Video Game Development

We’re excited to welcome a new speaker to our next Design Talk: Gabe Ferreira, Design Lead at Google. In his talk, Gabe will talk about AI and the creative process. AI represents the most disruptive moment the creative industry has seen since the popularization of the internet. Processes, expectations, output, and possibilities have changed (and will continue to change) quickly and dramatically; for the worse when AI is used carelessly, potentially for the better when applied thoughtfully. Organized in 6-10 (short) chapters and 2 (even shorter) intermissions, the talk will go over tools, projects, observations and predictions that inform, prepare, and provoke. Here is a preview of what you can expect: 1. How studios are using GenAI (examples from real world projects) 2. When is it ok to use GenAI in your creative projects? (with examples) 3. ⁠Good and Bad GenAI ads I’ve seen, and why … and how certain brands are reacting/pushing back. 4. ⁠2 paths forward as a creative (many jobs will be lost, some new ones will surface) 5. Artists exploring GenAI as a new medium After the talk, we’ll hang out and enjoy some drinks and snacks! 🗓️ January 21st, 7 PM 📍 Bau, Carrer de Pujades, 118, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona 🎟️ Free Anyone taking part in the event agrees that the organizer accepts no liability. By participating in the event, you also agree to videos and pictures being taken for later publication online. See you soon, designer friends! 🫶

🎮 **Glitch & Game — Happy Hour**🍸 ¿Te apetece una partida y un buen cóctel después del curro? 😎 De miércoles a viernes, ven a Glitch (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16) y disfruta del happy hour gamer más divertido de Barcelona, de 18:30 a 21:00. Tendremos 2x1 en una selección especial de cócteles para que puedas jugar, relajarte y pasarlo bien mientras compartes partidas, risas y buen rollo con otros gamers. 🕹️✨ Tanto si vienes a echarte unas partidas casuales, probar nuevos juegos o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente, **Glitch & Game **es el plan perfecto para desconectar entre semana. 👉 Cuándo: De miércoles a viernes, 18:30 - 21:00 👉 Dónde: Glitch Bar (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16, Barcelona) 👉 Promo: 2x1 en cócteles seleccionados Ven solo o con amigos, ¡aquí siempre hay mandos, cócteles y buena vibra esperándote! 🍹🎮

⬇️ (🇪🇸 Español abajo) ⬇️ *** 🎲 **Wednesday Game Night @ Pasa Tapas!!** Our biggest board game night of the week! Join us every Wednesday 19:00–24:00 for games, food, drinks, and amazing people. 📍 *Pasa Tapas Restaurant (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Free entry (just grab a drink or snack)* 🎮 *100+ games • English & Spanish • Up to 120 players* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) By attending, you agree to be photographed or filmed for event promotion. ## *** 🎲 **Noche de Juegos @ Pasa Tapas** ¡Nuestra noche de juegos más grande de la semana! Únete cada miércoles 19:00–24:00 para disfrutar de juegos, comida, bebida y buena compañía. 📍 *Restaurante Pasa Tapas (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Entrada libre (solo consumo)* 🎮 *Más de 100 juegos • Inglés y español • Hasta 120 personas* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) Al asistir, aceptas ser fotografiado o grabado para fines de promoción del evento.

**🌌 Barcelona Space Friends** is a **free** monthly meetup uniting **space enthusiasts and professionals,** who share a fascination with the **space** and **exploration**. Hosted at the energetic **Brewdog Barcelona** 🍻, this gathering creates a laid-back atmosphere space Friends to connect and share their passion for the space. No formal lectures, no structured activities—just talk while we drink. The event is **completely free**, welcoming anyone eager to grow their space-loving community.

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Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos! Este grupo parte del trabajo del actor creador. Este curso pretende facilitar el descubrimiento y la ejercitación de los hábitos creadores del actor en el alumnado. Se pondrán en práctica todos los aprendizajes actorales para fomentar un trabajo de creación colectiva. Iniciaremos con una investigación interpretativa a través de improvisaciones y propuestas escénicas para llegar a una creación colectiva de varios montajes de microteatro a representar en distintos centros, teatros y salas de Barcelona. Una vez tengamos la propuesta creativa empezaremos a incidir y trabajar en todo lo que es necesario para una creación escénica que se presentará en público. Aprenderemos a realizar un montaje teatral con todo lo que hay delante y detrás del escenario. Partiendo siempre del trabajo de la creación colectiva y de grupo, profundizaremos en el trabajo de personajes, creación, texto y guion. A la vez que se imparten clases de formación actoral y disciplina escénica. Para este grupo es necesaria experiencia previa en teatro. No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares. Lo único ESENCIAL PARA PODER ASISITIR es que nos escribas para que te CONFIRMEMOS LA PLAZA. Sin confirmación por parte nuestra no podréis acceder al evento

