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Berlin Tech & creative industry Afterwork (English/German)

Welcome to the Berlin Tech and Creative Industry Afterwork! ✨ Are you tired of stiff networking events, formal agendas, and endless slide decks? So are we. This group brings together Berlin's most exciting minds, from tech and corporate professionals to creative freelancers and artists, for a genuinely relaxed evening out. We meet in my favorite Cocktailbars to unwind, share ideas, and connect with great people over good drinks. What to expect: NO PowerPoints & Ads. Leave the hustle and the pitches at the door. Our focus is strictly on real, authentic exchanges, sparking inspiration, and having fantastic conversations. ONLY the Best Bars in Berlin: We hit up at my favorite spots in the city. From hidden gems to cool cocktail lounges and cozy pubs with great beer and wine. Bilingual and welcoming: Whether you're a native Berliner or an expat who just arrived, everyone is welcome! Conversations naturally flow in both English and German. A Brilliant Crowd: Mingle with startup founders, tech professionals, designers, corporate innovators, and creatives who just want to make new friends and enjoy a great evening. If you want to bounce an idea off someone, chat about industry trends, or simply enjoy a well-deserved after-work drink with a fantastic group of people, this is the place to be. See you!

Berlin Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

THERE IS NO WAITLIST. EVERYONE CAN JOIN. ​ Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Berlin! Tech, AI, Data, IT, and more \~ ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: €3 (Online only, no tickets at door) [ Link to Website ](https://techsocialberlin.com/event/meetup) 🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social 📍 Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Tech Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday ​ **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://techsocialberlin.com/event/meetup) ​ If you cannot find us, ask staff about Social Meetup, or find a table, snap a photo and ask in the WhatsApp community above. ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Who Should Attend? Perfect for **Berlin tech professionals** including: * **Software Developers & Engineers** (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, React, Node.js) * **Data Scientists & Analysts** (Machine Learning, AI, Data Visualization, SQL) * **Cybersecurity Professionals** (InfoSec, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security) * **Product Managers & Tech Entrepreneurs** * **Students & Tech Graduates** looking to break into tech * **Career Changers** entering tech industry * **Remote Workers & Digital Nomads** in Berlin * **Startup Employees & Entrepreneurs** * **Digital Marketing & Product Professionals** * **Senior Engineers** looking to mentor and network \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### What You'll Experience * 🤝 **Network with Berlin tech community** * 💼 **Job opportunities** and referrals from peers * 🚀 **Career acceleration** through peer networking * 🎯 **Skill sharing** and tech discussions * 🧠 **Knowledge sharing** on latest tech trends * 🎉 **Social activities** and games * 🧠 **Learn from peers** about real-world challenges * 🚀 **Collaborate** on projects and ideas * 🎯 **Mentorship connections** (both ways!) * 🍻 **Fun, casual atmosphere** \- no matter your seniority level \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) * Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with the venue, we just use the space. So don't call the venue asking about our events. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​ ​ *Berlin Germany tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers Berlin Germany tech social mixer afterwork drinks AI connect network data IT programming cybersecurity digital nomad blockchain crypto big data science computer networking community jobs entrepreneur industry product design startup software development machine learning python javascript professional networking career development it professionals developers mentorship ai sql analytics data engineering business intelligence deep learning tensorflow pytorch data visualization data analysts ml engineers***📱 Follow us:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tech.social.event) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tech.social.event/) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-social-event)

