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Realistisch-akademisches, und freies Zeichnen und Malen
\|In diesem Kurs setzst du eigene Motive um\, egal ob abstrakt\, nach einer Bildvorlage oder aus der Realität\. Dabei lernst du den richtigen Umgang mit verschiedenen Zeichen\- und Maltechniken\.
Die Fortgeschrittene haben die Möglichkeit die Geheimnisse der alte Meister zu erlernen und realistisches Zeichnen und Malen zu perfektionieren. Die traditionelle Mal- und Gestaltungstechniken wie Ölmaltechnik des 17. Jahrhunderts, Eitempera, Enkaustik, Al-Fresco, Sgraffito und Mosaik können hier erworben sein. Unter professioneller Beratung und individueller Betreuung wird in kleinen Gruppen (ausser in den Schulferien) gearbeitet.
**Einstieg und Probeunterricht** ist jederzeit möglich.
**Auskunft und Anmeldung:** marianas@gmx.ch \* 078 628 78 24 \* [www.marianas.ch](http://www.marianas.ch)
**Dienstags in Zürich**, GBMZ Sieglungslokal an der Hohlstrasse 197, von 9:45 bis 12:45 Uhr und von 18:30 bis 21:30 Uhr, Es ist für Rollstuhlfahrer geeignet.
**Freitags** und **samstags in Illnau:** von 9:30 bis 12:30 Uhr
| **Kurskosten** (inkl. Materialkosten)**:** 4 x 180 Min. = 333Fr. |
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Zürich AI | AI Tooling
Speakers:
RAG with Docling – Panos Vagenas (Docling)
Earth Observation for Enhanced Risk Awareness of Commercial Properties – Patrick Jayet (AXA)
From Models to Systems: Running and Applying LLMs in Practice – Rob Smith (SwissAI)
Agenda:
RAG with Docling – Panos Vagenas (Docling)
Join this session from the core Docling team to learn how to fully utilize your unstructured data in your AI workflows, be it for RAG, information extraction or, ultimately, any document-related agent. We will go over Docling’s main capabilities, covering how it can help address your enterprise needs, as well as giving a sneak peek of upcoming developments.
Earth Observation for Enhanced Risk Awareness of Commercial Properties – Patrick Jayet
AXA insures millions of commercial properties worldwide. To strengthen risk awareness across its insured portfolio and streamline Risk Engineering workflows, AXA’s Global Data & AI (GDAI) innovation unit has created some time ago a new initiative combining Earth Observation and computer vision. This talk will describe how the project was initiated and developed, and how it supports risk engineers by providing scalable, data-driven insights for commercial property risk assessment.
From Models to Systems: Running and Applying LLMs in Practice
Apertus is a fully open-source, multilingual foundation model built for open and reproducible AI. This talk introduces the model and shares practical lessons from deploying Apertus and other state-of-the-art models for internal users. The focus is on turning model weights into usable systems.
Cloud Platforms CH - Co-Defining Platforms
Hi everyone!
We’re continuing the conversation. For the next **Cloud Platforms Switzerland Meetup**, we’re moving from listening to *working together*.
Join us on **24.02.26** at **18:00 at isolutions @ Circle ZH** for a short welcome before we dive straight in.
This edition is about **co-defining cloud platforms** \- and questioning the idea that a single\, universal platform model can realistically serve every organization\, team\, or context\.
️ At **18:35**, **Philipp Kuntschik and Marcel Wiedemeier** will set the stage with a structured introduction to platform definitions. What do we actually mean when we talk about “platforms”? Which definitions hold up in practice, and where do they start to fall apart?
️ From there, we’ll shift into a **hands-on workshop format**. After a brief setup, we’ll split into groups by **platform type** and work through concrete questions around scope, responsibilities, and trade-offs. The objective isn’t to force alignment - it’s to make differences explicit and actionable.
Each group will briefly present their key takeaways, followed by an open discussion to compare patterns, tensions, and open questions across platform types.
We’ll conclude the structured part around **20:00**, then move into networking and apéro , and wrap up the evening at **21:00**.
If you’re involved in designing, operating, or governing cloud platforms - and you’re not fully convinced that existing models fit your reality - you’ll feel right at home.
See you there!
Practice your programming skills with Python, Js, Java, C(++) or ...
