Software Engineering Events in Zurich
This is the widest category on Brainberg, because software engineering itself spans a huge range of events: language user groups (Python, Rust, Go, TypeScript, Kotlin, Elixir, Ruby, Zig), framework communities (React, Svelte, Next.js, Vue, Laravel, Django, NixOS), backend architecture tracks, testing and QA tracks (ISTQB certification courses, mutation testing, test-automation workshops), refactoring and DDD circles, hackathons, and the long tail of "thoughtful engineering" meetups that don't fit neatly under any specific stack.
This page narrows the Zurich calendar to Software Engineering events. It's a subset of Switzerland's wider tech-event schedule, useful when you want something specific to go to in the city this month.
Zurich sustains one of the most research-dense tech-event calendars in Europe, anchored by ETH Zurich and the broader Swiss research ecosystem. ML-research, systems, and programming-languages communities are particularly strong. This is one of the places in Europe where compiler, distributed-systems, and cryptography research still has a community event presence in the form of guild nights, reading groups, and visiting-speaker series.
Upcoming Software Engineering events in Zurich
Bitcoin Meetup ZĂĽrich
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
This event is local and held in German and English
Our casual Bitcoin Zurich Meetup is for newcomers and veterans alike.
Open discussion, no organised speakers or topics. Feel free to discuss all sorts of Bitcoin topics. Please refrain from investment seeking, sales or unsolicited advertisement of any kind.
We appreciate reliable people who show up when registered or cancel their registration when they change their mind ;-)
The location manager of INSIDER BAR asks for reliable number of reservations. Please maintain your registrations accordingly. Thank you!
********************** Don't be a NO SHOW ! **********************
Consumption to be paid at the Bar individually. The Bar team is orange pilled and take Bitcoin Tipps over Lightning.
Unser zwangloses Bitcoin ZĂĽrich Meetup ist fĂĽr Neulinge und Veteranen gleichermassen geeignet.
Offene Diskussion, keine organisierten Redner oder Themen. Du kannst gerne über alle möglichen Bitcoin-Themen diskutieren. Bitte unterlasse die Suche nach Investitionen, Verkäufe oder unaufgeforderte Werbung jeglicher Art.
Wir freuen uns über verlässliche Teilnehmer, die sich anmelden oder abmelden, wenn sie ihre Meinung ändern ;-)
Der Locationmanager der INSIDER BAR bittet um eine zuverlässige Anzahl von Reservierungen. Bitte halte deine Anmeldungen entsprechend aktuell.
********************** Don't be a NO SHOW ! **********************
Der Verzehr ist an der Bar individuell zu bezahlen. Das Bar-Team ist orange gepillt und nimmt Bitcoin-Tipps ĂĽber Lightning entgegen.
✨DC4131 - Beer on Tuesday (BoT) Zurich🍻
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Come and experience the infamous DC4131 hacker meetup vibe! 👾🍻
Please find more event specific info's on our webpage.
If you have any location specific questions, reach out to the local BoT Master, otherwise please don't hesitate to contact the board through our website.
Did someone say SWAG?! – That’s right! :D
We have a refreshed swag shop where you can now purchase the latest and sexiest DC4131 Swag, all locally sourced and produced – All options and details can be found here: DC4131 Swag Shop
We are also on Discord :) Come say hi!
ISTQB Foundation training course Zurich in English, 3 days
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass an exam certifying you as an ISTQB® Certified Tester
ISTQB Foundation training
Language: English
Duration: 3 days
The Business outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification are as follows:
- Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
- Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
- Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
- Assess and improve the quality of documentation
- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
- Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
- Understand test management principles
- Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
- Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
- Work as part of a cross-functional team
- Know risks and benefits related to test automation
- Identify essential skills required for testing
- Understand the impact of risk on testing
- Effectively report on test progress and quality
Unravelling NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens)| Zurich
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
2-hours live online training to help you understand the NFTs.
The workshop presents you with an opportunity to understand the basic concepts of NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), and what makes them so special in today’s technologically advanced world.
