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Join us for another evening with the Product Management Society Berlin! We’re bringing together product designers, product managers, founders, and engineers for a relaxed night of networking. This time, we're introducing a light activity designed to connect beginners and more experienced product people. Using a question deck, we’ll open up discussions, listen to refreshing perspectives and learn from each other. No pressure, no panels. Grab your tea and join in! If you're in the product world or want to be, come connect with your community. Anyone interested in Product Design or Product Management is welcome - especially if you work between fields, are switching roles, or are simply curious about how others approach their work. As always, the event follows a relaxed format at a casual, after-work venue, giving participants plenty of time to meet fellow product people and exchange ideas. See you there! ☕️

Hola chicos, Moin zusammen, lasst uns Deutsch und Spanisch sprechen und ein paar Bier zusammen trinken, die Idee ist einfach und gut :) Bitte bringt zumindest basis Deutsch oder Spanisch Kenntnisse mit! Vamos a hablar español y alemán y tomar unas cervezas, la idea es simple y buena jaja. ¡Por favor, ven por lo menos con un nivel básico de español o alemán! Danke, gracias!

Hello! I’m organising a coworking + socialising session for all of us who are working on projects (e.g. our own creations, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have time for both socialising AND working, we will be using the so-called “Pomodoro” technique: **50 mins deep work** (silent), followed by **10 mins break** to socialise. And then repeat! You are welcome to join whatever your personal background is, and whatever project you are working on. I (the host) speak English and German, so either language is fine. ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **Short Intro** Tell us who you are and share something about what you will be working on today * **Pomodoro Session** \- 3x \(3h\) Each Pomodoro session consists of 50 mins focused “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, **phones on silent mode**) -> then 10 mins break: a chance to share your progress with others -> Repeat * **15 mins Wrap Up** Celebrate what you achieved and get to know others 😊 ———— The location is **Espresso House near Checkpoint Charlie** (they have multiple outlets - so be sure to go to the correct one!) Wifi + power plugs are available - but best to bring a fully charged laptop, just in case 🙃 You **do not** have to pay anything. But since we are using the café space, it is common courtesy to buy at least one drink (coffee costs roughly **4 Euros**).

(English below) \>\> der Event findet statt\, wenn sich bis 18:00 mindestens 4 Personen angemeldet haben\, sonst nicht << Worum es geht: "Kann ein Walfisch ein Wellensittich sein?" \~> Natürlich nicht, denn Säugetiere sind niemals Vögel. "Kann ein Fenster ein Getränk sein?" \~> Jeder weis, das ist unmöglich, denn Festkörper sind keine Flüssigkeiten. ABER: "Kann eine Demokratie eine Republik sein?" "Kann eine Vermutung eine Meinung sein?" "Ist etwas zu begreifen das Selbe wie etwas zu verstehen?" \~> Tja, jetzt wird's schwierig! Und es wird spannend... Nichts regt dermaßen zum nachdenken an wie dieses neue Gesellschaftsspiel. Die Spielregeln: 1. Jeder schreibt einen Begriff auf einen Zettel. 2. Die Zettel werden paarweise gezogen. 3. Per Beamer werfen wir die Bedeutung der zwei Wörter an die Wand. 4. jeder kann per Laptop (zur Not auch per Smartphone) die Bedeutung ergänzen / editieren, muss dafür ggf. Beispiele angeben warum etwas gleich sein können soll, oder nie gleich sein kann. 5. nach einer Zeit fällt niemandem mehr etwas ein. Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen den beiden Begrifflichkeiten sind deutlich herausgearbeitet. Dann wird der Punktestand gezählt: (+1) Jeder verbliebene neue Beitrag in der Bedeutung ergibt einen Pluspunkt (-2) aber jeder wieder gelöschte neue Beitrag gibt zwei Minuspunkte. (+5) jede Verbesserung der bisherigen Bedeutung in Reclue ergibt plus 5 Pluspunkte Die Auffassungen aller Mitspieler werden viel klarer, erst recht wenn man häufig mitspielt. Ziel des Spiels ist nicht, dass irgendwer am meisten Punkte sammelt, sondern, dass alle zusammen überhaupt auf mehr als 50 Punkte kommen. Das Spiel funktioniert auch mehrsprachig. Man kann auch von Zuhause aus online mitmachen. Den Zugang können wir dann über die Kommentare hier organisieren. Bring deinen Laptop mit, dann wird es einfacher... Warum macht das Spiel klug? Schach trainiert das Konzentrationsvermögen. Aber es hat mit der Wirklichkeit nichts zu tun. Dieses Spiel hingegen schon, denn genau mitdenken zu können setzt voraus genau zu unterscheiden. Andernfalls assoziiert man das eine sprunghaft mit irgendetwas anderem. Aber ob die Assoziationskette notwendiger Weise der Fall ist, ist nicht klar - und andere Aspekte sind vll. viel wichtiger. Und dann irrt man in wirren Assoziationen, entscheidet wenig optimal, verliert Zeit, usw. Mit der Übung über dieses Spiel nicht mehr! Wer die Bedeutung der Wörter sauber ausdifferenziert wird immer klüger. \*\*\* english version \*\*\* "Can a whale be a parakeet?" \~> Of course not! "Can a window be a drink?" \~> Everyone knows that's impossible. "Can a democracy be a republic?" "Can a conjecture be an opinion?" "Is grasping something the same as understanding something?" \~> Well, now it gets tricky! And it gets exciting... Nothing stimulates thought quite like this new party game. The rules: 1. Everyone writes a term on a slip of paper. 2. The slips of paper are drawn in pairs. 3. We project the meaning of the two words onto the wall using a projector. 4. Everyone can add to/edit the meaning using a laptop or smartphone, and must provide examples of why something could be the same, or could never be the same. 5. After a while, no one can think of anything else. The differences and similarities between the two words are clearly highlighted. Then the score is tallied: (+1) Each new entry adding meaning earns one point. (-2) However, each deleted entry deducts two points. (+5) Each improvement on the existing meaning in Reclue earns five points. The understanding of all players becomes much clearer, especially with frequent play. The goal for the entire group is to reach at minimum 50 points. The game also works in multiple languages. You may join us from home using the internet. Comments in meetup-app will be used to organize that it works. The location (somewhere in Prenzlauer Berg) will be published the day when it takes place.

