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Outer space is entering a renewed phase of strategic importance, defined by rapid innovation, growing competition, and deepening global dependence. The evolution of the domain into a site for critical infrastructure and diverse commercial participation is fundamentally reshaping how space is accessed, used, and governed. At the same time, the dual nature of modern space activities creates complex security dilemmas regarding the thresholds of destabilizing activity, the neutrality of new actors, and the strategic usage of space data. These developments raise urgent questions about security and stability in orbit. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) will convene the 2026 Outer Space Security Conference. The conference will provide a platform for meaningful exchange across the diplomatic, military, industry, academic, and civil society sectors. Through focused panel discussions on technical, legal, and policy dimensions, participants will explore practical pathways to strengthen the security and sustainability of outer space, ensuring it remains stable and accessible for all. When and where: OS26 will take place on 8-9 September 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and online. Agenda: More information including the full agenda and list of speakers will be made available soon. RSVP: For in-person attendance, please register here . For online attendance, please register via this Eventrbite page. An official OS26 photographer will be present throughout the event to document sessions and activities. Selected images may be shared publicly. By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge and consent to photography, audio and video recording, and to the use, publication and reproduction of such materials for communication and promotional purposes, including on websites and social media platforms.

ZurichJS Conference week is here, and we’re hosting a special side event: an invite-only fireside chat and private BBQ dinner with AG Grid, Bryntum, and ZurichJS. Join us for an evening of insightful conversation, fun community vibes, great food, and awesome connections with senior professionals from Switzerland’s fintech, banking, insurance, and technology communities. What to expect 🎤 Panel discussion: AI and the Future of UI Libraries Industry experts and special guests will explore the future of UI development, with a focus on building data intensive platforms, improving performance, choosing the right UI libraries, and understanding how AI is changing the way interfaces are designed and developed. We will hear from: Andrew James who is a senior software engineer at Coinbase in Glasgow, Scotland, working on the Institutional trading team for Coinbase Prime and part of the frontend bar raisers group. Outside of work, he splits his time between cycling, learning guitar, and hanging out with his wife, pup, and one year old son. Josh Hobson who is a developer at AG Grid, where he's been building AG Studio - a new dashboard library with multi-agent AI baked in. He's a mathematician by training and a maker by instinct, with a particular love for developer tooling, type systems, and intelligent interfaces. Outside of work, Josh can be found tinkering with 3D printers, ski touring in the Alps, or out on long walks with his dog. Esther Brunner is a User Interface Developer and Partner at Zeix. Esther has been working as an Interface Developer at Zeix since July 2008. She studied philosophy, economics, and history at the University of Zurich. Before and during her studies, she worked independently as a web designer. As Chief Developer, Esther solves problems where others fail. She is passionate about JavaScript and browser responsiveness, semantic HTML, and web standards. She is also a specialist in accessibility and inclusive design, contributing for example to the Acces