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Finnish Game Industry QA Meetup June 2026
**Welcome to the fourth Finnish Game Industry QA Meetup!**
The theme for this event will be “AI and QA”, something that has been requested since the first FGIQA meetup. We are sure that many of you are quite familiar with the topic of AI, and with this event we want to focus on what the current relationship between QA and AI is, and where it might be going in the future.
This event is for everyone interested in QA in the games industry, meaning whether you are a seasoned game industry veteran or someone just starting their journey; as long as you have interest towards quality assurance in games, you are welcomed into our event.
**Host**
This meetup will be hosted by [Unity](https://unity.com/)!
Your host will be [Justina Rautio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/justina-rautio/).
**Venue**
Unity Technologies Finland, Kaivokatu 6, 6th floor, 00100 Helsinki
**Unity Visitor Registration**
Unity’s office requires registration from all visitors to their own system.
We will send a separate registration form to everyone who RVSP'd 'yes' to the event via Meetup's own messaging function.
**Arrival Instructions**
The address is Kaivokatu 6, next to the Burger King. The street doors will be open only until 18:00, so please make sure to arrive before that time. Unity's office is on the 6th floor, and the lifts will be open to the 6th floor 17:30-17:45.
You can find the accessible ramp from the Keskuskatu side.
Please inform the hosts of your accessibility needs. The street entrance doors do not open automatically from the street-side, as the push-button to open them is only on the inside.
**Catering and refreshments**
There will be light snacks, soda, tea and coffee available on the venue.
**Event Program**
17.30 - 17.45 Doors open, check-in at reception, mingling
17.45 - 18.00 Opening words from organizing team and Unity
18.00 - 18.35 1st presentation + Q&A
18.35 - 18.45 Break
18.45 - 19.20 2nd presentation + Q&A
19.20 - 19.50 Mingling
20.00 Venue closes
**Let's be polite**
Please respect host and arrival time slot 17.30 - 17.45
Please remember to update your RVSP in time case you cannot participate. Please do this in advance if you know you cannot participate, since people in the waitlist might not be able to have enough time to prepare for the event if they get a spot at the last minute.
**Accessibility Information**
Unity office can be accessed via a ramp, and an accessible lift. Inside the office, there is one accessible toilet in the reception. Gender-neutral toilets are in the hallway from reception to the lounge, and women's and men's toilets are in the kitchen.
The snacks will be served on an elevated floor with no ramp, so please inform the hosts well in advance of any needs and we can accommodate the set up of snacks.
**Additional guidelines to attendees**
\- Please avoid coming in with any strong smells\, such as perfumes\, cologne or other\.
\- Please inform the hosts of any accessibility or dietary needs well in advance\.
\- Note\! Unity is a shoe\-free office\. You can bring your coolest socks\, or use one of the visitor slippers\.
\- If you have any questions about the event\, feel free to contact Mikael Paananen \(Our main coordinator\) via Meetup's chat
\- If you have any questions about the venue\, feel free to contact the events host Justina Rautio via Meetup's chat
**Presentations**
Our speakers are:
Risto Mikkola from Unity!
Aleksandr Tereshchenko from Unity!
Kimmo Frisk from Iceflake Studios!
**From AI Skeptic to Power User – QA edition**
**Speakers:** Risto Mikkola and Aleksandr Tereshchenko
Two senior engineers from Unity, Risto Mikkola and Aleksandr Tereshchenko, share how they went from cautious AI users to leveraging it as a daily productivity multiplier — without letting "AI slop" leak into production. The last part of the session is a Q&A / discussion with the room.
**IceQAi: Leveraging AI to reduce your manual workload**
**Speaker:** Kimmo Frisk
Complex games bring with them a mountain of bug tickets and documentation, which can quickly overwhelm a small QA team. To help deal with the growing workload, Kimmo started building an AI helper called “IceQAi.” Join him as he breaks down his key findings, what worked, what failed, and the true potential of AI in the QA process.
**We are excited to welcome you to the meetup!**
Best Regards,
The Organizing Team
Meetup #15: Integer maths and custom standard library
Please join us for our **15th official C++ Helsinki Meetup**!
Summer is right around the corner, but before Summer breaks we meet again for talks and discussion about the C++ programming language.
The meetup will be hosted at our sponsor, **[Hive Helsinki](https://www.hive.fi/)**, a software engineering program built on collaborative, project-based learning at **Haapaniemenkatu 5, 00530 Helsinki**.
Anyone interested in the C++ programming language is welcome to attend!
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**Code of Conduct**
By attending C++ Helsinki you agree to abide by the **[Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/en)**.
It is a primary goal of our meetup that our attendees feel safe, welcome, and included. If you have any concerns at all, please do not hesitate to contact the organizers Matti Juntti and Mark Gillard here on Meetup.com or on our [C++ Helsinki's Discord](https://discord.gg/VUvFgpHFz).
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**Speakers**
This month, we again have two exciting talks for you:
**Stanislav Bashkyrtsev**: ***Math behind signed and unsigned integers***
and
**Jussi Pakkanen**: ***Writing a custom standard library from scratch***
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**Schedule**
* 17:30 Doors open
* 18:00 Introduction by the hosts & sponsors
* 18:05 Stanislav Bashkyrtsev: *Math behind signed and unsigned integers*
* 19:30 5 min break
* 19:35 Jussi Pakkanen: *Writing a custom standard library from scratch*
* 20:30 Event ends
And as usual, we are planning to go to a nearby restaurant/pub after the meetup to continue socialising and networking.
Stammtisch / Kielikahvila saksaksi / German Language Café
Here's an opportunity to practice German over a good cup of coffee in a cozy Viennese coffee house 🍷☕️🍻🍾🎡 🇦🇹
The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. You can also enjoy specialties from Vienna ☕️🇦🇹🥰
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesdays from 16:00 - 17:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese Café & Restaurant: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
Herzlich willkommen!
Tässä mahdollisuus harjoitella saksaa hyvän kahvin äärellä viihtyisässä wienilaisessa kahvilassa 🍷☕️🍻🍾🎡 🇦🇹
Tapahtumat ovat ilmaisia ja mukana on aina saksaa äidinkielenään puhuva henkilö. Saat myös kokeilla erikoisuuksia Wienistä. ☕️🇦🇹🥰
Milloin? ⏰
Yleensä tiistaina klo 16.00-17.00
Missä? 📍
Viihtyisässä wieniläisessä kahvilassa ja ravintolassa: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
Herzlich willkommen!
The Good Coffee Company
Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
www.thegoodcoffee.co
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
PS: Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Databricks user group meeting - Summer edition 2026
Summer edition is here!
Come meet others that are working with Databricks and listen to Justas (Wärtsilä) and Karri (Nordic Investment Bank), who will tell us more about their experience in their companies!
Agenda:
* **Wärtsilä --** AI use cases with Databricks -- Justas Keliuotis
* **Nordic Investment Bank --** From Complexity to Capability: A Modern Analytics Journey at Nordic Investment Bank -- Karri Linnoinen
* Food & Drinks and networking
**NB**: If you know someone or would want to present yourself, please reach out to us and we'll see to that you get to present what you are currently doing in your company!
Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Let's paint flowers at Flower Weeks
**Open painting workshop**
Join us on June 2nd at Lapinlahti for a floral painting workshop designed for every skill level. Yes, especially beginners!
We’re celebrating Flower Weeks by turning nature’s beauty into art, using different methods. Come as you are and leave with your very own masterpiece. See you at Lapinlahti!
**When:** Tuesday 02.06.2026
at 13:30-16:00
**Where:** Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Valo-tila
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
IG: [instagram.com/miitti1](http://instagram.com/miitti1)
Facebook: [facebook.com/miitti1](http://facebook.com/miitti1)
Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti)
Practice communication & leadership skills with Helsinki Toastmasters
Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator.
Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential.
Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun.
The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp.
Warmly welcome as a guest.
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WordPress Meetup: Discussions & Networking
This month we will get together at Teerenpeli in the centre of Helsinki. This will be an informal get together and everyone is welcome! Please note that there is no formal agenda (or presentations), and everyone is free to bring up topics they’d like to discuss. For those of you who are attending for the first time, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to meet some of the members of the community.
The meetup starts at 17:30. You’ll find us at a table with the WordPress logo.
As always, bring your laptops along if you need help with any WordPress related issues. There are always people there who will be able to help you or point you in the right direction.
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The WordPress Helsinki meetup group aims to bring together people of all skill levels, from beginners to WordPress professionals.
If you have any questions, leave a comment or contact us directly here on [Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/wphelsinki/discussions/). You can also find us on [LinkedIN](https://fi.linkedin.com/company/wordpress-finland) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WPHelsinki/). If you prefer a more direct approach, you can find most of the community members on the #meetups-helsinki channel on [WordPress Finland Slack](https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/).
**Talks**
If you’d like to speak at an upcoming meetup or suggest some topics you’d like to hear about, leave a comment on our [meetup board](https://www.meetup.com/wphelsinki/discussions/) or contact us on the #meetups-helsinki channel on Slack.
**Slack**
The local Finnish Slack community is a great place to meet other WordPress enthusiasts online and get help and advice with WordPress-related issues. We’ve written a brief introduction on our meetup page if you’re interested in joining: [https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/](https://fi.wordpress.org/chat/)
**Sponsorship**
Our meetups are run by volunteers and could always use some support from the professional community. If your company is interested in sponsoring an upcoming meetup or hearing more about it, leave a message on the #meetups-helsinki channel on Slack or contact us directly through our meetup page.
**Meetups in other cities in Finland**
[Jyväskylä](http://meetup.com/Jyvaskyla-WordPress-Meetup/)
[Seinäjoki](https://www.meetup.com/Seinajoki-WordPress-Meetup/)
[Tampere](http://meetup.com/Tampere-WordPress-Meetup/)
[Turku](http://meetup.com/Turku-WordPress-Meetup/)
Thinkers & Makers Summer Opening ☀️
**Iced Coffee, Conversations & Open Mic**
Summer is finally here, let's celebrate it with a relaxed gathering filled with iced lattes, iced matcha, good music, inspiring conversations and ambitious people building interesting things.
We’ll also have an open mic, where anyone can take up to 5 minutes to share:
• a project they’re building
• an idea
• a question
• a collaboration opportunity
• summer plans
• something they need help with
• a story
• stand-up, music or performance
• or simply something interesting
Apply to the open mic here: [https://tally.so/r/eq9yzO](https://tally.so/r/eq9yzO)
\*We'll confirm your spot closer to the event.
Whether you want to speak or just listen and meet good people, you’re welcome.
Bring your ideas, your friends, your curiosity or just yourself.
📍 Outrun Cafe
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:30 - 13:30
POP-UP EYE GAZING MUSIIKKITALON PUISTOSSA
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👁️ EYE GAZING POP-UP – Musiikkitaloon puistossa, Helsinki
Lauantai 6.6.2026 | klo 13:00–15:00
Mitä tapahtuu kun pysähdyt katsomaan toista ihmistä suoraan silmiin? Ilman suoritusta ja ilman roolia?
Tuomme Helsinkiin yksinkertaisen ja syvällisen pop-up tapahtuman: Eye Gazing.
Sinä. Toinen ihminen. Hiljainen kohtaaminen. Sinä päätät kuinka pitkään.
Kun istut toisen ihmisen eteen ilman odotuksia, ilman rooleja, tapahtuu jotain yksinkertaista ja samalla harvinaista: näet toisen ja tulet itse nähdyksi.
Ei sanoja eikä suoritusta. Vain kaksi ihmistä jotka kohtaa toisensa. Kun mieli lopettaa luokittelun jäljelle jää puhdas läsnäolo.
Tämä on kaikille avoin kutsu kokeilla kohdatuksi tulemista.
Istu ja katso. Anna katseen välittää sen mitä sanat eivät saa kerrotuksi.
📍 Musiikkitalon takana Makasiinipuistossa, Mannerheimintie 13a
💸 Täysin ilmainen, ei ilmoittautumista
✅ Tule vain paikalle!
Kohtaamisen järjestää Open Heart Helsinki
#eyegazing #metta #kohtaaminen #helsinki
openheartofallbeings.com
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Founders Running Club :: Helsinki
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Film Club: Full Metal Jacket / Stanley Kubrick @ Kino Regina
You're welcome to join us for our film club featuring classic movies from all decades! After the screening, we'll gather somewhere nearby to discuss the film and share our appreciation for the art of cinema.
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This time our featured film is Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket, screening at Kino Regina in the Helsinki Central Library Oodi:
> Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick from a screenplay he co-wrote with Michael Herr and Gustav Hasford. The film is based on Hasford's 1979 autobiographical novel The Short-Timers. It stars Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Dorian Harewood, and Arliss Howard.
> The storyline follows a platoon of U.S. Marines through their boot camp training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. The first half of the film focuses primarily on privates J. T. Davis and Leonard Lawrence, nicknamed "Joker" and "Pyle" respectively, who struggle under their abusive drill instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half portrays the experiences of Joker and other Marines in the Vietnamese cities of Da Nang and Huế during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War. The film's title refers to the full metal jacket bullet used by military servicemen.
The tickets to this screening cost 10€. Make sure to reserve yours before they run out: [https://kinoregina.fi/elokuva/104618/](https://kinoregina.fi/elokuva/104618/)
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After the screening, we'll gather near the theater exit before sitting down somewhere nearby to discuss our experience.
HDW Low-Key Data Meetup - Summer Edition!
We thought it would be nice to start the summer right, in good company, in a relaxed setting.
So, for the first time, the HDW Low-Key Data Meetup takes place at the [Olarin Panimo Taproom](https://olarinpanimo.fi/taproom/) at Konepaja, Vallila. We'll be outside, weather permitting, so it's also the perfect start for the 'terrace season'. And if it happens to rain, we'll just be inside instead.
If you're coming from the city center, Tram number 9 is probably the easiest to take.
A couple of words about Helsinki Data Week at the beginning. After that, it’s again just hanging out with like-minded folks and your beverage of choice!
Free for participants!
Join us in Olarin Panimo Taproom at 17:00 on Thursday, June 4!
ps. Following a spring cleaning of his bookshelf, Antti will have \~20 (mostly data) books to give away. First come, first served!
Discussion about Bitcoin and related topics
Bitcoin meetup - meet the local bitcoiners, network, present your projects and ideas or just hang out!
Topics include everything that remotely touches Bitcoin.
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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.*
Hustle Bus: Columbus to Black Tech Week
**[Official registration site --> https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)**
**[You must register and will receive an approval/confirmation](https://luma.com/du41v0tg).**
We’re taking HustleBus from Columbus to **Black Tech Week in Cincinnati** for a high-signal, founder-only experience focused on community, collaboration, and momentum.
**Why Black Tech Week?**
Black Tech Week is one of the best rooms in Ohio to meet builders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Expect meaningful connections, great energy, and programming that spotlights founders and what’s being built.
What’s included (thank you to our sponsors Huntington Bank, Burton D Morgan Foundation, and Lightship Foundation)
* Founder-only HustleBus transportation (free)
* **Black Tech Week ticket comped** for HustleBus participants (must register with code)
* And much more!
There are limited seats on the Hustle Bus, so if this sounds like something you want to get in on, register today
* Learn more and Register here --> [https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)
Marketing Monday Networking
Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week.
You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring.
Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell.
**This month**
Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads.
**What to expect**
Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM.
**Who this is for**
Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community.
**Not the right fit if**
You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM.
**Details**
* Second Monday of every month
* 12:00 to 1:30 PM
* Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219
* Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive
* Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited
**About the host**
Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com.
Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!
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)
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.



























