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🍻 Join us for a unique social event where science meets fun! 🧠 Are you curious to learn about cutting-edge research in an informal and relaxed atmosphere? Pint of Science brings top scientists to local pubs to share their latest discoveries in an engaging and accessible way. 📍 Event Details 📅 Dates: May 20, 2026 🕕 Time: 18:00 – 21:00 📍 Location: Kulturhaus Royal, Baden 💰 Price: Free! 📅 May 20th agenda: **"Floods, Fuel and Flowers: From measuring floods and droughts, fueling the future and using the power of biodiversity in farming, join us for an evening of science tackling real-world challenges "** - **Using X-rays at PSI to understand and improve renewable fuel production catalysts** *Kenneth Crossley (PhD student at Paul Scherrer Institute and ETH Zurich)* - **CrowdWater - how to measure water with your smartphone** *Jan Seibert (Professor, Hydrology and Climate, UZH*) - **Conservation pest control in sugar beet** *Angela (Anschi) Studer (PhD Student at Agroscope)* 📍Dive deeper into the full program, including talk abstracts and speaker info, on our official event page: [https://pintofscience.ch/events/baden/](https://pintofscience.ch/events/baden/) 🤔 **What is Pint of Science?** Pint of Science is a global festival that brings scientists out of their labs and into pubs, where they present their work in a fun, informal, and interactive way. The event covers a wide range of topics, from physics to medicine, from artificial intelligence to climate change. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, meet researchers, and enjoy a beer while learning something new! 🔗 More info: [Official Pint of Science Website](https://pintofscience.ch/) 🧐 **What to Bring?** ✔️ Curiosity to learn something new ✔️ Good vibes to enjoy the evening with fellow Hiking Buddies ✔️ (Optional) A beer-loving spirit! 🍻 📢 **Stay Updated!** For updates and coordination, join the WhatsApp group: [[WhatsApp Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Guh5j2PKOoK3rpmJikCqFe)] 📲 Looking forward to seeing you there! 🍻🧠✨

**Beschreibung:** Suchst du ein Thai-Box Training in Zürich, das Spass macht und dich gleichzeitig fitter macht? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. In dieser kleinen Gruppe (max. 8 Personen) kombinieren wir: \*Thai-Box Technik (Basics & Kombinationen) * Fitness & Conditioning \*gemeinsames Training in entspannter Atmosphäre 👉 Einsteiger sind ausdrücklich willkommen. Du brauchst keine Vorerfahrung – wir starten gemeinsam und bauen alles Schritt für Schritt auf. Mein Ziel: Dir ein Training zu geben, bei dem du: * etwas Neues lernst \*dich auspowerst * und mit einem guten Gefühl nach Hause gehst Trainingssprache ist Deutsch, ich kann aber auch auf Englisch unterstützen. 📍 Ort: Zürich Höngg (Meierhofplatz) 🕒 Mittwoch 18:00 👥 Max. 8 Teilnehmer 👉 Melde dich an und probier es aus. # 🔧 Meetup Group Description (ENGLISH) **Group Name:** Thai Boxing & Fitness Training Zurich (Beginners Welcome) **Description:** Looking for a Thai boxing training in Zurich that is fun and improves your fitness? Then this group is for you. In a small group setting (max. 10 people), we combine: \*Thai boxing technique (basics & combinations) * fitness & conditioning \*a relaxed and supportive training environment 👉 Beginners are very welcome. No prior experience needed – we build everything step by step. My goal is to give you a training where you: * learn something new \*push your limits * and leave feeling great The training is mainly in German, but I can also support in English.

💻 **Productive Coworking with a Meditative Break** 🧘 🎟 **Entry:** Free (limited spots: 12) 🗓 **Date:** Wednesday 6.05.2025 🕗 **Time:** 12:00 – 18:00 📍 **Location:** [ANNTIN studio, ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**[Glattbrugg train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7) (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon) **What to expect** 🕚 **12:00 – 15:00:** Coworking in the communal area 🧘**15:00 – 15:30:** Meditation break in the workshop room 💻 **15:30 – 18:00:** Afternoon Coworking & connections ⸻ Ready to upgrade your work-from-home routine? Join us at [ANNTIN studio](https://www.anntin.ch/) for a special coworking session that balances focus with a moment of calm. We will set up in the studio's communal area, which offers 12 seats, reliable Wi-Fi, and hot drinks (tea, coffee, matcha) available. The goal is simple: get motivated by working alongside others, break free from working alone, and meet like-minded people. At 15:00, we’ll transition to the workshop room—a comfortable, quiet setting fully equipped with mats, bolsters, and more—for a 30-minute meditation break. It’s the perfect way to reset, recharge, and return to work with clarity and new energy. Come for the productivity, stay for the network and new connections. 🎟 This coworking and meditation event is free, however, if you want to support the studio owners, simply order a hot drink during your stay ☕ ⚠️ **Limited spots available** \- only 12 seats\, so join the event to save yours\. ⚠️⚠️ **Please cancel if you know you can't come**, it will give a chance to others to enjoy the event. **In case of any questions contact us here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)

