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Private Interactive Ansel Adams Exhibit Tour at WBB Gallery
The **WBB Gallery** in Zürich Old Town currently has an **Ansel Adams** exhibition which is closing shortly. Also, the gallery has very limited opening hours. However, the curator has offered to open the gallery for a **private, interactive 1 hour talk and tour** for our group on **March 4th** at **6PM**. The cost is **25 CHF/person** and pre-payment is required to reserve your spot. It will be a very small group of maximum 8 people and space is limited. If you wish to attend, **indicate your interest and an organizer will contact you to arrange a ticket**.
Eine unerwartete Reise – Der agile Weg der Suva
[🎟️ swissICT hat noch ein paar freie Plätze für diesen Event](https://www.swissict.ch/event/agile-breakfast-zuerich-eine-unerwartete-reise-der-agile-weg-der-suva/)
Aus der Erfahrung von 30 agilen Planungsintervallen blicken Jens und Flavio mit uns zurück und voraus. Ein ehrlicher Blick auf ihre agile Reise mit Stolpersteinen und überwundenen Hindernissen, und ein Blick voraus: Welche Schritte folgen als Nächstes, um unsere Organisation weiterzuentwickeln? Die beiden Release-Train-Engineers beleuchten, wie die Kultur der Suva die Transformation unterstützt, wie die Transformation auf die Kultur wirkt – und welche Schwierigkeiten bei Veränderung auftauchen. Dabei versprechen sie spannende Einblicke in Themen wie Flow-Metriken, die Arbeit mit Priorisierung auf allen Ebenen sowie den Umgang mit organisatorischer Veränderung.
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[Jens Balkausky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensbalkausky/) ist häufiger Gast am Agile Breakfast und seit 25 Jahren in der IT Branche unterwegs: zunächst als Java-Entwickler, IT-Architekt und IT-Projektleiter, dann viele Jahre als Scrum-Master in verschiedenen Teams und nun seit ca. 3,5 Jahren als SAFe Release Train Engineer. Das agile Feuer wurde 2013 im Scrum-Master-Kurs bei Jeff Sutherland entfacht. Zunächst übte er die agilen und XP-Praktiken als Entwickler aus, später als Scrum-Master erster agiler Teams bei der Suva und ab 2018 als Agile-Coach bei der Einführung von SAFe.
[Flavio Bonati](https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavio-bonati-1b451125b/)s Weg in die Agilität begann als IT-Projektleiter. Er ist seit über 20 Jahren in der IT bei Finanzdienstleistern und Versicherungen tätig. Seit 2014 arbeitet er im agilen Umfeld und mit dem Modell SAFe, zuerst als Scrum-Master und Product-Owner und schliesslich dann als Release-Train-Engineer. Heute betreut er bei der Suva als RTE den Agilen Release Train im Bereich Prävention und Grundlagen Versichern.
Speed Dating - Double Date Edition (25-40y)
**⚠️ Ticket needed :** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/)
**Double Date Speed Dating**
**Less pressure. More chemistry.**
2 single men + 2 single women per table
Rotate every 15 minutes
Ages 25–40
Join the WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi)
Not your typical speed dating.
No awkward interviews.
No repetitive small talk.
You meet in **groups of four**, which makes it easier to relax, laugh, and be yourself.
The Flow of the Night
1️⃣ Deep Dive (Soul)
We kick off with our *Fast-Track Intimacy* cards — real questions that spark meaningful conversations and fast-track genuine connection.
2️⃣ Creative Canvas (Play)
A fun, collaborative drawing challenge. Light, playful, and surprisingly revealing.
3️⃣ Surprise Rounds
A few unexpected twists designed to spark chemistry and keep things exciting.
✨ Why It Works
• Small groups = less pressure
• Real interaction, not interviews
• Host-guided flow — you just enjoy
✅ Your Ticket Includes
• All materials for the creative challenge
• A balanced ratio of participants
Spots are limited. Secure yours early.
Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable.