Anybody who wants to practice their programming skills is welcome. We share our ideas, learn from each other, do some exercise, ask questions, etc. This meetup is the best for those who want to improve their skills by programming and learning in a group
If you want to learn more about our Co-Learning, please have a look at our website:
[https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/](https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/)
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We have a chat group you can join to get more information:
[https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org](https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org)
(You need to create a free account if you don't already have one)
Remote participants are also welcome. You first need to join the Element chat and then get into the video call that we start at around 19:00 (if we forget, pleas ping us in the Element chat!)
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Our main languages are Python and Javascript, but we welcome every programming languages.
Some of the skills we can help you learning:
* Python and
* ... PyGame (Zero / Play)
-.... Flask
* ... Jupyter and data science
-... PySide2 / PyQt
* ... Shoebot
* C++ and
* ... Qt
* ... cmake
* ... and modern C++
* Flutter for Apps
* PHP and
* ... Vue.js
* ... Wordpress
* JS and React.js
We have a few Github repository that can be interesting to browse:: https://github.com/opentechschool-zurich/
Home Assistant
**About**
Home Assistant is an open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. It is powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
**Presentations**
1. 15’: Welcome (Urs/Reto and SCS)
2. 45’: Intro to Home Assistant and Open Home Foundation, technical deep dive on Home Assistant and Home Assistant Operating System (Stefan Agner)
3. 30’: Intro to Home Assistant integration development and current work at GARDENA (Ezra, Florian, Lukas)
Presentations start at 19:00. Afterwards we’ll have plenty of time to discuss and socialize.
**About the speakers**
* [Stefan Agner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-agner-6a43066a/) is the team-lead Home Assistant Operating System and works at the Open Home Foundation.
* [Ezra Bühler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrabuehler/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrabuehler/") is a senior embedded software developer. He maintains the GARDENA smart gateway and currently works on allowing offline operation.
* [Florian Schweikert](https://mistkratzer.li/ "https://mistkratzer.li/") is a data engineer at GARDENA and works on a Home Assistant integration.
* [Lukas Woodtli](https://ch.linkedin.com/in/lukaswoodtli) is a senior embedded software developer. He develops and maintains services on the GARDENA smart gateway.
Learn programming with Python, Java, Javascript, C(++) or ...
Dies ist ein informelles Treffen für Lernende, die ihre ersten Schritte in der Programmierung machen oder ihre Grundkenntnisse vertiefen möchten.
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This is an informal meetup, for learners that want to do their first steps in programming or want to consolidate their skills.
We spend one hour and a half working on tutorials, exercises or projects. If you need help to get started, we will help you finding a good way for learning.
You should be prepared to spend your time "doing things": just hanging around and listening might get boring, if all other people are learning on their side.
There are experienced people are around and you can ask questions as soon as their arise or bring with you questions you have had during the week.
During the last half an hour, we do a (simple) exercise together.
We speak German, English, and a few other languages.
Currently, how main programming languages are:
* Python
* Javascript
* Java
* Flutter
* C++
* C
* C#
* PHP
But you're free to learn any programming language during our Co-Learning!
If you want to learn more about our Co-Learning, please have a look at our website (no frequent updates...):
https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/
If you're starting with Python, we can suggest:
* Learning Python the hard way (https://learnpythonthehardway.org/python3/) (for Python 3).
* The Solo Learn Python 3 Tutorial (https://www.sololearn.com/Course/Python/).
* A big list of Python tutorials: https://docs.python-guide.org/intro/learning/
For Node.js:
* Nodeschool: https://nodeschool.io/
For C++
* https://de.wikibooks.org/wiki/C%2B%2B-Programmierung
* https://www.sololearn.com/Course/CPlusPlus/
Taste over Stars: Why the future of recommendations is hyper-personalised
**Are you tired of ending up in 4.5-star tourist traps?**
We've all been there: Google and TripAdvisor promise the ‘best steak in town,’ but you end up in a sponsored ranking that doesn't match your vibe. In a world full of bought reviews, the question arises: How can we find a restaurant that suits our taste from the wide selection and ratings available?
Meet **[Tobias Tröhler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-troehler)**, CEO and co-founder of Bern-based shooting star **[Taste Match](www.tastematch.io)**, at the next **Young Talents Club**. He answers questions from [Stephan Oehen](www.linkedin.com/in/stephanoehen), founder of the Young Talents Club and Managing Partner of Oehen PR.
Tobias and his team are revolutionising the restaurant scene by replacing the ‘uniformity’ of 5-star systems with a mixture of social feed and intelligent matching. Find out first-hand:
* Why the classic algorithm has had its day.
* How to find a free table in a suitable restaurant at short notice?