**Inner Space – Kundalini Yoga** @ In Space, Zeltweg 21, 8032 Zürich **Ab Mai jeden Mittwochabend** ✨ Ein Raum, um anzukommen. In deinem Körper. In deinem Atem. Bei dir. Mit sanften Bewegungen, Atem und einer Kundalini Yoga Sequenz findest du zurück in deinen eigenen Rhythmus – löst Spannungen und tankst neue Energie. Offen für alle – mit oder ohne Vorerfahrung. 📍 **In Space, Zeltweg 21, 8032 Zürich** 🗓 Erstmals: Mittwoch, 5. Mai 2026 – **18.15 Uhr** Ich freue mich, diesen Raum mit dir zu teilen 🤍 Herzlich, Giulia \*\*Bei Fragen kannst du mich telefonisch unter 076 558 23 58 oder via WhatsApp erreichen.

In diesem Workshop lernst du, wie aus einem einfachen Aquarell-Fleck und wenigen Linien charmante kleine Motive entstehen. [Anmeldung](https://www.kreativwerkstatt.design/service-page/aquarell-line-art-2?referral=service_list_widget)

**Escribir entre Sorbos 3** Un plan para conocernos, escribir, tener conversaciones auténticas y tomarnos algo juntas.... Este espacio creativo y de conexión es para mujeres hispanohablantes que, entre migraciones de tierra, piel y ciclos, abrazan sus historias y trasiciones en palabras y encuentran nuevas versiones de sí mismas a través de sus letras. **Tema: La valentía de ser yo y usar mi voz💜** 🗓 Miércoles 20 de Mayo 🕒 19:30 – 21:45 (horario actualizado) 📍 Casi Casa – Lagerstrasse 104, Zúrich **\*Reserva tu lugar: [AQUÍ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/escribir-entre-sorbos-3-7458404607523322635.html)** **Incluye:** * Welcome drink * Sesión de Escritura Guiada + Materiales para escribir * Circulo de conversación Únete al tercer encuentro creativo del año de “Escribir entre sorbos”, por Mile Carvajal, en colaboración con Casi Casa. Un SPAcio para el alma de escritura, creatividad, conexión, y vulnerabilidad. En este encuentro vamos a explorar algo muy simple y muy profundo: **“La valentía de ser yo y usar mi voz”**. Escribiremos sobre identidad, valentía y autenticidad, reconectando con esa voz propia que, incluso lejos de casa, sigue buscando un espacio para existir, nombrarse y ser escuchada ✨ Ven a conectar con una comunidad de mujeres que estamos descubriendo nuevas versiones de nosotras mismas a través de la escritura, usando las palabras como un puente para escuchar lo que vive dentro de nosotras. Invita a tus amigas para que juntas disfruten de una tarde de escritura ✍️ buen ambiente y conversaciones auténticas mientras nos tomamos algo juntas en @casicasa.ch -Zúrich. Para inscribirte escríbeme por WhatsApp al +41 76 727 75 15 o a través del Link en la bio de IG: [@miilecarvajal](https://www.instagram.com/miilecarvajal/) y te ayudo encantada.

Let's meet at the CNC meetup on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at 15:00 CET. **Location:** VSHNtower, 8th floor, Neugasse 10, 8005 Zürich **Agenda:** Would you like to speak at this event? Contact us at [https://cnc-meetup.ch](https://cnc-meetup.ch)! Guidelines: * All sessions are held in English. * No product or sales pitches are allowed. * All projects showcased should be open source. * We cannot cover travel costs, but we welcome speakers from other regions. * We're seeking more diversity among our speakers: underrepresented groups are welcome! 14:30 – Door Opening 15:00 – Welcome, Intro, & Announcements 15:05 – Kuberik: Safe, Hands-Off Deployments for Kubernetes (Luka Rumora) 15:35 – 5 minutes pause 15:40 – Kubernetes Without the Operator: A Minecraft Panel with Rust and kube-rs (Hadi Cherkaoui, CM Informatik AG) 16:10 – 5 minutes pause 16:15 – Vibe Code Survival Guide for Open-Source (Vadim Bauer, 8gears) 16:45 – 5 minutes pause 16:50 - Writing a Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler Provider with externalgrpc (Marco De Luca, VSHN) 17:20 – Final words, networking & apéro Kuberik: Safe, Hands-Off Deployments for Kubernetes (Luka Rumora) Most teams deploying to Kubernetes end up in one of two places: either GitOps that stops at applying manifests, or brittle CI pipelines full of bash and glue. Both fall short of true end-to-end delivery. The ideal is well known—canaries, health checks, smoke tests, promotions, rollback—but Kubernetes lacks a native, reusable way to compose these without reinventing everything. Existing tools solve pieces (Argo Rollouts, Flagger, Kargo), but not the whole pipeline. Kuberik fills that gap: it orchestrates the full journey from release to production—detecting, gating, rolling out, verifying, and promoting—using opinionated, pluggable Kubernetes resources that integrate with existing GitOps setups. Luka is a Lead SRE with 10 years of experience building platform infrastructure and internal developer tooling, always with the same focus: systems that are robust, easy to maintain, and a pleasure to use. Over the years, he has watched the delivery tooling landscape change, from Jenkins to GitLab CI to Drone to GitHub Actions, yet the fundamental approach to CD has stayed the same: step-based pipelines with the same challenges they had a decade ago. He built Kuberik because he believes we can do better. Kubernetes Without the Operator: A Minecraft Panel with Rust and kube-rs (Hadi Cherkaoui, CM Informatik AG) Anvil is a Kubernetes-native Minecraft server panel written in Rust. It creates one StatefulSet, PVC, and Service per server through direct kube-rs calls, with no CRD and no controller. The Kubernetes API itself is the runtime state store; every user action is a direct API call. This 20-minute talk argues that the operator pattern is sometimes the wrong tool. Controllers earn their complexity when there's autonomous state to reconcile. They become a ceremony when there isn't. Anvil is a worked example of the imperative alternative, running on a home lab k0s cluster. Hadi Cherkaoui is a 17-year-old EFZ Plattformentwickler apprentice at CM Informatik AG in Schwerzenbach, ZH. He works daily with k0s and FluxCD, and is interested in Kubernetes, Rust, infrastructure automation, and homelab projects. Vibe Code Survival Guide for Open-Source (Vadim Bauer, Container-Registry.ch) Vibe code is flooding open-source projects with an ever-growing volume of pull requests and ideas. Banning AI contributions isn't the answer, yet it is difficult to resist. How can open source projects survive and keep progressing despite the pressure? This talk covers the project playbook we're building in CNCF Harbor and Harbor Satellite: defining a clear project direction so contributors, human or AI-assisted, know what's in scope before they contribute. Setting explicit acceptance criteria and guardrails. Using AI on the maintainer side to triage, review, and filter the growing volume of contributions. Deciding as a project where your boundaries are, what's core, what's an extension, and what's out of scope, so you stop drowning in well-intentioned feature PRs that slowly erode coherence. We share what works, what fails, and how we are rethinking open-source, contributions, community, and project Vadim Bauer is a Container Silverback with over a decade of experience in running containers in production. As a maintainer of the CNCF project Harbor, he focuses on extending the boundaries of OCI artifact management, adoption, and developer experience. At 8gears, Vadim helps cloud providers, ISVs, and enterprises adopt Harbor and use OCI capabilities. Writing a Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler Provider with externalgrpc (Marco De Luca, VSHN) The Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler decides when to scale, but it doesn't know how to create a VM. That's the cloud provider's job, and the upstream tree covers mostly big clouds. With externalgrpc, you can plug virtually any cloud into the autoscaler over gRPC. This talk first looks at how the Cluster Autoscaler works under the hood and where the cloud provider fits in. Then we walk through implementing one for a Swiss IaaS provider as an out-of-tree gRPC service: the design choices, the parts of the contract that matter, and the gotchas you only find by reading the autoscaler source. By the end, you'll know how to attach autoscaling to a cloud that isn't on the upstream list. Marco De Luca is a software/infrastructure engineer at VSHN AG. He spends most of his time on Kubernetes platforms, developer tooling, and making sure things don't break at 3 AM. At mdnix.io, he writes about infrastructure, Linux, Kubernetes, and the things he builds along the way. When he's not behind a terminal, he's somewhere in the Alps with his camera or having a private jam session with his guitar. The event will be recorded and made available on VSHN's YouTube channel: [https://vshn.tv](https://vshn.tv). Subscribe to stay notified of updates. We expect all participants to abide by VSHN's Conference Code of Conduct: [https://www.vshn.ch/en/code-of-conduct/](https://www.vshn.ch/en/code-of-conduct/) If you would like to share your cloud-native projects at the CNC Switzerland meetup events or sponsor future events, just send us your talk suggestion here: https://cnc-meetup.ch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hello everyone, Welcome to this new beach volleyball openplay at Zürich Buchlern 🤗 During this event, you’ll have the chance to meet new people, play friendly matches and learn the basic techniques, if you wish. This event is aimed at everyone that has never played before or a long time ago and is not sure to be able to pass the ball properly over the net or to someone. If you think you're comfortable playing, I invite you to join the advanced events of Marius: [https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-avsypajv/.](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-avsypajv/.) **Tips:** \- Bring a water bottle \(there's a drinking fountain next to the courts\) \- Bring **sunglasses**, sunscreen and a cap \- The courts can usually be watered\, except in rare cases \- so it's good to bring suitable socks if it's hot **Practical details and participation conditions:** \- A small contribution is required for court rental and other organisational expenses\, please pay before the event via TWINT at \+41784053495 by **writing your name and date of the event** or cash the day of the event. \- For any inquiries\, please **only message me on Meetup** \- Please only sign up through Meetup for an easier organisation \- Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t make it\, so others can sign up or I can reschedule the session \- If you don't cancel and do not show\, cover your share to keep it fair for everyone\. \- If it's raining\, the event will be cancelled as it's difficult to book 2 indoor beach courts\. **Price per person:** CHF 6.5 **!No shows!** Lately, there has been quite some no-shows. Therefore, I remind you to sign out 24 hours before the event if you're not sure to come. So that people in the waiting list can join instead. The court is not free, any no-show means wasted cost. In case of a no-show and no payment, I have no choice but to impeach you from signing up again by excluding you from the group 😣

**Beer, Pizza and AIoT Meetup (**[5plus2.de](http://5plus2.de) and [botcraft.de](botcraft.de)) AGENDA 18:30-19:00: Pizza and Beer (other drinks available) 19:00-19:30: Ashley Gibbons ([5plus2.de](http://5plus2.de)) - Product‑Led Marketing for AI and IoT 19:30-20:00: Daniel Carton ([botcraft.de](botcraft.de)) - Dark Factories: How Industry 4.0 comes alive with Agentic Automation 20:00-21:00: Networking Look forward to seeing you all there. Due to limited capacity, we reserve the right to restrict admission. Pizza, beer and seats first come first serve! :)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

RSVP here: [https://www.rsv.pizza/zug](https://www.rsv.pizza/zug?utm_source=luma) *** ​🍕 Join us at CV Labs Zug as we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day, a milestone moment in crypto history marking the first real world Bitcoin transaction, when 10,000 BTC were famously exchanged for two pizzas in 2010! ​What started as a simple purchase has become a global symbol of how far the ecosystem has come and a reminder of the innovation still ahead. **​What to expect:** * ​Free pizza & good vibes * ​Bitcoin & crypto enthusiasts sharing insights * ​Good conversations into the world of bitcoin & other cryptocurrencies ​RSVP on the [PizzaDAO website](https://www.rsv.pizza/zug?utm_source=luma) to secure your spot. ​Whether you are deeply embedded in the space or just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to plug into one of the world’s most active blockchain communities

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 together, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

**To reserve your spot for this event go here --> https://luma.com/8yl7hchk** This event is sure to max out so reserve your spot today and learn the venue after registration. Black Tech Week is pulling up to Columbus and we want you there! On May 20th, we're bringing together entrepreneurs, builders, innovators, and changemakers for a night of real conversation about tech, business, and what it takes to create something that lasts. Whether you're deep in a startup, exploring your next move, or just hungry to connect with people who are actually doing the work, this is your evening. ​Black Tech Week is a movement dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Black innovators and entrepreneurs across tech and beyond. This Columbus meetup is one stop on a much bigger journey, and the energy we build in rooms like this one is exactly what fuels that mission. Expect good vibes, genuine connections, and conversations that go beyond small talk. ​Doors open at 5:30 PM, so come ready to mix, mingle, and leave with a few new contacts and maybe a few new ideas. Spots go fast, so lock yours in now and we will see you there.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!*** *Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level. Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to: * ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community. * ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers. * ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth. * ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners. Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together! **Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners. **When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926 **Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion [4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Time**: 4pm-6pm [To Officially Register Go To --> https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true) Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today! This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!

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 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!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)