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**Tired of awkward Zoom mixers and loud Berlin bars?** Join us for a new kind of social experiment. We are hosting a **synchronized online networking sprint** specifically for Berlin's founders, creatives, expats, and techies. **What is it?** This is a 60-minute "Speed Connection" session hosted on **Same**, a new web-app that matches you based on your actual interests, not just your job title. **How it works (The Friday Drop):** 1. **RSVP here** to let us know you're coming. 2. **Join the Session:** At **19:00 CET on Friday**, everyone logs into the app (link provided upon RSVP). 3. **The Magic:** You don't search for people. The AI gives you a "Drop" of the **10 people** in the event you are most compatible with (based on hobbies, languages, and professional goals). 4. **The Sprint:** You have 1 hour to chat (text or audio) and connect with your matches from the comfort of your sofa. **Who is this for?** * **Founders:** Find a co-founder or advisor without the cold outreach. * **New in Berlin:** Find friends who speak your language (English/German/Spanish, etc.) and like what you like. * **Introverts:** Skip the small talk. The app gives you conversation starters based on what you have in common. **📍 Location:** Online (Link will be sent to attendees). **Price:** Free for early adopters. **Note:** This is a live, synchronized event. Please only RSVP if you intend to be online at 19:00 CET this Friday!

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

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)** 😴 Tired of working by yourself? 🌡️ Too hot or too cold to work at home? 🍫 Contents of your fridge or the laundry distracting you? 💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking! ☕️ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks! ⏰ We'll be there from the start time, but feel free to stop by any time. • WHAT TO BRING • Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :) • QUESTIONS? • Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions: [https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly) • MORE EVENTS? • To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)

**For the first time we are meeting at Saftladen, one of Berlin's most famous indie game collectives.** 🎉 Thanks to Luca from Bippinbits and Lorenzo from [BerlinGameScene.com](BerlinGameScene.com), both members of Saftladen, for inviting us and making it possible to meet at their place! 🚀 **To find us, enter the elevator and go to the 4th floor. After leaving the elevator keep left to find us in the common room.** This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜 Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼 This meetup will happen at [Saftladen Indie Games Collective](https://saftladen.berlin/), Normannenstraße 1-2, 10367 Berlin-Lichtenberg. 🌳 You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️ Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢 Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐 Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️

Please make sure to RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/kf97hf79 Come grab a coffee at the stunning new Betahaus location and chat about your challenges and everything else around startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs. ​​❗️**IMPORTANT:** * ​​**NO PITCHING**❗ Just sincere sharing of challenges you face and insights that might help others! * ​​The goal of this event is to be more than just a networking opportunity, it's a shared learning experience for everyone. * ​​**Please arrive on time** so you don't miss the first questions and insights, which the rest of the conversations will build on. ​​ **DETAILS:** ​​Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives. ​​Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community. ​​ **Who joins:** ​​Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world. ​​ **How to prepare:** * ​​Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared * ​​Prepare a short intro: who you are and what brought you here * ​​Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss ​​**About the Organizers:** ​​\*\*[SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator](https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/)\*\* ​​SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.

## "Ich kann nicht malen! Du möchtest malen, aber traust dich nicht? Freude an Farben, an einer kreativen Auszeit, mehr braucht es nicht zum Malen. Es ist wie einzutauchen in die eigene Farbwelt, denn es ist alles da! Da bei mir nicht gegenständlich gemalt wird, fällt es super leicht zu starten und sich den Farben und dir anzuvertrauen. Es entstehen wunderbare, farbenfrohe Bilder. Intuarts Malkurse (fast) immer Freitags ab 17.30 bis 20.00 Uhr oder Samstags ab 10.30 bis 13.00 Uhr

Are you a founder, entrepreneur, freelancer, or job seeker? Or simply someone who wants to stay consistent and motivated? This group is for anyone who believes that starting the week with clear goals and a supportive community makes all the difference. Every Afternoon at 1:00 PM, we’ll gather for breakfast together, share our weekly goals, and check in on each other’s progress. The idea is simple: set intentions, hold each other accountable, and build momentum to kick off the week right. ✨ **What to expect:** * A friendly community of like-minded people who want to grow together * A short check-in and goal-setting session where everyone shares what they’ll focus on for the week * Encouragement, accountability, and support from the group * Small **skill exchange moments** fun mini exercises where we share and learn new skills from each other * Space to **discover what truly excites you** and work towards it together Whether you’re building a business, hunting for your next role, or working on personal projects, this group will help you stay on track and feel supported. Let’s start Mondays with purpose, positivity, and a little inspiration to keep growing together.

Erlebe einen Workshop, in dem Zirkuskunst und Fotografie auf neue Weise zusammenfinden: In einem vollständig abdunkelbaren Tanzstudio schaffen wir die ideale Umgebung, um die Magie von Lichtmalerei mit der Dynamik von verschiedenen Zirkusdisziplinen zu verbinden. Zu Beginn erhältst du eine Einführung in die Grundlagen der Langzeitbelichtung. Perfekt für alle, die bisher wenig oder keine Erfahrung damit haben. Schritt für Schritt steigern wir den Anspruch: Von ersten Experimenten mit Licht und Bewegung bis hin zu gemeinsamen Bildideen, in denen Artist:innen und das Requisit Licht kreativ miteinander verschmelzen. Dieser Workshop lädt dazu ein, Neues auszuprobieren, Techniken zu verfeinern und Bilder zu schaffen, die weit über klassische Zirkus- oder Fotomomente hinausgehen. Was dich erwartet: Bei diesem Workshop habt ihr die Gelegenheit, das Gelernte direkt auszuprobieren, Fotos zu machen und Feedback zu bekommen. Inhalte, auf die wir uns konzentrieren, sind: * Grundlagen und Feinheiten verschiedener Zirkusdisziplinen – verständlich erklärt und aus fotografischer Perspektive gedacht * Akrobatik, Jonglage oder Tricks auf dem Einrad? Wie bei einer echten Zirkus-Show bekommst du hier das volle Programm * Lichtmalerei mal anders: Ob Keulen, Bälle, Lichtstäbe oder Poi - die Bewegungen und Lichtprogramme eröffnen ganz neue kreative Möglichkeiten, die es gemeinsam zu entdecken gilt. Was sonst noch wichtig ist: * Dauer: 3 Stunden * Ort: Ufer Studios Berlin, Uferstraße 23, 13357 Berlin * Treffpunkt: Wir treffen uns pünktlich am Eingangstor * Datum und Uhrzeit: Tag 24\.01\.2026 \| 11\-14 Uhr * Models: Paula + Jonas * Preis: 87,50€ * Max. Anzahl Teilnehmer:innen: 10 *Aktuell sind noch 2 Tickets verfügbar.* Was du mitbringen solltest: * Kamera + Objektiv * Optional Stativ * Eigenes Blitz-Equipment kann mitgebracht werden, ist aber nur eingeschränkt nutzbar, da wir uns gegenseitig nicht beeinträchtigen wollen. Zum Ende hin planen wir einen Zeitraum, in dem sich abwechselnd mit Blitz-Techniken ausprobiert werden kann (interessant für Sync-Modi wie Front/Rear Curtain o.Ä. Funktionen). Die Vermittlung von Blitzfotografie ist kein Teil des Workshops. Ideal für Fotograf:innen mit Interesse an Bewegung, Show und Kunst. Vorkenntnisse sind kein Muss. Auf dem Tanzboden dürfen keine Straßenschuhe getragen werden.

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

**The Vibe:** Agentic AI is moving too fast for „best practices.“ We are here to experiment, debug, and learn from each other. **The Plan:** I’m hosting a micro-meetup for software engineers who are actively exploring autonomous AI agents. Whether you are building with CrewAI, LangGraph, AutoGen, or experimenting with local LLMs – let’s compare notes. This is a „Lab“ session. We will: \* **Show & Tell:** Share what you are working on (even if it’s broken). \* **Dissect Approaches:** Discuss how to handle context, loops, and hallucinations in production. \* **Hands-on:** Bring your laptop. We try different setups live. The Logistics: 📍 Location: My Office in Grunewald area – Boardroom. 🎟 Capacity: Strictly limited to 6 seats. 🍕 Food/Drinks: Snacks and drinks provided. Who is this for? **Professionals eager to actively shape the future and elevate software engineering through Agentic AI.** We are looking for people ready to co-create the next generation of workflows, not just watch from the sidelines. Since we are a very small group, please only register if you are willing to actively participate in the discussion and hands-on lab work.

