UI/UX Design

Der Fehler beginnt nicht beim Schreiben der Anforderungen, sondern schon beim Zuhören. Während dein Stakeholder spricht, füllt dein Gehirn Lücken mit eigenen Annahmen. Du filterst und verfälschst Daten, bevor sie im Backlog landen. Wir stoppen die mentale Autokorrektur. Wir behandeln die Worte deines Gegenübers wie eine schreibgeschützte Datei. Wer die Begriffe des Kunden durch eigene "Übersetzungen" ersetzt, baut technischen Schuldenberg auf, bevor der erste Sprint startet. **Clean Language** ist kein "Soft-Skill-Kuscheln", sondern ein präziser Abfrage-Algorithmus. Du lernst, deine Rolle als "interpretierender Experte" abzulegen und stattdessen die logische Struktur des Kunden zu extrahieren. **Das nimmst du mit** * Exquisites Zuhören: Du lernst, den Fokus zu 100% beim Gegenüber zu halten - ohne internen Filter. * 3 Basis-Fragen für saubere Daten: Wir üben die Syntax, mit der du Anforderungen erhebst, ohne sie zu kontaminieren (z.B. "Und was für eine Art von X ist dieses X?"). * Metaphern-Isolierung: Du erkennst vage Begriffe ("schnell", "sicher", "intuitiv") und lernst, deren spezifische Bedeutung für den Kunden freizulegen. **Der ​Trade-off** Du verlierst die Bequemlichkeit der schnellen Interpretation, gewinnst aber absolute Klarheit darüber, was wirklich gebaut werden muss. **Der Speaker** [Tobias Brennecke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-brennecke/) ist IT-Experte und Coach aus Dortmund, der mit der Methode Clean Language Kommunikationsblockaden in IT-Projekten löst. Mit 15 Jahren IT-Praxis hilft er Teams, klarer zu kommunizieren und Missverständnisse zwischen IT und Business zu überwinden. **Die Agenda** 🤗 17:30 Opening doors 🎤 Workshop mit Tobias 🥙 Anschliessend Networking 💰 Kostenlos **Die Sponsoren** 🏢 Location: [Gerstbach](https://gerstbach.at/) 🍽️ Catering: [IIBA Austria Chapter](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba-austria-chapter/) **🎤 Call for Speakers & Sponsoren!** Und wenn du selbst etwas erzählen willst oder eine Idee für einen Talk hast, dann melde dich einfach. Auch suchen wir nicht nur Sprecher, sondern neue Lokationen zum Vortragen. 👉 **RSVP now!** Die Plätze sind begrenzt, also melde dich bitte an. Wie immer freuen wir uns sehr auf dich!

**Agenda:** 18:30 - Gather 18:45 - Talk: Change Management in SMEs & Startups 19:15 - Round Table Discussions: Your Project Issues 20:30 - Finish \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎤 TALK: Change Management in SMEs & Startups** *by Khurram Iftikhar* **Part 1:** Kübler-Ross Change Curve * How indivisuals within organizations deal with change * Empathy-based leadership * Practical use-cases from real experience **Part 2:** Agile Project Management * Manage expected changes * Documenting expected changes * Ensuring smooth delivery * Controlling scope, time and priorities * Personal experiences from Khurram and a meme or two ;-) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **👥 Round Table Discussions: Your Project Issues** Before and during the event we will be collecting issues from participants that we will discuss in a round table format. MODERATORS NEEDED!!! 🙏🏻 If you would like to moderate a discussion, please get in touch with Timo! We still need 2 or 3 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Light snacks and drinks will be provided. If any company would like to sponsor this we would be grateful! 🙏🏻 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- REMEMBER ... our meetups are for anyone interested in improving their project skills, not just those in Agile projects. If you have any ideas for future events or talks you'd like to give, please feel free to msg our group organiser Timo

Get ready for an epic night of board games at the SpielBar! 🌟 We're hosting a monthly Meetup where you can dive into a world of fun, strategy, and laughter. From easy-going games for beginners to thrilling challenges for the pros, we have something for everyone. Don't worry about the rules; I'll be there to walk you through every step, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. The SpielBar offers a fantastic selection of games, so you're in for a treat! RSVP now to secure your spot, and join us for an evening full of board games, and fun. 🎲🎉🏳️‍🌈 **How does it work?** We meet at 6:30 pm. Once we're gathered, we'll choose the games we want to play. If we're more than 6 people, we'll split up and play different games simultaneously. You can, of course, bring a board game with you and suggest it! We will finish the event by bringing everyone together again for a casual get-together.

**Next Node\.js Vienna Meetup → May the 4th\, 2026 \| 18:00 @ LEAN‑CODERS Office \(1030 Wien\)** Two sharp talks. Real-world use cases. 🎤 **Edouard Maleix** — *How AI-First Dev Teams Build Collective Intelligence — One Attributed Mistake at a Time* 🎤 **Stefan Rath** — *CI/CD Excellence - Deploying Node.js Apps with European Cloud Independence* 🎤 **Christoph Walcher** — *The Hands-Off Maintainer: Seamless npm Releases with OIDC & Release Please* Whether you're deep in production or just Node-curious — you'll leave smarter (and probably full, too). 👉 RSVP now on Meetup 📍 Location: Hainburgerstraße 33, 1030 Wien 🍻 Drinks & snacks included **Want to speak, sponsor, or support?** Ping us at hello@lean-coders.at And yes — join our Discord to stay ahead of the curve.

**PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE PAGE LINKED BELOW** https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/events/313880280/ This event is in partnership with the Vienna Agile Meetup Group, which is a separate partner group of the Vienna Agile Community. This event will be held in-person and in English **Vienna Agile Meetup Group Link:** https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/ See you there :-) \- Timo Higgs *Group Organiser*

Hello Viennovans! Pickwick's is getting quizzical every monday night! You have a chance to win a round of shots, a 40€ bar tab and/or eternal bragging rights 😉 Teams of up to 6 people, reserve your spot today! Start time is 7! FREE SHOT FOR EVERYONE COMING FROM VIENNOVA!

**What is Innate Dance?** Innate Dance is a joyful approach to movement, which invites deeper embodiment and self-connection through butoh inspired movement, Noguchi Taiso exercises, the Seki Method, somatic attention and imagination. We shake it out, breaking up stuck energy held in the body, and explore new movement possibilities from a place of alignment and sensitivity. Thanks to our open awareness we can be surprised by lesser-known parts of ourselves and come to appreciate our innate wisdom in movement. Through exercises, explorations and improvisations we build trust in the body that knows how it would like to move and express itself, and when we follow our innate dance, it just feels good! There is also time and space to dance freely, to enjoy the music in your body and to let go! Ultimately, it's about feeling more 'in' our body and grounding joy. **When? Where? How much?** **Mondays 19:30-21:00** in Studio 2, Tanz\*Hotel, Zirkusgasse 35, 1020 Wien Try out € 16\,\- \| One class drop\-in € 21\,\- \| Student € 10\,\- \| 5 x class pass €95\,\- \| 1 x class pass for rest of semester € 224\,\- \(or €16/class\) **Who teaches the course?** Jess is a dancer and psychotherapist (humanistic and integrative), who loves shaping classes that offer the space to explore the many facets of being human. Sometimes this learning involves physically embodying non-humans like trees, fish and wind, so we can get out of our limited-human-thinking-mind and into the bigger wisdom available through imagination and our body. At other times it's about dancing textures, sensations or taking on the energy of parts of ourselves so we can know them better. Jess has danced all her life and has been exploring butoh dance for the past eleven years alongside her psychotherapeutic practice. She is co-author of *The Seki Method - Basics* (now available to buy online via website), is a Seki Method Facilitator, and was a 2024 student at the Im_Flieger Schule researching dance and healing.

\# MICROSOFT FABRIC USER GROUP AUSTRIA **Achtes Meetup \| 07\. Mai 2026 \| ab 18:00 Uhr \(vor Ort\)** 📍 Cloudflight GmbH ([Walcherstraße 1A/Stiege 3, 3. Stock, 1020 Wien](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x476da818996cbc03:0x1982d7cc1b9d2c4c?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)) 🍴 Snacks & Drinks 🖥️ Nur Vorort (kein Online) 💬 Session: Englisch Wir freuen uns, euch zum achten **Meetup** der **Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria** einzuladen. Unsere Community trifft sich **monatlich** und rotiert dabei zwischen **Wien, Graz** und **Linz**. Diesmal sind wir bei **Cloudflight** in **Wien** rein Vorort zu Gast. **AGENDA** **18:00** – Ankommen · Leute kennenlernen · Snacks & Drinks genießen **18:45** – Begrüßung · Update: *What's New* **19:00** – *Weaving CI/CD into Fabric: Implementing CI/CD Best Practices with fabric-cicd* \| **[Stefan Mikic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-mikic-1a76361a3/),** Cloudflight (englisch) **20:00** – Offene Runde · Fragen, Austausch & gemütlicher Ausklang **ABSTRACT** *Weaving CI/CD into Fabric: Implementing CI/CD Best Practices with fabric-cicd* - **Stefan Mikic** Every great fabric starts with the right threads but what happens when your Microsoft Fabric workflows are held together by manual Git actions, slow deployments, and the occasional human error? Things start to unravel. In this session, learn to stitch together a solution using the Python Library fabric-ci-cd, weaving CI/CD best practices across DEV, TEST, and PROD workspaces, with version control, automated pipelines, and complete isolation of PROD. Come see it in action, and leave with the patterns you need to weave CI/CD into your own Fabric! 🧵🪡

A meetup for everyone interested in game and multimedia development using the [Godot](https://godotengine.org/) engine. Every month, we present our projects, share our experiences, and learn from each other. **6:30 PM** Welcome and quick intro **6:45 PM** Talks * Michael: GodotCon Amsterdam Recap * Flo: Utilizing Player Expectations for Tutorials * Matthias: What is a hint_string and why I would touch that If you want to give a talk at a future event, get in touch! Anything related to Godot or game dev in general is fair game: your current project, a specific issue or bug you need help with, a cool feature or design you want to highlight or general processes, tools and tips. **8:00 PM** Open space: Enjoy a drink, discuss tonight's topics, meet new people, share insights or show your games until 9:00 PM (and often longer) The event language is **English**. Doors open at **6 PM**. Rumor has it that we sometimes order pizza before the talks start. Location: **[Metalab main room](https://metalab.at/)** (please check the [Code of Conduct](https://metalab.at/wiki/Code_of_Conduct/en)). Try the door and don't worry if it is locked. Just ring the bell and wait a little. For questions, suggestions, or talk slots, you can join the [Godot Discord channel](https://discord.gg/6E3sUrpR) hosted by [Pioneers of Game Development Austria](https://pgda.at/), or contact the organizers Erik, Michael, and Jan via E-Mail at **godot dot austria at proton dot me**.

# **Day DJ Series at Villa Vida: DJ Joy Resistance** Day DJ is a weekly series at Villa Vida Café. Each Friday, local DJs take over the space and share their sound in a daytime setting. The focus is on new talent, experimentation, and community. This is a place to build sets, try ideas, and connect through music. The format is open and relaxed. You can come to listen, work, meet people, or stay for the full set. The aim is to create a consistent platform where DJs grow their practice and support each other. *** ## **DJ Joy Resistance** DJ Joy Resistance brings an approach rooted in energy, connection, and movement. Their sets focus on creating a shared atmosphere rather than sticking to rigid genre boundaries, allowing space for experimentation and flow. *** DJs have played a central role in queer culture. In spaces where queer people were excluded, DJs created environments where identity and expression could exist. Through sound, they shaped rooms, built connections, and guided shared experiences. Many of the sounds and practices that define nightlife today grew out of queer spaces. House, disco, and club culture were shaped by queer communities, especially Black and Latinx scenes. Day DJ continues this history by creating space for new voices and keeping this culture active.