An inspiring, high-energy meeting of public speaking, connection, and personal growth in the heart of Berlin. **Mercury Toastmasters Berlin** invites you to our weekly meeting at our new home at **Das Center, Potsdamer Platz**, in the stunning **Historic Imperial Breakfast Hall**. *Experience the **power of prepared speeches** loaded with bold ideas, participate in our **dynamic Impromptu Session**, and **gain valuable insights** during our feedback segment.* *Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed inspiration.* *Whether you want to speak up at work, boost your presence, or just meet inspiring people, you’ll feel at home at Mercury Toastmasters Berlin.* *** **[What to Expect:](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)** ✨ A supportive space to speak, grow, and connect 🎤 Engaging prepared speeches ⚡ Fun, fast-paced impromptu speaking challenges 💬 Feedback session you can actually use 🌍 A friendly, international crowd (around 25–30 people) **Schedule** (times may vary) ⏰ 19:15 - Doors open & networking 🎙️ 19:30 - Prepared Speeches 🏓 20:35 - Impromptu Session (Guest welcome to join) ↩️ 21:00 - Constructive feedback 💬 21:30 - Food, drinks & relaxed socializing **No experience needed.** ***Come curious. Leave energized.*** *** **🤙 [Hear it from our members:](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eRtvR9DRNqU9WZQn7)** *“You can sharpen your public speaking skills and gain tons of confidence, while having fun and making new friends. Mercury is well-structured, fun, and affordable.”* — *Therese Pitt* *“Mercury gave me a safe place to speak, create, and grow. I love the multicultural vibe and supportive community. It’s the best place to learn and have fun.”* — *Krisztina Linka* *** **[Did You Know?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Toastmasters is where people go to get better at speaking—and grow into confident communicators and leaders. Today [Toastmasters ](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/about-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)has 350,000+ members across 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. And [Mercury](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/) is one of the best places to experience it. So bring your curiosity, your energy—and just be yourself. Whether you’re just starting or ready to level up, there’s a place for you here. *** **[Wondering what you get as a member?](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/membership-mercury-toastmasters-berlin/)** Think expert feedback, real-world speaking practice, and a supportive crew that’s got your back. [See you Wednesday night! 🎉](https://mercurytoastmasters.de/find-toastmasters-meetings-in-berlin/)