AI Validation, Modern Automation & the Future of QE - 12th Berlin Meetup

AI is changing the way we build and test software. As applications become more intelligent, quality engineers face new challenges—from validating non-deterministic AI outputs to building automation frameworks that are faster, smarter, and easier to maintain. Join The Test Tribe Berlin Meetup for an evening of practical insights, real-world case studies, and community discussions on how AI is reshaping software quality, testing, and automation. **Event Details** * Date: 26 August 2026 * Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CEST * Venue: [SumUp (Entrance via Lange Straße), Koppenstraße 8, 10243 Berlin, Germany](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wryVXXYRXs2r5uvZ8) **What's on the Agenda?** **Session 1: Shift Fast, Test Smart: Full-Stack** **Playwright Automation Powered by Gemini** **Speaker: Smita Mehta ( QA Lead at Schwarz)** Discover how modern Quality Engineering teams can combine UI and API automation into a unified Playwright framework while leveraging Gemini Code Assist to accelerate development. Through practical examples, Smita will demonstrate how AI can simplify Selenium migrations, speed up test creation, improve debugging, and help teams build faster, more resilient automation. **Session 2:** **Visual Regression in AI Applications/AI & LLM Validation in Real-World Systems** **Speaker:** **Osama Hammad, Senior Software Testing Engineer @PaxeraHealth** ​As AI-powered applications become increasingly common across industries, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and compliance is more important than ever. In this session, Osama will explore how Quality Engineers can move beyond traditional pass/fail testing to validate non-deterministic AI systems. Drawing on practical examples from AI-powered medical imaging and healthcare, you'll learn approaches to building evaluation frameworks, creating AI quality gates, integrating validation into CI/CD pipelines, and navigating evolving regulations such as the EU AI Act. ​This keeps the medical expertise as a strong differentiator while making it clear that the learnings apply to anyone working with AI systems, regardless of industry. **How This Meetup Solves Your Problem** Whether you're experimenting with AI-powered applications or modernizing your automation strategy, this meetup addresses challenges many engineering teams face today. * Learn techniques for evaluating AI applications where traditional testing falls short. * Discover how to build more resilient automation with Playwright and AI-assisted development. * Explore ways to reduce flaky tests, speed up automation, and improve engineering productivity. * Gain insights directly from practitioners solving these challenges in production environments. **Why You Should Show Up** Because Quality Engineering is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means learning from those building the future today. Meet fellow testers, automation engineers, SDETs, and technology leaders from Berlin's thriving testing community. Exchange ideas, ask questions, expand your professional network, and leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply to your projects. **Become a Speaker at The Test Tribe events:** ​Wish to share your insights with the community at a future event? Submit your talk idea [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform?utm_source=luma) and our team will get back to you, if the idea resonates with them too. **​About The Test Tribe** ​The Test Tribe is the world's largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. ​By RSVPing, you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://www.thetesttribe.com/website-terms-conditions/?utm_source=luma) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.thetesttribe.com/our-privacy-policy/?utm_source=luma) and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners

IBM Bob Coding Watch Party in Berlin

Makers, innovators, developers - this one’s for you! We are rolling out a series of hands-on practitioner events around IBM Bob — the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ideate, create and ship better code, faster. ​What makes these events stand out? 👩‍💻👨‍💻🧑‍💻🪩 Watch Parties in Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich... Join live sessions together with other creators — not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning in real time. Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared experience. **Agenda:** 16:00 Open Doors & local Networking 17.00 Official Welcome & Agenda of the Evening, ***Online livestream starts***, *Sebastian Grodzietzki* 17:10 Coding Agents & Habitat Engineering with Bob, *Jacob Schwarz* 17:40 DevSecOps & Security Engineering with Bob, *Jan Wardenga* 18:00 Look what I've built with Bob, diverse speakers from our community 18:15 Break + time for installation of Bob on individual machines if still needed *(ideally you have Bob installed before the event 👍),* find your teammates 18:30 Bob v2 - Guided Overview of the New Release Features, *Eric Sease* 19:00 Guided Spec-Driven Development, *Jacob Schwarz* 19:15 Free Flow - try out Bob yourselves with finger food & drinks, individually or in local teams, ***Online livestream ends*** 20:30 Closing Doors ​The next Coding Watch Parties, each with **tracks for beginners, intermediate and experts**, will take place on \- 20th August\, \- 5th October and \- 1st December *The Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets are limited.* ​🥷🧙‍♀️🧝🪄 Hands-on + Community-first From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers. ​ **Bob is built to support domain users without coding experience as well as R&D + Ops folks** from the ideation stage up to modernization of legacy apps, to secure, fullstack enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC — and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice. ​If you’re curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in. We will add more Bob events to the calendar soon. Feel free to ***get subscribed to our Luma calendar* to stay uptodate for ALL upcoming events early on** and get registered for the events you like to join either here on Meetup or on our central Luma calendar: 👉 [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob) **Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here: 👉 [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)

