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WordPress Meetup Berlin - Erstellen eigener Gutenberg-Blocks
Herzlich Willkommen zum WordPress Meetup Berlin!
Auch im Jahr 2026 treffen wir uns weiterhin am letzten Mittwoch des Monats.
Wir versuchen, abwechselnd Themen für Anwender\*innen und Developers behandeln.
**Programm**
19:00 \| Einlass
19:15 \| Thema: Erstellen eigener Gutenberg\-Blocks
Mit einem eigenen Gutenberg-Block macht man sich unabhängig von (möglicherweise kostenpflichtigen) Plugins, erweitert beliebig den Funktionsumfang des Editors und wird bei einer eigenen Umsetzung dank der Dokumentation auf developer.wordpress.org bestmöglich "an die Hand genommen".
Matthias stellt euch in seinem Vortrag vor, was ihr dazu braucht und wie ihr die ersten Schritte gehen könnt.
20:15 \| "Flohmarkt"
Jede\*r kann kurz ein Gesuch oder Angebot in wenigen Sätzen pitchen. Bitte achtet darauf, dass es nicht zu kommerziell wird.
20:30 \| Happiness Bar\, freies Networking & Gespräche\.
Bei Fragen oder Problemen mit WordPress könnt ihr uns gerne ansprechen und wir helfen euch mit eurem Problem. Das nennen wir "Happiness Bar".
**Teilnahme**
Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Essen und Getränke können wir leider nicht bereitstellen. Es gibt einen Snack/Getränke-Automaten und einen Kaffee-Automaten in der Bibliothek. Ihr könnt euch auch gerne etwas mitbringen und im Meeting-Raum essen. In der Umgebung gibt es einige Bäckereien, Spätis und Imbisse. Wichtig ist nur, dass wir den Raum wieder sauber hinterlassen.
Falls ihr euch angemeldet habt und es doch nicht schaffen solltet, meldet euch bitte ab, damit wir einen Überblick über die Teilnehmerzahl behalten.
**Barrierefreiheit**
Die Location ist barrierefrei für Rollstühle. Falls ihr Unterstützung bei der Teilnahme oder Anforderungen an die Barrierefreiheit habt, schreibt uns gerne eine Nachricht.
**Code of Conduct**
Als WordPress Meetup verpflichten wir uns den Code of Conduct (sprich: unsere "Verhaltensregeln") einzuhalten:[ https://wpmeetup-berlin.de/regeln/](https://wpmeetup-berlin.de/regeln/)
**Weitere Details und Infos**
WPMeetup-Berlin Website: [https://wpmeetup-berlin.de/](https://wpmeetup-berlin.de/)
Facebook-Gruppe "WordPress Berlin Brandenburg": [https://www.facebook.com/groups/331013360390412/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/331013360390412/)
Twitter Account @wp_berlin: [https://twitter.com/wp_berlin](https://twitter.com/wp_berlin)
#WPBerlin
**Location & Raumsponsor**
Ein großer Dank geht an die Bezirksbibliothek Pablo Neruda, dass sie uns den Raum zur Verfügung stellen.
[https://www.berlin.de/stadtbibliothek-friedrichshain-kreuzberg/bibliotheken/bezirkszentralbibliothek-pablo-neruda/](https://www.berlin.de/stadtbibliothek-friedrichshain-kreuzberg/bibliotheken/bezirkszentralbibliothek-pablo-neruda/)
**English speaking Attendees**
\*Notice for our English speaking attendees: We are a German group and therefore most of our meetups and talks are held in German. However, many of our attendees are able to understand English well enough to respond to your questions. Which means: if you understand but don't necessarily speak German, that should be perfectly fine.
FLow - vocal soundbath and breathwork meditation + freestyle vocal session
🕢 Doors open at 18:30 and sessions start at 19:00.
Freestyle vocal workout at and play session. €8-20
😌 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 the “Improvisational Groove Orchestra” (I.G.O.) improv vocal jam 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…
It is very easy to participate, no musical talent or training is required so anyone is welcome to join. All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. During these sessions we will also have short breaks for feedback and refreshment.
Important – Please be on time. It is very important to understand the methodology and warm up in the group before joining in!
🎤 @21:00 - Freestyle vocal workshop and practice session.
€8-15
Have you ever wanted to learn how to do freestyle vocalizations? Maybe you are on your way and would like to just have a fun workout session with other vocal freestyle enthusiasts. All levels welcome.
Links to sound samples - https://www.baumhausberlin.de/events/flow-a-guided-vocal-sound-bath-meditation/
✨ Speak, Lead, and Connect with First Berlin Toastmasters! ✨ (in-person)
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.)
Handarbeitsgruppe/ Crochet&Knitting Group
Hallo,
Willkommen zur Handarbeits- und Gesprächsgruppe! Wir treffen uns von 14 bis 16 Uhr in der Psychosozialen Initiative Moabit. Bei Kaffee/Tee und Kuchen sitzen wir in entspannter Runde zusammen und arbeiten an Strick-/Häkel- oder anderen Handarbeitsprojekten oder ähnlichem und kommen so auch gerne ins Gespräch. Alle sind herzlich willkommen (auch ohne Strickerfahrung!!). Wir haben vor Ort auch ein paar Stricksachen und Wolle, die alle mitbenutzen können :)
Hello,
Welcome to the crochet/knitting group at Psychosoziale Initiative Moabit! We meet up every Wednesday from 2 to 4pm and all work on our creative projects. Throughout the crafting you have the space to talk and expand your community in Berlin. Everyone is welcome (even if you've never done crocheting/knitting before!!). We also have some knitting needles and yarn for you to use :)
LGTM Berlin
Welcome to LGTM - Programming in the Age of LLMs!
At this new meetup, we're going to discuss the human side of LLM coding – how AI tools affect the way we build software, how we collaborate and how we feel about the transformation of our craft.
We'll also mingle & have fun!
**• LLM-assisted coding - A Systems Perspective** ([Dragan Stepanović](https://bsky.app/profile/dstepanovic.bsky.social)).
About the speaker: Dragan is Principal Engineer at [gigs.com](https://gigs.com/). He's an expert in Extreme Programming and Theory of Constraints, as well as a prolific conference speaker.
**• Agentic Support Ticket Investigation** ([Irmela Göhl](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irmela/)): Our team spent 6-10 hours a week manually investigating support tickets across multiple backend systems. This talk traces our iterative path from a hackathon prototype to a fully automated triage agent that investigates tickets before a human even opens them, shifting the job from "investigate" to "validate and decide“.
About the speaker: Irmela is Engineering Manager at 1KOMMA5º, where she leads the teams building the Heartbeat app that helps customers track how their home energy system is optimized to always use the cleanest and cheapest electricity.
• **When Code Gets Cheap: What Happens to Product Management?** ([Igor Bakman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/igor-bakman/)): When code gets cheap, choosing what to build becomes the hard part. This talk shares startup stories on how LLM coding is reshaping Product Management, engineering ownership, and the SDL
About the speaker: Igor Bakman is a technology and product leader with 20+ years of experience building teams, platforms, and AI-enabled products across health tech, e-commerce, and other domains. He has led engineering and product organizations through AI-transformation, scale-up, regulation, and tech modernization.
Are you interested in giving a presentation (20 minutes max) in one of the next meetups? Topics can include anything from tools to thoughts to feelings. Let me (Paulus) know at pesterhazy@gmail.com
Painting Workshop - Oil Colors, Acrylics
A 2.5 hours oil color - acrylics painting lesson.
**About this course**
This is a painting workshop with the goal of teaching people how to create paintings using either oil colors or acrylics. The total subject lessons consists of around **27 lessons** that last 2.5 hours each. You can join at any time during the course.
On each lesson the first part will be about theory and exercise and the second one about canvas time. Each participant will have the chance to work on canvas and start making paintings as artworks. All materials are provided by us.
Each lesson has a subject. We do not follow a particular order, and every lesson is actually unique and many times personalized. This means that every time the attendess will have to do something new and different.
You do not have to paint on canvas and with the mentioned art materias, you can also choose to use any of your wish. Most of the observations and exercises work well with all art materials.
It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the canvas painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist [Miltos Despoudis](https://miltosdespoudis.gr/).
**How much does it cost?**
Check below:
* 6 Lessons Packet (2.5 hours each) cost **120€.** Prepaid lesson tickets are valid for 6 months.
* First lesson try-out costs **17€**. You can do that only once.
* 1 x Lesson (2.5 hours) costs **25€.**
You can pay either by cash or card at the event.
All of the materials are included within the ticket reservation **except the canvases.** You can paint anything on a canvas we will provide you free but if you want to keep the canvas you will have to purchase it at the same cost we bought it. Canvases range from 3 to 9 Euros.
**How do I subscribe?**
You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event.
Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies.
**What do I need?**
Watercolors materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have. Keep in mind that working with colors might make your clothes dirty, but in general we try to be clean.
