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Fast Friending - Make Meaningful Connections! (25-45/Bring a lady free)
A relaxed social evening with a reserved space exclusively for our group—safe, comfortable, and welcoming!
Meet like-minded ladies and gentlemen, enjoy easy conversations, and make genuine new connections at our Fast Friending evening!
**You will need to buy a ticket for attending -**
[https://zurich6thjune.eventbrite.co.uk](https://zurich6thjune.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early bird - CHF 10
Regular ticket - CHF 15
Cash at the meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CHF 20 per person in cash on the day of the meetup to Neo (Please bring exact change)
'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 25 and 45 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference!
**Here’s how your evening will flow:**
**7:00 PM – Welcome**
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Neo, who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
**7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending**
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
**After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling**
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Julianne will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable.
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\.
\- Our evenings are not about 'dating' or for 'romantic' connections\. 'Fast friending' is NOT 'Speed dating'\. 'Fast friending' is designed to help members meet other like minded ladies and gents\. It is about new friendships and connections\. Naturally\, new friendships can lead to dating or romantic connections\, but that is not our focus\.
Why do we have tickets?
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing ](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing)
How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)
How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI)
Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)
Member feedback - [https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm](https://youtu.be/bF_oxrWGqus?si=8ewukkeawt1N12nm)
Padel, BBQ & Swim (Tickets Required)
**[Tickets](https://eventfrog.ch/06-06-2026)**
https://eventfrog.ch/Summer-Padel-Events-2026
Looking for something sporty & summery to do? Join us for a fun day of playing padel, grilling and swimming! perfect for absolute beginners or tennis enthusiasts looking to try something new. After the tournament/games, we will enjoy grilling together and go for a swim in Milandia.
**Date & Time: 06.06.2026, 09:40 at Padelta, Milandia**
The venue has lockers and showers available.
**Cost:**
**Tournament Ticket:** 45 CHF per person. It includes court rental, rackets, balls, grill access, cutlery, plates & swimming entrance fee.
**Newbie Ticket:** 55 CHF (50 eventforg + **5 cash/twint** on the spot) per person. It includes court rental, rackets, balls, guidance from an instructor/volunteer, a drink, grill access, cutlery, plates & swimming entrance fee.
**What to bring?**
* Sporty clothes & a set of change (padel shoes highly recommended if you play regularly)
* Meat / grill food (no drinks, drinks are strictly to be bought from Padelta)
* Swimming suit
* Good mood 😎
**Schedule:**
* 09:40-09:50: Gather
* 09:50: Quick rule briefing & team division (first timers together)
* 10:00 - 12:00 Play padel in mexicano trounament style
* 12:00 onwards: Socialize, grill, swim & enjoy the good weather 😎
Each participant will play around 80-90% of the time (Newbies: 100% separately).
**Location**: [Padelta, Milandia](https://maps.app.goo.gl/efZMYwi4DqHephJB8)
**Parking info**: [nearest parking](https://maps.app.goo.gl/x9nNu8h37zp3UL697) (use this link also if you plan to take the train / bus).
It would be insightful to have a look at the rules by watching this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX-68fxhL_4).
Playtomic app is more common to find partners across Switzerland.
The event is posted in several places and **limited to 22 people**. Therefore, make sure to:
**1\. Buy the [ticket](https://eventfrog.ch/Summer-Padel-Events-2026) &**
**2\. Join the [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQsob8EaIPfGJLs7zqia6V) group to confirm your spot.**
**3\. Be ready to play the full 2 hours\!**
**Note:** In case of bad weather, where the BBQ & Swimming can not take place, a refund of 5.- will be made. Please note that these can not be known until the day of the event or the night before the event.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
**[Zürich Together Linktree](https://linktr.ee/zurichtogether)**
**Cancellation & Reselling Policy:**
1\. You may cancel the ticket up to 48 hrs\. before the event and receive full refund for the initial ticket \(FLEX tickets only\)\.
2\. You may cancel your ticket between 48\-24 hrs\. before the event and receive no refund \(by informing the organizer\)\.
3\. You may resell the ticket up to 48 hrs\. before the event to someone in the CORRECT category\, it is your task to check and inform the organizer from the group chat once it is completed\.
4\. In the last 24 hrs\. No reselling is allowed\. If for some reason you can not attend anymore\, please contact the organizer\. If you do not show up without writing any message\, you may be suspended from the future padel events\.
**Disclaimer**:
Participation at your own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries.
Via ferrata in Mürren + optional Mürren city walk and look around
A via ferrata is a protected, fixed-cable climbing route that allows people to traverse steep or difficult rocky terrain safely. These routes incorporate steel cables, rungs, ladders, and bridges, which serve as both climbing aids and continuous anchors for a special via ferrata safety set to clip into, blending the experience of hiking and rock climbing.
We plan to do the Via Ferrata Mürren, a K3 ideal for beginners.
This via ferrata features one short section (15m in length) of extreme exposure, where you are attached to a cliff face roughly 600 meters (2000 feet) off of the ground. This can be challenging, even if you do not have a fear of heights.
Weather can cancel the event a few days before if weather is not perfect for execution!
* https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/lokalprognose/muerren/3825.html#forecast-tab=detail-view
**You MUST sign the waiver form, it contains detailed information about the difficulty and more** -> [https://forms.gle/xdez1iqqfzZy9Myv7](https://forms.gle/xdez1iqqfzZy9Myv7)
You can read the Beginner QuickStart guide: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19oks3FaopmkEDDOAUF163Lo_qWMmBgFS0Ht5TqTf0YA/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19oks3FaopmkEDDOAUF163Lo_qWMmBgFS0Ht5TqTf0YA/edit?usp=sharing)
You can use your car or travel with the organiser Cédric Walter from Zürich HB, meeting up below the Blue Engel at 5:45 sharp
The recommended train is the 6:02 Platform 10 https://a.sbbmobile.ch/s/FTVOE29
**Costs:**
You'll have to pay for:
* Transport by train to Mürren BLM or you organise your own transportation (ask in WhatsApp if done go by car)
* The cable car after the via ferrata or a 1h30 walk on road up for free
**Renting Equipment (+30 CHF)**
* The via ferrata set (incl. helmet and harness) can be reserved in advance at intersport (50m from start of via ferrata)
* You are responsible to organise your own rental, [https://intersport-muerren.ch/bikes-via-ferrata/?lang=en](https://intersport-muerren.ch/bikes-via-ferrata/?lang=en) call them and reserve a few days before:
info@intersport-muerren.ch
INSPORT: +41 33 855 21 88
**Links**
[https://muerren.swiss/de/destination/ueber-muerren/klettersteig.html](https://muerren.swiss/de/destination/ueber-muerren/klettersteig.html)
[https://outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/via-ferrata-muerren/](https://outdoor.ch/en/outdoor-activities/via-ferrata-muerren/)
[https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/muerrenbachfall-8215/klettersteig/klettersteig-muerren-1846/](https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/muerrenbachfall-8215/klettersteig/klettersteig-muerren-1846/)
[https://lauterbrunnen.swiss/de/entdecken/erlebnisse/klettersteig-muerren-gimmelwald.html](https://lauterbrunnen.swiss/de/entdecken/erlebnisse/klettersteig-muerren-gimmelwald.html)
PM Session - Open Level Play
Welcome to the Open Level Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Open to players of all skill levels.
This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus.
Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players.
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
Speed Friending & After Party
[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/xAoz)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/xAoz)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/parties/afterwork/speed-friending-after-party-7459997301706120819.html)or
**[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)**
Ready to skip the small talk and dive straight into making real connections? Whether you’re new in town or just looking to expand your circle, join us this **Friday** for a night designed to help you meet your new favorite people.
We have taken over the **entire venue** just for this event! You’ll have access to two floors and a private terrace to mingle, drink, and dance the night away.
Join our whatsapp group for updated on this event: [https://link.social-circle.ch/uYn0](https://link.social-circle.ch/uYn0)
**🕒 The Game Plan**
* **7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Welcome Drinks & Icebreakers** Arrive early, grab a drink, and get settled.
* **8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Speed Friending** The main event! Short, structured rounds designed to spark genuine conversation without the awkwardness. You’ll meet a variety of people in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
* **9:30 PM – Late: The After Party** Once the "speed" part is over, the party begins. We’re opening up both floors and the terrace for you to continue the conversations with the people you clicked with.
