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Board Game Night (Zippererstrasse U3)
Please read everything đ
Hello and welcome to our event đ
This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Tuesday and Friday
Let's set a few points first:
â The language of this meeting is English!
â Please come on time otherwise you have to wait !
â Call this number if you can't find us:
+436767401074 (also WhatsApp)
The event: đ˛
If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you đ
**We also play shorter games sometimes.**
Examples for what kind of games we play :
Brass Birmingham, Terraforming Mars, Age of Innovation, Architects of the West Kingdom, Forest Shuffle, Orloj, and many other new games.
All the mentioned games are just examples, and we're not necessarily going to play the exact games.
The system: đ
You can join us to play a game with someone, or/and you're also welcome to bring and explain your games to the others.
Feel free to ask for any game available in our collection (the link below) we will provide it for you and help with the rules
based on availability
[https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Aymantaha?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Aymantaha?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1)
The location: đ
Simmeringer Hauptstrass 36/Siege 15 **(Zippererstrasse U3)**
1110 Wien
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMbnWweFVPd8saZ7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMbnWweFVPd8saZ7)
We will be playing in the common room at my building (a room with many tables and good lighting), so feel free to bring any drinks or snacks for yourself.
The cost: đ°
**A contribution of âŹ1 per player** will be collected to cover the room cost and maintenance for the event.
Please only sign up if you attend to come and play.
Board Game Tuesday
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Every Tuesday (except some holidays/celebrations), 7-10PM
đ Mausen Bar (TĂźrkenstraĂe 33, 1090 Wien).
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and great company. Whether youâre a board game enthusiast or just looking to meet new people in a relaxed setting, this is the perfect event for you! Plus, you can order food and drinks right at the venue while you play.
Come for the games, stay for the connections, and make Vienna feel even more like home. See you there!
Please note that this free event is made possible through the generous support of the bar. In order to maintain a strong partnership and continue offering events like this at no cost, we kindly ask that all attendees support the venue by placing an order during their visit. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
UX Vienna Evening Meetup
UX Vienna Evening Meetups are on the 2nd tuesday of every month â 12 times a year. This time we meet at [BarnVentures](https://barn-ventures.com/) with one talk (and more time for socialising!)
**Talk:**
**Lovable Product Discovery Machine: How to effectively kickstart Product Discovery**
The Lovable Prompting Machine built with Lovable and Claude transforms product thinking into ready-to-use prototypesâinstantly.â¨The core idea: People can think and act like a designer or product creator - the AI handles the prompting quality. Kickstarting the discovery phase for a new product can be done instantly. Perfect for: Product creators and designers who want to validate ideas quickly without the setup overhead.
[Bernhard Ferro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-ferro-4a067621/) \| Senior Product Designer\, Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Collaboratively we document each UX Vienna Evening Meetup at [UXvienna.at/ongoing](https://UXvienna.at/ongoing/) \- Check out to see what kept us busy and what you might have missed so far\.
UX Vienna announcements are available at [https://meetup.com/UXvienna](https://meetup.com/UXvienna). In addition you can follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/103220346).
We are looking forward to seeing you!
đŚOpenClaw & Codex - Lightning Talks Night
**[UPDATE Feb 26]**
We have some **incredibly good news** đ𼳠for you, but before we get to that (**read to the end!**), we must reiterate our call for lightning talks:
đ˘ **Call for Lightning Talks â We Want YOU on Stage!**
**We need 6â7 more speakers** (we already have 3 confirmed) who want to share something cool they've built with OpenClaw or Codex in a **maximum of 7 minutes**.
**What we're looking for:**
* OpenClaw agents and automations you've built
* Creative Codex workflows and coding setups
* Combinations of OpenClaw + Codex (or other AI tools)
* Lessons learned, fails, surprises â the real stuff
* Anything that makes the audience go "wait, you can do THAT?"
You don't need perfect slides or a rehearsed talk. Just show up with a demo, a workflow, a lesson learned or even a spectacular failure. 7 minutes, that's it.
**How to submit:** Write us an email at **[viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com](viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com)**. A few sentences about what you would present is enough. First come, first served.
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đ Now to the great news:
đ **We have a much bigger venue: Magenta HQ**
Demand for this meetup has blown past what we imagined and what our Greentube venue could handle, so our friends at **Magenta** jumped in to help â their venue gives us room for a much bigger audience. A huge thanks to Magenta and especially to Georg for getting this approved so quickly!
Find the exact address in the location section. The rest remains unchanged: **same date, same time, same schedule**.
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𼳠And now for the amazing news that probably everybody has been hoping for:
đŚ **The Clawfather is joining us!**
The Clawfather himself, **Peter Steinberger**, will greet the Vienna OpenClaw community from SF via **live stream**.
So see you at **Magenta**, and for Pete's sake, submit your lightning talk to **[viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com](viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com)** !
**[END UPDATE]**
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Hello everyone!
We're beyond excited to announce the đŚ**OpenClaw & Codex Edition** of our **Vienna AI Engineering Meetup** on Tuesday, March 10th! Once again, we'll be hosted by **Magenta Telekom** at their HQ on Rennweg 97-99.
**This one is going to be different.**
If you've been following what's happening in the OpenClaw community, you know the energy is through the roof. The recent OpenClaw Vienna Meetup organized by **Peter Steinberger** was an absolute blast, and we knew immediately: we need to bring this energy to our next meetup.
So here's the plan: **we're doing lightning talks.** Short, punchy, **7-minute** demos and mini talks - no death by PowerPoint, just builders showing what they've built. The topics: **OpenClaw** and **coding with OpenAI Codex**. Whether you've wired up an OpenClaw agent to automate your entire deployment pipeline, built something weird and wonderful with Codex, or found a creative way to combine the two â we want to hear about it.
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đ˘ **Call for Lightning Talks â We Want YOU on Stage!**
This is the heart of the event. We're looking for **8â10 speakers** who want to share something cool they've built with OpenClaw or Codex in a **maximum of 7 minutes**.
**What we're looking for:**
\- OpenClaw agents and automations you've built
\- Creative Codex workflows and coding setups
\- Combinations of OpenClaw \+ Codex \(or other AI tools\)
\- Lessons learned\, fails\, surprises â the real stuff
\- Anything that makes the audience go "wait\, you can do THAT?"
To keep it simple and engaging, you don't need to prepare a big polished slide deck. Just make 2-3 slides explaining the main ideas and show us what you've built or learned, ideally with a demo. Our main goal is to have fun and inspire eachother.
**How to submit:** Drop us a message on [meetup.com](meetup.com) or write us an email at **[viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com](viennaaiengineering+speakers@gmail.com)**. A few sentences about what you would present and why you think the audience absolutely needs to hear it are enough. First come, first served.
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đ **Welcome Alex Gavrilescu as Co-Organizer!**
Furthermore we're thrilled to announce that **Alex Gavrilescu** is joining the organization of the Vienna AI Engineering Meetups! Many of you already know Alex. He's been a speaker at our meetup several times, most recently with his talks on the Cambrian Explosion of Agentic AI and his Backlog.md deep dives.
Alex is an OpenAI **Codex Ambassador** and the creator of **Backlog.md**. He's bringing fresh ideas and new initiatives to the meetup, and as Codex Ambassador he will be your direct point of contact with the OpenAI Codex team â meaning he can forward your feedback and questions straight to the source. If you have thoughts on Codex, this is your channel.
Welcome aboard, Alex!
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**Schedule**
18:00 - Get together with food and beverages
18:30 - Welcome & intro
18:40 - Lightning talks begin (7 min each, back to back)
20:30 - More drinks & networking.
Looking forward to seeing you at the **Magenta Telekom**!
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This event is sponsored by **Magenta Telekom**, part of the **Deutsche Telekom Group**.
**Magenta** is one of Austria's leading telecommunications providers, offering mobile, internet, and entertainment services. Sponsoring the Vienna AI Engineering Meetup is part of our effort to contribute to the creation of a strong Data & AI community in and around Vienna.
Feuerkreise Hexen-Heiden Stammtisch (DE)
Monatliches "Hexen-Heiden Stammtisch" und Vortragsreihe - von unserem Freude by [www.feuerkreise.at](www.feuerkreise.at)/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561](https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561) **auf Deutsch**
Die Stammtische finden in der Regel am 2. Dienstag jedes Monats statt. Manchmal gibt es Ausnahmen, abhängig von anderen Veranstaltungen, daher schaut unbedingt hier auf Meetup vorbei- oder am Facebook bei [https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561](https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561) um die genauen Informationen zu erhalten.
