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**Update: We’re fully booked and running a waitlist.** Get ready for the 21st edition of our community event for language AI and NLP experts and enthusiasts – with a **NEW LOCATION** at [Riffraff Kino/Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/g61d4Zmmjj7iCcu59)! 🧠 **3 straight-to-the-point talks** by experienced experts 🥂 **Casual networking** over drinks and snacks 📍 **NEW location:** [Riffraff Kino/Bar](https://maps.app.goo.gl/g61d4Zmmjj7iCcu59), Neugasse 57, 8005 Zurich 🎟 **Capacity:** 100 seats **Schedule** 6:30 pm – Doors open and registration 7:00 pm – Presentations 🔹 **Overcorrection: Why LLMs Can't *Just* Proofread – and How to Fix It** *[Heejin Do](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heejin-do-969bb3231/), Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH AI Center* LLMs often over-edit text, sacrificing original meaning for fluency. This talk introduces PoCO, a two-stage method that harnesses 'intentional overcorrection' to catch more errors while using smaller models to restore accuracy and precision. **🔹 Why Translation AI Fails (Even Though It Works)** *[Christian Weih-Sum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianweihsum/), Managing Director at foryouandyourcustomers* The quality of modern translation AI is no longer the main issue. In practice, deployments fall short not because of models, but because of processes, roles, and decision-making. This impulse explores the non-technical challenges that decide whether translation AI becomes a competitive advantage—or another missed opportunity. **🔹 Privacy vs Utility: The Anonymisation Tradeoff in Language AI Workflows** *[Michael Anthony Mazourik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazourik/), Founder and CEO at AI4Privacy* Every AI workflow leaks data it shouldn't. But most anonymisation tools either destroy context or miss entities entirely. To tackle this, AI4privacy built p5y, an open-source privacy framework modelled on i18n, that treats privacy as a language-level translation task. The talk covers reversible masking, synthetic identity generation, and policy-driven access control in production translation pipelines. No theory, just live examples of what actually works. 8:00 pm – Drinks reception -- 📸 Please note: Photos will be taken at the meetup and may be used on Supertext’s communication channels. If you don’t want to be photographed, kindly let us know in advance. 🚀 *Don't miss out – sign up today!* Proudly hosted by [Supertext](https://www.supertext.com/)

We are **[Rhacklette](https://rhacklette41.github.io/),** a group of female, inter, non-binary, trans and agender (FINTA) people in Security. Our goal is to create a protected space for gender minorities in the security industry, this applies to professionals as well as students or career changers. We are a subgroup of **[DEFCON Switzerland](https://www.defcon-switzerland.org/)**, a non profit well known for the **[Area41 conference](https://area41.io/)** and **[Beer On Tuesdays (BoTs)](https://www.beerontuesday.ch/)**. DEFCON Switzerland strives to support and foster the local hacker community. We want to create a network, mainly in Switzerland, where people feel safe and understood. A safe space to learn together, in which knowledge is imparted and built up, where you can have fun together and meet other people who share the same passion. Come and join us for our monthly meetups, we look forward to welcoming you! :)

Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! 🚀 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. 💡HOW DOES IT WORK💡 1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)☀️🍹 2. The Event Host will greet you🤜🏽🤛🏾 3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flag🇪🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷 4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skill💪🏽💭

Hi there! I’m 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 Zürich 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 Zürich Altstetten. For all levels! You don’t 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. Don‘t hesitate to sign up via above mentioned channels. Can‘t 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!

\>\>\>\>\>\>\> All Info and registration here: https://interbeing\.ch/living\-diversity/ **– *Understand our differences and connect in conflict* –** In this course, we explore together how we can be with each other in our differences. We learn how to communicate more effectively with our loved ones, colleagues and even with people who share opposite opinions. * How can I feel understood, even when you see things differently? * How can I connect with people who think, feel, or live differently from me? * How to navigate conflict without losing myself or the other? * How to meet diversity with curiosity instead of fear? Before connecting with others, we get to know ourselves: Find out what is behind our triggers and judgments, identify our feelings and needs. This inner clarity strengthens our self empowerment and the ability to meet others on eye level instead of betraying ourself, giving up our wishes, or dominating the conversation. We learn to better understand each other in our differences and invite cooperation. We explore movements beyond polarizing debates, while staying true to ourselves, so we can belong a bit more rather than merely fit in. ## We research how to: * Listen more deeply to ourself and gain inner clarity about our needs and what really matters to us * Realise when we need self care before connecting with others * Find inner clarity when we’re triggered * Stand honestly for our needs, express our wishes and invite cooperation * Grow capacity in understanding other viewpoints * See the beautiful messages behind our judgments and the judgments of others * Be in conflict with care and connection **Facilitation Style:** During each session, we offer theoretical input, live demonstrations, group discussions, and two to three guided exercises. We share insights and tips inspired by Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by [Yoram Mosenzon](https://www.connecting2life.net/trainer/yoram-mosenzon/) and Marshall Rosenberg. But foremost we invite you to find your own way. To develop your own communication style with your inner parts and your fellow humans. Part of the sessions will be shaped by the wishes and interests of the group. We might offer themed evenings that dive deeper into specific areas of diversity where staying connected can be difficult (such as race, gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, mental health, illness and disability, diet, relationship styles, cultural background, political views, and our ways of relating to money and consumption,…) or explore more depth some conflict situation. You’re warmly invited to bring your personal situations so we can work with concrete, lived experiences. \>\>\>\>\>\>\> All Info and registration here: https://interbeing\.ch/living\-diversity/

**Yoga. Pause & Connect** is a welcoming evening in Zurich for people who enjoy an active and **mindful lifestyle** and value **meaningful connections**. We begin with a **Hatha Yoga** practice designed to help you recharge, release tension, and clear your mind after the day. Afterwards, stay for **relaxed networking time** — an opportunity to meet like-minded people and build genuine connections in a comfortable small-group setting. Networking takes place in the cozy chill area, where you can sit, unwind, and enjoy hot beverages or non-alcoholic drinks. 📍 **Location:** ANNTIN Wellbeing Studio https://maps.app.goo.gl/NpvNASsiANp6w7128 🗓 **Date:** Monday, 13 April 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 – 19:00 Yoga; 19:00 - 20:00 Networking 💰 **Cost:** 29 CHF (Yoga session - open level, beginners welcome). Spots limited to 16 participants – please reserve your spot with payment **TWINT +41 791977702**. Please sign up only if you are certain you will attend – no refunds policy. You are welcome to join **both parts of the evening**, but it’s also perfectly fine to come **only for the yoga practice or only for the networking part**. To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group 🌿 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)

I'm really excited to announce our next Meet Up event. It will take place at Core studio in Rennweg Rennweg 12, 8001 Zurich. Designed to strengthen, release and stretch muscle tensions, conditioning your body by increasing your range of motion and flexibility as well as overcoming back pain; improving your posture and circulation so you can exercise more efficiently, whilst keeping your body injury free. The class is structured as a workout & stretch combination. Open to all levels. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles warmed up and you posturised ready for the next session. There's a small cost to cover the venue and facilities - CHF 40.- For more details about the training provider please see: https://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-body-sculpture-classes-in-zurich

##### **Sorcery: Contested Realm TCG Constructed Event** Tournament Form: Constructed **Are you new to the game or do you need some help with your deck?** **Don't be shy and join us!** Start: 18:30 Entry fee: CHF 15.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. Please register https://play.sorcerytcg.com/events **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Künstliche Intelligenz und Robotik stehen erst am Anfang – und doch ist absehbar, dass sie nicht nur einzelne Berufe, sondern ganze Vorstellungen von Arbeit, Leistung und gesellschaftlichem Wert verändern werden. Wenn Maschinen sowohl geistige als auch körperliche Tätigkeiten übernehmen können, stellt sich eine grundlegende Frage: **Was bedeutet es dann noch, Mensch zu sein – und wie organisieren wir Gesellschaft und Wirtschaft?** In dieser Diskussionsrunde wollen wir weniger über Technik sprechen, sondern über **gesellschaftliche Folgen**: * Welche Werte würden in einer Post-AI-Welt zählen? * Ist eine Gesellschaft ohne ökonomischen Zwang wünschenswert? * Wie sieht eine mögliche **Post-Work- oder Post-AI-Gesellschaft** aus * Wie verhält es sich mit Macht, Verteilung von Eigentum und Sinn Geht uns die Arbeit aus – oder gewinnen wir Freiheit? Stehen wir vor sozialem Zerfall oder vor einer neuen Form von Wohlstand? Und sind wir kulturell überhaupt darauf vorbereitet? Diese Diskussion richtet sich an alle, die sich für **Gesellschaft, Politik, Ethik und Zukunftsfragen** interessieren – ganz ohne technisches Vorwissen.

# Something NEW is about to hit the stage! Goofy, Max Goof, and Powerline are ready to rock the realm alongside other glimmers from the fan favorite *A Goofy Movie*. They’re ready to dance their way into play or into your collection. **Players must bring a deck consisting of a minimum of 60 cards, a maximum of two inks, and a maximum of four of any card of the same full name**. There will be three 50 minute rounds with "best of three" matches! Prizes will be awarded for the top scorers at the end of the event on top of randomly awarded prizes! Tournament Form: Constructed Doors Open: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Entry fee: CHF 10.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. (For the registration to be able to play at the tournament, you'll need a Melee Account) For every Player there is a 1.5 Boosters added to the price pool. **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

**Join us** for an exciting evening combining hands-on Kubernetes platform engineering with real-world AI automation insights! Hands-on Lab: Building Multi-Cluster EKS Platforms. Roll up your sleeves and build a production-ready platform using AWS EKS in a Hub-Spoke architecture with EKS capabilities such as ArgoCD, KRO & more. Learn how to orchestrate multiple Kubernetes clusters using GitOps principles and modern deployment patterns. AI on Kubernetes with AWS Kevin Nash from AWS explores the intersection of AI and Kubernetes on EKS. Learn about best practices, architectural patterns, and what\`s possible when you combine container orchestration with AI workloads. AI-Powered Invoice Automation at Simpego, Simon shares how we transformed manual invoice processing into a fully automated system for insurence company Simpego. Discover how AI eliminated tedious data entry tasks and what it takes to build production-ready automation solutions. **Agenda** 15:45 – Arrival 16:00 – Hands-On Lab: Platform Engineering with AWS 18:00 – Apero + Networking Break 18:15 – Arrival for Meetup 18:30 – Intro 18:40 – AI on EKS – Running AI Workloads on Kubernetes (Kevin Nash, AWS) 19:05 – Building Modern Insurance Platforms (Michael Ammann, Simpego) 19:20 – How to Structure Unstructured Data (Simon Sommer, copebit AG) 19:50 – Pizza & Beer 20:30 – End **Hands-On Lab:** This workshop introduces the fundamentals of Platform Engineering and shows how platform teams can enable developers through self-service capabilities and standardized workflows on AWS. The lab environment follows a Hub-and-Spoke architecture, where a centralized hub account provides shared services such as networking, security, and governance, while isolated spoke accounts host the individual workloads and development environments. **Talks + Speaker:** *Talk 1:* **AI on EKS – Running AI Workloads on Kubernetes** In this talk, Kevin Nash, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, introduces AI on EKS, an open-source project from AWS Labs that helps teams deploy and run AI/ML workloads on Amazon EKS using ready-to-use infrastructure blueprints and best practices for scalable AI platforms. The session will give an overview of how platform teams can simplify the deployment, scaling, and operation of AI workloads on Kubernetes. *Lightning Talk 2:* **Building Modern Insurance Platforms** In this lightning talk, Michael Ammann, CTO at simpego, shares how simpego is building modern digital insurance solutions powered by data, automation, and AI/ML. He will give a brief look into how the company uses analytics, telematics, and modern cloud technologies to drive pricing, automation, and scalable insurance services. Michael leads pricing, analytics, and automation initiatives at simpego, focusing on data-driven insurance products and intelligent platform capabilities. *Talk 3:* **How to Structure Unstructured Data** In this talk, Simon Sommer, Cloud Software Engineer at copebit ag, explores practical approaches to turning unstructured data into usable and structured information. Using services like Amazon Bedrock and models such as Claude, the session highlights techniques and architectural patterns that help organizations extract value from documents, text, and other unstructured data sources. **About copebit AG** copebit AG is a Swiss cloud consulting and engineering company focused on transparency, innovation, and long-term partnerships. With deep expertise in AWS and modern DevOps practices, copebit helps organizations design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud solutions.

### SCHOOL JUST GOT REAL ### Find your place among the five colleges as we put down the books and delve into the real world! Uncover the Secrets of Strixhaven and prove your college is the best with every spell you cast. ## GET READY FOR YOUR SECOND YEAR The founding dragons invite you to study these preview cards to prepare. Look for cards from Lorehold, Quandrix, and the other three colleges to help you with your studies. You may even find rarities from the Mystical Archive as you unravel the Secrets of Strixhaven! For every participant, there will be 2 German Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters added to the Price Pool! Entry fee: 40.- Doors: 17:00 Start: 18:00 Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior to the start of the event, so we have enough time to register you. For the registration, you'll need the Magic Companion App, and an Account on the App (You can use your Arena Account to set it up) **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3i-NuLJrngd8LKVzkf-X5x) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1vS_2BJgQb5IVJhI3ulEmv) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3BXj2MMMOgyGxsTFCr6RfC)

🌊 Film Screening: Ocean Souls 🐋 Join us for a special screening of Ocean Souls, a powerful documentary that explores the intelligence, emotions and complex social lives of marine animals. Through stunning visuals and thought-provoking storytelling, the film invites us to rethink our relationship with the ocean and its inhabitants. Hosted by International Volunteers in WWF Zurich, this evening is more than just a film screening - it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded people who care about marine conservation and the future of our oceans. 📍 Location: WWF HQ Hohlstrasse 110, 8004 Zürich 📅 Date & Time: 16.04. at 18:00 🎬 Film: Ocean Souls 💬 Followed by: Open discussion Whether you're passionate about wildlife, curious about ocean ecosystems, or simply looking for an inspiring evening, you're very welcome. Let’s come together to learn, reflect and take action for our oceans 💙

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

**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** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!