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Join us on **March 25** to learn how the **Superhuman Engineering team is building a CI/CD system that learns, adapts, and gets faster over time**. ✅ **To attend the event**, please **register** **on Luma**: https://luma.com/loqydsym Please note that **only guests with a confirmed Luma registration will be admitted**. Due to limited capacity, we won’t be able to accommodate attendees who haven't registered. Most teams treat their CI/CD pipeline as infrastructure that “just works”—until it doesn’t. Three Superhuman engineers share how they combined AI-driven automation, test-strategy overhauls, and infrastructure migration to build a pipeline that not only runs but also continuously improves itself. 🚀 [Dushan Terzikj](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dushanterzikj/) will share concrete examples of how the Grammarly Inkwell team reduced CI pipeline flakiness and duration—from parallelizing unit tests and migrating to Storybook, to switching from dedicated macOS runners to on-demand Kubernetes runners. Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable techniques to make their own pipelines faster and more reliable. 🚀 [Timo Fink](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fink-timo/) will explain how Superhuman incorporated AI agents into their CI pipelines to develop a Self-Healing system. You will learn how we leverage Claude Code to automatically audit the reliability of our test suite and proactively suggest and prepare improvements for human review. 🚀 Darek Komosinski will show how his team exposes structured performance trace data to AI to automatically detect issues and surface actionable fixes. You will learn how combining rule-based analyzers with an AI summarization layer turns thousands of raw traces into a concise, prioritized report without manual triage. **About the speakers**: 🔈 **Dushan Terzikj** is a Software Engineer at Superhuman Platform Inc., where he works on the Superhuman browser extension—formerly the Grammarly browser extension—which serves more than 40 million monthly active users. He has also worked on a platform supporting the browser extension, where his team’s main goal was to deliver an outstanding developer experience. 🔈 **Timo Fink** is a Software Engineer at Superhuman Platform Inc., where he works on the Grammarly for Windows application. Grammarly for Windows, now part of the Superhuman suite, is the trusted AI writing partner for turning scattered thoughts into aligned, impactful communication. Timo has started to focus his efforts on developer experience, ensuring work can happen as fluidly as possible by removing recurring blockers like flaky pipelines. 🔈**Darek Komosiński** is a Software Engineer at Superhuman Platform Inc., where he works on the Grammarly for Windows application as a tech lead. He focuses on improving the performance of our apps (from observability to fixing issues) to make sure we can offer maximum value to users with minimal system impact. **Who should attend**: * Software engineers who want to apply AI-based tools to common developer experience problems * Technical leaders who want to offer their teams a new perspective on how to approach these challenges **Agenda:** ✨ 18:00–18:30: Check-in and networking ✨ 18:30–19:45: Talks ✨ 19:45–20:45: Mingle with our team

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

**👉 [Register here](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true) 👈** Together with the AI Guild, we’re excited to reunite with the **[AI Guild Dinner](https://www.theguild.ai/)** at our **[Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Centre](https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/careers-in-technology/berlin.techcentre/)**! **Agenda:** **18.30 Doors Open for Networking & Refreshments** Arrive at Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Center, Otto-Suhr-Allee 16, 10585 Berlin. How to get there: Travel via the Bahnhof Zoo and Ernst-Reuter-Platz - use the subway U2 or the Bus M45. Welcome and Introduction to the Berlin AI Guild Dinner by **[Chris Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisarmbruster/)**, MD at [AI Guild](https://theguild.ai/). **19.00 Technical Debt when Vibe Coding** **[Dishu Bagga](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dishu-bagga-632236163/)**, Software Engineering, Deutsche Bank. AI assistants, scaffolding tools, and templates let us ship software faster than ever. You prompt, paste, and move on. Most of the time, it works. But while everything appears smooth, technical debt quietly accumulates. Modern tools optimize for speed—not architecture. Layers blur, boundaries erode, and structural decisions get locked in long before anyone notices. In this talk, we’ll use real examples and live coding to show how AI-accelerated development can produce clean-looking code but fragile systems. Small shortcuts compound. Complexity hides in plain sight. The goal is not to criticize AI tooling—but to remind us: Generated code still carries architectural consequences. Speed is easy. Sustainable systems require intent. **19.30 Agentic AI in a Global Corporate: The first iteration** **[Dijle Kara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dijlekara/)**, AI Hub Product Manager at Henkel What happens when autonomous AI agents meet the complexity of a global enterprise? From legacy systems to governance and scale, the first deployments reveal both promise and friction. What actually works in production? Where do agents fail? And how do organizations adapt when software begins to act autonomously? **20.00 Announcement of the Berlin Exhibition Pix2GenAI** **[Dr. Kristian Rother](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-rother/)**, Python Developer, Data Scientist, and Trainer Code meets art. *Pix2GenAI* showcases computer-generated artworks created with algorithms, mathematics, and AI models—exploring the space between handcrafted code and generative intelligence. Kristian will invite you to the exhibition on 28 March 2026. **20.15 Dinner and Drinks at Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Center** **Registration** Via the AI Guild page on LinkedIn only. [https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true)

