This Week in Amsterdam Tech Events

Join The Offline Club for a calm phone-free walk in Amsterdam West to slow down from life’s rush, meet like-minded people, and enjoy the city with more presence. See it as a gym visit for your mind - a moment for your personal and social well-being that leaves you feeling refreshed, relaxed and high on new connections.  The walk, guided by our community host, will start with 15 minutes of shared silence to truly unwind and reset. We’ll provide gentle reflection prompts to help you be mindful and experience your surroundings in new ways. When silence ends, we’ll shift into a social walk with unpressured time to share reflections, meet new people, have conversations, and experience the city together.  What to Expect😌 Peaceful 15 minutes of shared silence to reconnect with yourself💬 A safe environment where connection is easy - no rush, no pressure, no notifications🚶🏼‍♀️ An easy pace, fresh air, and healthy movement❤️ Community vibes and a welcoming atmosphere📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you rested and fulfilled The Program10:30 - 10:45 | Welcome outside Cafe Back to Black* (West)10:45 | We’ll depart, so please be on time!10:45 - 11:00 | Silent walk (connect with yourself) 11:00 - 12:00 | Social walk (connect with others)12:00 | Goodbye hugs + optional communal coffee *We’ll leave from and come back to Cafe Back to Black. Bring your own drink, or get a coffee before we leave. After we return, feel free to stay longer for a drink & bite at Back to Black (optional).  👉🏼 Silent Walk - Connect with yourself (15 min)This monthly offline walk is your chance to slow down, switch off, and have a set moment for your mental wellbeing, shared with others who value the same. We’ll take your mind on a slow walk with gentle prompts to help you reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.  👉🏼 Social Walk - Connect with others (1 hour)The best conversations happen during a walk. So, after the silent part, connect with those around you by sharing reflections, meeting new people, and letting conversations flow naturally as your steps unfold.  ​What to bring✨ Comfy clothes and comfy walking shoes☕ A (hot) drink and snack. Or get a coffee at Back to Black. (optional)😍 An open mind, we’ll take care of the rest We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you. Love,The Offline Club ✨

Hosted in partnership with Paris Vivianne Panigiri 📍 Zoku Amsterdam | Amsterdam Oost🗓 Saturday, April 18🕛 12:30–15:00 Join us for a slow, tactile afternoon of clay and quiet expression as we explore florals with the female form as a symbolic language through hand built ceramics. Drawing inspiration from folk and botanical forms, this workshop invites participants to work with flowers not as decoration, but as carriers of meaning—gestures of care, memory, renewal, and the quiet optimism often associated with the winter months. Led by artist Paris Vivianne Panigiri, this hands-on atelier encourages intuitive making over perfection. Using simple hand building techniques such as pinching and slab-building, participants will shape a decorative or functional piece, such as a plate, bowl, wall piece, or small sculptural form, and embellish it with raised, pressed, or gently sculpted floral motifs. The focus is on touch, rhythm, and allowing each piece to develop its own character. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have created their own unique clay artwork or object and will paint it, adding color and detail to bring the floral forms to life. No prior experience is needed—the workshop is designed to be both grounding and expressive, offering a quiet space to make something meaningful by hand. 🎨 Your ticket includes: All clay and hand building materialsGuidance through hand building and surface decoration techniquesAcrylic paints to finish your pieceTea and filtered coffee served throughout the workshopLight snacks 👩‍🎨 About the Artist Paris Vivianne Panigiri is an abstract impressionistic artist whose work draws from the intricate beauty of nature, the depth of emotion, and the powerful movement of the sea. Her practice explores harmony as a layered, complex tapestry—mirroring the emotional textures of human experience. Through colour, form, and texture, Panigiri’s work communicates beyond words, channeling emotion into tangible expression. Each piece acts as a visual symphony, inviting connection and resonance between artwork and viewer. Her approach to making emphasizes intuition, emotional honesty, and the quiet magic that emerges when materials and feeling move together. 🎟 Tickets Early Bird & Pink Poodle Members: €63Standard Ticket: €68 ❗ Cancellation Policy Cancellations made more than one week before the event are eligible for either: a credit towards another Pink Poodle Society event for the full ticket amount, ora refund minus the 6% platform and ticketing fees (non-refundable). Cancellations made within one week of the event are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Spaces are limited—this atelier will fill quickly. Come slow down, work with your hands, and shape a floral form that carries meaning through touch, rhythm, and material. If you need to reach anyone in regards to this event, please reach out to us at: contact@pinkpoodlesociety.com

