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WARGA - military inspired warrior yoga + learn German
a concept for ambitious athletes, non-yogis, and anyone ready to challenge both body and mind. WARGA combines the intensity of functional strength training with the mobility and discipline of yoga — all set against the backdrop of Lake Zurich.
This is not a whisper-and-meditate yoga class.
This is sweat, focus, resilience, and full energy output.
💥 The method combines:
Ashtanga Yoga
Power Yoga
Mobility Training
Functional strength exercises with physiotherapy-based principles
Designed to help you:
Improve mobility
Release tension
Build strength and focus
Develop mental and physical resilience
🌧 Weather? Doesn’t matter.
Rain sessions come with a motivational surprise for the tough ones.
📍 4 minutes from Küsnacht train station
🗓 Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 PM | Starting May 5, 2026
💰 CHF 35
Created by a therapeutic yoga teacher and inspired by real military experience during a KFOR deployment, WARGA was designed specifically for strong bodies that need mobility, recovery, and mental balance without losing intensity.
Train hard. Recover better. Then jump into Lake Zurich afterward.
Zürich AI | Agentic Loops
**Sponsored by:**
***\- ACP***
***\- TD SYNNEX***
***\- Technopark Winterthur***
**Partner-led and partner-branded by**: ***Microsoft***
Speakers:
* Firas Cheaib (ACP) – When Models Become the Commodity
* Victor Chibotaru(LogicStar AI) – Shipping Faster, Drowning Sooner
Abstract:
When Models Become the Commodity
ACP Engineering works extensively with LLMs to write production code across a small team. What makes that work is not the models, but the groundwork laid before them: a portfolio of Python projects sharing the same tooling, structure, tests, CI, and linters, the same conditions that already made the codebase easy for humans to navigate. That foundation is what powers the current build of ACP-M, ACP's industrial IoT platform for manufacturing customers, and an early agentic-loop prototype now running internally. The next step is enabling customers to automate their own operations the same way. Doing that requires the same kind of preparation on their side: turning fragmented operational data into knowledge graphs, unified namespaces, and typed semantic layers, so that agents act on information that is short, focused, and reliable. Once that environment exists, the model becomes a commodity. What matters is enterprise processes and domain knowledge, not which model happens to be in fashion that quarter. Attendees will leave with a concrete way to assess whether their own environment is ready for agents at all, and what it takes to get there
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Shipping Faster, Drowning Sooner
AI ships your features faster than ever, but it also ships bugs faster than ever. Code got cheap, maintenance didn't: customer complaints stack up, Sentry alerts overflow, and triaging the pile is still as expensive as it ever was. I'll show how LogicStar finds bugs across your Sentry, Jira and codebase, separates signal from noise, and helps your team fix issues that matter.
Practice German
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/HN0T) or**
**[tickets.social-circle.ch](https://tickets.social-circle.ch)**
**Deutsch Speed Conversations & Games – in Partnership with [Berlitz](https://www.berlitz.com/en-ch/language-centers/zurich)**
Want to practice your German in a relaxed and fun way?
Join us for an evening full of conversations, laughter, and games — open to all levels from A1 to B1!
Together with [Berlitz](https://www.berlitz.com/en-ch/language-centers/zurich), one of the city’s most engaging language schools focused on interactive, practical learning, we’ve prepared a social night where you’ll meet new people and boost your German confidence.
📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event:
[https://link.social-circle.ch/JwLN](https://link.social-circle.ch/JwLN)
(if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)
**Evening program:**
🕖 **Speed-friending Conversations:**
Rotate every few minutes and chat with different partners. Great for practicing spontaneous speaking in a low-pressure environment.
🕖 **Games**
Play games like "Tabu" for higher levels or "Quick buzz" or "Das Dings" both word guessing games for lower levels.
There will also be conversation cards.
Whether you’re just starting or already conversational, you’ll leave feeling more confident — and with new friends.
Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**
Speak effortlessly to any audience - Toastmasters Zuriberg
**This Meeting’s Theme: “Horizon”**
In public speaking, the horizon is that limitless line of your own potential ! It’s about having the vision to see beyond your comfort zone, expand your audience's perspective , and bring new ideas to light . Every speech is a chance to push that line a little further back. So come ready to aim high, broaden your views, and discover what's waiting just over the edge!
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You can **pay directly via Meetup**!
For this meeting, we’re collecting **CHF 37**, which also includes a delicious dinner prepared by the restaurant. That’s dinner *and* personal growth in one go—what a deal! ️✨
Per default, you're in for the vegetarian option. If you want meat, let us know via PM before Sunday!
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\*\* Practice public speaking, sharpen your communication, and grow your leadership skills\*\*
Ever wanted to feel more confident speaking in front of others? Or perhaps become a better communicator and leader?
Toastmasters is the perfect place to challenge yourself in a warm, supportive, and safe environment. Here, you can practice, learn, grow, mentor, and share—while having a laugh or two along the way.
With over **16,600 clubs worldwide**, Toastmasters helps people reach their full potential as confident speakers and inspiring leaders.
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\*\* Welcome to Zuriberg Toastmasters Club\*\*
We usually meet on the **1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday** of each month in the beautiful **Zunftsaal** at *Restaurant Weisser Wind* in Zurich.
(We’ll always notify you if there's a change in venue.)
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**️ What to expect at a meeting**
Each meeting is hosted by the **Toastmaster of the evening**, who welcomes guests and introduces the *Word of the Day*.
Then, we move into the main event:
**️ Prepared Speeches** – 3–4 speeches, each 5–7 minutes long
**️ Dinner Break** – Enjoy a delicious meal together
\*\* Speech Evaluations\*\* – Supportive and constructive feedback
\*\* Table Topics\*\* – Fun impromptu speaking, open to guests too!
\*\* Meeting Evaluation\*\* – A general overview and suggestions for improvement
**️ Guest Feedback & Closing** – Share your thoughts and wrap up the evening
\*\* After-Hours Conversations\*\* – Stick around for drinks and good chats
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**❓ FAQs**
**Do I have to speak at my first meeting?**
Nope! You’re welcome to just observe. If you feel comfortable, you can introduce yourself and maybe even try Table Topics. Totally optional!
**Is there a teacher or instructor?**
There’s no formal instructor. The club is run by elected members, and learning happens through practice and peer feedback. You’ll receive a speaking guidebook and can also request a mentor.
**Do I have to pay for the dinner?**
Yes, the CHF 37 fee covers dinner and the venue. Soft drinks are not included and cost approx. CHF 6.
**How many people attend?**
Usually between **20–30 people**, a mix of members and guests. Meetup RSVPs mostly reflect guest numbers.
**What is Toastmasters International?**
A nonprofit founded in 1924 with **16,400+ clubs** in **141 countries**, Toastmasters helps people become better speakers, communicators, and leaders.
**Can anyone join?**
Yes! Anyone **18 or older** is welcome to become a member.
**What is the refund policy?**
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations. But we know that life can get in the way, so guests cancelling two or more days prior to the event are welcome to reach out via private message and we can coordinate a visit at a later date without further charges.
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We look forward to seeing you—whether it’s your first word or your first speech.
Come for the skills, stay for the stories!
Motivational Book Club: The "Let Them" Theory
📖 **Upgrade your reading habit and connect with a community focused on growth** 📚
🎟 **Entry:** Free
🗓 **Date:** Tuesday 12.05 (other option 26.05)
🕗 **Time:** 19:00 – 20:30 📍
**Location:** [ANNTIN studio, ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**[Glattbrugg train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6XoEGBx1ahV9utHB7)**
(10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon)
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**What to expect**
📖 **19:00 – 20:00:** Group discussion & book insights
☕ **20:00 – 20:30:** Unmoderated social time & connections
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Reclaim your focus and get inspired! In a world of digital distractions, we’re coming together to dive into **"The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins.**
This is a space to stay motivated through the ups and downs of life by sharing how these ideas actually work in practice.
We’ll spend the first hour exchanging observations about the book as a group. The final 30 minutes are unmoderated, giving you the chance to chat naturally in smaller groups or one-on-one. It’s an easy-going way to take some time for yourself, get back into reading, and meet like-minded people who value personal development.
🎟 The book club is free, however, if you want to support the owners of [ANNTIN studio](https://www.anntin.ch/), simply order a hot drink during the meeting ☕
⚠️ **Please cancel if you know you can't come**, so we can prepare the space accordingly.
**In case of any questions contact us here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)
Boost your Confidence - Public Speaking & Presentation Skills with Toastmasters
**Ready to Speak Up with Confidence? Join Us at WintiSpeakers! 🎤💥**
Discover how fun and rewarding public speaking can be with WintiSpeakers! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen advanced skills, our club offers a friendly and supportive environment for learning, practicing, and growing as a speaker.
**Why Join WintiSpeakers?**
* **Develop Public Speaking Skills**: Get hands-on experience with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback.
* **Build Confidence**: Speak in front of an encouraging audience and see your self-confidence soar.
* **Improve Your English**: Practice and refine your English communication skills in a supportive setting.
* **Leadership Opportunities**: Gain experience leading meetings and teams, perfect for enhancing workplace and international communication.
**What to Expect:**
Our meetings are relaxed yet structured, making it easy to jump in and learn. Each session includes:
* **Prepared Speeches**: Members present speeches to improve their speaking abilities.
* **Impromptu Speaking**: Fun, quick-speaking activities to help you think on your feet.
* **Feedback & Encouragement**: Gain valuable insights from peers to refine your skills.
**Guests Are Always Welcome!**
Curious to try it out? Guests can join for free, and we usually have 2–3 new faces each meeting. It’s a great way to experience the club and see how Toastmasters can help you become the confident speaker and leader you want to be!
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*“Joining WintiSpeakers changed my life – I went from avoiding the stage to owning it!”* – Nico
*“The skills and friendships I’ve gained here have been incredible. This is the best step you can take for your career and personal growth!”* – Kai
**Connect with us to learn more:**
[Website](https://winti-speakers.ch/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wintispeakers) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wintispeakers) \| Email: info@winti\-speakers\.ch
🎲 *Sold Out* Stranger Games – Play Board Games You've Never Tried! 💎
**Every 4th Tuesday in Oerlikon \| Explore 6\-7 curated tables of underplayed treasures**
**🎟️ [\[Get Your Ticket - CHF 5\]](https://eventfrog.ch/Strangergames)**
* 📍 ***Exclusive New Location:*** *Mama Shelter – Lobby / Library Area*, right next to *Bahnhof Oerlikon*.
📱 ***Smart ZSP Features***\*:\* Self check-in using your *Eventfrog email or ticket ID*, plus reserve your game table *12–24 hours before the event* (link provided before the event).
***[ZFG SpielPass](https://zfgs.life/SpielPass)***
* **🎲 6-7 Curated Tables:** Hidden gems & unique games you rarely see.
* **🎮 Game Masters:** At every table explaining the rules (**no manuals needed!**).
* **🧩 Diverse Genres:** Euro, abstract, thematic, quirky.
* **🕢 Timing:** Arrive by **19:30** to browse & choose your table.
**🔄 HOW IT WORKS:** Browse tables → Pick your game → Game Master explains → Play & discover!
**🤔 WHY ZFG?** Tired of playing the same games? **Stranger Games** spotlights brilliant, underplayed titles that deserve more love. ZFG is Zurich's most vibrant non-profit gaming community — no cliques, just exploration and friends. **80% come solo** and find their table immediately.
**🌐 See our 80+ game collection: [Website](https://zurichfungamers.com/list-of-games)**
**🎟️ [\[Secure Your Spot - CHF 5\]](https://eventfrog.ch/Strangergames)**[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/Strangergames)*(Regular? See our Annual Legends Pass option on DOPI and Ladies night Listings)*
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Organization Development Events This Week
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OWASP Switzerland Community Event, May 2026
The OWASP community is getting together for another meetup in May 2026! Join us for some security talks 🔐, good company 🤝, and a little aperitif 🍕.
**Program:**
**16:00** - **Doors open**: Grab a drink, meet old and new friends from the OWASP Switzerland community
**16:30** - **Hello from OWASP Switzerland**
**16:40 - Talk: AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) (Markus Rollwagen, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS)**
**17:25** **-** **(10min break)**
**17:35 - Talk: Using HoneyPots to protect critical Infrastructure (Giulio Grazzi, Head IT Security, SRF)**
**18:35** - **(10min break)**
**18:45 - Talk: We Tried to Detect Prompt Injection in Coding Agents. Here's What Broke (Paulo Martins, Principal Security Engineer, GitLab)**
**19:30 - Networking & Pizza 🍕 & Aperitif**🍷- Grab a bite and chat with old and new friends
**Talks Details:**
**AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) (Markus):**
Software development is undergoing a fundamental shift. AWS’s AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC) positions AI not as a mere assistant, but as a central collaborator across the entire SDLC — from requirements to deployment. In this session, we’ll explore how AI-DLC’s three phases — Inception, Construction, and Operations — redefine team workflows, and what this means for security: how AI enforces organization-specific security standards consistently, maintains human oversight at critical decision points, and ensures traceability from requirements to deployment. We’ll discuss the security opportunities and risks this methodology introduces, and how teams can adopt AI-DLC while keeping security a first-class citizen in every “bolt.”
**Using HoneyPots to protect critical Infrastructure (Giulio):**
How do you protect your critical infrastructure in the days of agentic ai and very limited options on your hosts? You need to get creative and use stone age tech. I’ll give you some insights, from our journey and pitfalls you might be facing (and should be avoided :))
**We Tried to Detect Prompt Injection in Coding Agents. Here's What Broke (Paulo):**
As a community, we are delegating a significant part of our development workflow to agents, and as the use cases grow, the risk of prompt injection keeps increasing - to the point that it made it to the top of the OWASP LLM Top 10. In this talk, I'll explore the concept of "detect and prevent prompt injection" and why it is particularly hard to do for coding agents.
**Speaker Details:**
**Markus Rollwagen**
Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, based in Switzerland
Markus enjoys deep dive technical discussions, while keeping an eye on the big picture and the customer goals. With a software engineering background, he embraces infrastructure as code and is passionate about all things security.
**Giulio Grazzi**
Head IT Security, SRF
From bike messaging to networking to infosec - always maximize never max out. Currently at Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen dealing with all Infosec topics, background in networking, embedded devices and mobile security.
**Paulo Martin**
Principal Security Engineer, GitLab since 2021
Now focused on AI security: prompt injection, sandboxing, and keeping agentic workflows from doing things they shouldn't.
Monthly Agile Networking Beer
You are interested to talk about agile topics like agile project management, agile organisation development, agile practices and agile mindset then join our first meeting and become part of a vibrant agile community.
Hackergarten May
We're planning the next Hackergarten Zurich 🥳 We're looking forward to see some familiar faces and share knowledge within the open-source community. Spread the word — everyone is welcome! Bring your project, a bug, a feature, a question... or just your time and enthusiasm 💜 As always there will be free drinks, beer and pizza, sponsored by Quatico.
As usual we briefly present the open-source projects we'd like to work on, break up into groups and try to make an actual contribution. We offer free pizza, beverages and depending on weather conditions a great view on Zurich West from the rooftop terrace.
Many thanks to Quatico (https://www.quatico.com) for hosting the event!
Lean Change Agent - 2-Tages Onsite Zertifikatstraining
# 🚀 Lean Change Agent Zertifikatstraining: Weg von Masterplänen, hin zu echter Wirkung (Zürich)
**Veränderung in Organisationen scheitert oft an starren Plänen und fehlendem Dialog.** In einer komplexen Welt brauchen wir keine dickeren Konzepte, sondern schnellere Experimente und echtes Stakeholder-Engagement.
Dieses Training ist kein theoretischer Frontalunterricht. Wir arbeiten zwei Tage lang intensiv an **Praxisfällen**, damit du am Montag darauf sofort wirksam wirst.
### 🛠 Das Problem & Unser Ansatz
Klassisches Change Management ist oft zu langsam und ressourcenintensiv. Wir nutzen das Lean Change Denkmodell, um Widerstände in wertvolle Energie zu verwandeln und Veränderungen kleinschrittig, zeitnah und messbar voranzutreiben.
### 🗓 Der Ablauf: 2 Tage interaktive Werkstatt
* **Input-Sequenzen:** Kompakte, fundierte Impulse zu agilen Change-Methoden und Emotionaler Intelligenz.
* **Experimente:** Du wendest die Theorie direkt auf deinen mitgebrachten Fall an.
* **Plenum & Diskussion:** Wir reflektieren die Ergebnisse hochinteraktiv und ziehen handfeste Learnings für deinen Alltag.
### 💎 Dein Paket: Was du erhältst
* **Anerkanntes Zertifikat:** Offizielle «Lean Change Agent» Zertifizierung.
* **LCM Backpack:** Zugang zum globalen Ressourcen-Hub von Lean Change Management.
* **Toolbox:** Alle Trainingsunterlagen und kuratierte Literatur für die nachhaltige Verankerung.
* **Full Catering:** Verpflegung über beide Tage hinweg.
### 📊 Fakten, die für sich sprechen
* **Erfahrung:** Über 800 erfolgreich begleitete Teilnehmende in mehr als 70 Events seit 2018.
* **Spitzenqualität:** Ein NPS von 9.2 bürgt für höchste Relevanz.
* **Exklusivität:** Geleitet vom ersten und aktuell einzigen akkreditierten Lean Change Trainer der Schweiz.
### 📍 Die Koordinaten
* **Datum:** Donnerstag, 28.05. – Freitag, 29.05.2026
* **Zeit:** Start um 09:00 Uhr - 17:00 Uhr
* **Ort:** On-Site, Raum Zürich (genaue Location folgt)
* **Sprache:** Deutsch
**Bist du bereit, die Organisationsbegleitung neu zu definieren?**
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
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
Join the Social Circle Team – We’re Growing! 🚀
After a stellar growth spurt over the past 8 months, we’re excited to open our doors to a few new faces. Our small but dedicated team is ready to welcome **experts and volunteers** who want to help us bring people together in Zurich. 🤝✨
**We’re looking for people who are:**
* 📅 Organisational talents
* 🥂 Outgoing and great hosts
* 💡 Entrepreneurial minded
* 🦄 Have a good sense of humor
* 🤗 Team-players and natural collaborators
* ⭐ *Experienced in events, marketing, or community building is a plus*
* ❤️ Passionate about helping others make meaningful connections
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 **Tell us a bit about yourself in our sign-up form:**
[Click here](https://synonymous-tile-65a.notion.site/267c2d13203c81e8b4d1dac25101f7f0)
Afterwards, feel free to join our WhatsApp group as a first touchpoint and to meet the rest of the crew (we will let you in after we reviewed the form):
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoIxa6gTsrQBYSmVwqkKZD
Cheers — and we’re looking forward to meeting you soon!
**Nina & Max** 🌟
Organization Development Events Near You
Connect with your local Organization Development community
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).
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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)
QA or The Highway 2026
QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry.
This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
Featured Keynote Speakers:
**Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\.
**Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.
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**
https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share
ServiceNow Knowledge 26 Recap + Topgolf Happy Hour
Couldn't make Knowledge? Or want to debrief the dancing robots or Autonomous Workforce? Join us for a Knowledge '26 recap, insights sharing, a couple rounds of golf, and fun at Topgolf. As always, drinks and food will be provided. More details to come — mark your calendar, RSVP, and save your spot today!
Page Building with Bricks (Class 05 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You
* Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers
* Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions
* Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling
* Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox
* Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries
* Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images
* Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components
* Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors
* Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder:
* **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:**
* Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites.
* **Template Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.
Spring In-Person Meet-N-Greet
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!***
*Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level.
Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to:
* ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community.
* ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers.
* ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth.
* ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners.
Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together!
**Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners.
**When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926
**Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion
[4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Time**: 4pm-6pm
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Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today!
This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!
Men's Group meetup
**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.**
How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently?
Then we will go into a topic discussion.
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**COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS**
\*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\*
1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group.
2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another.
3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up.
4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space.
5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable.
6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.




















