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Two very different, complementary topics for our June evening. One on the small, everyday habits that make teams actually collaborate. The other on how a platform and a cultural movement transformed IT in the public sector. Here's what's planned for the evening: 17:30 - 18:00 - Arrival and first drinks 18:00 - 18:45 - Micro Habits for better Teamwork by Dr. Denniz Dönmez 18:45 - 19:30 - From DevOps to Digital Sovereignty: How a Movement Became a Platform by Syrian Hadad 19:30 - 20:30 - Networking, Open Space & More drinks\* **Micro Habits for better Teamwork** Great teamwork is like solving a puzzle, and not like playing poker, it's not about playing against each other, but rather achieving real collaboration. Micro Habits are psychological hacks that create big results in teams. Micro Habits for Better Teamwork span seven behavioral domains, such as taking responsibility, creating psychological safety, and testing our assumptions. Each provides concrete, small, actionable behaviors that lead to major improvements in collaboration. This talk presents practical, everyday tools based on real-world experience that can be applied immediately to make teamwork easier and more effective, without lengthy coaching programs or complex team-development processes. With Micro Habits, teams unlock their full potential step by step. **Dr. Denniz Dönmez** Scientific agilist and co-creator of Micro Habits for better Teamwork. 15 years experience leading teams and consulting market leaders with a background and PhD in agile methods. **From DevOps to Digital Sovereignty: How a Movement Became a Platform** IT in the public sector is anything but simple: long-established landscapes, strict regulatory requirements, complex processes, and often more than 500 business applications that must be operated reliably. For a long time, this meant ordering individual servers, databases, DNS entries, firewall rules, and storage, then assembling everything manually. Every application was unique. Pets instead of cattle. This talk tells the story of how the DevOps idea took hold in exactly this environment — first as a cultural movement, and later as a concrete operating and architectural model. Step by step, individual infrastructure evolved into a platform, manual work into automation, and isolated solutions into standardization. The result: the Aargau Cloud Platform and a dedicated platform engineering team. In an environment shaped by legacy systems, federal structures, and long lifecycle expectations, platform thinking becomes the foundation for digital sovereignty: maintaining control, reducing dependencies, and still staying innovative — without simply handing everything over to others. **Syrian Hadad** Syrian Hadad is a CTO and long-standing technology and platform leader in the public sector. Among other achievements, he built the Aargau Cloud Platform and helped establish DevOps, cloud, and architecture topics strategically within the organization. Together with the IT organization of the Canton of Aargau, he won the 2023 Digital Economy Award (Digital Excellence) for the consistent transformation toward platforms, cloud-native technologies, and modern governance. Many thanks to our **sponsors**: * Catering Sponsor: **DevOpsDays Zürich** https://www.devopsdays.ch/ * Location Sponsor: **Digicomp** https://www.digicomp.ch/ \* contact us min. 3 days prior to the event if you prefer a vegan option.

**A Women’s Movie Night for Self-Discovery & Liberation** Some stories touch the places we rarely speak about — the longing to feel confident, alive, seen, and at home in our own bodies. Join us for a women-centered movie night featuring *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*, a bold, tender, and surprisingly funny film about self-permission, body acceptance, and the courage it takes to reclaim parts of ourselves we may have silenced. This gathering is for women who are craving something deeper than an ordinary night out. It is for those who want community, honest reflection, and a space where conversations about confidence, freedom, shame, desire, and self-worth can unfold with warmth and respect. We’ll watch the film together, then open space for optional sharing and connection. No pressure to speak. No need to arrive with answers. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your willingness to witness what this story may awaken in you. This is an evening for women who are ready to feel more liberated, more embodied, and more deeply connected to themselves. Come for the movie. Stay for the conversation, the community, and the quiet reminder that it is never too late to meet yourself in a new way. *** The film is a 2022 comedy-drama directed by Sophie Hyde, starring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack, and its story centers on a woman exploring confidence, intimacy, pleasure, and self-acceptance later in life. Host: Tripura Sundari: Female Embodiment Telegram Chat: https://t.me/livingvital Tickets: CHF 22 to 33 .-

