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Camunda Meetup Vienna - Agentic AI: Heute das Morgen gestalten
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**Datum**: Dienstag, 16. Juni
š **Ort**: Spaces office am Hauptbahnhof Wien, Gertrude-Frƶhlich-Sandner-StraĆe 2, Turm 9, 9. Stock
š„ Du bist zum ersten Mal bei uns? Hier findest du eine kurze Video-Wegbeschreibung zum Veranstaltungsort: [Video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pHIFcU8NuzA)
š **Zeit**: Ab 17:00 Uhr \| Programm ab 18:00 Uhr
š» Online: [Teams-Link](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/326447769919067?p=Qzpvquc2H0PC8JnJLT)
*GroĆe Konferenzen geben dir den Ćberblick. Wir geben dir den Austausch.*
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Agentic AI ist kein Zukunftsthema mehr - sie verƤndert gerade, wie Prozesse gedacht, gebaut und gesteuert werden. Beim nƤchsten Camunda Vienna Meetup schauen wir gemeinsam, was das heute schon bedeutet und wohin die Reise geht.
**\- heute\. \| Was Agentic AI schon kann\.**
Jan Szkandera & Harald HƤfele von Magenta Telekom zeigen, wie sie mit Camunda und *Agentic Orchestration* sensitive Vertragskündigungen über mehrere Systeme hinweg automatisiert haben - inklusive KI-gestützter Validierung, BPMN-Steuerung und Live-Demo. (ā [mehr Details](https://www.camundacon.com/event-session/camundacon-amsterdam-2026/automating-sensitive-contract-terminations-with-agentic-orchestration/))
**\- morgen\. \| Wohin die Reise geht\.**
Ein Streifzug durch die CamundaCon 2026: die groĆen Themen, die wichtigsten Entwicklungen.
Als Highlight: **ProcessOS**, Camundas neue KI-Schicht, die GeschƤftsprozesse selbst erkennt, neu entwirft und laufend optimiert.
Frisch von der Konferenz!
**\- gestalten\. \| Gemeinsam diskutieren\.**
Nach der Pause laden wir zur [Fishbowl-Diskussion](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishbowl_(Diskussionsmethode)): Ein kleiner Kreis diskutiert offen. Wer etwas beitragen mƶchte, setzt sich dazu. Auch die Online-Community ist aktiv dabei.
Die Themen kommen von euch.
Unsere Leitfragen: Wie integriere ich Agentic AI in bestehende Prozesse (ohne die Kontrolle zu verlieren)? Wie verƤndert sich Verantwortung (wenn Agenten Entscheidungen treffen)? Wer trƤgt die Verantwortung in Zukunft (wenn einzelne Personen mit Agenten den Output ganzer Abteilungen erreichen)? Und wessen Aufgabe ist Governance?
Neben den Experten von [JIT](https://jit.at/) und [Phactum](https://phactum.at/) haben sich bereits weitere GrƶĆen der Community, [Tomas Walek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaswalek/) (Astomicon) und [Olivier Fay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivierfay/) von Camunda angekündigt.
***Wie kann ich mich einbringen?***
*Welche Fragen brennen dir unter den NƤgeln? Wirf sie in die Kommentare. Die interessantesten Themen nehmen wir mit in die Fishbowl.*
*Abgestimmt wird direkt beim Meetup.* *Themen bitte bis inkl. 15. Juni einreichen.*
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**Agenda**
17:00 ā Doors open & Networking
18:00 ā BegrüĆung 18:10 ā Magenta Telekom: Agentic Orchestration in der Praxis
18:35 ā CamundaCon Highlights & ProcessOS
19:00 ā Pause & Networking
19:30 ā Fishbowl-Diskussion
20:30 ā Abschluss & Networking
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**--> Jetzt anmelden!**
**Hinweis:** Wir planen, den Abend aufzuzeichnen. Wer damit nicht einverstanden ist, bitte uns bei der Veranstaltung informieren.
Agentic development with GitLab & AI-driven Legacy Archeology
In the last session before the summer break, we will focus on the "friends" part of our Meetup and explore how you can speed up feature development using AI agents with GitLab and AI-driven Legacy Archeology.
**THIS MEETUP WILL BE IN-PERSON** šŗ
**RSVPing ins mandatory**, as there will be a mandatory **registration a the entrance**, do not forget to bring an id document (Führerschein is enough).
