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NixOS 26.05 ZHF Meetup & Hackathon
It's time for a new NixOS release, **26.05 Yarara**! đ
For a month before release, NixOS is in ZERO Hydra Failures stage. During this time, the community tries to fix all of the Hydra build failures in *Nixpkgs*. You can read more about the process [here](https://github.com/NixOS/release-wiki/blob/master/src/Zero-Hydra-Failures.md). The 26.05 release schedule will become available soon.
**Who is this event for?**
Anyone who's interested in Nix! Among the attendees you'll find core Nix contributors, full-on Nix beginners, and everything in between. This event is as much about the upcoming release as it is about engaging with the *local Nix and functional programming community*. It's a great opportunity to get your feet wet while helping us stabilise the next release.
[Check out our user group website](https://zurich.nix.ug) for more information about the venue and our agenda!
**Do I need to bring anything?**
A *laptop* would be useful. Food, drinks, coffee, tea, swag, desks, and friendly mentors are all provided. Bring as many *friends* as you can! đ Make sure they **RSVP**, so we know how much food and swag to get.
**Sounds great! Are there other such events?**
We organise ZHF every 6 months and we organise smaller Nix meetups irregularly. NixCon 2025 also took place here in Rapperswil! Stay on top of these things by joining the Nix ZĂŒrich group or by visiting [our website](https://zurich.nix.ug/) from time to time.
**Hackathon**
The main objective of the hackathon is to approach Zero Hydra Failures for the upcoming NixOS release by fixing bugs and build errors in Nixpkgs and NixOS.
A hackathon is also a great opportunity to address issues that are otherwise hard to fix or get going with. Therefore everyone can pitch projects they want to work on at the venue, and ask for assistance or schedule time to discuss their ideas or code.
Image source: Pedro Alvaro Neves (https://www.inaturalist.org/people/pedroalvaro)
Sentiero dellâOlivo (Lugano) (T1)
Join me for a beautiful panoramic walk along Lake Lugano on the famous Olive Tree Trail (Sentiero dellâOlivo). We will start in Lugano, reach Castagnola and follow the scenic lakeside path surrounded by olive trees and amazing lake views all the way to the charming village of Gandria.
Once we arrive to Gandria, we will stop for a visit and lunch, then take the boat to Lugano and train back to ZĂŒrich HB.
đ HIKE DETAILS
* Route: Lugano â Castagnola â Olive Tree Trail â Gandria
* Distance: around 5.5km
* Duration: around 1.5h walking + time for lunch & photos
* Difficulty: T1
* Info: [https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/olive-tree-trail/](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/olive-tree-trail/)
* Info: [https://www.luganoregion.com/en/theme-trail/details/The-Olive-Grove-Trail/58645146.html](https://www.luganoregion.com/en/theme-trail/details/The-Olive-Grove-Trail/58645146.html)
* Info: [https://wegwandern.ch/wanderung/olivenweg-gandria-castagnola-wanderung-wandern/](https://wegwandern.ch/wanderung/olivenweg-gandria-castagnola-wanderung-wandern/)
đœïž LUNCH
We will stop for lunch in the beautiful lakeside village of Gandria, with several restaurants and terraces directly by the lake.
đ TRANSPORT
* 08:45h: Meeting point: Zurich HB under the Blue Angel (08:45)
* 09:05h: From ZĂŒrich HB: train to Lugano Centrale (IC2: 09:05 -> 10:58)
* 10:58h: Arrive at Lugano and start of the hike
* Return from Gandria: Boat to Lugano and then train back to ZĂŒrich HB. The exact time TBD.
đ TICKET COST
* ZĂŒrich HB - Lugano & return: CHF 68.- w/HT
* Boat Gandria - Lugano: CHF 9.90 w/HT
* Thereby the all-Switzerland day pass at CHF 78.- breaks even ⊠short by 10 rappen, but giving full freedom
* Consider this companion offer by SBB at CHF 39.- (For every person #1 who has a GA or day pass, one person #2 can join for CHF 39.-): [https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/companion-ticket.html](https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/companion-ticket.html)
* GA: Fully covered (train and boat)
đ BRING
Comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes, water/snacks, sun protection, sunglasses, etc.
â WEATHER
The hike will be cancelled in case of bad weather or any other unexpected event.
â ïž DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions.
