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AppSec Village @ AREA41
**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.
M365 Community Schweiz 06/2026 (Hybrid)
Liebe Microsoft 365 Community Schweiz
Wir haben wieder ein spannendes Event geplant.
**Ort & Sprache:**
Ort: Isolutions AG, The Circle 38, 8058 Zürich (Hybrid mit Teams)
Sprache: DE
**Session 1: Excel automatisiert: Office Scripts & Power Automate**
Beschreibung: Excel ist ein grossartiges Tool, das fast jeder täglich nutzt – aber manuelle Datenpflege und Copy-Paste kosten unnötig Zeit. In dieser Session zeige ich, wie wir Excel nicht ersetzen, sondern auf das nächste Level heben. Mit der Kombination aus Office Scripts und Power Automate lassen sich Excel-Tabellen dynamisch auslesen, bearbeiten und nahtlos in automatisierte Cloud-Workflows integrieren. Komplett im Hintergrund. Keine graue Theorie, sondern echte Praxisbeispiele, die ihr sofort im Alltag anwenden könnt.
Speaker: [MVP Marcel Lehmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelehmann/)
**Session 2: Copilot Cowork under the Hood**
Beschreibung: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen von Copilot Cowork - Was geht heute, wo sind die Grenzen und wie setzen wir es in der Beratung ein inkl. Live-Demos aus dem Consulting-Alltag
Speaker: [David Zeiter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidzeiter/)
**Agenda:**
17:00 Welcome
17:30 Session 1
18:15 Session 2
19:00 Apéro und Community Austausch
20:00 End of Event
**Teams Link**
[https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31793337332541?p=rQMt6X4gBOhrgIjWHS](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31793337332541?p=rQMt6X4gBOhrgIjWHS "Meeting join")
Yoga for Nervous System Reset: From Doing to Being
Let this be your rite of passage between the demands of your day and the space of your evening.
👉🏼 [Save your spot](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/afterwork-ritual-yoga-for-nervous-system-reset-7440003416020011937.html)
**A conscious transition from doing into being**
from pressure, stimulation, and output
into calm, clarity, and restoration.
In a world that constantly activates the nervous system, the ability **to downregulate** is no longer a luxury - **it is essential**.
This session is designed to guide you there.
Through a refined blend of slow, intentional movement, breathwork, and deeply restorative practices, you will be gently led into a state where the body can truly let go.
We will work with simple and effective techniques to:
• regulate the nervous system
• stimulate and tone the vagus nerve
• release accumulated stress and tension
• restore inner balance and coherence
All practices are accessible and suitable for every body, no experience needed.
💫 What you’ll experience
• A gradual shift from activation into deep relaxation
• A sense of spaciousness in body and mind
• Nervous system recalibration
• A grounded, peaceful inner state
🌙 You’ll leave feeling
• Clear and centered
• Deeply relaxed
• Reconnected to your body
• Ready to move into your evening with more presence and balance
📍 Details
🗓 Every Thursday
🕕 18:00 – 19:15
📍 Yoga2Be Studio
Rötelstrasse 32, 8006 Zürich
🌿 All levels welcome
Arrive as you are.
Leave in a different state.
✨ Offer yourself this transition - your nervous system will thank you.
Spots are limited. Book yours here 👉🏼 https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/groups/afterwork-ritual-yoga-for-nervous-system-reset-7440003416020011937.html
ZurichJS Meetup: Beers, grills, and how to monetize
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.
Double Feature: Backend-Performance mit Data Engineering & Projekte ruinieren
Hallo liebe Java User Group Mitglieder!
Diesmal haben wir zwei Bonner Kollegen zu Gast:
* Martin Stoller: **Backend-Performance in Hochlast-Systemen: Lösungsansätze aus dem Data Engineering**
* Andreas Monschau: **Zehn goldene Regeln, um dein Softwareprojekt zuverlässig zu ruinieren**
Wir freuen uns euch zu sehen (virtuell oder vor Ort).
Dank an [codecentric](https://www.codecentric.de/standorte/nuernberg) für Location, Bier und Pizza!
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Viele Hochlast-Systeme beginnen als kleine, unscheinbare Prototypen - gebaut mit bewährten Mitteln wie relationalen Datenbanken, objektorientierter Business-Logik und klassischen Request-Response-Architekturen.
Doch was passiert, wenn diese Systeme plötzlich nicht mehr Tausende, sondern Millionen von Requests bedienen oder Terabytes an Daten verarbeiten müssen?
