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Decoden Charms Workshop: Decorate in Zürich!!
Decoden Charms Workshop: Decorate in Zürich!!
Der Decoden Workshop bietet dir die Möglichkeit, in eine verspielte und kreative Welt einzutauchen und deine eigenen Decoden-Charms und Accessoires zu gestalten. Decoden ist eine dekorative Technik, bei der mit einer cremigen Leimmasse, Farben und süßen Charms gearbeitet wird. Dabei entstehen einzigartige Designs, die sowohl kreativ als auch individuell sind. Dieser Workshop eignet sich perfekt für alle, die etwas Neues ausprobieren und mit wenig Aufwand tolle Ergebnisse erzielen möchten. Im Decoden Workshop kannst du verschiedene Gegenstände nach deinem eigenen Stil gestalten. Zur Auswahl Bilderrahmen Etuis Handspiegel & Tischspiegel Schmuckkästchen Haarklammer Du entscheidest selbst, welches Objekt du dekorieren möchtest und wie verspielt, farbenfroh oder minimalistisch dein Design ausfallen soll. Jedes Werk ist ein Unikat und spiegelt deine persönliche Kreativität wider. Pro Gegenstand benötigst du etwa 15 bis 30 Minuten, je nach Detailgrad und Design. Dadurch eignet sich der Workshop sowohl für kurze kreative Pausen als auch für längere Bastelzeiten. Du kannst auch mehrere Objekte nacheinander gestalten, wenn du Lust hast, verschiedene Designs auszuprobieren. Der Preis startet ab 29 CHF pro Gegenstand. Im Preis enthalten sind eine Farbe und 20 Charms. Alle Materialien stehen für dich bereit, sodass du nichts mitbringen musst. Du kannst direkt loslegen und dich ganz auf das kreative Arbeiten konzentrieren. Wenn du zusätzliche Farben oder Charms verwenden möchtest, kannst du diese flexibel ergänzen. Auch Anfänger\*innen sind herzlich willkommen. Du brauchst keinerlei Vorkenntnisse, um am Decoden Workshop teilzunehmen. Ich erkläre dir Schritt für Schritt, wie die Technik funktioniert, wie du den Leim richtig aufträgst und wie du deine Charms platzierst, damit dein Design harmonisch wirkt. Während des gesamten Workshops stehe ich dir mit Tipps und Unterstützung zur Seite.
Let's practice Russian language (B1-B2 level)
Let's practice Russian language (B1-B2 level)
Всем привет! This meetup is for those who learns or learned Russian and are looking for a group to practice it. I am a Russian language teacher and will help you during this event. The event repeats twice a month. There is a small fee of 5 CHF for the event. We will play word or board games, read poems, guess what a proverb or an idiom means and I might come up with other activities. If you have any suggestions let me know. The level of speaking should be B1 or higher. We will meet in the restaurant&bar of the Ibis Styles Hotel not far from Zurich HB. See you there! До скорого!