It is your own responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event:
You need to understand what activity is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions.
Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level.
You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself.
During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement.
The event is entirely at your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for anything, including injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.
ZH3 Hash # 1727 / Outstation: SOLA 2026 & Fake 3rd Sunday Hash
**What is SOLA?**
[SOLA ](https://asvz.ch/event/412-sola-stafette)is a relay run around Zurich city. A 14x runners team covers a total distance of 114.77 km and an altitude difference of 2,640 m in the greater Zurich area. The 14 sections are between 3.69 - 14.11 km long suitable for all type of runners.
**How can I participate with the hashers?**
Register using this form: [SOLA 2026 Hash Rego Form](https://forms.gle/u32k4FHWTDaPpKzF8)
Teams and allocated legs are available [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q6skotPebRNoYWr4WR0YRG2A2BcU10DkdV4krR8NE0w/edit?usp=sharing).
This year we have only two SOLA hash teams.
**How much does it cost?**
For those allocated a place please pay your registration fee of ***CHF*** ***40*** into the regular ZH3 account referencing SOLA 2026 and your Hash name at:
**Migros Bank AG, 8010 ZĂŒrich**
BIC: **MIGRCHZZXXX**
IBAN: **CH74 0840 1000 0519 9117 9**
Account holder: **ZĂŒrich Hash House Harriers**
Address: **Gloriastrasse 88, 8044 ZĂŒrich**
Reference: **SOLA 2026 + Hash Name**
**What else should I know?**
TBC if SOLA will have dedicated haberdashery.
A final party/grill will be organized at the finish line at Irchel park.
If you would like to place yourself on the standby list please contact *Premature Cocksucker* (and maybe other hashers).
All ZĂŒrich Hashers are welcome to cheer on our Hash teams along the route and also to circle starting at 18:00 at Irchel University (follow the pin location).
Hash cash will not be collected from regular ZĂŒrich Hashers on the day. Regular SOLA rego is CHF 40.
As last year SOLA allows all genders to run any of the stretches. The race starts with a leg 1 at 7:30 (all registered teams are slow teams) in the misty Hönggerberg woods. Then runners 2 to 7 head out into Engstringen, up and along the Uetliberg and back into town, finishing at the beautiful University Irchel. The afternoon runners 8-12 start at 12:30 . The trail heads through Forch to Egg and comes back to Witikon. Two short runs from there to the finish at Irchel complete the race. We meet at tents across the lake from the finish.
Handover is done by a handshake to the next runners so **it's important to turn up early**.
Runners 1, 8 and 13 start sharp at 7:30, 12:30 and 16:45 respectively.
For more information visit [SOLA homepage](https://asvz.ch/event/412-sola-stafette)
UNO Challenge | der Praktikant
*English version belowđ*
**[>>Ticket (hier klicken)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/uno-challenge-der-praktikant-7457165287214843782.html) oder**
**[www.social-circle.ch](https://social-circle.ch/)**
đ **Rekordversuch -** **die grösste UNO-Challenge der Schweiz** mit **Der Praktikant** im **HeadsSquarter Coworking Space**
Vergiss krasse Turniere. Hier geht's um lockeres UNO mit netten Leuten. Egal ob du seit Jahren keine Karte mehr angefasst hast, an Weihnachten alles abrÀumst oder behauptest, die Regeln vergessen zu haben (aber komischerweise immer gewinnst).
đČ Unsere WhatsApp-Gruppe fĂŒr das Event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCDksVRp80qJ6TLoVpBAEd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCDksVRp80qJ6TLoVpBAEd)
**So lÀuft's ab**
* **16:00** Eintreffen
* **16:30** Welcome und Intro
* **16:45** Speed-Friending-Runden, damit du die Leute am Tisch wirklich kennst
* **17:15** Such dir dein Format:
* Offene Tische, bis zu 10 Spieler:innen
* 1-gegen-1-Matches, 15 Minuten pro Runde, der Sieger bleibt sitzen
* **19:00** Krönung der Gewinner
**Was du mitbringst**
* Dein eigenes UNO-Deck. Auf der Ticket-Seite kannst du dir ein Deck buchen. Wir empfehlen aber, dein eigenes mitzunehmen, wenn du sofort losspielen willst.
* Dein Pokerface und einen klaren Kopf.
**Aufs Haus** Leichte Snacks vor Ort.
â ïž PlĂ€tze sind begrenzt. Schnapp dir dein Ticket rechtzeitig.
WÀhrend der Veranstaltung können Fotos und kurze Videos aufgenommen werden. Sag dem Host zu Beginn Bescheid, wenn du nicht aufs Bild willst. Tickets sind nicht erstattbar.
***
**[â ïž >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/uno-challenge-der-praktikant-7457165287214843782.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](https://social-circle.ch/)**
đ **Record attempt -** **Switzerland's Biggest UNO Challenge,** co-hosted with **Der Praktikant** at **HeadSquarter Coworking Space**
Forget hardcore tournaments. This is a playful afternoon for UNO fans at every level: total beginners, family-Christmas champions, even the one person who claims they've forgotten the rules but always wins.
đČ Join our WhatsApp group for this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCDksVRp80qJ6TLoVpBAEd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCDksVRp80qJ6TLoVpBAEd)
**The afternoon**
* **16:00** Doors open
* **16:30** Welcome and intro
* **16:45** Speed friending rounds, so you actually know the people across the table
* **17:15** Pick your format:
* Open tables, up to 10 players each
* 1-on-1 matches, 15 minutes per round, winner stays at the seat
* **19:00** Crowning of the winners
**What to bring**
* Your own UNO deck. We include the option to get one from us on the ticket page, but we encourage you to bring your own if you want to start playing fast.
* A poker face and a fresh brain.
**On the house** Light snacks at the venue.
â ïž Limited spots. Grab your ticket 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.
Join our Whatsapp newsletter: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP)
PM Session - Open Level Play
Welcome to the Open Level Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall HardbrĂŒcke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Open to players of all skill levels.
This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus.
Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players.
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
MĂ€ng - transformational game
EXPERIENCE PHILOSOPHICAL SYNCRETISM, INNER ALCHEMY, AND GAME SPIRIT.
Try a live (private) session of **MĂ€ng (offline in ZĂŒrich or online worldwide)**, a powerful self-exploration game that helps uncover hidden mental scripts and rewire the way you think, feel and act. It is a tool for a really **profound change** that follows the four stages of inner alchemy.
A modernized version of an ancient contemplative practice, reimagined as a transformational tool based on psychological insight, symbolic logic, and inner strategy, it is not therapy or coaching in the traditional sense. Instead, itâs an immersive deep-dive into the unconscious mind through metaphor and archetype with a game spirit.
đĄ **How it works:**
MĂ€ng is built on four stages of real, lasting change:
1. **Discovery** â Identify limiting beliefs and internal programs
2. **Uninstallation** â Let go of outdated patterns
3. **Design** â Create new mental strategies
4. **Integration** â Embed them into your deeper awareness
Youâll be guided through this process by the **Master of MĂ€ng**, who offers structure, questions, and insight, while you remain the one making all decisions and discoveries.
đż **Who is this for?**
For everyone (regardless of beliefs, age, gender, etc.), but more than anyone - for those who didn't find answers or sufficient depth in pop coaching and psychology.
đ **Important:**
This is a deep game. A full session lasts **4 hours**. Time slots are defined individually. Contact me directly to get an appointment.
Price for newbies: 250 CHF
Bingo Pub Crawl Party Tour
**Unique this time: Bingo Ice Breakers!** We start the night with ice breaking games to get to know eachother by finding someone who match the criteria of the Bingo Card. After socializing, we will continue to our next place all the way to the party place! Get ready to meet new people and spend a fantastic night out with Pub Crawl Zurich led by the Red Hosts.
**What to expect**: A fun night with a group of expats and locals that would like to socialize and spend the night together. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues, organize some games, distribute neon glow sticks and make the night entertaining :)
**When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm
**Where**: 2.Akt ZĂŒrich
**Price**: from 25.- incl. shots, nachos, entrance fee to club
**Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-16-05-26 (pls buy tickets in advance)
**WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics)
**Before the Pub Crawl**:
If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people.
Looking forward to seeing you all again!!
Sébastien, Fernando, Eliseo, Katja
More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)
Software Security Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Hike & Steam (T1)
The weather on Ascention Day is forecast to be very rainy.
So we move this to Sunday.
This is a fairly flat hike along the Limmat from Neuenhof towards ZĂŒrich.
Towards the end, we stop-over (or finish) at a place where they operate live steam outdoor model trains on 5 inch and 7 inch tracks. This weekend is when they have their annual open days.
See link and the photos linked below!
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MEETING:
* 08:05h: Meet at ZĂŒrich HB under the «Blue Angel»
TRAVEL OUTBOUND:
* 08:14h: S12 ZĂŒrich HB (pf. 41/42, dir. «Brugg AG») to Neuenhof
* 08:36h: Arrival at Neuenhof and start of the hike
HIKE DATA:
* Duration: 5Ÿ hrs (plus breaks)
* Distance: 24 km
* Ascent/Descent: 160m/140m
* SAC classification: T1
* Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/341738489](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/341738489)
HIGHLIGHT & STOP-OVER:
* At ca. 14:00h, stop-over at the outdoor steam engine club at ZĂŒrich-TĂŒffenwies. Let's take a ride âŠ
* I have factored in a stop-over of about 1 hour for this (look around, ride, food, drinks)
* [https://www.dmc-ch.ch/](https://www.dmc-ch.ch/)
* [https://www.dmc-ch.ch/veranstaltungen](https://www.dmc-ch.ch/veranstaltungen)
* Photos from 2023: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/33534062/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/33534062/)
* Photos from 2025: [https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35368898/](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-hike-outdoor/photos/35368898/)
LUNCH:
* Picnic
EARLY DROP-OUT:
* If you are not sure if the distance and time is for you:
There are many S-Bahn stations, bus stops and then tram stops along the way
RETURN TRAVEL:
* The hike finishes at ZĂŒrich HB
COST / TICKET PRICE:
Total ticket cost:
* Outbound: CHF 7.10 (w/HT)
* Return: n/a (or ticket from how far you've got)
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DISCLAIMER:
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions.
It is your own responsibility to prepare appropriately before the event:
You need to understand what activity is foreseen, assess the difficulty, risks and dangers and the expected weather conditions.
Furthermore, you need to assess the requirements regarding experience, capabilities and fitness condition, and judge if you personally have the necessary experience, capabilities and fitness level.
You yourself also need to assure adequate preparation, equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself.
During the event it is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself, fully within your own responsibility and judgement.
The event is entirely at your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for anything, including injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event.
AM Session - Competitive Play
Welcome to the Competitive Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall HardbrĂŒcke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability.
This session is for experienced players looking for quality games.
Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies.
You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session.
New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play).
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
Language Exchange Zurich - Meet new people & Enjoy free snacks
Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar.
**How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards.
Average group size: 25 participants
**When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00
**Where**: 2.Akt ZĂŒrich
**Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks
**Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-16-05-26 (please buy ticket online)
**WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics)
**After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl (optional)
For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VrBFWgXQNhw) to know what expect! Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online.
Your Event Hosts
Didem, Sébastien & Katja, Fernando
More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange)
Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)
Afro Workout Dance Fitness Class
Hi there! Iâm happy you have come across **Afro Dance Fitness classes**!
Are you interested in group fitness (all levels) or dancing, Afrodance and Working out in a group of likeminded women to Afrobeats music, then this is for you!
Afro Workout is an Afrodance inspired Dance Fitness Class in ZĂŒrich that combines dynamic dance moves and intensive Workout to Afrobeats.
Similiar to Zumba but to Afro music including dance movement, fitness and sculpt.
Afro is all about Good Vibes! Expressing a joy of living, to be confident and feel good in your body.
This class takes place on **Saturday from 10:30-11:30** in ZĂŒrich Wiedikon, 10 min from HB ZĂŒrich. We run other classes during the week, check the other times.
For all levels! You donât have to be a dancer or a fitness geek. Party, Dance and sweat with us to Afrobeats!
First class is always free for first timers!
Sign up for the FREE class
[Free class](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class)
Single class: 28.- CHF
10-class Package: 250.- CHF
Please always sign up and RSVP to every class, via Meet up Event, [Email](vanessa@afroworkout.com) vanessa@afroworkout.ch, DM on Instagram or Sign up link on Website.
There will be always more people in a class then shown on Meet up. Donât hesitate to sign up via above mentioned channels.
Canât wait!
Check daily updates and classes on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/afroworkout.ch?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)
Website for more information and class info
[www.afroworkout.ch](https://www.afroworkout.ch)
Move, Dance and Stay Fit to Afrobeats!
songwriting workshops
**join my new adults songwriting group**
for 1 session every 3-4 weeks
Saturdays from 10-14:00
Next class is Jan 20th 2024
**Connect with Ariane: 077 425 0018**
**Registration and payment is required 150.-/workshop of 4hours**
Classes are in English!
Dive into the world of songwriting with our beginner-friendly classes! Tailored for newcomers and more advanced songwriters, our monthly sessions offer a supportive space to ignite your creativity. Classes take place once a month on Saturdays and last for 4 hours.
Through various exercises, you'll learn the basics of lyric writing, melody development, and song structure. Draw inspiration from personal experiences and various music genres to cultivate your own style.
These courses offer more than just musical skills. You'll become part of a relaxed, mindful process that allows for self-expression and stress relief. Additionally, join a community of like-minded individuals fostering collaboration and providing constructive feedback in a supportive environment.
In addition, we offer a WhatsApp group for supportive communication and advice between classes.
Join us and discover the joy of songwriting under the guidance of Ariane, an experienced teacher with over 20 years of expertise. Ariane specializes in nurturing artists and excels as a vocal coach.
Become part of this experience and explore the art of songwriting under Ariane's guidance. Unleash your creativity, relax, and connect with fellow music enthusiasts as you embark on this fulfilling journey!
BBS Stretching & Body Conditioningâ RSVP
I'm really excited to announce our next Meet Up event. It will take place at Core studio in Rennweg
Rennweg 12, 8001 Zurich.
Designed to strengthen, release and stretch muscle tensions, conditioning your body by increasing your range of motion and flexibility as well as overcoming back pain; improving your posture and circulation so you can exercise more efficiently, whilst keeping your body injury free. The class is structured as a workout & stretch combination. Open to all levels.
You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles warmed up and you posturised ready for the next session.
There's a small cost to cover the venue and facilities - CHF 40.-
For more details about the training provider please see:
https://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-body-sculpture-classes-in-zurich
Software Security Events Near You
Connect with your local Software Security community
Building Momentum: From Ambiguity to Execution
**Building a great product is one thingâbuilding momentum behind it is another.**
Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations.
In this session, theyâll share how teams move from ambiguity to executionânavigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch.
Youâll walk away with insights on how to:
* Build and sustain momentum across teams
* Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction
* Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments
Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward.
Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals.
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Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host.
Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.
TBD
**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
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**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 John Lairson will share a notebook describing the Alpaca (Paper) Trading API and discuss different algorithms for evaluating stock trades.
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
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Inside the Modern Threat Landscape: How Attackers Weaponize Trust
What does a trojan look like when it has over 900k+ combined installs and a Forbes write-up? Exactly like a legitimate Chrome extension.
This session presents a technical dissection of two Chrome extensions, each with over one million active installations â that functioned as trojans in production environments, evading detection while operating through entirely legitimate browser APIs. These were not obscure tools. They were widely trusted, actively recommended, and covered by mainstream press before their malicious behavior was fully understood. We will walk through the actual source code of both extensions, showing precisely how the malicious functionality was constructed, concealed, and executed at scale.
This analysis anchors a broader examination of how modern compromises actually succeed. Drawing on aggregated real-world incident data, we identify the technique categories currently delivering the highest adversary return, and why they keep working. Spoiler: it's rarely a zero-day. It's trust.
The Chrome extension deep-dive will cover:
* Line-by-line source analysis of how malicious functionality was embedded within working, useful software
* Which browser permission scopes were abused, and why a million users â and their IT teams â didn't see it coming
* The behavioral and structural indicators that distinguish a trojan extension from a legitimate one, and how to operationalize detection around them
This session closes with a practical defensive prioritization framework built around observed attacker behavior: which mitigations are measurably reducing risk in production environments, which are consuming budget without impact, and a scoring methodology your team and leadership can apply immediately.
**Source material:** Primary analysis of extension source code, corroborated by reporting from Forbes and other established outlets.
**What this is not:** A vendor pitch, a speculative threat narrative, or a surface-level breach retrospective.
**Who should attend:** Security architects, AppSec and cloud security practitioners, blue team leads, threat hunters, browser security practitioners, and security leaders responsible for prioritizing risk and investment decisions.
Columbus Code & Coffee 86 @ 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!




