In der Praxis zeigt sich häufig: Klassische Optimierungen wie Caching, horizontale Skalierung oder effizientere Algorithmen stoßen irgendwann an ihre Grenzen, weil sie innerhalb desselben Paradigmas bleiben.
Dieser Vortrag zeigt, warum echte Skalierbarkeit oft ein Umdenken erfordert. Anhand eines durchgehenden Praxisbeispiels wird schrittweise demonstriert, wie sich ein System von einer latenzoptimierten Request-Response-Architektur hin zu einem durchsatzoptimierten, analytischen System entwickelt.
Dabei werden zentrale Konzepte aus dem Data Engineering greifbar gemacht - darunter Precomputation, Batch Processing, deklarative Verarbeitung und Denormalisierung - und in den Kontext klassischer Backend-Entwicklung eingeordnet.
Die Teilnehmenden lernen, typische Grenzen traditioneller Architekturen zu erkennen und erhalten ein alternatives Denkmodell, um High-Throughput-Systeme gezielt und nachhaltig zu skalieren.
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Softwareprojekte sind chaotisch, anstrengend und voller Überraschungen. Und ganz ehrlich: So soll es auch bleiben. Ordnung würde ja nur den Spaß verderben. Trotzdem gibt es immer wieder Menschen, die glauben, man könnte Projekte wirklich zu Erfolg führen… unglaublich, oder?
Damit dir so etwas nicht passiert, zeige ich dir in diesem Vortrag, wie du ein Softwareprojekt in 10 einfachen Schritten zuverlässig an die Wand fährst. Die „goldenen Anti-Pattern für maximalen Projektschaden“ entstammen jedoch nicht
meiner Fantasie, nein, sie werden in der Realität täglich mit beeindruckender Konsequenz praktiziert. Und das Beste: Sie wirken nachhaltig. Manche dieser Muster entfalten ihre volle Zerstörungskraft erst Monate später.
Nachdem du alle Regeln kennengelernt hast, kannst du selbst entscheiden: Möchtest du sie weiterhin anwenden, oder vielleicht doch etwas verändern?
Solltest du allerdings inspiriert sein, eines dieser Anti-Pattern künftig noch konsequenter zu leben… dann sollten wir uns nach dem Talk dringend unterhalten.
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Dein Vortrag bei der Java Usergroup Nürnberg!
Hast du dich in letzter Zeit in deinem Projekt oder privat mit einem interessanten Thema beschäftigt? Vermutlich ist das nicht nur für dich selbst interessant! Hast du Lust, selber einmal einen Vortrag bei der Java-Usergroup Nürnberg zu halten?
Wir sind nicht nur auf Java-Themen fokussiert, sondern beschäftigen uns gern mit und um alles über Software Entwicklung und IT.
Wir wollen bei der JUG nicht nur bekannten Speaker\*innen eine Plattform geben und die neuesten State-of-the-Art Technologien vorstellen. Wir freuen uns auch besonders, wenn wir Themen aus unserem technologischen (Arbeits-)alltag Raum geben zu können. Melde dich gerne bei uns, wenn du dazu Lust hast, wir geben wenn gewünscht gerne auch Hilfestellung bei der Vorbereitung!
Swiss Usability Night
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!
Zürich Poolside Chats : UX · Product · Research
### **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.\*
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Hypnosis & Yoga for Nervous System Reset
**On the longest day of the year, step out of your routine — and back into yourself.**
Rise & Shine is a 4-hour immersive experience in Zurich, designed to help you reconnect with your energy, clarity, and confidence through a blend of movement, stillness, and subconscious work.
You've been moving forward, doing what needs to be done — but somehow you feel a little disconnected. Less present. Less clear. This is your space to pause, reset, and come back to yourself.
**What we'll do together:**
* 🧘 **Heartfelt Yin Yoga & Breathwork** — release stored tension, activate your energy, and reconnect with your body
* 🌙 **Group Hypnosis: "Shine From Within"** — a gentle, guided session to strengthen confidence and access inner calm (beginner-friendly; you stay fully aware and in control the whole time)
* 📓 **Integration & Connection** — journaling, reflection, and meaningful exchange, with tea and a light lunch provided
**This is for you if you want to:**
* reconnect with yourself beyond the busy mind
* feel more grounded and energized
* explore personal growth in a safe, elevated space
No prior experience with yoga or hypnosis required.
**📅 Sunday, 21 June 2026, 10:00–14:00** **📍 Yoga-Spirit, Steinwiesstrasse 9a, 8032 Zürich** **🎟️ Early Bird CHF 69 (first 4 spots) · Regular CHF 89**
Spots are limited to keep the experience intimate and personal.
