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IN PERSON! Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® x Apache Iceberg® Meetup - Mar 2026
Hello everyone! Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® x Apache Iceberg® meetup on **Mar 18th from 5:30PM**, hosted by intelia in Melbourne!
The address, agenda, and speaker information can be found below. See you there!
**Venue**:
intelia
L3, 31 Queen St, Melbourne 3000
IMPORTANT:
Please note that for security purposes, all attendees are required to sign in at the lobby to get into the building.
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**Agenda:**
* 5:30pm: Doors open
* 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Pizza, Drinks, and Networking
* 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Olena Kutsenko, Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent
* 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Paras Sitoula, Technical Lead, Tabcorp
* 7:00pm - 7:30pm: Additional Networking
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**Speaker:**
Olena Kutsenko, Staff Developer Advocate, Confluent
**Talk:**
Keeping data private in real-time pipelines
**Abstract:**
We all love real-time data — clicks, payments, rides, messages — but most of it comes with a catch: it contains personal information we're not supposed to leak, such as names, emails, locations, or even small clues that can identify someone. The challenge: how do we keep streaming data useful and safe at the same time? In this talk, we'll explore practical ways to protect privacy in streaming systems using Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Iceberg. We'll cover: - simple tricks like masking and tokenizing PII; - why "anonymous" data often isn't anonymous (the re-identification problem); - techniques like bucketing, k-anonymity, and adding noise; - how to balance privacy with data utility (too much hiding makes data useless). Along the way, we'll look at real-world stories: from public data leaks to surprising deanonymization attacks, and show live demos of pipelines that anonymize data before it's written to storage. If you've ever wondered how to build privacy-aware pipelines, this talk will give you practical patterns you can use right away.
**Bio:**
Olena is a Staff Developer Advocate at Confluent and a recognized expert in data streaming and analytics. With two decades of experience in software engineering, she has built mission-critical applications, led high-performing teams, and driven large-scale technology adoption at industry leaders like Nokia, HERE Technologies, AWS, and Aiven.
A passionate advocate for real-time data processing and AI-driven applications, Olena empowers developers and organizations to use the power of streaming data. She is an AWS Community Builder, a dedicated mentor, and a volunteer instructor at a nonprofit tech school, helping to shape the next generation of engineers.
As an international speaker and thought leader, Olena regularly presents at top global conferences, sharing deep technical insights and hands-on expertise. Whether through her talks, workshops, or content, she is committed to making complex technologies accessible and inspiring innovation in the developer community.
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**Speaker:**
Paras Sitoula, Technical Lead, Tabcorp
**Talk:**
Building an AI Agent on Kafka — Architectural Realities Beyond the Demo
**Abstract:**
Large Language Models make it deceptively easy to build an “AI agent”: consume an event, call a model, produce a decision. But when this pattern is introduced into a high-throughput streaming system built on Apache Kafka, the architectural assumptions begin to shift.
Kafka is optimized for predictable scaling, low latency, and deterministic event processing. LLM-based agents, by contrast, introduce seconds-level latency, per-call cost, rate limits, and non-deterministic outputs. What appears straightforward in a demo can quickly create consumer lag, cost escalation, replay inconsistencies, and new operational failure modes in production.
In this session, we will:
* Build a simple event-driven AI agent on Kafka
* Examine the architectural tension between streaming systems and LLM workloads
* Explore the impact of latency, cost-per-event, backpressure, and rate limiting
* Discuss how non-determinism affects replay and auditability
* Present practical design patterns to isolate and control AI workloads in streaming environments
Rather than focusing on prompt engineering, this talk takes a systems-design perspective. It is aimed at engineers and architects who are experimenting with AI in real-time platforms and want to understand the production trade-offs before deploying at scale.
**Bio**
Paras is a seasoned software/date engineer with significant experience in developing and optimizing realtime scalable systems. At Tabcorp, Paras leads a high-performing team, developing and optimizing real-time transaction monitoring systems utilizing technologies like Apache Kafka and Neo4j. With a robust background in both real-time and batch data processing, Paras has extensive experience across various platforms and tools, including AWS, Databricks, and Spark, which he leverages to deliver high-performance data solutions.
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If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@[confluent.io](http://confluent.io/)
Coding Night - iOS, visionOS, macOS, tvOS or watchOS, Android - Everyone Welcome
**Details - Coding Night!**
Bring your laptop and your iOS, visionOS, macOS, tvOS or watchOS project to the combined CocoaHeads & Android GDG coding night.
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
• What we'll do:
We'll help you setup up Xcode and start your first project.
We'll help answer your questions re how to get to the next phase of your project.
• What to bring:
Your laptop, a copy of Xcode, a project you'd like to hack on.
