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Applied GenAI in Practice: Talks, Panel & Networking (Zurich)
An evening for professionals who are actively applying GenAI in their work — across product, data, operations, and strategy.
We’re bringing together practitioners who are moving beyond experimentation and using AI to create real impact inside teams and organizations.
**Format:**
• Three short, insight-focused talks
• A straight-talking panel on what’s working (and what isn’t)
• Networking apero with people actively building and implementing GenAI
**Speakers:**
* **Friedemann Schestag** — Data & AI Engineer, Unit8
* **Karim Zeid** — Founder, Fiduza
* **Simon Heimlicher** — AI Engineering Director
This is a curated, in-person event for people who want practical perspectives, useful workflows, and high-signal conversations.
No technical background required, but a professional mindset and real interest in applied AI will help you get the most out of the evening.
📍 **Location:** Unit8 Office, Zurich
**📆 Date:** Wednesday, 25th of February 2026
🕕 **Time:** 18:00–21:00
🎟️ **Capacity is limited** — please RSVP only if you plan to attend
Hosted by **GenAI 360 Zurich**.
Soundhealing - Klangreise mit Gong & Kristallschalen (Baden)
English below.
Der Klang des Gongs erzeugt eine kraftvolle Welle, die durch den ganzen Körper fliesst, berührt jede Zelle, jeden Gedanken und jedes Gefühl, klärt, harmonisiert und führt zu tiefer Entspannung.
Der Gong führt dich genau dorthin, wo deine Seele sein möchte.
💫 Mögliche Wirkungen der Klangtherapie:
• Tiefe Entspannung
• Befreiung von Anspannung
• Abbau von Stress und Ängsten
• Verbesserter Schlaf und erhöhte Konzentration
• Regeneration des Nerven- und Hormonsystems
• Emotionales und energetisches Gleichgewicht
• Auflösung unbewusster Muster und Ängste
• Verbesserung der Durchblutung und der Beweglichkeit, Entspannung der Muskeln
🎵 Klangtherapie ist eine uralte, spirituelle Methode der Heilung, Verjüngung und Transformation.
Heute ist sie eine der natürlichsten Methoden, um mit sich selbst und seiner Lebensenergie in Verbindung zu treten.
💖 Kommen Sie und teilen Sie diese Erfahrung – lassen Sie uns gemeinsam in den Raum des Klangs eintauchen, wo sich der Körper entspannt, der Geist Frieden findet und das Herz sich daran erinnert, was Liebe ist.
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The sound of the gong creates a powerful wave that flows through the entire body, touching every cell, every thought, and every feeling, clearing, harmonizing, and leading to deep relaxation.
The gong takes you exactly where your soul wants to be.
💫 Possible effects of sound therapy:
• Deep relaxation
• Release of tension
• Reduction of stress and anxiety
• Improved sleep and increased concentration
• Regeneration of the nervous and endocrine systems
• Emotional and energetic balance
• Dissolution of unconscious patterns and fears
• Improved circulation and mobility, relaxation of muscles
🎵 Sound therapy is an ancient, spiritual method of healing, rejuvenation, and transformation.
Today, it is one of the most natural ways to connect with yourself and your life energy.
💖 Come and share this experience—let's dive into the space of sound together, where the body relaxes, the mind finds peace, and the heart remembers what love is.
Let's meet for some conversation in German.
As it is sometimes difficult in Switzerland to practice high german, in 2010 we decided to organize a conversation group that is free to everyone who wants to practice german and socialize.
WhatsApp group for easier contact:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmMkpiQxs291vTPv2RBNm4
Salsa Cubana Einsteigerkurs SC1b
Ohne Vorkenntnisse / Solo-Anmeldung möglich
Kursstart: Mittwoch 25. Februar 2026
Kursdauer: 25. Februar - 08. April 26 (7 MAL)
Kurszeit: 19 - 21h
Leitung: Juliette & Patrick
Kurskosten pro Person: CHF 280.- / 14h
Anmeldung unter: [https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html](https://salsarica.ch/kurse/salsa-cubana-anfaenger.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYUtJTHdWekhnWnViZGJ3QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7FWtSxA9DGr6dYpcOqqHy6swXdUDpHR-JqwJhkPE-xQFy4L0uX6aYp3QsX1w_aem_uqaRvBUiTt6oovZXYX-Hxw)
Wir freuen uns auf euch!