Wie können wir vor Ort demokratisches Miteinander stärken – gerade dann, wenn der gesellschaftliche Ton rauer wird und rechte, ausgrenzende Positionen sichtbarer werden? Welche Räume, Formate und Bündnisse brauchen wir, um im Gespräch zu bleiben und uns gegenseitig zu stärken? Mit dieser Werkstatt laden wir **Engagierte aus Initiativen, Vereinen und Projekten** aus der Region ein, zusammenzukommen, Erfahrungen zu teilen und gemeinsam weiterzudenken. Ziel ist es, Vernetzung zu ermöglichen und Ideen zu entwickeln, wie wir **für lebendige Demokratie und gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt** eintreten können. Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf dem Dialogformat **[„Sprechen & Zuhören“](https://www.mehr-demokratie.de/mehr-wissen/demokratische-kultur/sprechen-zuhoeren)**, das von **Judith Strasser (Mehr Demokratie e.V.)** vorgestellt und gemeinsam ausprobiert wird. Das Format schafft einen klaren Rahmen für offene Gespräche – auch bei kontroversen Themen – und eignet sich gut für den Einsatz in lokalen Kontexten wie Dörfern, Vereinen oder Begegnungsorten. Im Anschluss gibt es Raum für Austausch: → Wo stehen wir vor Ort? → Welche Herausforderungen erleben wir? → Und wo könnten wir gemeinsam anknüpfen – mit Veranstaltungen, Kooperationen oder neuen Formaten? **Was euch erwartet** 1. Ankommen & Kennenlernen 2. Einführung & Praxis: *Sprechen & Zuhören* (Mehr Demokratie e.V.) 3. Austausch in kleiner Runde: Erfahrungen & Herausforderungen vor Ort 4. Gemeinsame Diskussion: Ideen zur Zusammenarbeit und Vernetzung 5. Zeit für Gespräche & Kontakte Ihr möchtet dabei sein? Dann schreibt eine Mail an Anne: anne@zukunftsorte.land Die Werkstatt ist Teil des Projekts **„Zukunft vor Ort – Austausch, Vernetzung und Stärkung der Demokratie“** des Netzwerks Zukunftsorte und richtet sich an alle, die vor Ort Verantwortung übernehmen oder übernehmen möchten – unabhängig von Vorerfahrungen. Das Projekt Zukunft vor Ort wird von der Brandenburgischen Landeszentrale für politische Bildung gefördert.

🌟 Join us for **"Don't Eat Alone"** – an event designed to transform your lunch break into a social feast! **Tired of solitary meals in front of the computer?** **Thriving to meet some new people and curious what it may bring to your life?** Just come, check and enjoy a delicious meal with friendly faces. Connect with like-minded individuals, engage in conversations, and make your lunchtime a memorable social experience. Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and let's build connections, one meal at a time! 🍽️🤝✨ PAYMENTS: the meetup is free, but everyone pays for their meals. Here you can pay by card easily.

**Help Other Founders Improve their Idea** This is a collaborative meetup where every participant can briefly present their business or project idea and receive questions, correction, and constructive feedback from the group. The goal is to help you see blind spots, clarify your value proposition, and improve your idea before you invest a lot of time or money.​ **How it works:** * Each person gets a few minutes to explain their idea (problem, solution, target customer). * The group then asks clarifying questions and offers suggestions, alternatives, or risks to consider.​ * A facilitator keeps the discussion respectful, time-boxed, and focused so everyone gets a turn. **Who it’s for:** * Early-stage founders, students, or side-project builders * People who have an idea but are unsure if it’s clear, realistic, or attractive to customers​ **Outcome:** You leave with sharper ideas, actionable next steps, and a supportive founder network in Berlin.

It’s time to unwind, sip some wine, and connect with fellow founders in Berlin! Our next event is all about **casual conversations and meaningful connections** in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this is your chance to meet like-minded people and share ideas over a glass (or two) of wine. **What to Expect:** • **Meet & Greet**: Chat with other startup founders, swap stories, and find potential collaborators. • **Wine & Network**: Enjoy great wine (available for purchase at the bar 🍷) and let the conversations flow. • **Inspiring Connections**: Share challenges, brainstorm ideas, and grow your network in Berlin’s vibrant startup scene. This event is all about keeping it simple, social, and stress-free. So come as you are, grab a glass of your favorite vintage, and let’s build some great connections in the Berlin startup community! **Pitch Your Startup & Find Cofounders:** Join our Berlin founders-only startup community on Slack - [https://join.slack.com/t/startupsberlingroup/shared_invite/zt-38iro2d1e-ykoEtiW6LVfKV2~U2nu_YQ](https://join.slack.com/t/startupsberlingroup/shared_invite/zt-38iro2d1e-ykoEtiW6LVfKV2~U2nu_YQ)

FLOW Meditation - is an active, fun & expansive shared auditory experience Schedule - After the buffet and News you can use at 21:00 we announce the meditation 21:45 – Head back to back room 22:00 - Session Start, explanation, warm up & first round - planting seeds & deepening the roots 23:00 - Closing, feedback, chill out 23:30 – 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: 10-20€ 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

