strategische Themen, Herausforderungen und Entscheidungen aus unserem unternehmerischen Alltag.
Die Teilnehmerzahl ist begrenzt. Bitte bring eine konkrete Fragestellung oder ein Thema mit, das dich aktuell beschäftigt.
Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos, das Frühstück bezahlt jeder selbst (30 EUR).
Coding Club 💻❤️
**Hey everybody!**
Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere?
Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**!
We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other.
After that, you can:
* share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table)
* get feedback or inspiration from others
* or simply work on your own project alongside the group
Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work.
Or just come by to connect and get inspired.
Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀
Hinweis: Workshop Bitcoin-Transaktionen, Wallets und Sicherheit
[Jetzt anmelden — Plätze begrenzt](https://pretix.bitcoin-austria.at/BA/Basislayer1/)
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**Baselayer Workshop 1: Transaktionen, Wallet und Sicherheit**
Du hast verstanden, warum Bitcoin wichtig ist. Jetzt geht es um den nächsten Schritt: vom Wissen zum Handeln.
Solange jemand anderes deine Bitcoin verwahrt, bist du nicht unabhängig. Erst wenn du deine Private Keys selbst kontrollierst, gehören dir deine Bitcoin wirklich. In diesem Workshop steigen wir direkt in die Praxis ein.
Du lernst, wie Bitcoin-Transaktionen funktionieren, was Self-Custody bedeutet, welche Wallet zu dir passt — und warum du deine Private Keys nie verlieren darfst. Interaktiv, in kleiner Runde.
**Programm**
09:45 — Einlass
10:00 — Wie funktionieren Transaktionen auf der Bitcoin-Blockchain?
11:00 — Vom Hot Wallet bis Cold Storage: Welche Wallet passt zu dir?
12:00 — Die wichtigsten Fragen zur Sicherheit
13:00 — Ausklang
**Details**
**Eintritt**: Frei (begrenzte Plätze — Einlass nur mit Voranmeldung!)
**Ort**: Wien: siehe Anmeldewebsite
**Mitbringen**: Smartphone oder Laptop
**Teilnahme**: Nur mit Voranmeldung
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Vielen Dank an [Coinfinity](https://coinfinity.co/) für die Unterstützung.
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ServiceNow's Got Talent
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.
Azure CBUS April
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
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 you’re 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, you’ll 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. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned.
And yes, it’s free to attend!
How LLMs Like ChatGPT Actually Work and How to Build With Them
**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.**
We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on:
**How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.**
We’ll cover:
* what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level)
* why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.)
* how people are building real systems with them today
* where things break in practice
This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A.
Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join.
No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems.
We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Downtown/Nationwide
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
Partner
Atlassian
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For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm





