Join us for a thrilling and empowering Martial Arts Training hosted by the **Juk Cheon Do** \- Self Defense and Martial Arts group\! Our wednesday training is focused on **Striking and Weapon training as well as the sparring in those disciplines**. This event is perfect for adults looking to enhance their self-defense techniques, improve fitness, and learn this unique Korean German Martial Arts. Whether you are a newbie or have experience in MMA Mixed Martial Arts or Weapon fighting Styles like FMA, this training will offer valuable insights and practical training exercises to bring your skills to another level. Get ready to boost your confidence, strength, and agility while embracing the physical and mental challenges of this martial arts training and enjoy this fantastic opportunity to make new friends within the community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for martial arts. We are not a huge group and like to train in a nice atmosphere with each other. Everybody is welcome weather you are a total beginner or experienced martial artist, weather your are top fit or you want to be it. Don’t be afraid and never forget, everybody starts at one point as a beginner. Important is the will to start. So no excuses! Start today! And of course we are also open to females, males and whatever. Here everybody is equal to share the same fun and pain. ;) Languages: German, English, Korean, Japanese. If the door is closed or you can’t find us, please call me: 01781830004 !

A welfare state takes responsibility for its people and supports them when in need. When costs are rising, but budgets aren’t, government needs to find efficiency gains to maintain social protection levels. A government-commissioned report recently recommended ways to modernise social and welfare services, making them more people-friendly and less bureaucratic. Meanwhile, small and large projects are underway to make benefits services more fair and easier to navigate, and to make the state overall more equitable. At our March meetup, we will hear about what a modern, digitally transformed welfare state looks like. We will welcome the following speakers: * Florian Theissing, Agora Digitale Transformation * Björn Mohr, Technologiestiftung Berlin * Anja Mayr & Jakob Häußermann, DigitalService des Bundes CityLAB Berlin hosts the event in their stunning 1920s space, a former airport building. All presentations will be given in English. Questions in the later discussion part can be raised either in English or German. Pictures and videos will be taken. ––– Das CityLAB Berlin ist Gastgeber der Veranstaltung und lädt zu seinen beeindruckenden Räumlichkeiten im früheren Abfertigungsterminal des Flughafens Tempelhof ein. Alle Vorträge werden in englischer Sprache gehalten. Fragen im anschließenden Diskussionsteil können sowohl auf Englisch als auch auf Deutsch gestellt werden. Es werden Video- und Fotoaufnahmen gemacht.

Zum Frühlingsbeginn laden wir dich zu einem Seiki-Praxisabend ein, um dein inneres Erwachen bewusst wahrzunehmen – die leisen Impulse, neue Bewegungen und die Lebendigkeit, die mit dem Wechsel der Jahreszeit spürbar werden. An diesem Abend erforschen wir gemeinsam: * Wie dein Körper sich im Moment selbst hält, strukturiert und reguliert – sichtbar im individuellen Spannungs- und Bewegungsmuster. * Durch **Katsugen-Übungen** erlauben wir unserem Körper, loszulassen und sich frei zu bewegen. * Wir erlernen zudem die Techniken des gegenseitigen Katsugen. In achtsamer Begegnung entsteht ein körperliches Signal, das verstärkt: **„Du bist gehalten. Du kannst loslassen.“** Seiki eröffnet einen stillen, zugleich lebendigen Erfahrungsraum. Hier darf sich zeigen, was in dir angelegt ist – wie ein Same, der zu atmen beginnt, wie eine Knospe, die lauscht, bevor sie sich öffnet. Dieser Abend ist offen für alle, die sich auf die Tiefe und Präsenz dieser Praxis einlassen möchten – ganz gleich, ob mit oder ohne Vorerfahrung. **Bitte bringe bequeme, lange Kleidung mit, in der du dich frei bewegen kannst.** Der Praxisabend stimmt ein auf das Wochenend-Seminar am Sonntag, den 29. März: ***„Wenn Samen atmen und Knospen lauschen.“***

**RSVP on [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/naoba-masterclass/) to reserve your seat!** Ableton User Group and 343 Labs Berlin is proud to welcome NAOBA as part of our Visiting Artist Masterclass series! In this workshop, NAOBA will share her process of building Ableton Live templates that allow her to create and transform sound in real time during performances. Using her archive of field recordings, NAOBA designs flexible systems with Max for Live devices, custom effect chains, and macro-mapped MIDI controllers, allowing the templates to function as expressive instruments alongside live flute and voice. NAOBA will demonstrate how raw environmental recordings are organized, layered, and continuously reshaped through macro controls, spatial effects, and live processing. This approach enables fluid improvisation and the creation of immersive, evolving soundscapes during concerts or streaming performances. There will also be space for discussion and questions about workflow, template architecture, and creative approaches to sound design and live performance.