**Fuck Normal, I Want Magic** Hi gang, I started this group some time ago, but then didn't have the energetic capacity to make things happen. But, I'm still dreaming and creating a MAGIC life for myself, and I hope you are too. I'd love to kick this group into action with a *Sunday café gathering for dreamers, doers & quiet rebels.* What if you didn’t have to choose between dreaming and doing? This Sunday, we’re gathering in a cozy café for two hours of real connection, honest conversation, and gentle momentum toward the life you actually want. This is a space for people who feel a little (or a lot) allergic to “normal” — and who sense there’s something more they want to create, live, or become… even if it’s not fully clear yet. **What we’ll do:** * Meet & connect with like-minded humans * Share dreams, ideas, and what’s currently alive for you * Take intentional time to *actively work on* your dreams (writing, thinking, mapping, exploring) * Open the floor for reflections, feedback, or support from the group — if you want it There’s no pressure to have it all figured out. You can come curious, messy, inspired, tired, excited — all of you is welcome. **This is for you if:** * You crave deeper conversations than small talk * You have ideas, visions, or longings you want to explore out loud * You want gentle accountability and collective energy * You want magic *and* grounded action **What this is not:** * A networking event * A workshop where someone talks at you * A hustle or productivity push Just humans, coffee, dreams, and a little collective alchemy. Bring a notebook, an open mind, and whatever dream has been quietly nagging you to give it some time. 💫 Free to attend ☕ Café details: 1love4 Ku'damm Coffeeshop Kurfürstendamm 104 10711 Berlin Can’t wait to meet you. p.s. I'm taking steps to launch my own podcast, so this is the dream I'll be working on on Sunday.

Join this **Interview Simulation** session — to sharpen the skills for both interviews **and** architectural pitches. 💡 How it works The event is split into three parts: 1. **Most common behavioral & HR questions** \- you will receive a printed list of behavioral/HR questions and we brainstorm tips on how to prepare for them 2. **Interview Simulation (10 minute rounds)** – One participant acts as the interviewee and answers a round of behavioral and design-focused questions. Each other participant gets to ask him one interview question. 3. **Feedback Round** – The group provides feedback on communication, structure, and clarity. Constructive criticism is encouraged. 💡You will be asked: * **Behavioral questions** (“Tell me about yourself”, “Describe a challenge you faced...”) * **Technical questions** (based on your tech stack) * **Light design problems** (high-level reasoning, not code) No need to prepare anything in advance — just bring curiosity and an open mind. Feel free to bring your CV if you’d like feedback from others, or share a few words if you’re currently job hunting. If so, we will also brainstorm answers to more common questions that you were asked. Whether you’re preparing for an interview or simply want to grow as a software designer or architect, this session is for you. Note: location was changed to Strandbad Mitte cafe: https://share.google/ahAXMM91XoJY6fFez 💡Resources: * IT portfolio ideas: ideabrowser.com , reddit.com/r/SideProject * mock interview platforms: pramp.com , interviewbit.com , finalroundai.com * online coding platforms: leetcode.com, hackerrank.com, codewars.com , codingame.com , projecteuler.net ,techiedelight.com , exercism.org * confidence building exercises: [Confidence exercises ](https://limewire.com/d/o4tZw#RLA03qdOxU) , [reddit discussion](https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1cjlblp/how_in_the_world_do_you_keep_your_selfesteem_up/) , [another discussion](https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-keep-my-self-esteem-from-being-destroyed-while-job-hunting) , [quora discussion](https://www.quora.com/In-my-late-50s-I-find-myself-out-of-work-for-the-first-time-in-30-years-How-do-I-replace-apprehension-and-anxiety-with-confidence-to-job-hunt) * success stories: [story 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1p8faip/i_finally_landed_a_remote_job_after_10_months_of/), [story 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobseekers/comments/1fdpeg2/how_i_landed_multiple_remote_job_offers_my_remote/)

Hey everyone! I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique: **50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks. It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique). Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background. I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-) ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **15min Intro** * Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today * **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...* * ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones) * ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc. * Repeat * Conclude and celebrate your progress Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊 ———— We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵 **\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***

**FLOW Meditation - an active, fun & expansive shared auditory experience** • contact info@baumhausberlin.de to reserve a spot, space is limited to 25 participants Schedule 19:00 – Doors open, meet and greet, snacks & drinks 20:00 – Session Start, explanation, warm up & first round - planting seeds 21:00 - Short Break & Then second round - deepening the roots 21:30 - Closing, feedback, chill out 23:00 – End Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…: • a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together… • a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like… Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed during the last 12 years of facilitating these sessions. Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments… All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. • no experience with meditation or music is needed to participate and enjoy Entrance at the door: €20 Audio samples • https://soundcloud.com/user-164945673/sets/flow-vocal-meditation-spring-2023-real-magic-with-11-strangers • https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/2019/11/19/proof-of-real-magic/ • https://soundcloud.com/das-baumhaus/sets/improvisational-groove-orchestra-baumhaus-23072017 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/ebb-and-flow-p2-edit-2 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/gently-flowing-through-a?in=scott-bolden/sets/ego-session-5-nov-13-2014 Private session for groups and organizations are available upon request contact – info@baumhausberlin.de www.baumhausberlin.de

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## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Upper Arlington 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 --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- 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 --- 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. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-upper-arlington-23/.