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đ Trading Floor Afterwork: Trading strategies sharing, risk discipline đ
**What this is**
Bank-desk feel without the stress. We refine playbooks, review trades, mark up charts, and keep each other honest on risk.
**Where**
Motel One Zurich, bar area. Head to the bar and ask for Financial Network Zurich.
**When**
Mondays, 19:00 to 22:00
19:00 arrivals and setup
19:20 market wrap and key levels
19:40 trading style analysis, indicators and strategy sharing
21:00 Open Networking
**How we roll**
Process first. Discipline always. Profits follow.
**Bring**
Laptop or a device where you can access your broker or charts.
**Food and drinks**
Order food and drinks with the waitresses whenever you like.
**LINKS**
Community Ownerâs Direct (All Infos & Questions): Alessandro +41 76 279 32 84
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSSmdHj7xr6F39ZAAWubX
Financial Network Zurich: https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-focus-and-network-workshop/
Founderâs Links (Alessandro): https://linktr.ee/alessandronfthyme
Commercial Dance Class - Beginner
**Kickstart your week at the Beginner Commercial Class at The Vibe!**
Whether youâve never danced before or just want to move your body and have a good time, this class offers a dynamic mix of **urban dance styles**, including Street Jazz, New Style Hip Hop, and other contemporary street influences. The choreography is set to an energetic playlist featuring **EDM** (Electronic Dance Music) and **Latin Pop**, creating an upbeat and motivating atmosphere.
Your teacher Fer ([@ferriveromusic](https://www.instagram.com/ferriveromusic/#)) will guide you through all the steps, help you feel the rhythm in your body, and hype you up from start to finish!
**Booking is mandatory!**
To secure your spot, please book in advance via our website:
[BOOK HERE](https://thevibedance.simplybook.it/v2/#book)
***Rates?***
đ **Single Class: CHF 29**
**Special offer for NEW students:** **Starter Pack (2-Class) for CHF 35**
*When?*
**MONDAY**
18:30 â 19:30 \| Beginner Commercial Dance Class
###
*Where?*
**The Vibe Dance Studio**
Hohlstrasse 488
8048 ZĂŒrich
(Just 3 minutes from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB)
**More info:**
đ [thevibedance.ch](https://thevibedance.ch/)
đž Instagram: [@ferriveromusic ](https://www.instagram.com/ferriveromusic)
[@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch)
Got questions? DM us on Instagram or text or call:
đ +41 78 329 71 77
**See you on the dance floor â letâs dance together!** đ„đ«¶đ
Language Exchange
Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! đ
Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU
Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people.
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4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skillđȘđœđ
Hip Hop Dance Class - Beginner
**Join at the Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class at The Vibe!** Whether youâve never danced before or just want to move your body and have a good time! This beginner-friendly hip-hop class focuses on learning the basics, building confidence, and having fun! You'll move to the beats, pick up cool moves, and dive into the foundations of hip-hop in a relaxed, supportive setting. No experience? No worries! This class is ideal for anyone ready to kick off their dance journey.
Your teacher Nat ([@nat.so.fun)](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun?igsh=MTFkemlhcjNiY2QwcA==) will guide you through all the steps, help you feel the rhythm in your body, and hype you up from start to finish!
**Booking is mandatory!**
To secure your spot, please book in advance via our website:
[BOOK HERE](https://www.thevibedance.ch/schedule)
###
*Rates?*
đ **Single Class: CHF 29**
**Special offer for NEW students:** **Starter Pack (2-Class) for CHF 35**
###
*When?*
**MONDAY**
20:30 â 21:30 \| Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class
*Where?*
**The Vibe Dance Studio**
Hohlstrasse 488
8048 ZĂŒrich
(Just 3 minutes from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB)
###
**More info:**
đ
[thevibedance.ch](https://thevibedance.ch/)
đž Instagram: [@nat.so.fun](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun?igsh=MTFkemlhcjNiY2QwcA==)
[@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch)
Got questions? Dm us on [Instagram](@thevibedance.ch), text or call:
đ +41 78 329 71 77
**See you on the dance floor â letâs dance together!** đ„đ«¶đ
Afro Workout Dance Fitness Class
Hi there! Iâm happy you have come across **Afro Dance Fitness classes**!
Are you interested in group fitness (all levels) or dancing, Afrodance and Working out in a group of likeminded women to Afrobeats music, then this is for you!
Afro Workout is an Afrodance inspired Dance Fitness Class in ZĂŒrich that combines dynamic dance moves and intensive Workout to Afrobeats.
Similiar to Zumba but to Afro music including dance movement, fitness and sculpt.
Afro is all about Good Vibes! Expressing a joy of living, to be confident and feel good in your body.
Classes take place **every Monday from 7-8 pm** in ZĂŒrich Altstetten.
For all levels! You donât have to be a dancer or a fitness geek. Party, Dance and sweat with us to Afrobeats!
First class is always free for first timers!
Sign up for the FREE class
[Free class](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class)
Please always sign up and RSVP to every class, via Meet up Event, [Email](vanessa@afroworkout.com) vanessa@afroworkout.ch, DM on Instagram or Sign up link on Website.
There will be always more people in a class then shown on Meet up. Donât hesitate to sign up via above mentioned channels.
Canât wait!
Check daily updates and classes on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/afroworkout.ch?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)
Website for more information and class info
[www.afroworkout.ch](https://www.afroworkout.ch)
Move, Dance and Stay Fit to Afrobeats!
Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class
**Join at the Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class at The Vibe!** Whether youâve never danced before or just want to move your body and have a good time! This beginner-friendly hip-hop class focuses on learning the basics, building confidence, and having fun! You'll move to the beats, pick up cool moves, and dive into the foundations of hip-hop in a relaxed, supportive setting. No experience? No worries! This class is ideal for anyone ready to kick off their dance journey.
Your teacher Nat ([@nat.so.fun)](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun?igsh=MTFkemlhcjNiY2QwcA==) will guide you through all the steps, help you feel the rhythm in your body, and hype you up from start to finish!
**Booking is mandatory!**
To secure your spot, please book in advance via our website:
[BOOK HERE](https://www.thevibedance.ch/schedule)
###
*Rates?*
đ Single Class: CHF 28 or Check out our **Starter Pack deal with 2-class** for CHF 35!
###
*When?*
**MONDAY**
20:30 â 21:30 \| Beginner Hip Hop Dance Class
*Where?*
**The Vibe Dance Studio**
Hohlstrasse 488
8048 ZĂŒrich
(Just 3 minutes from Altstetten Train Station and 15 min from HB)
###
**More info:**
đ
[thevibedance.ch](https://thevibedance.ch/)
đž Instagram: [@nat.so.fun](https://www.instagram.com/nat.so.fun?igsh=MTFkemlhcjNiY2QwcA==)
[@thevibedance.ch](https://www.instagram.com/thevibedance.ch)
Got questions? Dm us on [Instagram](@thevibedance.ch), text or call:
đ +41 78 329 71 77
**See you on the dance floor â letâs dance together!** đ„đ«¶đ
Let's practice Russian language (B1-B2 level)
ĐŃĐ”ĐŒ ĐżŃĐžĐČĐ”Ń!
This meetup is for those who learns or learned Russian and are looking for a group to practice it. I am a Russian language teacher and will help you during this event. The event repeats twice a month.
There is a small fee of 5 CHF for the event.
We will play word or board games, read poems, guess what a proverb or an idiom means and I might come up with other activities. If you have any suggestions let me know.
The level of speaking should be B1 or higher.
We will meet in the restaurant&bar of the Ibis Styles Hotel not far from Zurich HB.
See you there!
ĐĐŸ ŃĐșĐŸŃĐŸĐłĐŸ!
Software Engineering Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
An MLIR Pipeline for ComputeRAM: Enabling Compute-in-Memory IP
Hendrik Klug is joining us to give a talk on the work he has been doing at Synthara to enable their in-memory compute IP using an MLIR-based stack.
As usual there will be pizza, snacks, beer, and soft drinks after the event for participants, sponsored by Prof. Zhendong Su and the Advanced Software Technologies (AST) Lab at ETH Zurich.
**Abstract:** Licensing custom accelerators as IP to chip makers comes with all sorts of challenges for the compiler. In particular, compute-in-memory hardware moves computation into the memory hierarchy, which requires a different kind of scheduling than conventional compilation pipelines usually perform. Synthara's computeRAM is an in-memory compute IP that is integrated into a wide range of targets, from smartwatches to datacenter accelerators, and each chip maker brings their own toolchain. So computeRAM has to come with a compilation pipeline flexible enough to plug into whichever platform compiler the chip maker is developing, schedule the memory hierarchy and compute capabilities exposed by the hardware, and stay maintainable as the IP evolves. MLIR's dialect and transformation model lets us integrate into the customer's compilation pipeline rather than replace it, and the same pipeline can be retargeted as the integration surface changes from one chip maker to the next. In this talk we walk through the MLIR pipeline we have built around computeRAM at Synthara: the hardware and the platforms it integrates into, the lowering pipeline to both LLVM and EmitC, and the optimizations we do for computeRAM. Throughout, we share what we learned: the good, the bad and the ugly of what's available upstream.
**Location:** The event is taking place in the room G51 in the CAB building of ETH Zurich at the Zentrum campus. Enter from UniversitÀtstrasse 6.
ZurichJS Meetup: Beers, grills, and how to monetize
No slides, no schedule. We're meeting up for a relaxed ZurichJS summer meetup with drinks, barbecue, and people who build things.
If youâre shipping an AI tool, a vibe-coded side project, a SaaS product, or an existing app that could use a better business model, bring it along. Weâll hang out, compare notes, and brainstorm how to turn useful software into something that actually makes money.
Let's get the bbq going with beers and geeks.
Important: this is a potluck edition. Bring your preferred barbecue option (and maybe some extra to share if you want), some picnic blankets or picnic chairs, anything that you'd normally bring to a picnic. We're a big family at the end of the day đ«¶
**Agenda**
* None whatsoever
**đ [Event page](https://meetup.zurichjs.com/events/june-2026) \| Location Josefwiese**
**About the organizers**
* **[Bogdan Ilie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilie-bogdan/)** is a user advocate. He's dipped his toes into Web Development, Technical Writing, Marketing, Design, and more. That makes him uniquely predisposed to identify improvement opportunities anywhere in the chain, or come up with unique solutions to problems. Nowadays, he's building websites and webapps at novu ag, using his beloved framework, Vue.
* **[Faris Aziz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/)** is a front-end master and Staff Software Engineer at Smallpdf, after his Engineering management job at Navro, a fintech company in the UK. Faris is a mentor, conference speaker, and workshop instructor, most recently at CityJS and other major conferences. He has contributed to open-source projects like Raycast and has mentored on platforms like Mentor Cruise. His projects include work on GCN, Eurosport, Discovery+, Fiit (a top UK fitness app), and he was the founding engineer of Navro in London. He also serves as a technical mentor at the Bletchley Institute.
* **[Nadja Hesselbjerg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadja-r%C3%B8mer-hesselbjerg-47002a12b/)** is a Zurich-based frontend developer with a flair for crafting sleek, user-friendly web experiences. With a passion for innovative UX/UI design, she transforms complex ideas into intuitive digital solutions. Her multicultural background adds a unique perspective to her work. When she's not coding, Nadja is likely exploring the latest design trends or enjoying the vibrant Swiss tech scene.
**Who are the awesome sponsors and partners?**
* This event is proudly sponsored by **[Stripe](https://stripe.com/en-ch?utm_campaign=EMEA_CH_en_Google_Search_Brand_Stripe_EXA-20937341005&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=731783359366&utm_term=stripe&utm_matchtype=e&utm_adposition=&utm_device=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20937341005&gbraid=0AAAAADKNRO468K1ubsCXjrC5Y6ppHhpCF&gclid=CjwKCAiAlfvIBhA6EiwAcErpyS79YH6vB5CKsabykbBD2P6B9fCIQc5mQfY-sHHxZgyb8Ff2zeBtfxoCttcQAvD_BwE)**, and ZurichJS is excited to be an official **Stripe Community Partner**. Stripe Communities are gathering in cities around the world â and Zurich is now one of them. Join us to connect with founders, developers, and entrepreneurs who are building on Stripe, shaping the future of payments, and pushing the web forward. Whether you're exploring your first integration or scaling a global product, youâll be in good company.