**More Info**
The workshop happens almost every Wednesday.
Learn more about the watercolor lesson plan here:
[https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/](https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-workshop/)
**Refund Policy**
On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.
Free Beginner DJ Workshop
You must register on the **[343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/beginner-dj-workshop-3/)** to reserve your seat!
Join us for a free DJ workshop geared towards beginners who would like to take their first steps towards DJing professionally. In this class, producer, DJ and 343 Labs instructor **Alex Iso** will demonstrate industry standard Pioneer DJ equipment and the DJ software Rekordbox. We’ll cover the basic skills you need to start collecting music, building your playlist, and practicing for the club. There are no prerequisites to joining, we’ll meet you at the start of you DJ journey.
During the event, 343 Labs will be opening its doors for an Open House, where attendees can tour the facilities, learn about 343 Labs courses, and meet some of the instructors. This is a great way to get a feel for the community and programs at 343 Labs, meet fellow producers, and ask any questions you may have about our school.
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FLINTA* Songwriting Sprint
**3 Teams, 3 Hours, 3 Songs** 🔴 ⏯️
Find your next collaborators and learn how to make a song together in one day. **Exclusively for FLINTA\*** **(only for Women, Lesbians, Nonbinary-, Trans-, Agender People).**
Join us:
**Saturday, June 20**
**15:30-18:30**
**House of Music (343 Labs, 2nd floor)**
**What to expect:**
Up to **12 people** gather in **3 teams** working on a song together. This guided songwriting sprint will give you the opportunity to exchange ideas and **get creative**. At the end there will be 3 songs and a lot of new connections.
As a challenge, everyone brings a field recording of that day to be incorporated into the songs. This can be the sound of your coffee machine, the noise of a subway passing by or your baby crying, bring what moved you on that day. Together we will exchange the sounds and see what the 3 teams create out of it.
**What you need to bring:**
\- Laptop with your favorite DAW \- Ableton Live\, Logic Pro\, etc\. **(!)**
\- a field recording from that day on your phone/flash drive/etc\.
\- openness to expirement in a team of people you have not worked with before
\- extra gear if you want to
**Speakers and midi keyboards provided for 3 teams.**
Agentic Analytics Meetup
Join us for the first meetup 100% dedicated to agentic analytics in Berlin.
**The goal:** share real-world feedback between data teams on implementing analytics agents.
**The format:** a roundtable with 4 data teams who have tested or deployed analytics agents using different solutions - Cortex, Dust, Hex, nao, Omni, Looker, or in-house tools.
**[RSVP on Luma.](https://luma.com/ly17mjtj)**
📣 **Speakers of the night:**
* [Marina Ariamnova](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-ariamnova/?utm_source=luma), Analytics Manager at SumUp - LangChain vs Dust
* [Andrey Pushvintsev](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pushvintsev/?utm_source=luma), Staff Analyst at Miro - Claude + custom BI MCP
* [Marielle Dado](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielledado/?utm_source=luma), Senior Analytics Engineer at CarOnSale - Dataleap, Langdock, Claude + Snowflake Cortex MCP vs Secoda AI
* [Andre Wagner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-wagner/?utm_source=luma), Director of Data Analytics at Taxfix - Claude + custom plugin vs Looker
The panel will be moderated by [Christophe Blefari](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopheblefari/?utm_source=luma), founder of [nao Labs](https://getnao.io/?utm_source=luma).
**Agenda**
6:30 PM: Doors open
7:00-8:00 PM: Roundtable
8:00-10:00 PM: Drinks and Networking
**About our sponsor:**
[nao Labs](https://getnao.io/?utm_source=luma) helps teams build and operate AI coworkers for analytics and operations. Their platform focuses on practical, production-ready agent workflows so companies can turn LLM capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
**About our host:**
[Trawa](https://trawa.energy/?utm_source=luma) is a Berlin-based energy platform helping businesses access cleaner and more cost-efficient electricity. By combining software, data, and energy market expertise, trawa enables companies to optimize procurement and better manage energy costs.
Want updates or more info?
Subscribe to our newsletter: [databerlin.substack.com](https://databerlin.substack.com)
Follow us on LinkedIn: [Data Berlin on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-berlin/?utm_source=luma)
Looking for a job? [databerlin.net/jobs](https://databerlin.net/jobs)
Join our Slack community: [Data Berlin Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/databerlin/shared_invite/zt-2q6j9x0z8-~sG7o3Q8S2j4j5gXg2yHlw)
Improv Meetup & The Actors Workshop
***Join us for an afternoon of stagecraft on Sundays at DNA. Arts.***
There are *two* workshops - the *Improv Meetup (2.30-4pm)*, and the *Actors Gym (4.40-6pm)*.