Punch Needle Workshop in Zurich
Punch Needle Workshop in Zurich
Im Punch Needle Workshop verwandelst du einfache Fäden in ein einzigartiges Kunstwerk. Punch Needle ist eine moderne und zugleich entspannende Sticktechnik, bei der mit einer speziellen Nadel Schlaufen in den Stoff gestochen werden. So entstehen strukturierte, weiche Oberflächen und ausdrucksstarke Muster. Der Workshop ist ideal, um Punch Needle kennenzulernen, kreativ abzuschalten oder in kurzer Zeit etwas Schönes mit den eigenen Händen zu erschaffen – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse. Zu Beginn des Workshops erhältst du eine kurze Einführung in die Grundlagen der Punch-Needle-Technik. Ich zeige dir Schritt für Schritt, wie die Nadel richtig verwendet wird, wie du den Faden führst und gleichmäßige Schlaufen erzeugst. Du lernst, worauf du achten musst, damit dein Motiv sauber und stabil wird. Die ruhige, gleichmäßige Bewegung macht Punch Needle besonders entspannend und perfekt für eine kreative Auszeit vom Alltag. Im Workshop kannst du zwischen zwei kreativen Optionen wählen: Option 1 – Motiv sticken (29 CHF) Du wählst ein bestehendes (oder eigenes) Motiv und stickst dieses ohne Hintergrund. Diese Option ist ideal für Einsteiger\*innen oder alle, die Punch Needle unkompliziert ausprobieren möchten. Der Fokus liegt ganz auf der Technik und dem Motiv selbst. Hier kannst du dein Werk in eine Untertasse verwandeln. Option 2 – Motiv mit Hintergrund (35 CHF) Hier stickst du dein Motiv inklusive Hintergrund. Dadurch erhält dein Werk mehr Tiefe und eine besonders schöne, flächige Struktur. Diese Option eignet sich für alle, die ihr Kunstwerk etwas aufwendiger gestalten möchten. Hier kannst du dein Werk auch in eine Untertasse verwandeln, oder als Deko aufhängen. Die maximale Workshopdauer beträgt bis zu 1 Stunde. Je nach Tempo und Design kannst du dein Werk in dieser Zeit fertigstellen oder einen grossen Teil davon umsetzen. Während des gesamten Workshops begleite ich dich persönlich, gebe Tipps und unterstütze dich bei Fragen oder Unsicherheiten. Alles darf, nichts muss – wichtig ist, dass du Freude am Prozess hast. Alle Materialien sind inklusive. Du arbeitest mit hochwertigen Garnen in verschiedenen Farben, Stoff, Rahmen und Punch Needle. Du musst nichts mitbringen – ausser Lust auf Kreativität. Dein gesticktes Werk kannst du am Ende direkt mit nach Hause nehmen, sei es als Dekoration, Geschenk oder persönliches Erinnerungsstück. Wenn du Lust hast, etwas Neues zu entdecken, kreativ zu entspannen und in kurzer Zeit ein eigenes Kunstwerk zu gestalten, ist dieser Punch Needle Workshop genau das Richtige für dich. 🧶✨
Street Dance Class - Intermediate
Street Dance Class - Intermediate
**Come join us for the** **Intermediate** **Street Dance Class** and discover Hip Hop, Commercial, Street Jazz, and more, learn useful moves, and get more confidence on a dance floor! Your teacher - **Nat ([@nat.so.fun](http://@nat.so.fun))** will guide you through all the steps, help you better understand the music, and groove with you to the best tracks. **Come and vibe with us!** Don't get discouraged by the number of people on the event page. **Our weekly crew ranges from 10 to 25 amazing humans**—regulars, first-timers, and those who skip the ‘going’ button but never miss a class 😉 [Check out what the class looks like here!](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK14dCKq9Tv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXNtemlvcGR1Y3F3dw==) **Booking is mandatory!** To ensure your participation in the class, it is mandatory to book a spot in advance. Please **visit the studio's website to book the class:** [BOOK HERE!](https://www.thevibedance.ch) *Rates?* 💃 **Single Class: CHF 29** **Special offer for NEW students:** **Starter Pack (2-Class) for CHF 35** *When?* **MONDAY** 19:30 \- 20:30 \| Intermediate Street Dance Class *Where?* **The Vibe Dance Studio** Hohlstrasse 488 8048 Zürich \~3 min from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB *More info:* Website [thevibedance.ch](https://www.thevibedance.ch) Instagram [@nat.so.fun ](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun/)and [@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) **Have a question? Contact us via DM on [Insta](thevibedance.ch), give us a call or text us!** +41 78 329 71 77 **See you on the dance floor!**
Language Exchange
Language Exchange
Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! 🚀 Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people. 💡HOW DOES IT WORK💡 1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)☀️🍹 2. The Event Host will greet you🤜🏽🤛🏾 3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flag🇪🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷 4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skill💪🏽💭
Manga Drawing Workshop Zurich
Manga Drawing Workshop Zurich
Manga zeichnen wirkt auf den ersten Blick oft kompliziert und einschüchternd. Die ausdrucksstarken Augen, besonderen Proportionen und dynamischen Figuren lassen viele glauben, dass man dafür jahrelange Erfahrung braucht. Doch genau hier setzt dieser Manga-Zeichenworkshop an: Manga zu zeichnen ist viel zugänglicher, als viele denken – wenn man die richtigen Grundlagen kennt und Schritt für Schritt angeleitet wird. In diesem Workshop lernen Erwachsene auf verständliche und entspannte Weise die wichtigsten Techniken des Manga-Zeichnens kennen. Der Kurs ist so aufgebaut, dass auch absolute Anfänger\*innen problemlos einsteigen können. Ziel ist es, Hemmungen abzubauen, neue kreative Impulse zu geben und den eigenen Zeichenstil zu entdecken. Alle benötigten Materialien sind im Kurs inklusive. Zeichenpapier, Stifte und weitere Utensilien stehen vor Ort zur Verfügung, sodass du einfach kommen und direkt loslegen kannst. Der Fokus liegt nicht auf Perfektion, sondern auf dem Freude am Zeichnen, Ausprobieren und Weiterentwickeln. Am Ende des Workshops nimmst du nicht nur deine eigenen Zeichnungen mit nach Hause, sondern auch neue Techniken und mehr Sicherheit im Zeichnen.
🤖 AI for Business: Network Learn & Grow 🤖
🤖 AI for Business: Network Learn & Grow 🤖
**What this is** A high-signal networking night for founders, developers, operators, and ambitious future founders exploring how AI can help build, run, and grow a business. Bring a concrete challenge, a workflow, or an idea you want to sharpen, and leave with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and a few strong new connections. **Where** Motel One Zurich, bar area. Head to the bar and ask for Financial Network Zurich. **When** Mondays, 19:00 to 22:00 19:00 arrivals and welcome 19:30 open discussion on AI for Business, tools, workflows, and real use cases 20:30 open networking until 22:00 **How we roll** Practical, thoughtful, and high-trust conversation. Less hype, more substance. No pitch theater, no guru performance, just real people sharing useful ideas on how AI can create leverage in business. **Who this is for** Developers, startup founders, business owners, solo builders, and aspiring founders who want to use AI in a smart, strategic, and genuinely useful way. **Bring** A real question, a current business challenge, or one AI use case you want to explore, plus a positive mindset. **Food and drinks** Order food and drinks with the waitresses whenever you like. **LINKS** Community Owner’s Direct (All Infos & Questions): Alessandro +41 76 279 32 84 WhatsApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSSmdHj7xr6F39ZAAWubX](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSSmdHj7xr6F39ZAAWubX) Financial Network Zurich: [https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-focus-and-network-workshop/](https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-focus-and-network-workshop/) Founder’s Links (Alessandro): [https://linktr.ee/alessandronfthyme](https://linktr.ee/alessandronfthyme)

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Impact Over Perfection – A Practical Approach to Accessibility
Impact Over Perfection – A Practical Approach to Accessibility
Accessibility often feels overwhelming with all its guidelines, standards and edge cases. But in practice, meaningful improvements don’t require perfection. They require empathy and a sincere motivation to create a truly usable experience for all. In this talk, we share real learnings from UX and UI projects: what actually made a difference, where teams struggled, and how small, deliberate changes created a much more inclusive experience. You’ll walk away with a practical mindset and actionable ideas to start improving accessibility in your own projects — without waiting for the “perfect” solution. By Maria Timonen & Silio Keiser from Bitforge
Uetliberg Design Networking Hike
Uetliberg Design Networking Hike
**A creative walk & talk for designers and creatives** Join us for a half-day walk and talk along the scenic Uetliberg ridge, designed to connect outside the usual networking format. No presentations. No panels. Just great people, ideas, and a shared path. We start at Triemli Station and hike up through the forest to Uto Staffel (about 1.5 hours), guided by [Mario Stipetic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariostipetic/). From there, we continue into a relaxed 1 to 1.5 hour ridge walk along the Planetenweg with views over Zürich, the lake, and the Alps. Conversations unfold naturally along the way. We move in small groups, rotate, and share thoughts on current projects, creative challenges, and topics like AI in design, or whatever emerges in the moment. We end at Gut Mädikon Hofcafé, a hidden farm café, where we spend about one hour enjoying coffee, homemade cake, and relaxed conversation. This is networking without the pressure. Just movement, fresh air, and meaningful exchange. See you there! 😇 **WhatsApp Group (Coordination)** We’ll send the WhatsApp invite after you RSVP. You can also join via Discord below. —— **The Easy Route** Prefer to skip the steep climb? Take the S10 train from Zürich HB to Uetliberg (about 20 minutes), then walk down to Uto Staffel and meet us there around 11:00 AM. Timing will be coordinated via the group on the day. **Getting Back** We walk back along the ridge to Uetliberg, either retracing the Planetenweg or taking the path near the Uetliberg tower. From there, walk down to Triemli station and catch the train home. **Physical Fitness** The initial climb takes about 1.5 hours and is steep, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. If you are unsure, take the easy route. The views are the same, and the Hofcafé cake tastes just as good. **RSVP** If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP so we can adjust the reservation at the Hofcafé. —— **📅 Date** Sunday, May 31, 2026 (Alternative rain date: June 7, 2026) **📍 Meeting Point (Start)** 10:00 AM at Triemli Station, Zürich **⏰ Duration** \~6 to 7 hours total (including lunch break) **🥾 Difficulty** Moderate (steep initial climb) **⛰️ Elevation gain** \~320 m (485 m > 805 m) **🎒 What to bring** * Hiking shoes or sturdy trail shoes (no sneakers, no sandals) * Water bottle (at least 0.5L) * Weather-appropriate layers (cooler in the forest, windy on the ridge) * Optional snack * Sun protection (hat or cap, sunscreen) **🚶 Return** \~13:30 from Hofcafé —— **🔗 Discord** Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord: ➡️ [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](http://discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk) —— **Who’s Visual Fields?** Visual Fields is a network of designers and creatives built for people to connect, support, and share with fellow experts. We have upcoming events in Zürich, Basel, and Luzern. [Check out upcoming events](http://visualfields.ch/) —— **Event policies** We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Be mindful not to make assumptions about gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Always ask for consent - for physical contact and work critique - and treat everyone and the space with respect. [All policies](https://experienc.es/policies) **Fine print (the friendly kind)** You join at your own risk. The trail includes steep, uneven, and potentially muddy sections. Please wear appropriate footwear and assess your ability. In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, the event will be postponed to June 7. By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes.
Sonification of Health Data by Charis Arnold
Sonification of Health Data by Charis Arnold
Charis Arnold will present «Klingende Werte», a project exploring data sonification in the context of multiple sclerosis. Charis will share the project's development, from initial concept to discovering data sonification through human data. The presentation covers the tools used, including TwoTone, Cavalry, and Google Sheets, and discusses future directions for making this work accessible to people living with chronic illnesses, as well as its potential applications in research. **Speaker:** [Charis Arnold](https://www.charisarnold.ch/) is a multi-disciplinary designer working in data visualization, editorial design, brand design, and illustration based in Zürich. **Agenda**: 17:00 Doors open 17:00–17:30 Drinks & chats 17:30–18:30 Presentation 18:30–19:00 Drinks & chats 19:00 Goodbye! **Format**: This session will be a presentation followed by a plenary conversation for questions and answers with our speakers. **Language**: Please note, this presentation will be held in German. **Streaming:** If you can’t be with us in person, you can join the livestream at 17:30 on Zoom. **You don’t need to register on Meetup to join virtually.** Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85774605309 Interactive Things will provide drinks and snacks and moderate the presentation.
