Monthly meetup · Cologne + online

Vibe Coding Cologne

Let's connect among AI enthusiasts and context engineers to explore the good, the bad and the arrrsome of AI

Wed, Oct 7Wed, October 7, 2026 · 18:30–21:00 CESTSTARTPLATZ Cologne + online · free, alwaysFree, always

100+ vibe coders and marketers join every month · 2,000+ since June 2025

Agenda

Sessions on what's now unlocked with AI – product, marketing, automation. Each shows something practical you can apply in your own work.

The evening18:30–21:00 CEST

Wed, October 7, 2026On site and on Zoom

3 talks, open Q&A, then drinks.

18:30
18:30 – 19:00
Doors Open – Grab a Drink, Meet Builders
Pre-event mixer to connect with Cologne's builder community. The Zoom meeting also opens at 18:30 for online attendees.
19:00
Ben Sufiani · 19:00 – 19:20
Latest Captain's Insights
Ben goes deep into his practical insights on vibe coding and marketing
19:20
Open slot · 19:20 – 19:40
Community Speaker
A builder from the Cologne community shares what's working for them – could be you next time.
Suggest a talk
19:40
Open slot · 19:40 – 20:00
Community Speaker
Another perspective from someone in the room – practical, honest, and from the trenches.
Suggest a talk
20:00
All Speakers · 20:00 – 20:15
Open Q&A
Your questions, your insights – from beginner to advanced
20:15
20:15 – 20:30
Wrap up & Announcements
Next event details and community updates
20:30
All of us · 20:30 – 21:00
Drinks & Conversation
Good rum and good conversation – it's a Pirate Skills event

Who should attend?

Stop waiting on others. Build it yourself. Grow it yourself.

For founders

No co-founder? No problem. Build your MVP yourself.

Stop paying €15k for MVPs that take 4 months and don't work.
See how non-technical founders are shipping real products.

For product managers

Show, don't slide. Build working prototypes.

Validate ideas before committing 6 weeks of engineering time.
Demo with something they can click, not a deck.

For marketers

Stop waiting on dev. Landing pages in 15 minutes.

Set up analytics and tracking yourself.
Iterate, A/B test and launch without waiting on anyone.

For developers

Automate the boring stuff – bug fixes, tests, docs.

Focus on high-impact feature work, not grunt chores.
See the bigger picture – AI isn't just for code, it's for building businesses.

Event location and online access

In Cologne

STARTPLATZ Cologne

Address: Im Mediapark 5
1st Floor, Room Barcelona
50670 Cologne, Germany
Time: 18:30–21:00 CEST
Train: Media Park station (S-Bahn)
3 minute walk
Parking: Synodome parking house

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Not in Cologne? Still in.

Live on Zoom

Every session streams live – same talks, same energy.

Doors: 18:30, talks at 19:00. Hop in early to chat or join when the talks start.
Quality: HD audio and screen share. We optimize for remote viewers – you won't miss a thing.
Link: Register to get the Zoom link in your confirmation email.

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