Thursday Gathering #42 focuses on the intersection of dating apps, sex tech, and emerging AI-driven interaction models. The event explores how digital platforms and experimental AI systems influence intimacy, emotional presence, and human connection.
Alongside open networking, demo tables, and music, a featured workshop introduces the concept of emotional visibility and presents Oru, an experimental, presence-based AI system designed to explore alternative interaction paradigms beyond attention optimization. The session invites reflection on how AI can be designed to support presence, emotional awareness, and human-centered digital experiences.
The event is part of Venture Café Berlin’s weekly Thursday Gathering series and brings together founders, designers, researchers, and professionals interested in the societal implications of technology.
Venture Café Berlin
Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin