Project Management

Ready to captivate any audience, nail your next presentation, or give feedback that people actually enjoy hearing? Then come check out **First Berlin Toastmasters**, Berlin's oldest public speaking club. We're a warm, supportive, and international community here to learn, practice, and grow together. Our meetings are full of laughter, and every voice adds something special. The stage is a safe space, so come by, listen, and see how much fun communication can be. Please, be our guest! The most important people in the room aren't the speakers, they're the audience. Your presence, energy, and reactions are what bring the evening to life. **When** 🗓️ Every **1st & 3rd Wednesday** of the month 🕒 Doors open at **6:30 PM** \- Event starts at **6:45 PM** sharp **Where** St. Lukas-Kirche (near Anhalter Bahnhof) Bernburger Straße 4-5 10963 Berlin 📍 [https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9](https://goo.gl/maps/AhDfDmVndqbC9A1C9) You’ll find us in the **Gemeindesaal** on the first floor of the building to the right of the church. We look forward to welcoming you! Best wishes, John aka Yevgen Schweden - VP Public Relations Important note: We take pictures and clips during our meetings for promotional use only. By attending our meetings, you agree to that by default. If you don´t want to be on any picture, please let the VP PR or another representative from the board know (for example the president.)

Register here 👉 https://bettermile.com/last-mile-meetup-event Expect inspiring success stories, practical frameworks, and forward-looking perspectives on harnessing technology to reimagine parcel delivery. 📅 Date: 6th May, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Join us in Berlin (Better Space) & Online Let’s connect, learn, and shape the next chapter of last-mile logistics together. In this #12th edition, we explore the AI-Powered Autonomous Parcel Journey - from Depot to Doorstep. Together, we’ll trace how a fully automated last-mile delivery system comes to life: AI-driven route design and agentic dispatching by **Bettermile’s Better Planner,** **Neolix’s autonomous delivery vehicles** handling the final stretch, and intelligent warehouse automation powered by **Flink’s Robotics**. Expect honest conversations, live demonstrations, and a comprehensive overview of how automation and intelligence are reshaping parcel logistics and the future of last-mile delivery. Note: Photographs and video recordings will be made during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any visual material, you can participate online without being recorded. Looking forward to seeing you there and sharing insights that matter! [#lastmile](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23lastmile&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [#lastmilemeetup](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23lastmilemeetup&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [#berlinmeetup](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23berlinmeetup&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

# 🎭Improv dein Deutsch🎭 In Berlin Deutsch sprechen? Ja, klar! Komm zu unserem Impro Theater Kurs „Improv dein Deutsch“. In diesem Kurs kannst du mit anderen Impro spielen, auf Deutsch! Sehr einfache Sprache, viele Impro Übungen und perfektes Deutsch Training. Du musst nicht fliessend Deutsch sprechen können, es reicht wenn du eine einfache langsame Konversation haben kannst. Improtheater Übungen helfen den Menschen sich auszudrücken, zu öffnen, sich frei zumachen. Wir benutzen diese Übungen um dir die Angst vorm Deutsch sprechen zunehmen. In einer kleinen Gruppe von anderen, die auch ihr Deutsch verbessern möchten, kannst du endlich sprechen und Spass haben, ganz ohne Angst Fehler zumachen. Wir spielen Szenen zusammen, wir lachen zusammen und am Ende verlassen wir den Raum und fühlen uns schon sicherer mit unserem Deutsch. jeden **Mittwoch** von **19:00 bis 21:30** **hier anmelden für die 25€ Drop In class:** https://goteamup.com/p/3640530-esimpro/courses/dates/861031/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Teacher Konstantin Häfner was born in a small village near Berlin and has spent the last 6 years doing improv in this city. Being part of various Spanish and English speaking improv groups, he knows about the struggles of his colleagues when it comes to learning German.

**This is 100% non-profit. The 15€ sign up fee for everyone is only to minimize last-minute cancellations. The total sum goes to a bar-tap that everyone can use to order drinks until the amount is used up. ‼️NO REFUNDS‼️** **‼️Please don't just show up without RSVPing here and paying the 15€. We have a separate room that has limited capacity and a specific drinks agreement with the bar - so splitting up the bill won't become a mess.‼️** **Small update on how your money get's used from May 2024 onwards:** As of this month, meetup.com has started charging me 34€ instead of 16€ per month. I've decided to distribute this fee evenly among all us participants every month. Example: In the last 12 meetups, the average number of attendees was 17. With 17 attendees I would effectively collect 230€ (after fees). I would now substract 34€ leaving us with 196€ that go to the bar. 15% get's tipped to the wait staff, in this case 30€, leaving us with 166€ effectively to order drinks. Hope everyone is cool with this system. :) Website: https://www.pberg-engineers.me WhatsApp groups: Please come and join us on WhatsApp! \- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj \- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> https://chat\.whatsapp\.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2 Please join those groups now if you're interested. :) All skill/education-levels welcome! :) Lightning Talks: \- TBD We'll also have a brief "Jobs: Lost & Found section". **Location:** From the street you will have to enter the right hand Cafe Chagall (yes, there are 2). Then, you go upstairs and our private room is in the far end corner of the building. We are a relaxed, non-formal meetup of like-minded software engineers who want to always keep learning and want to meet in physical reality over a drink or two. Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin is home to some of the most talented software engineers in the world, and every month, they come together for an exciting knowledge sharing meetup. This meetup is a chance for attendees to learn from each other, share their experiences, and gain new insights into the world of software engineering. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the discussions are always engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in your career, you'll find something valuable at this meetup. Don't miss out on your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and advance your knowledge of software engineering. Sign up for the next event now! **Website:** https://www.pberg-engineers.me **WhatsApp groups:** Please come and join us on WhatsApp! \- "PBerg Engineers \- NEWS" \- Only organizers can post announcements or polls \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqMJMmlCZO6LOOfAoG4yTj) \- "PBerg Engineers \- DISCUSS" \- Everyone can post \-\> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPuo76J83gF6IZMLUcM4u2) Please join those groups now if you're interested. :)

