Architecture

### **Poolside Chats: Design, Research, Engineering & UX** Join us for a relaxed summer gathering at one of Zurich’s local Badis. This is a casual community meetup for designers, researchers developers, product managers, and other curious builders who enjoy thoughtful conversations, sharing ideas, and spending time outdoors. We’ll gather by the pool to discuss topics such as: * Passion projects * Design, technology, and product thinking * Ethical and responsible uses of AI * Creativity, learning, and experimentation * Personal philosophies and ways of working * Interesting questions about the future The format is intentionally informal. Feel free to join a conversation, listen, ask questions, or share something you’ve been exploring. Need a break? Take a swim, cool off, and come back with a fresh perspective or a new idea to discuss. This is not a recruiting event, job fair, or transactional networking meetup. While meaningful professional relationships may naturally develop over time, the purpose of the gathering is not to find clients, hire employees, or look for your next job. Instead, the goal is to create a welcoming space for genuine conversation, intellectual curiosity, and human connection. Bring your curiosity, a towel, and whatever ideas have been occupying your mind lately. \*Come to exchange ideas, not business cards.\*

**Dear artist,** **Leave work behind for a couple of hours and discover Zürich through drawing.** **We'll walk through the charming streets of the Old Town, stop at beautiful viewpoints and learn how to sketch architecture, streets and urban details in a simple and enjoyable way.** **What you'll learn** ✔ My step-by-step method for drawing outdoors ✔ How to simplify buildings and architectural details ✔ Basic perspective tips ✔ How to create expressive sketches without perfectionism ✔ Ways to make your drawings more lively with color **Who is this for?** Beginners are especially welcome. If you've always wanted to draw but thought you weren't creative enough, this experience is for you. **📍Meeting point** Near Fraumünster, Zürich Old Town. (Exact meeting point sent after registration.) **What's included?** All materials are provided: • Drawing paper • Pencils • Color pencils • Eraser • Board **Returning student?** Send me a message to receive your discount code. **Languages** English, Spanish and basic German. **Hi, I'm Marga.** Artist, biologist and holistic therapist. I take care of the materials, organization and atmosphere so that you can simply relax, learn and enjoy a creative evening in Zürich. I look forward to sketching with you! **FOLLOW ME TO LEARN MORE:** **YouTube • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok** **[Marga Crea Arte](https://www.youtube.com/@MargacreaArt)**

No slides, no schedule. We're meeting up for a relaxed ZurichJS summer meetup with drinks, barbecue, and people who build things. If you’re shipping an AI tool, a vibe-coded side project, a SaaS product, or an existing app that could use a better business model, bring it along. We’ll hang out, compare notes, and brainstorm how to turn useful software into something that actually makes money. Let's get the bbq going with beers and geeks. Important: this is a potluck edition. Bring your preferred barbecue option (and maybe some extra to share if you want), some picnic blankets or picnic chairs, anything that you'd normally bring to a picnic. We're a big family at the end of the day 🫶 **Agenda** * None whatsoever **👉 [Event page](https://meetup.zurichjs.com/events/june-2026) \| Location Josefwiese** **About the organizers** * **[Bogdan Ilie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilie-bogdan/)** is a user advocate. He's dipped his toes into Web Development, Technical Writing, Marketing, Design, and more. That makes him uniquely predisposed to identify improvement opportunities anywhere in the chain, or come up with unique solutions to problems. Nowadays, he's building websites and webapps at novu ag, using his beloved framework, Vue. * **[Faris Aziz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/)** is a front-end master and Staff Software Engineer at Smallpdf, after his Engineering management job at Navro, a fintech company in the UK. Faris is a mentor, conference speaker, and workshop instructor, most recently at CityJS and other major conferences. He has contributed to open-source projects like Raycast and has mentored on platforms like Mentor Cruise. His projects include work on GCN, Eurosport, Discovery+, Fiit (a top UK fitness app), and he was the founding engineer of Navro in London. He also serves as a technical mentor at the Bletchley Institute. * **[Nadja Hesselbjerg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadja-r%C3%B8mer-hesselbjerg-47002a12b/)** is a Zurich-based frontend developer with a flair for crafting sleek, user-friendly web experiences. With a passion for innovative UX/UI design, she transforms complex ideas into intuitive digital solutions. Her multicultural background adds a unique perspective to her work. When she's not coding, Nadja is likely exploring the latest design trends or enjoying the vibrant Swiss tech scene. **Who are the awesome sponsors and partners?** * This event is proudly sponsored by **[Stripe](https://stripe.com/en-ch?utm_campaign=EMEA_CH_en_Google_Search_Brand_Stripe_EXA-20937341005&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=731783359366&utm_term=stripe&utm_matchtype=e&utm_adposition=&utm_device=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20937341005&gbraid=0AAAAADKNRO468K1ubsCXjrC5Y6ppHhpCF&gclid=CjwKCAiAlfvIBhA6EiwAcErpyS79YH6vB5CKsabykbBD2P6B9fCIQc5mQfY-sHHxZgyb8Ff2zeBtfxoCttcQAvD_BwE)**, and ZurichJS is excited to be an official **Stripe Community Partner**. Stripe Communities are gathering in cities around the world — and Zurich is now one of them. Join us to connect with founders, developers, and entrepreneurs who are building on Stripe, shaping the future of payments, and pushing the web forward. Whether you're exploring your first integration or scaling a global product, you’ll be in good company. * **[Fin](https://trust-fin.ch/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is your Tax advisor in Switzerland, guiding you through all the jargon and financial and tax matters. Expat? Easily file your Swiss Tax Return with FIN. Trusted by ZurichJS members * **[GYFF](https://www.getyourfreefast.ch/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is a Swiss platform that facilitates connections between IT experts and businesses, where they vet both the companies and the freelancers, so the collaboration goes smoothly. **Get involved** * Have an interesting idea? * Something missing from all meetups in this space? * Do you have feedback? * Wanna buy us a coffee? * **Got a venue idea?** We love rotating locations to showcase Zurich’s tech ecosystem. Reach out, we’re always scouting fresh spots for our upcoming events. There are multiple ways to get in touch: * **[conf.zurichjs.com](https://conf.zurichjs.com)** \- get your conference ticket and find out more\! * **[meetup.zurichjs.com](https://meetup.zurichjs.com)** \- the source of truth for all things zurichjs\, including all social links to follow us and interact with us online Our goal is to create a space where everyone can bring value and feel like they are getting something out of it. We are open to sponsorships and partnerships, and we would appreciate you **sharing the event** and message us about opportunities. We are also committed to fostering a respectful and psychologically safe space where anyone can share their ideas. If this is your first time speaking, or if you need help preparing for a talk, we are happy to offer guidance and support.

Te invito a practicar KINAM Pero.. ¿qué es Kinam? KINAM es un sistema de entrenamiento del cuerpo y la mente que tiene dos propósitos principales: armonizar al individuo de manera integral y acercarlo vivencialmente a las raíces del México antiguo (Anáhuac). Jueves 18 de junio a las 10am Duración 1.5 horas Práctica guiada en Español Aportación voluntaria en efectivo llevar ropa cómoda y tapete de yoga En Münzkabinett, Winterthur Ubicación: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dv5b1GpEW264m7GZ9 más información sobre KINAM: https://www.institutokinam.com Práctica guiada por : @gracyatl.kinam Whatsapp: +52 333 15 77602 NOTA: si llueve se cancela

**TICKETS SOLD SEPARATELY BY AREA41 ORGANIZERS** We are delighted to announce that we will be organising the **AppSec Village** for this year’s AREA41 conference. AREA41 is one of Europe's most respected CyberSec conferences, and being part of it as contributors to the programme, is something we don't take lightly. It's a real honour for our chapter. **Here's what we're bringing to Zürich on June 18–19:** 🔹 CTF with prizes: Get hands-on with real AppSec challenges. Bring your laptop, compete, and walk away with more than just knowledge. 🔹 AppSec & OWASP: Whether you're new to application security or looking to sharpen your knowledge, we'll walk you through what [OWASP® Foundation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/owasp?trk=public_post-text) is, what we do, and how you can use our resources in your day-to-day work. This is exactly the kind of event we exist for: getting practical security knowledge into the hands of people who will actually use it. See you in Zürich. See you all in Zurich.

Bei der Swiss Usability Night hast du die Möglichkeit die Usability (Gebrauchstauglichkeit) von Softwarelösungen zu testen, die Ergebnisse zu teilen und gleichzeitig nette Leute kennenzulernen. Egal, ob du ein Technikliebhaber, ein Designenthusiast oder einfach nur neugierig bist - dieses Event ist für jeden geeignet! **Was erwartet dich:** * **Usability Tests:** Teste Softwareprodukte und teile dein Feedback. Deine Meinung hilft dabei, Produkte benutzerfreundlicher und intuitiver zu gestalten. Es hat 2 Test Sessions zu je 60 Minuten. * **Verpflegung:** Für Apéro ist gesorgt und selbstverständlich gibt es eine Essenspause zwischen den Test Sessions. * **Networking:** Knüpfe neue Kontakte, tausche Ideen aus, lerne interessante Menschen kennen * **Spaß:** Entdecke Softwarelösungen und erlebe, wie deine Meinung direkt Einfluss darauf haben kann, wie sie sich entwickeln. **Was du mitbringen solltest:** * Neugierde und Offenheit für neue Erfahrungen * Gute Laune und die Bereitschaft, deine Meinung zu teilen **Anmeldung:** Die Teilnahme am Usability Test Event ist kostenlos, aber die Plätze sind begrenzt. Melde dich daher am besten noch heute an, um dir deinen Platz zu sichern! **Komm vorbei und sei Teil einer einzigartigen Gelegenheit, die Welt ein Stückchen benutzerfreundlicher zu machen! Wir freuen uns darauf, dich dort zu sehen!** *Das Bild wurde mit Hilfe von DALL·E 3 erstellt.* At Swiss Usability Night, you'll have the opportunity to test and share your thoughts on the usability of software solutions while meeting interesting people. Whether you're a tech lover, a design enthusiast, or just curious, this event is for everyone! **What to expect:** * **Usability tests:** Test software products and share your feedback. Your opinion helps make products more user-friendly and intuitive. There will be two 60-minute test sessions. * **Refreshments:** Appetizers will be provided, and there will of course be a meal break between the test sessions. * **Networking:** Make new contacts, exchange ideas, and meet interesting people. * **Fun:** Discover software solutions and see how your opinion can directly influence how they are developed. **What you should bring:** * Curiosity and openness to new experiences. * A positive attitude and a willingness to share your opinion. **Registration:** Participation in the usability test event is free, but places are limited. So register today to secure your spot! Come by and be part of a unique opportunity to make the world a little more user-friendly! We look forward to seeing you there!

Lust auf eine Graffiti-Wand und 5 Models? Am Donnerstag, 18. Juni 2026, von 18:30 bis 21:00 Uhr treffen wir uns zu einem exklusiven Photowalk um an der Graffiti-Wand in Bassersdorf Models zu fotografieren. Es stehen maximal 8 Fotograf:innen Plätze zur Verfügung. Fotografiert wird in kleinen 3er-Gruppen (1 Model & 2 Fotograf:innen) mit jeweils 30 Minuten Shootingzeit pro Konstellation. Danach wird gewechselt – so hat jede:r die Möglichkeit, mit allen Models zu arbeiten. Für abwechslungsreiche Shootings stehen 4 Models bereit. Kreativität, Perspektiven und spannende Lichtstimmungen mit Sonnenuntergang, Blitz- und Dauerlicht soll den Abend prägen. Unkostenbeitrag: CHF 49.– pro Fotograf:in Teilnehmerzahl: Maximal 8-10 Fotograf:innen Die definitive Anmeldung erfolgt in der Reihenfolge des Zahlungseingangs via folgendem [Link](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/de/pay?pid=b823db47). Selbstverständlich stellen die Fotograf:innen den Models im Anschluss eine Auswahl der entstandenen Bilder zur Verfügung. Sei dabei und sichere dir deinen Platz für einen inspirierenden Abend in besonderer Kulisse!

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/saYS) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)** **Chill on a Boat 🌊** Escape the city for a relaxed evening on the water. Join us for Chill on a Boat, where good vibes, beautiful views, and a refreshing atmosphere come together for the perfect summer experience. Expect beautiful waterfront views, a laid-back atmosphere, good music, and plenty of moments to sit back and enjoy the experience. Bring your sunglasses, your camera, and your summer mood, we'll take care of the rest. **What's included:** Drinks Snacks Great boat experience! Join our WhatsApp group and stay updated: **[https://link.social-circle.ch/B1af](https://link.social-circle.ch/B1af)** Expect stunning views, a laid-back atmosphere, and the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the moment. **Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours early!** Pictures might be taken at the event. Tickets are non-refundable! Join our weekly newsletter and stay informed about our upcoming events in Zurich: [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

Hi everyone, I'm organizing a small sketch walk in Zurich. The idea is simple: we walk through a few beautiful spots in the city, stop to do fun drawing exercises, learn a few stories about the places and meet new people. No drawing experience is needed at all. This is more about creativity and slowing down than making perfect art. I'll provide paper and basic materials. I'm doing the first one on **Sunday, 21st of June, from around 10 AM to 1 PM.** After the walk, anyone who wants is welcome to join for a relaxed coffee and chat. Everything will be in English, and absolute beginners are very welcome. I enjoy sketching and exploring cities, and after living in Zurich for a while I thought it would be fun to bring those things together. If this sounds interesting, join us! Our first event will be a small group (6–8 people). This is a pay-what-you-want activity. The ticket here is free to reserve your spot, and donations are welcome at the end of the walk via Cash or Twint. See you soon!

Let's continue and together enjoy the ***International Yoga Day,*** ***21 June*** with a classical yoga session by the Obersee lake and experience the powerful connection between self and nature. 🌿🧘‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️💧 This international Yoga day raises global awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga. June 21 is also the longest day for maximum illumination and energy from the sun. By the lake first we'll ground ourselves and then energize ourselves through classical yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and deep relaxation. The goal is to calm our mind, and restore inner balance. Surrounded by fresh air and the soothing presence of lake water, discover how nature supports healing, clarity, and renewed energy. After the session, enjoy an optional refreshing dip in the Obersee lake to complete this memorable experience. Later we'll enjoy our picnic lunch. **What awaits you**: \*Free Classical Yoga in nature, a unique experience. \*Easy Walk in Nature. \*Recharging from the energy of the nature. \*Positive vibes, shared connection. \*Panoramic views Date: Sunday, 21.06.2026 Duration: 2-3 hours Easy Walk: 4-5 km Location: Obersee📍 **First Meeting point: *@09:00 Zurich HB under Blue Angel. *Train*: @09:12, Zurich HB - Tuggen, Kapellhof **Second Meeting point*: @ 10:00 Tuggen, Kapellhof, bus stop. **Coming by car*: limited Parking spaces near bus stop. **What to bring:** *Good walking shoes *Yoga mat or big towel *Comfortable, breathable clothing *Picnic lunch. *Snacks, fruits, nuts to share *water/tea/juice *layers of clothing. *Swim gear (optional) *Cash to buy coffee/drink/icecream in a restaurant towards the end. *A relaxed weekend mood. *Disclaimer: Each participant is responsible for his capabilities, equipment, safety, health, allergies, judgement, knowledge and insurance cover. The Organiser will not be held responsible for any problem/injury that may arise during or after the event. *

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Grab a drink or some food and get to know each other. This is our first event and we can take it slow. I’d love to meet everyone and hear if there’s anything you like to get out of the group. Looking forward to meeting you all!

We're going to GameArena! We'll be in-person at the GameArena Gateway for our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event. Come to play and showcase your games! We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [www.game-arena.co](http://www.game-arena.co/) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games is all the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. For this event, light snacks from the bar and water will be provided! Though you can purchase you own if you like at the bar: [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)