Ergänzende Infos: Salsa! Kein anderer Tanz hat in den letzten Jahren eine derart steile Erfolgskurve aufs Parkett gelegt. Die Salsa weckt Sehnsüchte nach der Karibik und versprüht wahre Lebensfreude. Salsa wird paarweise getanzt. Ein Partner führt, der andere wird geführt. Bei uns werden hauptsächlich Kurse im kubanischen Stil unterrichtet, der Salsa Cubana, welcher seinen Ursprung in Kuba hat. Die kubanische Salsa wirkt eher spielerisch, rhythmisch und lebendig und setzt sich aus unterschiedlichen lateinamerikanischen Rhythmen und Tänzen zusammen. Das wesentliche Merkmal des kubanischen Stils sind die Drehungen des Tanzpaares um einen gemeinsamen Mittelpunkt und das Kernstück des Salsa Cubana, die Rueda de Casino. Der Name Rueda rührt daher, dass alle beteiligten Paare einen Kreis bilden, wobei sie jeweils synchron die gleichen Figuren tanzen. Bedingt durch Partnerwechsel, die jeweils zu den getanzten Figuren gehören, dreht sich die Rueda bzw. das Rad. Der Kurs für blutige Anfänger oder für Leute, die sich mit den Basic-Elementen noch unsicher fühlen.
Mindstone Zurich February AI Meetup
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-zurich-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Zurich!
Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.
Why should you attend?
• Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
• Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
• Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.
What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:
• What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
• How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
• What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society.
After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence.
Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-zurich-february-ai-meetup)
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-zurich-february-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Monthly Agile Networking Beer
You are interested to talk about agile topics like agile project management, agile organisation development, agile practices and agile mindset then join our first meeting and become part of a vibrant agile community.
Death Cafè Zürich #3
☕💀 **Death Café Zürich #3 @ Sphères**
Join us for the third evening to talk about death, life, and everything in between – over coffee, cake, or a glass of wine.
No religion, no agenda – just curiosity, compassion, and honest conversation.
Death Cafés happen all over the world as informal gatherings where people meet to explore the big questions we often avoid.
🕕 **When:** Wednesday 25 February 2026, 18:30–21:00
📍 **Where:** Sphères, Hardturmstrasse 66, Zürich
💰 **Cost:** Free – please plan to buy a drink or small snack to support the café.
Everyone is welcome. Let’s talk, listen, and share – about life, and what makes it meaningful. 🌿
If we are more than 10 you can come anyway
Systems Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
[Potluck Dinner] Islamic Philosophy and Contemporary Readings
***Update (2026/2/9):***
***Please not that the event's description and topic has been updated. We will still meet over potluck dinner, but we have decided to host the book discussion as a separate event in March.***
Dear all,
Join us for a social gathering coinciding with the special month of Ramadan. We're coming together for a potluck dinner (Iftar): each person brings food that we'll all share together. And of course, Muslims as well as non-Muslims are equally welcome.
We will meet at the GZ Höngg community center. The description will soon be updated to include the total cost for reserving the venue, which we'll split across everyone attending.
We look forward to seeing you. Please reach out to any of the organizers if you have any questions.
Omar and the team
Conversational AI Design: A Practical Field Guide
**About the talk**
Conversational assistants aren’t “just another feature”. They are full experiences shaped by countless design decisions that must hold up in real life: messy inputs, high expectations, edge cases, and the constant tension between speed, quality, and cost.
In this talk, Gea and Alberto share what they’ve learned while designing AI-enabled assistants in different contexts (from support to retail-like journeys). Instead of focusing on hype or theory, they’ll unpack the practical choices that make the difference: how to keep conversations actionable, how to design a consistent “voice” without overdoing personality, how to define (or intentionally limit) the assistant’s identity, and how the interface and the underlying logic need to evolve together.
They’ll also touch the less glamorous, but most decisive parts of the work: when AI is the right tool (and when it isn’t), why data is the elephant in the room, what “testing” means in conversational design, and how to guide users so the assistant is easy to understand and hard to misuse without overwhelming them.
Expect a set of clear takeaways you can reuse with your own team, whether you’re starting from scratch or improving something already in production, shared through real design trade-offs, not spoilers.
**About the speakers**
[Gea Sasso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gea-sasso/) is a Senior Service Designer at Sketchin focused on service experiences where journeys, touchpoints, and contexts come together. Her work explores how services can be shaped across channels, including the interplay between digital and physical environments.
[Alberto Andreetto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoandreetto/) is a Lead Interaction Designer at Sketchin specialized in interaction design and complex digital systems. He works on defining how products behave, respond, and communicate, especially when interfaces become conversational and adaptive.
[Sketchin](https://www.sketchin.com/) is an advanced strategic-design studio that helps forward‑thinking organizations explore technology and face their next sustainable change. They combine business opportunities with customer expectations to design and deliver end‑to‑end experiences, often leveraging deep tech and AI to reshape products, services, and customer engagement.
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**💬 The Talk is in English**
**📍 \*Note\* The event is happening in a new room \*note\* The event will be held at ETH Zürich Maschinenbau ML, Room F34**
*We kindly ask you to arrive 10 minutes early of the event start, so everyone can find a seat due to high attendance. Thank you!*
Kuschel-Tempel für erfahrene Kuschler
**mit Elana Andermatt und Andrea Bergamini**
Kuscheln für alle, die schon vertraut sind mit Kuschel-Gruppen, ob bei uns oder anderen Anbietern.
Wir werden weniger Zeit mit den Aufwärm- und Begegnungsübungen machen und mehr Zeit haben, in das Kuschelfeld einzutauschen.
Auch hier ist die "Kuschel-Energie" der nährende, entspannte Kontakt zu anderen, ohne dass es in erotische oder sexuelle Bereiche abgleitet. Es geht um achtsame und absichtslose Berührungen und den 100%-igen Respekt deiner individuellen Grenzen! Und wenn wir dann beim Zusammenliegen immer weniger tun, sondern nur noch sind, dann kann sich das schon mal wie ein “Kuschelhimmel” anfühlen …
* Die Sicherheit des klar strukturierten und geleiteten Abends/Tages und gleichzeitig die Freiräume für Deine individuellen Bedürfnisse und Grenzen.
* Die verschiedenen Ebenen von Kontakt und Verbindung: Berührungen, Worte, der energetische Kontakt (z.B. nur im Augenkontakt) und die Resonanz im Gruppen-Feld.
* Die Stärkung von Selbstkontakt, Eigenwahrnehmung und “Gut-zu-sich-selber-sein”, denn der Kontakt zu anderen kann sich nur in dem Masse vertiefen, wie wir den Kontakt zu uns selber vertiefen können.
* Die Öffnung für “die grösseren Räume”, die uns auf einer spirituellen Ebene nähren und verbinden, so dass Gefühle von Frieden und "Nach-Hause-kommen" durch die Gemeinschaft UND durch die Verbindung zum Grösseren genährt werden.
* Die ganz persönlichen Momente, in denen du ganz entspannt, offen und echt anderen herzoffenen Menschen begegnest.
Klare Kuschel-Regeln für mehr Sicherheit, Vertrauen und Entspannung gelten auch hier:
Wenn du JA sagst bei deiner Anmeldung, sagst du JA zu den klaren Kuschelregeln:
Beim VertiefungsKreis werden diese Regeln nicht mehr explizit genannt, da wir annehmen, dass sie bekannt sind.
* Keine Berührung im Intimbereich und an erogenen Zonen. Keine Küsschen oder Hände unter dem TShirt. Erotische Energie wird nicht angefacht. Wir bleiben auf der Ebene des brüderlichen und schwesterlichen kuscheligen Herzens.
* Du kannst dein Tempo jederzeit wählen, wie schnell und nahe du mit anderen sein möchtest oder wie oft du auch Momente für dich alleine brauchst.
* Ein NEIN ist ein NEIN. Achte drauf, dass du deine und andere Grenzen des Wohlbefindens respektierst.
**Zeiten:** 19:30-22:00h
Einlass 19 Uhr bei einer Tasse Tee
Bei Abenden mit Verlängerung bis 23h (wer will).
**WO:** JupiterSpace, SeminarPavillon vom Jupiterhaus im Frankental; Frankentalerstrasse 55, 8049 Zürich
**Mitbringen** bitte bequeme Kleider, warme Socken und bei Bedarf eine verschliessbare Wasserflasche.
**Ausgleich:** 30.-, oder das, was du zahlen kannst.
**Infos und Anmeldung:** Elana **[elana@sensual-healing.ch](mailto:elana@sensual-healing.ch)**, 0041 79 437 22 22
**Homepage: [https://kuschel-tempel.ch](https://kuschel-tempel.ch)**
Wenn du regelmässig einen Reminder haben magst, kannst du dich gerne hier zum \*\*[Kuschel-Tempel-Newsletter ](https://Kuschel-Tempel/#Newsletter/)*anmelden.*
***Diese Kuschelveranstaltung ist für "Profi-Kuschler***" oder alle, die schon mindestens einmal bei uns oder in einer anderen Kuschelgruppe mitgekuschelt haben.
**Neuanfänger** dürfen sich gerne zu den **offenen Abenden** anmelden.
Termine auf [https://kuschel-tempel.ch](https://kuschel-tempel.ch)
Post-Meetup Dinner (Last Thursday Talks)
**Pizza, Pasta & UX: Join us for the Post-Meetup Dinner!** 🍕
Want to keep the conversation going after the UX meetup?
Join us for dinner right after!
We have reserved a table at our favorite local Italian restaurant. They have welcomed us many times with delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to unwind and discuss the evening's topics over some tasty pizza or pasta.
**Important:**
Please register here to save your seat. This reservation is exclusive to attendees of the main meetup of the same day.
See you there!
The LTT Team
ZurichJS Meetup: All down to the types
A single broken type can ripple through your entire stack, turning a seamless deployment into a debugging nightmare. But when your types are watertight, the magic happens: code that documents itself, databases that talk to forms, and modularity without the risk.
This February, we’re stripping away the guesswork and looking at the architecture that keeps modern web apps unbreakable.
Whether you’re looking to harden your infrastructure or automate your validation logic, join us for an evening of deep-dive demos and technical insights that go way beyond the documentation.
**Agenda**
* 17:30 – **Doors open**
* 18:30 - 18:50 – **Settling in & Intro**
* 18:50 - 20:30 – **Talks and pizza**
* 20:30 – **Networking**
**Explore the detailed agenda and speaker info: [https://zurichjs.com/events/march-2026](https://zurichjs.com/events/march-2026)**
**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?**
* **[Vercel](https://vercel.com/?utm_source=zurichjs&utm_medium=sponsored_meetup&utm_campaign=zurichjs_partner_2026)** is THE platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability needed to create at the moment of inspiration. We love Vercel because they’ve turned the "manual labor" of deployment into a simple `git push`. By handling the heavy lifting of global infrastructure and serverless scaling, Vercel allows us to focus on what we actually enjoy: building great user experiences. Whether you’re using Next.js, Nuxt, or SvelteKit, Vercel is the gold standard for shipping fast and staying in the flow.
* **[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 Zurich’s tech ecosystem. Reach out, we’re 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\!
* **[zurichjs.com](http://www.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.
Hackergarten February
We're planning the next Hackergarten Zurich 🥳 We're looking forward to see some familiar faces and share knowledge within the open-source community. Spread the word — everyone is welcome! Bring your project, a bug, a feature, a question... or just your time and enthusiasm 💜 As always there will be free drinks, beer and pizza, sponsored by Quatico.
As usual we briefly present the open-source projects we'd like to work on, break up into groups and try to make an actual contribution. We offer free pizza, beverages and depending on weather conditions a great view on Zurich West from the rooftop terrace.
Many thanks to Quatico (https://www.quatico.com) for hosting the event!
Systems Events Near You
Connect with your local Systems community
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**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**
*Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation*
Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification.
You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written.
This talk will cover:
--What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t)
--How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows
--Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development
--Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence
Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Connected Westerville Night of Networking!
Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"
Coworking w/ IxDA at Junto
Join us and work remotely together with like-minded UX folks. This is a last minute opportunity to get out at one of our favorites, [Junto](https://thejuntohotel.com/)! Plenty of seating is available in addition to a connected coffee shop and restaurant.
I will be there 10-12 for sure, maybe longer. Feel free to come and go anytime during the day, and don't forget your charger and headphones!
Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### Turning Rentals Into Income: How Investors Pay Off Properties Faster
#### **Featuring Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
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A lot of people get into real estate because they want freedom.
Then they buy a rental…and realize most of the rent goes straight to the bank.
They technically own property, but the mortgage controls the income. And waiting 30 years for properties to be paid off doesn’t feel realistic.
This meetup is about understanding a different way to think about rental properties… one that focuses on paying them off sooner so the income is actually usable.
**Featured Guest Speaker: John Blackburn**
We’re excited to welcome John Blackburn as our guest speaker for this event.
John has been actively investing in real estate since 2006 and has:
* Been involved in **5,000+ real estate transactions**
* Helped investors **acquire over $150 million in rental property**
* **Raised more than $100 million** in private capital
John didn’t start with family money or shortcuts. He built his portfolio by focusing on clear systems, real numbers, and long-term strategy.
For this meetup, John will walk through how investors shift their focus from simply owning rentals to building properties that eventually pay them…without a mortgage attached.
**What You’ll Learn**
John will break down, in simple terms:
* Why most rental properties don’t produce much usable income early on
* Why buying more rentals isn’t always the answer
* How investors structure their properties to pay off mortgages in a fraction of the time
* How properties can work together to eliminate debt faster
* What changes once rentals become free and clear
This approach is often referred to as an accelerated paydown strategy — using rental income intentionally to reduce debt sooner, rather than waiting decades for mortgages to run their course.
John will also share a simple calculator you can use to see how this works with real numbers and realistic scenarios.
**The Core Idea**
When a rental has a mortgage, the rent has one job: **pay the bank.**
When a rental is paid off, the rent has a different job: **pay you.**
Most people only see one timeline…30 years.
This session shows how investors shorten that timeline and gradually increase their income as properties become free and clear.
**Who This Event Is For**
This event is for people who want more than just “owning rentals” on paper.
* Rental owners who are tired of most of the rent going to the bank and want a clearer path to real, usable income
* New investors who want to understand how rental properties actually build wealth over time before jumping in
* People with capital who want to invest in real estate with intention and a long-term plan
* Anyone serious about freedom and curious how rental properties transition from debt-heavy assets into income-producing ones
**Event Details**
**Location:** Ohio Brewing Company - 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
**Date & Time:** January 25th, 6–8 PM (Doors open at 5:30)
**Cost:** Free (Seats are limited - RSVP required)
**👉 Get your FREE TICKET [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-rentals-into-income-how-investors-pay-off-properties-faster-tickets-1980492192461?aff=cicmeetupapp)**
If you’ve ever wondered how rental properties actually turn into freedom —this is the room to be in.
Columbus HUG February
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/








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