**The State of Czech Game Development** Jarek Kolář, CEO of INGAME STUDIOS, a Brno-based, Italian-owned Czech game studio known for Crime Boss. He has previously contributed to titles such as Vigor, DayZ, Mafia II, Mafia III, and Vietcong. He will give us a snapshot of the Czech game development scene, featuring studios, projects, and current realities in a challenging market. The presentation aims to spark discussion on how Central European studios can navigate the ongoing crisis together and build more stable, sustainable futures. **After some announcement we will look at at least 2 games** \* Trailblazer / Alex Grenus \* Web Lab / Ben Wahl Can‘t wait. The Gamedev Meetup is sponsored by the best Co-Working Space in Town Das Packhaus ( [https://www.daspackhaus.at/](https://www.daspackhaus.at/) ). Cannot wait to see you there Michael ( [https://bsky.app/profile/asebist.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/asebist.bsky.social) )

Dear artists, This time we will draw Ivo again! See you all there! :)

PUNCH & PAINT winter special: with punch⛄️ You are welcome to join the art event hosted by Vrovro Geiger 🍷Get together to become creative🎨 Choose a painting you like to paint and register for the artistic come-together Please, register here: vrovro.geiger@gmx.at choose image you like to paint https://vrovro.at/2022/06/01/wine-paint-2024/ Everything is going to be explained in English, no previous knowledge needed fee: 45€/person (includes paint, canvas, space, artist expertise, a beautiful time, glass of punch) time: Sunday, 15th of December 2024 (minimum 10 participants – then it is going to take place) location: Planquadrat, Margaretenstraße 30-34 (please use the metal door on the left side of the gas station), 1040 Looking forward to meeting you😊 www.vrovro.at

Durch das offene Training schaffen wir einen regelmäßigen Ort zum gemeinsamen Improvisieren. Hier können alle mitmachen - es ist keine Vorerfahrung notwendig und wir begeben uns nach einem Kennenlernen und Aufwärmen in die Welt der Impro Szenen und Kurzformate. Es ist sowohl ein Platz zum Ausprobieren für neue ImprospielerInnen als auch zum Üben und Weiterentwickeln für erfahrene ImprospielerInnen. Eintritt: Freie Spende! For Improv in the english language please have a look at the International Improv Community in Vienna ([IICV](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/International-Improv-Wien/)) on meetup!

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

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

Come out and test our games. Our CSE 5912: Game Design and Development class is showing off their latest games. Come and play test and mingle. Where: Game Arena, Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Here are two of their video trailers: [https://youtu.be/t_kZYI5zMQc](https://youtu.be/t_kZYI5zMQc) [https://youtu.be/iO_27fD1lj0](https://youtu.be/iO_27fD1lj0)

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Practical AI for Power BI Developers A year ago, “agentic AI” was mostly hype for Power BI teams. Today, it deserves your undivided attention. For Power BI pros, there is now a real opportunity to reduce repetitive development work, accelerate delivery, and help developers do more, but only when strong DataOps practices are in place to make AI workflows effective. This session is a no-nonsense introduction to effective AI patterns for Power BI and Fabric development. Along the way, we will make sense of the growing pile of terminology, including skills, plugins, hooks, and MCP. You will see examples of how modern AI tooling can help with development tasks across Power BI and Fabric, along with the prerequisites, guardrails, and DataOps principles needed to use it responsibly. Whether you're burned out on AI hype or already using Copilot CLI daily, this session will show you the foundations that are finally making AI-assisted development genuinely useful.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com