* What highs and lows has the founding team of this tech start-up experienced from the initial idea to the present day?
* How hyper-personalised data will change our decisions in the future?
A big thank you in advance to our location sponsor **[Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.ch/de)**. The first drink is on us!
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**Bist du es leid, in 4.5-Sterne-Touristenfallen zu landen?**
Wir alle kennen das: Google und TripAdvisor versprechen das „beste Steak der Stadt“, aber am Ende sitzt man in einem gesponserten Ranking, das nicht zum eigenen Vibe passt. In einer Welt voller gekaufter Bewertungen stellt sich die Frage: Wie finden wir in der grossen Auswahl und Ratings das Restaurant unseres Geschmacks?
Triff **[Tobias Tröhler](www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-troehler)**, Co-Founder des Berner Shooting-Stars **[Taste Match](www.tastematch.io)**, im nächsten **Young Talents Club**. Er stellt sich im Talk den Fragen von **[Stephan Oehen](www.linkedin.com/in/stephanoehen)**, Young Talents Club-Gründer und Managing Partner Oehen PR.
Tobias und sein Team revolutionieren die Gastroszene, indem sie den „Einheitsbrei“ der 5-Sterne-Systeme durch eine Mischung aus Social Feed und intelligentem Matching ersetzen. Erfahre aus erster Hand:
* Warum der klassische Algorithmus ausgedient hat?
* Wie in kurzer Zeit einen freien Platz in einem passenden Restaurant finden?
* Welche Höhen und Tiefen durchlebte das Gründerteam dieses Tech-Start-ups von der Idee bis heute?
* Wie hyper-personalisierte Daten unsere Entscheidungen künftig verändern werden?
Ein herzliches Dankeschön schon voraus unserem Location Sponsor **[Starbucks](https://www.starbucks.ch/de)**. Das erste Getränk geht auf uns!
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Conversational AI Design: A Practical Field Guide
**About the talk**
Conversational assistants aren’t “just another feature”. They are full experiences shaped by countless design decisions that must hold up in real life: messy inputs, high expectations, edge cases, and the constant tension between speed, quality, and cost.
In this talk, Gea and Alberto share what they’ve learned while designing AI-enabled assistants in different contexts (from support to retail-like journeys). Instead of focusing on hype or theory, they’ll unpack the practical choices that make the difference: how to keep conversations actionable, how to design a consistent “voice” without overdoing personality, how to define (or intentionally limit) the assistant’s identity, and how the interface and the underlying logic need to evolve together.
They’ll also touch the less glamorous, but most decisive parts of the work: when AI is the right tool (and when it isn’t), why data is the elephant in the room, what “testing” means in conversational design, and how to guide users so the assistant is easy to understand and hard to misuse without overwhelming them.
Expect a set of clear takeaways you can reuse with your own team, whether you’re starting from scratch or improving something already in production, shared through real design trade-offs, not spoilers.
**About the speakers**
[Gea Sasso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gea-sasso/) is a Senior Service Designer at Sketchin focused on service experiences where journeys, touchpoints, and contexts come together. Her work explores how services can be shaped across channels, including the interplay between digital and physical environments.
[Alberto Andreetto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoandreetto/) is a Lead Interaction Designer at Sketchin specialized in interaction design and complex digital systems. He works on defining how products behave, respond, and communicate, especially when interfaces become conversational and adaptive.
[Sketchin](https://www.sketchin.com/) is an advanced strategic-design studio that helps forward‑thinking organizations explore technology and face their next sustainable change. They combine business opportunities with customer expectations to design and deliver end‑to‑end experiences, often leveraging deep tech and AI to reshape products, services, and customer engagement.
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** The Talk is in English**
** \*Note\* The event is happening in a new room \*note\* The event will be held at ETH Zürich Maschinenbau ML, Room F34**
*We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes early of the event start, so everyone can find a seat due to high attendance. Thank you!*
Post-Meetup Dinner (Last Thursday Talks)
**Pizza, Pasta & UX: Join us for the Post-Meetup Dinner!**
Want to keep the conversation going after the UX meetup?
Join us for dinner right after!
We have reserved a table at our favorite local Italian restaurant. They have welcomed us many times with delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to unwind and discuss the evening's topics over some tasty pizza or pasta.
**Important:**
Please register here to save your seat. This reservation is exclusive to attendees of the main meetup of the same day.
See you there!
