Past Events 2019
18 November
“How the Gig economy is reshaping markets for companies and developers”
Whether it’s for long-term work or project-based, each company has a unique set of requirements and needs when it comes to the developers they bring on board. However, with the rapid shift towards a fast and more flexible world, companies—both big and small—are becoming increasingly dependent on their talent strategy to grow. Nicola Palumbo founder of Talent4GIG will share with us his perspective.
Where: Google Zurich
When: 17:30-19:30
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up: HERE
21 November
“Zurich Xoogler, Googler & Friends Networking“
If you are interested in just connecting with Xoogler, Googler & friends this event is for you.
Where: will be shared closer to the date
When: 18:30 - ?
Event Owner: Katharina Walter
Sign up: HERE
7 November
“1st Xoogler Demo Day in Switzerland with Xoogler Founder Chris Fong”
Just 2 more weeks until the first Xoogler Demo Day in Switzerland! We are full on Xoogler Startups who want to pitch. But we still have a few seats for angels/investors - if you are interested in this event you should sign up: HERE
Where: Google, Lagerstrasse 100, Zürich, Switzerland
When: 7 November 9:00 - 14:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt & Kasia Krokowska
Event site: https://xoogler.co/zurich/
28 October
“Trends in Health and Fitness - Opportunities and challenges of a changing industry. “
The Health and Fitness Market is rapidly changing. Digital solutions with new perspectives multiply the options for customers as well as the approach of gym businesses, health coaches and personal trainers. Where are the opportunities, challenges and where do current and new products actually fit the demands of the customer’s well being and long lasting positive behaviour changes?
Mark Herbst Program Manager at Exos will give us his perspective.
Where: Google Zurich
When: 17:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up: HERE
26 September
“Google Startup Stammtisch - tap into the experts from Google”
The Startup Stammtisch brings together members of the Swiss startup ecosystem with Googlers for an evening of exchange and discussion. Sign up for 1:1 mentoring with a specialist in one of these areas:
Machine Learning, User Experience and Design, Large Scale Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Managing Services in the Cloud, Team Culture (Recruiting, Productivity, Retention etc.)
Where: Google Switzerland, Europaallee 36, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
When: 26 Sep 18-21:00
Event Owner: Bernhard Suter
Sign up: HERE
16 September
“Designing a food program and why it matters for your company culture.”
Food is an important part of Google's culture and Xoogler Thomas Camenzind has been designing the program across Europe for many many years. Learn from him more about his journey in Google and what it takes to successfully implement it in any other company.
Where: Google Zurich, Brandschenkestr.100, 8002 Zurich
When: 16 Sep 17-19:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up: HERE
11 July
“Zurich Xoogler, Googler & Friends Networking“
If you are interested in connecting with Xoogler, Googler & friends this event is for you.
Where: tbc (based on weather)
When: 11 July 18:30
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt & Katharina Walter
Sign up: HERE
3 July
“Predicting machine translation quality”
Machine translation is great when it works, but it fails often and unpredictably.
The greatest applications of machine learning - from Search to YouTube recommendations to self-driving cars - are built around the idea that they're not always perfect.
Ex-Google-Translate engineer and now co-founder of ModelFront Adam Bittlingmayer is building the quality prediction for machine translation and shares with us his work
Where: Google Zurich, Sihlpost, Kasernenstrasse 95, Floor 4, Zurich
When: 3 July Time: 17-19:30
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up: HERE
20 June
“Innovation in Travel”
The travel ecosystem is growing faster than ever. With Get your Guide we also have one of the first Unicorn in Travel coming from Switzerland.
What else is happening in the industry? Learn more about it from the experts.
Agenda:
1. Welcome - Thomas Patzko (ImpactHub Zurich)
2. Google Travel - Nicola Simionato (Director Business Development Travel, Google) - 20min
3. Travel sharing platform - Stefan Liebherr (CMO myCamper) - 20min
4. Personalized Travel - Fernanda B. Mutz (Founder, Trip Boutique) - 10min
5. Zurich Tourism - Stefan Irniger (Strategic Relationship, Zurich Tourism) - 20min
Where: Loft Corner @ Colab / ImpactHub Sihlquai 131 8005 Zürich
When: 20 June 17 - 19:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up: HERE
6 June
“VR, AR & Spatial Computing”
The first phase of consumer VR is complete, but what comes next? Join us at Google for presentations and a wide-ranging discussion on revent advances in VR, AR and Spatial Computing from Rupert Breheny.
