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Greetings Analytics & AI Dreamers! Get ready for another round of analytics inspiration at IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 10.0! **AI** or **agents** or **Analytics** is your topic? **Even not yet being skilled in these topics or being an IBM client: COME and JOIN our community for learning and exchanging! In this release we show the latest and greatest developments in Analytics & AI.** Since our last release we have two innovations: * Starting one our later to be inline with your existing work & travel plans * Adding a pure AI topic to the agenda Join us for another round of thrilling discussions, mind-blowing insights, and an opportunity to connect with other data lovers. We promise an engaging experience where analytics enthusiasts come together to explore the depths of: * **Hot topic 1: Project Bob: AI-First Development for Faster, Higher-Quality Software** * **Hot topic 2: Contextual Sensitive Data Intelligence - Unlock Your Enterprise Data** **Lounge Logistics:** * *Date:* March 19th, 2026 * *Time:* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (2x 45 minutes of analytics & AI excitement, followed by a delightful Apero) * *Place:* IBM location, Vulkanstrasse 106, 8010 Zurich, 4th floor (registration & welcome 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM) * *Format:* In-person * ***MANDATORY***\* because of logistics: please **register** also on the IBM page to plan building entrance and the Apero\*: [here](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing) Don't miss this opportunity to increase your analytics & AI skills, share insights, and connect with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and a renewed appreciation for making numbers fun! For those unable to attend, no worries! Simply drop us an email, and we'll promptly provide you with a recording of the session. Mark your calendars, reserve your spot, and get ready for another round of analytics awesomeness. Let's make IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics Lounge 10.0 even more spectacular than the first nine! Please use addit. this link [here ](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing)to register in parallel on the IBM-page. See you there, ready to dream data once again!

Korfball is a dynamic, no contact, mixed gender team sport. It pulls together aspects of netball, handball and basketball to form an unique and inclusive game. We will do some exercises, practice, play some games and have fun! :) Everyone is welcome to training, no experience required. Don't be misled by the low sign ups, our regulars don't use meet-up. We are usually 6-10 people. What to bring: sports clothes, (clean) indoor shoes, water bottle More info about us here: www.korfballzurich.ch We look forward to seeing you there! :)

**[External link to officially register](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)** **Explore AI Capabilities with Grafana Cloud & AI-SQUARE** After the great success of the AI Apéro in Bern on January 21, we are excited to bring the format to Basel on March 19. We are pleased to host the [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8U4EVw5HOtb9k5v6hWdblISYi1-O6tgtvXX3ywqXZGwi_1EwyHm5vqImI-Zwxyq4_spL2h) team for an evening dedicated to AI, observability, and hands-on insights in a relaxed Apéro setting. **Agenda highlights** * [Grafana Labs:](https://grafana.com/) background and journey into AI & Machine Learning * Practical use cases: how AI & ML can support and simplify daily operations * Live demo: Grafana Assistant, the context-aware chatbot integrated into Grafana Cloud * [AI-SQUARE](https://ai-square.ch/) update: latest developments of our AI-driven decision platform for software staging management * Open discussion & networking Apéro We look forward to welcoming you in Basel! The Swiss Digital Network team ***[Agenda and registration](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)***

**PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE: PREPARATION & INTEGRATION CIRCLE** **Trust · Surrender · Integrate** **Please get a free or supporter ticket on Evenfrog:** https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/psychedelic-medicine-preparation-integration-circle-7432733060884393746.html **The medicine begins long before the ceremony.** **And it continues long after.** **What truth are you afraid to meet inside yourself?** **What rises in you when you stop running from yourself?** 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**

**DON’T BRING A BACKLOG TO A GUNFIGHT!** Product managers talk about features. Executives talk about revenue. Money Stories are how product and technical leaders translate what they are building into how it will make money and why that work is essential. In terms that their audience understands. And product leaders need to understand how they are really measured to get the resources and respect they expect. **Bio:** Rich has led product teams for 40 years, including six B2B software startups (3 exits) and 15 interim CPO roles. Today, he coaches product leaders. Rich is the author of "Money Stories: Communicating the Value of Product Work" and "The Art of Product Management." He been blogging about software product management since 2002 and launched the first Product Camps. ### 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** March 19, 2026 * **Time:** 18:30 – 20:30 * **Location:** Swisscom Office, Aargauerstrasse 10, 8048 Zürich (A huge thanks to our hosts!) * **Bonus:** Rich will be giving away a limited number of **free books** to attendees! *** ### 🎤 What to Expect [Rich Mironov ](https://www.mironov.com/)has been a product executive and "coach to the stars" for over 30 years. In this session, he will dive into the messy reality of product leadership, scaling organizations, and why "the tech" is often the easiest part of the job. **The Agenda:** * **18:30:** Doors Open & Welcome Drinks * **19:00:** Keynote by Rich Mironov * **19:45:** Q&A * **20:15:** Networking & Book Giveaway *** ### 🎟️ Join Us! Spaces are limited due to venue capacity at Swisscom. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of the original pioneers of the product management craft and connect with the Product Academy community.

Important note: please sign up on the Google Developer Group platform to attend the meetup: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-19-march-2026-meetup-32/ Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners. This meetup is intended for developers, architects, and engineers working with Google Cloud technologies. Agenda ⏰ 17:30: Doors open ⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security) ⏰ 18:00: Welcome – Graham Polley, Thomas Hug, Filippo Broggini, Erin La, Alessandro Recca and Rachel Werner (organizers) ⏰ 18:05: Talk 1 – Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloads, Natalie Godec, Zencore ⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World Outages, Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, Google ⏰ 19:05: Networking & Apéro – Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave Talk details Talk 1 Title: Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloadsSpeaker: Natalie Godec, ZencoreDescription: So you've vibe-coded your Super Smart AI Agentic App and are ready to set it free on the Internet. You are sure it will do well, it solves this amazing use-case, with such clever technology! You pick your favourite cloud provider, decide on a runtime - perhaps, Kubernetes or Cloud Run - buy a domain, ask Gemini to wire up a deployment pipeline. Happy days! But here's the thing. You can't vibe-code security. Every single thing you deploy to the cloud needs to be secured. And it's a hard task! Even for cybersecurity professionals. But fret not. Cloud providers, such as Google Cloud, have already put in the work to make your job easier. And in this talk, you will learn the fundamentals of securing your workloads, (almost) end-to-end. Talk 2 Title: How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World OutagesSpeaker: Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, GoogleDescription: Google Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) use Gemini CLI to accelerate mitigation during live production outages. Acting as a tightly constrained, terminal-based agent, it uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate live operational data. This allows operators to quickly triage alerts, execute human-approved fixes, pinpoint codebase bugs, and generate automated postmortems, ultimately eliminating toil and speeding up recovery. Call for speakers Interested in speaking at a future GDG Cloud Zürich event? Submit your proposal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUqeMrb6KD1zanhJ8ve5ZB-v7Z-VRHkxWVjA0NUwLyWavLg/viewform

Would you like to start organizing events for Zurich Together, or do you already have experience organizing events? We are looking for new event organizers in our community to join our team of 36 organizers. Zurich Together hosts 10–14 events per week of all kinds. If you would like to contribute by organizing one event per month for the community—whether it’s related to your hobby, a sport, or simply after-work drinks—then join our info evening and help keep Zurich a cool city with a strong social scene. What to expect: * A short introduction to the history of Zurich Together * What the community means to members and what your contribution could look like * Community structure, safety at events, and what is required Join us at SOHO Zurich at 19:00 on Thursday, 19 March.

🌸 **EQUINOX PORTAL – Group Event** 🌸 **Kundalini Activation & Connection with Goddess Freya** 📍 Zürich \| 🕯 20th March \| 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM The Spring Equinox marks a moment of perfect balance — when day and night stand equal, and the cycle of rebirth begins. Since ancient times, this portal of equilibrium has been honored by initiates, mystics, and guardians of the Earth as a sacred threshold between worlds. The Equinox is not just a date. It is a living alignment, where light and darkness meet in harmony, inviting us to reset, recalibrate, and begin again. **Why celebrate the Spring Equinox?** By aligning with this powerful moment: * We activate the Heart Center, restoring balance * We plant new intentions aligned with growth and truth * We attune to the forces of rebirth, awakening dormant potentials within us *The seed breaks the shell.* *Life rises again.* *A conscious crossing into a new cycle of becoming.* **What to expect from the Group Activation Session** The event lasts approximately **2.5 hours** and unfolds in three phases: 1. **Introduction & Ritual Preparation** Mystical and ritual elements, gentle exercises, and intention-setting to open the space and attune to the Equinox Portal. 2. **Kundalini Activation** A guided energy transmission where the energy carries its own intelligence, working beyond the constructs of the ego and supporting alignment with your true self. 3. **Integration** Time dedicated to grounding, integration, and embodiment, allowing the experience to gently settle into your daily life. **What is Kundalini Activation?** Kundalini Activation supports the natural realignment and clearing of the body’s energy centers, as well as the activation of new energy channels, allowing blocked energy to flow more freely. Through a guided energy transmission, the body is invited to let go, reset, and reconnect with its natural flow. **Possible benefits may include:** * Emotional release and inner clarity * Nervous system regulation * Increased vitality and creativity * Deeper connection with intuition and body awareness * Release of energetic, emotional, and subconscious blocks * Activation of intuitive or psychic gifts such as channeling, light language, and accelerated self-realization Every experience is unique. The energy works with what you are ready to receive. 👥 **Who are we?** **Luana** – [www.andromedaascension.com](https://andromedaascension.com/) **Julia** – [www.awakenedbody.net](https://awakenedbody.net) 📍 **Location** Downdog Yoga St. Jakobstrasse 39, 8004 Zürich 🧘‍♀️ **Please bring** * A symbolic offering for Goddess Freya (e.g. incense, a candle, a flower, herbs, a crystal, or a written intention) * Blanket and pillow (optional) – you will be lying down for an extended period, so please consider your back and comfort **Want to join?** Spaces are limited. Early Bird prices are automatically applied during registration via the website: [www.andromedaascension.com](https://andromedaascension.com) Please message us directly if you wish to pay with **TWINT**.

**Join me for a beautiful run alongside the Werenbach.** Start in front of the Opera, run until "Zollikerberg, Trichtenhausermühle" and back. The track is around 5K one way, has just under 200m elevation and can be run – go and back – in a little bit over an hour... at least that's how long it takes me. I will only go, if it is not raining. *Please be on time.* Join me for some recharging forest and river vibes. Escape the city but without having to go far. See you there Max

**IN-PERSON** meetup at **Digicomp** Note: This meetup takes place on the **5th** floor! Please note: * **Please do only reserve a seat, if you really plan to attend.** * **Seats are not limited. No need to "block" a seat.** * **If you will attend, please register quickly** * **Please unregister if you cannot make it.** *** AGENDA * 18:00 Welcome * 18:05 **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** * 19:00 Drinks, Food and Networking * 19:30 **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** * 20:30 end **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** Oliver and Patrick will provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty and the Sovereign Solution Stack. Oliver and Patrick will cut through the noise of recent announcements, offering clarity on how Azure Local and M365 Local are integral components of Microsoft's sovereignty story. They will delve into what's next for Cloud for Sovereignty and explore practical applications, demonstrating how enterprises and partners can effectively leverage Cloud for Sovereignty in real-world scenarios. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to understand the evolving landscape of data residency, compliance, and control within the Microsoft ecosystem. We will also get news on Azure Local & Rack Aware deployments as well as Azure Local in disconnected mode & Sovereign AI. **About Oliver** Oliver Dörr is an EMEA-Field CTO for ISVs at Microsoft, international speaker, lecturer, and startup coach who empowers Europe’s most innovative ISVs and digital native companies to scale securely through cloud, AI, and strategic transformation. With over 20 years of global IT experience across healthcare, financial services, and space, he had several chances to demonstrate turning complex challenges into lasting business impacts, that are secure, operable and lastly with sovereign options in mind. As a passionate educator and lifelong learner, Oliver shapes the next generation of cloud talent through university lecturing, thought leadership, and hands‑on mentorship, especially within the European innovation ecosystem. **About Patrick** Patrick Fontana is a Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft with 25 years of experience designing and operating hybrid solutions for public sector, defense, and highly regulated infrastructures. He focuses on sovereign and hybrid cloud architectures that balance digital sovereignty, security, and compliance with the freedom to innovate. His work is driven by enabling innovation spaces where modern cloud and AI technologies accelerate transformation without compromising trust, resilience, or governance. **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** This session is about how to ensure a secure & compliant cloud environment with Azure Policies. It shows how it works, how to use them & what are the best practices in the development process. It also shows pitfalls and technical issue examples in a demo section. **About Thomas** Thomas has been working as a consultant & trainer in Azure Infrastructure, Architecture and Automation for many years. He likes to share his knowledge in blogs, articles and community events. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashafermalz/ Blog: https://thomashafermalz.net/ **The event is, as always, free of charge and held in English.** Please reserve a seat and cancel if you cannot make it. Thank you! This event is sponsored by Digicomp Thanks a lot for supporting the Swiss Azure Community!

Welcome to the Open Level Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Open to players of all skill levels. This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus. Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players. Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Slowly the hiking season starts. The high altitudes still have plenty of snow, but in the valleys spring sets in. The cherry trees start their blossom already. Let's enjoy that view. After Kanton Aargau last years, let's check-out Kanton Zug. ############################# TRAVEL OUTBOUND: * 08:25h: Meet under the «Blue Angel» * 08:35h: IR75 Zürich HB (platform 6, dir. Luzern) to Zug * 09:07h: S2 Zug (platform 3, dir. Erstfeld) to «Zug Fridbach» * 09:11h: Arrival at «Zug Fridbach» and start of the hike HIKE DATA: * Duration: 4¾ hrs * Distance: 16¾ km * Ascent/descent: 620m / 540m * SAC classification: T1 (yellow signs) * Map: [https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/1160377905](https://schweizmobil.ch/en/tour/1160377905) LUNCH: * Picnic RETURN: * Arrival at Arth-Goldau station at around 14:00h-ish * Frequent trains from Arth-Goldau to Zürich HB HIGHLIGHTS: * Just google for «Zug Kirschblüte» / «Zug Cherry Blossom» COST w/Halbtax: Total cost: ca. CHF 21.- (w/HT) plus food/drinks * Outbound Zürich to «Zug Fridbach»: CHF 9.10 (w/HT) * Return Arth-Goldau to Zürich: CHF 11.50 (w/HT) COST w/GA: * Fully covered by the GA ############################# DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a get-together of individuals who themselves are responsible for their judgement, choices and actions. It is your own responsibility to research and prepare appropriately before the tour: to assess the requirements and difficulty of this tour, your capabilities and fitness condition, the expected weather and to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, gear...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. It is also your own responsibility to apply your own judgement during the tour and to take considerate responsible decisions yourself. If you are unsure about the tour, do research further detail e.g. on the internet. The organiser just offers you to join one another and to go together, but holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The tour is entirely on your own risk. The organiser also does not warrant on the accuracy or completeness of the description above. This is NOT a guided tour. By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.

**AI + MongoDB in Practice — Zürich Meetup Announcement** The MongoDB User Group Zürich is back with an exciting session you won’t want to miss! This time, we’ll explore how to use an AI framework to integrate MongoDB into modern software projects. Discover practical approaches, learn from real-world insights, and connect with fellow developers, data enthusiasts, and technology professionals. **What to expect:** • Insights into AI-driven development with MongoDB • Practical integration concepts for your software projects • Networking with the local tech community • More updates on the concrete format of the meetup coming soon! Code...

Welcome to the Competitive Play Session. This session takes place every Saturday from 10:45 to 12:15 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke. The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible. Players are accepted into the session based on skill suitability. This session is for experienced players looking for quality games. Play is focused on doubles with a competitive mindset and consistent rallies. You should be comfortable smashing, return smashes and keeping up a moderate tempo throughout the session. New players and those who are new to badminton are welcome to join the PM Session (Open Level Play). Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? 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)

Let’s try some Filipino food at a well known Grandview area restaurant, This is the menu: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHByDNxwDA/TO8oxEmjQrBp_PP_mLPUag/view?utm_content=DAHByDNxwDA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h435abfbbb3#1

**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.** *\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.* This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey. Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together. Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone. *All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.* \* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests. \*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.

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