Alle sind willkommen â erfahrene Praktizierende, Anfänger, Neugierige, Heiden und Heiden-Interessierte, Praktizierende ähnlicher Traditionen, und sogar diejenigen, die keine Ahnung haben, warum sie kommen mĂśchten, aber einfach das BedĂźrfnis verspĂźren. Auch willkommen sind alle, die zwar nichts Ăźber Heidentum wissen, aber Harry Potter und Herr der Ringe und Ăhnliches mĂśgen. :-)
**Das Thema dieses Monats:** FĂźr das Thema des Abends siehe bitte die Facebook-Seite unter: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561](https://www.facebook.com/groups/271329456233561)
**Ablauf des Abends:**
18:00â19:00: Treffen, Zeit zum Essen und Sozialisieren
19:00â20:00: Vortrag und Diskussion
20:00âOffene Diskussion und weiteres Beisammensein â esst, trinkt und seid frĂśhlich!
Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.
Das Beisl ist traditionell Ăśsterreichisch und akzeptiert keine Karten â also denkt daran, Bargeld mitzubringen!
Discussion: "Conversation - pure logos or mere yap?"
***What is conversation for, and what makes it good or bad?*** *Is it our main tool for creating meaning? Or is it just social performance?*
In this session of **Marginal Thoughts**, we go full meta by talking about talking. Before indulging in this mild crisis of purpose, we'll read these three short pieces:
* An essay by Ursula K. Le Guin: ["Telling Is Listening"](https://www.nonknowledge.org/media/pages/hfbksose21/3874102952-1621341422/ursula-k-le-guin.pdf) (\~50 min read)
* A poem by Billy Collins: ["Table Talk"](http://archive.today/nx96c) (\~2 min)
* A short story by Franz Kafka: ["An Imperial Message"](https://www.kafka-online.info/an-imperial-message.html) (\~2 min)
In these, Le Guin compares conversation to amoeba intimacy, Collins survives a dinner TED talk, and Kafka obsesses over the second checkmark.
**How to prepare**
Please read all the materials in advance. As you do, try to identify at least one point of curiosity, confusion, or uncertainty - these will be natural starting points for our discussion.
**What to expect**
This is an in-person, conversational meetup in English. The goal isn't to debate, lecture, or "confess" - itâs to explore ideas and leave with better questions than we arrived with.
**Optional stuff for the extra curious**
Le Guin's essay is from the collection ["The Wave in The Mind"](https://www.ursulakleguin.com/the-wave-in-the-mind). And this time the honorable mention goes to Simon & Garfunkel's ["The Dangling Conversation"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jAQPMKXj6Y).
Improv Tuesday with Vero
Enrolment:[ https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday](https://www.iicv.at/improv-tuesday)
Bi-weekly improv class
Build on core improv fundamentalsâlistening, agreement, character, and relationshipsâwhile exploring scene work and group dynamics.
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**Code of Conduct**: We are a Vienna-based international community seeking to explore, play, practice, and perform improvised arts in a group setting. In treating this space with integrity and professionalism, we are committed to facilitating a harassment-free space for all persons regardless of cultural background, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, etc.
Therefore, the IICV will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour as per our [Code Of Conduct](https://www.iicv.at/code-of-conduct). Repeated violations of our guidelines can and will result in warnings, removal from sessions, or cancelation of membership.
The **International Improv Community in Vienna** IICV e.V. ZVR Nr:1236421179
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English Board Game Night
Welcome everyone to our board game meeting! We are thrilled to have you all here, ready to dive into the world of board games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the scene, we welcome all types of gamers to this event.
It's a great opportunity to get to know other players who share your passion for board games.
Whether you want to bring your own games or choose from the ones we have available. We've got a vast array of games to choose from, so you can find something that suits your style.
Here are some of our games, just to give you an impression:
* Casual games: Dixit, Carcasonne, Colt Express, Camel Up
* Party games: Codenames, Taboo, Humm Bug, Drunk Stoned or Stupid, Trial by Trolley, Joking Hazard, Poetry For Neanderthals
* Social deduction games: The Resistance, Werewolves of millers hollow, Secret Hitler, One Night Revolution, Time Bomb
* Cooperative games: Flash Point: Fire Rescue, Hanabi, Pandemic
* Story games like: Once upon A Time, Gloom, Winter Tales
* Workerplacement games: Takenoko, The Pursuit of Happiness, Sail to India, Periorbis
* Miniature games: Zombicide, Project: Elite, The Others: 7 Sins, Lobotomy
* Video games turned into board games: Stardew Valley, Dark Souls
And so many more i cannot list all of them here
We are an international group, so all games are in english or can be played in english.
What if you don't know any games? That is okay!
The best part? The meeting is free of charge! All we ask is that you pay for your drinks and food at the bar.
We encourage you to mingle with fellow players and make new friends, because that's the beauty of board games: the social experience. So grab a game, grab a seat, and let's get this meeting started!
Cloud Native Vienna: March 2026 Meetup
KubeCon is around the corner, and to get you in the mood for this, you get the next **Cloud Native Vienna Meetup** \- and this time\, weâre stepping into the "Upside Down\."
Join us at [karriere.at](karriere.at) for an evening of deep-dive technical sessions and high-bandwidth networking. Whether you're hunting for Demogorgons in your logs or just trying to scale your Internal Developer Platform, weâve got you covered.
Agenda:
* 17:30 - Doors Open
* 17:55 - Welcome from the Organizers
* 18:00 - Talk 1: Manav Singh ([karriere.at](www.karriere.at)) - homelabbing@karriere.at - Enabling Devs to Break the Cloud
* 18:45 - Break / Networking
* 19:00 - Talk 2: Andi Grabner ([Dynatrace](www.dynatrace.com)) - Stranger Platform Engineering: The Two Sides of Observability in Your IDP
* 19:45 - Networking
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Manav Singh
**Homelabbing@karriere.at - Enabling Devs to Break the Cloud**
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Andi Grabner
**Stranger Platform Engineering: The Two Sides of Observability in Your IDP**
Your Internal Developer Platform lives in two worlds. In the **Right Side Up**, developers rely on selfâservice observability to build, deploy, operate and debug their apps. In the **Upside Down**, the platform itself must be observable to ensure its reliability, performance, and to understand usage patterns and adoption.
**The twist?** these two worlds are not separate. Improving observability *of* the platform directly improves the observability *for* the applications built on top of it. Just like in *Stranger Things*, observability becomes the force that connects both realitiesâcreating feedback loops, strengthening the platformâs foundations, and enabling teams to spot issues before they cross between worlds.
This talk reveals why mastering both sides of observability is essential for any modern IDP. Expect real-world examples, a few supernatural analogies, and practical guidance you can bring back to your platform teamâno Demogorgon hunting required
KI, Kognition und Burnout: Was tun, wenn Effizienz den Flow killt?
**KI, Kognition und Burnout: Was tun, wenn Effizienz den Flow killt?**
KI impliziert die Hoffnung, sich - von langweiligen Tätigkeiten befreit - endlich kreativen und spannenden Dingen widmen zu kĂśnnen. Jedoch häufen sich Sorgen um mĂśgliche Nebenwirkungen: Begriffe wie **KI Burnout**, **KI Fatigue** und **KI Workslop** sprieĂen nur so aus Studien und Social Media Posts. In diesem Talk geht es um Zusammenhänge zwischen Burnout, Cognitive Load, Flow und den Einsatz von KI Tools - und um mĂśgliche LĂśsungsansätze.
**Sabine Ballata** ist Co-Founderin von Kokoro ([www.bekokoro.com](http://www.bekokoro.com/)), wo sie Produktdesign und Strategie leitet. Ăber ihre berufliche Tätigkeit hinaus engagiert sie sich aktiv in der Design-Community und leitet seit Oktober 2018 den UX Vienna Book Club, um den Wissensaustausch unter UX-Praktiker:innen zu fĂśrdern.
**Event Sponsor:** Communardo Gmbh
WP Meetup Vienna (March) â Marketing, AI & The Future of Social
Join us for an evening about visibility, marketing, and rebuilding digital communities in a post-AI world.
This Meetup explores how we build presence and trust online today. From marketing WordPress products in an era of AI-generated noise to rethinking what healthy social media could look like, weâll examine how developers, founders, and digital professionals can stand out, without losing authenticity.
Instead of growth hacks and algorithm chasing, expect strong opinions, practical experience, and plenty of room for discussion.
đĄ 18:30 live, SAE Vienna, Kaisersaal
âąď¸ 18:45 â Rodolfo Melogli
**âMarketing for Developers After AI + Live WooCommerce Q&Aâ**
Marketing for developers has changed fast. With AI making content cheap and abundant, volume is no longer an advantage, itâs noise.
In this talk, Rodolfo Melogli explains why personality, taste, and a clear point of view are now the real differentiators, especially for developers building WordPress products, plugins, or services.
Youâll learn how to build a recognizable presence in public without chasing algorithms or trying to become an influencer. Instead, weâll explore practical ways to turn everyday developer work, shipping features, solving support tickets, sharing opinions into marketing that actually works.
The session concludes with a live WooCommerce Q&A, applying these ideas to real-world product and growth challenges developers face today.
Rodolfo is an author, WooCommerce expert, and founder of [Business Bloomer](https://www.businessbloomer.com), [Checkout Summit](https://checkoutsummit.com), and WCWKLY. He has worked as an independent WooCommerce freelancer since 2011, helping entrepreneurs and developers overcome their WooCommerce challenges. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis and soccer, and of course, wood-fired oven pizza.
âąď¸ 19:45 â Michael Eisenriegler
**blackâ˘box 2026: Social Media as It Should Be**
Founded in 1992, Blackâ˘Box was Austriaâs first online community and anticipated many features that define todayâs social media platforms. But back then, there were no manipulative algorithms, no bots, and far fewer trolls and fake accounts.
In this talk, Michael Eisenriegler shares how the original spirit of Blackâ˘Box can be revived using modern technology. The goal: to create digital spaces where people feel comfortable, connect meaningfully, and can truly relax online again.
We bring the âSocialâ back into Social Media.
Michael Eisenriegler (born 1964) studied Communication Science and Political Science and has been working with digital networks as human communication spaces since 1990. He is co-founder and managing director of [MediaClan GmbH](https://www.mediaclan.at) and GenSoup GmbH. His focus areas include integrated communication strategies, social media consulting, and online genealogy. He also teaches Online Journalism at the University of Vienna.
Whether youâre building WordPress products, running an agency, experimenting with AI-driven marketing, or rethinking what digital communities should look like in 2026, this Meetup will give you practical insights, fresh perspectives, and great conversations with fellow web professionals.
See you in Vienna! đť
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Speaker wanted! Please contact [Dominik Liss](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/246758606/)
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Hosts: [Martin Mucha](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/197717198/), [Helmut Wandl](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/262238827/) & [Dominik Liss](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/members/246758606/)
đĄ 18:30 live, SAE-Vienna, Kaisersaal
đ 20:45 Lokalwechsel: diesmal mĂźssen wir eine Alternative zum âStuwerâ am Schottentor finden, [https://stuwer.com](https://stuwer.com)
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Many thanks to our sponsors:
đ Martin Mucha e.U. [https://martinmucha.at](https://martinmucha.at)
𩵠Helmut Wandl [https://helmutwandl.com](https://helmutwandl.com)
đ Dominik Liss [https://dominikliss.com](https://dominikliss.com)
đ WP-Stars â WordPress agency for complex platforms, e-commerce and website. [https://wp-stars.com](https://wp-stars.com)
đ§Ą SAE â Austria's leading addresses for education and training in the media sector. [https://sae.at](https://sae.at)
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March 2026 Meetup
We're moving to **luma** instead of meetup.com! Please subscribe to the new group at [https://luma.com/indiehackers-vienna](https://luma.com/indiehackers-vienna) so you don't miss future events!
To be an Indie Hacker is to create your own product with the aim of making it profitable.
At the meetup we discuss the products we're working on, what's succeeding, what isn't going so well and what we want to get done until the next meetup.
**Location**
Beaver Brewing Company 1050 (SchĂśnbrunner Str. 98, 1050 Wien)
We're usually around 15-20 people, ranging in experience from just having started a business/product, to being profitable and having employees.
Can't wait to see you all again!