The LTT Team
Hack The Box Meetup 0x15 Onsite @ PAUSE, sponsored by Digitec Galaxus (Beginner)
Welcome to the 20th edition of the Hack The Box Zurich Meetup. We will meet in person at [PAUSE im Foifi](https://www.pauseimfoifi.ch/) for another HTB machine walkthrough. I am happy to announce [Shabin Shanmugalingam ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabin-shanmugalingam-212839169/)as a presenter, he will walk us through the exploitation of [Bucket](https://www.hackthebox.com/machines/bucket):
* Difficulty: Beginner Level
* Topics: Cloud / Enumeration / S3 Buckets
You will need:
* Your own laptop with Wi-Fi (don't forget your power adapter)
* A Hack The Box account, [register here](https://account.hackthebox.com/register) (don't use Google or LinkedIn)
* Some experience working with a terminal (cmd.exe / shell)
* *Optional*: local virtual machine running your preferred hacking OS (browser-based VM is provided alternatively)
* Motivation and good mood
The participation is free of charge. This is an onsite event, neither online-participation is possible nor recording will be provided. **Attendance is exclusive to registered participants. Please use the RSVP button to confirm your participation.**
The meetup takes place with the kind support of [Digitec Galaxus](https://www.digitecgalaxus.ch/) who are kindly hosting the event.
**Please note**: seats are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. After reaching max capacity, guests will be added to a waiting list. If you change plans, and are not able to come, please kindly release your seat for someone on the waiting-list. **Unexcused no-shows will be excluded from future participation.**
Applied GenAI in Practice: Talks, Panel & Networking (Zurich)
An evening for professionals who are actively applying GenAI in their work — across product, data, operations, and strategy.
We’re bringing together practitioners who are moving beyond experimentation and using AI to create real impact inside teams and organizations.
**Format:**
• Three short, insight-focused talks
• A straight-talking panel on what’s working (and what isn’t)
• Networking apero with people actively building and implementing GenAI
**Speakers:**
* **Friedemann Schestag** — Data & AI Engineer, Unit8
* **Karim Zeid** — Founder, Fiduza
* **Simon Heimlicher** — AI Engineering Director
This is a curated, in-person event for people who want practical perspectives, useful workflows, and high-signal conversations.
No technical background required, but a professional mindset and real interest in applied AI will help you get the most out of the evening.
**Location:** Unit8 Office, Zurich
** Date:** Wednesday, 25th of February 2026
**Time:** 18:00–21:00
️ **Capacity is limited** — please RSVP only if you plan to attend
Hosted by **GenAI 360 Zurich**.
Filmbesprechung "Das Wunder von Bern”
Liebe Filmliebhaber
**15.45 Kochen**
**17.15 Essen, um Freundschaften aufzubauen und zu pflegen**
**19.00 Film privat anschauen**
**21.15 Besprechung**
Das Drehbuch stammt von Sönke Wortmann, Rochus Hahn, Regie führte Sönke Wortmann
Wir freuen uns über jeden, der kommen kann und Freude am gemeinsamen Besprechen hat.
**Handlung:**
1954, 9 Jahre nach dem Ende des 2. Weltkrieges, gewinnt Deutschland überraschend die Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft in der Schweiz. Ein Krieg kann nur geführt werden, wenn der Wunsch nach Zugehörigkeit und Bedeutung auf etwas Höheres ausgerichtet wird - wie eine Nationalität, eine «bessere» Kultur oder die Rettung einer abstrakten Weltsicht. Der Mensch wird missbraucht und funktionalisiert: Er unterwirft sein Leben und sein gesamtes Fühlen, Denken und Verhalten einer scheinbar guten Sache und gibt sich dabei selbst und die Mitmenschlichkeit ganz auf.
Dies ist nur möglich durch eine Erziehung, in der der einzelne Mensch sich unbedeutend, ausgeliefert und weitgehend unverbunden empfinden lernt. Der einzelne Mensch hat dann nicht erlebt und glaubt nicht daran, dass er sein Leben selbst beglückend aufbauen kann - zusammen mit anderen. Er fühlt sich nur bedeutungsvoll und entwickelt Hochgefühle, wenn er zu einer höheren Aufgabe auserkoren wird. In dieser Verwirrtheit der Gefühle lässt er sich sogar auf die Schlachtbank führen und opfert voraussehbar seine Familie, Ehepartner, Kinder, Freunde, Beruf, Gesundheit oder das Leben und sein Hab und Gut. Wenn das angestrebte Höhere durch einen Krieg verloren geht, fühlt er sich gedemütigt und erniedrigt - statt vom Elend befreit.