**Join us for one, the other, or both!**
*15 euros per workshop, or free to DNA members. Visit the community [here!](https://www.dna-artclub.com/)*
***1) IMPROV WORKSHOP: SUNDAYS: 2.30 - 4pm***
**AIM:**
* *Meet cool people*
* *Perform on stage*
* *Enjoy improv games*
* *Learn to tell short, interesting stories*
* *Build confidence on stage*
**INDIVIDUAL CLASS INCLUDES:**
ice break with warm-up games & exercises to start thinking "scenic"
show games
**YOUR COACH:**
*Roby Dematt has played improv for years. Performs regularly at ImprovWorks and BerlinoItaliaImprov. He´s part of several troups and took part in improv festival and workshops all around Europe.*
***2) ACTING WORSHOP: SUNDAYS: 4.30 - 6pm***
**Welcome to the *Actors Gym*!**
\- a fun\, supportive training ground where actors play\, experiment\, and build their craft\.
*Through engaging games and exercises, you’ll develop core acting skills and bring them to life by performing a short script at the end of every session.*
This drop-in class welcomes both new and intermediate actors eager to learn, stretch, and have fun.
**ABOUT YOUR COACH:**
*Geoff is a dedicated, professional teacher and actor. He is also active as a writer, director and producer of small-scale projects here in Berlin. He loves to meet and work with new actors, and has a real passion for discovering new talent.*
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Berlin | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-berlin-online-tickets-1988380688164?aff=meetup QUESTIONS ? Pls Reach out to; Rose - +971528033410 ( WhatsApp Only)
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
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.
CocoaHeads x 42 Berlin: iOS Community Meet-up
We are happy to invite you to our next iOS meetup. This time we cooperate with the amazing 42 Berlin to share the knowledge and experience in iOS development.
18:00 Doors open
18:30 Welcome on campus
**18:45** **— Sebastian Hagedorn, director of Engineering at Clue, presents "The Sensitive App".**
Is your app really working, or just not crashing? “The Sensitive App” reports subtle bugs regardless of origin, and validates your assumptions in production so you don’t have to resort to guessing or praying. Learn how to turn your app into the first line of defense for your entire system’s health!
**19:45** **— Dmitry Kurkin, lead Mobile Engineer at SuperNext, presents "Lessons that iOS Native Project could learn from ReactNative in agentic development".** We'll inspect the components of the React Native engine that provide faster feedback and boost agentic iterations.
Fuckup Days at ImpactHub Berlin
Everything you have been procrastinating for weeks (or more ;)), finally needs to be attacked. Work through your hardest challenges with the support of the FuN Berlin community.
# Agenda:
09:00 Arrival + free coffee/tea (available at ImpactHub)
09:30 - 10:00 Introduction - share your challenge, Fuckups to be solved or Fuckups to be avoided
10:00 - 12:30 Focus Time
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (we go out together)
13:30 - 16:30 Tandem: Team up and support each other with your problems or focus time
16:30 - 17:00 Share your results and commit to the next steps
📍 Impact Hub Berlin
🗓️ 22 May
💸 Free
Spots are limited. Please only sign up, if you really are going to join💛
Powered by Speak TO and Fuckup Nights Berlin
Sponsored by Impact Hub
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately.
The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**.
This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects.
And then, Rob Richardson will present:
### **GitOps: Easy Deploy and Even Easier Rollback**
GitOps isn't just for containers. The methodology of deploying from a build is now baked into our culture. Take it a touch farther with infrastructure as code and a few extra techniques, and you can reliably deploy to any platform: cloud, on-prem, container, PaaS, and more. Join us as we learn the methodology of GitOps, the critical pieces you need in place, and the elegance of rollbacks with GitOps. You'll leave with a working repo of deployment techniques that doesn't consume any paid tools or container-specific techniques.
**Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places:
* **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page)
* **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/)
After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Columbus | Online
Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link :
**Reserve**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup
**QUESTIONS ?**
Pls Reach out to;
Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
General Business Networking - Columbus
**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.**
Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join.
Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.
**\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\***
**There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!**
Pack some business cards and come with an open mind!
Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future.
We will have a space for our event to check-in.
The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe).
Name tags will be provided.
Business casual dress code. Job fair attire.
**Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!**
We look forward to meeting you at the event!
Sincerely,
Strive Networking Team
*Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.*
*Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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