Thoughtworks YTalks Berlin - AI in Product Development

⌖ Bangkok · Treehouse Cafe & Bar

Hosted by Jaume R.

Build AI products people will pay for at this informal builders meetup in Bangkok, taking place on 25 October 2026 at Treehouse Cafe & Bar. From AI idea to paying customer Vibe Coding Products in Bangkok brings together people who are using AI to turn early ideas into useful, launchable products. Hosted by Jaume R., this first edition creates a relaxed setting where builders can show their work, compare approaches and help one another make progress. The meetup runs from 5:00pm to 7:00pm ICT on Sunday, 25 October 2026 at Treehouse Cafe & Bar, 20 Sukhumvit 31 in Watthana. Rather than focusing only on code, the conversation will cover the full journey from deciding what to build to finding the first paying customer. Topics and questions may include: - Choosing an AI product idea worth pursuing - Turning a rough concept into a working prototype - Deciding how and when to launch - Working out what to charge - Finding early users and first customers - Getting feedback on a demo or half-built product - Moving an existing product beyond its current stage Attendees may be building with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or another AI development tool. The emphasis is on sharing practical experiences rather than prescribing one particular stack. Who should attend? All stages are welcome. You might arrive with nothing more than an idea, a prototype that only partly works, or a product already earning revenue. You do not need a technical background, and you do not need to have made money from your project. Curiosity, a desire to build something useful and the motivation to keep moving are enough. Bring a demo if you have one, a question you want to explore, or a specific problem that has slowed you down. You can also come simply to meet other locally based AI builders and learn what they are creating. A conversational builders meetup Expect informal, peer-led conversations rather than a formal lecture or highly structured workshop. The format is designed for swapping ideas, receiving direct feedback and discussing both product development and commercial decisions with people who also want to ship. Attendees can additionally use Meetup’s event chat to connect before the session begins. View the event and registration details

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⌖ Toronto · Toronto, ON

Hosted by SpaceXAI for Toronto, Canada

Learn how to automate daily life with Grok Bot at this hands-on Toronto meetup on 26 October 2026, featuring talks, Q&A, building and networking. Taking place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EDT in Toronto, this monthly community event combines practical AI learning with time to meet other builders and work on ideas. Bring your laptop so you can participate in the building session. Dinner and drinks will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to receive Cursor credits for use with Grok Bot. Agenda - 5:30pm: Mix and mingle - 6:15pm: First speaker - 6:30pm: Second speaker - 6:45pm: Q&A - 7:00pm: Networking and building - 8:30pm: Event ends The two speakers have not yet been named on the event page. The meetup is hosted by Neerav, Jia and Sukh, with support from a local volunteer team. Important: doors close at 6:15pm sharp. Registration requires host approval, and the exact address is revealed to approved attendees; the organiser describes the venue as 800 Bay. Request to join the meetup

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⌖ Berlin · C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin

Hosted by BLISS AI Speaker Series 2026/2027

Hear Google DeepMind student researcher Badr Alkhamissi discuss human-like artificial intelligence in Berlin on 3 November 2026. Hosted by BLISS e.V., this in-person event explores state-of-the-art AI and machine learning research through a focused 45-minute talk titled “Human-Like Artificial Intelligence.” After the presentation, attendees can exchange ideas and questions with fellow AI enthusiasts over complimentary pizza and drinks. Event details - Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 - Time: 7:00–9:00pm CET - Venue: C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Chemiegebäude, Str. des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin - Speaker: Badr Alkhamissi, Student Researcher at Google DeepMind - Format: Research talk followed by informal networking The session is open to everyone interested in advanced AI research, with a particular focus on students, PhD candidates, academic researchers and industry professionals working in machine learning research. Important: Doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. A Meetup RSVP is strictly required to guarantee entry. By attending, you also agree to be photographed. RSVP to attend

