UX Design

**Dagens emne** Vi vil tale om fremtiden for WordPress, og måske vil der være et oplæg om Vibe Coding. \*\*\* ***Please notice! The meetups are a danish speaking event. Some presentations might be in english, but only if mentioned. If you need help or support it can be given in english of course.*** \*\*\* Det er helt gratis at deltage. Vi holder det i Vesterbro Bibliotek og Kulturhus. Hvis du kan tilbyde et sted at afholde det så kontakt arrangøren. **Emner** Hvis du har nogle ideer eller selv vil præsentere noget, så skriv det i kommentarerne. **Mad/drikke** Der vil være te, kaffe og vand og pizza. Handicap: Ja, der er elevator. **Om vores meetups** Nogle gange er der præsentationer, og andre gange er det bare workshop. Der er altid tid til at netværke. \*\*\* In english: Meetups are held in Danish. On rare occasions in English if a presenter prefers that. All meetups are free to attend. If you can offer a meetup venue for a future meetup, please contact the organiser. Topics: If you have any ideas or would like to present something to the group, write in the comments. Language: In English/Danish, depending on the attendees. Usually in danish. Food/drink: There will be tea and coffee and pizza. Step-free access: Yes, there is an elevator. \*\*\* **About our meetups** Sometimes there are presentations, and other times we run it as a workshop or social gathering. There is always plenty of time for general networking. The meetups are a danish speaking event. Some presentations might be in english, bur only if mentioned. If you need help or support it can be given in english of course. All meetups are free to attend unless otherwise specified. If you can offer a meetup venue for a future meetup, please contact the organiser.

*Talk by Joakim Ahnfelt-Rønne and Michael Flænø Werk* What's the set of features you need to build a production webapp? In this talk we build a minimal but feature-complete (or is it?) webapp in our functional-imperative hybrid web language, Firefly, packing in the features we think are essential: Route-based bundling, server side rendering with hydration, declarative DOM, scoped CSS, WebSockets, serialization, typed RPC, and more. *As usual, there's mingling at the local bar after the talk.*

**Welcome to our February UX Beers in Antwerp!** This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 24th of February with [Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/en) at [Plein Magazijn](https://www.pleinmagazijn.be) in Antwerp. [Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/) and [Creative Skills](https://www.creativeskills.be/) sponsor our events. Follow the event online? We stream live via [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqyTDAyQBw) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# UX TALKS **Talk 1: Align or Fail: When Brand Meets UX** [Mario Restrepo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-restrepo/), Creative Director Every interaction shape perception and tells a brand story, whether intended or not. In this talk, we explore why UX is the space where brand promises are either proven or broken, and why, in the age of AI, alignment between brand and user experience has become a strategic imperative. Drawing on real-world examples, this talk reframes UX designers as brand storytellers, and UX deciders and stakeholders as guardians of trust. It also introduces an **AI-driven Brand Sentiment Analysis workflow**, showing how teams can translate user signals into actionable insights, and design experiences that don’t just function, but reinforce how a brand is felt, remembered, and believed. **Talk 2: The UX evolution: thriving in the age of intelligent systems** [David Grunewald](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrunewald/), Founder of Pluginto.ai , AI-Strategist AI is fundamentally changing how UX professionals work, but it's amplifying our capabilities, not replacing them. This 45-minute session explores what's actually happening in 2026. You'll see real implementations from banking, healthcare, and other sectors: proactive systems that anticipate needs, conversational interfaces that adapt to individual patterns, and hyper-personalisation at scale. We'll examine **four trends reshaping UX practice and, more importantly, what they mean for your daily work**. What's being automated? What's gaining value? And what are the five essential skills that set you apart in an AI-augmented world? You'll leave with clarity on how to evolve your practice and confidence that your human expertise remains your competitive advantage. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SCHEDULE 18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks 19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements 19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1 19:45 -20:15 - BREAK 20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2 20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# SLACK CHANNEL We have our own UX Belgium slack channel. [Come join us and say hi!](https://join.slack.com/t/ux-belgium/shared_invite/zt-1bjpnuiog-T4Di4flXYPWgbT9KrZ53CA) \*\*\* \#\#\# YOUTUBE CHANNEL All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our [UX Belgium youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCno7V18T-EglYXprgrUZQ7A). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \#\#\# ABOUT UX BELGIUM UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium. Look for these types of events: UX Beers Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design. UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year UX Hasselt: 4x per year UX Workshops Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox. \*\*\* The UX Belgium Meetup Team

