Video Game Development

Cogniflux Open Labs are studio-style brain fitness sessions: we train the mental moves behind modern work: **focus**, **cognitive flexibility**, and **creative thinking** through a structured blend of light-to-moderate movement, guided cognitive challenges, and a short reset. This is practical, energizing, and evidence-informed (no fluff). Expect a clean flow, supportive vibe, and just the right level of challenge. **What you’ll do (100 min)** * **Pre-session baseline:** a quick set of short tasks to capture your starting point. * **Brain–body drills:** light movement + fast-thinking challenges (react to cues, adapt to changing rules, coordinate body and attention). * **Creative sprint:** rapid idea-generation where you build options on others’ ideas in a low-stakes format. * **Post-session check:** a brief repeat of earlier tasks to make the before/after tangible and track progress over time. * **Mindful reset:** a short guided reset to let effort settle and leave in a steadier state. **Who it's for** AI is now built into how we work. And when tools help with searching, planning, and first drafts, we can end up practising our own thinking less. Cogniflux is for curious **professionals**, **creatives**, **founders**, and **students** who want a mind that works alongside the tool, not replaced by it. **No prior experience needed.** Movement is light-to-moderate and adaptable. **Notes** Spots are limited and there are two time slots: **10:00–11:40** and **15:00–16:40**. If you're joining, RSVP and we’ll message you to confirm your preferred session. More details & updates: **[Website](https://cognifluxlab.com)**[ ](https://cognifluxlab.com)· **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cogniflux.lab/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/cogniflux.lab/)· **[LinkedIn](https://be.linkedin.com/company/cogniflux-lab)**[ ](https://be.linkedin.com/company/cogniflux-lab)· **[Email](mailto:studio@cognifluxlab.com)**

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Need some quiet time for reading? Want to share the experience with others? Join us at the charming venue of La Belladone to read in the company of others. It’s alone, but also together, get it? We read for an hour, then chat over a drink, then go back to reading (if we feel like it) This is a free activity except for drinks.

**Cinematek : Informe general sobre unas cuestiones de interés para una proyección pública** 10/01 @ 21h In a Spain totally bled dry, Informe general... gathers together interviews of political representatives from all horizons and speculates on the stages of the reconstruction after Franco’s death. One after the other, the people who will soon be running the country answer the only question with which they were obsessed at the time: “How do you go from a dictatorship to a democracy?” This film constitutes the synthesis of Pere Portabella’s clandestine and openly political films by tackling, using sometimes fiction, sometimes documentary, the great questions facing Spain in 1976. [Cinematek](https://cinematek.be/2026-01-10-21-00/informe-general-sobre-unas-cuestiones-de-interes-para-una-proyeccion-publica) [Film documentaire](https://www.film-documentaire.fr/4DACTION/w_fiche_film/48539_0) [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/4791) **For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**

🇬🇧 English Painting by Observation – Creative Afternoon Join us for a relaxed and inspiring painting session based on observation. This event is open to everyone, no matter your level of experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced artist, you’re welcome to explore and experiment freely. You can use any technique you like: pencil, charcoal, colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic, ink, markers, collage, mixed media, or even digital drawing. Enjoy a nice weekend moment with a drink, meet creative people, and improve your drawing and design skills in a friendly atmosphere. 🖌️ All basic materials are included, but you are more than welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer. 📅 Saturday ⏰ 15:00 – 17:30 💶 Minimum contribution: 30 € 🇫🇷 Français Peinture d’observation – Après-midi créatif Venez partager un moment créatif et détendu autour de la peinture d’observation. Cet événement est ouvert à tous les niveaux, débutants comme confirmés. Vous êtes libre d’utiliser la technique de votre choix : crayon, fusain, crayons de couleur, aquarelle, acrylique, encre, feutres, collage, techniques mixtes ou même dessin digital. Profitez d’un agréable moment de week-end autour d’un verre, développez vos compétences en dessin et en design, et échangez dans une ambiance conviviale. 🎨 Le matériel est inclus, mais vous pouvez bien sûr apporter votre propre matériel si vous le souhaitez. 📅 Samedi ⏰ 15h – 17h30 💶 Participation minimale : 30 € 🇳🇱 Nederlands Schilderen naar Waarneming – Creatieve Middag Kom genieten van een ontspannen en inspirerende schilder- en tekensessie gebaseerd op observatie. Iedereen is welkom, ongeacht ervaring of niveau. Je mag werken met elke techniek die je wilt: potlood, houtskool, kleurpotloden, aquarel, acrylverf, inkt, stiften, collage, mixed media of zelfs digitaal tekenen. Geniet van een gezellig weekendmoment met een drankje, ontmoet andere creatieve mensen en verbeter je teken- en ontwerpvaardigheden in een fijne sfeer. 🖍️ Basismateriaal is inbegrepen, maar je mag gerust je eigen materiaal meebrengen. 📅 Zaterdag ⏰ 15:00 – 17:30 💶 Minimale bijdrage: €30 🇪🇸 Español Pintura por Observación – Tarde Creativa Te invitamos a una sesión creativa y relajada de pintura basada en la observación. El evento está abierto a todos los niveles, desde principiantes hasta artistas con experiencia. Puedes aplicar cualquier técnica que prefieras: lápiz, carboncillo, lápices de colores, acuarela, acrílico, tinta, rotuladores, collage, técnicas mixtas o incluso dibujo digital. Disfruta de un bonito momento de fin de semana con una bebida, mejora tus habilidades de dibujo y diseño, y comparte en un ambiente amigable y creativo. 🎨 El material está incluido, aunque eres libre de traer tu propio material si lo deseas. 📅 Sábado ⏰ 15:00 – 17:30 💶 Contribución mínima: 30 €

Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @MIR Concept Coffee Store! Saturday, 10 January 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00. MIR opened its doors about 3 years ago, right off Place Jourdan. Doriana, the owner, is a super nice host, and is excited to have our group as her café. The café is very beautiful and has many yummy food options. The Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/mirconceptstore/ **The address is:** MIR Concept Coffee Store Rue Gray 4A 1040 Etterbeek *** 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** [https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**

What's up Friends! 👋 Let’s catch up over a cup of ☕️ (or whatever drink 🍵 or bite 🍪🍰🥐 inspires you in the moment). Where: Leopold PDN. This café may be a bit of a challenge to find on rainy days 🌧️☔️, but that's how adventures begin, right? 😂 Well, don't wait until you get hopelessly lost - text me here before you start cursing google maps 🗺️. The idea: Join the table once you've grabbed your order - mandatory! We'll kick-off with a light intro and move over to topics like activities, travel, music... At some point, if we are feeling it, we may also play some games. We will speak mostly English and French. Any other language is a bonus: 🌍🎭💃🎶🎷🤹🏻🤖 🎲 Games: No giant boards that end up in coffee spills please. Only light, short and fun games (generally card games like uno or exploding kittens💥🐱 will fit). I will bring a game or two myself, however feel free to bring along any of your own favorites. ⏱Timing: We start at 15:00, and you’re welcome to join at any time and for as long as you want. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we keep a seat available for you 😊 🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat. 📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements. 🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code:
👉No formalities - just chill 😎
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊 👉Can’t make it? Cancel so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 🙏 👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list. See you folks! 😉

Dear folks, Let’s start the new year with some art vibes. After the exhibition, we can go to a café (Tich) and talk about it. 😊 Please buy your ticket here before you sign up (**Entry time 15h**): https://www.bozar.be/en/calendar/luz-y-sombra-goya-and-spanish-realism About Exhibition: ​​​​​​​This unique exhibition brings the groundbreaking oeuvre of Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746−1828) into dialogue with work by contemporaries and artists from later generations. With his fierce, gripping depictions of injustice, abuses and horrors of his time, Goya was the pivot in the development of a modernity firmly anchored in the Spanish realist tradition. We will meet up at the entrance of the museum at **14h50.** See you soon. Cheers! Yifei

Join us for a **guided snowshoeing experience** in **Longfaille**, a quiet village just a few minutes from Botrange - but **away from the crowds**. ### 📍 Location 📌 **Longfaille** (small, peaceful village with easy parking) ➡️ **Car access required** – carpooling is encouraged ### ⏰ Schedule 🕙 **Flexible timing**, depending on the group and weather ➡️ Possible start **in the morning (around 10:00)** or **in the afternoon (around 14:00)** ⏱️ Duration: **1.5 to 2 hours** ⚠️ Weather can change (rain or warmer temperatures possible). Final confirmation will be given shortly before the event. ### 👟 Equipment included ✔️ Snowshoes ✔️ Snowshoes available for children 👉 No personal equipment needed (just warm clothes and suitable shoes). ### 👥 Group size 🔹 **Maximum 5 adults per group** 🔹 Children welcome (depending on equipment availability) ### 🚗 Transport 🚘 Participants must be able to **come by car** ➡️ Please indicate when registering if you have a car or need a ride --- ### ℹ️ Good to know * Guided by a local outdoor professional * Suitable for beginners / intermediate level * Relaxed, friendly atmosphere in nature 👉 **Sign up** and **join the WhatsApp group**, and we’ll confirm the final time based on participants and weather conditions. See you in the snow ❄️😊 By joining this event, you agree to the Sunday Vacations [Terms & Conditions](https://www.sundayvacations.com/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://www.sundayvacations.com/privacy) & [Code of Conduct](https://www.sundayvacations.com/code)

The FREE workshop series around robotics and ESP32 is back, until at least June 2026 ! This session will be focused on **communication between microcontrollers using UART**. But don't hesitate to come with personal projects that you'd like to implement or are implementing and need help with ! **Hardware requirements :** * Bring your own laptop (Windows, Linux or Mac) * An ESP32 development board or dev kit (for beginners, we'll review the best starter kits that you can buy for future sessions) * A strong desire to learn stuff, good mood and some patience :-) **Languages :** * English * French

This meetup is a collaborative Unity workshop focused on real projects and shared problem-solving. Instead of talks or presentations, attendees bring a Unity project they’re actively working on and collaborate through discussion, troubleshooting, and hands-on exploration. The format is flexible and community-driven. You might debug a tricky issue, improve your workflow, explore performance optimizations, or get feedback on architecture, tools, and implementation approaches. Learning happens by doing, asking questions, and helping each other. **What to Expect:** * Bring-your-own Unity project (any level) * Group discussion and peer feedback * Debugging, optimization, and workflow problem-solving * Shared tips, best practices, and practical solutions Example projects may include games, tools, or prototypes—personal or professional. All experience levels are welcome. Whether you’re just getting started or refining advanced systems, this is a supportive space to learn and build together. **Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn, collaborate, and connect.**

**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** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

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 building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: **Use AI to convert an old game into an iOS App** **John Endres** How I decided to learn AI tools in Xcode (Claude and ChatGPT) John is a long time iOS Developer. 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/

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** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 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!

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Join us every Saturday of January for a day of boardgaming !!! You first visit is free and if you were not a member in 2025 you can join for the rest of the year for only **$40!!!**