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**WALK THE TALK** Zurich Toastmasters is the place to be if you want to improve your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. **Walk the Talk** offers a friendly and inspirational environment for all levels of public speaking experience. Guests and new members are always welcome! A typical meeting includes 1–3 prepared speeches by members, evaluations of the speeches, and Table Topics – impromptu speaking. This meeting is Hybrid. "You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart." John Ford DISCLAIMER: We may take pictures/videos of our events and share them online or on social media. If you do not wish to be in the pictures, please let us know before the meeting starts. We will do our best to respect your wishes.

Are you working on a side hustle, launching your own app, or building an online business? If so, join our **Shipped Meetup!** This group is for **bootstrappers, side hustlers, and independent founders** looking to exchange ideas, get feedback, and support each other on the journey to building profitable businesses without venture capital. What we do each meetup: **\- Share success stories / progress** **\- Meet others via speed dating** **\- Present projects** **\- Ask questions** This isn’t a typical networking event, there are **no sales pitches, no fees, just real conversations and support** from like-minded entrepreneurs. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, join us for our next meetup! Let’s build a thriving indie community together. Looking forward to seeing you there! Also, feel free to join our socials using the links below👇

⚠️[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/speed-dating/group-speed-dating-7409629803291143921.html)⚠️ **🧬 Smarter Matching with Social Circle** To ensure you’re meeting the right people, we use **[www.social-circle.app](http://www.social-circle.app/)** to curate our groups. By creating a profile, you help us organize the rotations based on **similar ages and shared interests.** We’re optimizing for chemistry before the night even begins! 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) **Ages:** Mostly 25–40. (A 40–45 group will be added if interest allows!) 🕒 The Three Phases of the Night: **1\. The Deep Dive \(Soul\)** We kick things off in groups of four using our "Fast-Track Intimacy" cards. These aren't your typical icebreakers—expect questions that spark genuine stories and reveal the real person behind the profile. **2\. The Creative Canvas \(Play\)** 🎨 Time to get collaborative! Each group will take part in a drawing challenge. It’s hilarious, low-pressure, and the perfect way to see who shares your sense of humor while you co-create a "masterpiece." **3\. The Mingle \(Choice\)** 🍹 The structure drops, and the floor is yours. Use this time to grab a drink with that person who made you laugh in Round 2 or dive deeper with someone from Round 1. ✨ Why this is different: * **Small Groups:** Meeting in groups of four takes the "spotlight" off you, making it much easier to be yourself. * **Data-Driven Groups:** Your Social Circle profile ensures you spend the night with people you're actually likely to click with. * **Host-Guided:** We handle the transitions and the timers so you can just focus on having a good time. ✅ Included in your ticket: * Entry to our private event space. * All materials for the Creative Canvas round. * Access to the matching system and follow-up. 🚀 **How to Join:** 1. **Get your ticket** here on Eventfrog. 2. **Create your profile** at [www.social-circle.app](http://www.social-circle.app/). **(Mandatory - Enter the Group Speed Dating Event)** * *This is essential so we can place you in the best possible groups for your age and interests!* 3. **Show up** and let the day unfold. **Space is strictly limited to ensure a balanced ratio. Secure your spot today!** **Want more events like this? Join our newsletter : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)** ​​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**

**Welcome to Top Notch Toastmasters Zurich!** 🌐 [www.topnotch.toastmastersclubs.org](http://www.topnotch.toastmastersclubs.org) **When & Where** Every Wednesday, 10–15 members and guests meet **in person** to practice public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, dynamic environment. *(Please note: members don’t RSVP via Meetup.)* **What to Expect** ✅ Self-paced learning—advance at your own speed ✅ Hands-on experience—speak, lead, and grow ✅ Supportive feedback from peers ✅ Guidance from experienced mentors ✅ Monthly workshops—every last Wednesday on communication and public speaking topics **Who We Are** Part of **Toastmasters International**, a global network of over 352,000 members dedicated to helping peoplecommunicate with confidence and discover their leadership potential. **Drinks & Socializing** After each meeting, we head to a nearby bar to relax and connect—perfect for networking and great conversation. Come visit us! Our welcoming team is excited to show you how Toastmasters can help you grow personally and professionally. ✨ **We can’t wait to meet you!** ✨