We're bringing together two of our favourite things — meaningful conversation and intentional movement — for an afternoon you'll actually leave feeling different. Friday, April 18 · 2:00–3:00 PM TwoTone Pilates (@twotonepilates) What to expect We open with a workshop led by Varvara (@varvarafisher), holistic wellness practitioner working at the intersection of movement, meditation, clinical psychology, and nutrition. Inspired by teachings from Indian monks, Varvara will walk us through the science and soul of habit-building — how to break patterns that no longer serve you, and how to create new ones that actually last. Practical, grounded, and immediately applicable. We'll explore: — How to break bad habits — How to build habits that stick — How to approach discipline in a way that feels supportive, not punishing Then we move. A full-body Pilates class with a focus on glutes — because movement is a habit too. About Varvara Varvara (@varvarafisher) is a holistic wellness practitioner combining evidence-based behavioural insight with embodied practices including yoga, Pilates, and Lagree. Her work supports lasting, sustainable change — from the inside out. About 1% Women (@1percentwomen) A curated private network for women building something of their own. We create space for real connection, shared growth, and the kind of conversations that move you forward.

A tactile escape into colour, craft, and calm. ​Hosted in partnership with Monique Clara ​​📍 Zoku | Amsterdam Oost🗓 April 19, 2026🕛 12:30 - 15:00 An exploration of colour, texture, and slow craft.In this 3-hour session, Monique Clara guides you through the art of punch needle, step by step.The result: a one-of-a-kind piece: graphic, tactile, and distinctly yours. ✨ 🪡 Your ticket includes everything needed to create your own punch needle art: ​Punch Needle ToolsCanvasColourful yarnUnlimited tea and coffee throughout the workshop This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for creativity without pressure. You’ll learn basic punch-needle techniques while experimenting with colourful yarns and composition, guided step by step as you bring your design to life. Whether you prefer something playful, minimal, or bold, you’ll leave with a finished piece ready for your wall or to gift. ​​No prior experience is needed—just come ready to make something beautiful. ​❗ Cancellation Policy ​​Cancellations made more than one week before the event are eligible for a credit or a refund minus 6% platform fees.Cancellations within one week are non-refundable. ​​Spaces are limited. Come sip, create, and leave with a piece that feels personal, wearable, and entirely yours. 💫

Create a tote bag with a story. Hosted in partnership with Sweta Pandey ​📍 Zoku | Amsterdam Oost🗓 April 19, 2026🕛 12:30 - 15:00 Join us for a relaxed, hands-on block print on tote bag workshop where you’ll design and create a piece that’s entirely your own. Using bold patterns with carved wooden blocks, brayers, colours while learning a timeless Indian textile printing technique. The block print workshop is a glimpse into the world of Indian hand-block printing using hand carved wooden blocks, that is still practiced in many parts of India to create beautiful prints on fabrics. In this workshop, creatives would be introduced the slow-sustainable craft of hand-block, its origins, story, and significance for sustainability. 💎 Your ticket includes: Pre-washed canvas tote bags (1 per participant)Pre-carved wooden blocksBlock Print ink (assorted colours)Brayers (rollers)Inking traysScrap paper for test printsGloves and cleaning clothsHair Dryer to dry the paintApronsTea and coffee throughout the workshop This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed for creativity without pressure. You’ll learn basic block-printing techniques while experimenting with colour, texture, and composition, guided step by step as you bring your design to life. Whether you prefer something playful, minimal, or bold, you’ll leave with a finished piece ready to carry or gift. ​No prior experience is needed—just come ready to make something beautiful. ❗ Cancellation Policy ​Cancellations made more than one week before the event are eligible for a credit or a refund minus 6% platform fees.Cancellations within one week are non-refundable. ​Spaces are limited. Come sip, create, and leave with a piece that feels personal, wearable, and entirely yours. 💫

Join The Offline Club at The 5th Amsterdam Oost for an easy Sunday afternoon hangout.Lock your phone away and enjoy a relaxing morning free of digital distractions. This hangout is your time to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz and meet like-minded people. For this XL special we've added a dedicated cozy reading corner and long tables full of creative supplies to craft your personal creation that you can take home. It’s like a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself.  ​What to expect:😌 Peaceful (me-)time to enjoy your favorite offline pastime😍 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded others💬 A space where connection is easy - no pressure, no notifications🫖 Community vibes, calming background music, and a welcoming atmosphere📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled☕ Delicious coffee, drinks, and freshly baked croissants are available for purchase on location. *The 5th Amsterdam Oost is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love - your own drinks and snacks may stay home, and purchase of one consumption is required. ​The Program - curated by our community hosts: ​The Program, curated by our community hosts:14:00 - 14:30 | Arrive & get cozy14:30 - 15:30 | Connect with yourself15:30 - 16:45 | Connect with others16:45 - 17:00 | Round-up and goodbye ​👉🏼 Connect with yourselfThis is your time to sit back and enjoy uninterrupted time to yourself. Recharge by reading a book, drawing, journaling, or engaging in any solo activity you like. Need a little inspiration? We’ve got you covered with art supplies and more. ​👉🏼 Connect with othersChat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet new people, enjoy meaningful conversations, or play games. We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends.  We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.Love, The Offline Club ​PS To make offline living a habit and foster lasting friendships, we’ve launched our monthly Offline Club membership! Join 60+ Amsterdam members for weekly game nights, forest walks, sip & paint hangouts, and more.  To become a member, sign up here. ​About your phone: Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its bodyguards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible. ​In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - feel free to turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight! ​Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs.But! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you can request a €12.50 voucher to use toward a future event.

🍶 SAKE SOCIAL: The First Sip Sake is meant to be shared, not studied. 🥂✨Forget the textbooks. The best way to learn Sake is with a glass in hand and good people around you. For our first-ever collaboration with SAKE CLUB, we’re ditching the stiff etiquette. We believe Sake is the ultimate social connector—a drink that brings laughter, conversation, and new friends together. We’re turning Utage Sake Bar into a casual, free-flowing hangout. Whether you’re a total beginner or a pro, you fit right in. No lectures, no pressure. Just a Sunday afternoon filled with great vibes, cool creatives, and your new favorite drink. The only rule? Enjoy the moment. 🕒 The Experience This is a free-standing, social afternoon designed to fit your Sunday rhythm. Drop in whenever you like between 14:00 and 18:00. Mini-Lecture Sessions (15:00 & 17:00): Want to dive a little deeper? Join us for a quick, 15-minute "Sake 101" to pick up some tips and stories behind the brew.Interactive Icebreakers: We’ve designed simple Sake games to help you mingle and spark conversations without the pressure.Aesthetic Vibes: Expect a curated selection of Sake and high-vibe visuals to set the mood for your Sunday. ✨ Your Ticket Includes The Entry Pour: Your first curated glass of premium Sake to kick off the afternoon.Expert Guidance: Access to the SAKE CLUB team for any "how do I drink this?" questions.Social Access: Entry to the private PPS x SAKE CLUB social gathering at Utage.Tasting Pairings: A selection of Japanese snacks will be available for purchase (extra) to perfectly complement your drinks. 🎟 Tickets PPS Member / Early Bird: €25Regular: €28The Special Pour: €65 (The ultimate connoisseur experience)  📍 Logistics Where: Utage Sake Bar, Amsterdam https://maps.app.goo.gl/6DT5WqkpVYjmLYaM7 When: 19th Sunday, April 2026Time: 14:00 – 18:00 (Open-house format) ⚠️ A Note on Intimacy To keep the energy vibrant and the conversations meaningful, spaces are limited. Once we hit capacity, the guest list will close. Bring your curiosity. All palates and experiences are welcome. [ RESERVE YOUR SIP HERE ] (Sign-up instructions in the bio/link below!) ---

Join our technical meetup for AI engineers & founders!We share the latest AI devtools, APIs, RAG & Agent frameworks, techniques, models and much more! :: FOR WHO :: ✅ Anyone actively building with Generative AI ✅ Devs, Product peeps, Data lovers, ML engineers, Founders ⚠️ Basic LLM knowledge required to fully enjoy the talks!* :: AGENDA ::17:30 🤝 Walk-in18:00 🍕 Pizza (be early!)19:00 💻 TBA19:20 💻 TBA 19:35 💻 TBA 19:45 🍻 Drinks & Networking21.00 End :: FAQ ::• What is AI Builders?We're a self-organizing nonprofit community of 3000+ AI Nerds in Europe. Yes.. we're building our own AI CEO.• Why do I need to pay?1). So we know how many people will come (max capacity of the space and reduce food waste)2). Sponsor money doesn't cover all of our costs yet.• Can I volunteer as co-host?Message Cris (+31636420602) if we still need co-hosts or request a free ticket. Co-hosts arrive 1.5h early and help with set-up, welcoming and facilitating. Grow your network even faster!• *I'm not technical. Can I come?Yes. To fully enjoy the meetup, we recommend chatting with AI to explain these concepts: LLMs, Claude Code, Multimodal, Vector Embeddings, RAG, Chaining, Structured Output, Function Calling, API calls, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Fine-tuning, AI Agents

Mountside Ventures, Pacenotes and The Allocator Society are hosting an LP dinner on 22nd April in Amsterdam. It will be a relaxed evening of connecting with fellow LPs and Family Offices, sharing notes on Venture with a seated dinner. ​​Dress code: Come as you are Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Following our two last Founders' Feasts, (...), we continue with what truly builds community. You are invited to join us for Bloom Network – on Wednesday, . No dinner.No external guests.No formal agenda. This evening is dedicated entirely to the Bloom community. A relaxed setting where conversations continue, ideas evolve, and connections deepen beyond the dinner table. This edition will take place at (...), an intimate and social setting that naturally encourages movement, casual interaction, and spontaneous one-on-one conversations. 👥 15 Bloom members🕡 18:30 onwards🥂 Drinks individually paid🎟️ €4.99 reservation fee This gathering is intentionally smaller to maximise conversation quality and allow space for genuine connection. Come as you are. Stay curious. Leave stronger connected. Let’s continue to build the community we're in. We would love to see you there. 🌷

We are back with another Alpha Evenings! As part of the series, we explore one of the most important regulatory developments in digital assets: the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Following its implementation, MiCA has begun to reshape the European crypto landscape. This session will focus on how the regulation is applied in practice, its implications for crypto service providers and investors, and the broader impact on market structure and innovation. Together with Watson and other parties, we aim to bridge the gap between policy and practice through an interactive panel and Q&A. Alpha Evenings is brought to you by Amsterdam Investment Club, with knowledge partner Students Blockchain Association Netherlands, and platinum sponsor Bybit EU 🌙

Mountside Ventures and 0100 are hosting an LP/VC matchmaking event on 23rd April in Amsterdam, as part of the 0100 Europe conference. The aim of the event is for you to network with other LPs and the 20 GPs we have selected in a fun and efficient way, with a combination of open networking and 1-on-1 matchmaking. We will share details of the funds in advance. Agenda: 10:00am - Open networking10:30 am - Match-making roundtables 11:30am - Open networking12:00am - End Dress code: come as you are Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Get ready for rooftop live music at its finest, as a curated lineup of local talent, brought in collaboration with the Amsterdam Music Project, takes over our rooftop for a special evening of live music that’s built to move you. Join us at Zoku Amsterdam for pop and dance music performed by Any Weird Stuff, live from our rooftop venue. Expect a laid-back party atmosphere, upbeat music and a skyline view that makes everything feel a little brighter. Kick the evening off with our Happy Hour, happening every day from 17.00 to 18.00. Score special prices on drinks and start the good vibes rolling before the music begins.

📚 Join The Offline Club at the cozy Buurtboerderij Centraal for our Offline Reading Party, including an (optional) book swap.  ​Lock your phone away and enjoy a relaxing reading time free of digital distractions. This reading party is your time to disconnect from screens, unwind from the daily buzz and meet like-minded people. It’s like a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself.  ​What to expect: 📖 Peaceful (me-)time to read that book you keep meaning to start (or finish!)🤝 The chance to meet and connect with like-minded (wannabe) booklovers💬 A space where connection is easy - no rush, no pressure, no notifications🫖 Community vibes, calming background music, and a welcoming atmosphere📵 Valuable time offline that leaves you feeling rested and fulfilled *Buurtboerderij Centraal is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love - your own drinks and snacks may stay home, and purchase of one consumption is required. ​The Program, curated by our community hosts:19:00 - 19:30 | Arrive & make yourself at home19:30 - 20:30 | Dive into your book20:30 - 21:45 | Connect with others21:45 - 22:00 | Round-up and goodbye ​Dive into your bookThis is your time to sit back and enjoy undistracted reading time. Slow down, recharge and feel the magic of reading alone, together. Please bring your own book, cartoon, or poetry bundle - we love all literature.   ​Connect with others + book swap:Chat & connect with others, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet new people, connect over books, and enjoy meaningful conversations. We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends.  ​The book swap is optional - but a fun way to discover new reads and give a second life to a book you’ve finished. So, got a book that’s getting dusty sitting on your book shelf? Bring it along!  We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you. ​Love, The Offline Club PSTo make offline living a habit and foster lasting friendships, we’ve launched our monthly Offline Club membership! Join 60+ Amsterdam members for weekly game nights, forest walks, sip & paint hangouts, and more.  To become a member, sign up here. ​About your phone: Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its body guards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible. ​In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - feel free to turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight! ​Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs.But! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you can request a €14.50 voucher to use toward a future event.