Management

**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.

Wir freuen uns, euch zum ersten Event im Jahr 2026 einzuladen. Durchführung wie gehabt, in den Räumlichkeiten von Microsoft Schweiz im Circle. An dieser Stelle ein grosses Dankeschön an unsere Sponsoren Microsoft, baseVISION und Epic Fusion, welche es uns ermöglichen den Event für euch kostenlos anzubieten. **Sessions & Agenda** * **Registration & Welcome -** Janic Verboon & Nicola Suter * **Your Endpoints Have a Firmware Deadline - Are You Ready?** \- Ákos Bakos * **Modern Workplace Management Through a DevOps Lens** \- Steven Beeler * **Automatic deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop -** Michele Blum, Flavio Meyer * **From Chaos to Control: Streamline Azure Policy Management with EPAC** \- Pratheep Sinnathurai * **Closing the Endpoint Gap with Lenovo Device Orchestration and ThinkShield Firmware Assurance** \- Lucas Magoni * Raffle & Closing Falls du eine Session machen möchtest, gib diese gerne auf Sessionize ein: https://sessionize.com/wpninja-ug-ch/. **Anmeldung** * Für die Anmeldung bitte mittels Meetup auf 'Teilnehmen' klicken. Die Anmeldung ist *kostenlos.* * **Bitte stellt sicher, dass ihr im Meetup euren vollen Vor- und Nachnamen hinterlegt habt!** Die Angaben werden für die Microsoft Zutrittskontrolle benötigt. * Die Anmeldung wird eine Woche vor dem Event geschlossen. **Unsere Motivation** Nebst spannenden Sessions run um die Themen Endpoint Management, Identity und Security von nationalen und internationalen Speakern möchten wir bewusst eine Platform schaffen, um sich mit gleichgesinnten bei einer lockeren Atmosphäre auszutauschen. Aber nun subito: **19\. März im Kalender blockieren** und für den Event **Anmelden**. Wir freuen uns auf dich! **Socials** * https://twitter.com/wpninjasch * https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9585518/

**[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/)***

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!

In einer coolen Gruppe immer wieder neue Trails entdecken und die jeweils spektakuläre Aussicht auf die Leuchtstadt Luzern aus den unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven geniessen. Unsere Tour startet jeweils am **Donnerstag** um **18.30 Uhr**. Der jeweilige Treffpunkt wird ein paar Tage vorher im WhatsApp-Chat und die App "Klubraum" bekanntgegeben. In 90-120 Minuten versuchen wir mit einem Maximum an Fun die jeweiligen 500 – 1’000 Höhenmeter zu bewältigen. Das gemeinsame Erlebnis steht ganz klar im Vordergrund. Dennoch kommen auch die „Schnelleren“ auf ihre Kosten und werden auf Extraschlaufen „gejagt“. Du möchtest in den WhatsApp-Chat aufgenommen werden? Dann registriere dich über [trail-maniacs Beitrittsanfrage](https://form.jotform.com/202275997370060) Du hast die Möglichkeit ohne Vereinsmitgliedschaft (kostenlos) beizutreten oder Teil der Community zu werden (30.-/Jahr). Wir freuen uns mit dir zusammen die coolen Trails zu rocken!. Bitte jeweils **gute Trailrunningschuhe** mit genügend Grip anziehen. Vom Herbst bis Frühling die **Stirnlampe** nicht vergessen! Im Winter bzw. der Übergangszeit gehören zudem **Spikes** mit ins Gepäck! Die Trainings werden von den zertifizierten Trailrunning-Leitern Guido Hermann und Nathalie von Däniken geleitet. Weitere Infos zu deinen Guides und weitere Angebote findest du unter [Trailrun Zentralschweiz / up2peak](https://trailrunzentralschweiz.ch/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *We rock the flowing trails at the foot of Mount Pilatus in the area between Renggpass and Eigenthal in a cool group. In between we also explore the trails on the Dietschi- and Sonnenberg, the Gütsch-, Biregg- and Meggerwald.*

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

**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!

Mindfulness is presence without judgement. Inner balance entails the capacity to stay present with the emerging reality, whether that brings joy, stress, anger, edginess or any other emotion. This session is a safe space for practicing mindful awareness, non-judgemental presence and embodiment through different practices like meditation, tapping, grounding, journaling and more. **What we’ll do** \- Breath practice and body awareness \- Heart\- and attention\-focused mindfulness practices \- Brief reflections and journaling \- Optional discussion on stress\, resilience\, and wellbeing **Who it’s for** Anyone interested in mindfulness, meditation, stress reduction, and practical tools to support daily wellbeing. Anyone who needs a break. Anyone who wants to create more calm and peace in their life. **What to bring** \- Comfortable clothing \(we’re in a yoga studio\) \- Water/drink \(tea is available\) \- Journal and pen **Logistics** \- Please arrive on time; the main door closes 5 minutes after start\. \- This event is free / donation\-based\. **About the host** I am Ingrid, a certified coach and facilitator, but most importantly a human being navigating the complexities of being alive. My work is deeply informed by my diverse personal and professional background, as well as by my own path of growth.

**Hey fellow board game designers (and enthusiasts)!** If you're working on a board game, we've got a meetup just for you! We gather on the third Thursday of each month at [WellPlayed Zürich-Langstrasse](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7jVdsNDqeYmakSjn6) to playtest prototypes, give and receive feedback, and discuss all things game design, publishing, marketing, crowdfunding, art, and more. All levels are welcome, whether you've already published games or you're just starting out - we'd love to meet you! * ***When:*** *every 3rd Thursday of the month* * ***Location:*** *Wellplayed Langstrasse (Langstrasse 229)* * ***Start time:*** *19:00* * ***End time:*** *22:30* * ***Entry fee:*** *6 CHF per person* * ***Limited spaces:*** *16 participants max.* ***Note***: Space at Wellplayed is currently limited to 10 participants. Thus, signing up on Meetup before the event is mandatory (if you bring a friend, make sure to sign them up as well). If you have any questions or prefer to connect online first, we coordinate the group on the ["Boardgames Zürich" Discord server](https://discord.gg/f3gFStPtZ5). Feel free to join the conversation there!

**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 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.

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.

Mastermind is a small group where each person shares a goal or challenge, and the group helps them with ideas, perspective, and accountability - guided by a coach. An evening of deep conversations about goals, direction, and your next chapter. This mastermind is for ambitious individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone who wants clarity and real progress in their personal or professional life. You will gain new perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful connections with like-minded people. Expect honest feedback, structured thinking, and conversations that move you forward — not just motivate you for a day. You will leave with clearer direction, concrete next steps, and accountability to help you grow. The event is free.

Is your business taking more of your time than you would like? [Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success. * Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses * Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business * How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements * How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs * How to manage your time for maximum effect * How to deal with nonperforming employees * How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab. Reserve your spot via this link: https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!