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Stoicism and Awareness: Lessons from Seneca and Anthony de Mello
Why do we suffer in a given moment? Is it because we are attached to something? Can we observe suffering without trying to change or judge it?
These are the kinds of questions Seneca would ask in his timeless teachings. Through his letters and essays, he urged readers to examine their lives with honesty, discipline, and a commitment to inner freedom.
Further, because Stoic ideas often feel logical yet hard to internalize, we will explore together how awareness—drawing on the work of spiritual teacher and author Anthony de Mello—can help bridge that gap.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
**Preparation:**
We recommend reading this [Article about the book Awareness by A. De Mello](https://becomeconscious.substack.com/p/lessons-from-awareness-by-anthony).
**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.
AWS with Anat
An AWS session with Anat.
Let's create some beautiful portraits.
All you need is a camera with a portrait lens.
We will learn how to use a flash meter in this session. But this will only be a small part of the session.
Please understand that we have both a model and studio to pay for. This means that we might ask you to still pay if you cancel and we don't get full attendance.
The fee is 100 chf.
Bitcoin Meetup Zürich – Spezial: Get to know Jan Brzezek (BAS)
*This event is local and held in German and English*
**Our casual Bitcoin Zurich Meetup is for newcomers and veterans alike.**
\*\* English\*\*
We'll meet as usual to talk together about Bitcoin and the world. **This time, we're happy to welcome Jan Brzezek**, the new chairman of the Bitcoin Association Switzerland, either at the table or among the crowd. He'll tell us in casual conversation why being a member of Switzerland's oldest Bitcoin association is a great thing for everyone, while we can ask why the membership fee can't be paid with Lightning. Engaging conversations are guaranteed. We're excited to hear about Jan's plans to advance the BAS and we're very happy to welcome him to our meetup.
--> [Link to get member of BAS](https://www.bitcoinassociation.ch/private)
\*\* Deutsch\*\*
Wir treffen uns wie gewohnt, um gemeinsam über Bitcoin und die Welt zu sprechen. **Dieses Mal begrüssen wir Jan Brzezek**, den neuen Vorsitzenden der Bitcoin Association Switzerland, bei uns – entweder am Tisch oder mitten im Publikum. Er wird uns im lockeren Austausch erzählen, weshalb die Mitgliedschaft in der ältesten Bitcoin-Vereinigung der Schweiz für alle eine grossartige Sache ist, während wir die Gelegenheit haben zu fragen, weshalb der Mitgliederbeitrag nicht mit Lightning bezahlt werden kann. Spannende Gespräche sind garantiert. Wir sind gespannt, welche Pläne Jan hat um die BAS voranzubringen und freuen uns sehr, ihn an unserem Meetup willkommen zu heissen.
--> [Link um Mitglied bei BAS zu werden](https://www.bitcoinassociation.ch/private)
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Open discussion, no organised speakers or topics. Feel free to discuss all sorts of Bitcoin topics. Please refrain from investment seeking, sales or unsolicited advertisement of any kind.
We appreciate reliable people who show up when registered or cancel their registration when they change their mind ;-)
The location manager of INSIDER BAR asks for reliable number of reservations. Please maintain your registrations accordingly. Thank you!
*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Don't be a NO SHOW ! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\**
Consumption to be paid at the Bar individually. The Bar team is orange pilled and take Bitcoin Tipps over Lightning.
**Unser zwangloses Bitcoin Zürich Meetup ist für Neulinge und Veteranen gleichermassen geeignet.**
Offene Diskussion, keine organisierten Redner oder Themen. Du kannst gerne über alle möglichen Bitcoin-Themen diskutieren. Bitte unterlasse die Suche nach Investitionen, Verkäufe oder unaufgeforderte Werbung jeglicher Art.
Wir freuen uns über verlässliche Teilnehmer, die sich anmelden oder abmelden, wenn sie ihre Meinung ändern ;-)
Der Locationmanager der INSIDER BAR bittet um eine zuverlässige Anzahl von Reservierungen. Bitte halte deine Anmeldungen entsprechend aktuell.
