REWE digital Events | Cologne & other locations

*****Achtung, dies ist die selbe Veranstaltung wie diese hier. Bitte meldet euch dort an!*****
Look forward to the first Kotlin Multiplatform Meetup with Cologne Intelligence, congstar, REWE digital and fulfillmenttools at Cologne Intelligence's office in Cologne-Kalk:

The meetup will be held on Wednesday**, November 19th, 2025, at 6:00 pm** and is presented by Cologne Intelligence, congstar, REWE digital and fulfillmenttools.

Get ready for three exciting talks and of course a friendly get-together!
This meetup will not be hybrid so you can only participate on site.
Please register beforehand here as there is only a limited room capacity.
The talks will be held in German. If there are any non-German-speaking participants, we’ll switch to English :)

LOCATION:
Cologne Intelligence GmbH
Marie-Curie-Straße 10
51103 Köln

AGENDA:
18:00 – Get together
18:15 – Intro and administrative details by Cologne Intelligence
18:30 – FFT goes KMP: the Kick, the Mayhem and the Payoff by Florian & Artem
18:55 – Q&A
19:00 - Ready or not? Lessons from our KMP Readiness Check at congstar by Bastian
19:25 – Q&A
19:30 - An iOS Perspective on Kotlin Multiplatform by Konstantin
19:45 – Q&A
19:50 - Socializing with Drinks & Snacks

SPEAKER & TALK INFORMATION:
Talk 1: FFT goes KMP: the Kick, the Mayhem and the Payoff
Kotlin Multiplatform promised us a future beyond Android - and we jumped right in. With familiar tools, we could finally target iOS and Web without starting from scratch. But between missing libraries, unknown ecosystems, and technical challenges, the mayhem was real. Join us as we share the excitement, the chaos, and the ultimate payoff of taking Fulfillmenttools clients cross-platform.

Florian Taute is a software developer with over seven years of experience, specializing in creating user-friendly and inclusive mobile applications. Highly interested in cross-platform development, Florian is an early adopter of Kotlin Multiplatform, exploring innovative ways to deliver seamless experiences across devices. He currently works as a Senior Mobile Developer at Fulfillmenttools building scalable mobile solutions that enhance fulfillment processes. He’s convinced that the secret to clean code is a perfectly brewed espresso.
Artem Perlov is a seasoned software developer with over a decade of experience in programming. He published his first app in 2011 and has been passionate about tackling complex technical challenges ever since. With a background that includes work as a security consultant, Artem brings a strong focus on secure and maintainable code to every project. He currently works as a Senior Mobile Developer at Fulfillmenttools building scalable mobile solutions that enhance fulfillment processes. He’s convinced that naming variables is one of the hardest parts of programming.
LinkedIn Florian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-taute-51b929b1/
LinkedIn Artem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artem-perlov-b81322164/

Talk 2: Ready or not? Lessons from our KMP Readiness Check at congstar
Can an established Android codebase make the leap to Kotlin Multiplatform? Together with congstar, we explored this question with our KMP Readiness Check to assess technical foundations, library compatibility, and organizational readiness for a multiplatform approach.
The analysis uncovered both promising opportunities and concrete challenges. While Kotlin Multiplatform can simplify shared business logic and reduce duplication, existing toolchains, library compatibility, and integration with iOS workflows still demand careful planning and realistic expectations.
This talk summarizes what we learned: where the real benefits lie, which obstacles to expect, and how to design a realistic path toward multiplatform adoption without disrupting ongoing product development.

Bastian Demuth is Android Developer at Cologne Intelligence.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastian-demuth-a19b0410b/

Talk 3: An iOS Perspective on Kotlin Multiplatform
This short reflection takes a step back to look at Kotlin Multiplatform through iOS eyes. Kotlin Multiplatform has the potential to reshape how mobile teams work together - but for that to happen, the iOS perspective and its concerns need to be part of the conversation.
This talk is an invitation to think about what that means technically, culturally, and collaboratively - and to reflect on where alignment helps, and where diversity still matters.

Konstantin Gaarz is an iOS Developer at Cologne Intelligence with experience in mobile development, UX design, and project leadership. While iOS is his specialty, he maintains a broad outlook on software architecture - exploring cross-platform solutions to enable more efficient, adaptable development. He brings a holistic mindset to his projects, bridging technical execution with strategic thinking and delivering clear, pragmatic guidance along the way. He might not wear a black turtleneck, but he definitely believes in saying ‘One more thing…’ to features that matter.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin-gaarz-16772a143/

*****REMINDER: Please register here!****

🗣 Talk #1: Francesco Bianchi (VisAgi) about "GenZen"
Gen Z is here and they’re not ruining the workplace, they’re redefining it. In this interactive session hosted by GenZen, we’ll explore how generational differences manifest in communication, expectations, and collaboration. Participants will engage in interactive activities, explore surprising data, and reflect on what it takes to build workplaces that work for everyone. Come curious, leave connected.

