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**Join us** for an exciting evening combining hands-on Kubernetes platform engineering with real-world AI automation insights! Hands-on Lab: Building Multi-Cluster EKS Platforms. Roll up your sleeves and build a production-ready platform using AWS EKS in a Hub-Spoke architecture with EKS capabilities such as ArgoCD, KRO & more. Learn how to orchestrate multiple Kubernetes clusters using GitOps principles and modern deployment patterns. AI on Kubernetes with AWS Kevin Nash from AWS explores the intersection of AI and Kubernetes on EKS. Learn about best practices, architectural patterns, and what\`s possible when you combine container orchestration with AI workloads. AI-Powered Invoice Automation at Simpego, Simon shares how we transformed manual invoice processing into a fully automated system for insurence company Simpego. Discover how AI eliminated tedious data entry tasks and what it takes to build production-ready automation solutions. **Agenda** 15:45 – Arrival 16:00 – Hands-On Lab: Platform Engineering with AWS 18:00 – Apero + Networking Break 18:15 – Arrival for Meetup 18:30 – Intro 18:40 – AI on EKS – Running AI Workloads on Kubernetes (Kevin Nash, AWS) 19:05 – Building Modern Insurance Platforms (Michael Ammann, Simpego) 19:20 – How to Structure Unstructured Data (Simon Sommer, copebit AG) 19:50 – Pizza & Beer 20:30 – End **Hands-On Lab:** This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Platform Engineering and shows how platform teams can enable developers through self-service capabilities and standardized workflows on AWS. The lab environment follows a Hub-and-Spoke architecture, where a centralized hub account provides shared services such as networking, security, and governance, while isolated spoke accounts host the individual workloads and development environments. **Talks + Speaker:** *Talk 1:* **AI on EKS – Running AI Workloads on Kubernetes** In this talk, Kevin Nash, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, introduces AI on EKS, an open-source project from AWS Labs that helps teams deploy and run AI/ML workloads on Amazon EKS using ready-to-use infrastructure blueprints and best practices for scalable AI platforms. The session will give an overview of how platform teams can simplify the deployment, scaling, and operation of AI workloads on Kubernetes. *Lightning Talk 2:* **Building Modern Insurance Platforms** In this lightning talk, Michael Ammann, CTO at simpego, shares how simpego is building modern digital insurance solutions powered by data, automation, and AI/ML. He will give a brief look into how the company uses analytics, telematics, and modern cloud technologies to drive pricing, automation, and scalable insurance services. Michael leads pricing, analytics, and automation initiatives at simpego, focusing on data-driven insurance products and intelligent platform capabilities. *Talk 3:* **How to Structure Unstructured Data** In this talk, Simon Sommer, Cloud Software Engineer at copebit ag, explores practical approaches to turning unstructured data into usable and structured information. Using services like Amazon Bedrock and models such as Claude, the session highlights techniques and architectural patterns that help organizations extract value from documents, text, and other unstructured data sources. **About copebit AG** copebit AG is a Swiss cloud consulting and engineering company focused on transparency, innovation, and long-term partnerships. With deep expertise in AWS and modern DevOps practices, copebit helps organizations design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Künstliche Intelligenz und Robotik stehen erst am Anfang – und doch ist absehbar, dass sie nicht nur einzelne Berufe, sondern ganze Vorstellungen von Arbeit, Leistung und gesellschaftlichem Wert verändern werden. Wenn Maschinen sowohl geistige als auch körperliche Tätigkeiten übernehmen können, stellt sich eine grundlegende Frage: **Was bedeutet es dann noch, Mensch zu sein – und wie organisieren wir Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft?** In dieser Diskussionsrunde wollen wir weniger über Technik sprechen, sondern über **gesellschaftliche Folgen**: * Welche Werte würden in einer Post-AI-Welt zählen? * Ist eine Gesellschaft ohne ökonomischen Zwang wünschenswert? * Wie sieht eine mögliche **Post-Work- oder Post-AI-Gesellschaft** aus * Wie verhält es sich mit Macht, Verteilung von Eigentum und Sinn Geht uns die Arbeit aus – oder gewinnen wir Freiheit? Stehen wir vor sozialem Zerfall oder vor einer neuen Form von Wohlstand? Und sind wir kulturell überhaupt darauf vorbereitet? Diese Diskussion richtet sich an alle, die sich für **Gesellschaft, Politik, Ethik und Zukunftsfragen** interessieren – ganz ohne technisches Vorwissen.

# Something NEW is about to hit the stage! Goofy, Max Goof, and Powerline are ready to rock the realm alongside other glimmers from the fan favorite *A Goofy Movie*. They’re ready to dance their way into play or into your collection. **Players must bring a deck consisting of a minimum of 60 cards, a maximum of two inks, and a maximum of four of any card of the same full name**. There will be three 50 minute rounds with "best of three" matches! Prizes will be awarded for the top scorers at the end of the event on top of randomly awarded prizes! Tournament Form: Constructed Doors Open: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Entry fee: CHF 10.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. (For the registration to be able to play at the tournament, you'll need a Melee Account) For every Player there is a 1.5 Boosters added to the price pool. **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Come and experience the infamous DC4131 hacker meetup vibe! 👾🍻 Please find more event specific info's on our **[webpage](https://www.beerontuesday.ch/)**. If you have any location specific questions, reach out to the local BoT Master, otherwise please don't hesitate to contact the board through our **[website](https://www.defcon-switzerland.org/)**. Did someone say **SWAG?! –** That’s right baby, we are back with our refreshed swag shop, where you can now again purchase the latest and sexiest DC4131 Swag – All options and details are here: **[DC4131 Swag Shop](https://industryink.co.uk/collections/defcon)** We are also on **[Discord](https://discord.gg/Q3KXn5u)**[ ](https://discord.gg/Q3KXn5u):) Come say hi!

**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/practice-german-7440007255766895827.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** **Deutsch Speed Conversations & Games – in Partnership with [Hallo Deutsch Schule](https://hallodeutschschule.ch/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=887633649&gbraid=0AAAAADgIap3Ei0f6tHPwfMKIsym12KWLW&gclid=CjwKCAiA8vXIBhAtEiwAf3B-g9Ki9iwAShuA0wQ5A96YP-oEdJnsu9nl2rOjHVhChh3driKygxI9JxoCyF4QAvD_BwE) 🇩🇪** Want to practice your German in a relaxed and fun way? Join us for an evening full of conversations, laughter, and games — open to all levels from A1 to B1! Together with **Hallo Deutsch Schule**, one of the city’s most engaging language schools focused on interactive, practical learning, we’ve prepared a social night where you’ll meet new people and boost your German confidence. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fba97ffO0DwL91sVW2u7mv](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fba97ffO0DwL91sVW2u7mv) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) **Evening program:** 🕖 **Speed-friending Conversations:** Rotate every few minutes and chat with different partners. Great for practicing spontaneous speaking in a low-pressure environment. 🕖 **Games** Play games like "Tabu" for higher levels or "Quick buzz" or "Das Dings" both word guessing games for lower levels. There will also be conversation cards. Whether you’re just starting or already conversational, you’ll leave feeling more confident — and with new friends. Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DaGFCvKs6iu62pftk5cotM](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DaGFCvKs6iu62pftk5cotM) ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**

**Join us for a free social event that starts with a short presentation of a cool electronic fact to pique your interest, then follows with an open, natural conversation about electronics, where you can share cool things, your current projects, and what's on your mind.** The location offers drinks and food, at your convenience. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, this is a nice opportunity to expand your electronic knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you there! The event is free, but please book, so that it is possible to know how people are coming.

Wir sprechen über unsere Coachingng Erfahrungen. Was wir erlebt haben als Klienten aber auch als Coach (falls wir selbst in diesem Feld tätig sind). Der Austausch soll dabei helfen die eigenen Erfahrungen neu zu reflektieren und somit neue Inspiration und Ideen bringen. Vielleicht ergeben sich auch Synergien an die wir bisher nicht gedacht hatten.