*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Don't be a NO SHOW ! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\**
Der Verzehr ist an der Bar individuell zu bezahlen. Das Bar-Team ist orange gepillt und nimmt Bitcoin-Tipps über Lightning entgegen.
Information Architecture Events This Week
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Astral Research Kickoff
We will kickoff the current the current research stand!
More information to come...
Coders Monthly - Zürich
Coders Monthly is a regular gathering of programmers in Zurich interested in honing their craft.
It takes place in Zuerich at Cafe Bar Pluesch (https://cafe-pluesch.ch) on the first Thursday of every month.
For the members list, some pics and more, see the Coders Only (https://codersonly.org/events/coders-monthly) site.
Hope to see you there!
PS: Please join our Discord https://discord.gg/jWUZsKQvrz for any last minute announcements.
Walk & Connect | Panorama Trail on Uetliberg
**⚠️ Tickets:** [www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)
**Or here:** [https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/wandern/walk-connect-panorama-trail-on-uetliberg-7432295538400200658.html](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/wandern/walk-connect-panorama-trail-on-uetliberg-7432295538400200658.html)
**Make New Friends this Sunday**
Join us for a relaxed forest walk focused on great conversations, not intense hiking. We’ll match you with new friends for one-on-one chats – no small talk, just real connection.
It’s the perfect Sunday to move your body, breathe fresh air, and meet like-minded people! ☯️
**Coming alone? That’s totally fine!**
We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app - we will introduce you to it during the event
**Stay in the loop:**
Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi?mode=ems_copy_t)
*If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer.*
**Timeline**
* ⏰ **11:45** – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB)
* **12:15** – Take line 10 up to Uetliberg
* **12:40** – Arrival at the top and quick icebreakers to get things flowing
* ️ **13:00** – Walk through the forest (panorama trail) with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way)
* ️ **14:30** – Arriving at Restaurant Felsenegg and head back to the city
**What to Bring**
* Your smartphone for the friend-matching
* Comfy shoes for forest trails
* Water and a small snack to keep your energy up
Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing!
**Disclaimer**
Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event.
To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk.
We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help.
We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers.
By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners.
Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect.
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Connection Space WELCOME HOME❤️Simply make FRIENDS❤️SPEEDFRIEND GAMES DANCE
**❤️ WELCOME HOME** @ **Connection Space❤️**
*Meet **new friends**. Reconnect with **old** ones. Feel at **home** — inspired by old traditional Greek cafés, where grandparents knew that the best connections happen over a drink and good company*
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* See **[PHOTOS & VIDEOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of our previous events
* **Join** our zero-spam **[WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ks9sGHsw16TIaJmDUQqoSi)** and **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)** for **latest info** on this event and **extra events**
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Many **free** and **fun** activities in **one** event to **make new friends**:
* **20:00 speed-friending** (glass room on ground floor) guaranteed process to meet new people while having fun - with moderator
* **20:30 team versus team playful games** (glass room on ground floor) lets stop being serious and be childish again ! With moderator
* **22:00 dance party** (glass room on ground floor) with reggaeton and hits
* new-comer area
* fun social card/board games
* mindful card/board games
* 3 chill-out rooms (if you prefer quietness)
* big outdoors area
* or simply **talk to anyone** !
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* We booked 100% of the location so its **safe to talk to everyone**
* ***The event is inspired*** *by the [Swiss Stammtisch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stammtisch) and Greek village coffeeshops ("[Καφενείο](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)"), once vibrant [community hubs](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+%5D(https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+)%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi52fX67dGBAxXnlf0HHZNiBHUQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1460&bih=913&dpr=2&udm=2) where people gathered daily. We innovate this concept with a modern twist. I, Christos, fondly remember visiting these with my grandfather and now revive this fading tradition with a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it ❤️*
* 95% of people come **solo** \- you can too❤️
* Want to **host an activity** in 1 of our 4 private rooms? Workshops, games, connection activities, music, or any other ideas then send a message to Christos on 0768175380
* **Everyone is welcome**! Wir wollen gerne mehr **Schweizer/innen** dabei haben! Alle sind willkommen und die meisten können Deutsch sprechen. Not an expat event. **Everyone is welcome**!
* The "**Connection Space**" meetup group is an independent meetup group and is **only** associated with "**[Career Direction Space](http://meetup.com/career-direction-space/)**" group and no other meetup group
* **Testimonials** (scroll to "photos" section to read testimonials)
*"The best event I know on Meetup to connect to new friends."*
*"First participation, an evening to remember!"*
*"So far in 7 years this is the first time I see a really good organised event!"*
*"Mega schön" "Had a blast!"*
*"I was positively surprised. They organized everything so well; I met some interesting, friendly people. I highly recommend it"*
*"Great! Everything excellent, super organized... lots of people. Great atmosphere"*
*"I am really grateful for the warm atmosphere, inspiring moments"*
* We encourage no/low alcohol consumption and only allow responsible behaviours.
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Want **more info** than our Summary above? Then please read below:
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**WHY?** we ❤️ **uniting people** and building **community** while having **fun!** We truly believe that **fun meaningful offline connections** to new & existing friends makes us truly happy and healthy! Our community meets **every 2 Fridays** in a **homey,** caring and **welcoming** "come as you are" environment !
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**WHAT is this event?** We are not a "party or drinks" meetup, nor we follow a "forced" process and agenda. Instead, we are a **Connection Community** inspired by Greek village cafes and Swiss Stammtisch — a welcoming environment where neighbours gathered as equals to share stories and build lasting friendships. We meet in a "**fixed-rhythm**" every 2 Fridays in a **homey** & **lovingly-hosted space** so you can connect with new and familiar faces. We provide **several optional activities** to help you **connect** with others—so you're free to **explore what resonates** with you! Together these activities create a unique **Connection** **Event.**
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**HOW? Today's activities** are:
* **new comer area** (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees)
* **fun social games** (like "cards against humanity" and more - read game names below)
* **mindful games** (no small talk, connect deeper, from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) \- read game names below\)
* \*\* 20:00 - 20:30 Speed-friending\*\* (glass room on ground floor) guaranteed process to meet spark new fun discussions and meet new people - with moderator)
* \*\* 20:30 - 21:00\*\* **Team Versus Team Playful games** (glass room on ground floor) to stop being so serious, stop adulthood and be silly !
* \*\* 22:00 - 00:00\*\* **Dance Party** (glass room on ground floor) lets dance the week away with reggaeton & hits
* beautiful **homey** industrial location in downtown ZH
* **German-speaking** area (falls du nur Deutsch sprechen möchtest)
* \*\* chill-zones\*\* in private quiet rooms (if you want to talk or play games in quietness)
* or simply **hang-out** and **meet new & old friends** **without** a process ❤️
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**TIPS on how to connect:**
* **Look out for a good smile/vibe** in a person/group of 2-3 people and say "Hi my name is xxx, can I join?".
* **Try something different** (person, game, table, activity) often until you find **fun** **quality connection.** We have a lot of activities
* **Ask** **Support:** we understand going out to meet friends can be a stretch. We make this easy with a fun and safe event. Also you can ask for help from our clearly communicated (see photos of this event) "**People Connectors**" who can help you discreetly to connect with others
* **Invest time**(not quickly just come by) as friendships are an investment
* **Come back**: big turnaround, people come randomly at each event, so you never know who you ll meet
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**Some final words:**
* **Bravo** **to you** for the courage to go out to meet new people! We know **everyone is unique** \- thats why we got a big new\-comer area\, 4 co\-hosts welcoming and connecting you\, and many activities for you to **choose** from to find what **suits you**!
* **Weather?** Event takes place rain or shine, with indoors rooms and outdoors area that is ultra rain-protected
* **Coming late?** no problem, we got many people until closing at 00:00 so come whenever!