* **[Fin](https://trust-fin.ch/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is your Tax advisor in Switzerland, guiding you through all the jargon and financial and tax matters. Expat? Easily file your Swiss Tax Return with
FIN. Trusted by ZurichJS members
* **[GYFF](https://www.getyourfreefast.ch/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is a Swiss platform that facilitates connections between IT experts and businesses, where they vet both the companies and the freelancers, so the collaboration goes smoothly.
**Get involved**
* Have an interesting idea?
* Something missing from all meetups in this space?
* Do you have feedback?
* Wanna buy us a coffee?
* **Got a venue idea?** We love rotating locations to showcase Zurichâs tech ecosystem. Reach out, weâre always scouting fresh spots for our upcoming events.
There are multiple ways to get in touch:
* **[conf.zurichjs.com](https://conf.zurichjs.com)** \- get your conference ticket and find out more\!
* **[meetup.zurichjs.com](https://meetup.zurichjs.com)** \- the source of truth for all things zurichjs\, including all social links to follow us and interact with us online
Our goal is to create a space where everyone can bring value and feel like they are getting something out of it.
We are open to sponsorships and partnerships, and we would appreciate you **sharing the event** and message us about opportunities.
We are also committed to fostering a respectful and psychologically safe space where anyone can share their ideas. If this is your first time speaking, or if you need help preparing for a talk, we are happy to offer guidance and support.
Swiss Usability Night
Bei der Swiss Usability Night hast du die Möglichkeit die Usability (Gebrauchstauglichkeit) von Softwarelösungen zu testen, die Ergebnisse zu teilen und gleichzeitig nette Leute kennenzulernen. Egal, ob du ein Technikliebhaber, ein Designenthusiast oder einfach nur neugierig bist - dieses Event ist fĂŒr jeden geeignet!
**Was erwartet dich:**
* **Usability Tests:** Teste Softwareprodukte und teile dein Feedback. Deine Meinung hilft dabei, Produkte benutzerfreundlicher und intuitiver zu gestalten. Es hat 2 Test Sessions zu je 60 Minuten.
* **Verpflegung:** FĂŒr ApĂ©ro ist gesorgt und selbstverstĂ€ndlich gibt es eine Essenspause zwischen den Test Sessions.
* **Networking:** KnĂŒpfe neue Kontakte, tausche Ideen aus, lerne interessante Menschen kennen
* **SpaĂ:** Entdecke Softwarelösungen und erlebe, wie deine Meinung direkt Einfluss darauf haben kann, wie sie sich entwickeln.
**Was du mitbringen solltest:**
* Neugierde und Offenheit fĂŒr neue Erfahrungen
* Gute Laune und die Bereitschaft, deine Meinung zu teilen
**Anmeldung:**
Die Teilnahme am Usability Test Event ist kostenlos, aber die PlÀtze sind begrenzt. Melde dich daher am besten noch heute an, um dir deinen Platz zu sichern!
**Komm vorbei und sei Teil einer einzigartigen Gelegenheit, die Welt ein StĂŒckchen benutzerfreundlicher zu machen! Wir freuen uns darauf, dich dort zu sehen!**
*Das Bild wurde mit Hilfe von DALL·E 3 erstellt.*
At Swiss Usability Night, you'll have the opportunity to test and share your thoughts on the usability of software solutions while meeting interesting people. Whether you're a tech lover, a design enthusiast, or just curious, this event is for everyone!
**What to expect:**
* **Usability tests:** Test software products and share your feedback. Your opinion helps make products more user-friendly and intuitive. There will be two 60-minute test sessions.
* **Refreshments:** Appetizers will be provided, and there will of course be a meal break between the test sessions.
* **Networking:** Make new contacts, exchange ideas, and meet interesting people.
* **Fun:** Discover software solutions and see how your opinion can directly influence how they are developed.
**What you should bring:**
* Curiosity and openness to new experiences.
* A positive attitude and a willingness to share your opinion.
**Registration:**
Participation in the usability test event is free, but places are limited. So register today to secure your spot!
Come by and be part of a unique opportunity to make the world a little more user-friendly! We look forward to seeing you there!
Angular Zurich June 2026
Hey ZĂŒrich, we are not slowing down! Angular ZĂŒrich is back with another evening of exciting talks exploring the future of Angular, modern developer experience, and where the framework is heading next. And for the first time ever, weâll have three speakers sharing their insights, ideas, and real-world experiences with the community.
**Talks:**
*Even moar Angular skills for agentic development*
*by Tomas Trajan*
AI agents are quickly becoming part of the Angular development workflow - generating components, refactoring code, writing tests, and even orchestrating full features. But getting reliable results requires more than good prompts. In this talk, Iâll share the Angular patterns, architecture decisions, and tooling techniques that make agentic development actually productive at scale. Youâll see how strong typing, standalone APIs, signals, and clear project structure dramatically improve AI-generated code quality, and learn practical workflows for collaborating with coding agents without sacrificing maintainability or developer control.
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*From Typos to Type Safety â Building a Typed Router for Angular*
*by Dominic Bachmann*
Route enums, path constant objects, flat route trees to avoid nesting complexity â Angular developers have invented all kinds of workarounds to bring some safety to navigation. But they all share the same problem: a second source of truth that you maintain by hand. In this talk, I'll share how I built angular-typed-router, a drop-in replacement that infers every valid path directly from your route configuration. You'll see the developer experience in action â full autocomplete, compile-time validation â and learn how interface augmentation, template literal types, and recursive conditionals make it work at zero runtime cost.
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*Angular 22: The Great Simplification*
*by Mateusz Halada*
Angular has spent the last few releases removing complexity piece by piece - and Angular 22 takes that vision even further. In this talk, weâll explore how the framework is evolving toward a leaner, more intuitive developer experience with simpler APIs, stronger defaults, and less boilerplate across everyday application development. Youâll see whatâs new, whatâs been streamlined, and how modern Angular patterns around signals, control flow, routing, and reactivity fit together into a much more cohesive mental model. By the end, youâll understand not just the new features, but the bigger direction Angular is heading in.
**Agenda**
* 18:00 - 18:15 â **Intro**
* 18:15 - 18:45 â **Tomas Trajan** \- Even moar Angular skills for agentic development
* 18:50 - 19:30 **Dominic Bachmann** \- From Typos to Type Safety \- Building a Typed Router for Angular
* 19:35 - 20:05 â **Mateusz Halada** \- Angular 22: The Great Simplification
* 20:05 - 21:00 â **Networking**
IBM Bob (Coding) Watch Party in ZĂŒrich
Developers, this oneâs for you - We are rolling out a series of hands-on developer events around IBM Bob â the new AI-powered development partner designed to help you ship better code, faster.
What makes these events stand out?
đ©âđ»đšâđ»đ§âđ»đȘ© Watch Parties in Berlin, Frankfurt, Ehningen, Vienna, Zurich...
Join live sessions together with other developers â not just watching, but discussing, reacting, and learning in real time. Think of it as turning a webinar into a shared experience.
The (Coding) Watch Parties will take place on
\- 16th June\,
\- 20th August\,
\- 5th October and
\- 1st December
*The Watch Parties are free of charge. Tickets are limited.*
đ„·đ§ââïžđ§đȘ Hands-on + Community-first
From hackathons to deep dives, these events are built to help you explore modern AI-driven development workflows and connect with peers.
Bob is built to support everything from modernization to secure, enterprise-ready development. IBM Bob supports the entire SDLC â and these sessions show and guide you how it actually works in best practice.
If youâre curious about where AI is taking software engineering next, this is a great place to plug in.
We will add more Bob events to the calendar soon. Feel free to ***get subscribed to our Luma calendar* to stay uptodate for ALL upcoming events early on** and get registered for the events you like to join either here on Meetup or on our central Luma calendar: đ [https://luma.com/ibm_bob](https://luma.com/ibm_bob)
**Download and try Bob 1 month for free**, get the trial here:
đ [ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free](http://ibm.biz/try_bob_for_free)
Mattia Ferrini - Type Driven Development for human and AI reasoning
AI is changing the way we develop software. Mattiaâs talk takes a fresh look at **Type-Driven Development** (TDD), and how types facilitate not only the work of human developers but also **LLM reasoning**.
The talk with be hands-on with code examples and open discussions
Agenda:
* What is Type-Driven Development
* An overview of F#âs type system
* How TDD facilitates human developers with AI tools
* LLM Tooling with types
* LLM reasoning with types
* Compositionality and reasoning traces
Mattia is a data scientist fighting a losing battle: replacing Python with languages featuring richer type systems. As the co-founder of Entropy42, a Zurich-based startup, he specializes in the verification of ontologies and mathematical optimization programs. There, Mattia leverages type systems and provers to sharpen the performance of specialized small language models.
Mattia will use F#, but his talk does not require any prior experience with the language.
AI Agent with TypeScript: The Fundamentals
**Build Your First AI Agent with TypeScript**
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No slides. No theory. Just code.
This is the first session of ZĂŒrich Agent Lab â a monthly hands-on workshop community for engineers building AI agents in ZĂŒrich.
We start on June 17th with the fundamentals: building a real AI agent from scratch using TypeScript and the Vercel AI SDK.
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**Format**
**5:30pm â Doors open and get comfortable (30 min)**
**6:00pm â Hacking (2 hours)**
You write code. We build together. Step by step, you'll implement a working AI agent with tool calling, structured outputs, and a controlled agent loop. Bring your laptop and a free OpenAI API key.
**8:00pm â Demos + Knowledge Sharing (30 min)**
Show what you built. Share what you learned. Ask what you couldn't figure out. This is where the room gets interesting.
**8:30pm â Networking**
Stay as long as you want.
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**What you'll build**
âą An agent that calls real tools to answer questions it couldn't answer alone
âą Structured outputs that make your agent's responses predictable and usable
âą A controlled agent loop with proper step limits
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**What you need**
âą A laptop with Node.js installed
âą A free OpenAI API key (usage will be minimal)
âą Comfortable with TypeScript basics
**Food and Drinks**
âą Pizza will be delivered by 6:30 PM
âą Drinks will be unlimited
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**25 seats only.** RSVP secures your spot â no walk-ins.
This event is CHF 75. If you want year-round access to all sessions, founding memberships are open at CHF 900/year for the first 50 members.
Software Engineering Events Near You
Connect with your local Software Engineering community
Columbus Code & Coffee 87 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
Battle of the personal agents
Join the Columbus AI community for a special event.
**Battle of the Personal Agents** is your chance to see what people are actually building with AI agents and personal automation systems. Whether youâre running OpenClaw, Hermes, or a completely custom solution, bring your agent and show the community how it works.
Weâre interested in real-world implementations: the problems your agent solves, how you use it day-to-day, how itâs hosted and managed, how you built it, and why youâve chosen to keep using it. Live demonstrations are encouraged, so be prepared to show your code, architecture, workflows, and your agent performing real tasks.
This is less about polished presentations and more about sharing practical experience, comparing approaches, and learning from one another. If youâd like to present, please contact Chris Slee (via meetup) before the event so we can allocate enough time for everyoneâs demonstrations.
Come ready to show what youâve built, discover what others are doing, and maybe find a few ideas worth taking home.
Whether youâre deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformlabs/)
Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/transformlabshq)
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the worldâs largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping whatâs possible. Since then, weâve built a suite of AIâdriven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomesâaccelerating benefits decisions for our Nationâs Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcomeâdriven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**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
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## đ€ Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
đĄ About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations â not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption â no guesswork required.
đ ïž What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
đ Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, weâll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. Weâll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. Weâll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Columbus Code & Coffee 88 @ Improving
Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you!
**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

