[📷 ](https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chick_mskmtur?fbclid=IwY2xjawOK22FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbitbXoU3FnkspxIZvRmssv6tepVyhbNdL3A695SsVa-mWP4ByJWjg9V8g_aem_yfVXApbyzLlBecsYlvwnbQ)**[Scenes from Our Last Kitchen Gathering](https://www.instagram.com/vegan_chick_mskmtur?fbclid=IwY2xjawOK22FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbitbXoU3FnkspxIZvRmssv6tepVyhbNdL3A695SsVa-mWP4ByJWjg9V8g_aem_yfVXApbyzLlBecsYlvwnbQ)** 😊💚 **About This Event** 💚😊 Friday evenings don’t have to revolve around bars and restaurants. Let’s cook something simple, share a meal, stay sober, and enjoy good company 🫖 🍽Here’s how it works🍽 🧺 **Please** **Bring:** * **One vegetable and one fruit of your choice** We will mostly improvise with the ingredients everyone brings.Some people bring specific ideas. 💴 **Fee:** €5 cash please (helps cover meetup costs and shared ingredients ) **Questions/WAITLIST WhatsApp Misaki: +49 (0)162 835 4031** **🏡Provided:** * Cooking equipment and pantry staples * Bean stew or bean based products, oil, and various seasonings * Some wheat-based products * Soy or coconut yogurt * Whole-grain rice or quinoa **Schedule** **17:45–18:00 \| Welcome & introductions** **18:00–19:30 \| Cooking simple vegan supper mostly improvising** **19:30–20:30 ish \| Shared vegan supper & warm goodbyes** 📩 **RSVP** **by Wednesday noon and confirm your attendance and secure your spot🙏** ⚠️ Allergies & Food Intolerances Please note that **soy and wheat be present** in some ingredients. As each participant brings different ingredients, the **full menu cannot be confirmed in advance** and will take shape once we begin cooking together. Meeting Point: Matsuura/Kahlert UG Levetzowstr. 13 (EG), 10555 Berlin Accessible from S-Tiergarten or U9 (Hansaplatz / Turmstraße) ✨Why Join?✨ 🍀Meet cooking enthusiasts with different backgrounds 🍀Play with flavors & creativity 🍀Discover new vegan meal idea This group is limited to 7 people. For this cozy event, I’ll open up my private kitchen. **🙏I kindly ask that you only book a spot if you’re planning to join 🙏** About the Host **[Hi! I'm Misaki](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0Li96sQSSBsf_-ivjXOvjJcFVigxABE28yhLYrmCLyzRoy161p2ugiR4w)**[ ](https://amaranthmisaki.wixsite.com/my-site?fbclid=IwAR0Li96sQSSBsf_-ivjXOvjJcFVigxABE28yhLYrmCLyzRoy161p2ugiR4w)— I’m a certified vegan/plant-based nutritionist. I love sharing simple, healthy vegan cooking ideas, but this event is not a cooking class. We’ll meet, cook spontaneously, and explore our passion for cooking together. Looking forward to sharing ideas with you!

### **We are excited to be kicking off our first LSLab Berlin at DKB CodeFactory!** ## **Our Theme: How do we collaborate & unite when there are differences?** We all work with groups and teams of people these days to accomplish our goals. No one works alone. Sometimes there is great collaboration, and sometimes, it just doesn't work. Maybe there are conflicting goals, roles, timelines, or culture clashes. Sometimes it's obvious, and sometimes it isn't. We want to explore in as many ways as possible, using Liberating Structures, what can we do about creating better ways of working together? What are some things that have worked (or not!), to bring better collaboration to the work you do (and the team you do it with)? ## **Our Host** We’re thrilled to return to **DKB,** and excited to see a new space: The CodeFactory. ## **Important Notes** **✔️ About the format** Each event includes Networking & Connecting, Giving and Getting Help and Action Planning. We don’t debrief during the session — on purpose. LSLab is a practice space that mirrors real-work application: learning through doing, engaging, and experimenting. Questions are welcome during the break and after the close. **✔️ New to Liberating Structures? Totally fine.** You don’t need any prior experience. We’re a community of practitioners at all levels — beginners, experienced facilitators, agilists, OD/L&D folks, and people simply looking for better ways to help humans collaborate. You’ll learn by participating, not by being taught. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ### **A Volunteer-Run Community (Just Me Behind the Scenes)** LSLab Berlin is a fully volunteer-run meet-up, organized and hosted by me (Sylvia Taylor). Your donations help cover the essentials that keep this event accessible for everyone: * the meet-up platform * the behind-the-scenes coordination * design team mentoring and support * and the time and expertise it takes to create each session If you’d like to help keep the events free and open to all, you can donate here: 👉 **[buymeacoffee.com/lslabberlin](buymeacoffee.com/lslabberlin)** Thank you! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* *The* *introduction and instructions are in English, but group or pair work can be done in whatever language you and your group/partner need!* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