* **Too many attendees?** no problem, we got the space! Also as per the "what" above: you define what makes the event meaningful for you! Furthermore, the co-organisers have one goal: to say hi and introduce you to the event and people (if you want to please ask)! Finally remember: you dont have to talk to everyone, focus in a few people! Less is more! If you dont know where to start look for a good smile or an activity more matching to you. From there keep on trying people and activities..
* **Why so many options above for connection?** We always have: a first-timer area, Fun social games, Mindful games, ice-breaker questions or simply just talk freely to anyone. Often we add: Speed-friending and a Music jam. We believe **you are unique** and each of us prefers different ways of connection. Also we want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new
* **Easy and Safe:** We have the whole location reserved for us so its safe to open up and meet new friends (unlike bars in Zürich where people find it strange if strangers talk to them). Christos and volunteers will also help with connection. Read more info below.
* **Christos** (see [PHOTO](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pdtVaVGCyDEJ28uE8)) and our co-organisers will be wearing name budges and will aim to **welcome** **everyone.**
* more info via our **[LINKS](http://linktr.ee/connectionspace)**
* Yes YOU are **good** & **courageous** for looking for new fun connections!
* Everyone is in same situation and you ll be surprised how **friendly people** are ❤️
* Come **early** though **later** also ok as many people there **until 00:00**
* **It works**! We heard of many new friendships, living together and even getting a new job
* **Mindful Connection Games:** from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) available: Confessions Game, The Friendship Game, Connection Game, The Loser Game, Games for grown-ups and three sets of "100 questions" (Conversation Toolkit & Careers & Relationships)
* **Fun Social Games:** bring your own **board/card games** or choose from: Cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Debatable, Sotally Tober, Taboo, Mafia, Uno, Monopoly and more.
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Disclaimer & participation terms (Connection Space): By registering for and/or attending this event (“Event”), you agree: Registration required. Follow organizer/venue instructions; we may refuse entry or remove anyone for safety/behavior.You attend voluntarily and at your own risk; risks include injury/illness, conflicts/harassment, emotional distress, and property loss/damage.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Connection Space/organizers/staff/venue/partners aren’t liable for injury, loss, theft, damage, or costs; this doesn’t limit liability where unlawful (e.g., gross negligence/intent).Zero tolerance for violence, threats, harassment/discrimination, unwanted touching, weapons, illegal drugs, or unsafe/excessively intoxicated behavior. Report issues; we may remove participants and contact security/police/emergency services.You’re responsible for your health/fitness, alcohol use, transport home, allergies/diet; no allergen-free guarantee.You’re responsible for your belongings and any damage you cause.Photos/video/audio may be recorded and used for marketing by Connection Space/partners; opt out by telling us at check-in (we’ll try, but can’t guarantee exclusion from background footage).You must follow third-party venue rules; we may change schedule/location/format for safety or operational reasons. Finally, the organisers have the right to refuse entry with and without a ticket as the organizers see fit. In case of a ticket purchase a full refund will be made in that case.
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Saturday Morning Social Sail on Lake Zug
Hi everyone,
Let's head out for a relaxed Saturday morning social sail! We'll be taking a Sailbox mOcean out on the water, hoping for some good weather and a great breeze.
**No previous sailing experience is necessary.** Whether you are a seasoned sailor or just want to see what being out on the water is all about, you are completely welcome. This is all about getting together, sharing our love for the outdoors, and enjoying whatever wind we get!
📱 **Join our WhatsApp Group for real-time updates:** [Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LBnNTDmUY3pG8sPnmDurqH)
**The Details:**
* **Where:** Lake Zug (Easily accessible from Zurich and Luzern by public transport. The exact meeting point will be shared with attendees).
* **Cost:** We split the boat rental cost equally among participants. Expect it to be around 35 to 45 CHF per person for 2 hours of sailing (slightly more if it's just a few of us, less if we fill the boat).
* **RSVP Urgency:** Right now, the boat is available. **Please sign up as soon as possible** so I can lock in the reservation! I will book the boat as soon as we get our first confirmed attendees. If we wait too long, we may have to change the location, boat, or time.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm looking forward to seeing you out on the water!