⌖ Berlin · C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin

Hosted by BLISS AI Speaker Series 2026/2027

Hear Anthropic researcher Pavel Izmailov explore AI reasoning from pretraining to post-training on 10 November 2026 at TU Berlin in Berlin. Izmailov, a Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic, will present “Understanding Reasoning from Pretraining to Post-Training” in an approximately 45-minute research talk. Afterwards, attendees can continue the discussion, exchange questions and meet fellow AI enthusiasts over free drinks and pizza. Who it’s for The event is open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research, with a particular focus on: - Students and PhD candidates - Academic researchers - Machine learning professionals - Industry practitioners with a research focus Organised by BLISS e.V., the talk forms part of its winter 2026/2027 in-person AI speaker series. Time: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 7:00–9:00pm CET Venue: C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Chemiegebäude, Str. des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin Doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. An RSVP on Meetup is strictly required to guarantee entry. Attendees should also note that photography will take place during the event. RSVP for the event on Meetup

⌖ Berlin · CIC Berlin

Hosted by HackLab

Build and ship a working Physical AI prototype at HackLab’s intensive 48-hour Robotics x AI Hackathon, held at CIC Berlin on 14–15 November 2026. Designed for people who want to move beyond discussing the future of robotics and start creating it, HackLab 2 brings builders together for two focused days of development, hardware training and experimentation. Participants will form teams, develop innovative robotics and AI projects, and turn ambitious ideas into real prototypes before presenting their work live. Who should attend? The hackathon is aimed at builders, engineers, startup founders and researchers working in or exploring robotics and AI. It is particularly relevant to technically minded participants who want practical experience with Physical AI, opportunities to meet potential collaborators, and direct exposure to others building at the frontier of intelligent hardware. The organisers highlight several reasons to take part: - Collaborate with robotics and AI talent and industry leaders - Build and showcase a cutting-edge robotics solution - Compete for more than €10,000 in cash, hardware and other prizes - Explore potential job and internship opportunities - Receive free credits from participating technology providers for use during the hackathon - Meet founders, researchers and engineers shaping the future of robotics Partners, co-hosts, technology providers and the precise prize categories are still to be announced. Updates will be shared through HackLab’s LinkedIn page. Hackathon schedule The in-person programme takes place at CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65, in Berlin. Saturday, 14 November begins with doors, registration and breakfast at 09:00, followed by the opening ceremony at 09:30. Hacking starts at 11:00, with lunch at 13:00 and dinner at 19:00. Teams can continue building overnight. Sunday, 15 November starts with breakfast at 08:00 and lunch at 13:30. Final submissions are due at 17:45, immediately followed by judging at 18:00. The weekend concludes at 19:00 with live pitches and an award ceremony. Places are described as highly limited, and the current Eventbrite listing shows the event as sold out. Check the official page for ticket availability, updates or any released places: view registration details.

⌖ Berlin · Maritim Pro Arte Berlin

Hosted by Software & Support Media GmbH

AI Engineering Summit brings five days of hands-on enterprise AI training to the Maritim Pro Arte Berlin from 16–20 November 2026. Designed for teams moving beyond AI experiments, this inaugural event explores how to integrate coding agents, AI assistants and agentic workflows into real software delivery processes. Held in Berlin, the summit combines practical instruction with peer learning and problem-solving. Its programme includes five AI engineering tracks, more than 15 workshops, two deep-dive bootcamps and a dedicated Lab Day. Most training sessions feature hands-on exercises, best practices and live demonstrations rather than relying on theory alone. What the programme covers The five tracks address the technical and organisational challenges involved in adopting AI across enterprise engineering: - AI Software Engineering: Integrating coding agents and assistants into development, testing, code review and delivery with clear processes and standards. - Quality, Testing & AI Code Review: Using AI to support automated testing, intelligent reviews and higher software quality. - Enterprise AI Governance & Security: Establishing rules for data protection, intellectual property, compliance and controlled AI use across complex environments. - Legacy Modernisation with AI: Evolving established systems through gradual, traceable changes rather than a high-risk “big bang” rewrite. - Developer Experience & AI Toolchains: Avoiding tool sprawl and building a coherent AI toolchain for engineering teams. The Lab Day is a distinctive part of the format. Attendees work alongside experts and other software teams on genuine challenges drawn from day-to-day engineering. The emphasis is on developing concrete solutions, exchanging experience and transferring the lessons directly into participants’ own development organisations. Who should attend? This summit is aimed at software engineers, software architects, Tech Leads, Platform Engineers, Developer Experience teams, Engineering Managers and technical decision-makers. It is particularly relevant for organisations that already use or evaluate AI tools but now need to introduce them in a structured, secure and sustainable way. View the event and registration details