Statt der Friede an sich und das gemeinsame Leben, führte für viele Deutsche erst der Sieg in der Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft wieder zu einem Gefühl, jemand zu sein.
Der Film «Das Wunder von Bern» zeigt aus deutscher Sicht die Weltmeisterschaft. Gleichzeitig erlaubt es das Drehbuch, nachzuvollziehen, was der Krieg und die 11-jährige Gefangenschaft eines Vaters für eine Familie, die Familie Lubanski, bedeutet. Die Mutter hatte sich alleine mit ihren 3 Kindern in den verelendeten Nachkriegsjahren durchgekämpft - jahrelang in der Hoffnung, dass sie sich bei ihrem Mann anlehnen und das Leben gemeinsam gestalten könnte. Als der Vater heimkommt, ist er ausgezehrt und psychisch zutiefst beeinträchtigt, voller Ängste aus dem Kriegsgeschehen. Er glaubt, alleine für die Familie zuständig werden zu müssen und alleine wieder das Geld zu verdienen, um seine Frau zu entlasten. Er versucht zudem mit Gewalt in der Familie wichtig zu werden, indem er mit Disziplin eine höhere Ordnung herstellt, in der Zuneigung und Milde nicht vorkommen.
Zufällig versteht seine Frau, dass seine Erziehung und all seine unmenschlichen Erlebnisse in Krieg und Gefangenschaft ihn von den Menschen fern halten. Sie verurteilt ihn nicht dafür. Sie erklärt sogar ihren Kindern, dass ihr Vater ein Opfer dieser Kriegstreiberei und Disziplinierung ist und er sich wieder der Menschlichkeit annähern muss. So taucht in seiner Phantasie im ganzen Alltagsleben immer wieder das angsterregende Kriegsgeschehen auf und erschüttert ihn.
Seine Frau versteht seine seelischen Verstümmelungen und bringt ihrem Mann einfühlsam eine neue Sicht auf das Leben nahe. Sie vertraut darauf, dass er sich verändern kann und ermöglicht ihm damit, dass er ihnen nicht fremd bleibt und in ein gefühlsverbundenes Leben eintauchen kann. Er kann innerlich mit der Zeit freudvollere Tage aufleben lassen und seine seelischen Wunden mit ihr ausheilen. Im Film ist gut nachvollziehbar, wie er nach und nach liebevoll, verständnisvoll und mitfühlend werden kann. Dies wird besonders deutlich daran, wie er sich seinem Jüngsten annähert, mit dem er die Fussballleidenschaft teilt. Symbolisch kann er seine Tränenlosigkeit überwinden, was seine Annäherung an die Mitmenschlichkeit aufzeigt.
Dieselbe Botschaft vermittelt eine Schweizer Putzfrau dem Trainer der deutschen Fussballmannschaft, Sepp Hersperger, der selbst seinen Lieblings-Fussballspieler «gerechterweise» sanktionieren und von der Mannschaft ausschliessen will, weil dieser gegen die auferlegten Regeln verstossen hat. Sie plädiert entschieden für ein anderes Menschenbild: Milde statt Strafe - als Beispiel für einen gefühlsverbundenen Umgang, der auch die Disziplinierung verhindert, durch die Krieg erst möglich wird.
Ein weiteres Beispiel für einen immer verständnisvolleren Umgang unter Menschen, zeigt sich anhand eines Sport-Reporters der von der Chef-Redaktor auserkoren wird, von der Weltmeisterschaft berichten zu dürfen, just zur Zeit seiner Hochzeitsreise mit seiner Frau. In berührender Weise löst das Ehepaar diese konfliktträchtige Situation auf, indem er sie um Verständnis bittet für seine Karrieremöglichkeiten. Sie als eingefleischte Anti-Fussballerin aus grossbürgerlichem Haus begleitet ihn sogar zum Proletarier-Sport nach Bern und zeigt ihm damit ihre Liebe. Genauso begeistert er sich für sie, so dass er darauf verzichtet, privilegiert mit dem Zug der Weltmeister mitzureisen, um stattdessen ihre Schwangerschaft zu feiern.
Die Drehbuchschreiber Sönke Wortmann und Rochus Hahn zeigen einfühlsam und detailliert viele psychologisch entscheidende Vorgänge auf, die zu einem friedlichen und verständnisvollen Zusammenleben führen.
Weitere Daten 2026 für den FIlmabend - immer am letzten Samstag des Monats:
28.3., 2026
25.4.,
30.5.,
27.6.,
29.8.,
26.9.,
31.10.,
28.11.,
19.12.
ZurichJS Meetup: All down to the types
A single broken type can ripple through your entire stack, turning a seamless deployment into a debugging nightmare. But when your types are watertight, the magic happens: code that documents itself, databases that talk to forms, and modularity without the risk.
This February, we’re stripping away the guesswork and looking at the architecture that keeps modern web apps unbreakable.
Whether you’re looking to harden your infrastructure or automate your validation logic, join us for an evening of deep-dive demos and technical insights that go way beyond the documentation.
**Agenda**
* 17:30 – **Doors open**
* 18:30 - 18:50 – **Settling in & Intro**
* 18:50 - 20:30 – **Talks and pizza**
* 20:30 – **Networking**
**Explore the detailed agenda and speaker info: [https://zurichjs.com/events/march-2026](https://zurichjs.com/events/march-2026)**
**About the organizers**
* **[Bogdan Ilie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilie-bogdan/)** is a user advocate. He's dipped his toes into Web Development, Technical Writing, Marketing, Design, and more. That makes him uniquely predisposed to identify improvement opportunities anywhere in the chain, or come up with unique solutions to problems. Nowadays, he's building websites and webapps at novu ag, using his beloved framework, Vue.
* **[Faris Aziz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/)** is a front-end master and Staff Software Engineer at Smallpdf, after his Engineering management job at Navro, a fintech company in the UK. Faris is a mentor, conference speaker, and workshop instructor, most recently at CityJS and other major conferences. He has contributed to open-source projects like Raycast and has mentored on platforms like Mentor Cruise. His projects include work on GCN, Eurosport, Discovery+, Fiit (a top UK fitness app), and he was the founding engineer of Navro in London. He also serves as a technical mentor at the Bletchley Institute.
* **[Nadja Hesselbjerg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadja-r%C3%B8mer-hesselbjerg-47002a12b/)** is a Zurich-based frontend developer with a flair for crafting sleek, user-friendly web experiences. With a passion for innovative UX/UI design, she transforms complex ideas into intuitive digital solutions. Her multicultural background adds a unique perspective to her work. When she's not coding, Nadja is likely exploring the latest design trends or enjoying the vibrant Swiss tech scene.
**Who are the awesome sponsors and partners?**
* **[Vercel](https://vercel.com/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is THE platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability needed to create at the moment of inspiration. We love Vercel because they’ve turned the "manual labor" of deployment into a simple `git push`. By handling the heavy lifting of global infrastructure and serverless scaling, Vercel allows us to focus on what we actually enjoy: building great user experiences. Whether you’re using Next.js, Nuxt, or SvelteKit, Vercel is the gold standard for shipping fast and staying in the flow.
* **[GYFF](https://www.getyourfreefast.ch/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is a Swiss platform that facilitates connections between IT experts and businesses, where they vet both the companies and the freelancers, so the collaboration goes smoothly.
**Get involved**
* Have an interesting idea?
* Something missing from all meetups in this space?
* Do you have feedback?
* Wanna buy us a coffee?
* **Got a venue idea?** We love rotating locations to showcase Zurich’s tech ecosystem. Reach out, we’re always scouting fresh spots for our upcoming events.
There are multiple ways to get in touch:
* **[conf.zurichjs.com](https://conf.zurichjs.com)** \- get your conference ticket and find out more\!
* **[zurichjs.com](http://www.zurichjs.com/)** \- the source of truth for all things zurichjs\, including all social links to follow us and interact with us online
Our goal is to create a space where everyone can bring value and feel like they are getting something out of it.
We are open to sponsorships and partnerships, and we would appreciate you **sharing the event** and message us about opportunities.
We are also committed to fostering a respectful and psychologically safe space where anyone can share their ideas. If this is your first time speaking, or if you need help preparing for a talk, we are happy to offer guidance and support.
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Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
Christians in Tech - Meetup #30 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
AI Freedom Alliance - Inaugural Summit
**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\***
**What is AI Freedom Alliance?**
AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by
professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large.
**What’s Happening?**
***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.***
This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower
humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone.
**Why Attend?**
Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business.
This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
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/
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
Columbus Arduino Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts (CARPE) (Check Location)
Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration!
This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired.
(NOTICE - Location change!) This session will be at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Library in the Conference Room 2.






