**_DE_** (_EN below_): Wir, Peter und Patrick, sind zwei Physiotherapeuten mit einer Leidenschaft für Sport und Bewegung. Bei unserem **Gruppenfitness Training** trainierst du gemeinsam mit anderen, das motiviert, macht Spaß und hilft, dranzubleiben. Wir kombinieren Kraft, Ausdauer, Beweglichkeit und funktionelle Übungen, passend für alle Fitnesslevels. **Wichtig:** Bitte kommt in bequemer Sportkleidung. Wer nicht direkt auf dem Boden trainieren möchte, bringt gerne eine Matte mit. Du kannst an einem kostenlosen Probetraining teilnehmen. Danach besteht die Möglichkeit, ein Trainingsabo zu lösen: • 5 Trainings: 160 CHF • 10 Trainings: 280 CHF • 20 Trainings: 490 CHF Werde Teil unserer aktiven Community und erlebe, wie viel Energie Gruppentraining geben kann! **_EN_** We, Peter and Patrick, are two physiotherapists with a passion for sports and movement. In our **group fitness sessions**, you train together with others! it’s motivating, fun, and helps you stay consistent. We combine strength, endurance, mobility, and functional exercises, suitable for all fitness levels. **Important:** Please wear comfortable sports clothing. If you prefer not to train directly on the ground, feel free to bring a mat. You can join a free trial session. After that, you have the option to choose a training package: • 5 sessions: CHF 160 • 10 sessions: CHF 280 • 20 sessions: CHF 490 Become part of our active community and experience how energizing group training can be!

**PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE: PREPARATION & INTEGRATION CIRCLE** **Trust · Surrender · Integrate** **The medicine begins long before the ceremony.** **Change of location** **Kasheme (Find András with the red hat)** And it continues long after. What truth are you afraid to meet inside yourself? What rises in you when you stop running from yourself? [Please get a mandatory free or supporter ticket on Eventfrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/psychedelic-medicine-preparation-integration-circle-7458960183978368254.html). Inspired by the living wisdom of the AI'Kofan, Wixarika, Yawanawá, and the Andean cosmovision – with deep respect for the wisdom of these traditions and cosmovisions. A weekly circle for those preparing for psychedelic medicine and for seekers wanting deeper understanding through mysticism, somatic work, shadow exploration, science-based grounding, and the wisdom of indigenous tribes. Includes: • group sharing • somatic grounding • intention support • honest conversations • Q&A • gentle integration / elaboration support This is a fully sober space — no substances are used here. The work is preparation, integration, and inner clarity. About András András brings over 25 years of experience in human transformation, emotional intelligence, somatic awareness, coaching, and ecstatic mysticism. His work is rooted in presence, intuition, grounded compassion, and an embodied understanding of inner pathways shaped by grief, renewal, indigenous teachings, and the raw honesty of the human heart. He is also a student of the Ecstatic Mysticism program by AWE, which blends psychology, transpersonal insight, embodied practice, indigenous wisdom, and ritual work across pathways such as psychedelic medicine, sexuality, death and grief, and liminality — grounding expanded consciousness into real, lived transformation. Lovingly, András / Psysoul

A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow. Discover more about me and my work on: https://thebecomingfield.com/

**Queer & Inclusive Bootcamp – Wednesday! 🏋️‍♀️✨** Want to move, feel strong, and share a fun, inclusive experience? Join our **Wednesday Queer Bootcamp**! 💪 **What to expect:** * Varied exercises for all fitness levels * Strength, cardio, and mobility * Group motivation and positive energy 🌈 **Why join us?** * A **safe and inclusive space** to move at your own pace * Connect with the queer community while staying active * Feel good in your body and mind 📍 **Location:** Kernstrasse 41, 8004 Zürich, Schulhaus Kern 🕒 **Time:** 18:30–19:30 🎟 **Sign-up / Info:** [WhatsApp ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L4fvo1RmDob7Z6rZ5y48mX?mode=gi_t) **Languages:** EN-DE‑PT‑FR 🗣️ Everyone is welcome!