[External Sign-up] ZUG - Cleanup Zugersee (Tag der guten Tat)
[External Sign-up] ZUG - Cleanup Zugersee (Tag der guten Tat)
🌳Join us in combating waste along the banks of the Lake Zug! On the Day of Good Deeds, we will walk along the beautiful lage of Zug, collect discarded litter and dispose of it properly. Registration required at this link: https://events.wwf.ch/de/tag-der-guten-tat-clean-up-in-zug-4a6vVj1biH/overview Most people do not realise that the Zugersee is sadly not exempt from waste. This waste has a considerable impact on nature and the environment. Due to wind, high water, and other variables, these pollutants end up in waterways and can be transported all the way to the ocean. Plastic and other waste are not only an aesthetic problem, but a concrete danger for plants, animals, and people. 📍Meeting Point Train stop Chollermulli, Zug. Meeting point by the public bike parking area on the side of Chamerstrasse. 🤩For who Adults, Families ✅Requirements Good physical condition 🍏Catering Please bring your own beverages. Snacks will be provided by Coop 🥾Equipment Hiking or trekking shoes, robust clothing, depending on the weather sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear, your own (filled) drinking bottle, work/gardening gloves (if available). We will need to get down along the bank of the lake, so please wear good shoes and clothing. ⛈Event Cancellation In case of high water or thunderstorm the event has to be cancelled you will be notified through message from Meetup. Please ensure your account is set to receive these notifications.
Web Zurich Mai 2026
Web Zurich Mai 2026
Web Zurich presents inspiring talks all about the web. Join us for the Mai 2026 meetup! We will have three talks as well as chit-chat and drinks. Whatapp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxOfVTK9nf431xHtVl3eGK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxOfVTK9nf431xHtVl3eGK) Website: [https://webzurich.ch](https://webzurich.ch) 18:30 \~ 19:00 Arrival time with drinks, chat 19:00 \~ 19:10 Welcome and introduction 19:10 \~ 19:30 *Alex Suzuki* **Monetizing JavaScript: Building Profitable Products as a Solo Developer** Lessons learned from building and launching a commercial JavaScript library as a solo developer. 19:30 \~ 19:50 *Hugo Sousa* **Ten times tea** I'm building a programming language. When I got to the frontend, I ran into a problem: React's mental model is elegant, but the mental model is at odds with the code. Hooks, effects, and render passes create a runtime that bears little resemblance to the code we write. The Elm programming language works differently and its architecture (TEA = The Elm Architecture) has been adopted by other tools over the years. So I copied it as well. My language embeds TEA at the language level, not as a library. This unlocks time-travel debugging, reproducible application state and serializable bug reports that include the entire program state. This talk covers the quick introduction of my language, TEA, why TEA is the right fit and what becomes possible when the architecture is baked into the language itself. 19:50 \~ 20:10 *Marco Gähler* **Software testing** Many old software projects don't have any tests - if the code works, why should you bother with tests? Well, you really should bother, because code changes all the time. During development, you keep adding new features which at times requires large scale modifications of the code that will inevitably alter existing functionality. And in existing projects, one still has to make updates once in a while, for example for security patches. These things will always break existing functionality and tests are the only remedy against this issue. In this talk, we will look at the basic idea of tests, how to implement them, what issues to look out for and how you can test pretty much any piece of code if your code base is well structured. 20:10 onward More drinks & chat We look forward to see you there! Location https://zurich.impacthub.ch/space/bogen_d/ Viaduktstrasse 93, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Visit our website https://webzurich.ch/ for more information about the Web Zurich community. This event is supported by Impact Hub Zürich, The global community of entrepreneurial people prototyping the future of business. At Impact Hub, you can connect, collaborate, co-work and create great content in an inspiring environment.
Tischkreissäge nutzen...aber sicher!
Tischkreissäge nutzen...aber sicher!
