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Hello AI lovers! Swiss AI Group is back with the first meetup this year, and the topic is quite intriguing: AI x ESG: Paradox or Power Duo? Can AI be part of the sustainability solution - without becoming part of the problem? Join us for an afternoon of expert talks, real-world use cases, and open discussion at the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility. ​📍 EPFL Innovation Park, Building C, Room Neptune 📅 22 April 2026 ⏰ 16:00 – 19:00 ​ Registration here: https://luma.com/1syqaeex ──────────────────────────────── ​🕒 15:30 Doors open & Welcome Introduction by InnoBoost ​ 🎤 16:00 Mirza Ćutuk, Head of AI at InnoBoost · Setting the stage: where does AI stand today, and why does sustainability need to be part of the conversation from day one? ​ 🎤 16:15 Arthur Removille, R&D Engineer at Resilio ·Measuring the environmental footprint of digital systems and AI workloads, and what companies can do about it. From methodology to actionable next steps ​ 🎤 16:40 Jasmine Jump, ESG Project Manager InnoBoost · AI for sustainability in action: real use case in environmental monitoring and ESG, CIsWEFE-NEX Horizon Europe project ​ 🎤 17:00 Rachid Guerraoui, EPFL Professor & Author, Demystifying AI: a rigorous, accessible take on what AI can and can't do, followed by a dual argument: AI as a tool for sustainability, and AI as something that must itself be deployed sustainably ​ 🎤 17:25 Pierre-Loic Doulcet, AI Engineer at LlamaIndex, Unlocking ESG Reports with LlamaParse & LiteParse ​ 🗣️ 18:00 Panel Discussion & Q&A: Open floor: bring your questions, challenges, and perspectives. ​🥂 18:30 Networking & Drinks Registration and more info: https://luma.com/1syqaeex See you there!

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# ***In Person Exclusive Meetup (Zurich)*** # ***Project Equilibrium — Strategic Mindset & High-End Networking*** *By joining the in person session, attendees gain access to a **curated, private environment** where the focus is on clarity, discipline, and strategy. You will walk away with:* * *A precise understanding of **how disciplined automation works psychologically and logically*** * *A mindset and framework to **reduce emotional decision-making and increase consistency*** * *Insights on **how to position automated execution inside a long-term investment strategy*** * *A clearer perception of **24/7 market dynamics*** * *The chance to connect with a **high-quality, invitation-only network*** * *Priority access to future strategic and premium events* *There is **no technical setup** in this session.* *This is where we build the foundation how to think, how to approach markets, how to create a disciplined path.* ### ***What to Expect*** * *A calm, clear, structured explanation of the mental and strategic logic behind rule-based trading* * *Real examples of behavioral pitfalls and how automation removes them* * *Discussion around discipline, psychology, and execution logic* * *High-quality networking with vetted participants* * *No hype, no noise, no unnecessary complexity* ### ***Who This Is For*** * *Individuals who want to strengthen their mindset and strategic clarity* * *Traders who need more consistency and less stress* * *Beginners who want a clean entry point* * *People who value privacy, exclusivity, and serious discussion* ### ***Practical Details*** *Arrive a few minutes early and look for **Project Equilibrium**.* *If unsure, ask the venue staff for the group name.*

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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/VSM-Coach

Dear friends, ☕️ 🥐 We invite you and your family to enjoy a warm and cosy moment at the Parkhotel in Zug. There will be the opportunity to drink a delicious cappuccino with croissants and more together, to have many inspirational conversations, as well as gaining insights behind the scenes of the Web3 / Crypto Valley 🏞️ 👋🏻 We are excited to meet new web3 enthusiasts, big or small, and to share this lovely morning with you and your loved ones! 😊 See you soon! Best, Costin PS: * 📲 Join us on Signal to connect with the community: https://signal.group/#CjQKIDQRtCSnYIuwmKeOUE69hEMzpF8YqxoibUkGRZzQM_lKEhCwgeogZ3oGE_s8EAdzbLzB * 🏨 For those who don't know the Parkhotel yet, it is a 3-minute walk from the Zug train station 🚉, there is also a parking under the hotel 🅿️

XXXIV. Go Meetup Hi Gophers! We're back just in time for the 34th Go Meetup and we are happy that Google has offered to host. Please make sure to bring an identification card with you. The meetup will take place on Thursday, April 23rd (We know it's in the middle of school holidays, sorry about that, but it was one of the few dates we could book). There will be drinks and food! We will be in the Google Europaallee «F» building («EURF»), the street address is Europaallee 36, 8004 Zürich, right next to the «Miss Miu» restaurant. Agenda • 6:00 - Meet and Greet. Enjoy refreshments • 6:25 - 6:30 - Announcements Talks: • 6:30 - 7:00 Roman Sharkov - web dev in Go; batteries included • 7:00 - 7:30 Tom Payne - More cgo than you ever wanted to know • 7:30 - 8:00 Günther Noack - Go Landlock • 8:00 - 8:30 - Lightning talks, wrap-up, round table discussions, questions, pair programming, social interaction For this meetup, we will enforce the 30min speaking time

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🎉 **Calling all UX enthusiasts! We are looking for volunteers and sponsors to fund the next UXCamp Switzerland!** Mark your calendar on April 25th, 2026 to participate in your favorite UX Design barcamp; a day filled with attention-grabbing, thought-provoking discussions and conversations centered around user experience design and its related disciplines. Tickets will be announced soon. What’s included: * Coffee/Tea throughout the day * A highly inspiring location, thanks to ZHdK * Tibits Buffet Lunch (meat-free, full of flavor!) - at rooftop * A vibrant community Reminder: The unconference schedule is created at the start of the day, not before, but you can prepare ahead of time! It’s your chance to speak to the crowd, too–so best start to think about a topic now or your take on this years focus: **🧠🦾 Strategic or Redundant: Has UX lost its seat at the table?** Note: As a non-profit event run by volunteers, we are 100% reliant on sponsorship. From contributing to our social events to covering catering costs, there are many ways you can support us. We'd love to hear from you. More information on http://www.uxcamp.ch Ticket Sales: soon on eventfrog.ch On our ticket price. As in previous years, we keep ticket prices symbolic, making the event as accessible as possible while delivering high value. Expect a charge of the average cost of a beer in Zurich. Thank you for your contributions in advance.

We keep it a fun and practical language exchange. First thing you'll notice is we match you with **fluent speakers** in your target language. **Event Flow** **18:45–19:15** → Registration Scan the QR code to tell us your fluent and target languages. **19:15–20:30** → Language Exchange Powered by our **Learn by Flipping** method. **20:30 onwards** → Stay, chat, or head off — totally up to you 😉 **What is "Learn by Flipping"?** **Practical** → You speak with fluent speakers in your target language. **Collaborative** → Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: learner ↔ helper. **Fun** → Small groups, good energy, and a bar atmosphere — without the chaos. Save some time by [Signing up to our web app](https://fliplingoes.com/) beforehand. **Entrance:** 10 CHF (includes a tapa) Please note, event registration closes after 7:15PM

Mit dem Gedanken, die Marke TYPO3 in der Schweiz weiter zu stärken, möchten wir vom TYPO3-Entwickler/Integrator über Projektleiter und Entscheidungsträger bis hin zu TYPO3-Interessierten alle Interessenbereiche aus der Community zusammen bringen. Sei dabei und teile deine Erfahrungen und dein Wissen rundum TYPO3.

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**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

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.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!

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