Kind regards,
Dave
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**Important Housekeeping & Disclaimer:**
*Insurance is the responsibility of the participant, by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/Windsurfing and other Watersports or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.*
*We also encourage participants to have cancellation insurance in case they can not attend events at the last minute due to illness, injury or any other reason. We cannot give refunds for cancellations within the last 30 days before the event starts.*
**Disclaimer:**
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.
AI Agents Over Coffee
Join us for the very first Coffee & AI Agents meetup!
A relaxed, no-pressure coffee chat to talk about AI agents: what they are today, how they can actually help in work and business, what’s worth designing, where the opportunities and risks are, and how they might fit real workflows.
No presentations, no jargon, no sales pitches. Just good coffee, a small group, and open conversation.
Who should come:
* People interested in AI agents and wanting to discuss designing them (planning workflows, goals, tools, behaviors — no coding needed)
* People from any industry who have tasks or processes they'd love to automate with agents and want to connect with others thinking about building them
Format: Drop in anytime from 6:00 PM onwards (we'll wrap up naturally around 8:00 PM or when people start heading out). We'll start with quick intros (“What brought you here?” or “One thing you’d love an agent to handle?”) then let the discussion flow freely.
**Limited to 10 spots** for a cozy, conversational group — RSVP to secure your place.
Venue: ViCafe Europaallee Europaallee 20 8004 Zürich
See you there — bring your curiosity and enjoy the coffee! ☕🤖
Zertifizierter VSM Coach – Seminar am 5., 12. und 13. März 2026
Ungewissheit, Volatilität und Komplexität nehmen weiterhin zu. Und damit die Anforderungen an wirkungsvolle Führung und Steuerung. Das dreitägige Seminar zum zertifizierten VSM Coach (Metaphorum) bietet eine umfassende Einführung in das Viable System Model (VSM), ein in den 1960er Jahren von Stafford Beer entwickeltes, bewährtes kybernetisches Modell zur Steuerung von Organisationen jeder Grössenordnung.
Das Viable System Model bildete u.a. in den 1980er Jahren eine wesentliche Grundlage für die Entwicklung des St. Galler Management Modells durch Hans Ulrich und findet sich in Teilen auch in jüngeren Organisationsmodellen wieder. Die jüngsten Entwicklungen im Bereich der künstlichen Intelligenz und die sich daraus ergebenden Möglichkeiten für Führung und Steuerung unterstreichen den Wert und die Zeitlosigkeit des universell anwendbaren Modells, das sein Potenzial aus 4 Mrd. Jahren Evolution bezieht.
**Ziele des Seminars**
Die Teilnehmenden werden umfassend befähigt, Organisationen nach den Prinzipien des Viable System Models systematisch zu analysieren, neu auszurichten und nachhaltig zu optimieren. Sie verstehen und beherrschen die fünf Steuerungsfunktionen der Systeme 1 bis 5 und sind in der Lage, das VSM praktisch anzuwenden und Organisationen effektiv zu transformieren.
Damit erreichen sie eine massgeschneiderte und lückenlose Entscheidungs- und Kommunikationsstruktur, die Agilisierung und Effektivierung des Unternehmens, eine klarere Fokussierung auf Kundennutzen, die Sicherstellung von Komplexitätsfähigkeit bei gleichzeitiger Robustheit, die Sicherstellung kontinuierlicher Anpassung (Lernen & Innovieren), die Klarheit über Verantwortung und Voraussetzungen wirksamer Führung, das Ausschöpfen von Verflachungs- und Vereinfachungspotentialen, die Auflösung von Konfliktherden, das Abwerfen von «Organisationsballast» sowie die Auflösung der Kommunikationsblockaden.
[Seminarinhalte und weitere Details](https://bit.ly/45QvctH): https://bit.ly/VSM-Coach
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Christians in Tech - Meetup #30 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #31 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)




