Where: Google Zurich 110 - Bandura
When: 6 June 18:00
Event Owner: Kasia Krókowska
9 May
“Zurich Xoogler, Googler & Friends Networking“
If you are interested in connecting with Xoogler, Googler & friends this event is for you.
Where: Cafe des Amis Zurich
When: 9 May 18:00
Event Owner: Katharina Walter
Sign up: HERE
27th March
"Everything you always wanted to ask a key Swiss Angel Startup Investor"
Dr. Thomas Dübendorfer, Xoogler, Angel Investor with several exits and co-founder of the Swiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC) explains how to successfully invest in Swiss tech startups as your hobby, shows a startup investment case study, and answers your burning questions about angel investing.
The Swiss ICT Investor Club (SICTIC) is a non-profit association established in 2014 that connects smart money investors to Swiss early-stage tech startups. SICTIC organizes the deal flow and matchmaking of startups and investors, and facilitates the process until the investment round closes, with an aim to grow the quantity and quality of local seed stage investments.
Where: in Google Zurich office
When: 27th March, 18-20:00
Event owner: Thomas Duebendorfer (Xoogler & Founder of Swiss ICT Investor Club) / Steffen Ehrhardt
If you are interested enter your details HERE
4th March
"Autonomous flying with Daedalean"
The Xoogler Luuk van Dijk and Anna Chernova are the founder of Daedalean, a startup that builds autonomous flight control for the electric personal aircraft of the near future. Daedalean is one of the Top 50 Swiss Startups and a leader in their category. Learn more about their journey and whats happening in their industry.
Where: Google Lagerstrasse 100, Zürich, Switzerland
When: 4th March, 18:30 - 20:30
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up HERE
21th February
"Xoogler & Friends Networking"
If you are interested in connecting with Xoogler, Googler & friends this event is for you.
Where: tbc (in Zürich)
When: 21th February
Event Owner: Katharina Walter
Sign up HERE
19th February 2019
"The power of Emojis'"
Mark Davis is the co-founder and president of the Unicode Consortium and a specialist in software text processing and internationalization.
He is one of the key developer behind Emojis (see SRF article about him) and agreed on giving Googlers and Xooglers an overview of his work behind Emoji's.
Where: Google Switzerland, Brandschenkestr. 100, 8002 Zurich
When: 19th February 16:30 - 18:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up HERE
31th January 2019
"CryptoValley in 2018 - a year in review and whats next"
The Crypto Valley in Switzerland has undoubtedly developed to one of the biggest hubs for Blockchain globally.
After the peak of the hype from a year ago what is the current status of the ecosystem? Who else would be a better fit,
to speak about the ecosystem and the importance of Blockchain for Switzerland, then Ralf Glabschnig, a founding member of the Crypto Valley Association.
Where: Google Zurich, Sihlpost, Kasernenstrasse 95, Floor 4, Zurich
When: 31th January 17:00 - 19:00
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up HERE
10th January 2019
"How not to start a Company, what we learned from our fuckups during the first three years"
Learn about the journey from the Fintech Startup Advanon (in the top 10 of the Swiss 100 Startups) directly from the Xoogler founders Stijn Pieper and Phil Lojacono.
Where: Google Zurich BRA Office
When: 10th January 17:30 - 20:30
Event Owner: Steffen Ehrhardt
Sign up HERE
7th January 2019
"Art of programming - creative engineering, CryptoMondays Zug Inaugural Event"
Join us for the launch of CryptoMondays in Switzerland - the global initiative that brings together movers and shakers in blockchain space. Our first meetup will be hosted during exceptional exhibition Perfect & Priceless at Kate Vaas Galerie in Zurich where engineering meets art. We will be hearing from world-class creators & engineers who push boundaries of what we call art:
John Watkinson - is a Canadian computer scientist and generative artist living in Brooklyn. He was the co-creator of the "Cryptopunks"-- the first crypto art token on Ethereum.
Myn Kang - UX & Design lead at Google, previously led design teams at Facebook, Wieden and Kennedy, startup co-founder, and creative thinker.
Georg Bak - ART ADVISOR: Crypto + Blockchain Art, Digital + Generative Art, Vintage Computer Art from 1960s and Photography,15 years experience in senior positions at Hauser & Wirth, LGT Fine Art Services Scheublein + Bak gallery.
To make the evening special we will have wine tasting presented by Flo’s Wine followed by Georg Bak’s exhibition tour.
Where: Kate Vaas Gallerie, Feldeggstr.88 Zurich
When: 7th January 18:00 - 20:00
Event Owner: Kris Pawluk
Sign up HERE