📍 The Venue: Raedli Bar
✨ Why You Should Come
* **No Pressure:** Our hosts will guide the speed friending, so you don’t have to worry about what to say.
* **The Vibe:** Transition seamlessly from meaningful networking to a full-blown after party.
**Don't spend your Friday night scrolling—come out and make some memories!**
**Note:** Space is limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate in the speed friending rounds. Grab your spot early!
Want more events like this? Join our newsletter: [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
**Important:** Tickets are **non-refundable**. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know.
AM Session - Competitive Play
Welcome to the Competitive Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability.
This session is for experienced players looking for quality games.
Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies.
You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session.
New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play).
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
Data Protection Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Ridge & Famous (T3)
Mid June the second cable car will open. That is when the tourist crowds will come.
To beat the crowd we have to go a bit earlier and walk up, which would be the plan anyway.
Beware: Some security chains might only get installed when the 2nd cable car opens - so this might be T3+ here and there!
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TRAVEL – OUTBOUND:
* 06:50h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
* 06:55h: Walk to the platform
* 07:05h: IC2 Zürich HB (platform 11, dir. Lugano) to Arth-Goldau
* 07:54h: IR26 «Treno Gottardo» Arth-Goldau (platform 5, dir. Locarno) to Schwyz
* 08:07h: Bus 501 «Schwyz, Bahnhof» (dir. Muotathal) to «Schwyz, Stoosbahn»
* 08:40h: Funicular cablecar up to «Stoos SZ»
* 08:47h: Arrival at «Stoos SZ» & start of the hike
HIKE DATA:
* Duration: 5¼ hrs + breaks
* Distance: 14km
* Ascent/descent: 1'200m up / 600m down
* SAC classification: T3 (red-white markings)
* Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/826370992](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/826370992)
GEAR:
* Everything you deem necessary
* Solid mountain boots and poles are mandatory
HIGHLIGHTS:
* The ridge hike: [https://www.stoos.ch/en/stories/stoos-ridge-hike](https://www.stoos.ch/en/stories/stoos-ridge-hike)
* Panoramic views of Lake Lucerne
LUNCH:
* Picnic
TRAVEL – RETURN:
* From Fronalpstock
Target:
* 16:10h: Chairlift down from Fronalpstock
* 16:40h: Funicular cablecar down from «Stoos SZ»
* 16:59h: Bus 501 from «Schwyz, Stoosbahn» to «Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof»
* 17:45h: EC Arth-Goldau (platform 3) to Zürich HB
* 18:27h: Arrival back at Zürich HB
TICKET COSTS w/HT - RAILAWAY SPECIAL OFFER:
[https://freizeit.sbb.ch/en/stories/hiking-stoos](https://freizeit.sbb.ch/en/stories/hiking-stoos)
Total ticket cost CHF 58.40 (RailAway w/HT) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:
* Zürich HB to «Schwyz, Stoosbahn» & return: CHF 15.20 (RailAway w/HT)
* Daypass for Stoosbahn & chairlift: CHF 43.20 (RailAway w/HT)
(Must buy online before! One process for both.)
TICKET COSTS w/HT - REGULAR:
Total ticket cost CHF 67.20 (w/HT) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:
* Zürich HB to «Stoos SZ» & return: CHF 43.20 (w/HT)
(Please have this ready when we go.)
* Chairlift down from Fronalpstock: CHF 24.-
(This one we will buy locally.)
TICKET COSTS w/GA - REGULAR:
(Here the RailAway offer does not make sense, as its daypass is more expensive than the single down we only need.)
Total ticket cost CHF 24.- (w/GA) plus food/lunch/drinks:
Thereof:
* Zürich HB to «Stoos SZ» & return: GA
* Chairlift down from Fronalpstock: CHF 24.-
(We will buy this locally.)
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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes,...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Sunday Salsa – Move, Connect & Feel the Music | Fuego Studio
Sundays, 4pm-5pm.