Volvemos a la carga con mucho teatro y más ganas que nunca de poder compartir este maravilloso arte con vosotros. Teatro en estado puro al alcance de todos! Este curso pretende facilitar el descubrimiento y la ejercitación de los hábitos creadores del actor en el alumnado. Haremos un repaso de todo lo aprendido (técnicas de formación del actor, cuerpo, voz, paleta emotiva, improvisaciones, desbloqueos…) para entrar a fondo en un trabajo de escenas cinematográficas y teatrales. Los alumnos aprenderán, mediante la práctica, a trabajar una secuencia cinematográfica y una escena teatral, se enfrentaran a retos de creación de personajes y escenas, en función de la necesidad de superación de cada alumno. Se les otorgará personajes y situaciones más conflictivas, siempre enfocándonos a la mejora y superación del trabajo interpretativo del alumno. Se trabajará a fondo el análisis de personajes y textos de distintos géneros, para finalmente presentar las escenas. Se incidirá más en el trabajo individual y grupal para mejorar las capacidades actorales. Todo esto intercalado, con clases prácticas y de formación actoral, para poder ir aplicando lo aprendido en las escenas y profundizar en un trabajo más completo. Para este grupo es necesario una experiencia mínima en teatro. No os preocupéis si no hay mucha gente apuntada por meetup, la actividad se hace igual porque tenemos más gente apuntada por otros lugares. Lo único ESENCIAL PARA PODER ASISITIR es que nos escribas para que te CONFIRMEMOS LA PLAZA. Sin confirmación por parte nuestra no podréis acceder al evento

Our first ever event, and an experiment to test interest :) ***Anachrony*** features a unique two-tiered worker placement system. To travel to the Capital or venture out to the devastated areas for resources, players need not only various specialists (Engineers, Scientists, Administrators, and Geniuses) but also Exosuits to protect and enhance them — and both are in short supply. The game is played in 4-7 turns, depending on the time when the looming cataclysm occurs — unless, of course, it is averted! The elapsed turns are measured on a dynamic timeline. By powering up the Time Rifts, players can reach back to earlier turns to supply their past "self" with resources. Each Path has a vastly different objective that rewards it with a massive amount of victory points when achieved. The Paths' settlements will survive the impact, but the Capital will not. Whichever Path manages to collect most points will be the new seat for the Capital, thus the most important force left on the planet...

**⬇️ ENGLISH BELOW + CATALÀ A CONTINUACIÓ!** ¿Te gustan los juegos de mesa y no tienes con quién jugar? ¿No se te ocurre qué hacer con tus compañeros de trabajo después de tu jornada de trabajo o quieres reunirte con tus amistades para pasarlo bien? ¡Únete al evento de juegos de mesa más grande de Barcelona y de Europa cada semana! ¡🎥 Descubre nuestra comunidad en [este vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Información de las noches de juegos semanales:** 📅 **Fecha**: Cada semana, principalmente los miércoles las 19h. Algunas semanas el evento se traslada a martes o jueves (revisar calendario de este evento). 📍 **Ubicación**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Idiomas**: Castellano, Inglés, Catalán ¡y cualquier otro que los participantes hablen! **¿Por qué unirse a las noches de juegos de KLEFF?** 🃏Disfrutar de la enorme variedad de juegos de mesa (¡explicamos cómo jugar a todos los juegos! 👫 Conocer a gente nueva y hacer amigos 🍻 Degustar deliciosas tapas y bebidas 🗣️ Practicar idiomas mientras te diviertes **Algunos de nuestros juegos (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Código Secreto * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Darwin's Journey * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * ¡Y muchos más! 💡 Si tienes otro juego que creas que puede ser divertido jugarlo, ¡no dudes en traerlo! 🗺️ Nos podréis encontrar en la **sala principal del Restaurante**, preguntad por **Pau** o a las personas con las camisetas rojas👋🏻🙋🏻 La utilización de la ludoteca es **GRATIS** 💸, pero al encontrarnos en un bar es obligatorio adquirir consumición mínima (3€) canjeable por bebida. 🪙 Si lo pasáis bien podéis hacer donaciones para la compra de más juegos y para organizar nuevos eventos ⚠️ **No olvidéis reservar vuestra plaza en Meetup**. Si finalmente no puedes venir, por favor, cancela tu asistencia para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu lugar. Durante el transcurso del evento se realizarán fotografías y vídeos 📸 que podrían ser publicadas en las redes sociales y los sitios web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/). Si no deseas salir, rogamos nos lo confirmes para no tomar imágenes de tu persona. **👥 ¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\*\* Do you like board games but don't have anyone to play with? Can't think of what to do with your coworkers after work or want to gather with friends to have a good time? Join the biggest board game event in Barcelona and Europe every week! 🎥 Discover our community in [this vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Game Night information**: 📅 **Date**: Every week, mostly Wednesdays at 7pm. Some weeks the event is moved to Tuesdays or Thursdays (check calendar for this event). 📍 **Location**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Languages**: Spanish, English, Catalan and any other languages spoken by participants! **Why join KLEFF game nights?** 🃏 Enjoy a huge variety of board games (we explain how to play all games!) 👫 Meet new people and make friends 🍻 Taste delicious tapas and drinks 🗣️ Practice languages while having fun **Some of our games (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codenames * Catan * Carcassonne * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * White Castle * And many more! 💡 If you have another game that you think would be fun to play, feel free to bring it! 🗺️ You can find us on the main floor of the restaurant, ask for **Pau** or the ones with the red t-shirt👋🏻🙋🏻 The use of the board games collection is **FREE** 💸, but as we are in a bar, it is mandatory to purchase a minimum consumption (3€) which can be exchanged for a drink. 🪙 If you have a good time, you can make donations for purchasing more games and organizing new events. **⚠️ Don't forget to reserve your spot on Meetup**. If you can't make it in the end, please cancel your attendance so someone else can take your spot. During the event, photos and videos 📸 will be taken that may be published on [KLEFF](http://www.kleff.es/)'s social media and websites. If you don't wish to appear, please let us know so we won't take pictures of you **👥 Join our community!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\* T'agraden els jocs de taula i no tens amb qui jugar? No se t'ocorre què fer amb els teus companys de treball després de la teva jornada de treball o vols reunir-te amb les teves amistats per a passar-ho bé? Uneix-te a l'esdeveniment de jocs de taula més gran de Barcelona i d'Europa cada setmana! 🎥 Descobreix la nostra comunitat en [aquest vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Informació de les nits de jocs setmanals:** 📅 **Data**: Cada setmana, principalment els dimecres les 19h. Algunes setmanes l'esdeveniment es trasllada a dimarts o dijous (revisar calendari d'aquest esdeveniment). 📍 **Ubicació**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/LDs2fbs) 🗣️ **Llengües**: Castellà, anglès, Ccatalà i qualsevol altre que els participants parlin! **Per què unir-se a les nits de jocs de KLEFF?** 🃏Gaudir de l'enorme varietat de jocs de taula (expliquem com jugar a tots els jocs!) 👫 Conèixer a gent nova i fer amistats 🍻 Degustar delicioses tapes i begudes 🗣️ Practicar idiomes mentre et diverteixes **Alguns dels nostres jocs (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Camel Up * Codi Secret * Catan * Carcassone * Dixit * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * I molts més! 💡 Si tens un altre joc que creguis que pot ser divertit jugar-ho, no dubtis a portar-ho! 🗺️ Ens podreu trobar a la **sala principal del Restaurant,** pregunteu per **Pau** o a les persones amb les samarretes vermelles👋🏻🙋🏻 La utilització de la ludoteca és **GRATUÏTA**💸, però en trobar-nos en un bar és obligatori adquirir consumició mínima (3€) canviable per beguda. 🪙 Si ho passeu bé podeu fer donacions per a la compra de més jocs i per a organitzar nous esdeveniments. ⚠️ **No oblidis reservar la teva plaça a Meetup**. Si finalment no pots venir, si us plau, cancel·la l'assistència per a què una altra persona pugui ocupar el teu lloc. Durant el transcurs de l'esdeveniment es realitzaran fotografies i vídeos 📸 que podrien ser publicades en les xarxes socials i els llocs web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/ca/elementor-2706/). Si no desitges sortir, preguem que ens ho confirmis per a no prendre imatges de la teva persona. **👥 Uneix-te a la nostra comunitat!** [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9e8qoijfg57P9YnasvY63?mode=wwt) [Telegram](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/)

## 🟢 **How to Join:** ( 🇪🇸 ⬇️ ) Pick one (or make your own!) when you join our WhatsApp group 👇 🕹️ My favorite game is... (guess with emojis!) 🎲 🎯 The board game that always ruins friendships is... 😈 🗣️ My funniest rage-quit story is when... 😂 👉 [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ddi2c1jKwJ89QADnOGqrSL) *** 🎲 **Friday Game Night @ Pasa Tapas** Start your weekend with games, laughter, and new friends! Every Friday 19:00–24:00, join us for good vibes, great food, and 100+ games to explore. 📍 *Pasa Tapas Restaurant (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Free entry (just grab a drink or snack)* 🎮 *100+ games • English & Spanish • Up to 120 players* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) By attending, you agree to be photographed or filmed for event promotion. *** ## 🟢 **Cómo Unirse:** Elige una (¡o inventa la tuya!) cuando te unas a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp 👇 🕹️ Mi juego favorito es... (¡adivínalo con emojis!) 🎲 🎯 El juego de mesa que siempre arruina amistades es... 😈 🗣️ Mi historia más divertida de rage-quit fue cuando... 😂 👉[ WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ddi2c1jKwJ89QADnOGqrSL) *** 🎲 **Noche de Juegos @ Pasa Tapas (Viernes)** ¡Empieza el fin de semana con juegos, risas y nuevos amigos! Cada viernes 19:00–24:00 disfruta de buena comida, bebida y más de 100 juegos. 📍 *Restaurante Pasa Tapas (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Entrada libre (solo consumo)* 🎮 *Más de 100 juegos • Inglés y español • Hasta 120 personas* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) Al asistir, aceptas ser fotografiado o grabado para fines de promoción del evento.

**It's our first event of the year!** Technology continues to accelerate our lives, and with AI, we are on the verge of even more profound shifts - not just in how we work or connect, but in how we think, learn, and create. In this landscape of constant change, it is easy to give in to fear or discouragement… but creativity will save us! In this creative session, **Ian Gehlhaar**, Founder and Creative Director at **Fail Fast**, will share insights and exercises on creativity, exploring the vital importance of reconnecting with one of the most ancient and human qualities of all: curiosity. **Fail Fast** is a studio based in Barcelona, specialized in strategy, design, creativity, and growth. With a team of nearly 100 multidisciplinary creatives, we develop strategies, digital products, service design, and narratives focused on generating real impact. We work at the intersection of technology and creativity, designing experiences that connect emotionally with people and make a difference. **Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Ian Gehlhaar on Creativity Will Save Us! * Connect with Curiosity: Insights and exercises on creativity * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00** **📍 Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44 **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll learn to reconnect with your curiosity **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:00 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

🎮 **Glitch & Game — Happy Hour**🍸 ¿Te apetece una partida y un buen cóctel después del curro? 😎 De miércoles a viernes, ven a Glitch (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16) y disfruta del happy hour gamer más divertido de Barcelona, de 18:30 a 21:00. Tendremos 2x1 en una selección especial de cócteles para que puedas jugar, relajarte y pasarlo bien mientras compartes partidas, risas y buen rollo con otros gamers. 🕹️✨ Tanto si vienes a echarte unas partidas casuales, probar nuevos juegos o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente, **Glitch & Game **es el plan perfecto para desconectar entre semana. 👉 Cuándo: De miércoles a viernes, 18:30 - 21:00 👉 Dónde: Glitch Bar (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16, Barcelona) 👉 Promo: 2x1 en cócteles seleccionados Ven solo o con amigos, ¡aquí siempre hay mandos, cócteles y buena vibra esperándote! 🍹🎮

We're back kicking off the new year with another awesome Swift Barcelona event hosted by [Skyscanner](www.skyscanner.com) in their offices in Placa Catalunya, in collaboration with [Workbrew](https://workbrew.com/). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agentic Apps with MCP in Swift** The Model Context Protocol is a standardized way for AI models to interact with tools and resources, allowing them to take actions on users' behalf. Anthony DePasquale will demonstrate a Swift MCP library that unlocks agentic capabilities in AI-enabled apps. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Homebrew: How to Unite Developers, IT Administrators, and Security Professionals** Discover how the popular developer tool Homebrew can become a secret weapon for IT admins and security teams alike. [Brandon Valentine, Workbrew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonvalentine/) will cover: * 🔧 The Homebrew fundamentals every Mac Admin should know * 🛡️ How to transform Homebrew into a security and efficiency advantage * 💡 Real-world tips for managing Homebrew across your Mac fleet \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Behind the Skyscanner iOS App** A look inside how we work, how we build the iOS app and our approach to various migrations: * Obj-c to Swift migration * SPM * Refreshing UI design \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The event starts at 6:30pm, so don’t be late! Massive thanks to Skyscanner & Workbrew for supporting the developer community with their venue, food, drinks, and hospitality. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- After the event a few of us will go for some beers at a nearby bar. **Got some news you want to share with the community**? Give one of the organizers a nudge and you can jump up and present it yourself, or we’ll do it for you! Let’s celebrate our achievements.

Hey peeps! Join us for an evening Hack & Tell with [Sergey Cherepanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-cherepanov) and [Christian Bick](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bick-innovation) at [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) in Poblenou - two focused, practical talks plus plenty of time to meet other AI engineers and founders! 🗓 **Agenda** 18:30 – Doors open, drinks & arrivals 19:00 – Talks 1. Coding Agents in mature Projects 2. Fine-tuning Vision Language Models 20:30 – Open networking 📍 **Location** [Harbour.Space Institute of Technology](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) [Carrer de Rosa Sensat, 9-11, 08005 Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8GuYFh6XY3NtL7D28) 6th floor 🎟 **Cost:** Free (RSVP required) *** 🎤 **Speaker 1: Sergey Cherepanov - Coding Agents in Mature Projects** Sergey will take us on a journey of what happens when immature coding assistants start razzmatazzing in mature projects. And how to tame the beast. 🎤 **Speaker 2: Christian Bick - Fine-tuning Vision Language Models** Chris will share his insights from creating a multi-modal classification model for learning material with Qwen3-VL and HuggingFace transformers to build [edugraph.io](https://www.edugraph.io/). See you soon!

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.**

**Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!** **GGJ SITE** [https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026](https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026) **REGISTRATION** Fill out this form >>> [https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7) <<< *PLEASE NOTE* \- We have limited capacity so us knowing In\-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin' \- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/)! **Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially [here](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7).** Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development! Want to know all the details? [Check out the official GGJ site](https://globalgamejam.org/faq) and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer [account](https://globalgamejam.org/user/register). \-\-\-\-\- **EVENT DETAILS** Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically! An **[Event Details doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing)** can be read for all your info! **Building Hours + Security** available throughout the event **Parking:** See [parking spots highlighted in blue](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view). (see new as of last year) *All Locations:* **DSB 121**, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms **DSB126**, Small Classroom / Break-out room **DSB127**, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc) **DSB136**, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs). **DSB142**, Presentation room **DSB146**, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab **VENUE TIME & SPACE** **Friday** 5:00pm - 12am Event launch - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/pV40YzllqoY?feature=share) **Saturday** 7am - 12am **Sunday** 7am - 7:00pm Event closing - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/stxxCCPzy2A?feature=share) **MISC. RESOURCES** **Wifi:** We will have access to the GUEST network \- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th **Map** [CCAD Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view?usp=sharing) **Wavier** [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view) **Schedule** [Updated Regularly](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EONsxtr3S-bRvIp_s12os-JA-M7uEW207bi9MVfrvbM/edit?usp=sharing) **Event Details** [All in one spot for all event details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing) **SPONSORS** Global Game Jam ([GGJ](https://globalgamejam.org/)) Columbus College of Art and Design ([CCAD](https://www.ccad.edu/)) The Central Ohio GameDev Group ([COGG](https://thecogg.com/)) [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/) \- Discord game jam bot [GDEX](https://www.thegdex.com/)/[Multivarious](https://www.multivarious.com/) \- Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo

**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.

**Topic and Speaker TBD** ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI generated) code!*** *(title subject to change)* Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.