AI Breakfast Vienna #1
**Update**: due to the high number of interested parties, we have had to change the venue to Cafe Museum on Karlsplatz.
New year, new format. With the **AI Breakfast**, weâre creating a San-Francisco-style morning gathering for the Austrian AI ecosystem: casual, high-signal, no stage, no slides â just real conversations.
This is an open exchange for decision-makers, deep tech builders, Clawdbotlers, founders, CIOs, researchers, public sector innovators and anyone actively shaping AI. Corporate meets startup, policy meets engineering, research meets product. The goal is simple: meaningful connections, sharp discussions, and cross-pollination of ideas â before 9am.
Breakfast is ordered at your own expense.
The table is reserved under **Cristian Hofmann** / **AI Austria**.
Seats are limited.
Your host Cristian Hofmann, Amin Khater & Ruben Hetfleisch will welcome you.
đ Please only RSVP if you truly plan to attend đ
Women Techmakers Conference
We are excited to invite you to our International Womenâs Day 2026 conference, this year themed âBreak The Pattern.â
Weâll explore stories of non-traditional paths into tech and the moments women stepped up beyond their role to drive real change at work, improving processes, quality, leadership, and team culture.
Join us for practical insights, honest reflections, and plenty of opportunities to connect with an inspiring community!Seats are limited, secure your free spot here đ https://lnkd.in/dvxRH6MiAGENDA
09:00 Doors Open & Coffee
09:30 Diverse Talks, by Mahtab Beikpour, Malika Mataeva, Ronke Babajide, Sadet Kaya-Stein, Orsolya Nemeth
10:45 30' Break
11:15 Panel Discussion: Break The Pattern & Be Successful, by Mahtab Beikpour, Malika Mataeva, Ronke Babajide, Sadet Kaya-Stein, Orsolya Nemeth, Moderator: Christine WahlmĂźller-Schiller
12:00 When Technologies Meet Social Reality: From Sociology to Robotics, by Jenny Huch
12:30 Information Security: Entered by Chance, Stayed by Choice, by Barbara Meixner
13:00 How to find your individual unique value proposition, by Mariebth Aquino
13:30 1.5h Networking & Closing Remarks
Find out more about the event on our official page https://www.womentechmakers.at/conference/2026
Agenda
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Hosted By
Kariem Hussein, Organizer
Helmuth Breitenfellner, GDG Organizer
Julia Undeutsch, Dev & UX Accessibility Specialist
I am Web & UX Accessibility Specialist at Atos Austria.
After graduating University in Musicology and Japanese Studies in summer 2020, I started learning front-end development and specialized in the topic of web accessibility early on. Since then, I take every opportunity to spread awareness on the topic by regularly creating content in form of writing blog articles and such.
Since 2022, I have been certified by IAAP as a Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Since 2023 I am a Google Developer Expert for Web Technologies.
chittipolu jayakrishna,
Iâm a passionate technologist with 14 years of experience across mobile applications, embedded systems, custom hardware, backend development, and security modules. I build secure, scalable solutions through detailed analysis and practical problem-solving. I believe in continuous learning and enjoy collaborating with fellow developers to explore new technologies.
My expertise includes developing core libraries for custom hardware devices, embedded software, mobile applications, and security modules for various applications. Iâve worked on a wide range of projects, from mobile games to enterprise applications, IoT systems, and backend infrastructures, and Iâve tackled challenges at the OS library level, including custom mobile OS images.
Iâm also experienced in Agile project management, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient, iterative development. If you're interested in security, embedded systems, mobile platforms, or backend developmentâor just want to chat techâIâd love to connect and exchange ideas!
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-vienna-presents-women-techmakers-conference/.
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Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**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 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.
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!/)
CABS March Saturday 3/21
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
TBD
**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**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Unity GameDev Hangout â Tools, Workflows & Open Discussion
This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup.
Thereâs no strict agenda this time â just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
**Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):**
⢠Frame Debugger & performance tooling
⢠Addressables & additive scene workflows
⢠Input System, localization, responsive UI
⢠AI integration approaches
⢠DevOps & LiveOps experiences
⢠Full lifecycle: idea â cross-platform publishing
⢠Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
⢠Weird Unity quirks weâve all run into
*Nothing is locked in.*
Bring a project if youâd like.
Bring a question.
Bring a lesson learned.
Or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome!
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.
CABS March Friday 3/27
Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move





