After a two-year pause, the National Animal Rights Day (NARD) (https://thenard.org/) is returning to Zürich! The NARD is a global day of remembrance and solidarity: a moment for people in cities around the world to come together, pause, and collectively acknowledge and commemorate the immense scale of animal suffering that takes place, largely out of sight, in our everyday world. It is also an affirmation that another way of living is possible. For many of us, such gatherings serve as a reminder of why we care, and that there exists a community that stands for the same principles. Alongside commemoration, it also includes a celebration of the progress that is being made towards reducing animal suffering. This is a **legally registered, peaceful demonstration** to stand up for animal rights. It’s **not** a disruptive or confrontational protest. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and welcoming to everyone. 👥 ***Our Meetup Plan*** Going to an event like this on your own can feel intimidating and overwhelming 😬. It’s easy to feel unsure about where to stand, who to talk to, or whether you’ll end up alone in the crowd. That’s why we’re going together in a supportive, like-minded group of familiar faces to talk to, walk with, and share the energy of the day 💬🌱. Let's meet directly at **Züghusplatz at 13.45.** The demonstration takes place 14.00-16.00. If there is enough interest after, we can also go for a drink or food together. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ❓***FAQ*** ***Do I need to be vegan to join?*** No. If you care about animals and believe they deserve compassion and protection, you’re welcome. Even if you're just curious, coming along can a novel chance to see what these kinds of demonstrations are really like, to hear what people around the world care about 🌍, and to reflect on where you stand. ***Is this one of those disruptive protests?*** No 🚫. The march is fully legal and registered with the city. ***I’m shy / quiet / not the activist type. Is this still for me?*** Yes. You don’t need to be loud, extroverted, or used to activism to take part. Just being there is already a meaningful act of solidarity. Note: I am not an official organiser of the demonstration, the original event posting can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/z%C3%BCghusplatz/zurich-national-animal-rights-day-2026/1721934025812727/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you're curious, open, and feel some pull toward this kind of new experience, come along 🌟. It can be meaningful, eye-opening, and fun 👣💬. Bring a friend, a family member, or just yourself. We hope to see you there. 💚 Join the WhatsApp group for easier coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KbwSjAl4UOKFeVmoKHTXoE

**After Work Painting in der Kreativwerkstatt Zürich** Feier den Feierabend mal anders! Anmeldung: [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design) Tauche ein in Farbe, Pinsel und gute Vibes – ganz ohne Druck oder Vorkenntnisse. Wir malen, plaudern, trinken vielleicht ein Glas und lassen den Alltag einfach draußen. Kleine Runde – max. 10 Personen – so bleibt’s persönlich, gemütlich und kreativ. Ab 18:30 Uhr geöffnet – komm, wann es dir passt! Donnerstags (check die aktuellen Daten auf unserer Homepage) \-\-\- End your workday in a creative way! Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, chatting, and unwinding — no pressure, no experience needed. Just drop in, grab a brush, and let your creativity flow. Small group – max. 10 people – cozy, personal & inspiring. Doors open at 6:30 pm – come whenever it suits you! Thursdays (check the latest dates on our website) Sign up at [www.kreativwerkstatt.design](http://www.kreativwerkstatt.design)

Dear friends, food lovers, and EatPositive Switzerland family, We are back with the next potluck on June 7th in the same location as last time :) Also this month’s gathering will be as always all about **food, connection, and community**. Plenty of time to share stories, inspire one another, and enjoy a cosy afternoon/early evening together. **Program Overview:** 16:30 \| Arrival & Set\-up of dishes 17:00 \| Buffet Feast where we enjoy everyone’s homemade creations 19:30 \| Cleanup together **What to Bring?** 🍽 Your own plate, cutlery & serving utensils 🌱 A vegan dish (for at least 4 people) or as much as you would eat 💚 Every event is unique and unrepeatable. The mix of people, food, and energy creates something wonderful. Very much looking forward, Iri & the EatPositive Team 💚

**Registration:** Register on the Elevate Tech website to attend: https://www.elevate-tech.ch/event-details-registration/women-in-ai-from-ideation-to-driving-responsible-impact-hosted-by-six **Time and Location:** 04\. Juni 2026\, 17:30 – 21:00 SIX Convention Point, Pfingstweidstrasse 110, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland **About the event:** Join us for an inspiring evening of innovation and empowerment! The event is themed around how to turn AI ideas into real, sustainable, and governed value. It aims to guide the audience through the lifecycle of an AI solution, from the moment an idea emerges to ensuring it remains valuable, reliable, and well-governed in production. Discover how **AI is transforming industries**, as leading women in the field share their expertise and insights. Listen to engaging talks on scaling machine learning and AI-powered data access in an event that will showcase the **women driving change** in the world of AI and data science. In addition to the main event, we will host **speed-mentoring sessions** featuring senior leaders from SIX and UBS, as well as the event speakers. If you'd like to participate in these sessions, please get a mentoring session ticket as well as your event ticket. This event is a collaboration between Elevate Tech and SIX. **Agenda:** * 16:00 – 17:00 Mentoring Sessions with SIX and UBS Senior Leaders * 17:30 Opening (Julinda Gllavata) * 17:35 Welcome to SIX & Introduction to Elevate Tech * 17:40 **Jenny Chang,** Head Innovation Hub, SIX Financial Information. *From Idea to Value: Building the Right AI Solution* * 18:00 **Julinda Gllavata,** UBS: *AI in Production: Monitoring and Sustaining Value* * 18:20 **Dr. Rehana Harasgama**, Attorney-at-Law, Partner at Kellerhals Carrard. *The Architecture of Trust: Governance Frameworks for Responsible AI.* * 18:40 Q&A for everyone * 19:00 Networking Apéro Don’t miss the chance to connect and network! Registration for this event is free, with an optional donation to Elevate Tech. Register on the Elevate Tech website to attend: https://www.elevate-tech.ch/event-details-registration/women-in-ai-from-ideation-to-driving-responsible-impact-hosted-by-six Follow us on LinkedIn to receive event information early! https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-tech-ch

**ECSTATIC DANCE ZÜRICH · Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremony · Singing Circle · Sharing Circle · Acoustic vibe journey · Potluck · Family friendly** Theme: “SENSUAL EARTH” PLEASE BE AWARE OF LOCATION: Good weather: Adliswil 14:00-18:30: cacao ceremony, singing, dancing (no djing) Rainy weather: Rampe70, 18:30-21:30 shorter cacao, singing, dancing (maybe djing) Please check our whatsapp/telegram or website on Friday evening, we'll decide about the final location and will update our platforms. Step into a slower, softer rhythm of connection in the heart of the Adliswil forest from An afternoon of BBQ, singing, conscious connection, and a gentle embodied dance journey in nature. Sensual Earth invites you into a grounded exploration of movement, presence, and connection with the body. We gather around food, cacao, singing, gentle recorded music mixes, and authentic connection in a relaxed forest atmosphere — ending the evening together around the fire. 🎟️ Tickets at the door: Late Bird price plus an additional 10 CHF (Cash or TWINT) **✨ FIRST TIME FREE — limited tickets available.** **Valid once per person — you must claim a free ticket on Eventfrog to use this offer.** 🎟 Get your ticket (free or regular): [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/long-outdoors-ecstatic-dance-party-zuerich-world-music-7458904265911735517.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/spirituality/long-outdoors-ecstatic-dance-party-zuerich-world-music-7458904265911735517.html) 🚪 Doors open at 13:40 🥗 Potluck: please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share 👨‍👩‍👧 Families, children are welcome 🔊 ACOUSTIC VIBE JOURNEY On this event, we will use our portable Bluetooth speaker with a carefully curated prerecorded mix focused on gentle flow, conscious movement, and connection. 🍵 Please bring your own cup for cacao + instruments for the singing circle Please note: at most of our events 20–50 beautiful souls are dancing with us. Grillplatz Chopfholz Adliswil [https://maps.app.goo.gl/SJcuL1iUxNaDTL6M9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SJcuL1iUxNaDTL6M9) **✨ WHAT TO BRING** **comfortable clothes, water bottle, your own cup** **✨ WHAT TO EXPECT** **• Sound Healing · Cacao Ceremony · Singing Circle · Sharing Circle · Acoustic vibe journey · Potluck · Family friendly** **• warm-up & playful exercises** **• ecstatic free dance** **• uplifting music & conscious community, sharing circle** **✨ WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE** **• stress release** **• more energy** **• authentic expression** **• real human connection** **✨ THE SCIENCE OF DANCE** **• reduces stress and increases endorphins** **• improves emotional regulation** **• strengthens social bonding and wellbeing** **✨ WHAT PEOPLE SAY** **⭐ 4.9 Meetup Rating (32 ratings)** “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin Tribe are of the sweetest kind — pure angels! You can truly feel the magic.” — Pascal “The Ecstatic Dance with the Yanantin Tribe was simply magical. I felt free, safe, and completely in the moment.” — Cindy Colore Space guidelines • no alcohol • silence on the dance floor • no phones on the dance floor • barefoot or dance shoes — your choice **Sound Healing by Alice and András** **We use instruments like singing bowls, wind chimes, drum, and gentle voice, along with palo santo or sage for energetic cleansing. These vibrations support release, grounding, and guide you back into inner harmony.** Come dance, breathe and celebrate being alive. EVENTS GALLERY [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) Lovingly 💜 Alice & András Yanantin Tribe Please note: The theme, schedule, date, and time may gently evolve as we refine the experience. We always do our best to create the most beautiful event for you, so small adjustments may be made along the way.

# EYE GAZING ## HERZ BEGEGNUNG ### im Augenblick. **Für alle, die weitergehen wollen – aber Blockaden spüren.** Du bist willkommen, genau so, wie du bist. Hier darf alles sein. Ein sicherer, geschützter Raum, in dem du Blockaden lösen darfst, dich wieder spürst und Verbundenheit wirklich erfährst. Getragen. Geerdet. Ganz. *** ## WAS DICH ERWARTET Geführtes Eye Gazing / Augenkontakt Meditation, Musik & Singen Raum für Herzöffnung, tiefe Verbindung & Stille Achtsame Begegnung in sicherer Gruppe Stärkung der Akkakortes – Energiezentren für Liebe, Vertrauen & Verbindung *** ## Für dich Mehr Sicherheit und Leichtigkeit im Alltag Ein getragenes Gefühl von Nähe und Vertrauen Innere Balance durch den Energieaustausch Ein Gefühl von Ganzheit, Verbundenheit und Fülle *** ## Was dich nährt Weibliche und männliche Energie treffen sich in Achtsamkeit und bewusstem Austausch. In bedingungsloser Liebe, Annahme und achtsamem Füreinander. Hier darf alles hochkommen, was gesehen und verwandelt werden will. Du bist nicht allein. Wir sind verbunden. *** ## Du gewinnst Mehr Erdung und innere Stabilität Stärkere Verbindung zu dir selbst und anderen Ein tiefes Gefühl von getragen sein im Leben. Neue Energie, Klarheit und Lebensfreude *** ## WANN 19.00 – 22.00 Uhr ## *** ## ENERGIEAUSTAUSCH 18.– bis 108.– nach eigenem Ermessen oder nach Möglichkeit *** ## ANMELDUNG & KONTAKT Franziska Landis Praxis ARIS – Heilende Begleitung 078 717 03 55 077 48 56 311 *** ##

Join us Sunday, June 7th at 10am for a gentle beginner-friendly yoga flow in Goodale park with Victoria, one of our very own vegan community members and certified yoga teacher! Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a long time practitioner, this class is designed to help you slow down, stretch, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Expect a relaxed, accessible flow focused on easing tension, moving mindfully, and leaving you feeling a little more grounded. All levels welcome! Bring water and a yoga mat (or towel if you don’t have a mat). A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated, but payment is absolutely not required to attend and enjoy class. A Venmo QR code will be available on-site for anyone who would like to contribute. The class duration will be one hour from 10-11am. After class, we’ll head to Woodhouse Vegan for anyone who wants to keep the good vibes going over food and conversation 🌱

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us this Pride season to paint your own pride on rocks, paper, canvas, and yes- we are bringing back the bricks! Come create and paint with us. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library Meeting Room D.