**What to expect:**
š£ļø Two or three speakers
š„ Meet old and new friends from the community
š Free food
š Open-end and free drinks afterwards
āļø Just RSVP!
Agenda:
* 17:30 - Doors open
* 18:00 - Welcome by SQUER and andamp
* 18:15 - First talk
* 19:00 - Break
* 19:15 - Second talk
* 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking
* 21:50 - Doors closing
š **Talks:**
š£ļø PĆ©ter Bozsó - **Agentic development with GitLab**
š£ļø Christoph Havlicek - **AI-driven Legacy Archeology or The Secret of the Lost Legacy Specification**
š§āš» **Speakers:**
**Péter Bozsó** is an Ecosystem Solutions Architect at GitLab by day, lifelong software engineer by night. In his hands-on, demo-heavy talk, he will walk you through how the use of AI agents with GitLab can significantly speed up shipping features without compromising on either code quality or security.
**Christoph Havlicek** is heading the Transformation Unit @ SQUER, where he is using his tech-skills to boost complex IT-projects. He is experienced in leading agile teams, while constantly striving to create software-solutions that are both sustainable and flexible.
In his talk he will share how SQUER leverages AI to boost modernizations by extracting knowledge and features from the legacy in an ai-driven structured approach.
Location, Food & Drinks are **sponsored** **by AWS š«¶**
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Whether youāre a seasoned speaker or stepping onto the stage for the first time, weād love to have you share your insights at one of our upcoming events. Interested in giving a talk?
Let us know!
Our formats:
⢠Full talks (\~30 to 45 min.)
⢠Short talks (\~15 min.)
Architecture & Development in the New
We are living through one of the most transformative shifts in software development history. AI is accelerating the pace of change faster than our architectures, teams, and processes can keep up ā and that raises hard questions we can no longer defer.
This meetup brings together engineers, architects, and tech leaders to have an honest conversation about where we are headed.
**Topics we'll explore:**
* **AI Burnout & the Human Side of Acceleration** ā What happens to developers when the tools move faster than the people using them?
* **Supervising AI Models in Production** ā Who is responsible when the model decides?
* **Brain Drain & Talent Shifts** ā Is the industry losing deep expertise to abstraction layers?
* **The Future of SDLC** ā How do we design software lifecycles when generation is instant but understanding is not?
* **Future Interfaces** ā What will human-computer interaction look like in 5 years?
* **Mass Code & Maintainability** ā Are we building a mountain of technical debt we will never be able to climb?
* **Security by Architecture** ā How do we ensure end-to-end security when the stack is more complex than ever?
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**Date:** June 16th š **Time:** 18:00 š **Location:** Accenture BƶrsengebƤude, Schottenring 16, Wien 1010, Future Camp
**Headline Speaker:** "How the SDLC changed with AI" , Michael Polonskiy
**Panel:**
* Michael Polonskiy, Accenture
* Mathias, Dangl, Fab4mind
* David Leitner, SQUER
* Peter Jaschke, Accenture
* Bernhard Goetzendorfer, AI Factory
XR - What Now?
Dear community members,
our next XR Austria event is just around the corner!
In collaboration with Niklas Kettner from [VR Expert](https://vr-expert.de/) and Olivier Schaffer from [vrei](https://vrei.at/), we are very excited to host a networking event to (re)connect XR developers and creators based in Austria.
And as always, expect a fun time together and great conversations!
Attendees will also get exclusive hands-on access to a next-generation XR headset by PICO brought by Niklas from VR Expert. As this cutting-edge technology has not yet been publicly released, interested testers are asked to indicate their interest in the RSVP: [https://vr-expert.de/vienna-xr-workshop-day/](https://vr-expert.de/vienna-xr-workshop-day/) as additional participation guidelines will apply.
**AGENDA**
⢠18:00ā19:00: Open doors & soft opening
⢠19:00ā19:30: Welcoming words
⢠19:30ā22:00: Networking, experience corners, snacks & drinks
**EXPERIENCE CORNERS**
Will be announced in the coming days
**LOCATION**
The event will take place at [HOIV - Home of Innovation, in the ArsenalstraĆe 11, 1030 Vienna](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BEQjiMgqLgk1L4YEA). Entrance via Hüttenbrennergasse (orange-colored driveway). The entrance is located at the back of the building. Free company parking is available in any open parking spaces (Barrier-free access and an elevator to the VR Lab on the 1st floor are available.)
We look forward to seeing you there!
***ā¢ā¢ā¢Event hosted by vrei, supported by the Vienna Business Agency, VR Expert and PICO, powered by vrisch and immereaā¢ā¢ā¢***
SQUER Brainfood Event: Agentic development with GitLab & AI Legacy Archeology
**āļø š TO THE EVENT:** [Agentic development with GitLab & AI-driven Legacy Archeology](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/314691985/)**āļø**
In cooperation with the [Java and Friends](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/) Community we are hosting a meetup **at the AWS VIE11 Office**
**š** Please register on the dedicated [Agentic development with GitLab & AI-driven Legacy Archeology](https://www.meetup.com/java-and-friends/events/314691985/) Page to join us on June 16th at 5:30 PM
š„³ We are looking forward to seeing you there!
IBM Bob (Coding) Watch Party in Vienna
Developers, this oneās for you - We are rolling out a series of hands-on developer events around IBM Bob ā the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ship better code, faster.
What makes these events stand out?
š©āš»šØāš»š§āš»šŖ© Watch Parties in Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich...
Join live sessions together with other developers ā not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning in real time.
Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared experience.
The (Coding) Watch Parties will take place on
\- 16th June\,
\- 20th August\,
\- 5th October and
\- 1st December
*The Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets are limited.*
š„·š§āāļøš§šŖ Hands-on + Community-first
From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers.
Bob is built to support everything from modernization to secure, enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC ā and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice.
If youāre curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in.
We will add more Bob events to the calendar soon. Feel free to ***get subscribed to our Luma calendar* to stay uptodate for ALL upcoming events early on** and get registered for the events you like to join either here on Meetup or on our central Luma calendar: š [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob)
**Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here:
š [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)
AI Afterwork #4 ā Summer Edition
Dear AI Austrians,
Itās time to get together again.
**No agenda, no talks, no program.** Just good conversations, familiar faces, and meeting new people from the AI Austria community.
Whether youāve joined our meetups before or this would be your first one: youāre warmly invited. Come by for a quick hello or stay the whole evening ā totally up to you.
šLocation:
Gleis//Garten
Eichenstrasse 2, 1120 Vienna
š Time:
From 18:30 - open end.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there,
AI Austria
UI/UX Design Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
How 3 different designers use AI in their workflow
Ahead of Config, where a million new AI features will probably drop, weāre meeting to do a little reality check and talk about the current state of AI-assisted design. Yes, everyone feel overwhelmed. And no, you donāt have to deal with all that alone, wondering whether youāre on the right track. Letās hear from 3 product designers sharing their experiences so far and chat together afterwards.
ā ļø Important: Spots are limited, so make sure to **[RSVP on the official Figma website only](https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-vienna-presents-ai-in-the-design-process-3-designers-share-whats-working/)**. We will use Figma guestlist for check-in, so please make sure
you're registered there.
**Agenda**
18:00 Come together & welcome drinks
18:15 Intro from Friends of Figma Vienna
18:30-20:00 Talks by speakers
20:00-21:00 Discussion, networking & chill
**Speaker Lineup**
Masha Popel, Lead Product Designer @ Storylane
Xenia Tracenco, Senior Product Designer @ Refurbed
Amirhossein Shamlou, Head of Product Design @ Eversports
The vibe is casual and relaxed ā think drinks and pizza with friends who just happen to love designšš»
**Want to collab/host our next event?** Contact organizer via [anastasia@gromontova.com](http://anastasia@gromontova.com.)
Requirements Engineering & AI - Ćber Agenten und Personas
**Requirements Engineering & AI**
Wir haben für den 17.6. zwei grossartige Speakerinnen gewonnen, welche über Requirements Engineering & den Impact von AI berichten werden. Zwei Talks zum **Thema Agenten und Personas** und anschliessend Diskussionen dazu.
**"KI goes Hollywood: Gib deiner KI eine Haltung und Rolle. Personas im Zeitalter von KI" von Christina Rohrmoser (LEAN-CODERS)**
KI ist nur so gut wie die Perspektive, die wir ihr mitgeben. Doch in der Praxis passiert genau das selten: Personas werden halbherzig erstellt, falls überhaupt ā und dann selten bis gar nicht verwendet. Und das, obwohl sie Gold wert sind, wenn es um die Nutzung von KI geht.
