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**Java Champion + 2 Tech-Talks + Raffle Prices + YOU**! **Join our on-site meetup in Vienna!** We'll take care of food, drinks and 2 awesome talks. You just need to bring you ;-) This Meetup is a joint event with the great Meetup group **Vienna DevOps & Security.** Both talks will be **presented in English**. RSVP now for an evening of learning and fun! The meetup will be at the Startup House \| by Lumia \- Stella\-Klein\-Löw\-Weg 8\, 1020 Vienna \- with food\, drinks\, snacks & more\. **Agenda** 17:30 Walk in 18:00 Food 18:30 Talk 1 *Making significant software architecture decisions* 19:30 Break 19:45 Talk 2 *Device Management the DevOps Way* 20:45 Drinks & *Raffle Prices* & Fun **Raffle Prices:** 1. Claude MAX Plan 20x for 2 months 2. DJI Mini 4K Drone 3. Flipper Zero **First talk**: **"Making significant software architecture decisions"** by Bert Jan Schrijver (OpenValue) Software architecture represents the significant design decisions that shape a system, where significant is measured by the cost of change. At its core, architectural decision-making is about balancing trade-offs to align technical solutions with broader requirements. But how do you approach a trade-off analysis? How do you choose between different solutions, frameworks, tools, languages, or cloud providers? Which factors should guide your decisions beyond just technical fit? And how do you make sure you’re not overlooking non-technical aspects like team expertise, long-term supportability, and hiring feasibility? In this session, he’ll share a structured approach to making informed, high-impact architecture decisions. We’ll break down technical, organizational, financial and other trade-offs and explore how to evaluate and balance competing concerns. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to make better architectural decisions in real-world projects. **About Bert Jan** Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, AI, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. **Second talk**: **"Device Management the DevOps Way"** by Erik Auer and Dimitrij Klesev (Whizus) In today’s hybrid work environment, traditional device management is often manual and opaque. This talk presents a DevOps approach to MDM using Infrastructure as Code and automation for speed, transparency, and GDPR compliance. We’ll show how Terraform defines device configurations and policies as code, while GitHub Workflows automate the full lifecycle — from validation and testing through approval to deployment. Emphasis is placed on a solid approval process where changes are reviewed via Terraform plans, with apply triggered only after the full pipeline and approvals. Learn practical patterns to make device management faster, safer, and fully auditable — turning MDM into a reliable, governed platform capability. **About Dimitrij and Erik** Dimi is Tech Lead at WhizUs with several years of experience working in the Kubernetes ecosystem and the Cloud Native domain. Erik Auer has been managing WhizUs, a company specializing in cloud-native technologies, for many years. He regularly attends meetups and conferences to share his expertise with the community as a speaker. He has been working with Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies since around 2016. ***OpenValue*** *GmbH in Vienna is part of OpenValue Group, a group of premium consulting companies specialized in providing flexible and high-quality ICT services in the fields of AI and Java software development and Software architecture.* ***WhizUs*** *lives DevOps! That's why we support you from the development of your application, to the automation of all development and deployment processes using CI/CD, to the creation of a modern, scalable cloud infrastructure.* **OpenValue and WhizUs love to share knowledge <3** Question? Do not hesitate to contact me here or via [thomas.uecel@openvalue.at](mailto:thomas.uecel@openvalue.at), if you have any kind of questions!

## **Join Our Weekly Japanese Practice Space!** Immerse yourself in the **Japanese language and culture** in a casual and welcoming environment! Every Wednesday, we create a space where learners of **all levels** can practice speaking, listening, and engaging with Japanese. Whether you’re a beginner or fluent, you are welcome to join! ## **Event Details** ## **When?** 📅 **Every Wednesday** from 17:00 – 18:00 (often longer!) ### **Where?** 📍 [Villa Vida Café](https://g.page/VillaVidaCafe?share), Wien ### **Who?** 👥 Open to all levels – from beginners to advanced speakers! ## **What to Expect** ### **Japanese Language Practice** 🔹 Improve your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in a relaxed setting. 🔹 Bring your own learning materials or just come and chat! ### **Japan-Related Discussions** 🌏 Planning a trip to Japan? Get **insider recommendations**! 💭 Feeling nostalgic for Japan? Join us in **reminiscing and sharing experiences**!

For our next meetup, we have joined forces with OpenValue! 🤝 We are excited to be part of the agenda with a talk of our own. Since the event is hosted through OpenValue's page, please make sure to register here to secure your spot: https://www.meetup.com/openvalue-vienna/events/314332968 Looking forward to an evening of deep tech insights and great conversations. See you there! \-\-\- **Java Champion + 2 Tech-Talks + Raffle Prices + YOU**! **Join our on-site meetup in Vienna!** We'll take care of food, drinks and 2 awesome talks. You just need to bring you ;-) This Meetup is a joint event with the great Meetup group **Vienna DevOps & Security.** Both talks will be **presented in English**. RSVP now for an evening of learning and fun! The meetup will be at the Startup House \| by Lumia \- Stella\-Klein\-Löw\-Weg 8\, 1020 Vienna \- with food\, drinks\, snacks & more\. **Agenda** 17:30 Walk in 18:00 Food 18:30 Talk 1 *Making significant software architecture decisions* 19:30 Break 19:45 Talk 2 *Device Management the DevOps Way* 20:45 Drinks & *Raffle Prices* & Fun **Raffle Prices:** 1. Claude MAX Plan 20x for 2 months 2. DJI Mini 4K Drone 3. Flipper Zero **First talk**: **"Making significant software architecture decisions"** by Bert Jan Schrijver (OpenValue) Software architecture represents the significant design decisions that shape a system, where significant is measured by the cost of change. At its core, architectural decision-making is about balancing trade-offs to align technical solutions with broader requirements. But how do you approach a trade-off analysis? How do you choose between different solutions, frameworks, tools, languages, or cloud providers? Which factors should guide your decisions beyond just technical fit? And how do you make sure you’re not overlooking non-technical aspects like team expertise, long-term supportability, and hiring feasibility? In this session, he’ll share a structured approach to making informed, high-impact architecture decisions. We’ll break down technical, organizational, financial and other trade-offs and explore how to evaluate and balance competing concerns. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to make better architectural decisions in real-world projects. **About Bert Jan** Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, AI, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. **Second talk**: **"Device Management the DevOps Way"** by Erik Auer and Dimitrij Klesev (Whizus) In today’s hybrid work environment, traditional device management is often manual and opaque. This talk presents a DevOps approach to MDM using Infrastructure as Code and automation for speed, transparency, and GDPR compliance. We’ll show how Terraform defines device configurations and policies as code, while GitHub Workflows automate the full lifecycle — from validation and testing through approval to deployment. Emphasis is placed on a solid approval process where changes are reviewed via Terraform plans, with apply triggered only after the full pipeline and approvals. Learn practical patterns to make device management faster, safer, and fully auditable — turning MDM into a reliable, governed platform capability. **About Dimitrij and Erik** Dimi is Tech Lead at WhizUs with several years of experience working in the Kubernetes ecosystem and the Cloud Native domain. Erik Auer has been managing WhizUs, a company specializing in cloud-native technologies, for many years. He regularly attends meetups and conferences to share his expertise with the community as a speaker. He has been working with Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies since around 2016. ***OpenValue*** *GmbH in Vienna is part of OpenValue Group, a group of premium consulting companies specialized in providing flexible and high-quality ICT services in the fields of AI and Java software development and Software architecture.* ***WhizUs*** *lives DevOps! That's why we support you from the development of your application, to the automation of all development and deployment processes using CI/CD, to the creation of a modern, scalable cloud infrastructure.* **OpenValue and WhizUs love to share knowledge <3** Question? Do not hesitate to contact me here or via [[thomas.uecel@openvalue.at](mailto:thomas.uecel@openvalue.at)]([mailto:thomas.uecel@openvalue.at](http://mailto:thomas.uecel@openvalue.at)), if you have any kind of questions!

**❗️ 👉 TO THE EVENT:** [Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385)**❗️** In cooperation with the [Java and Friends](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/) Community are hosting a meetup **at the Certible Office Vienna** **👉** Please register on the dedicated[Java & Friends + Architecture² Mashup — Edition ](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/313430813/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=357085385) Page to join us on May 20th at 5:30 PM 🥳 We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Every year we host a free pre-event to the [CodeCrafts](https://code-crafts.com/) developer conference! This year we are bringing you **[Oliver Drotbohm](https://sessionize.com/s/odrotbohm/it-takes-two-to-tango-designing-module-interaction/84364)** of the **Spring open source engineering team** as a guest speaker from the conference. To celebrate this event we are joining forces with the Meetups [Wien Software Architecture Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/wien-software-architecture-meetup-group/) and [Softwarearchitektur Wien](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/softwarearchitektur-wien/) for an epic Meetup mashup 😎 🚀. Besides that one of our AI Experts from **SQUER** will dive into **Spec Driven Development!** **THIS MEETUP WILL BE IN-PERSON** 🕺 **What to expect:** 🗣️ Two or three speakers 👥 Meet old and new friends from the community 🍕 Free food 🎉 Open-end and free drinks afterwards ✔️ Just RSVP! Agenda: * 17:30 - Doors open * 18:00 - Welcome by SQUER and andamp * 18:15 - First talk * 19:00 - Break * 19:15 - Second talk * 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking * 21:50 - Doors closing 👂 **Talks:** 🗣️ Philipp Piwowarsky - **Spec Driven Development in the Wild** 🗣️ Oliver Drotbohm - **It Takes Two to Tango – Designing Module Interactions in Modulithic Spring Applications** 🧑‍💻 **Speakers:** **Philipp Piwowarsky** will talk about our key learnings and observations on the sociotechnical impact of Spec Driven Development in real-world enterprise projects.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ **Oliver Drotbohm** has been a member of the Spring open source engineering team for 15 years. His work focused on software architecture, DDD, REST, and persistence technologies. His new book, “Modulithic Applications with Spring”, is due for release in 2026. In his talk he will present different approaches to designing application module interactions and compares them regarding their applicability, effect on testability, consistency, error scenarios and how they affect the modularity of the system overall. Location, Food & Drinks are **sponsored** **by [Certible](https://www.certible.com/) 🫶** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Can't find what you like?** **Got something to say?** 📢 Send us your thoughts in the comments. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we’d love to have you share your insights at one of our upcoming events. Interested in giving a talk? Let us know! Our formats: • Full talks (\~30 to 45 min.) • Short talks (\~15 min.)

This is a Football Training +Match session - preparation for full pitch football (skill & position improvements). The session is managed by Toni Geormaneanu - license UEFA B - coach of Meetup United - Uberliga B ( KM plus Reserves) If you would like to join, get in touch with our club responsible - Sorin Brici (+43 676 4276984)

Hello!!! My name is Alexander Ekeus Zlauvinen. I’m 20 years old and I play volleyball semi professionally in Italy. I want to give some beach volleyball classes for those who want to learn /improve while having a great time. I speak English, Spanish and Italian. Here you will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, play games and have a good time. This is mixed with all ages and genders, anyone is invited. The goal is to have fun, learn and meet new people in a nice environment. The fee is €15 per person. We will have the court for one hour from 5-6 pm in the Sports Center Donau City. I’ll inform what court number an hour before. In case of rain it will be cancelled. Please pay on the day. And if you can’t make it please let me know by noon. Any questions please let me know and can't wait to see you there!!!

**Förderungen können dein Business schneller voranbringen – nutzt du sie schon?** Gerade als EPU oder Solo-Selbstständige steckst du viel Zeit in dein Tagesgeschäft. Für strategische Weiterentwicklung, Digitalisierung oder Weiterbildung fehlt oft das Budget. Genau hier setzen Förderprogramme an. **Förderungen sind kein Zufall und kein Bonus.** Richtig eingesetzt sind sie ein wirkungsvolles Instrument für Wachstum, Qualifizierung und Zukunftssicherheit. In diesem kompakten **60- bis 90-minütigen Workshop** erfährst du, wie du Förderprogramme gezielt für dein Unternehmen nutzt – ohne dich im Förderdschungel zu verlieren. **Das erwartet dich** In dieser Session erhältst du einen klaren Überblick und konkrete Orientierung: ✔ Überblick über zentrale Förderstellen in Österreich und deren Schwerpunkte ✔ Internationale Programme wie *go international* verständlich erklärt ✔ Bildungsförderungen und Angebote der SVS ✔ Kooperations- und Förderplattformen ✔ Einordnung von KMU.DIGITAL und KMU.DIGITAL Green ✔ Klarheit, welche Programme realistisch zu deinem Business passen **Extra** ✔ Individueller **Mini-Förder-Check** ✔ Erste Einschätzung deiner konkreten Möglichkeiten **Nach dem Workshop weißt du** ✔ Welche Förderungen für dich aktuell relevant sind ✔ Wo du konkret ansetzen kannst ✔ Welche nächsten Schritte sinnvoll sind ✔ Wie du Förderungen strategisch in deine Jahresplanung integrierst **Für wen ist dieser Workshop geeignet?** Dieser Workshop ist ideal für dich, wenn du: ✔ Einzelunternehmerin bist ✔ Dich in der Gründungs- oder Aufbauphase befindest ✔ Als Freelancerin wachsen möchtest ✔ Dein Business strukturierter und strategischer aufstellen willst **Über Lili Zettel** Lili Zettel, Gründerin von Pragoma, ist zertifizierte Performance-Marketing-Expertin und KMU.DIGITAL-Beraterin. Sie begleitet EPUs und KMU dabei, Marketing strategisch aufzubauen und Förderungen sinnvoll zu nutzen. Ihr Ansatz ist klar, pragmatisch und konsequent auf Umsetzung ausgerichtet. https://www.pragoma.at Wir freuen uns auf deinen Besuch :) Dein Women´ s Mindset Team www.womensmindset.at

Please read everything! Check this event again on the day (weather updates, last‑minute changes, etc.). And please be polite: cancel your RSVP if you cannot attend. *** **Hello everyone!** Escape the workday for **Il Dolce Far Niente.** Let's meet this time at "**Der Garten"** at the Prater—a beautiful outdoor space perfect for a relaxed evening. Come enjoy some food and drinks in the fresh air as we toast to the art of doing absolutely nothing. Join me on this little adventure!

Hey Badminton Enthusiasts! **This meet-up is only for intermediate players and up!** Everyone is welcome to join our large weekly events, test their skills and have some fun together! However, ***this event is for the people that want to push their skill forward and would like to play during the week as well.*** The host will reserve courts in advance, that means please only register if you really plan to come (or cancel at least 24 hours before the event starts). The fee for this event is 12€: *If you plan on paying in cash, please bring the exact amount as the host might not have any change available - you can also pay via card on the spot We are meeting at about 18.25 pm near the reception by the lounge area (next to the courts). Come a bit earlier so you have time to change into workout/sports clothes. The locker rooms are free to use, but for the men lockers you need a padlock - or you can also take your bag of clothes upstairs to the courts if you do not have a padlock. Also, bring clean indoor sports shoes, your racket and a water bottle with you. If you are just passing through town and do not have a racket, it is possible to rent rackets, either from the club or from us. Sometimes the host or other members have spare rackets - please ask in the comment section below! If you are joining our events for the first time, **WELCOME!** We are an open and friendly group and we are sure you will develop connections with the people in our community in no time! Without further ado - let's play some (intermediate) badminton and have fun together!

As always, in Japan, they have found a word for it: ichigo-ichie = one time, one meeting. Be present. Fully. With the people in front of you. [Priya Parker](https://www.linkedin.com/events/#)'s “The Art of Gathering” feels like the right book at this moment. She's trained in conflict resolution, as conflict is what defines our time currently. Her question is simple: why do we gather? Not to fill a calendar slot. Not to perform connection. But because somewhere beneath the noise of late-stage individualism, we still know we need each other. There is nowhere lonelier than inside a crowd. And yet, we keep showing up. Calling for community. Searching for belonging. Maybe the real art isn't just gathering more. It's learning how to be truly together when we do. How do we design the spaces where people actually connect? Join the Kokoro Book Club! 📆 When? On the 21st of May ⏱️ Time: 19:00 📍Where: At Olinda Bar, Schönbrunnerstraße 23, 1050 Wien Happy to see you 🙃 **#Kokoro** **#TheArtOfGathering** **#Community** **#Belonging** **#Leadership**

Hey Community, **Important:** Please register via the external link (not only on Meetup), as seats are limited due to room capacity. ⇒ **[Link to register for the meetup](https://techtalk.at/answering-questions-with-stories-with-alistair-cockburn/)**[!](https://techtalk.at/answering-questions-with-stories-with-alistair-cockburn/) What happens when one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto doesn’t give a talk — but answers your questions with stories? Join us for an interactive, Q&A-driven evening with **[Alistair Cockburn](https://training.techtalk.at/trainer-in/dr-alistair-cockburn/)**. Instead of slides or prepared lectures, Alistair responds to your questions with real stories from decades of working in complex environments — often detailed, sometimes unexpected, occasionally humorous — but always insightful. Stories convey more than opinions. They reveal context, trade-offs, and real decisions. So bring your questions: * About agile beyond frameworks * About architecture and incremental development * About leadership and collaboration * About AI and modern delivery * Or anything else you’ve always wanted to ask In this session, Alistair’s only rule is simple: He answers with a story — not a theory. **Agenda** 🕡 **18:00** – Doors open at TechTalk 🕕 **18:15** – Intro & "*Answering Questions with Stories"* 🕗 **19:30** – 🍕Food & 🍻Drinks sponsored by [TechTalk](https://techtalk.at/) 🎉 If you’re curious, reflective, or just enjoy thoughtful discussions — this evening is for you. Cheers, Milena ***

This is an event for ages 16 and up. Children are not allowed to participate. We cannot guarantee age-appropriate scenes and exercises. We meet at Donauinsel Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FVhWPCS2ttP4EQ4Q8 We advise you to join the WA-Group because we maybe move to a different meadow. And the exact coordinates where we are will be posted there. **Stop overthinking and start playing!** 🌿 This session is a soft, safe space to practice being present and letting go of perfectionism. Please note: The main part of this session will be held in **German**. **Raus aus dem Kopf, rein in den Moment!** 🎭 Hast du das Gefühl, oft festzustecken oder alles perfekt machen zu wollen? Improvisationstheater ist das perfekte Training gegen Procrastination und Perfektionismus. Hier lernst du, dem ersten Impuls zu vertrauen und mit dem zu arbeiten, was gerade da ist. **Outdoor Vitality:** Training by the water is pure mindfulness. Nature helps calm your nervous system and instantly stops overthinking. Fresh air, open space, and improv—the perfect combo to clear your mind and boost your well-being. **Bonus für Körper & Geist:** Das Training am Wasser ist Achtsamkeit pur. Die Natur hilft dir, das Nervensystem zu beruhigen und das Gedankenkarussell sofort zu stoppen. Frische Luft, weite Sicht und Impro – die beste Kombi, um mentalen Ballast einfach abzuwerfen. **Was dich erwartet:** In einer wertschätzenden Atmosphäre nutzen wir einfache Spiele und Bewegung, um: * 🌱 **"Ja, genau!" zu sagen:** Impulse annehmen statt sie zu zerdenken. * ✨ **Fehler zu feiern:** Perfektionismus ablegen und spielerisch "scheitern". * 🧠 **Präsenz zu stärken:** Ganz im Hier und Jetzt reagieren. **Der Ablauf:** Wir starten mit 1,5 Stunden lockerer Gruppenspiele. Danach folgen sehr kurze, lustige Impro-Szenen. **Wichtig:** Du machst nur das, worauf du Lust hast. Es ist ein Safe Space – keine Vorkenntnisse nötig! 👤 **Host:** Simon Brauner (über 70geleitete Trainings) Das Event ist kostenlos. Wir freuen uns über Spenden. The event is free. We welcome donations. **Komm vorbei, lass den Planungsmodus hinter dir und entdecke die Freude am Moment. Wir freuen uns auf dich! 💚** WA-Gruppe: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JgmE1fAt7284tf0eIFlBtI) This is a German-speaking improv session focused on mindfulness and overcoming mental blocks. No acting experience needed - just bring your presence and curiosity!

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable brunch at 17 Arrows Kitchen and Bar! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy good food, and ease into the weekend with great conversation. Whether you’re new to the group or it’s your first event, you’ll feel right at home.

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

**Let’s have lunch and have some extra fun! Bring your favorite game! 🥳**

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Join us for the first gathering of The Pause Collective — a supportive meetup for neurodivergent women navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, overwhelm, and life transitions. This will be a relaxed, low-pressure coffee shop meetup focused on connection and conversation. No need to prepare anything. No pressure to share. Come as you are. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, talking about what brought us here, and exploring what kind of community we’d like to create together. This space is neurodivergent-affirming, self-diagnosis-friendly, and supportive of different communication styles and energy levels.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!