IMPORTANT: Please confirm your participation in the Meetup app by Monday morning in the week of the event to ensure that there's enough space for everyone. As it is sometimes difficult in Switzerland to practice high german, in 2010 we decided to organize a conversation group that is free to everyone who wants to practice german and socialize. WhatsApp group for easier contact: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmMkpiQxs291vTPv2RBNm4

Join us for the first-ever meeting of the *Humanity’s Last Exam Solver Club*! Instead of just talking about what we’ll do, we’re diving right in. Together, we’ll explore three questions selected randomly from the HLE and use them to spark conversation, connection, and creativity. Here’s what to expect: * Quick intro to the club’s vision * Break into small groups to tackle big questions * Share insights and shape the future of the club If you love deep thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and imagining answers to humanity’s toughest challenges, this is for you. Cheers elvi \| \| \|

### Daily Evening Meditation ##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators. We love silence. We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace. We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request. **Welcome—join the wave of peace!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)

Maltinha, vamos nos juntar para o primeiro jantar de 2026 Vai ser no Zeughauskeller, beber umas cervejas, fumar o tal cigarrinho la fora e continuar a partilhar as nossas experiências de ser tuga de IT em Zurique

Join us for an exciting meetup as we delve into the world of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) and other Web3 developments. At this event, we will discuss the governance design and tokenomics implications of these new organisational structures to align the incentives of different stakeholders with the DAO's mission. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a blockchain developer or simply curious about the future of organisational structures, this event is perfect for networking, learning and engaging in stimulating discussions. Connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas and explore the possibilities of DAOs. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Optimal DAO Community and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology and finance. Join us on Signal: https://signal.group/#CjQKIDQRtCSnYIuwmKeOUE69hEMzpF8YqxoibUkGRZzQM_lKEhCwgeogZ3oGE_s8EAdzbLzB

[TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events) Stress is eating you up? Can't stop overthinking? And when you finally want to get some rest after a hard day, you can't sleep? Maybe your body is showing signs of stress and you're plagued by headaches or tummy troubles? **Try somatic exercises for stress!** **Somatic (Bioenergetic) therapy was founded on one key concept: our feelings are reflected in our bodies. And our bodies have the power to regulate our emotions and heal the mind.** Remember the last time you were extremely stressed? Chances are high you experienced it on a physical level. Sensations such as: * Faster heartbeat * Headache * Tense shoulders * The feeling of something sitting in your throat * Stomach pains or nausea * A sense of having soft and weak legs These are just some of the examples of how our bodies react to stress. [Research ](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5579396/)shows that stress, especially prolonged, can have a negative impact on our heart, immune and digestive systems, hormones, and memory, to name but a few. According to a [review of various studies](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8458738/) body psychotherapy approaches may bring about the reduction in people’s psychological distress. This workshop will give you the easy tools to use when your stress levels get high. Deepening the practice at home will help you build stress resilience in the long run. **What you'll learn and try out:** * You'll understand your own stress response better. * You'll pay more attention to early stress signs and will be able to react before stress hits you hard. * You'll try simple exercises to manage stress tension on the go, not just sitting on a meditation pillow in a quiet spa! You'll gain the tools to build your regular stress resilience practice and exercise at home. We’ll cover the most common body symptoms and experiment with relevant somatic exercises for stress. [TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD VIA EVERSPORTS](https://www.anntin.ch/events)