### 🚨 **Important**Registration will be handled via **Luma**👉 **Registration link:** [https://luma.com/pn05sdyw](https://luma.com/pn05sdyw) 🤖 **AI Meetup @ Ojin AixHaus** Join us for an evening at **Ojin AIxHaus**, a collaborative community where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build the future of AI. This meetup is designed for hands-on builders and curious minds alike, offering real-world insights, practical experiences, and open conversations around how AI is shaping **products, platforms, and people**. Whether you’re deep in development or just starting your AI journey, expect meaningful discussions, strong community energy, and perspectives from practitioners working on real systems in production. 📍 **Venue** Hosted at **Ojin AIxHaus - Powered by Journee** Berlin’s home for builders, creators, and AI practitioners. Chausseestraße 36, 10115 Berlin 🗓 **Agenda** **17:30 – Doors Open** Arrive early, grab a drink, and connect with the community before the talks begin. **18:15 – Designing Real-World Multi-Agent AI Systems** *by Asad Ullah Khalid* Senior Frontend Engineer @ Mercedes-Benz.io *Have you been scrolling through social media and seeing everyone launching apps powered by AI. The apps that talk to databases, call third-party APIs, or use MCPs to handle tasks? Are you wondering: How are they building this? How does AI actually fit into that workflow?* *This talk is designed to answer those questions. I’ll walk you through what an agent is, how to create and connect multiple agents, and how to enable them to communicate with external resources. Together, we’ll see a AI multi-agent design system that is simple to build, secure, and scalable.* *If you’ve been curious about how AI agents actually work under the hood, this talk will provide the answers you've been looking for.* 🍕☕ **Break – 15 min** **18:55 – 19:10** **19:10 – AI in CyberSec** *by Sam Khawase* Engineering Manager @ Cloudflare *Talk description coming soon.* 🍕☕ **Break – 15 min** **19:50 – 20:05** **20:05 – Applying AI to Software Verification: Languages, Tools, and New Workflows** *by Aaron Elligsen* Senior Full Stack Engineer @ Seen Software verification is evolving rapidly as AI-assisted reasoning, synthesis, and proof tooling enter the mainstream. This talk explores how AI can amplify formal methods, the emerging languages and frameworks in this space, where the hard problems still remain, and what real-world workflows look like today. We’ll examine both the opportunities and the limitations—and discuss where the field may be heading next. 🕺 **Networking from 20:45 until 21:30** 💃 Continue the conversation with speakers, organizers, and fellow AI & cloud enthusiasts. **☁️ Google Cloud Credits** We’re planning to offer **Google Cloud credits** to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP after the event. Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site. 🙏 **Thanks & Credits** A big thank you to **Ojin AixHaus** for hosting this event. **Ojin AixHaus** is powered by Journee - The Human AI company. A new, collaborative community space in Berlin Mitte, where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build the future of AI\*\*.\*\* Ojin AixHaus is free to join and is currently curating their 2026 events calendar. If you have a burning idea for an event, meetup or hackathon - bring your fire, they bring the space! Find out more & reach out for collaborations https://ojin.ai/community Special thanks to the team at Oji AixHaus and Journee - the Human AI company. And a huge thanks to everyone in the community who helps make these events possible 💙

Berlin is one of the most vibrant hubs for Ethereum builders, researchers, and advocates of privacy, decentralization, and open-source technology. We're excited to welcome you to the Berlin Ethereum Meetups in 2026 and create more engaging community experiences together this year. Join us as we explore new ideas, collaborate on projects, and grow our community! Our next meetup is open to all - from those new to Ethereum to long-standing community members and developers. 🗓️ **Agenda** 🕕 6:30 - 6:45 pm - Arrivals 🕡 6:45 - 7:00 pm - Community Updates & Ecosystem News by Martin & Eniko (EF) 🕡 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Ethereum Roadmap Updates by Francesco, Researcher at the Ethereum Foundation 🕖 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Open discussions and community networking Whether you’re here to learn, contribute, or simply connect, join us as we continue building the next chapter of Ethereum in Berlin. The talks will be recorded and uploaded to our [Youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@ethereumberlin). Subscribe to stay up to date. **Apply to speak at our future meetups:** [Speaker Application](https://forms.gle/5y9Y5ywZC7pSEqpV9) To learn more about Ethereum, go to [ethereum.org](http://ethereum.org/) (content available in many different languages).

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton

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Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/