**Hey fellow board game designers (and enthusiasts)!** If you're working on a board game, we've got a meetup just for you! We gather on the third Thursday of each month at [WellPlayed Zürich-Langstrasse](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7jVdsNDqeYmakSjn6) to playtest prototypes, give and receive feedback, and discuss all things game design, publishing, marketing, crowdfunding, art, and more. All levels are welcome, whether you've already published games or you're just starting out - we'd love to meet you! * ***When:*** *every 3rd Thursday of the month* * ***Location:*** *Wellplayed Langstrasse (Langstrasse 229)* * ***Start time:*** *19:00* * ***End time:*** *22:30* * ***Entry fee:*** *6 CHF per person* * ***Limited spaces:*** *16 participants max.* ***Note***: Space at Wellplayed is currently limited to 10 participants. Thus, signing up on Meetup before the event is mandatory (if you bring a friend, make sure to sign them up as well). If you have any questions or prefer to connect online first, we coordinate the group on the ["Boardgames Zürich" Discord server](https://discord.gg/f3gFStPtZ5). Feel free to join the conversation there!

**📢 Einladung zum FORE Zürich Immobilien-Stammtisch 🏡🍷** Liebe Immobilien-Enthusiasten Wir laden euch herzlich zum nächsten **FORE Zürich Immobilien-Stammtisch** ein! 🚀 Egal, ob ihr Investoren, Entwickler, Architekten oder einfach an der Zukunft der Immobilienbranche interessiert seid – unser Stammtisch bietet die perfekte Gelegenheit für Austausch, Networking und spannende Diskussionen. **📍 Location:** Zürich tbd **📅 Datum & Uhrzeit:** 16.04.2026 ab 19:00 Uhr **Was euch erwartet:** ✅ Informelle Gespräche über aktuelle Trends & Entwicklungen in der Immobilienbranche ✅ Networking mit Experten & Gleichgesinnten ✅ Ideen, Insights & Inspiration für eure eigenen Projekte Lasst uns gemeinsam über die Zukunft des Immobilienmarktes diskutieren und neue Perspektiven entdecken. Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Abend mit euch! Beste Grüsse Euer FORE-Team (Elisabeth, Loic & Andreas)

✨ Glow Up: Design Your Own Table Lamp Ready to spark your creativity? Join our "Bastl mit" workshop in Zurich-Oerlikon! You’ll receive a stylish, minimalist table lamp and transform it into your own personal design statement. We provide all the colors, textures, and materials you need to create a true one-of-a-kind piece. Whether your vibe is cool urban, playful, or bold: Your style, your light! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! It’s the perfect way to spend a creative afternoon and walk away with a gorgeous, self-made lamp (or a unique gift!). What’s Included: • 1 high-quality table lamp (ready to customize) • Full access to paints, brushes, pens, decor & more • Inspiration, creative guidance & relaxed atmosphere • Drinks & snacks to fuel your glow! No Stress: Late Arrivals Welcome! We know you've had a busy week and are looking forward to the weekend. That's why it's no problem if you arrive late! We just ask that you send us a quick message so we can open the door for you. For those in a rush, we even have "Express Glow-Up" methods for your lamp! 😉 Let’s bastl – with style and glow! ✨💖 Join us and let’s create something brilliant – Let’s sparkle! The workshops are held in English and German. 🇩🇪🇬🇧 Tickets at: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/kunst-ausstellungen/weitere-kunstveranstaltungen/glow-up-table-lamp-design-workshop-all-included-7444735832068460870.html

**After Work Painting in der Kreativwerkstatt Zürich** Feier den Feierabend mal anders! Anmeldung: [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design) Tauche ein in Farbe, Pinsel und gute Vibes – ganz ohne Druck oder Vorkenntnisse. Wir malen, plaudern, trinken vielleicht ein Glas und lassen den Alltag einfach draußen. Kleine Runde – max. 10 Personen – so bleibt’s persönlich, gemütlich und kreativ. Ab 18:30 Uhr geöffnet – komm, wann es dir passt! Donnerstags (check die aktuellen Daten auf unserer Homepage) \-\-\- End your workday in a creative way! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, chatting, and unwinding — no pressure, no experience needed. Just drop in, grab a brush, and let your creativity flow. Small group – max. 10 people – cozy, personal & inspiring. Doors open at 6:30 pm – come whenever it suits you! Thursdays (check the latest dates on our website) Sign up at [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design)

Discover the exciting world of electronics in this 1h45min PCB making workshop in small group. This course explores the fundamentals of PCB manufacturing. You will understand how the circuit operates, and learn how to assemble the necessary components yourself. By the end of the session, you’ll have crafted a functional LED blinker that you can proudly take home. Perfect for beginners eager to dive into electronics and hands-on learning! The introduction will be given in English, but don't hesitate to ask questions or request explainations in French or German, at your preference. All costs are included: expert teaching, solder, PCB, and components. Join us and begin your journey into circuit design with tailored guidance! Please book your ticket on Eventfrog, there are reduced prices for ≤25y.o. and students: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/courses-seminars/computer-it/create-your-own-electronic-circuit-to-bring-home-7442291399125379087.html

Whether you're just getting started or want to try something new, this class is about visual exploration without any level pressure. Together, we’ll swap the fear of getting it wrong for the fun of discovering what’s possible. In the drawing days, we’ll cover the basics like shapes, shading, and perspective, and try out approaches like still life, improvisation, and life drawing. 12 Drawing/Printmaking Sessions This is an art class that brings together the freedom of drawing and the playfulness of printmaking! All in a cozy, welcoming space of Zimmerli atelier and Mathias Gentinetta’s Workshop! In the printmaking days, we’ll experiment with: * TETRA PAK PRINTING turning recycled cartons into art * MONOTYPE spontaneous, expressive mark-making * COLLAGRAPHS using natural and found textures to create prints * LINOPRINT / WOODCUT traditional technique of printmaking with open possibilities of experimentation. * COLLECTIVE PRINTMAKING Big scale print from everyones prints. * ENGRAVING / ETCHING Printmaking lessons will be with Mathias Gentinetta and Artemis Tsakiri. The Workshops will be a cycle of 12 Sessions and it costs 660.- But if you don’t know yet, you can just come and try out :) * 12/3 – Printmaking * 19/3 – Drawing * 26/3 – Printmaking * 9/4 – Drawing * 16/4 - Printmaking * 7/5 - Drawing * 14/5 - Printmaking * 21/5 - Drawing * 28/5 - Printmaking * 4/6 - Drawing * 11/6 - Printmaking * 18/6 - Drawing

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.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

A WiA Collective Wisdom Exchange At the start of this year, we gathered to look back, set intentions, and imagine the next chapter. This is the follow-up. Not a check-in. Not a progress report. A small, facilitated circle to reconnect with what you said mattered — and honestly explore what’s actually happening now. Together, we’ll explore: • What you intended at the start of this year - and what that looks like three months in • What’s surprised you, supported you, or shifted • What the next chapter needs now that you know what you know If you were at our January gathering, bring whatever you made or wrote — your word, your artifact, your intention. We’ll look at it with fresh eyes. If this is your first time, you belong here too. You’ll start where we all started: with what’s true right now. Optional art materials will be available for anyone who wants to reflect creatively alongside conversation. If you brought something home from January, you’re warmly invited to bring it back. The intention is the same as always: everyone leaves feeling more clear, more connected, and a little lighter. Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate. What to Expect • A small, welcoming circle (not a large meetup) • Structured conversation so everyone has space to speak • Reflection, listening, and lived experience — not advice-giving • Optional creative reflection alongside conversation • A calm, supportive environment Who This Is For Women and underrepresented folks working in or around agile, product, technology, leadership, or organizational change — especially those looking for honest conversation and community beyond frameworks and buzzwords. Good to Know • No preparation required • If you attended in January, we invite you to bring anything you created or wrote (or something that represents your intention at the start of the year) - it’s optional but invited • Participation is invitational; listening is always welcome • Creative activities are optional

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday April 21 from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

**TBA**

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!