Join us for the Februar 2026 edition of **Cloud Native Copenhagen**, kindly hosted by **Velliv**. **Agenda** 16:30 Doors open, find a seat, network, enjoy 17:00 Welcome by the Cloud Native Copenhagen 17:05 Welcome by Velliv 17:15 Talk 1 - Building immutable operating systems using container technology 18:00 Break with food and drinks 18:45 Talk 2 - We Broke Free From Cloud-Managed Kubernetes: Now What? 20:00 Thank you for today Talk 1: **Building immutable operating systems using container technology** Speaker: Martin Skøtt and Michael Bang from RedHat Bootable containers bring the benefits of containers and immutability to traditional VMs and physical machines. How can you benefit from this in your own environment? The immutability requires you to think differently when it comes to updates and organization of your applications. In this session we will show how bootable containers work and what to be aware of. Talk 2: **We Broke Free From Cloud-Managed Kubernetes: Now What?** Speaker: Kārlis Akots Gribulis and Per Hedegaard Christiansen from Saxo Bank Have you ever wondered what happens after moving from cloud-managed Kubernetes to self-hosted clusters? One year into Saxo Bank’s journey, we’re sharing the full story: what worked, what surprised us, and what we would do differently.

Welcome to the #11 meetup of the Databricks User Group Denmark! We’re excited to kick off the first meetup of the year 2026! We've got two exciting talks lined up for you this time. First, Christian will introduce Lakebridge which is a solution that might be exactly what you need if you've got legacy code you're looking to migrate to Databricks. Then, Eduardu will take the stage to share how DSV leverages Databricks to handle their massive data demands. **Date and time:** 24th February 2026 17:00-20:00. **Venue:** twoday A/S, Sundkaj 125, 2150 København **Agenda:** 17:00 – 17:10 Doors open / coffee 17:10 – 17:20 Welcome by twoday 17:20 – 18:20 Migrating to Databricks with Lakebridge? –The functionality of the toolset and look at practical applications and learnings from actual implementations Speaker: Kristian Johannesen, Consulting Manager & Senior Business Analytics Architect Data Platform @ twoday 18:20 – 18:50 Food and Network 18:50 – 19:50 DSV Databricks Story Speaker: Eduardo Cruz, Senior Team Lead, Data Foundation, Centre of Insights & Analytics Group Finance @ DSV 19:50 – 20:00 Wrap-up / next meetup **Parking**: There are nearby public parkings like P-kælder Kronløbsøen. Remember to start your parking app. **Information:** * This agenda is subject to change. * The meeting is in-person. * We will have vegeterian option. * If you have food allergies, let us know by sending email farzad.bonabi@twoday.com

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Fulfillment. Joy. – Do you know what it is? Do you feel it now? Many of us are living lives that have “just sort of happened”. We had a dream, a vision (maybe we still do) for what we wanted our lives to look like. Somewhere along the way, life took over and something else ended up happening. We made decisions, took a turn down a path, and now our life isn’t what we thought it would be. Or we’re living someone else’s life. Maybe it’s what our parent’s wanted for us. What we believe our partner or a potential partner might want. Or maybe it’s what we believe we need to do and have to be happy. I was one of these people. My life checked all the boxes for what I thought I needed in order to be happy. And still, I wasn’t. Join me for a coffee talk on what it means to live a Life By Design. Where your choices are deliberate and based on your authentic, true self. What you have to let go off to achieve this (hint: the notion that vulnerability is a weakness and feelings of fear and guilt) and who you will become in the process.