2 Trial classes: 25 CHF
1 Drop-in: 25 CHF
5 Class package: 97 CHF
Book here: https://www.eversports.ch/s/fuego-dance-studio
Sunday Salsa – Move, Connect & Feel the Music
Hey dancers! We're hosting a Salsa Shines class at Fuego Dance Studio in Zürich.
What to expect:
* Open level – We aim at Intermediate+ but accept beginners thanks to our system that allows teaching both simultaneously.
* Focus on Solo Dance Moves (Shines). Partnerwork can be requested.
* No partner needed, just register and join.
Details:
Sunday 4pm – 5pm
Fuego Dance Studio is inside Ellas' Fellas dance school at Hohlstrasse 192, Zürich (next to Hardbrücke / Hardplatz)
Questions? Drop us a message on Instagram: @fuegozurich
See you on the dance floor
Uetliberg Design Networking Hike
**A creative walk & talk for designers and creatives**
Join us for a half-day walk and talk along the scenic Uetliberg ridge, designed to connect outside the usual networking format.
No presentations. No panels. Just great people, ideas, and a shared path.
We start at Triemli Station and hike up through the forest to Uto Staffel (about 1.5 hours), guided by [Mario Stipetic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariostipetic/). From there, we continue into a relaxed 1 to 1.5 hour ridge walk along the Planetenweg with views over Zürich, the lake, and the Alps.
Conversations unfold naturally along the way. We move in small groups, rotate, and share thoughts on current projects, creative challenges, and topics like AI in design, or whatever emerges in the moment.
We end at Gut Mädikon Hofcafé, a hidden farm café, where we spend about one hour enjoying coffee, homemade cake, and relaxed conversation.
This is networking without the pressure. Just movement, fresh air, and meaningful exchange.
See you there! 😇
**WhatsApp Group (Coordination)**
We’ll send the WhatsApp invite after you RSVP.
You can also join via Discord below.
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**The Easy Route**
Prefer to skip the steep climb? Take the S10 train from Zürich HB to Uetliberg (about 20 minutes), then walk down to Uto Staffel and meet us there around 11:00 AM. Timing will be coordinated via the group on the day.
**Getting Back**
We walk back along the ridge to Uetliberg, either retracing the Planetenweg or taking the path near the Uetliberg tower. From there, walk down to Triemli station and catch the train home.
**Physical Fitness**
The initial climb takes about 1.5 hours and is steep, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. If you are unsure, take the easy route. The views are the same, and the Hofcafé cake tastes just as good.
**RSVP**
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP so we can adjust the reservation at the Hofcafé.
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**📅 Date**
Sunday, June 7, 2026
**📍 Meeting Point (Start)**
10:00 AM at Triemli Station, Zürich
**⏰ Duration**
\~6 to 7 hours total (including lunch break)
**🥾 Difficulty**
Moderate (steep initial climb)
**⛰️ Elevation gain**
\~320 m (485 m > 805 m)
**🎒 What to bring**
* Hiking shoes or sturdy trail shoes (no sneakers, no sandals)
* Water bottle (at least 0.5L)
* Weather-appropriate layers (cooler in the forest, windy on the ridge)
* Optional snack
* Sun protection (hat or cap, sunscreen)
**🚶 Return**
\~13:30 from Hofcafé
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**🔗 Discord**
Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord:
➡️ [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](http://discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk)
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**Who’s Visual Fields?**
Visual Fields is a network of designers and creatives built for people to connect, support, and share with fellow experts.
We have upcoming events in Zürich, Basel, and Luzern.
[Check out upcoming events](http://visualfields.ch/)
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**Event policies**
We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Be mindful not to make assumptions about gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Always ask for consent - for physical contact and work critique - and treat everyone and the space with respect.
[All policies](https://experienc.es/policies)
**Fine print (the friendly kind)**
You join at your own risk. The trail includes steep, uneven, and potentially muddy sections. Please wear appropriate footwear and assess your ability.
In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, the event will be postponed to June 7.
By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes.
Make a Swiss friend - hike with 50% Swiss people <3
[⚠️ ](https://link.social-circle.ch/LjXs)**[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/LjXs)** or
**[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch/)**
**🏔️ Swiss-Expat Mix: Sunday Hike! 🥾🇨🇭**
Get ready for a unique twist on our forest walk! We’re bringing together a perfect **50/50 blend of Locals and Expats** to bridge the gap and build real community. Whether you’re a Swiss local or have just landed in Zurich, this is your chance to connect!
🔄 The Concept: Rotating "Speed-Friending"
We aren’t just walking in a big group—we’re making sure you actually meet people.
* **The Rotation:** We’ll be switching partners periodically throughout the walk so you can have meaningful, one-on-one conversations with a variety of people.
* **Spot a Local:** Our Swiss participants will be wearing a **Swiss Flag sticker**, making it easy to identify who can give you those "insider" tips about life in Switzerland :D
👋 Coming alone? That’s the point!
We’ll match you with partners who share your vibe using the **Social Circle app**.
📲 **Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for the live meeting location and real-time updates: [Join WhatsApp Group](https://link.social-circle.ch/IauU)
🕒 Timeline
* **13:30** – Meet under the **big clock at Zurich HB**.
* **13:54** – Take tram line 11 (toward Auzelg) to Bucheggplatz.
* **14:10** – **Icebreakers & Flag Distribution**: Grab your sticker and meet the group!
* **14:20** – The Forest Walk begins! Enjoy guided one-on-one matchups and rotations.
* **16:00** – Head back to the city for a perfect Sunday finish.
🎒 What to Bring
* **Smartphone:** Essential for the partner-matching app!
* **Comfy Shoes:** We’ll be on forest trails.
* **Snacks & Water:** To keep the conversation energy high.
**Disclaimer** Participation requires a valid ticket purchased in advance; no cash payments on-site. Tickets are non-refundable. Attendees participate at their own risk and are expected to follow organizer instructions and maintain respectful behavior. We reserve the right to exclude anyone not adhering to community standards.
By joining, you agree that photos/videos may be used for Social Circle’s social media. We cannot wait for latecomers, but you can use the live location in WhatsApp to catch up!
Want more events like this? Join our newsletter: [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
Moderate Mystery hike (+20km, +1000m, +7hrs)
The weather is rather mediocre for the upcoming days ... that is up until Sunday. Therefore, we will head once again to sunny Ticino for a great day of hiking and connecting with nature. Temperatures will rise up to 27°C, but no worries, as always I will carefully select a nicely shaded route with the chance to dip our feet into the fresh and sparkling water.
Join for a full day in nature, with a picnic in this enchanting greenery.
If you join for the hike allow some time for dinner at one of the best pizzeria followed by some authentic Gelato in Bellinzona (hence the relatively late return – obviously this is optional. Without the evening delight you will be back in Zürich by 21:00).
Important: This is not a beginners hike. You should be in good physical condition.
**This is a guided hike by a Swiss certified mountain leader and the participation fee is set at 20 CHF.**
If you are joining for the first time, kindly send me your full name and WhatsApp number via direct message on meetup upon sign-up. Once you sign up, you will be temporarily on the waiting list. As soon as I have received your whatsapp message you will receive payment instructions and you will be moved to the list of participants once you have wired the participation fee via TWINT.
Further details (what to bring & how to dress) will be shared in the WhatsApp group that will be created on Friday prior to the hike. The group size is limited to 10 participants only.
Beautiful Classical Liechtenstein hike, 850m up, 550m down 10km, 4h, T2
We start our hike in Steg and walk towards Valüna Alp. From there it goes up to Alp Gritsch. The flowers are really beautiful these days. We cross the highest point on 2055m with a phantastic view and hike down to the Liechtenstein mountain village of Malbun, where we may take a coffee or a beer together.
Take the train 7:38 track 11 from Zürich towards Sargans
In Sargans bus no. 11 towards Feldkirch (AT) 8:44 (Kante C)
I will join the group in this bus in Balzers
Change to bus no. 21 in Vaduz Au 9:17
Final stop is Steg Hotel
What you have to bring:
\- good shoes\,
\- functional clothes
\- sun protection\,
\- rain protection\,
\- poles\, if you have\,
\- enough to drink and food for the whole day
DISCLAIMER:
By joining the walk you accept the terms listed here.
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions.
It is your own responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event:
You need to understand what activity is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions.
Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level.
You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself.
During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement.
The event is entirely at your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for anything, including injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.
06.06 Bristen-Golzernsee-(Windgällenhütte-Trift) hike
1 day hike in Maderanertal (Golzernsee), T2
https://a.sbbmobile.ch/s/8RmCtmAn
Easy, middle and long option: Group would split up at Golzerensee (easy) or Windgällenhütte (middle)
Easy hike: Bristen(Talstation)-Golzerensee-Golzern Bergstation, 5 km, 80 m down, 640 m up, 2.5 h
https://swisstopo.app/i/5/HENYXJBC
Middle hike: Bristen(Talstation)-Golzerensee-Windgällenhütte-Golzern Bergstation (different path), 11.5 km, 1300 m up, 750 m down, 5.5h
https://swisstopo.app/i/5/6UKKJJ27
Long hike: Bristen(Talstation)-Golzerensee-Windgällenhütte-Tritt-Bristen (Talstation), 17.5 km, 1300m up, 1300 m down, 7h
https://swisstopo.app/i/5/9VED68H7
For pictures and a general description: https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/windgaellenhuette-aacz-2147000296/berg-und-alpinwandern/von-balmenegg-ueber-den-tritt-1297/
This is a private, informal group hike. I’m not a certified mountain guide and do not assume responsibility or liability for participants. By joining, everyone confirms that they are physically fit, properly equipped (hiking boots!) and aware of the risks associated with alpine hiking.
**dedicated whatapp group**
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDff0NArLOy4rEsyIxQNO4?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4
**Registration:**
To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity:
[🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V)
If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group)
If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group).
Please sign up only when you are certain!
You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.
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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Finding Product Insights
**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose**
Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn:
* Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge
* How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change
* Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction
* How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools
This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work.
**About Our Speaker**
[Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
June 2026 AWS Columbus - Topic to be announced
Topic to be announced.
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
Yoga @ Goodale Park w/Victoria + Woodhouse Vegan After
Join us Sunday, June 7th at 10am for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga flow in Goodale park with Victoria, one of our very own vegan community members and certified yoga teacher!
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a long time practitioner, this class is designed to help you slow down, stretch, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Expect a relaxed, accessible flow focused on easing tension, moving mindfully, and leaving you feeling a little more grounded.
All levels welcome! Bring water and a yoga mat (or towel if you don’t have a mat).
A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated, but payment is absolutely not required to attend and enjoy class. A Venmo QR code will be available on-site for anyone who would like to contribute.
The class duration will be one hour from 10-11am. After class, we’ll head to Woodhouse Vegan for anyone who wants to keep the good vibes going over food and conversation 🌱
Efficient Region-of-Interest Detection with Guidance
**Abstract:** Motivated by the challenges of detecting extremely rare failures in sophisticated circuit design specifications, we study the problem of efficiently identifying multiple disjoint regions of interest (ROIs) — regions of a continuous, high-dimensional parameter space where a complex, expensive-to-evaluate target function falls below or above a pre-specified threshold. We reframe this problem as a Bayesian sequential decision-making problem and, more broadly, as an instance of strategic agent behavior in continuous spaces: an agent that must allocate a hard evaluation budget intelligently, updating its belief about the unknown function after each observation and choosing the next query to maximize coverage of all disjoint failure regions rather than convergence to a single optimum.
This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:
[https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/89379230295?pwd=NdETyE5sdYuSrvsrBZXSBFkUESBVkg.1](https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/89379230295?pwd=NdETyE5sdYuSrvsrBZXSBFkUESBVkg.1)
Meeting ID: 893 7923 0295
Passcode: 5t5WYn
**Sponsor**: Grainger will provide the meeting site, as well as snacks for the onsite participants.
* **Address:** 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654
* **Grainger's Overview:** W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broadline distributor with over $17 billion in revenue. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Our machine learning team builds broadly across search, recommendations, product matching, computer vision, and generative AI.
* **Logistics**: To access the Grainger office, we require first and last names of those who RSVP'd by Jun 11. Please take the main elevators at the center of the Mart. Attendees will then present their IDs when they arrive at the front desk on the 18th floor.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi Ladies , Let's Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park .
We will meet at the nature center parking lot.
Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail .
Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .





















