When does Discourse and Gaming take place?

The digital coffee gathering takes place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is MiR.LAB at Rundhöfchen, Am Rundhöfchen 6, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

How much does participation cost?

Participation is free of charge.

Who is Discourse and Gaming suitable for?

The program is aimed at older adults and those young at heart and is recommended for those aged 55 and over.

What topics will be covered?

The program includes topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Smartphones, Tablets, songwriting with AI, and painting in virtual worlds.

Is the event location accessible?

MiR.LAB has ground-level access, barrier-free parking, a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the café next door, and public transport access with elevator at Heinrich-König-Platz.

Discourse and Gaming for Seniors

Name: Discourse and Gaming
Start: 2026-10-20T10:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T12:00:00+02:00
Location: MiR Lab - am Rundhöfchen

Discourse and Gaming: Discovering Digital Worlds Together

An morning full of curiosity, exchange, and community awaits older adults and those young at heart at the digital coffee gathering in MiR.LAB at Rundhöfchen in Gelsenkirchen. Over coffee and snacks, a relaxed atmosphere emerges in which questions are welcome and new technologies can be tried out without performance pressure.

Experiencing Digital Topics Understandably

Modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Tablets, and Smartphones are at the center. Examples such as songwriting with AI or creative painting in virtual worlds make access vivid and varied. The program is especially aimed at people aged 55 and over who want to discover digital developments critically, artistically, and curiously.

Community, Conversation, and Social Participation

The digital coffee gathering combines practical experiences with personal conversations. Older attendees meet each other on equal footing, share experiences, and gain more confidence in dealing with digital media. This community experience supports social participation, intellectual stimulation, and well-being in everyday life.

Senior-Friendly Meeting Point at MiR.LAB

MiR.LAB is an open experimentation space of the music theater in the region, located in the heart of Gelsenkirchen. The ground-level access, wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the café next door, barrier-free parking, and the nearby public transport stop Heinrich-König-Platz with elevators facilitate arrival. Helpful staff are available for questions. These conditions create a low-threshold and age-appropriate access.

Quiet Morning with Coffee and New Impulses

The start at 10:30 AM allows for a well-planned morning. Coffee and snacks promote personal exchange and give the meeting a familiar character. Companions are welcome if they want to experience digital curiosity and social contacts together. Registration by email at mirlab.info@mirgelsenkirchen.de is recommended.

Conclusion: Staying Curious Together

Discourse and Gaming combines digital education with human closeness. Visitors experience a senior-friendly place where modern technology becomes understandable, questions are given space, and community can grow. Anyone wanting to discover smartphones, tablets, AI, or virtual reality in a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy this free morning best live at MiR.LAB.