Cybersecurity × AI: Berlin's Builders, Breakers & Backers

AI has changed both sides of the security equation at once. Attackers are automating reconnaissance, phishing, and exploit development at a scale that didn't exist two years ago. Defenders are shipping agents that triage alerts, patch code, and hunt threats faster than any SOC team could. And an entirely new attack surface — the models themselves — is being built into products before anyone has agreed on how to secure it. Berlin has quietly become one of Europe's densest clusters of people working on exactly this problem: security founders, ML engineers, red teamers, CISOs, researchers, and the investors funding them. This meetup is an attempt to get them in one room. **⚠️ Attendance is limited and by application only** We're capping this event at **10 people**. The reason is deliberate: we'd rather have a room where everyone present is actually working in this space than a large room where most people are browsing. Smaller rooms mean better conversations and a much higher chance you meet the two or three people who matter for what you're building. To be considered, apply here: [https://luma.com/5vqgtq1h](https://luma.com/5vqgtq1h) The form takes about two minutes. We'll ask for: * Your name and where you work * What you're building, investing in, or researching * Your role (founder / engineer / security lead / investor / researcher / other) * What you're hoping to get out of the evening We review applications on a rolling basis and confirm attendees by email. Applying early genuinely helps — once we're at capacity we close the list. If you're not selected this time, you'll be first in line for the next one. **What to expect** * [2–3 short talks] from founders and practitioners building at the intersection — offensive AI, AI-native defense tooling, securing LLM applications, compliance under the EU AI Act * An open Q&A where hard questions are welcome * Long-form networking **Who we're looking for** Founders (pre-idea to Series B), security engineers and researchers, red teamers, CISOs and security leads, VCs and angels active in the space, and serious people looking to move into it.

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AI-Native Finance: Berlin Executive Dialogue Hub

**Theme:** *Designing the Operating Model for AI-Native Finance in Africa* 📅 **Date:** 19th August 2026 🕒 **Time:** 2.30 pm 📍 **Venue:** SAP Berlin ## About the Event Join technology leaders, AI practitioners, fintech professionals, researchers, founders, investors, and financial services executives in Berlin as we connect live to the **Africa AI Finance Executive Dialogue Series**. This Executive Dialogue explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming financial services, with practical discussions on AI strategy, governance, innovation, cybersecurity, regulation, and the future of AI-native organisations. Beyond the live programme, the Berlin Hub offers an opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and build connections across Berlin's technology community and the Africa–Europe innovation ecosystem. ## Why Attend? * Learn how AI is reshaping financial services. * Gain insights from senior executives and industry experts. * Connect with professionals across AI, fintech, banking, startups, research, and investment. * Explore opportunities for collaboration between Africa and Europe. *** ## 💡 Executive Keynote **Tapiwa Manjengwa** *Head of AI & Digital Transformation, Berachah Global* **Designing the Operating Model for AI-Native Finance in Africa** ### 🎙️ Executive Dialogue: Building AI-Ready Financial Systems **From Innovation to Scalable, Trusted AI Adoption in Africa** **Moderator** 🗣️ **Chinenye Umunna, ACA, FIMC** *Finance & Strategy Leader \| Chartered Accountant \| Fellow\, Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria* **Executive Panel Speakers** **Tapiwa Manjengwa** *Head of AI & Digital Transformation, Berachah Global* **Hans van Linschoten** *Entrepreneur \| Strategy & M&A Consultant \| Co\-founder\, GIG\.tech NV\, whitesky\.cloud & AfriQloud* **Dr Dirk Brand** *Independent Legal Consultant \| Special Counsel\, Swart Law \| Extraordinary Senior Lecturer\, Stellenbosch University* ### 🎤 Hosted by **Awuor Odongo** *Narrative Strategist \| TV & Radio Producer\, KTN & Spice FM \| Co\-Founder\, Take Six Africa* ## Programme **14:30** – Registration & Networking **15:00** – Executive Keynote **15:40** – Executive Panel Discussion *(Speaker to be announced)* **16:30** – Berlin Executive Networking Dialogue **17: 10** – Event Ends \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *please note that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded for use in promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizers. Thank you.*

IBM Bob Coding Watch Party in Berlin & Online

Makers, innovators, developers - this one’s for you! We are rolling out a series of hybrid (online & onsite) hands-on practitioner events around IBM Bob — the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ideate, create and ship better code, faster. ​What makes these events stand out? 👩‍💻👨‍💻🧑‍💻🪩 Coding Watch Parties in Cologne, Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich and online at the same time... Join live sessions together with other creators — not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning hands-on in real time. Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared, active experience. ​The next Coding Watch Parties, each with **tracks for beginners, intermediate and experts**, will take place on \- 20th August\, \- 15th October and \- 1st December *The Coding Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets for in person, onsite attendance are limited.* ​🥷🧙‍♀️🧝🪄 Hands-on + Community-first From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers. ​ Bob is built to support domain users without coding experience as well as R&D + Ops folks from the ideation stage up to modernization of legacy apps, to secure, fullstack enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC — and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice. ​If you’re curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in. \*\*\* We will add more developer events to the calendar soon. **Follow our Luma calendar** to stay uptodate **for all upcoming events** early on and get registered for the events you like to join either here or on our central Luma calendar: 👉 [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob) **Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here: 👉 [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)

Model Mondays - Spotlight On Model router in Microsoft Foundry

AI agents rarely rely on a single model to solve every task. In this episode of Model Mondays, we'll explore how model router helps developers apply a hill-climbing approach to agent development by continuously finding better models for different steps in a workflow. Learn how to evaluate models, compare performance across providers and model families, and dynamically route requests to the model best suited for each task. Through discussions and demos, we'll show how model router helps agents improve quality, efficiency, and cost by treating model selection as an ongoing optimization process rather than a one-time decision. *** * [Explore the Resources](https://github.com/microsoft/model-mondays) * [Read the Newsletter](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/newsletter) * [Continue the conversation on the Discord](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/discord)

PyLadies x Python in Berlin BBQ @ c-base

Hi PyLadies Berlin! We’re teaming up with the awesome Python Users Berlin group for a relaxed summer BBQ by the Spree — let’s grill() and chill()! 🗓️ When? Thursday, August 13 from 7pm 📍Where? The iconic c-base, right by the river 🍔What to bring? Your favorite grillables (vegan, veggie, or meat), maybe a salad or snack to share! 👉 Sign up/RSVP here: [https://www.meetup.com/python-users-berlin-pub/events/314905083/](https://www.meetup.com/python-users-berlin-pub/events/314905083/) (Note: This is a community-wide event hosted by Python Users Berlin, not organized by PyLadies directly.) 🌞 Come as you are — whether you're new to Python or a seasoned developer, everyone is welcome. Let’s enjoy the sunset, share some food, and connect with fellow Pythonistas from across Berlin! 🤝 By attending this event, you agree to the Code of Conduct:: [https://cusy.io/en/about/code-of-conduct](https://cusy.io/en/about/code-of-conduct)

Chapter Event #61 : Cognitive overload in the AI era

Hey Berlin Tech community, We are back with another event where we discuss topics that are relevant to the community presently. While technological advancements are moving rapidly, the challenges we're facing are new, and the efforts we are making differ across organisational contexts, but let's face them together and exchange ideas. Join us in August to see what's cooking this time in the Berlin Chapter. **✍ Registration: (Only possible through MoT Website - Not via Meetup)** Reserve your spot by clicking "Attend" on this page: [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/chapters/mot-berlin/events/mot-berlin-190826](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/chapters/mot-berlin/events/mot-berlin-190826) **Note**: Registrations are limited to 30 participants only. **❓ What to Expect:** • Talks from experienced speakers • Networking with the local community • A chance to speak on stage with 99-second talks • Swag and goodies **🎤 Quality Talks** ***Cognitive overload in the AI era*** ***Yegor Lisnyak*** *\- QA Engineer @Valtech\, Berlin* The talk explores the shifting landscape of software delivery, where the AI now acts as the generator of the code, tests and other data, while we remain the ultimate judges of quality. As AI output volume grows, so does the risk of "digital burnout"—where massive, unstructured data dumps increase our cognitive load and lead to critical errors. This talk introduces Cognitive Accessibility as the missing link in our SDLC, teaching you how to architect AI outputs that are human-centric, easily parsable, and stress-proof for your team. **Key Takeaways** * Mastering Cognitive Ergonomics: Learn to apply accessibility principles to internal documentation, treating your team’s attention as a finite, precious resource. * Structural Parity: Discover how to align the structure of AI outputs to slash "mental rendering" time. * Shifting A11y Left: Redefine accessibility not just as a final product check, but as an operational standard that prevents defects at the source. ***99 Seconds Talks*** Have something to share about testing, tech, or teamwork? Whether it's a win, a challenge, or a wild idea — you’ve got **99 seconds** and a room full of curious, supportive people. Take the stage! **🕰️ Schedule:** 18:00 - Doors open (arrive early to mingle!) 18:30 - Welcome and Introduction 18.40 - ***Yegor Lisnyak*** : ***Cognitive overload in the AI era*** 19:15 - 99 Second Talks and networking **📍Location:** Assecor GmbH, Storkower Straße 207, 10369 Berlin 🏋️ **Stay connected!** Join the Berlin Chapter to get all the latest updates and news on the next events. The button to join Slack is available once you join the chapter for free: [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/chapters/mot-berlin](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/chapters/mot-berlin) 👀 **Want to speak at this or the next MOT Berlin event?** We are already planning our next meetup in September - and we're always looking for speakers. Submit your talk idea to the Continuous Call for Contributions (link below); speak to any Chapter Lead or **join our** **Slack channel** **(#chapter-berlin)** and pitch it to the whole chapter! [https://www.ministryoftesting.com/contribute](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/contribute)

Build & Learn: From Data Science to AI Engineering Week 1

**📅 Week 1: Kickoff — From Data Science to AI Engineering** After a short break, Build & Learn is back with a new seven-week focus: learning how to build and ship real AI applications. 👩‍💻 AI engineering is becoming an increasingly important path for data scientists, analysts and Python developers. The biggest shift is not simply learning more machine learning theory—it is learning how to turn an AI prototype into a working application that other people can use. Over seven weeks, we will build AND deploy basic end to end LLM/AI project touching key technologies ( FastAPI, Postgres, Docker, a real AI pipeline. ) * **Week 1 — Kickoff & Setup:** Set up Python, GitHub, Docker, API keys, and run the starter project locally. * Week 2 — Learn the LLM specific layer. (OpenAI API) * Week 3 — Build production ready AI backends. (Fast API, MCP server) * Week 4 — Connect AI to your data with RAG (vector database) * Week 5 — Lean into evals and observability (tracing, evaluation) * Week 6 — Build & Ship Your Version * Week 7 — Demo Day By the end of the 7 weeks you will have a working AI application in your own GitHub repository and experience building an AI pipeline, backend, database and frontend. **✨ Who is this for?** This cycle is designed for data scientists, analysts, software developers and anyone interested in transitioning toward AI engineering. No previous LLM or AI engineering experience is required. However, you should already understand basic Python or be willing to complete some preparation before the first build session. **✨ Who’s hosting?** I’m Lindsey, a senior data scientist working on AI systems, causal inference and data products. I’ve worked on machine learning, uplift modelling, fraud detection and production LLM systems. I care about learning through building—and about moving beyond AI hype toward applications that actually work. 💻 **Bring:** **Your laptop** and curiosity. Please also grab ☕ at the octopus bar to support their business and providing the location!