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Curative Eurythmy
Join us for a unique workshop hosted by Jenny Kuznetsova on Curative Eurythmy: Movement for everyday wellbeing, an introduction.
Curative Eurythmy is a movement modality that creates harmony in the whole being. Through specifically curated movements, our three bodies, physical, etheric and astral are moved into incredible balance.
The movements work strongly on the circulatory system
and as such create organic deep activation of the breath.
As the movements activate circulation in the body as well
as flooding it with the health giving breath, the after effects create feelings of inner nourishment, strength and vitality.
Curative Eurythmy is able to help with physical, emotional
and mental imbalances as well as provide a general boost
to our overall wellbeing that is so vital in an age where the nervous system is constantly overwhelmed with the
pace of life.
You are invited to try this unique and potent modality and
experience the benefits firsthand.
Non Members - $5 Entry, T.S. Members Complimentary.
Fast Friending: Meet new friends! (21-40/Happy Hour)
Meet new like-minded ladies & gents and make meaningful connections this New Year!
The fast-friending format of our event helps you meet many like-minded ladies & gents in a short amount of time, allowing you to quickly discover who you connect with best! It’s a fun, lively way to build meaningful relationships without the usual challenges of starting from scratch
**You will need to buy a ticket for attending -**
[https://mel28thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://mel28thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
TICKETS:-
Early Bird - AUD 10 per person
Regular Ticket - AUD 15 per person
Cash at Meetup - If you do not purchase tickets in advance then you can pay AUD 20 cash to your host Ivy when you meet her at the event.
**What's more?**
\- We have happy hours\!
\- If you’re feeling a little shy\, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered\! You’re welcome to bring a lady friend along for free\!
\- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Ivy\. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\.
If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Ivy will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside.
Our venue for the evening - La Di Da is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment.
\- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host Ivy will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\.
\- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\.
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 25 to 50 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\.
Why do we have tickets?
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets of socializing at our meetups - [http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing](http://bit.ly/secrets-socializing)
How to make new friends - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6GB0Hc_bSs)
How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI)
Queer & Neurodiverse Picnic
**Note on the weather:** We'll be proceeding whether it's raining or not, there's a huge undercover area we can use!
Queer & Neurodiverse aims to offer a variety of social events for people of all genders, sexualities and ages (18+).
We would like to provide opportunities for people to form meaningful connections in the real world. Whether you're a social butterfly, or a bit of a wallflower, we hope to create a pressure free space where you can just be yourself.
Please join us for a relaxed social picnic at Edwardes Lake Park with some fellow queer and neurodiverse pals! Bring some food for yourself, or something to share, and a blanket/chair.
Your hosts, Ben & Hamish, are both experienced mental health professionals who live with neurodiversity. We are both passionate about providing inclusive, friendly, and accessible spaces within our community.
Discrimination, bullying, and harassment will not be tolerated. This event is support worker friendly and free of charge - donations to LGBT+ Social Hub Melbourne are completely optional, and help us continue to grow our community:
[https://events.humanitix.com/queer-and-neurodiverse-social-picnic](https://events.humanitix.com/queer-and-neurodiverse-social-picnic)
Thought Experiment: A What-If Scenario Event (Remember Me)
Ever wondered how humanity would respond to an asteroid heading for Earth? Or how the world might react to first contact with aliens?
Welcome to **The Thought Experiment** — a new kind of meetup where we explore big *“What if…?”* scenarios in a fun but thoughtful way. Each session, we’ll pick one scenario (from global crises to wild sci-fi situations) and work together to imagine solutions, strategies, and possibilities.
This is for **curious minds of all kinds** — students, professionals, creatives, or anyone who enjoys thinking differently. Some people might bring research, others just bring imagination.
Either way, we’ll brainstorm together and see where the discussion takes us.
[Thought Experiment Site](https://thoughtexperiment.au/)
**We ask everyone to Buy a drink at the venue**
**You Need to have Conversational English.**
**This is a 3PM start event.**
**Format:**
* Quick intro to the scenario
* Small-group discussions
* Share back with the group
* Wrap up + (optional) post-discussion drinks
For our first meetup, we’ll introduce the format, get to know each other, and jump into a scenario together.
***Story Arc: Cosmic Dread***
Keywords: *Generational Ship, Nature*
**Scenario: Remember Me**
The launch was flawless.
The systems are stable.
The mission is progressing.
The crew remains calm.
All readings align with the original departure data.
After months in deep space, nothing appears out of place.
Except for one detail.
Every star we pass
looks strangely familiar.
Saturday 3–5 PM
Oxford Scholar.
A small group.
Big imagination.
No right answers.
Just curiosity, debate and fun.