Important note: please sign up on the Google Developer Group platform to attend the meetup: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-january-2026-meetup-30/. Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners. This meetup is intended for developers, architects, and engineers working with Google Cloud technologies. Agenda ⏰ 17:30: Doors open ⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security) ⏰ 18:00: Welcome – Graham Polley, Thomas Hug, Filippo Broggini, Erin La, and Alessandro Recca (organizers) ⏰ 18:05: Talk 1 – Building a Multi-Agent Educational Platform with Google ADK and AG-UI Protocol, Selim Acerbas ⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – Building with Antigravity, Hannes Sverrisson ⏰ 19:05: Networking & Apéro – Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave Talk details Talk 1 Title: Building a Multi-Agent Educational Platform with Google ADK and AG-UI ProtocolSpeaker: Selim Acerbas, SwisscomDescription: This session explores the architecture of a multi-agent AI tutor for code learning built on Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). We'll dive into orchestrating 15+ specialized agents using SequentialAgent and LoopAgent patterns, implementing a three-tier instruction architecture (Global → Static → Dynamic) for context caching and cost optimization. I'll demonstrate how the AG-UI protocol enables real-time agent-UI state synchronization, and how MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrates external tools like Repomix for GitHub repository analysis. Whether you're building agentic applications or curious about production patterns for LLM orchestration, this talk covers lessons learned from building a complete agent-powered learning platform. See you there. Talk 2 Title: Building with AntigravitySpeaker: Hannes Sverrisson, Onremote AGDescription: To be announced Call for speakers Interested in speaking at a future GDG Cloud Zürich event? Submit your proposal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUqeMrb6KD1zanhJ8ve5ZB-v7Z-VRHkxWVjA0NUwLyWavLg/viewform

We are excited to invite you to join our cyber security breakfast where we share our knowledge and experience in the constantly evolving field of cybersecurity.

**Drupal turns 25 on 15 January 2026!** That’s 25 years of open source, innovation, collaboration, and the incredible global community that keeps Drupal thriving. This is a celebration for everyone who’s ever contributed, shared, or built something with Drupal, and that means you! Join us at the Liip ZH office for a in person celebration!

We are excited to invite you to join our cyber security breakfast where we share our knowledge and experience in the constantly evolving field of cybersecurity.

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.

Join us for a Classic Movie Monday event to see one of the best comedy films of all time, ANNIE HALL! This Woody Allen classic stars Diane Keaton and follows a man who reflects on his relationship with an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages. It is written/directed by Woody Allen and stars Diane Keaton (in a role written specifically for her), Woody Allen, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Paul Simon, Janet Margolin, Shelley Duvall, Christopher Walken and Colleen Dewhurst. Also keep an eye out for Beverly D’Angelo and Sigourney Weaver in her film debut! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4ZoeRMHwU) 2010 CBS Sunday Morning Interview with Diane Keaton on Woody Allen, “Annie Hall,” and marriage: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CpyJhbXaM) CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: The film is part of the Drexel's “Starring Diane Keaton,” program, which celebrates the life of the legendary actress in January. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: ANNIE HALL was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director. Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for Diane Keaton. It also won 4 BAFTAs (Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actress) and a Golden Globes Best for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for Diane Keaton. It is regarded as the greatest comedy films ever made and ranks 31st on AFI's list of the 100 greatest films in American cinema, 4th on their list of the greatest comedy films and 28th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies." Film critic Roger Ebert called it "just about everyone's favorite Woody Allen movie.” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 6:30 and 6:45pm! A full house is expected so early arrival is advised. We'll head into the theater by 6:50pm to get good seats. Be sure to mention you're with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Doing KPIs Right: a KEY to Analytics (and AI!) Impact!** On the one hand, KPIs are such a Business 101 concept that it may seem a little silly to dedicate an entire session to the topic. On the other hand, KPIs get handled so poorly so often that a case could be made that this meetup could just be one of the most impactful sessions of the entire year! We’re starting off the year at a new location: [COhatch Upper Arlington](https://www.cohatch.com/locations/columbus/upper-arlington/) but with a familiar speaker, Tim Wilson! We’ll be back at Rev1 in February, when the speaker will presumably not be Tim. Tim will make the case that effectively measuring performance of projects, campaigns, and initiatives (and even meetups!) should be a foundation for any data analytics program. Topics covered will include: the “two magic questions” of performance measurement, how to help business partners distinguish between outcomes and outputs, and effective tactics for collaboratively establishing KPI targets. He will also stick his neck out by demonstrating some of these techniques in real-time by measuring whether his talk lives up to the promise of this description! All CBUSDAW events are free thanks to our 2026 Sponsors: Clarivoy, Conductrics, What Box Consulting Group, and Piwik PRO. Check out [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com) for more information.

How to Be a Better Communicator Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