Entdecke die vielseitigen Möglichkeiten der Festo-Tischkreissäge! Gemeinsam bauen wir eine Holzbox und lernen dabei die wichtigsten Funktionen kennen: * Präziser Längsschnitt mit Anschlag * Präziser Querschnitt mit Anschlag * Nutenschnitt * Phasenschnitt Dabei legen wir besonderen Wert auf die **sichere Handhabung** der Maschine – für deinen Schutz, den deiner Umgebung und der Maschine selbst.
Social Circle x YouTube: Content Creators (AI & Creativity) [FREE]
Social Circle x YouTube: Content Creators (AI & Creativity) [FREE]
**[Apply here to attend](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)**[! ](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr) ⚠️**We are closing registrations 24 hours before the event.** ​Being a content creator can be a lonely grind, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for inspirational networking event, a monthly gathering supported by YouTube designed to take you from behind the lens and into the room with the people who "get it." Whether you’re stuck on an edit, looking for a collaborator, or just want to stay ahead of the algorithm, this is your home base. **Participation criteria:** We are looking for a balanced mix of participants with different levels of familiarity and sentiment toward AI. You do not need to be an expert, but you should have some experience using AI tools and be open to discussing them. We are aiming for a range of perspectives, while excluding participants who never use AI or who hold strongly negative views about it. ​📲Join our whatsapp group for content creators for updates: [https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk](https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk) ​**What to Expect:** * ​**The Spotlight:** Every month, we host a guest speaker—from veteran creators to YouTube insiders—to share real-world strategies that work. * ​**Speed Networking:** No awkward small talk. We’ve designed a high-energy "speed dating" format to help you meet 10+ potential collaborators in minutes. * ​**Niche Breakouts:** Join our **Topic Tables** to talk shop on everything around the topic of the day. * ​**The Talent Pool:** Want to be the face of the next big project? You can apply to participate in interviews * ​**Apero & Vibes:** The drinks are on us! Enjoy a curated Apero spread while you chat with the local creator community. **Timeline:** * 18:00 \| Arrival & Check\-in: NDA signing regarding YouTube technology\. * 18:30 \| Kickoff: Welcome remarks and Social Circle intro\. * 18:40 \| Guest Speaker: Industry insights \+ rapid\-fire Q&A\. * 19:00 \| Topic Deep Dives: Research sessions across 4 booked rooms\. * 19:40 \| Break: Refreshments and room reset\. * 20:15 \| Speed Networking: Fast\-paced "Creator Dating" \(5 mins per swap\)\. * 20:45 \| Wrap\-up: Final reflections back in the main room \+ after\-party details\. * 21:00 \| End\. ​**Guest Speaker: TBD** ​**🔒 Exclusive Access** ​This event is **free**, but it is [Application only](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)[.](https://luma.com/ne5e4ok7) We curate the room to ensure every attendee brings something unique to the table. ​📸 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. Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)

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Game Dev Meetup  (@Improving In-Person)
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Prompting Is Not Magic: How to Give AI Better Context
Most people use AI like a search box: they type one sentence, hope for the best, and get frustrated when the answer is generic, wrong, or useless. But getting better results from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI systems is not about memorizing magic prompts. It is about learning how to give the AI better context. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll break down how to make AI dramatically more useful by improving the way you communicate with it. You’ll learn how to give clearer instructions, provide examples, set constraints, ask for better output formats, and use follow-up questions to turn a mediocre answer into a genuinely useful one. We’ll cover practical techniques you can use immediately for work, learning, writing, coding, planning, research, and everyday problem solving. We’ll also touch on why these same ideas show up in more advanced AI systems, including RAG, agents, evaluations, and AI workflows. No technical background required. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe one real task you wish AI was better at helping you with. **What you’ll learn:** * Why “better prompting” is really about better context * How to structure requests so AI gives more useful answers * How to use examples, constraints, and output formats * How to iterate when the first answer is not good enough * How these skills connect to more advanced AI workflows This meetup is for anyone who wants to move beyond basic ChatGPT usage and start getting more practical value out of AI. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.
Cocoaheads
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**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** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD