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Build //localhost:Zürich
Build //localhost:Zürich **@Microsoft**
*Join us in person at Microsoft offices (The Circle)!!*
**RSVP Here: https://globalai.community/e/f06j3reb**
**(meetup does not host any registration so register on the above link)**
For the uninitiated — Build //localhost is a globally coordinated developer event series where builders, engineers, and AI enthusiasts gather locally to demo, discuss, and discover what's being built in their own backyard. Think: real talks, real demos, real conversations — no fluff.
𝗔𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 //𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:Zurich, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: ⚙️ Live technical sessions & hands-on demos 🤖 AI-first conversations with practitioners 🔗 Meaningful networking with Zurich's builder community 💡 Spontaneous ideas, collaborations, and maybe a few "𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁" moments
**Agenda:**
* **14:00 - 14:15** Welcome session
* **14:15 - 14:45** Keynote - Latest and greatest about GitHub Copilot and AI Agents in the SDLC - Dominique Broeglin (Microsoft)
* **15:00 - 15:30** Microsoft Agent Framework at Build: From Chatbots to Agentic Workflows - Jose Luis Latorre (Swiss Life)
* **15:30 - 16:00** Talk 2 - Roundtable - Dr. Alexander Wachtel (ESC Deutschland)
* **16:00 - 16:30** Break
* **16:30 - 17:00** Microsoft IQ and the New Enterprise Context Layer - Dr. Alexander Wachtel (ESC Deutschland)
* **17:00 - 17:30** Agents at scale - Bernhard Merkle (Blockbrain)
* **17:30 - 18:00** Break
* **18:00 - 18:30** From Aspire to Azure Container Apps: Building Secure Containers with SBOM and CVE Checks - Damien Bowden (isolutions)
* **18:30 - 19:00** Endnote - Bring Copilot to your app: real integrations with Copilot SDK - Emanuele Bartolesi (Xebia)
* **19:00 - 19:30** Closing & Networking (also a small apero)
The event is held in English.
Kon-Tiki Comedy Tuesday
**Kon-Tiki Comedy Tuesday!**
Zurich's longest standing weekly Comedy Night : English Standup at Kon-Tiki Bar since 2018!
**Tickets :** [https://shorturl.at/fgjmM](https://shorturl.at/fgjmM)
Kon-Tiki Comedy has long become a staple of Tuesday Nights in Zurich! Veterans, regulars, amateurs & newbies from all around the world show up to make people laugh. This Comedy Open Mic is regularly Hosted by Ahmet Bilge.
Kon-Tiki Comedy is the place for English Standup in central Zurich. Come join & laugh with us!
**Early Show starts at 19:30 pm**
**Frequently Asked Questions:**
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**Q: Is the show in English?**
A: YES. Kon-Tiki Comedy is always in English.
**Q: What's the difference of a Comedy Open Mic from a regular Comedy Show?**
A: Anybody who wants can go on stage at a Comedy Open Mic. A bunch of Comedians will be there, but they will be trying out jokes, because this is how Comedians find out if something is funny or not, so you get to be there at the birthplace of jokes. Often Comedy Open Mics are more casual & but also funny as well!
**Q: Can I perform Comedy also?**
A: Yes of course! Just contact theamericanstandupshow@gmail.com if you're interested in performing. Or directly go to the event page on facebook & write "SPOT" inside the event discussion. You'll be confirmed later & will get 5minutes to start off with. Anybody can sign up!
**Q: What about these seats?**
A : We have enough seats for everyone but the first come first served rule applies! Especially since Kon-Tiki Comedy is popular, often it is packed inside, so come early for good seats. What's early? Anything before 19:00 & you will have your seat of choice.
**Q : What about the late show?**
Depending on the turnout a late show is also available most of the time, please check the ticket page to see if there is a late show option. Basically if you can buy tickets to the late show, it's happening, if it's not an option for a ticket it's not! Both shows might be consolidated into one if there's not enough ticket sold for the late show. In this case you will recieve an e-mail telling you so.
**Q : Can I refund my ticket?**
There are no refunds allowed because it becomes too much work for a simple Comedy Open Mic, so only buy your ticket if you know you're for sure going to be able to make it. But if for some reason you can't make it, you are welcome to use your ticket for any future Kon-Tiki Comedy Shows. Just write an e-mail to exchange.
**Q : Can I buy tickets at the door?**
No please don't. Technically we can but it complicates everything, so just buy them online. Just to persuade you NOT to ask to buy at the door: Tickets at the door are 15.-CHF. Please buy online : )
**Q: Will it be funny?**
A : You betcha. You can't do a regular show since 2018 & not be funny.
**Any other questions:**
Email: theamericanstandupshow@gmail.com with the title "Kon-Tiki Comedy"
But if it's any of the questions covered by the FAQ above, I will still answer it, *but first I will insult you.*
**Legal Disclaimer:** Comedians may film their sets as well as the audience during the comedy show. By buying a ticket you consent to being filmed in this public space. If you ever have a problem with any clip published online you are very welcome to contact us & ask to have it removed, we are happy to accomodate you. Thank you for your understanding.
Design by Instinct. Then Prove It with Data.
**If your design feels right, how do you prove that it works?**
Creatives are taught to trust their instincts, and rightly so. But intuition alone can leave your best work undefended in the room, and it cannot tell you whether a design actually changed anything. What looks better in a critique still needs to prove that it creates value in the real world.
So, the real challenge is knowing what works, not just what looks good.
In this keynote, **Mario Stipetic**, product designer, engineer, and product manager based in Zürich, introduces data-driven design as a practical way to use evidence without killing creativity.
With over 14 years of experience designing and building SaaS web and mobile products end to end, including as Head of Product Design at a US-based fintech, Mario works at the intersection of design, product, and engineering.
Join us on **June 30** as Mario shows, through real before-and-after case studies, how simple data can help teams test ideas, iterate faster, and build products people keep coming back to.
**💡 What will you learn?**
* Why creativity and data work best together, and how measurement helps you defend your design decisions
* How simple methods like a 1–5 survey, a funnel, or a fake button can give you real proof without a big team or budget
* How to set a clear hypothesis and one metric before you design, then measure before vs after
* How to read what the data is telling you and turn it into sharper copy, visuals, flows, and product decisions
*Connect with Mario*
[LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/in/mariostipetic)
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**📍 Where?**
[Kulturhaus Helferei](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AJuPTcLTmihXxHyn9), near the Grossmünster in Niederdorf.
\> Kirchgasse 13\, 8001 Zürich
(Tram-Station Helmhaus)
**📅 When?**
Tuesday, June 30, 6:45 PM / 18:45 Uhr
**⏰ What’s the schedule?**
6:30 PM → Doors open
6:45 PM → Keynote + Q&A
7:30 PM → Networking
🔗 **Discord**
Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord:
➡️ [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](https://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](https://www.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://www.joyed.com/experiences/ep)
**Fine print (the friendly kind)**
By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes.
See you there! 😇
pan.talk – Wie die KI jassen lernt
**Und was Unternehmen daraus über Sichtbarkeit, Kontrolle und Vertrauen in der KI-Welt lernen.**
«Stöck, Wyys, Stich.» In der Schweiz weiss jeder sofort, was gespielt wird. Die grossen KI-Modelle kennen unser Kulturgut jedoch nur oberflächlich. Wo das Trainingsmaterial dünn ist, erfinden sie die Regeln mit voller Überzeugung.
Dasselbe Problem hat fast jede Firma mit ihrem internen Fach- und Produktwissen. Remo Prinz zeigt, wie man durch strukturierte Daten Teil des KI-Training Korpus wird, verlässlich zitiert wird und dieses Fundament über ein autorisiertes Model Context Protocol (MCP) zu einer kontrollierten, vertrauenswürdigen Live-Quelle ausbaut. Ist es ausserdem möglich, ein Modell zu trainieren, das nicht nur perfekt jasst, sondern als geduldiger Mentor jeden Zug erklären kann?
Ein Abend über Tradition, strukturierte Daten – und die Frage, wie Organisationen in der KI-Welt zur Quelle werden, der die Maschinen vertrauen.
B.I.T.CH H3 - Hared by Likk'mm
Right ... meet at Begonienstr. 9, Zürich (near Nihao restaurant). Buzzer: Heiskanen.
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/42438928#map=19/47.402524/8.546013
High IQ Events This Week
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GAMES NIGHT!!
**Important: Please attend in meetup before you purchase the ticket.**
**6th Anniversary:** We are grateful to celebrate 6 years with you, being part of this community, promoting/enjoying the board game hobby, and connecting people from so many countries.
This time we will have 3 tables with Social deduction games.
**Tickets** can be purchased online through Eventfrog.
-Games & Drinks Tickets
-Games & Feast Tickets until 01.07.2026 23:59!
https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/leisure-excursions/groups-games/games-night-7475305341762145019.html
This helps us plan the right amount of food, seats and avoid food waste.
Are you an international living in Switzerland and/or just enjoy getting to know people from different places while playing a board game? Feel free to join our diverse community in Zurich every first Friday evening of the month to meet new people and play a few of our 300+ board games. It's gonna be fun. See you at our next meetup!
19:00 to 20:00 Grill Time 😋 (Outside in the garden)
20:00 to 20:20 Group Activity
20:20 to 23:55 you'll be able to try out as many games as you like at a table with international people.
Are you by yourself and not sure whether to join? Don't worry, nobody's left out and you'll make some new friends quickly 😊 Most people catch the vibe and become regulars. See you soon! 😎✌🏽
PS: Join our meetup group to keep updated on our latest events: https://www.meetup.com/games-night-for-internationals/
If you have any questions, feel free to post them in our Discord group:
https://discord.gg/jUeARCfeHY
**Disclaimer:** We will be taking photos to help promote future Games Night
Burnout Society - Byung-Chul Han
We live in an age of unprecedented progress. Advances in medicine, technology, education, and human rights have given us opportunities and freedoms that previous generations could not even imagine.
Yet, despite these achievements, many of us feel increasingly anxious, restless, exhausted, and overwhelmed. How can a society that has gained so much leave so many feeling depleted and always lonhing for more?
The philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that this is not a contradiction, but a defining **feature** of our time. In his book *The Burnout Society*, he suggests that the crisis of modern life stems not from **oppression**, prohibition, or negativity, but from an **excess of positivity**—the constant pressure to achieve, optimize, perform, and become more.
Han captures this paradox in one of his most famous observations: *"The complaint of the depressive individual, 'Nothing is possible,' can only occur in a society that thinks, 'Nothing is impossible.'"*
In a world where limitless possibility has become an expectation, failure, exhaustion, and inadequacy are increasingly experienced as personal shortcomings rather than social problems.
Today, we will explore Han's diagnosis of the modern condition, why burnout has become so widespread, and what his philosophy reveals about a possible way out.
**Preparation:**
You can get a good introduction of the topic by watchin one of the below videos:
[Why We're All Burning Out: Byung-Chul](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRlWuEyt8E)
[Achievment Society - Byung-Chul Han | Philosophize This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm56nQ31kBk)
**For Philosophical Minds Zurich theme events in general:**
At our theme events, we begin with a brief topic introduction, followed by engaging discussions in small groups. It’s all about conversation, not just listening. Also, please note, we keep the atmosphere relaxed and informal—**there’s** **no pressure to speak in front of anyone**.
**Important:** When you register for the event, please commit to it and don't be a NO SHOW. Presumably, when the ancient philosophers decided to go to an event, they kept to it.
We look forward to seeing you.
**Payment:** You can pay at the venue (Twint/Revolut/Cash). Thus, if you want to register at Meetup just click attend - no more needed ;).
We look forward to seeing you.
Gordon Party N’1
Food is better shared. Gordon Nights is a recurring community gathering in Zurich for people who believe that and want to actually do something about it.
Each edition is a low-key, high-spirit evening: good company, honest drinks, and the occasional surprise.
We partner with local causes because a good night out should leave something behind.
Gordon Party N°01 kicks off on July 4th at Provitreff in Zürich. 100% of ticket proceeds go to Tischlein deck dich, fighting food insecurity in Switzerland. Come for the vibe, stay for what it stands for.
Gordon is a Zurich-based app rethinking how you plan meals and shop groceries but these evenings aren’t product demos.
They’re for anyone curious about food, community, and doing things a little differently in this city.
Who shows up: home cooks, food lovers, expats, locals, app users, and people who just heard about it from a friend.
What to expect: a real venue, a curated drink menu, good music, and a crowd worth meeting.
No dress code. No pitch. Just people.
gordonapp.com
Why We Scroll: A Workshop on Attention, Energy & Habits
**[>Ticket needed<](https://link.social-circle.ch/x0RD)**
Using your phone more intentionally starts with understanding why we reach out for our phones in the first place (*hint: it has nothing to do with your lack of discipline*).
One moment you unlocked your phone to text a friend, and the next time you looked up, an hour has gone by.
This workshop will be led by **Michelle**, a neuroscientist with **a PhD in the study of human emotions**. She's spent years researching why we feel what we feel, and strives to bring science into the room in a way that's warm, accessible, and useful. Join us to understand why you scroll, and what you can actually do about it.
Grounded in neuroscience, this is a hands-on afternoon of self-reflection, group discussions, and practical tools you can use starting immediately.
Join our craft group: **[https://link.social-circle.ch/Bbsq](https://link.social-circle.ch/Bbsq)**
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!
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.
AI and the Teams That Make It Work
Two complementary takes on what actually decides whether AI delivers value in an organization. One on why role-based structures are the real enabler, the other on what happens to teams when AI starts resolving the tickets.
Here's what's planned for the evening:
17:30 - 18:00 - Arrival and first drinks
18:00 - 18:45 - AI Value Creation Starts Beyond Technology by Ralf Günthner
18:45 - 19:30 - When the Bot Takes the Ticket: Keeping Teams Effective as AI Rewrites the Rules by Dagmar Muth
19:30 - 20:30 - Networking, Open Space & More drinks\*
**AI Value Creation Starts Beyond Technology**
Many companies are currently investing heavily in AI agents, copilots, and automation, yet the expected gains in productivity and innovation often fail to materialize. The reason is rarely technological, but structural: classic hierarchical organizational models are not designed to collaborate effectively with learning, adaptive systems.
This keynote explains why role-based work is the decisive enabler for successful AI adoption. In role-based organizations, responsibilities are clearly defined, decision rights are decentralized, and collaboration is dynamically organized, exactly the conditions under which AI agents can deliver maximum value.
Drawing on current research (including McKinsey, MIT CISR, and Harvard Business School) and practical examples from industry, mechanical engineering, and chemicals, the keynote shows how companies can combine AI agents with role-based structures to:
* drastically shorten implementation timelines
* increase acceptance and trust in AI
* enable continuous optimization instead of one-off pilot projects
* significantly improve the ROI of AI investments
The core message: AI does not transform organizations, organizations determine whether AI creates impact. Those who invest today in role-based ways of working, shared leadership, and decentralized decision logic build the operational foundation to not only introduce AI, but scale it strategically.
**Ralf Günthner**
Ralf Günthner is a transformation expert, entrepreneur, and lecturer with over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, AI, IoT, and organizational development. In his keynotes, he shows why AI value creation does not emerge from algorithms, platforms, or tools, but from leadership, culture, decision-making logic, and effective collaboration.
He combines deep technology expertise with systems thinking, neuroscience, and hands-on transformation work. As Co-CEO of Team-Factory GmbH, he supports companies in anchoring AI strategically, creating orientation, and delivering sustainable impact, beyond hype and technology fixation.
**When the Bot Takes the Ticket: Keeping Teams Effective as AI Rewrites the Rules**
AI agents are starting to resolve incidents, write code, and close tickets. That's great for throughput, but what happens to the humans in the team? Motivation, ownership, skill development, and psychological safety don't disappear as team development topics just because productivity metrics go up.
In this talk, Dagmar Muth draws on her work with engineering and product teams navigating AI-driven transformation. She shares what it takes to make AI integration work for the whole team: how to preserve ownership and purpose, keep accountability clear, and build the patterns that distinguish teams that thrive from those that merely adapt.
You'll leave with a clear mental model for thinking about team health in AI-augmented setups and concrete questions to bring back to your own team or organization.
**Dagmar Muth**
Dagmar Muth is a systemic organizational developer and agile coach with 20 years of experience guiding teams and companies through transformation. As a co-worker of pragmatic solutions ag in Zürich, she supports organizations in finding the right setup, processes, and culture to sustain performance from vision to go-live, increasingly in contexts shaped by AI. She works with cross-functional tech and product teams, coaches leaders, and lectures on agile project management at SIB. Her particular focus right now: how organizations integrate AI without losing what makes their teams actually work.
Many thanks to our **sponsors**:
* Catering Sponsor: **DevOpsDays Zürich** https://www.devopsdays.ch/
* Location Sponsor: **Digicomp** https://www.digicomp.ch/
\* contact us min. 3 days prior to the event if you prefer a vegan option.
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Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
Wear workout clothes. \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
$10 per class
$5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt
Club shirts are $25
Hope to see you soon. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Melancholia
Be prepared for an entirely different type of sci-fi movie!
Unofficially, the second movie in director Lars von Trier's "Depression Trilogy," 2011 Melancholia depicts the events that occur before a rogue planet is about to collide with the earth. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, the film was included in BFI's 2022 Sight and Sound Poll of the greatest movies of all time.
It is available at the library as well as on Kanopy.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Pop-up Book Club 5: Rabbit, Run by John Updike
Let’s meet and discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run, the first in his series of four novels following the life, hopes, and disappointments of former local basketball star, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, as he fitfully confronts and evades adulthood.



