**Winner of the Best Audio award at SpilPrisen 2026 – LEGO Voyagers** We are proud to present a game audio playthrough featuring the award-winning sound design of LEGO Voyagers. Meet Adam Zacho and learn how he designed the audio for the co-op game, including the challenge of giving two bricks distinct personalities through voice acting—performed using his own voice. ️ During the evening, Adam will walk us through how the soundscape was crafted brick by brick, how it was implemented using FMOD and Unity, and how the audio-driven haptic feedback was carefully designed and integrated. **Where:** Games Denmark, Vesterbrogade 19, København **When:** Thursday, February 26st 2026, 18.30 – 21.30 **Schedule:** 18:00: Entrance with complimentary snacks and drinks 18:30: Presentation by Adam Zacho 19.30: Break 19.45: Q&A 20:30: Drinks & mingle 21:00: Thank you for tonight. Voluntary afterparty at nearby bodega. This event is arranged by Game Audio Denmark & hosted by Daniel Nielsen, Nikolaj de Haan and Marc Hasselbalch. Thanks to [Games Denma](www.gamesdenmark.dk)rk for providing the location! Check out other events by [Game Audio Denmark](http://www.gameaudiodenmark.dk) Join our Discord [here](https://discord.gg/MqQD77VFfV)

ENG The topics we will vote to discuss are Motivation, Fear and Overconfidence. 2 emotion topics and 1 personal challenges topic to vote for discussion. We will try as a group of random people to sit down and talk about emotions or personal challenges. Not necessarily to find a solution or an improvement, but to share perspectives and maybe discover new perspectives. Some people like to talk, some like to listen, at the start of each event, declare if you would prefer to participate in the discussion or prefer to listen in and chime in with an occasional question. If only danish speaking people are coming we will speak danish, if there are non danish speaking people coming we will speak English. DK De fag vi skal stemme om at diskutere er Motivering, Frygt og Overdreven selvtillid. 2 følelse fag og 1 personlige udfordringer fag at stemme mellem at diskutere. Vi skal prøve som en gruppe af tilfældigvis folk at tale om følelser eller personlige udfordringer. Ikke nødvendigvis før at finde løsning eller en forbedring, men før at dele perspektiv og måske finde nye perspektiv. Nogle personer kan lide at tale, nogle personer kan lide at lytte, I begyndelsen af hver diskussion, erklære hvis du vil deltage I diskussionen eller lytte og komme med nogle spørgsmål under diskussionen. Hvis det er kun dansktalende der kommer så snakker vi dansk, kommer det ikke dansktalende så snakker vi engelsk.

**“The Role of the State (!) — Nanny, Neutral Referee, or Quiet Manipulator?”** Freedom, Responsibility, Behavioral Economics, and Who Really Decides The modern state no longer just taxes, regulates, and enforces laws. It nudges. It designs choices. It subtly shapes behavior—often in the name of health, safety, equality, or efficiency. But where is the line between helping citizens and controlling them? This isn’t a left–right debate or a policy seminar. It’s a philosophical conversation about power, freedom, and the assumptions we make about human behavior. *** **Topics we’ll touch on:** * Is the “nanny state” a myth—or a growing reality? * Behavioral economics: helping people choose better, or bypassing free will? * Are nudges respectful guidance—or soft coercion? * Who decides what “good behavior” actually is? * Can freedom survive if choices are engineered? * Do people need protection from themselves—or from the state? * And ultimately… what kind of citizens does this model create: autonomous adults or well-managed subjects? Casual discussion. No background in economics or political theory required—just curiosity and a willingness to reflect honestly. Whether you value strong institutions, personal freedom, or feel torn between the two—you’re not alone. Let’s examine the invisible hands shaping our choices—and ask how much guidance we really want.

**Presentation** Back in November 2025 Microsoft released the latest version of .NET, C# and Visual Studio. Our good friend and local MVP Erik Ejlskov Jensen, has picked out some of the most exciting new stuff that came with the new version and will give us his view on the most useful. Furthermore my own employer will share some experiences from our experiences when upgrading to newer versions of .net. !!The presentation will be in English and will NOT be available online.!! !!Be aware that no-shows is registered!! !!Full name is required to get access to the venue!! * 16.30 - 17.00 Doors open * 17.00 - 17.10 Welcome by CNUG (10 min) * 17.10 - 17.20 Introduction to KMD and Edlund (Host) (10 min) * 17.20 - 18.00 First half of decoding (Erik) (40 min) * 18.00 - 18.30 Networking break (30 min) * 18.30 - 19.10 Second half of decoding (40 min) * 19.10 - 19.30 Real world upgrading (Edlund) (20 min) * 19.30 - 20.00 Announcements and Goodbye (30 min)

Hi everyone! We’re excited to have the second event of the CPH AI Impact Network! After our good kickoff event at the end of January we’ve met and brainstormed and decided for our next event on March 1, 11-13, at Studiestræde 24. For this two hour event we will feature two presentations, one technical and one with a societal focus. This will give participants an opportunity to learn new AI skills whilst discussing recent research on the governance of AI. 11-12: Labour market impacts (International AI Safety Report 2026) 12-13: How to use AI in your daily life or at work (experience of a Product Manager) Let us know whether you’re coming and we’ll love to see you!

** – the international week-breaker** Your favorite after-work/after-uni bar night to connect, relax, and meet amazing people at ease. **\- average age range is from 20\-30 \(everyone is welcome\)** **\- we are always many more people than sign up here on meetup as most traffic and updates happen on IG** **Happy New Year!** Let's start another amazing year of Dear World the way we know it - together! At Pool, we enjoy the super cozy vibes indoor and outdoor while always having some pool tables to mingle for some competition. IG @dearworldcph (for impressions from past events!) As the days are colder and shorter, we’re bringing the energy to our nights – with over 100+ at our bar nights and 200+ at our parties, keeps growing! For almost 2 years now, we’ve been uniting Copenhagen’s international crowd (and locals) – countless nationalities, shining in different languages Think easy-going conversation starters like flags, rotating chat charms & playful questions – all designed to spark great chats and eliminate any awkwardness. POOL, Gothersgade 8C, 1123 København When: starting at 19:00 (hosts & stickers until 22:00, the night continues however long you like) Let’s raise a glass, meet familiar and new faces, and break the week – together The space for internationals and open-minded locals to connect in Copenhagen. Whether you’re looking to socialize, network, make friends, or simply vibe – just show up. Come solo or bring your crew – we’ve got you. Got questions? DM us on Instagram @dearworldcph or reach out to the host here. Let’s make Wednesdays the new favorite day of the week

Stop by and meet people in a positive and save space, very Friday at 8:30 pm just after our abstract workshop we start our **Speed Portrait and Cocktails event.** Before continuing your journey into the vibrant Copenhagen we invite you for a creative stop, to develop some quality interaction and create a truly hygge atmosphere in an artistic space. Set in a contemporary art gallery turned into a creative studio for the night, our **Speed portrait & cocktails** event blends with the city night life adding to Copenhagen artistic vibe and cozy atmosphere. An event that mixes caribbean hospitality, minimal aesthetic and Copenhagen coziness. As well we offer locals and temporary locals an artistic retreat from the intensity of the city. Note: Some materials are free but not the drinks.

**Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the International Relations / Foreign Policy Group Columbus!** This group brings together students, professionals, academics, and anyone interested in global affairs, diplomacy, and geopolitics. Our first meetup will be an informal discussion focused on current international developments and global trends. This is a great opportunity to: • Meet others interested in international relations and foreign policy • Discuss current global events and geopolitical developments • Exchange perspectives and ideas in a respectful environment • Build a network of globally minded individuals in Central Ohio (Columbus and periphery) **Discussion topics may include:** * Strategic planning for the group and the way forward * US foreign policy priorities in 2026 * Major geopolitical developments (Europe, Asia, Middle East) * Global security and strategic competition * International economic and diplomatic trends No prior expertise is required—everyone is welcome, whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in world affairs. **This will be a casual, friendly, and intellectually engaging conversation.** I look forward to meeting everyone and building a strong international relations / foreign policy community in Central Ohio.

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

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Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas