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Hackergarten May
We're planning the next Hackergarten Zurich đ„ł We're looking forward to see some familiar faces and share knowledge within the open-source community. Spread the word â everyone is welcome! Bring your project, a bug, a feature, a question... or just your time and enthusiasm đ 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!
CityRunning West
Start um 19.00 Uhr ab Lindenplatz ZĂŒrich Altstetten
Dauer: 60 Minuten
Lauftempo: 6 min/km (10 km/h)
Start 7pm at Lindenplatz-ZĂŒrich-Altstetten
Duration: 60 minutes
Pace: approx. 6 min/km (9:39 min/mile)
GDG Cloud ZĂŒrich: Build with AI
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-build-with-ai-1/
Join the GDG Cloud ZĂŒrich to learn AI skills during âa practical workshop alongside your local developer community. âUse Google's integrated AI stack to solve real-world challenges, following a practical path from your first click to a fully deployed application.
âPeer-to-Peer Guidance by the Google Developer Organizers and local leads who share their honest experience building in the AI ecosystem. Google Developer Groups (GDGs) bring together local developers and technologists, from beginner to advanced, to connect, learn, and grow with Google's technologies and experts.
This workshop is intended for developers, architects, and engineers interested in Google Cloud technologies.
Agenda
â° 17:00: Doors open - please arrive on time
â° 17:15: Workshop starts (late entry may not be possible due to time constraints)
â° 18:45: Workshop ends. Participants join the tech talks.
â° 19:00: Welcome - Erin, Alessandro (organizers)
â° 19:05: Talk 1 â From DevOps to AI-Driven Software Delivery: The Sanitas journey â Norwin & Patrick, Sanitas
â° 19:30: Talk 2 â Directly from Vegas, the SRE extension, baked in ZĂŒrich, is live! â Ricc & RamĂłn, Google
â° 20:05: Networking & ApĂ©ro â Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave
Workshop details
Track 1
Title: Design-to-Code with Antigravity and Stitch MCPDescription: Build a production-ready website by bridging AI-driven design with an agent-first development environment. You will use Google Stitch to generate a high-fidelity UI, then connect it to the Antigravity IDE via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Finally, you will use an autonomous agent to fetch the "Design DNA" and implement a pixel-perfect React application.
Track 2
Title: Build a Multimodal AI Agent with Graph RAG, ADK & Memory BankDescription: Build an intelligent disaster response system by combining a graph database with multimodal AI and multi-agent orchestration. You will use Cloud Spanner Graph and Gemini embeddings to build a Survivor Network Database with hybrid search, then visualize the complex relationships using a React and Three.js frontend. Finally, you will use the Agent Development Kit (ADK) to coordinate specialized workflows and integrate the Vertex AI Memory Bank to enable long-term, personalized interactions.
Social Circle x YouTube: Content Creators (AI & Creativity) [FREE]
**[Apply here to attend](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)**[! ](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)
â ïž**We are closing registrations 24 hours before the event.**
âBeing a content creator can be a lonely grind, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for inspirational networking event, a monthly gathering supported by YouTube designed to take you from behind the lens and into the room with the people who "get it."
Whether youâre stuck on an edit, looking for a collaborator, or just want to stay ahead of the algorithm, this is your home base.
**Participation criteria:**
We are looking for a balanced mix of participants with different levels of familiarity and sentiment toward AI. You do not need to be an expert, but you should have some experience using AI tools and be open to discussing them. We are aiming for a range of perspectives, while excluding participants who never use AI or who hold strongly negative views about it.
âđČJoin our whatsapp group for content creators for updates: [https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk](https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk)
â**What to Expect:**
* â**The Spotlight:** Every month, we host a guest speakerâfrom veteran creators to YouTube insidersâto share real-world strategies that work.
* â**Speed Networking:** No awkward small talk. Weâve designed a high-energy "speed dating" format to help you meet 10+ potential collaborators in minutes.
* â**Niche Breakouts:** Join our **Topic Tables** to talk shop on everything around the topic of the day.
* â**The Talent Pool:** Want to be the face of the next big project? You can apply to participate in interviews
* â**Apero & Vibes:** The drinks are on us! Enjoy a curated Apero spread while you chat with the local creator community.
**Timeline:**
* 18:00 \| Arrival & Check\-in: NDA signing regarding YouTube technology\.
* 18:30 \| Kickoff: Welcome remarks and Social Circle intro\.
* 18:40 \| Guest Speaker: Industry insights \+ rapid\-fire Q&A\.
* 19:00 \| Topic Deep Dives: Research sessions across 4 booked rooms\.
* 19:40 \| Break: Refreshments and room reset\.
* 20:15 \| Speed Networking: Fast\-paced "Creator Dating" \(5 mins per swap\)\.
* 20:45 \| Wrap\-up: Final reflections back in the main room \+ after\-party details\.
* 21:00 \| End\.
â**Guest Speaker: TBD**
â**đ Exclusive Access**
âThis event is **free**, but it is [Application only](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)[.](https://luma.com/ne5e4ok7) We curate the room to ensure every attendee brings something unique to the table.
âđž Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable.
Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
GDG Cloud ZĂŒrich - 28 May 2026 Meetup (#34)
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-28-may-2026-meetup-34/](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-28-may-2026-meetup-34/)
Join the GDG Cloud ZĂŒrich 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
â° 18:25: Doors open
â° 18:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security)
â° 19:00: Welcome â Thomas, Erin, Alessandro and Rachel (organizers)
â° 19:05: Talk 1 â From DevOps to AI-Driven Software Delivery: The Sanitas journey, Norwin Metzger & Patrick Del Conte, Sanitas
â° 19:30: Talk 2 â Directly from Vegas, the SRE extension, baked in ZĂŒrich, is live! - Ricc & RamĂłn, Google
â° 20:00: Networking & ApĂ©ro â Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave
Talk details
Talk 1
Title: From DevOps to AI-Driven Software Delivery: The Sanitas journey
Speaker: Norwin Metzger & Patrick Del Conte, Sanitas
Description: 80% of Sanitas' workloads run on Google Cloud, serving 15 development teams. Over the past few years, the platform team standardized CI/CD, shifted to an API-first cloud model, and enforced GitOps and Infrastructure-as-Code â not just for operational hygiene, but as the foundation for what comes next: autonomous AI coding agents that implement features, review code, design architectures, and flag security issues. This talk covers the journey from platform engineering to AI-driven delivery, what's already running in production, and what it means for development teams when the agent ships and the human approves.
Talk 2
Title: Directly from Vegas, the SRE extension, baked in ZĂŒrich, is live!
Speaker: Ricc & RamĂłn, Google
Impact Over Perfection â A Practical Approach to Accessibility
Accessibility often feels overwhelming with all its guidelines, standards and edge cases. But in practice, meaningful improvements donât 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.
Youâll walk away with a practical mindset and actionable ideas to start improving accessibility in your own projects â without waiting for the âperfectâ solution.
By Maria Timonen & Silio Keiser from Bitforge
Smart Cities Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
PM Session - Open Level Play
Welcome to the Open Level Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall HardbrĂŒcke.
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.
Uetliberg Design Networking Hike
**A creative walk & talk for designers and creatives**
Join us for a half-day walk and talk along the scenic Uetliberg ridge, designed to connect outside the usual networking format.
No presentations. No panels. Just great people, ideas, and a shared path.
We start at Triemli Station and hike up through the forest to Uto Staffel (about 1.5 hours), guided by [Mario Stipetic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariostipetic/). From there, we continue into a relaxed 1 to 1.5 hour ridge walk along the Planetenweg with views over ZĂŒrich, the lake, and the Alps.
Conversations unfold naturally along the way. We move in small groups, rotate, and share thoughts on current projects, creative challenges, and topics like AI in design, or whatever emerges in the moment.
We end at Gut MÀdikon Hofcafé, a hidden farm café, where we spend about one hour enjoying coffee, homemade cake, and relaxed conversation.
This is networking without the pressure. Just movement, fresh air, and meaningful exchange.
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**WhatsApp Group (Coordination)**
Weâll send the WhatsApp invite after you RSVP.
You can also join via Discord below.
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**The Easy Route**
Prefer to skip the steep climb? Take the S10 train from ZĂŒrich HB to Uetliberg (about 20 minutes), then walk down to Uto Staffel and meet us there around 11:00 AM. Timing will be coordinated via the group on the day.
**Getting Back**
We walk back along the ridge to Uetliberg, either retracing the Planetenweg or taking the path near the Uetliberg tower. From there, walk down to Triemli station and catch the train home.
**Physical Fitness**
The initial climb takes about 1.5 hours and is steep, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. If you are unsure, take the easy route. The views are the same, and the Hofcafé cake tastes just as good.
**RSVP**
If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP so we can adjust the reservation at the Hofcafé.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
(Alternative rain date: June 7, 2026)
**đ Meeting Point (Start)**
10:00 AM at Triemli Station, ZĂŒrich
**â° Duration**
\~6 to 7 hours total (including lunch break)
**đ„Ÿ Difficulty**
Moderate (steep initial climb)
**â°ïž Elevation gain**
\~320 m (485 m > 805 m)
**đ What to bring**
* Hiking shoes or sturdy trail shoes (no sneakers, no sandals)
* Water bottle (at least 0.5L)
* Weather-appropriate layers (cooler in the forest, windy on the ridge)
* Optional snack
* Sun protection (hat or cap, sunscreen)
**đ¶ Return**
\~13:30 from Hofcafé
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**đ Discord**
Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord:
âĄïž [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](http://discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk)
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**Whoâs Visual Fields?**
Visual Fields is a network of designers and creatives built for people to connect, support, and share with fellow experts.
We have upcoming events in ZĂŒrich, Basel, and Luzern.
[Check out upcoming events](http://visualfields.ch/)
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**Event policies**
We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Be mindful not to make assumptions about gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Always ask for consent - for physical contact and work critique - and treat everyone and the space with respect.
[All policies](https://experienc.es/policies)
**Fine print (the friendly kind)**
You join at your own risk. The trail includes steep, uneven, and potentially muddy sections. Please wear appropriate footwear and assess your ability.
In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, the event will be postponed to June 7.
By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes.
Connection Space WELCOME HOMEâ€ïžMeet FRIENDSđFrau Gerolds ROOFTOP! Crowd-Mixing
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**â€ïž WELCOME HOME** **â€ïž**
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* **See** **[VIDEO & PHOTOS](https://photos.app.goo.gl/o476bvQ6ZC8CGhG57)** of previous events
* **Join** our **Whatsapp** with zero-spam promise [https://chat.whatsapp.com/G01nWpon13VB0gebrqFmfx?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G01nWpon13VB0gebrqFmfx?mode=gi_t) (if link does not work please open via laptop's browser on https://web.whatsapp.com/ )
* **Join** our **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/wearetheconnectionspace/)**
* **Testimonials** (scroll to "photos" section to read testimonials)
*"The best event I know on Meetup to connect to new friends."*
*"First participation, an evening to remember!"*
*"So far in 7 years this is the first time I see a really good organised event!"*
*"Mega schön"*
*"I was positively surprised. They organized everything so well; I met some interesting, friendly people. I highly recommend it"*
*"Great! Everything excellent, super organized... lots of people. Great atmosphere"*
*"Had a blast!"*
*"I am really grateful for the warm atmosphere, inspiring moments"*
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**why? Offline fun meaningful connections** with new **friends** for
free! That's what we truly desire and makes us happy and healthy!
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**how? No "forced" process, only optional fun activities**! In today's event we will have:
* **New-comer area** (never was easier to spark a conversation, with ice-breakers, optional for first time attendees)
* **fun social** games
* **mindful** games
* or simply join the great vibe and **talk to anyone anytime**! đ
* **NEW!** 20:30 **Crowd Mixing** \- optional fun way to mix people and initiate discussions \(with moderator\)
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**where are our tables?** join **WHATSAPP (see link above)** where we will post the exact location of our tables on the same day of the event (look for "pinned" message). Or just come and find Christos wearing [this hat](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMse15UzdSJkJB9Tygbr0j3D9VEX1XBua4p0c33ysAJpE3vywTxIJ7hY0n4YtNc7w?key=UEhJR042X0tsQXBoZzB0QmgzSGhCU3R0QUdCQjJn) or call him on 0768175380
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**coming late?** we got many people until closing at 00:00 so come whenever!
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**coming solo?** 95%+ do too - perfect place to come solo!
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***MORE INFO? Read on...***
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**ABOUT US:**
**Why?** **fun** **offline meaningful connections**! Have **fun** meeting **new friends** & **existing friends** thus building your **community.** Its scientifically proven that **offline** **human connections** make us **happy** and **healthy** (more on this below)
**Where?** ZĂŒrich's most famous and beautiful **garden ROOFTOP** @ Frau Gerolds garden!
**How?**
**Disconnect** your phone & Connect with people in a **free** and **super-fun** event! These recurring events create a "fixed" community without any specific reasons for connection (like interests, genders, age or countries). **Everyone is welcome**! The event is that **simple**đ
* đŽNEW: in most beautiful **garden ROOFTOP** in central ZĂŒrich that comes with its own bar
* **đ„** **New comer area** for first-time-atendees with ice-breaker questions (optional area, in case you want to talk to first-time attendees)
* đ **meet like-minded** **friends** by **voting** your favorite discussion topics - the top 5 will be turned into topic-based tables!
* đ **Fun social games** (read game names below)
* **đČ Mindful Connection Games** from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) with games and questions that go deeper in connection (game names below). Grab a game and start playing.
* đŹ or simply **hang-out** and **meet new & old friends** **without** a process
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**IMPORTANT:**
* **Why so many options above for connection?** We always have: a first-timer area, Fun social games, Mindful games, ice-breaker questions or simply just talk freely to anyone. Often we add: Speed-friending and a Music jam. We believe **you are unique** and each of us prefers different ways of connection. Also we want to provide an opportunity for everyone to try something new
* **Easy and "Safe":** We have the whole location reserved for us so its safe to open up and meet new friends (unlike bars in ZĂŒrich where people find it strange if strangers talk to them). Christos and volunteers will also help with connection. Read more info below.
* **Christos** (see [PHOTO](https://photos.app.goo.gl/pdtVaVGCyDEJ28uE8)) and our co-organisers will be wearing name budges and will aim to **welcome** **everyone.**
* **Thank YOU** for being so open in meeting new people and making 50+ events with 7500+ attendees in 2.5+ years happen!
* more info via our **[LINKS](http://linktr.ee/connectionspace)**
* Yes YOU are **good** & **courageous** for looking for new fun connections!
* 95% of people come **solo** \- you can tooâ€ïž
* Everyone is in same situation and you ll be surprised how **friendly people** are â€ïž
* Come **early** though **later** also ok as many people there **until 00:00**
* **It works**! We heard of many new friendships, living together and even getting a new job
* For **volunteering** for free please msg Christos 0768175380. We can provide free drinks for your service
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**TIPS on HOW TO CONNECT:**
* **Look out for a good smile/vibe** in a person/group of 2-3 people and say "Hi my name is xxx, can I join?".
* **Try something different** (person, game, table, activity) often until you find **fun** **quality connection**
* **Ask** **Support:** we understand going out to meet friends can be a stretch. We make this easy with a fun and safe event. Also you can ask for help from our clearly communicated (see photos of this event) "**People Connectors**" who can help you discreetly to connect with others
* **Invest time**(not quickly just come by) as friendships are an investment
* **Come back**: big turnaround, people come randomly at each event, so you never know who you ll meet
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**ABOUT US:** **(in detail)**
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**WHY Connection Space**?
* ... we â€ïž **uniting people** while having **fun!** We make the world better by enabling **fun quality offline connections** & building **community!**
* ... we truly believe **Human Connections** is what we truly **deeply crave** for and what we truly **need** so we can be **happy** and **healthy**! This is proven by data in [ANCIENT HISTORY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_47J6sy3A), in [MODERN HISTORY](https://www.kiltrohealth.com/blog/blue-zones-social-connection-the-secret-to-longevity-and-well-being) and also scientifically proven by [HARVARD ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI)in an 87 year old study. Yes this makes you [HEALTHY](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/relationships-boost-survival/#:~:text=Overall%252C%2520social%2520support%2520increases%2520survival,%252Da%252Dday%2520smoking%2520habit) and is what you really need - the other things are not as important as society tells you.
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* **WHAT is Connection Space?**
Imagine a co-working space where everyone is with headphones, laptops, mostly being 'alone' all day ...
or a cafe/restaurant/bar where pretty much all people talk to people they already know..
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The **"Connection Space"** is exactly the opposite of that; its a **fun** social environment outside family and work, a cultural exchange, where we **unite** and hangout with **new and old friends** as **one community**.
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No to phones, laptops, zoom-calls, books
No to a specific reason to get together (eg. only for specific hobbies, genders, age groups, languages etc)
No to just talking to your friends
Not a dating, not a party, not an expat-only meetup
NO to division (political racial gender etc)
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Yes to simple and real in-person connection with new and old friends
YES TO FUN! We got many optional activities for you to try out
Yes to feeling like home & come as you are
Yes to unity, love and respect for one another
Yes to eating, drinking and music
Yes to everyone-is-welcome & always-free events
YES to UNITY! Getting along with each other in spite of different opinions
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Our events are **inspired** by the Greek village culture of "[ÎαÏÎ”ÎœÎ”ÎŻÎż](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)" (village coffeeshops) with photos [HERE](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=569660528&sxsrf=AM9HkKlXnclaLfgcockKtdr9qHdmD5jaGw:1696060562834&q=greek+%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%86%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi52fX67dGBAxXnlf0HHZNiBHUQ0pQJegQICRAB&biw=1460&bih=913&dpr=2). When myself Christos was a kid, my granddad took me to these "[ÎαÏÎ”ÎœÎ”ÎŻÎż](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafenio)". Every neighbourhood had one, and people met, without an exaggeration, on a daily-basis. It was the community center of the village. People met new and old friends, played games, socialised, ate snacks, drank coffee and ouzo. It was a very friendly, welcoming and homey environment. Unfortunately this concept is rapidly dying in Greece. As a kid I had extremely good memories of these coffeeshops, and for this reason I am passionate to revive and recreate this environment and also add a modern twist. Hope you enjoy it!
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* **WHAT is NOT Connection Space? NOT** a drinks or party event (responsible drinking only, no shots, no free drinks). **NOT** a dating event. **NOT** foreigners-only, but everyone is welcome
* **What KIND of event is this?** Its a mix of **social** and **cultural event** that build **community**. We have many people from so many different cultures socialising, we promote culture with events with Art exhibitions and Live Music and we also revive the social culture of the Greek traditional village coffeeshop (ÎαÏÎ”ÎœÎ”ÎŻÎż - read more above).
* **WHO?** Wir wollen gerne mehr **Schweizer/innen** dabei haben! Alle sind willkommen und die meisten können Deutsch sprechen. Not an expat event. **Everyone welcome**!
* **Mindful Connection Games:** from [The School of Life](https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=games-card-sets) available: Confessions Game, The Friendship Game, Connection Game, The Loser Game, Games for grown-ups and three sets of "100 questions" (Conversation Toolkit & Careers & Relationships)
* **Fun Social Games:** bring your own **board/card games** or choose from: Cards against humanity, Exploding Kittens, Codenames, Debatable, Sotally Tober, Taboo, Mafia, Uno, Monopoly and more.
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Looking forward to **fun quality Connections**! đ
[External Sign-up] ZURICH - Day of Good Deeds (Tag der guten Tat 2026): Clean-up
**Registration required [HERE](https://events.wwf.ch/de/day-of-good-deeds-clean-up-by-the-international-volunteers-zurich-4a6vVj1bwn/)!**
Switzerland is considered a very clean country. What not everyone knows: We also have a waste problem with a considerable impact on nature and the environment. On the Day of Good Deeds, we want to counteract this and carry out a clean-up together. To begin with, we hear an expert talk about the specific situation of waste and recycling in the city of Zurich. Our guest is Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich.
**Program**
From 8.45 on: Arrival, welcome-Croissant (offered)
9.00: Start with an expert talk, Andreas Lindau, Head of the Circular Economy Group from the City of Zurich, 30'
9.30: Start Clean-up, 90'
11.00: Conclusion, sorting and weighing the waste
Approx. 11.30: End
**Requirements for participation**
Good physical condition.
**Food and drink**
Please bring sufficient drinks with you. Snacks will be provided.
**What to bring/equipment**
Good shoes, sturdy clothing, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses or rain gear depending on the weather, your own (filled) water bottle, work gloves (if available)
**Comments**
The event must be canceled in the event of flooding or thunderstorms. You will be informed by email.
The Day of Good Deeds is an initiative by Coop.
Post-Meetup Dinner (Last Thursday Talks)
**Pizza, Pasta & UX: Join us for the Post-Meetup Dinner!** đ
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. Itâs 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
Web Zurich Mai 2026
Web Zurich presents inspiring talks all about the web. Join us for the Mai 2026 meetup! We will have three talks as well as chit-chat and drinks.
Whatapp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxOfVTK9nf431xHtVl3eGK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxOfVTK9nf431xHtVl3eGK)
Website: [https://webzurich.ch](https://webzurich.ch)
18:30 \~ 19:00
Arrival time with drinks, chat
19:00 \~ 19:10
Welcome and introduction
19:10 \~ 19:30
*Alex Suzuki*
**Monetizing JavaScript: Building Profitable Products as a Solo Developer**
Lessons learned from building and launching a commercial JavaScript library as a solo developer.
19:30 \~ 19:50
*Hugo Sousa*
**Ten times tea**
I'm building a programming language. When I got to the frontend, I ran into a problem: React's mental model is elegant, but the mental model is at odds with the code. Hooks, effects, and render passes create a runtime that bears little resemblance to the code we write. The Elm programming language works differently and its architecture (TEA = The Elm Architecture) has been adopted by other tools over the years.
So I copied it as well. My language embeds TEA at the language level, not as a library. This unlocks time-travel debugging, reproducible application state and serializable bug reports that include the entire program state.
This talk covers the quick introduction of my language, TEA, why TEA is the right fit and what becomes possible when the architecture is baked into the language itself.
19:50 \~ 20:10
*Marco GĂ€hler*
**Software testing**
Many old software projects don't have any tests - if the code works, why should you bother with tests? Well, you really should bother, because code changes all the time. During development, you keep adding new features which at times requires large scale modifications of the code that will inevitably alter existing functionality. And in existing projects, one still has to make updates once in a while, for example for security patches. These things will always break existing functionality and tests are the only remedy against this issue.
In this talk, we will look at the basic idea of tests, how to implement them, what issues to look out for and how you can test pretty much any piece of code if your code base is well structured.
20:10 onward
More drinks & chat
We look forward to see you there!
Location
https://zurich.impacthub.ch/space/bogen_d/
Viaduktstrasse 93, 8005 ZĂŒrich, Switzerland
Visit our website https://webzurich.ch/ for more information about the Web Zurich community.
This event is supported by Impact Hub ZĂŒrich, The global community of entrepreneurial people prototyping the future of business. At Impact Hub, you can connect, collaborate, co-work and create great content in an inspiring environment.
Urban Sketching @ Klausbrunnen
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Diesmal zeichnen wir rund um den Klausbrunnen im ZĂŒrcher Oberdorf. Der Brunnen geht auf einen Antrag aus dem Jahr 1588 zurĂŒck und gehört damit zu einem StĂŒck gewachsener Stadtgeschichte. Rund um den Platz gibt es viele engen GĂ€sschen in denen ihr sowohl Schatten als auch viele malerische Winkel findet, die darauf warten, skizziert zu werden.
Treffpunkt: Auf der kleinen Platzanlage an der Ecke Neustadtgasse / Frankengasse, direkt beim Klausbrunnen.
Bitte bringt euer eigenes Zeichenmaterial und idealerweise einen kleinen Klapphocker mit. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig. Wir skizzieren rund 2 Stunden, allein oder in kleinen Gruppen, ganz entspannt. Danach treffen wir uns wieder, zeigen unsere Sketches und machen ein Gruppenfoto. Als Leitfaden dienen die Werte der Urban Sketchers: https://urbansketchers.org/de/who-we-are/#mission/ïżŒ
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This time we will sketch around the Klausbrunnen in Zurichâs Oberdorf. The fountain goes back to a request from 1588 and is therefore part of the cityâs layered urban history. Around the square there are many narrow lanes where you will find both shade and plenty of picturesque corners waiting to be sketched.
Meeting point: On the small open square at the corner of Neustadtgasse / Frankengasse, right by the Klausbrunnen.
Please bring your own drawing materials and, ideally, a small folding stool. No prior experience required. We sketch for about 2 hours, solo or in small groups, at an easy pace. Afterwards we regroup, share our sketches and take a group photo. As always, we follow the Urban Sketchers values: https://urbansketchers.org/who-we-are/#mission/ïżŒ
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This is a ticketed event please register here:
https://www.qaorthehwy.com/
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**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\.
Latin City Wednesday - Cuban Salsa Lesson
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The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way.
Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons
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**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**
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Raising Conscious Kids â A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
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Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals⊠all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isnât more data. Itâs often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap.
Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)âs CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behaviorâmoving people, and moving metrics. Youâll learn:
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**About Our Speaker**
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or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. đ
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PLEASE NOTE!!!
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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.
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