👉 **Reserve your spot:** lincollective.com/service-page/rise-shine
Questions? Drop a comment or message us — we'd love to see you there.
TechLegion Summer School: Claude AI Cerified Architect!
Want to become a certified Claude AI Architect?
Spend this summer learning skills that employers are actively looking for.
AI Architects, AI Agents, MCP, prompt engineering, and agentic systems are becoming some of the fastest-growing areas in tech. Want to be part of it?
TechLegion Summer School 2026 was created to help you learn these skills, prepare for an official certification, and connect with a community of professionals doing the same.
As a partner in the Claude Partner Network, TechLegion offers members the opportunity to prepare for and earn official Anthropic certifications through our dedicated study cohort.
🤖 Registration for cohort: https://linkly.link/2kCF8
The study cohort is free for TechLegion members. Please note that TechLegion membership is required to join the programme, as participants receive a TechLegion email account and access to member resources under our domain.
Learn together. Get certified. Build your AI skills this summer!.
Digital Detox Cafe (Dedicated area for content creators)
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/jeod) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)**
**Unplug & Create: Digital Detox Café at Paint it Easy**
Take a break from screens and reconnect with yourself and others at our Digital Detox event in Zürich’s most inviting creative space, Paint it Easy.
We’ll kick off the evening with a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for a mindful and inspiring night.
Join our craft group: [https://link.social-circle.ch/Bbsq](https://link.social-circle.ch/Bbsq)
Choose your path for the evening:
**Deep Talk with Question Cards:** Dive into meaningful conversations and connect with fellow participants on a deeper level.
**Boardgames:** Just for fun or to meet new people.
**Creative Activities:**
* **Drawing** (included)
* **Canvas Painting** (CHF 10/hour + canvas, e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9)
* **Pottery Painting** (CHF 20–45 per piece)
* **Jewellery Making with Beads** (CHF 10/hour + materials, avg. CHF 20–30)
* **Linocut Printmaking** (CHF 25–35 per piece)
**Location:** Paint it Easy, Zürich
**Ticket:** CHF 15
**Includes :** Welcome drink\*, drawing material, notebook, games.
**Doesn't include** : optional creative activity fees (depending on your choice)
\*Warm drink, homemade iced tea, or lemonade
Want more events like this? Join our community!
[https://link.social-circle.ch/4kfX](https://link.social-circle.ch/4kfX)
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Whether you're painting, reflecting, or connecting, this is your space to recharge, express, and enjoy.
Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are not refundable.
#digitaldetox
Lorzentobel und Höllgrotten
Durch ein grösseres Waldstück erreichen wir die Lorze. Wir überqueren sie und stehen vor den Höllgrotten, 6000 Jahre alten Tropfsteinhöhlen. Wir folgen wir dem Lauf der Lorze, die durch Wildheit und Schönheit besticht. Der Rückweg führt uns vorbei an der Burgruine Wildenburg durch ein Waldstück namens Himmelrich.
Wie immer mit Meditationsübungen in der Natur.
Eintrittspreis für die Höllgrotten 14 CHF.
Spendensammlung für Pro Natura.
Mehr Fotos und Tourenblatt **[HIER Klicken](https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/meditation/meditatives-wandern/#cc-m-header-15002150427)**
Pizza Gravel Zurich
**https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich**
**Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.**
**Join our signal group if you want to participate: https://signal.group/#CjQKIM0v42OK29V6l3t63ZLvC9EVgpNxVrkSJ-pHqa6gMR_mEhBxdiqUOvQH1yrue2k3weiW**
Friday Badminton for higher intermediate/advanced level
We are currently playing in a regular group of 12 players at higher intermediate/advanced level. Your registrations here will first be on the waiting list and when confirmed, payment is to be made by twint to secure your spot for participation.
There is a charge of Chf 22 per person. That is inclusive of feather shuttles.
Place of event - Schumacher Sport Center, Am Stadtrand 46, Dübendorf.
Court no. 10, 11 & 12
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Columbus Bitcoin Social Meetup
*Sorry for the 2 month break but I had to deal with some family member health issues, but we are now back!!*
**LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -**
**2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221**
Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly:
1. A place that was quieter and possibly private.
2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.”
We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin.
Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community.
Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel
[https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
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/).
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
We’ll cover:
* What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past.
The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories.
When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)
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!/)





















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