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Hipster Pilgrimage walk and Sydney Rd Festival Frolic (11 km) - Moderate
**Eat Drink Dance Melbourne: The Carlton‑to‑Brunswick Hipster Pilgrimage & Festival Frolic**
**When** : Sunday 1 March
**Meet**: 10:45am
**Start**: 11:00am sharp-ish
**Starting point**: Brunetti Classico, Lygon St Carlton — outdoor tables near the gelato counter
**Finish**: The Green Refectory, Brunswick at ~2pm
**Optional After‑Party**: The Sydney Road Street Festival (aka hipster Mardi Gras)
_So people who just want to come along just for the festival can meet us at the Green Refectory around 2pm. I won't be enforcing no show rules on this event, but please take yourself off the RSVP list if you can't make it and it would be nice if you can communicate whether you want to do the walk or just meet us at the festival. Get to the meeting points early otherwise we may leave without you_.
**Green Refectory Location**
[Green Refectory](https://share.google/yqFMGe9KD3NJWMIJQ)
**Note** event times and ETA are _approximate_, we walk at a relaxed and very social, chatty pace, parasol loving chatterboxes may slow the group down lol. Keep up to date in the comments section, I'll try to keep an eye on it, but this is hard when managing a group on the move.
** The Vibe**
**Think**:
A late‑summer flirt‑walk, a little classy, a little chaotic, a little “did Mark just lead us through a golf course?”
This is a social adventure, a romantic warm‑up, and a hipster anthropology field trip all in one.
**♀️ The Walk (aka: The Scenic Zig‑Zag of Mild Mischief)**
We begin at Brunetti, where the pastries are elegant, the coffee is strong, and the gelato counter is the perfect place for “accidental” pre‑walk eye contact.
From there, we wander north on a semi‑off‑track, semi‑on‑track, semi‑Mark‑is‑improvising route through:
- The leafy edges of Royal Park
- Past the Children’s Hospital (where we behave… mostly)
- Skirting the Melbourne Zoo (wave to the giraffes and monkeys, they love attention)
- Past the Netball Centre
- Across the golf course, where we promise not to get hit by a rogue 7‑iron
Eventually we emerge triumphantly at The Green Refectory — Brunswick’s beloved hipster canteen — for food, coffee, debriefing, mingling, and light flirtation.
**The Festival Frolic**
After the café, those with energy (or caffeine-induced bravado) can join us as we step straight into the Sydney Road Festival — a glorious inner‑city carnival of music, markets, street food, and people who own at least one vintage jacket.
We’ll wander, mingle, explore, and soak up the cultural smorgasbord.
**✨ Choose Your Own Adventure (Three Delicious Options)**
**1️⃣ The Full Romance Package**
Do the walk → Café hang → Festival frolic
For the adventurous, the social, the curious, and the “I’m here for the whole storyline” types.
**2️⃣ The Strategic Socialiser**
Skip the walk → Meet us at The Green Refectory → Casually pretend you were totally part of the walking group → Festival fun
Perfect for late risers, brunch purists, and those who want the social energy without the kilometres.
**3️⃣ The Lone Wolf Hipster**
Do the walk → Café → Then peel off to the festival or home
Ideal for those who love the journey but have their own mysterious Sunday arc.
**Bring**
- Comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for a longish walk through the hinterland of Royal Park
- Water
- Parasol, hat or sunscreen
- A sense of humour
- A willingness to flirt with life (and maybe each other)
- Curiosity for Brunswick’s finest characters
- Optional: a vintage tote bag to blend in at the festival
What is the Meaning of Work in the Age of AI
Please join us this Sunday as we discuss work, labour, machines and the good life. Ilya will be leading this session. It's a big topic and we are likely to continue talking about it next Sunday.
**We will meet at the Queensberry Hotel, 593 Swanston Street, Carlton (100m north of previous location) at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp.**
**We kindly ask attendees to pay $5 to attend to help with MeetUp costs & venue costs. This is not mandatory, but if you are a regular member it would be appreciated. Any extra moneys will go towards buying food and drinks for the table. The venue also expects us to spend money as a group, so grateful if everyone could buy a drink from the venue.**
There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged.
Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve as a springboard for the discussion:
**Why we work**
1\. If there was no economic necessity – would you still choose to work?
2\. Would you do similar work to what you currently do or something else?
3\. What is “work” as opposed to leisure or other activity?
4\. Is doing work essential to living a ‘Good Life’?
5\. Do you feel guilty when not working?
6\. Is becoming competent at a profession important for identity formation?
**Paradox of productivity**
7\. Why is it that no matter how much the economy is industrialised and automated\, there have always been enough new jobs created to keep unemployment low?
8\. In 1930\, the prominent economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that within 100 years technological improvements would result in a 15\-hour work week\. Why hasn’t this happened?
9\. We live in a society where much has been simplified to ‘a click of a button’\, yet why do we feel busier than ever?
10\. Has the removal of bottlenecks caused us to live at a more frenetic pace?
11\. Does difficulty and friction create meaning? Do resistance and constraint force us to slow down and better appreciate life?
**Work in my backyard**
12\. To what degree does work \(and associated competition\) function as a necessary ‘sorting mechanism’ for status and resources?
13\. Competition for many jobs – especially those that are prestigious \- is increasingly global\. Has it become harder for people who want a ‘normal’ job \(and the good life\)?
14\. How does the globalisation of work affect how we see the ‘relevant moral community’\, such as between Australia and developing nations?
15\. Is globalised work a trend towards greater justice or injustice?
**Augmented Indolence?**
16\. While the advent of every technology introduced thus far has not reduced human labour in aggregate\, with AI will it finally be different this time?
17\. If AI replaces numerous types of jobs wholesale\, what new work may be created \(or greatly expanded\) for humans to do?
18\. If aggregate human labour was drastically reduced\, is it more likely that people will feel liberated from economic necessity\, or beset by a crisis of meaning?
19\. What is worse – a life of constant work\, or no work at all?
Hope to see you there!
Philosophy Roundtable: Work in the AI Age
Please join us this Sunday as we discuss work, labour, machines and the good life. Ilya will be leading this session. It's a big topic and we are likely to continue talking about it next Sunday.
**We will meet at the Queensberry Hotel, 593 Swanston Street, Carlton (100m north of previous location) at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp.**
**We kindly ask attendees to pay $5 to attend to help with MeetUp costs & venue costs. This is not mandatory, but if you are a regular member it would be appreciated. Any extra moneys will go towards buying food and drinks for the table. The venue also expects us to spend money as a group, so grateful if everyone could buy a drink from the venue.**
There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions challenged.
Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve as a springboard for the discussion:
**Why we work**
1\. If there was no economic necessity – would you still choose to work?
2\. Would you do similar work to what you currently do or something else?
3\. What is “work” as opposed to leisure or other activity?
4\. Is doing work essential to living a ‘Good Life’?
5\. Do you feel guilty when not working?
6\. Is becoming competent at a profession important for identity formation?
**Paradox of productivity**
7\. Why is it that no matter how much the economy is industrialised and automated\, there have always been enough new jobs created to keep unemployment low?
8\. In 1930\, the prominent economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that within 100 years technological improvements would result in a 15\-hour work week\. Why hasn’t this happened?
9\. We live in a society where much has been simplified to ‘a click of a button’\, yet why do we feel busier than ever?
10\. Has the removal of bottlenecks caused us to live at a more frenetic pace?
11\. Does difficulty and friction create meaning? Do resistance and constraint force us to slow down and better appreciate life?
**Work in my backyard**
12\. To what degree does work \(and associated competition\) function as a necessary ‘sorting mechanism’ for status and resources?
13\. Competition for many jobs – especially those that are prestigious \- is increasingly global\. Has it become harder for people who want a ‘normal’ job \(and the good life\)?
14\. How does the globalisation of work affect how we see the ‘relevant moral community’\, such as between Australia and developing nations?
15\. Is globalised work a trend towards greater justice or injustice?
**Augmented Indolence?**
16\. While the advent of every technology introduced thus far has not reduced human labour in aggregate\, with AI will it finally be different this time?
17\. If AI replaces numerous types of jobs wholesale\, what new work may be created \(or greatly expanded\) for humans to do?
18\. If aggregate human labour was drastically reduced\, is it more likely that people will feel liberated from economic necessity\, or beset by a crisis of meaning?
19\. What is worse – a life of constant work\, or no work at all?
Hope to see you there!
Play 3-Sided Soccer at Albert Park - mixed - social - all levels - all fitness
3 Teams. 3 Goals. Hexagonal Pitch. A game of alliance and betrayal in equal measure.
We are looking for new players and returning players alike to come play a match. Players of any ability, fitness level or background are welcomed - the game is intended to be fun for a Sunday morning rather than super competitive.
If you've never played before, that's okay - the rules are as simple as this:
* There's no offside - roam where you will
* Defend your goal at all costs
* No hands (this is soccer-style football after all)
Come down for 9:00am, we make some balanced teams and warm up for the match starting at 9:15.
Three thirds are played of 25 minutes each so we're usually done by about 11:00am. All fitness and soccer skill levels more than welcome and encouraged!