**Two talks. One founder story. One reality check on AI. No fluff.** **=== Please see the English version below ===** Vraćamo se sa 7. okupljanjem ljudi iz sveta tehnologije i preduzetništva iz bivše Jugoslavije (ex-YU), u organizaciji [Nemačkog kutka](https://nemackikutak.com/) i [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). Događaj se održava na engleskom jeziku i otvoren je za sve - bilo da dolazite iz regiona ili ste deo šire zajednice. **\# Datum i lokacija** • Sreda, 6. maj 2026 • cognee.ai – Prilaz 4, 1. sprat, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39–40 • Početak: 18:00 **\# Predavači i teme** Dva predavanja. Jedna osnivačka priča. Jedan ozbiljan pogled na veštačku inteligenciju. Sirovo, bez ulepšavanja. **Milica T. Jovanović** je senior istraživač korisničkog iskustva sa više od dve decenije iskustva u dizajnu, istraživanju i razvoju proizvoda. Bavi se razumevanjem stvarnog ponašanja korisnika i pretvaranjem uvida u bolje odluke u razvoju proizvoda, uz poseban fokus na ulogu veštačke inteligencije u istraživanju. U ovom predavanju, Milica govori o tome da li veštačka inteligencija treba da zameni istraživače korisničkog iskustva — gde daje rezultate, gde ne i šta se usput gubi. Takođe će pokazati kako se veliki jezički modeli mogu koristiti u istraživanju bez stvaranja lažnog osećaja sigurnosti. • **Tema:** Istraživač vs. mašina: Da li veštačka inteligencija može da zameni istraživanje korisničkog iskustva? **Jovan Stevović** je izvršni direktor i suosnivač kompanije Chino.io. Živi između Italije i Nemačke i radi u jednom od najzahtevnijih regulatornih okruženja — digitalno zdravstvo. Doktorirao je u oblasti inovacija u zdravstvu i ima više od deset godina iskustva u industriji, radeći na preseku veštačke inteligencije, usklađenosti sa propisima i razvoja proizvoda. U ovom predavanju, Jovan deli iskustvo izgradnje i prodaje kompanije. Od ideje, prvih odluka i obezbeđivanja finansiranja do toga kako zaista izgledaju prodaje kompanija iza kulisa. Iskustvo iz prve ruke koje nijedna knjiga ne može da prenese. • **Tema:** Od nule do prodaje: realna slika preduzetničkog puta **\# Program događaja** * **18:00 - 18:30** Ulaz i upoznavanje * **18:30 - 18:40** Uvodna reč * **18:40 - 19:00** Milica T. Jovanović: Istraživač vs. mašina: Da li veštačka inteligencija može da zameni istraživanje korisničkog iskustva? * **19:00 - 19:15** Pitanja i odgovori * **19:15 - 20:00** Umrežavanje uz hranu i piće * **20:00 - 20:20** Jovan Stevović: Od nule do prodaje: realna slika preduzetničkog puta * **20:20 - 20:35** Pitanja i odgovori * **20:35 - 20:45** Završna reč * **20:45 - 21:15** Umrežavanje uz hranu i piće * **21:15 - dalje** Prelazak u obližnji kafić na druženje i piće **\# Registracija** Ulaz je besplatan zahvaljujući cognee.ai, koji sponzoriše događaj i podržava zajednicu. Broj mesta je ograničen na 80 učesnika. Molimo vas da potvrdite dolazak kako bismo mogli da isplaniramo prostor, hranu i piće. Gradimo, delimo i podržavamo jedni druge. Vidimo se! **==================================================================** **======================== ENGLISH VERSION ========================** **==================================================================** We're back with the 7th gathering of builders, founders, and tech folks from the former Yugoslavia (ex-YU), organized by [Nemački kutak](https://nemackikutak.com/) and [Serbian Entrepreneurs](https://www.serbianentrepreneurs.com/). The event is held in English and open to everyone - whether you’re from the region or just part of the broader scene. **\# Date and Location** * Wednesday, May 6, 2026 * cognee.ai - Courtyard 4, 1st Floor, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39-40 * Start: 18:00 **\# Speakers and topics** **Two talks. One founder story. One reality check on AI. No fluff.** **Milica T. Jovanović** is a Senior UX Researcher with over two decades of experience across design, research, and product. She focuses on understanding real user behavior and turning insights into better product decisions, with a growing interest in the role of AI in research workflows. In this talk, Milica explores whether AI should replace UX researchers: where it works, where it fails, and what gets lost along the way. She shares how to use LLMs in research without falling into the trap of false confidence. * **Talk:** Researcher vs. The Machine: Should AI replace the UX researcher? **Jovan Stevović** is the CEO and co-founder of Chino.io, living between Italy and Germany and operating in one of the toughest regulatory environments: health tech. With a PhD in healthcare innovation and 10+ years in the industry, he operates at the intersection of AI, compliance, and product. In this talk, Jovan shares a raw perspective on building and selling a business: from day zero decisions and fundraising to how exit deals are actually structured behind the scenes. First-hand experience no book can teach. * **Talk:** Day Zero to Exit: The Founder’s Full Circle Reality Check **\# Timetable** * **18:00 - 18:30** Entry & networking * **18:30 - 18:40** Opening note * **18:40 - 19:00** Milica T. Jovanović: Researcher vs. The Machine: Should AI replace the UX researcher? * **19:00 - 19:15** Q&A * **19:15 - 20:00** Networking with food and drinks * **20:00 - 20:20** Jovan Stevović: Day Zero to Exit: The Founder’s Full Circle Reality Check * **20:20 - 20:35** Q&A * **20:35 - 20:45** Closing Note * **20:45 - 21:15** Networking with food and drinks * **21:15 - open end** Moving to a nearby café for socializing and drinks **\# Registration** Admission is free thanks to **cognee.ai for sponsoring the event and supporting the community**. Spots are limited to 80 participants. Please confirm your attendance so we can plan space, food, and drinks accordingly. Let’s keep building, sharing, and supporting each other - excited for what’s ahead!

Willkommen bei der Cyber Security User Group "Purple Elbe" in Hamburg. Am **Mittwoch**, 06.05.2026 19:00 Uhr, treffen wir uns bei glueckkanja AG in Hamburg. Vortragssprache: **Deutsch** **Agenda** * Begrüßung * Security News * **Compliant Network and Tenant Restrictions: GSA-features already covered by your license** The Microsoft Traffic Forwarding Profile is included in Entra ID P1 – and therefore already licensed for most organizations running Microsoft 365 E3, E5, or Business Premium. This session shows what you can actually do with it beyond basic traffic routing. We will touch the logging and SWG coexistence benefits before we dive into token replay protection via the Compliant Network check and Universal Tenant Restrictions as a network-level DLP control for external tenant access. In this session, my focus will be—in addition to covering the basics—on practical tips for getting started, and of course, there will be demos as well. *\- Christopher Brumm* * Gemeinsamer Austausch (mit Pizza und Getränken für alle vor Ort) Wir freuen uns auf deine Teilnahme. Die Teilnahme ist hybrid möglich. **Anreise** Mit den Öffentlichen an der Sierichstraße (U3) aussteigen oder wenn Ihr mit dem Auto kommt gibt es im "Parkhaus Krohnskamp Hamburg" Parkplätze in der direkten Umgebung.

Get ready for the **Superbooth Special** May iteration of our monthly meetup! With the Superbooth trade show bringing many audio enthusiasts and professionals to Berlin, we're seizing the opportunity to host a larger gathering. This month, we're moving to a bigger venue, **ForumFactory**, to accommodate up to 200 attendees, with a special focus on networking and community connection. We have an exciting line-up featuring two talks from industry experts: * **Juanpe Bolívar - CTO at BRONZE** (long talk) In this talk we'll learn about persistence (immutable) data-structures and how they can be used to implement novel software architectures that make our software more efficient and responsive, but also easier to understand and modify. We will also how to efficiently persist these data structures across sessions, a novel technique in Immer, unseen in other implementations, that open the door to all new use-cases. We will also briefly show the Bronze Composer, a complex piece audio software that leverages these techniques. * **Tobias Lønnerød Madsen -** [moonbase.sh](https://moonbase.sh/) (short talk) Commercialising Audio Plugins - Going From Development to Sales and Beyond Following the talks, there will be ample time dedicated to networking. Come meet other local (and visiting!) audio nerds and C/C++ programmers. Network or talk shop – all levels of skill are welcome in the group. **Food & Drinks:** Free pizza will be provided as usual! Please note: for this special event, **drinks will not be complimentary**. However, there will be a bar at the venue where you can purchase beverages. Doors open at 6 pm, talks will start at 6.30 pm. We're looking forward to seeing many familiar and new faces for this special Superbooth edition!

Dear Friends, "**VCAT**" **in Potsdam** will be our host in May 2026! YAY! Address is: August-Bebel-Street. 26-53, 14482 Potsdam .... this is our first time outside of Berlin: You will find VCAT in the "MedienHaus", please see this page [https://www.vcat.de/meta/kontakt/](https://www.vcat.de/meta/kontakt/) for the description how to get there: Bus Stop "Studio Babelsberg" - a bus goes from S-Bahnhof Griebnitzsee (S7) or RE Bahnhof Medienstadt. We are invited to run our Open Space (15h -18h) as usual and then stay a little longer for a beer and some more friendly conversations. Our standard-text: Are you an agile practitioner and learner? A Problem-Solver, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Coach or an awesome Manager? This is our space to learn together. Bring your challenge, opportunity or problem! Anything you want to share, practice or learn about! This afternoon will be all about learning through exchanging. We will create a list of topics and form small groups to work together in an open space format. Options include: * ask for help with a current situation * bring and practice a method or technique * practice coaching, where the coach and the coachee both learn this space is safe to fail! Happy to have you as a part of our awesome community! Your ALL crew: Simon & Alex

**IMPORTANT! Please register at** [Luma Page](https://luma.com/9svvrv99) ​Vibecoding is no longer the question. What matters is what you actually do with it. **​On May 9** at **Spiced Academy (Berlin)**, we meet to figure that out in practice — using **[Lovable](https://lovable.dev/)**. No lectures, no slides. You open the tool and start working. ​[Projector Global community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/projector-global-community/) ambassadors and mentors will guide you through the basics, help you navigate the process, and answer your specific questions. **​This event is for those who:** — already have some experience in vibecoding — want to test a tool hands-on instead of watching demos — are stuck on something specific and want a real answer ​Come with a question. Even better — submit it during registration. ​We recommend creating an account in advance so you can jump straight in. **Mentors** During the session, you’ll be supported by experienced builders and designers: * **[Vitalik Kotik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitali-kotick/)** — CEO & Co-Founder @Superapp, ex-Bolt Senior Product Designer * **[Yevheniia Liubchyk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevheniia-liubchyk/)** — Product Designer @Zoi * **[Olha Kirdiaieva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olha-kirdiaieva/)** — UX Designer @JUPUS * **[Danilo De la Fuente](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilo-de-la-fuente-product-manager/)** — Founder @Arma Music, Product Manager They’ll be there to help you unblock, give direction, and support your ideas in real time. **​Tool Partner — Lovable​** This event is supported by [Lovable](https://lovable.dev/) \- an AI\-powered tool for building products faster\, without getting stuck in complexity\. ​Lovable helps you turn ideas into working solutions, experiment quickly, and focus on what matters - logic, flow, and outcomes. ​Participants will receive free credits to explore the tool during the session. Learn more: [https://lovable.dev/](https://lovable.dev/?utm_source=luma) **​Venue Host​​​** Hosted by [Spiced Academy](https://www.spiced-academy.com/en) — a Berlin tech education hub focused on hands-on learning in AI, Data, UX/UI, and Product, and building a strong tech community. **Hosts**​​​ This event is organized by [Projector Global Community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/projector-global-community/) ambassadors (by [Projector Institute](https://prjctr.com/en/about)): * ​​​[Emiliia Karpiuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliiakarpiuk/?utm_source=luma) * ​​[Julia Savchuk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliia-savchuk/?utm_source=luma) **​​​​Photos & Video** ​​​​Please note that we will be taking photos at this event. By attending, you agree to be photographed, and grant the organisers permission to use this footage online and for marketing purposes (e.g., on social media or our websites).

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

🧠 **Decision-Making Under Pressure (Part 2)** The wait is over. After the great response to our first session, we’re bringing it back — with new scenarios, new challenges, and even more real-time decision-making. This is not a typical event. It’s an **interactive business simulation**, where you step into the role of a founder and face real-world startup situations under pressure. You’ll work in small teams, analyze scenarios, make decisions within limited time, and present your approach — just like in real life. *** # 💡 What to Expect 🔹 Work in teams 🔹 Solve realistic startup scenarios 🔹 Make decisions under time pressure 🔹 Present your strategy 🔹 Receive feedback and different perspectives Each round becomes more challenging, pushing you to think faster, communicate clearly, and act with confidence. *** # 🎯 Why Join Because building a startup is a series of decisions — and the ability to make them under pressure is what makes the difference. Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious, this session will challenge you to think critically and act decisively. *** # 📅 Event Details 📅 **May 9, 2026** ⏰ **17:00 – 19:00** 📍 **MAATI – Indische Küche** 🤝 Community We’re building a space where people don’t just network, they **connect, collaborate, and grow together.** For updates about upcoming events, networking opportunities, and founder meetups, join our **WhatsApp community** where entrepreneurs support, connect, and grow together. 👇 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOjguBGBakz59qp2b6BE0V](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IOjguBGBakz59qp2b6BE0V)

Amazon Aurora DSQL is a groundbreaking technology that has a potential to re-define the entire DBMS solutions. Yet there are lots to uncover, lots to learn on the resource! Therefore, we are inviting you experts on Aurora DSQL with an engaging hands-on workshop to experiment uses of Aurora DSQL, and also learn on the topic. **Build a Multi-Region, Active-active Rewards App with Aurora DSQL** In this workshop, get hands-on experience with Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database that delivers active-active high availability. Learn how to build a retail rewards points application with active-active resiliency across multiple Availability Zones and two Regions. Explore how ACID transactions and active-active replication work in Aurora DSQL. Discover best practices for data model and application design and more. You must bring a laptop to participate. This is a hands-on workshop with a practical deep dive into Amazon Aurora DSQL. You work through independent tasks that you need to complete, with support of AWS Facilitators. The event will also begin with an expert talk: "The Evolution of Resilience - Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Infrastructure Architecture" - further details ahead! **When?** 7th of May\, Thursday\,\| 12:30 \- 18:00 **Where?** AWS Office - BER 21 - Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, 10243 Berlin. **How?** [Fill out this form ](https://forms.gle/CMoz6qGraX8HBHVU6)to apply. Limited seats are available. You can only participate in the workshop if you receive a confirmation mail from us (**kadir@berlinawsug.de**). You need to bring your own laptop to this workshop. ❗**Registration - Read Carefully**❗ Participation is free of charge. Your workshop 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: [Registration Form](https://forms.gle/CMoz6qGraX8HBHVU6) ❗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** \-\-\- **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 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)

**Build & Learn: AI with Coffee ☕ — Build & Share** This is a monthly meetup where we focus on real things people are trying to build — from work problems to personal ideas. We’re here to help you get started, meet other builders, and share what you’ve been working on. **🟡 Part 1 — Getting Started** If you’re a beginner: We’ll walk you through how to begin (tools, ideas, simple paths) Show examples of what others are building Help you take your first step **🟡 Part 2 — Builder Showcase** If you’re already building: You can present what you’ve been working on (5–10 minutes) Share challenges and lessons learned Get feedback from the group **⚠️ Limited Spots** This is a small group on purpose. Please only sign up if you actually plan to come. **Want extra help?** If you’re feeling stuck or thinking about transitioning your career, you can book a 1:1 session 👉 *[Calendly link](https://calendly.com/lindseypeng/workflow-clarity-call)* or join the community 💬 [Discord](https://discord.gg/dPnmzcCP8w)

Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease. This walk is a simple reset. We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment. No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening. If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk. ✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):** * A short arrival and orientation * A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation) * One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress * Optional reflection in pairs or small groups * A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life 🚶**Who this is for:** * Professionals, creatives, and people in transition. * People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance. * Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical. * Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation. 🔔 **Practical notes:** * Duration: 60-90 minutes * Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing * No prior experience needed * Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused 🧭 **Facilitator:** My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction. 🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?** Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense. Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world. The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it. 🌿 **Possible effects:** A calmer nervous system. Clearer attention. A felt sense of being more present in your body. Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions. A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city. **Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

Join us for 2 loops of the 1.1 mile trail surrounding Civic Park In Reynoldsburg this Thursday (5/7) at 6:30 pm. This is a fully paved trail so no worries about mud after a rainy week. Just come and get some exercise while connecting with others.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **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