Ein tiefes PersonenverstƤndnis ist der Schlüssel. Nicht als Steckbrief, sondern als fiktive Haltung. Egal ob KI, KI-Agent oder Agentic AI: die Persona ist immer relevant, da sie der KI mitteilt, in welchem Kontext eine Entscheidung zu treffen ist ā und für wen. In meinem Talk zeige ich, nach welchen Kriterien eine Persona zu erstellen ist, damit KI die ihr zugewiesene Rolle spielen kann ā und wie groĆ der Unterschied ist, wenn KI rollenlos bleibt.
Denn ohne Haltung passiert genau das, was viele Anwender:innen bereits erlebt haben: Die KI antwortet ā aber am eigentlichen Problem vorbei.
**"KI-Agenten - eine neue Generation von Requirements Engineers?" von Brigitte Rafael**
Chatbots sind bereits veraltet, KI-Agenten sind das neue Schlagwort. Wer nicht selbst schon einen Agenten gebaut hat, wird in IT-Kreisen mittlerweile schon fast schrƤg angeschaut. Aber was kƶnnen solche Agenten wirklich und wie funktionieren sie?
Der Vortrag bietet eine kompakte Einführung in KIāAgenten ā was sie sind, wie sie funktionieren und warum sie zunehmend eine ernsthafte Rolle spielen.
Wie sieht das im Requirements Engineering aus? Da Agenten ja quasi alles können, können sie auch einen Requirements Engineer ersetzen? Ein Erfahrungsbericht über ein Experiment dazu rundet den Vortrag ab.
**Die Sponsoren**
š¢ Location & Catering wird von [LEAN-CODERS](https://lean-coders.at/) bereit gestellt.
**š¤ 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.
š **RSVP now!**
Die PlƤtze sind begrenzt, also melde dich bitte an. Wie immer freuen wir uns sehr auf dich!
Vienna Audio Exchange #8
**Letās keep this Vienna Audio Exchange outside āļø**
Producers, synth addicts, DJs, musicians, sound designers, composers, and audio enthusiasts of all levels are welcome š
š On the **Donaukanal** between **Salztorbrücke & Marienbrücke,** where they have recently installed a series of benches with big tables. I will share the exact location (table) on the comments once I'm there.
š **Wednesday, June 17th ā 19:00**
Same VAE spirit, just with fresh air: Weāll hang out, chat about projects, exchange ideas, and of course geek out about sound, music, and gear, just in a more laid-back, riverside setting š§š
š This time itās **BYOB & snacks**, so bring whatever youād like to drink, snack or share. As always, RSVP if you can ( free Meetup subscription quirks š
), but feel free to join even if it says āSold Outā š¤«
Looking forward to a chilled evening by the water with good people and good conversations!
37. Google Cloud Meetup
**Summer is heating up, and so is the Vienna tech scene!**
We are thrilled to invite you to our next **Google Cloud Meetup this June**. As we head into the summer season, weāre keeping the energy high and bringing the Vienna tech community back together to look past the AI hype and dive straight into **real-world, production-ready deployments**.
This June, we are focusing on practical, enterprise-grade execution. How do you take advanced Google Cloud tools and deploy them to solve massive, seasonal operational headaches in traditional industries?
Get ready for an evening of deep architectural insights, backend integration breakdowns, and networking with fellow cloud enthusiasts.
*\*This event is free of charge and only takes place on-site!\**
**Talk #1: Next-Gen Automotive Customer Service: Deploying an AI-Driven Virtual Agent for Jepsen Autogruppe** [[Magnus Wagner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/magnus-wagner1/), Cloud Data & AI Engineer, happtiq - [Miro Michalicka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalicka/), Cloud Architect, happtiq]
*How do you handle thousands of dealership service calls during tire change season without inflating call center costs? Join us to see how Jepsen Autogruppe developed an AI-driven voice agent using Google Cloudās CCAI Platform and Dialogflow CX.*
*This session covers the deployment of an intelligent virtual agent that automatically schedules seasonal tire changes and workshop appointments while also routing sales inquiries to the right representatives. Weāll explore the underlying multi-dealership architecture, backend integrations with Porsche Informatics Service Booking API and the lead management system AutoCRM, and the DevOps environment driving enterprise-grade efficiency.*
**Talk #2: Game Development assistant with Gemini Live and Unity - Real-time Multimodal Pair Programming** [**[Nikolai Danylchyk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolai-dan/)**, Cloud Customer Engineer, Google]
*Discover how next-gen AI can revolutionize your game development workflow. In this session, weāll explore how Gemini Live integrates with Unity to act as a real-time, multimodal pair programmer. Learn how to leverage voice, sight, and code inputs simultaneously to build, debug, and iterate on games faster than ever before.*
**Meetup schedule:**
Check-In: 17:30 - 18:00
Talk #1: 18:00 - 18:30
Quiz: 18:30 - 18:45 (w/ some cool gifts)
Break & Networking: 18:45 - 19:15
Talk #2: 19:15 - 19:45
Networking & Drinks: 19:45 - 21:00
*Organized by [happtiq](https://www.happtiq.com/) and [Posedio](https://www.posedio.com/)!*
**š¢ Still want to take the stage?**
If you have a story to tell about AI, Infrastructure Modernization, or Cloud Security, weād love to hear from you for our future events! š[ ](https://www.meetup.com/google-cloud-meetup-vienna/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)[Fill out the Speaker Form here](https://forms.gle/fWX6me3JsxR9Fr518)
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Language of the MeetUp: **ENGLISH**
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**Location:** **weXelerate Auditiorium, PraterstraĆe 1**
Simply take the U1/U4 to Schwedenplatz. The Auditorium of weXelerate can be accessed via TaborstraĆe or PraterstraĆe. If you're arriving by car, [here ](https://goo.gl/maps/YyuFDngPCKbTpveT8)is a garage where you could park.
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If you want to maximize your cloud expertise this season, we highly recommend checking out the **/dev/cloud Developer Day with happtiq!** Itās the perfect warm-up event leading right up to our meetup, packed with deeper deep-dives, hands-on insights, and networking.
š **[Click here to secure your spot](https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/dev-cloud-developer-day-vienna)**
šļø **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
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If you have any questions feel free to contact us [[hello@happtiq.com](http://hello@happtiq.com/)].
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WINE & PAINT
WINE & PAINT
You are welcome to join the art event hosted by Vrovro Geiger
š·Get together to become creativešØ
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/](https://vrovro.at/2022/06/01/wine-paint-2024/)
Everything is going to be explained in English, no previous knowledge needed
fee:
45ā¬/person (includes paint, canvas, space, artist expertise, a beautiful time, glass of punch)
time:
Sunday, 21st of June 2026
(minimum 10 participants ā then it is going to take place)
location:
Planquadrat, MargaretenstraĆe 30-34 (please use the metal door on the left side of the gas station), 1040
Looking forward to meeting youš
[www.vrovro.at](www.vrovro.at)
Microsoft Build //localhost Vienna ā Bringing Build to the local AI community
Microsoft Build //localhost Vienna ā Bringing Build to the local AI community
Why travel to Build when we can bring the most relevant insights to Vienna?
On June 16, 2026, the **[Global AI Community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-ai-community/)** Vienna Chapter together with the Austrian MVP community will host a Microsoft Build //localhost event at the Microsoft Office Vienna.
š Weāll distill and deliver the most important announcements from Build 2026.
š No travel. No hype. Just what matters for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech professionals.
Spots are limited ā register early:
**https://globalai.community/events/build-localhost/7vkk2lve/**
Event details
š Location: Microsoft Office, Am Europlatz 3, 1120 Vienna
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Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
ā° Time: 14:00ā18:00
š„ Format: In-person only (no virtual option, no recordings)
š¶ Cost: Free (registration required)
š Language: English
Looking forward to bringing the community together and making Build tangible at a local level.
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Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## š¤ Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
š” About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations ā 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 ā no guesswork required.
š ļø 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!)
š Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
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!
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the worldās largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping whatās possible. Since then, weāve built a suite of AIādriven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomesāaccelerating benefits decisions for our Nationās Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcomeādriven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**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
Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry | Design Your Own Custom Candle
## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free!
Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **youāll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether youāre coming solo or with friends, itās designed to be simple, creative, and a good time.
Weāll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and weāll handle the rest.
While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for.
Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/)
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### What to Expect:
* Guided candle making experience
* Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance
* 100% soy wax candles
* Optional drinks and snacks
* Time to relax while your candle cools
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### Important Notes:
* Please arrive on time so we can start together
* Candles will need time to set before taking home
* This is a beginner-friendly event
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### RSVP Required
Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games!
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided!
Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar:
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
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, weāll 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. Weāll 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. Weāll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
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