A note regarding junior players:
We very much enjoy and encourage junior players to come along and play however please be aware of the following:
* As most attendees are adults, all players must be a minimum of 1.5m tall and 13 years of age. Soccer may have incidental contact when contesting a ball, and we would hate for someone small to be injured as a result of running into someone larger than them.
* Any players under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a playing parent or guardian.
How to find us -
We meet on the astroturf pitch near the Baselball and Hockey clubs in Albert Park. The main location we use is called "Dorothy Coleman Field". If we aren't there then there may be a couple of other locations, [as noted on this dynamic map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1JdDwV4AOV5e-xP5d56m16-eu29GlnZQ&usp=sharing) \- generally we will follow in number order\.
Pick Your Own Sunflowers - 2026 | Limited Spots | Opening Day [Event #4]
We are heading to one of the "Pick Your Own" Sunflowers farms near Ballarat. The tickets are limited. Please note that this trip also involves a shared taxi/uber. The payment shared taxi/uber can be made on the day of the event. Please note that that 1st March is their opening day and the Sunflowers won't be in full bloom.
Please follow these three steps to confirm your spot:
Step 1: Please RSVP to this event on meetup.
Step 2: Please pay the organizer fee ($20 - Early Bird, $25 - Regular) - [https://www.trybooking.com/DJROZ](https://www.trybooking.com/DJROZ)
Step 3: Please buy the farm entry ticket ($10) via Trybooking for 1st March: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/1540269/sessions](https://www.trybooking.com/events/1540269/sessions)
Organizer fee tickets are non-refundable. There is no option to transfer the ticket to a new date. Organizer fee tickets will be only refunded if the event is cancelled or moved. Organizer fee payments are managed through Trybooking and not Meetup. You will see an "Unpaid" status on your RSVP. The only thing you need is the Trybooking ticket which you will receive by email.
**Meeting Point**: Let's meet in the Corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street (Station Side - Near the steps) at 10:10 AM and take Vline train. We should be back in the city around 5 pm. Please note that meeting at the destination is not an option for this event. Please plan to show up at the meeting point as uber/taxi groups will be formed at the meeting point.
**Meeting Point Photo**: [[https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2)](https://bit.ly/2SkyVL2)
\*\* Please make sure you bring your Myki. Please ensure that it has atleast $8. Please ensure that your myki money is added before coming to the meeting point. \*\*
Cost:
Organizer Fee: $20 - Early Bird, $25
Myki Cost: $8
Sunflower Farm: Tickets $10
Sunflowers: $2 per stem – available for purchase as you leave
Shared Taxi/Uber: $20-$30 (To be paid via PayID or cash on the day of the event)
This is a rain or shine event.
**Pick Your Own Sunflowers** \- Every year since its beginnings\, Sunflower field in Dunnstown has grown into one of Regional Victoria's most popular rural experience\, with visitors flocking from all over Victoria and interstate\.
Please carry snacks and water. There are no food options at the farm.
Please follow us on Social Media for photos, videos & updates:
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@explore-melbourne) \| [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/exploremelb) \| [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/exploremelb) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/xpmelb/) \| [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@exploremelbourne) \| [ExploreMelbourne.AU](https://exploremelbourne.au/)
Loyalty Card Stamps for this event:
If you are not using a discount code: 1
If you are using a discount code: 0
Explore Melbourne is the largest meetup group in Australia. We have eight simple rules in place to protect our community and for everyone to have a positive experience.
❌ Not a dating group! – We’re here to make friends, not find soulmates. No flirty business, please!
📵 No phone numbers, please! – Feel free to swap social media if both parties are cool with it, but let’s keep our digits private. Please don’t add people to WhatsApp or other groups.
🔞 Our events are only open to people aged 18 and older.
📢 Please do not advertise other events or groups.
😅 Don’t be a social octopus! – Give people space to chat with others. Please don't be clingy.
🚗 We don't allow carpooling due to safety incidents/our public liability insurance not covering motor related accidents.
💰 No sales pitches! – No selling, no MLMs, no pyramid schemes, no “life-changing mentorship” offers—let’s keep things scam-free.
📸 Cameras welcome, but… – please refrain from taking photos of our members for privacy reasons.
By joining this event, you’re giving us a virtual pinky promise 🤝 that you’ll follow the rules. Break them, and—poof!—you’re out for good. No second chances, no do-overs. Let’s keep it fun, friendly, and drama-free!
**Liability Waiver:**
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to the liability waiver mentioned here: [[https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)](https://exploremelbourne.au/explore-melbourne-liability-waiver/)
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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.
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past.
The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories.
When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier!
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.
Go Build & Learn
Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free!
This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.
Agile Coaching Circle -- IN-PERSON
Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to:
* develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment
* share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other
* learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm





















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