We aim to empower you with concrete knowledge and understanding of various dynamics of NFT’s and enable you to get started with the decentralized new economy and its benefits over centralized finance.
Would you like a 5% discount on this training? Click here to get the discount code.
Learning Objectives:- Understand the basics of NFT's (Non-Fungible Tokens).
- Discover Use Cases applied to various industries.
- Learn about getting into NFT's
- Understanding the risks and benefits of investing in NFT.
- Blockchain Fundamentals
- The decentralized Layer
- Blockchain-based NFT's
- History of NFT's
- NFT's market
- Busting the myths around NFT's
- The future of NFT's
- Questions & Answers
No prior knowledge of blockchain or NFT's (Non-Fungible Tokens) is required.
Who can participate:Anyone with an interest in NFT's (Non-Fungible Tokens), new economy, generation of bankless, cryptocurrency, and trading.
By the end of this course, you will have:- Sound understanding of various aspects of NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens).
- Ability to make informed decisions about choosing your next investment opportunities in NFT space.
- Certificate of attainment.
- Subject to Terms & Conditions. Individual pricing only, for corporates, please contact us via our website or drop an email at contact@blocksmartsol.com.
- If you are looking for alternate payment options, please contact us via our website or drop an email at contact@blocksmartsol.com.
- Any advice or suggestion shared during the workshop is not financial advice. You should consider your circumstances before making an investment. Trading digital currencies is a high-risk investment, and due consideration should be taken before making any investment decision.
- It will be a live online event. The link will be shared after you register for the event.
- T his workshop is conducted in English language. For any other language support, please contact us via our website or drop an email at contact@blocksmartsol.com.
What can I bring to the event?
A curious mind. :)
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact us via our website or drop an email at contact@blocksmartsol.com
Will I get any documents for attending this workshop?
Yes. You will receive a BSS attainment certificate after the workshop.
Is the certificate shareable on social media (e.g. LinkedIn)?
Yes. It is a digital certificate ,and you can share it with your peers/colleagues via social media (e.g. LinkedIn).
Is there any group discount?
Yes. Please reach out via our website or drop an email at contact@blocksmartsol.com
What's the refund policy?
Upto 30 days before the event. Please contact us in case you need to make any changes.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No need. It is a webinar and all you would need is a working computer and internet connection.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes. Please let us know up until 48 hours before the event.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes. Please let us know up until 48 hours before the event.
Cloud Platforms CH - from definitions into operational reality
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Hi everyone! đź‘‹
For the next Cloud Platforms Switzerland Meetup, we're moving from definitions and models into operational reality. Join us on the 25.08. at 18:00 at ipt on Löwenstrasse 28, CH-8001 Zürich for a short welcome, then two talks from teams building and running platforms in production.
🎙️ At 18:35, Jakob Beckmann (ipt) and colleagues present "Scaling massive infrastructure with fewer engineers than a startup." A look at what it takes to run a substantial private cloud with a lean team, and what emerges once GitOps is no longer the endpoint.
🎙️ At 19:10, after a short break, Angelo Gargiulo and Cyrill Näf (Julius Bär) share "Fleet Commander – Building a Kubernetes-Native Control Plane for Hybrid Infrastructure at Julius Bär." How Julius Bär designed and operates a Kubernetes-native control plane spanning hybrid infrastructure – architecture, trade-offs, and lessons from the field.
🗣️ At 19:40, we open the floor for Q&A and cross-cutting discussion across both talks.
🍹 We wrap up the structured part around 20:00 and move into networking and apéro, hosted by ipt. The evening closes at 21:00.
If you're building, operating, or governing cloud platforms – especially where scale, team size, or hybrid setups make textbook answers insufficient – you'll feel right at home.
See you there! 🚀
Dare to Shape Tech
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Join us for a community event exploring how people with a migration background can help shape the future of technology.
Who gets to shape the future of technology?
Many highly skilled tech professionals with a migration or refugee background bring valuable expertise, international experience, and fresh perspectives to Switzerland. Yet too often, they face barriers such as limited local networks, unfamiliar hiring practices, and a rapidly changing job market shaped by AI.
Dare to Shape Tech 2026 brings together migrant and refugee tech professionals, employers, mentors, and community organizations to explore how international talent can thrive—and help shape the future of technology in Zurich.
During the evening, we'll discuss career opportunities in the age of AI, building professional networks, the value of diverse perspectives in innovation, and how companies can better attract and support international talent.
We will also officially launch the Dare Two Mentorship Program, connecting experienced professionals with migrant and refugee tech talent to support long-term career growth and integration into Zurich's tech ecosystem.
This event is for you if...
- You have a migration background and work (or want to work) in tech in Switzerland.
- You want to build your professional network in Zurich.
- You are joining the Dare Two Mentorship Program as a mentor or mentee.
- You work in a tech company and want to better attract, support, and retain international talent.
- You believe that better technology is built by diverse teams with different perspectives.
- You care about making Zurich's innovation ecosystem more inclusive and future-ready.
This event is open to all genders and we encourage especially men and leaders in tech to attend and learn about the experiences of migrants in tech.
This event is organized by Hello 50:50 World in partnership with the Advisory Council for Foreigners of the City of Zurich (ABR).
Sponsored by Kantonales Integrationsprogramm (KIP), Integrationskredit Stadt Zurich, and Impact Hub Zurich. Thank you for the support!
Program
- 18:00 - Arrival / Doors open
- 18:30 - Welcome from Hello 50:50 World, ABR, and Impact Hub Zurich
- 18:45 - Programs Introduction (Capacity, Powercoders, Dare Two)
- 19:00 - Keynote: Shaping the Future of Tech Together
- 19:15 - Panel Discussion
- 19:45 - Q&A with Panelists & Wrap Up
- 20:00 - Networking Apero & Launch of the Dare Two Mentorship Program
- 22:00 - End of the event
Mentoring program
The Kick-Off Event marks the beginning of Dare Two, a year-long mentoring program consisting of:
- 🤝 A 5 month mentorship program
- 🌱 Workshops & networking throughout the program
- 🎉 A closing Wrap-Up Event celebrating participants and sharing learnings
Learn more & sign up here. Spots are limited - first come, first serve.
Speakers & Panelists
Will be announced soon.
Price
The event ticket is 20 CHF / person for a single ticket. Attend the event with a 2 for 1 ticket (10 CHF / person) when you bring a guest with a different perspective (e.g., different gender, background, country of origin, etc.).
If you are accepted to our mentoring program Dare Two as a mentee or mentor, you will receive a free ticket for the event. Learn more about it and register here.
Please be aware that we will take pictures during the event which can be published on our website and social media channels and can be reused for marketing purposes at a later stage.
ZurichJS Conf
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
#24 Cyber Knowledge Exchange
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
‍AI: The New Battleground for Cybersecurity‍ - ‍How Generative & Agentic AI Reshape Attacks and Defense
From Phishing to Deepfakes:
How attackers exploit generative AI to scale cybercrime.
‍Defensive AI in Action:
Automating SOC, threat detection, and incident response without losing control.
‍Securing AI Itself:
Protecting models, data pipelines, and combating “shadow AI” inside organizations.
WomenHack - Zurich - October 21, 2026
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
You're invited to WomenHack, an invite-only recruiting event for developers, technical designers, and product owners.
You're invited to WomenHack!
Our invite-only recruiting events for developers, technical designers, and product owners connect talented professionals with great companies. You'll experience our signature speed rotations format and meet a number of companies in just two hours, along with networking with other attendees.
Whether you are actively looking for your next challenge, curious about other opportunities, or simply interested in networking with companies and individuals who support gender diversity - we'd love to see you there!
Learn more about your city's hiring landscape and current opportunities while connecting with fellow attendees at the event.
MEET INDUSTRY PLAYERS
WomenHack gives you face-to-face meetings with local companies and industry players in your city. Our events are organized in a rapid rotations format (5 minutes each) to keep things fun and engaging.
WHY ATTEND WOMENHACK EVENTS?
Get an insider's perspective on the various technologies and projects that companies are working on, with the opportunity to meet engineers, managers, and even CTOs in person. Learn about companies' benefits and team culture firsthand.
Meet and network with fellow women in tech and build your network of trusted industry contacts.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WOMENHACK EVENTS:
What if my employer is there? Don't worry - we send out the list of attending companies prior to the event. Our team also screens each attendee to ensure there is no conflict of interest. Your employer will never be informed that you signed up. When you apply, please mention your current employer's name on the signup form.
Sponsored by :
Helvetic Ruby 2026
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Ruby conference in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Tech Job Fair (ZĂĽrich Tech-Jobmesse 2026)
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Are you looking for your next tech job? Don’t miss the Zurich Tech Job Fair 2026 presented by TechMeetups!
Willkommen zur ZĂĽrich Tech-Jobmesse FrĂĽhling 2026, organisiert von TechMeetups!
Nehmen Sie teil, um mit fĂĽhrenden Arbeitgebern in Kontakt zu treten und Ihren Traumjob zu finden!
Auf unserer Jobmesse haben Sie die einmalige Gelegenheit, direkt und persönlich mit Recruitern der ausstellenden Unternehmen zu sprechen. Bleiben Sie über die neuesten Branchentrends informiert und entdecken Sie spannende neue Karrierechancen, die perfekt zu Ihren Fähigkeiten und Interessen passen.
Welcome to the Zurich Tech Job Fair Spring 2026 hosted by TechMeetups!
Join us to connect with top hiring companies and land your dream job!
At our job fair, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to meet face-to-face with recruiters from hiring companies. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and unlock exciting new career opportunities that perfectly align with your skills and interests.
Aussteller-Informationen: Wenn Sie Recruiter, Hiring Manager, ein Start-up oder eine Organisation sind, die Tech-Talente gewinnen möchte – dies ist Ihre Chance, Ihre Präsenz auf unserem Event zu präsentieren!
Entdecken Sie unsere Ausstellerpakete, die entwickelt wurden, um Ihre Sichtbarkeit zu erhöhen und erstklassige Talente anzuziehen.
Fragen? Kontakt: events@techmeetups.com
Exhibitor Information: If you’re a recruiter, hiring manager, startup or organization looking to recruit tech talent, this is your chance to showcase your presence at our event!
Explore our exhibitor packages designed to enhance your visibility and attract top-tier talent.
Medial Partner:
SwissDevJobs Visit Website
Additional Resources:
- Enhance your event experience with our amazing exhibitor packages! Check them out here.
- Stay connected with the latest job opportunities in the tech industry through our Job Dashboard: TechStartupJobs.
- Get a glimpse of our past events and the vibrant tech community by browsing through our captivating photos on Flickr.
- Discover the impressive list of clients who have partnered with us. View our clients’ presentations on SlideShare.
Contact Information:
For any questions or suggestions about our event, please reach out to us at events@techmeetups.com or marketing@techmeetups.com. We highly value your input and are here to assist you.
Zurich Tech COnnect
Zurich, 🇨🇠Switzerland
Join Zurich Tech Connect to meet top tech professionals, hear inspiring talks, and build meaningful connections in tech!
Join Zurich Tech Connect and connect with top tech professionals, founders, startups, and innovators in Zurich. This isn’t just another networking session — it’s a place to ask questions, join discussions, hear inspiring talks, and make meaningful connections with the people shaping the tech ecosystem.
Zurich Tech Connect is part of the global Tech Connect Community, bringing together founders, tech professionals, startups, and innovators to share ideas, exchange experiences, and strengthen local tech communities. Our mission is to create events that combine inspiring talks with meaningful networking, so you leave with real connections and actionable insights.
Whether you’re looking for new opportunities, partnerships, or simply great conversations — Zurich Tech Connect is the place to be.
📅 Agenda18:30 – Registration & networking
19:00 – Welcome words
19:10 – Speaker sessions
20:00 – Networking with the community
21:00 – Event ends
đź’ˇ Want to speak at the event?
Apply here: info@conext.events
Join us for an evening of insights, conversations, and connections that will leave you energized and inspired.