**Einladung: IBM Bob Public Day in Berlin** Wir laden dich herzlich zum **IBM Bob Public Day** am **26\. März 2026** in Berlin ein. Erlebe live, wie Teams mit IBM Bob Modernisierungsvorhaben **schneller, strukturierter und sicherer** umsetzen können. *Hinweis: Die genaue Adresse sowie alle organisatorischen Details findest du im Registrierungslink. Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich, um teilnehmen zu können.* **Worum geht’s?** Viele IT‑Teams, besonders im öffentlichen Sektor, arbeiten mit alten Fachverfahren, verlieren wichtiges Wissen druch Mitarbeiter die in Rente gehen und stehen unter wachsendem Modernisierungsdruck. **IBM Bob** unterstützt genau dabei. IBM Bob ist eine KI‑gestützte Entwicklungsumgebung, die dabei hilft: * **Legacy‑Systeme zu analysieren** (Code, Abhängigkeiten, Architekturhinweise), * **verstecktes Expertenwissen** sichtbar zu machen * die **Architektur, Codequalität, Tests und Modernisierung** mit **Human‑in‑the‑loop**, mit klaren **Guardrails** und vollständigem **Logging,** zu verbessern. **Veranstaltungshighlights** * Verständlicher Überblick: **Bob im Software Development Lifecycle** & sichere Nutzung * **Hands‑on Session:** gemeinsamer Golden Path + eigene Übungen im Sandbox‑Repo * Praktischer Workflow zum Mitmachen: **Analyse → Änderung → Test → Review** * Austausch & Networking mit Expert:innen —> **inklusive Pizza :)** **Veranstaltungsdetails** * **Datum:** 26.03.2026 * **Ort:** Berlin *(Details im Registrierungslink)* * **Anmeldung:** [https://ibm.biz/BdprqG](https://ibm.biz/BdprqG) *Hinweis: Eine Registrierung über den oberen Anmeldungslink ist Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme.* **Für wen?** Für IT‑Teams, Entwickler:innen, Architekt:innen und Entscheider:innen aus dem **öffentlichen Sektor** und alle, die sich für moderne Software‑Modernisierung interessieren. **Agenda** **10:30–11:00** – Ankunft **11:00–12:00** – IBM Bob in der Theorie *(optional, wenn das Webinar vom 05.03. bereits besucht wurde)* **12:00–13:00** – Snacks & Networking **13:00–17:00** – Vertiefung & Hands‑on Session **ab 17:30** – Pizza & Networking Wir freuen uns auf dich!

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

🎤 **Bereit für Bühne, Begeisterung und ein bisschen Bauchkribbeln?** Dann komm zum **Clubabend der Berliner Meisterredner** – dem Ort, an dem Worte wirken und Persönlichkeit wächst! **Was erwartet dich?** Inspiration, Abwechslung und echte Bühnenmomente: Unsere Mitglieder halten mitreißende vorbereitete Reden – mal humorvoll, mal tiefgründig, aber immer authentisch. Und wenn du willst (ganz freiwillig! 😉), kannst du bei unseren **Stegreifreden** spontan selbst ans Mikro treten – perfekt, um Lampenfieber abzubauen und Kreativität freizusetzen. ✨ **Warum solltest du kommen?** Weil du hier nicht nur reden lernst, sondern auch **wertschätzendes Feedback bekommst**, das dich persönlich und beruflich weiterbringt. Und ganz nebenbei triffst du auf tolle, redefreudige Menschen mit ähnlichen Zielen. 📍 **Wo und wann?** Im Clubraum in der Trinitatis Gemeinde (1. OG Hinterhaus – durch den Hof). Unsere Treffen folgen einem klaren, motivierenden Ablauf, der dir Sicherheit und Raum zum Ausprobieren gibt. 📌 **Neugierig geworden?** Dann schau vorbei – wir freuen uns auf dich! Mehr Infos findest du in unserem Linktree (https://linktr.ee/meisterredner)

**Dear Community,** We’re excited to welcome you to the next **NoCode Collective Club Meetup in Berlin**. Join us for an evening of practical insights into how **AI, no-code, and low-code tools** are transforming how we build products. This is not a sales-driven event. It’s designed as a balanced mix of **community innovation** and **hands-on demos from industry leaders**. **📅 March 26, 2026** **⏰ 18:00 – 21:00** *(Networking until 22:00)* **📍 Web3 Hub, Berlin** **🍕 Pizza & Drinks provided** *** ## ✨ What to Expect **🎤 Expert Talks** \| Practical insights and live builds **⚡ Real Use Cases** \| AI agents\, automation\, analytics\, and low\-code platforms **📊 Live Demos** \| See the tools in action and try them yourself **🍹 Extended Networking** \| Connect with builders\, founders\, and operators *** ## 🧠 Topics & Speakers ### 🛠️ The Future of AI-Assisted App Building & AI Agents **Speaker: Akhilesh Balakrishnan (Zoho)** Directly from the Zoho team, Akhilesh will showcase the latest major updates in the low-code world in a demo-driven session: * **AI-Assisted App Building**: Build functional apps using natural language * **AI Agents**: Deploy intelligent assistants inside your workflow * **Live Interactive Demo**: Use a special signup link to follow along and test the features in real time *** ### ⚙️ Simplify Your Workflows with Agentic Skills **Speaker: Alexander Amin** Skills allow teams to turn expertise into reusable tools. Think of them as lightweight markdown-based building blocks that capture workflow knowledge and make it executable by an AI agent on demand. No SDK. No deployment. No boilerplate. Alexander will show how workflows can be turned into reusable “skills” that help teams automate recurring processes and scale execution without additional engineering overhead. *** ### 🤖 AI in E-Commerce: From Data to Beautiful Dashboards **Speaker: Matthias Siwy (MLC-Direct)** AI development are evolving rapidly, but the real leverage comes from combining them with existing company data. Matthias will share how teams use modern AI workflows and vibe-coding to move from raw data to working analytics interfaces in hours. *** ## 🍹 Networking & Logistics After the talks, stay for pizza and drinks. We have the space at the **Web3 Hub until 22:00**, giving everyone plenty of time to discuss the demos, share projects, and meet fellow innovators from the Berlin scene.

Ever thought, "I like writing, but sometimes I wish I could create stories with people instead of alone"? In this meetup we'll be taking a little creative journey together. In small groups we'll be creating basic character sketches together and then we'll play around with these characters in stories with a little bit of randomness and some prompting. It's going to be a mix of a lot of talking and a bit of writing. Mostly, it's going to be fun, collaborative and pretty fast-paced. Because we're building each step of this together, there's no "minimum requirement" for writing or storytelling experience. You just need to be keen to be collaborative and imaginative with other people. There's a thought-out set of guidelines to steer us for the event, so you don't have to worry about what to do and can just focus on being creative. I'll bring everything you need, so you don't need to bring anything. We'll start at **15h00 sharp -** so please get to Cafe Augusta earlier; I'll be there from 14h30. We'll be done by 16h30 at the latest. I'll put a little sign on the table that says "Creating Stories Together". **Please only RSVP if you will definitely come.** Spaces are limited and I need to reserve a table for enough people. Please cancel your RSVP at least 48h before if you can't make it. The event will be in English.

Eine Veranstaltung in Berlin, zur Info: Agenda: 13:00 Uhr Begrüßung durch den FED & Wahl RG-B Leiter 13:30 Uhr Key Note: Wie kollaborative Entwicklung Innovation beschleunigt Jasmin Konnegen - CHANGE LIGHT-LY 13:50 Uhr Expertengespräch: Kombiniertes deutsch-polnisches Mindset für mehr Elektronik-Innovation Matti Kawecki - Scandinavian Business Hub 14:00 Uhr Expertengespräch Sebastian Grüber & Sebastian Nädtke - EBK-Gruppe 14:10 Uhr Expertenrunde Vertrieb: Elektronikvertrieb im Wandel – Die Herausforderungen des Generationswechsels meistern Christian Leven - ProudlyEngineeredInEurope & Nils Streyczek - bee produced 14:40 Uhr Firmenrundgang EBK 15:20 Uhr Moderiertes Netzwerken 15:50 Uhr Offener Austausch und Netzwerken bei Snacks und Getränken 17:00 Uhr Ende der Veranstaltung Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Mehr Infos und Anmeldung: https://luma.com/nt6kgzz8?tk=Nru8Jb This event will be in German, no translation provided. And please do register under the given link above.

Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace. Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten. Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns. Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

**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 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists. Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

**First meetup of the Columbus AI Engineering group.** We’ll kick things off with a practical, beginner-friendly discussion on: **How LLMs like ChatGPT actually work — and how to build real applications with them.** We’ll cover: * what’s actually happening under the hood (at a high level) * why LLMs behave the way they do (hallucinations, prompt sensitivity, etc.) * how people are building real systems with them today * where things break in practice This will be a **short, informal talk (\~15–20 min)** followed by open discussion and Q&A. Whether you’re an engineer, builder, or just curious about how modern AI systems work, you’re welcome to join. No slides, no fluff — just real conversation about real systems. We’ll hang out afterward and get to know each other.