🗣 Talk #2: Esjona Musta "From Resistance to Resonance: Navigating Change with Empathy"
From Resistance to Resonance: Navigating Change with Empathy
Have you ever shared an idea that didn’t land the way you expected?
That quiet shift, that subtle resistance, can feel frustrating, but it often reveals something deeper.
In this session, we’ll explore what really happens in that space between intention and reaction and how empathy can help us meet people where they are, not where we wish they were. Join Esjona as she shares what she's been learning about change, connection, and the power of listening and let’s learn together along the way.

🗣 Talk #3: Christina Hartmann (REWE digital) "Wie man Frauen aus der IT vergrault"
Die Zahlen sind erschreckend. Nur 25% Frauen starten ein IT-Studium und gerade mal 7% eine Ausbildung im Informatikbereich. Aber leider beenden nicht alle ihre Ausbildung, sondern brechen vorzeitig ab. Und die, die ihre Ausbildung beenden, starten nicht zwangsläufig einen Job in der IT. Hier gehen uns schon Unmengen an Nachwuchs-ITlerinnen verloren. Und wäre das noch nicht genug, sind 90% der IT-Hochschulabsolventinnen im Alter von 45 Jahren nicht mehr im IT-Sektor tätig. Was sind die Gründe dafür? Womit verschrecken oder vergraulen wir die Fachkräfte, die so dringend gebraucht werden? Was treibt Frauen dazu, ihren Job zu beenden oder gar nicht erst zu beginnen? Ich möchte mit euch auf Spurensuche gehen und mögliche Wege aus diesem Dilemma erkunden

🏢 Location:
REWE digital, Schanzenstraße 6-20, 51063 Köln, Building 2.20
Free parking available at the "REWE digital"-Carlswerk parking spots around the building.

🌈All Genders and Ages welcome!

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​Join us for an exciting Into Design Systems Meetup at the REWE digital office in Frankfurt 🎉 The REWE Design System team will guide you through 3 inspiring talks, and offer their own expertise in an evening of in-depth discussions and networking.

## ​Sessions

​🌟 Designing the tools, that build the tools, that build design systems
​Detailed description coming soon!
​Mike Kamminga, CEO Hyma (Tokens Studio)

​🌟 Scaling Design Systems at SAP: 13 Years of Fiori and Beyond
​What does it take to scale a design system across one of the world’s largest enterprise suites?
The SAP Design System for Web team will share how they scale design across technologies and organizations, embed accessibility as a product standard, and evolve their Figma UI kits to support the entire SAP Business Suite.
With Bart Meeuwssen (VP SAP Design System for Web), Wendy Fox (Accessibility Lead), and Janina Fichtner (Lead Figma Tooling & Kits), you’ll get a look into the strategy, setup, and tooling that keep one of the world’s largest design systems moving forward.
​Bart Meuwwssen, VP SAP Design System for Web
​Dr. Wendy Fox, Accessibility Lead at SAP
​Janina Fichtner, Lead Figma Tooling & Kits at SAP

​🌟 Beyond Components: Solving Legacy with Design Systems
​“The hardest legacy to replace isn’t code — it’s how we work.”
Even with mature systems, teams still wrestle with legacy: multiple table components, scattered docs, and designers and developers in parallel universes.
We’ll break down the different types of legacy and explore how design systems help entire companies move with shared language and purpose. Design system work is 20% components, 80% communication. The system isn’t what we build—it’s how we build together.
​Laura Fehre, Designer Advocate at Figma
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This event is highly inclusive, friendly and supportive. Come exactly as you are! 🌈

​Your friendly hosts:

• ​Vincent Schlothauer (he/him), UX Designer at REWE digital, Into Design Systems Frankfurt Chapter Lead
• ​Franziska Haaf (she/her), Design Systems Designer at REWE digital
• ​​Sil Bormüller (he/him) - Founder at Into Design Systems

REWE digital (Standort, Emil-von-Behring-Straße 6, 60439 Frankfurt am Main // rewe-digital.com/en/locations/frankfurt

*****Achtung, dies ist das selbe Event wie dieses hier. *****

OWASP ist zurück bei REWE digital in Köln-Mülheim!
Im Fokus des Abends steht die Security rund um MCP und agentische KI-Systeme. Nach dem Talk gibt es wie immer Raum für Fragen, Diskussion und entspanntes Networking bei leckeren Snacks und Getränken.

MCP und Security - Dominik Guhr
Alle sprechen über KI. Und natürlich soll sie auch sicher sein. Aber wie möglich oder unmöglich ist das derzeit? In diesem Vortrag diskutieren wir den aktuellen Stand der Technik – insbesondere im Kontext von MCP und agentischen KI-Systemen, von Angriffsvektoren bis IAM.
Wenn ihr euch fragt: "Wie ist die Bedrohungslage? Welche Möglichkeiten gibt es für Authentifizierung, Autorisierung und generell für Laufzeit-Sicherheit? Ist OAuth wirklich der Weisheit letzter Schluss? Und wie sicher ist, dass das alles so bleibt?" – dann seid ihr genau richtig.

Anhand einiger Live-Demos erhaltet ihr dabei einen Überblick über Angriffe auf KI und MCP, und Möglichkeiten, eure MCP Server mit IAM auszustatten. Ich freue mich auf den Austausch.

REWE digital
Schanzenstraße 6-20
51063 Köln
Gebäude 2.20, 1. Etage