Before arrival, make sure you're grabbing a fresh copy of Xcode from the Mac App Store (Apple Menu then App Store then search for Xcode, Install. Link: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12)
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The hack night will wrap up at 8:30.
GDG Melbourne March Coding Night!
Hack night is now known as Coding Night!!
Let's get together and share what we are working on!
This is a combined GDG Melbourne/Flutter Melbourne/CocoaHeads coding night. Members of all three groups will be attending. So only select to ATTEND on one of these groups event pages (not all of them) !
Coding Night is all about everyone learning, collaborating, sharing tips, tricks and very few (if any) presentations.
Bring your laptop and a project you are working on or need help with, you can even bring your resume to get advice!
Everyone is welcome to our all-ages alcohol-free event. Hosted in a professional environment to allow you to work on your project. Get help from industry experts who are on hand to help you out.
Make sure you have your IDE (e.g. Android Studio) of choice already downloaded and installed and something you want to learn or work on.
Doors open at 5:45 PM at our host the Mantel Group, Level 2/452 Flinders St Melbourne. Message via Meetup or Slack if you are arriving after 6:00 as the lifts won't let you up. The event will wrap up at 8:30.
This is an in-person only event. If you have any accessibility requirements please reach out via the Meetup or Slack to the organiser group to discuss and we will do our best to help you out.
Agenda
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Hosted By
Katie Barnett, GDE Android / GDG Organiser
Katie is passionate about all things Android. She has taken on a wide variety of challenging projects including in the live event, media and travel space. Her favourite thing is to see someone having a delightful experience using something she has worked on. Katie is very active in the development community, she is a Google Developer Expert for Android, one of the organisers of GDG Melbourne and is a Women Techmakers Ambassador. She frequently runs events, speaks on technical and non-technical topics and enjoys writing blog posts to share her experience with others. Katie is based in Melbourne, Australia but loves to travel the world and outside of tech she enjoys boardgaming and attempting to finish many craft projects.
Suesi Tran, Senior Flutter Developer
Google Developer Expert in Dart, Flutter & Firebase, Women Techmaker Melbourne ambassador, GDG Melbourne & Flutter Melbourne co-organiser.
In short: Flutter is love, and mobile is life.
Poornima Sivakumar, GDG Organiser
Lovee Jain, GDG Organiser
Lovee is a Software Engineer at Prezzee, a GDG Melbourne Organiser and also a Women Techmakers Ambassador. A tech inquisitive philomath, she loves problem solving and solution design. She has worked at a city council where she developed a lot of useful system integrations and while at Prezzee she develops and works on multiple gift card solutions to cater the B2B2C market.
Zach Jensz, GDG Organiser
Passionate about the web, seamless UX and accessibility. I love attending meetups, find me and come say hi!
Ujjawal Raj, GDG Organiser
Bramley Turner-Jones, GDG Organiser
Yuba Raj (UV) Panta, GDG Cloud Organiser
Kartik Arora, Android Engineer
Google Developer Expert in Android
Android Engineer @ Bilue
Carolyn Ai Chi Wong,
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-melbourne-presents-gdg-melbourne-march-coding-night-1/.
WED NIGHT Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Melbourne
👉 🎥 [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw)
Welcome to Lounge Asia — The premier social exclusively for Global Asians.
⚡ WHY JOIN? (Your Benefits)
✅ Find Your Tribe: Instantly connect with people who share your Asian heritage & values.
✅ Real Conversations: No loud club music. Just a relaxed vibe for genuine chats.
✅ Safe & Chill: Your "Third Place" mid-week to relax and be yourself.
⚡ WHO IS THIS FOR?
* This event is exclusively for people with Asian backgrounds.
* Global Asians: Living, working, or studying abroad.
* Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, or Mixed Heritage.
(We curate this space to share our specific shared experiences. Thank you for respecting this.)
📍 WHEN & WHERE
🗓 Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
⏰ Time: From 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 Entrance: Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. (No entry from inside Melbourne Central).
💰 Entry: Buy 1 Drink from the bar OR Pay $3 at the door.
🚨 HOW TO JOIN (Mandatory)
1. You MUST RSVP on this page.
STRICT POLICY: No RSVP = No Entry. We check the list at the door.
2. Follow Instagram: @_lounge_asia
3.
🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)
Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites.
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)
To protect our safe environment, we strictly ban:
🚫 Solicitation: No MLM, business recruitment, or poaching.
🚫 Harassment: No pickup artists or creepy behavior.
Violators are removed immediately.
🌏 OUR VISION
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)
🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.
⚠️ IMPORTANT
ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License (18+).
Student IDs: NOT accepted.
VIC Law: ID checks are required at the licensed bar.
👥 Your Host:
🎤 David – Your friendly Melbourne host!
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 メルボルンでコミュニティをお探しですか?
Lounge Asiaへようこそ — グローバル・アジア人のための最高の交流会です。
⚡ 参加するメリット
✅ 仲間が見つかる: アジアのルーツや価値観を共有できる人とすぐにつながれます。
✅ リアルな会話: 騒がしいクラブではありません。リラックスして会話を楽しめます。
✅ 安心・安全: 平日の夜、素の自分でいられる「サードプレイス」です。
⚡ 参加対象
* 本イベントは、アジアのバックグラウンドを持つ方限定です。
* Global Asians: 海外在住、勤務、留学中の方。
* Cross-Cultural: 帰国子女、TCK、ミックスの方。
(共通の経験を共有する場を作るため、ご理解をお願いいたします。)
📍 日時・場所
🗓 日程: 毎月 第3水曜日
⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm から
📍 場所: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 入口: Little Lonsdale St側の入り口からお入りください (Melbourne Central内からは入れません)。
💰 参加費: バーでドリンク1杯購入 または 入場料$3
🚨 参加方法 (必須)
1. このページで必ずRSVP (参加登録) をしてください。
厳格なルール: RSVPがない場合は入場できません。入り口でリストを確認します。
2. Instagramをフォロー: @_lounge_asia
3.
🎁 VIPアクセス (創設メンバー)
公式アプリの先行アクセスと特別パーティーへの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ ハウスルール (ゼロ・トレランス)
安全な環境を守るため、以下を厳禁とします。
🚫 勧誘行為: MLM、ビジネス勧誘、引き抜きは禁止です。
🚫 迷惑行為: ナンパ、不快な行動は禁止です。
違反者は即座に退場となります。
🌏 私たちのビジョン
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 オーストラリア: ブリスベン、シドニー、メルボルン (メンバー1,500名以上)
🌏 2026年展開: 東京、ホーチミン、セブ
⚠️ 重要
ID必須: パスポートまたは運転免許証 (18歳以上)。
学生証: 不可。
👥 ホスト:
🎤 David (メルボルン担当)
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 正在墨爾本尋找屬於你的社群嗎?
歡迎來到 Lounge Asia — 專為全球亞裔打造的優質社交圈。
⚡ 為什麼要參加? (你的收穫)
✅ 找到歸屬感: 立即連結擁有相同亞洲背景與價值觀的朋友。
✅ 真誠對話: 這裡沒有吵雜的夜店音樂,只有輕鬆交流的氛圍。
✅ 安全放鬆: 週間放鬆身心的「第三空間」,讓你做回真實的自己。
⚡ 適合誰參加?
* 本活動專為擁有亞洲背景的人士舉辦。
* Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求學的亞裔。
* Cross-Cultural: 海歸派、TCK 或擁有混合文化背景者。
(為了分享共同的經歷,我們特別規劃此專屬空間,感謝您的理解。)
📍 時間與地點
🗓 日期: 每月的第三個星期三
⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm 開始
📍 地點: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 入口: 請務必從 Little Lonsdale St 入口進入 (無法從 Melbourne Central 內部進入)。
💰 費用: 購買一杯飲料 或 支付 $3 入場費
🚨 如何參加 (必須遵守)
1. 你必須在此頁面報名 (RSVP)。
嚴格執行: 無報名 = 無法入場。我們將在門口核對名單。
2. 追蹤 Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎁 VIP 會員 (創始成員)
加入 VIP 名單,搶先體驗我們的官方 App 及獲得特別派對邀請。
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ 規範 (零容忍政策)
為了維護安全的環境,我們嚴禁:
🚫 推銷招攬: 禁止直銷 (MLM)、商業招攬或挖角。
🚫 騷擾行為: 禁止搭訕騷擾或任何令人不適的行為。
違規者將被立即請離。
🌏 我們的願景
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯本、雪梨、墨爾本 (成員超過1,500人)
🌏 2026年擴展: 東京、胡志明市、宿霧。
⚠️ 重要事項
必須出示 ID: 護照或駕照 (須滿18歲)。
學生證: 不接受。
👥 主辦人:
🎤 David (墨爾本負責人)
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 멜버른에서 커뮤니티를 찾고 있나요?
Lounge Asia에 오신 것을 환영합니다 — 글로벌 아시안을 위한 프리미엄 소셜 모임입니다.
⚡ 참여해야 하는 이유 (혜택)
✅ 공감대 형성: 아시아의 문화적 배경과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들과 즉시 연결됩니다.
✅ 진솔한 대화: 시끄러운 클럽 음악이 아닙니다. 편안한 분위기에서 진짜 대화를 나누세요.
✅ 안전과 휴식: 주중의 피로를 풀고 온전한 나로 돌아갈 수 있는 '제3의 공간'입니다.
⚡ 참여 대상
* 본 이벤트는 아시아 배경을 가진 분들만을 대상으로 합니다.
* Global Asians: 해외 거주, 근무, 유학 중인 아시아인.
* Cross-Cultural: 귀국 유학생, TCK, 또는 다문화 배경을 가진 분.
(공통의 경험을 나누기 위한 자리이므로, 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.)
📍 일시 및 장소
🗓 날짜: 매월 셋째 주 수요일
⏰ 시간: 6:00 pm 부터
📍 장소: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 입구: 반드시 Little Lonsdale St 쪽 입구로 입장해주세요 (Melbourne Central 내부 연결 불가).
💰 비용: 바에서 음료 1잔 구매 또는 입장료 $3
🚨 참여 방법 (필수)
1. 이 페이지에서 반드시 RSVP(참가 신청)를 해야 합니다.
엄격한 규칙: RSVP 없음 = 입장 불가. 입구에서 명단을 확인합니다.
2. Instagram 팔로우: @_lounge_asia
🎁 VIP 멤버 (창립 멤버)
VIP 리스트에 등록하고 공식 앱 조기 사용 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ 운영 규칙 (무관용 원칙)
안전한 환경을 위해 다음을 엄격히 금지합니다:
🚫 영업 금지: 다단계(MLM), 비즈니스 권유, 스카우트 행위 금지.
🚫 괴롭힘 금지: 헌팅 목적이나 불쾌한 행동 금지.
위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다.
🌏 우리의 비전
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 호주: 브리즈번, 시드니, 멜버른 (멤버 1,500명 돌파)
🌏 2026년 확장: 도쿄, 호치민, 세부.
⚠️ 중요 사항
신분증 필수: 여권 또는 운전면허증 (18세 이상).
학생증: 불가.
👥 호스트:
🎤 David
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 正在墨尔本寻找属于你的社群吗?
欢迎来到 Lounge Asia — 专为全球亚裔打造的优质社交圈。
⚡ 为什么要参加? (你的收获)
✅ 找到归属感: 立即连接拥有相同亚洲背景与价值观的朋友。
✅ 真诚对话: 这里没有嘈杂的夜店音乐,只有轻松交流的氛围。
✅ 安全放松: 周间放松身心的“第三空间”,让你做回真实的自己。
⚡ 适合谁参加?
本活动专为拥有亚洲背景的人士举办。
Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求学的亚裔。
Cross-Cultural: 海归派、TCK 或拥有混合文化背景者。
(为了分享共同的经历,我们特别规划此专属空间,感谢您的理解。)
📍 时间与地点
🗓 日期: 每月的第三个星期三
⏰ 时间: 6:00 pm 开始
📍 地点: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 入口: 请务必从 Little Lonsdale St 入口进入 (无法从 Melbourne Central 内部进入)。
💰 费用: 购买一杯饮料 或 支付 $3 入场费
🚨 如何参加 (必须遵守)
1. 你必须在此页面报名 (RSVP)。
严格执行: 无报名 = 无法入场。我们将在门口核对名单。
2. 关注 Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎁 VIP 会员 (创始成员)
加入 VIP 名单,抢先体验我们的官方 App 及获得特别派对邀请。
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ 规范 (零容忍政策)
为了维护安全的环境,我们严禁:
🚫 推销招揽: 禁止传销 (MLM)、商业招揽或挖角。
🚫 骚扰行为: 禁止搭讪骚扰或任何令人不适的行为。
违规者将被立即请离。
🌏 我们的愿景
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯班、悉尼、墨尔本 (成员超过1,500人)
🌏 2026年扩展: 东京、胡志明市、宿务。
⚠️ 重要事项
必须出示 ID: 护照或驾照 (须满18岁)。
学生证: 不接受。
👥 主办人:
🎤 David
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 Bạn đang tìm kiếm cộng đồng tại Melbourne?
Chào mừng đến với Lounge Asia — Cộng đồng hàng đầu dành riêng cho Global Asians.
⚡ TẠI SAO NÊN THAM GIA? (Lợi ích của bạn)
✅ Tìm thấy sự thuộc về: Kết nối ngay lập tức với những người chia sẻ di sản và giá trị Á Đông.
✅ Trò chuyện chân thực: Không ồn ào như vũ trường. Một không gian thư giãn để trò chuyện thật sự.
✅ An toàn & Thoải mái: "Không gian thứ ba" giữa tuần để thư giãn và là chính mình.
⚡ DÀNH CHO AI?
Sự kiện này chỉ dành riêng cho những người có nguồn gốc Châu Á.
Global Asians: Đang sống, làm việc hoặc học tập ở nước ngoài.
Đa văn hóa: Du học sinh về nước, TCK, hoặc người có dòng máu lai.
(Chúng tôi tạo ra không gian này để chia sẻ những trải nghiệm chung cụ thể. Cảm ơn bạn đã tôn trọng điều này.)
📍 THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM
🗓 Ngày: Thứ Tư tuần thứ 3 hàng tháng
⏰ Thời gian: Từ 6:00 pm
📍 Địa điểm: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 Lối vào: Vui lòng chỉ vào từ đường Little Lonsdale St (Không có lối vào từ bên trong Melbourne Central).
💰 Vào cửa: Mua 1 đồ uống tại quầy HOẶC Trả $3 tại cửa.
🚨 CÁCH THAM GIA (Bắt buộc)
1. Bạn PHẢI đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang này.
CHÍNH SÁCH NGHIÊM NGẶT: Không RSVP = Không vào cửa. Chúng tôi kiểm tra danh sách tại cửa.
2. Theo dõi Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎁 THÀNH VIÊN VIP (Sáng lập)
Tham gia danh sách VIP để truy cập sớm ứng dụng chính thức & nhận vé mời tiệc đặc biệt.
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ NỘI QUY (Không khoan nhượng)
Để bảo vệ môi trường an toàn, chúng tôi nghiêm cấm:
🚫 Chèo kéo: Cấm đa cấp (MLM), tuyển dụng kinh doanh, hoặc lôi kéo.
🚫 Quấy rối: Cấm tán tỉnh làm phiền hoặc hành vi khiếm nhã.
Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra ngay lập tức.
🌏 TẦM NHÌN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 Úc: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Hơn 1,500 thành viên)
🌏 Mở rộng 2026: Tokyo, TP.HCM, Cebu.
⚠️ QUAN TRỌNG
Yêu cầu giấy tờ: Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (18+).
Thẻ sinh viên: KHÔNG được chấp nhận.
👥 Chủ nhà của bạn:
🎤 David
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 Naghahanap ka ba ng iyong komunidad sa Melbourne?
Welcome sa Lounge Asia — Ang premier social na eksklusibo para sa Global Asians.
⚡ BAKIT DAPAT SUMALI? (Ang iyong Benepisyo)
✅ Find Your Tribe: Agad na kumonekta sa mga taong kapareho mo ng Asian heritage at values.
✅ Real Conversations: Hindi maingay na club. Relaxed na vibe para sa totoong kwentuhan.
✅ Safe & Chill: Ang iyong "Third Place" sa kalagitnaan ng linggo para mag-relax.
⚡ PARA KANINO ITO?
Ang event na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga taong may Asian background.
Global Asians: Nakatira, nagtatrabaho, o nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.
Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, o Mixed Heritage.
(Ginawa namin ang space na ito para maibahagi ang aming shared experiences. Salamat sa pagrespeto nito.)
📍 KAILAN AT SAAN
🗓 Petsa: Tuwing ika-3 Miyerkules ng buwan
⏰ Oras: Mula 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 Entrance: Pumasok sa Little Lonsdale St lamang (Walang entry mula sa loob ng Melbourne Central).
💰 Entry: Bumili ng 1 Drink sa bar O Magbayad ng $3 sa pinto.
🚨 PAANO SUMALI (Mandatory)
1. KAILANGAN mong mag-RSVP sa page na ito.
MAHIGPIT NA PATAKARAN: Walang RSVP = Hindi Makakapasok. Tinitingnan namin ang listahan sa pinto.
2. I-follow ang Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)
Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access sa aming official app & special party invites.
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)
Para maprotektahan ang aming safe environment, mahigpit naming ipinagbabawal:
🚫 Solicitation: Bawal ang MLM, business recruitment, o poaching.
🚫 Harassment: Bawal ang pambabastos o creepy behavior.
Ang mga lalabag ay tatanggalin agad.
🌏 ANG AMING BISYON
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)
🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.
⚠️ MAHALAGA
ID Required: Passport o Driver’s License (18+).
Student IDs: HINDI tinatanggap.
👥 Ang iyong Host:
🎤 David
Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne
🥂 Mencari komuniti anda di Melbourne?
Selamat Datang ke Lounge Asia — Sosial premier eksklusif untuk Global Asians.
⚡ KENAPA SERTAI? (Manfaat Anda)
✅ Cari Geng Anda: Berhubung segera dengan orang yang berkongsi warisan & nilai Asia anda.
✅ Perbualan Sebenar: Bukan muzik kelab yang bising. Suasana santai untuk borak sebenar.
✅ Selamat & Santai: "Tempat Ketiga" anda pada pertengahan minggu untuk berehat.
⚡ UNTUK SIAPA?
Acara ini adalah eksklusif untuk mereka yang berlatarbelakangkan Asia.
Global Asians: Tinggal, bekerja, atau belajar di luar negara.
Silang Budaya: Mereka yang kembali, TCK, atau Warisan Campuran.
(Kami menyediakan ruang ini untuk berkongsi pengalaman bersama. Terima kasih kerana menghormatinya.)
📍 BILA & DI MANA
🗓 Tarikh: Setiap Rabu ke-3 setiap bulan
⏰ Masa: Dari 6:00 pm
📍 Lokasi: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)
🚪 Pintu Masuk: Sila masuk melalui Little Lonsdale St sahaja (Tiada laluan masuk dari dalam Melbourne Central).
💰 Masuk: Beli 1 Minuman dari bar ATAU Bayar $3 di pintu.
🚨 CARA MENYERTAI (Wajib)
1. Anda MESTI RSVP di halaman ini.
POLISI KETAT: Tiada RSVP = Tiada Masuk. Kami semak senarai di pintu.
2. Ikuti Instagram: @_lounge_asia
🎁 AKSES VIP (Ahli Pengasas)
Sertai senarai VIP untuk akses awal ke aplikasi rasmi kami & jemputan parti khas.
👉[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)
⚠️ PERATURAN RUMAH (Toleransi Sifar)
Untuk melindungi persekitaran selamat kami, kami melarang keras:
🚫 Solicitation: Tiada MLM, perekrutan perniagaan, atau curi tenaga kerja.
🚫 Gangguan: Tiada gangguan seksual atau kelakuan yang tidak menyenangkan.
Pelanggar akan dikeluarkan serta-merta.
🌏 VISI KAMI
"Connecting Asia & The World"
🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Ahli)
🌏 Pengembangan 2026: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.
⚠️ PENTING
ID Diperlukan: Pasport atau Lesen Memandu (18+).
ID Pelajar: TIDAK diterima.
👥 Hos Anda:
🎤 David
Data driven decision making for fantasy basketball
Integral to the modern data scientists toolkit is understanding how to turn data into decisions. A core part of this is thinking about the end stage of your analysis pipeline, and how the communication and visualisation of your results will factor into decision making.
But it's not just enough to deliver a solution. Part of successfully supporting end-user decisions comes from co-design. That means thinking about end user needs and how your end-users will engage with your solution.
This talk explores both of these issues using fantasy basketball statistics. So come along if you have a love of data and data-driven decision making. Also come along if you are fan of sports analytics or forecasting.
🔥 FREE SALSA FOR BEGINNERS 🔥
**Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba Beginner Classes in Prahran** 💃🏼🕺🏻
Always wanted to try? Now is the time! Learn to dance with our friendly beginner classes for Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba. You’ll always walk away with a smile after dancing!
**Get Fit. Have Fun. Meet new people.**
Every Wednesday night
Prahran RSL
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**Timetable**
👉 **6.30pm** **FREE Intro to Cuban Salsa** (30mn)
👉 7.00pm Beginner 1 Cuban Salsa & Bachata
👉 8.10pm Beginner 1 Kizomba
🔸Privates lessons also available if you can’t make group classes!
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Location:**
Prahran RSL
301 High Street Prahran
Looking forward to seeing you all! 💃🕺🏻
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**Cost:**
Try our Free Intro class and after if you want to increase your dance level, feel free to enjoy our special deal for new students below!
📣 **Beginner Welcome Pack** 📣
4 weeks Beginner Classes + 30 min Private Lesson
Just $65!! (value $165)
👉For more information
🔸You can contact us directly :
0411 572 822
✅ David Smile Dance
https://www.davidsmiledance.com
Welcome to the next 2026 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup!
Hi Architects,
Welcome to our next AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group Meetup for 2026, including more exceptional speakers and topics! :-D
At each meetup we covered off various pillars in detail, best-practices and insights from industry leaders that specialise in the Well-Architected Framework.
And giving away drones, of course. Lots of drones.
We’ll be updating throughout the month with more speakers and our speakers so far this month include:
* **Andrew Goifeld, Co-founder, Resilera**
**“Truly Well-Architected Reliability, the agentic way”**
What is the boundary between effort and cost of reliability? Andrew will discuss how in the future, using chatbot with LLM inference will be too expensive. We will demonstrate current and future approaches to reliability on AWS.
* **Saurabh jain, TOTHENEW**
**Driving Cloud Cost Efficiency with a Phased FinOps Approach**
This session explores how organizations can systematically reduce cloud waste and improve cost efficiency. It highlights common cost pitfalls, actionable optimization strategies, and real-world case studies demonstrating how architectural improvements and governance can deliver significant cloud savings.
* **Mystery Speaker**
**From hype to disappointment to light at the end of the tunnel; An Agentic AI Journey**
In this case study talk, we'll go through all the highs and lows of architecting and building AI Agents using all your favourite tools and what we discovered along the way.
This month's menu will include:
* Pizzas
* Beer: Nastro Azzurro
* Wine: Big and red 🤤
NB: Please check in up the stairs from the ground floor to the Mezzanine Level.
So come join us at 5:30 for a 6pm **SHARP** start, followed by beer, wine, pizza and friendly networking after our talks :-)
Adobe Flex Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Men’s Resilience & Reflection Group Weekly Get-Together
This supportive program invites men to come together in a safe and respectful space to share experiences, explore challenges, and reflect on what matters most in their lives. Participants are welcome to bring a topic of their own or simply speak about what’s happening for them in the moment.
Guided discussion topics may include navigating masculinity, communication styles, understanding personal needs and the needs of others, building resilience, connecting with emotions, and clarifying values—along with other issues that commonly impact men in relationships and daily life. When a topic is raised, participants are encouraged to explore how it relates to their own experiences, offering insights and reflections in a way that supports learning and growth.
The facilitator participates alongside the group, modeling respectful sharing, open discussion, and thoughtful reflection, ensuring that everyone feels heard and empowered to engage at their own pace.
Still Morning: A Gentle Reflection
## Description
English
Start your morning gently, noticing each moment.
Taiwan Heart & Mind Community invites you to a quiet, welcoming space for meaningful one-to-one conversation. This session is limited to 10 participants to ensure a calm and emotionally safe environment.
We’ll be using the We’re Not Really Strangers card game to guide our conversation. The cards are designed to move gently from light awareness to deeper connection, helping participants reflect, share, and listen without pressure.
Instead of large group discussion, you’ll explore the prompts in pairs, allowing for more personal connection and balanced speaking time. You are welcome to share only what feels comfortable.
🌿 How the Session Works
Participants will be paired up for guided conversation rounds using the card game. The session flows through three intentional levels:
🟡 Level 1 – Perception
Light prompts that explore first impressions, assumptions, and self-awareness.
Purpose: To build comfort and curiosity.
🟠 Level 2 – Connection
Deeper prompts about experiences, identity, culture, personal challenges, or growth.
Purpose: To create emotional openness and genuine connection.
You may always pass if a question feels too personal.
🔵 Level 3 – Reflection
Reflective prompts encouraging insight, appreciation, and self-discovery.
Purpose: To end the conversation feeling intentional, aware, and connected.
Depending on time and comfort, pairs may rotate so you can connect with more than one person.
🕊 Community Guidelines
Share only what feels safe for you
Listen without interrupting
No advice-giving unless invited
Respect confidentiality — what is shared stays in the circle
Silence is welcome; pauses are natural
To help everyone get the most from the session, we encourage participants to stay for the full event if possible, but we understand if you need to step away.
This is not therapy or problem-solving — it is simply a space to understand and be understood.
☀️ Morning Flow
10:00 – Welcome & Grounding Moment
10:10 – Pair Conversation Round 1 (Level 1)
10:35 – Pair Conversation Round 2 (Level 2)
11:00 – Pair Conversation Round 3 (Level 3)
11:25 – Soft Closing Reflection
🌿 What to Bring
An open heart
A listening presence
Respect for others’ experiences
(Optional: a journal or warm drink)
📍 Location: [Insert Location]
Look for the Taiwan Heart & Mind Community sign
中文
輕柔地開始新的一天,專注於每個瞬間。
台灣心靈社群邀請你來到一個安靜、溫暖的空間,進行有意義的雙人對話。本次活動限 10 人,以確保環境平靜且安全。
我們將使用 We’re Not Really Strangers 卡牌遊戲引導對話。卡牌的設計循序漸進,從輕鬆的認識到更深層的連結,幫助參與者自我反思、分享與傾聽,而無壓力。
與其進行大組討論,我們將以 雙人形式 探索卡牌問題,讓每個人都能有更個人化的交流與平衡的發言時間。你可以選擇只分享自己覺得舒適的內容。
🌿 活動流程
參與者將以雙人形式,使用卡牌進行對話。活動將循序進行三個層次:
🟡 感知層
輕鬆的問題,探索第一印象、假設與自我覺察。
目的: 建立舒適感與好奇心
🟠 連結層
更深入的問題,涉及經驗、身份、文化、個人挑戰或成長。
目的: 創造情感開放與真誠的連結
如果某個問題過於私密,你可以選擇跳過。
🔵 反思層
反思性的問題,引導洞察、感恩與自我探索。
目的: 讓對話在有意識、覺察與連結的狀態下結束
視時間與舒適度,雙人組合可輪換,讓你與不同的人建立連結。
🕊 社群守則
只分享你覺得安全舒適的內容
傾聽時不打斷對方
未被邀請前不要給予建議
尊重隱私 — 對話內容僅限圈內分享
沉默也是可以的;停頓是自然的
為了讓每位參與者都能完整體驗活動,我們鼓勵大家盡量全程參與,但如果需要暫時離開,我們也理解。
這不是心理治療或解決問題的場域 — 這是一個互相理解與被理解的空間。
☀️ 早晨流程
10:00 – 歡迎與覺察引導
10:10 – 雙人對話第1輪(感知層)
10:35 – 雙人對話第2輪(連結層)
11:00 – 雙人對話第3輪(反思層)
11:25 – 輕鬆收尾反思
🌿 參與者攜帶
開放心胸
傾聽的態度
尊重他人經驗
Meeples in the Meadows
Monthly Melbourne Meeples event in Broadmeadows Library. Bring your own favourite board games or play one of our games.
No experience needed everyone welcome
https://humelibraries.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=144646.
Badminton Social (羽球匯友) @Caulfield
**Welcome to Badminton Social (羽球匯友) Meetup!**
Join us for regular badminton, social meetups, and a great time on the court around Caulfield. Let's build a welcoming badminton community and make some amazing memories together!
Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy some friendly plays. Our group is made up of both local and international members, creating a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for everyone to join in.
Not only will you have the chance to improve your Badminton skills and stay fit, but you'll also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for healthy living and staying active. Come and be a part of our community in Melbourne, where friendships are made on and off the court.
**Details as below:**
When: 21 March, this Saturday
Time: 5pm - 6.30pm
Where: Monash Sport Caulfield (1-min walk from Caulfield Station / free parking around the Station)
Fee: $12 per head (PayID to the organizer)
*#Limited spots - first come first served (RSVP)*
*#Please bring your own racket(s); or you can rent it from the Centre (if needed)*
***#Please kindly update your RSVP as soon as possible if you need to cancel, so hopefully others can still get a spot to join. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will be charged the full rate - Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation.***
*#Please let the organizer know after the first play, if you'd like to play regularly with the group ongoing and enjoy exclusive offer - Organizer will add you to our Whatsapp group for the regulars :)*
*DISCLAIMER:* *By* *attending any event hosted by this Meetup group, you acknowledge and accept that participation involves inherent risks, including injury or loss of property, and you assume full responsibility for your safety. The organizers are not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur, regardless of cause. You agree to follow any event guidelines, act responsibly, and understand that you are responsible for your own well-being. By attending, you accept these terms.*
Volleyball Openplay (BB/A) - Advanced (KCARC)
Excited to announce our new ADVANCED openplay session during the week at KCARC!
Welcome to Melbourne Volleyball Academy. 🤗
**[[WHAT]]**
This session is specifically for games only (no training). There will be a cap of 18 players, allowing for 3 teams of 6. Games will be played to 15 points, with a cap at 18 points.
These games are intended to be played at a high-intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level.
Please see an explanation of skill levels on our website here: [https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained](https://melbournevolleyballacademy.com.au/skill-levels-explained)
**[[WHO]]**
The session is intended for Intermediate players.
Players should be able to:
* Have strong fundamentals for all volleyball techniques
* Serve receive a majority of serves well & serve over the net consistently
* Basic understanding of 5-1, and 6-2 systems (we do not play a pass middle 4-2 system in this session)
* Have an understanding of base defense
* Know all/most volleyball rules
Players that are not of the intermediate(BB)/advanced(A) level will be asked to leave as we want to ensure that all players have an enjoyable time playing.
**[[HOW MUCH $$]]**
$21 card payment will be processed on the day via square reader (EFTPOS).
**[[WHEN]]**
The stadium is booked from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM weekly, every Thursday. However, feel free to come early and stretch as the Community Centre is open earlier.
Last minute dropouts and no shows will have a zero-tolerance policy going forward.
All players are expected to update their RSVP at least 24 hours in advanced if they are unable to attend.
This applies to players on the going list and the waitlist.
**[[OTHER DETAILS]]**
Only those on the “going” list are permitted to play. If you are on the waitlist, or not registered at all, you will not be permitted into the gymnasium.
What even is 'Impact'? A workshop on the real-world consequences of your org
What the #%\*@ is impact?
In a world where corporations are judged on their social impact nations unite over goals for environmental sustainability and happiness is considered as a rival metric for a country’s GDP– organisations need to measure the impact their organisation has on the real-world, not just their own bottom line.
But what even IS impact? Is it important for companies that don’t have social or environmental goals? How do you measure it?
This workshop will first introduce the concept of Impact, followed by a dive into how it’s defined and measured around the world in a dozen different domains and ultimately how we might apply it to produce products that pack a punch.
**Our facilitator**
[JJ Monester](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjmonester/) works as an Associate Product Manager for the non-profit news media company, The Conversation International, a company which democratises knowledge by bridging the gap between academic research and the general public. Having worked on products where providing evidence of Impact to customers is fundamental, he has gone deep into the complex and nuanced world of understanding what frameworks attempt to achieve.
Grokking organisational impact is an area of learning JJ could get lost in, and possibly already has :-). As an area that he is spending time on in his day to day, yet still feeling like he’s a beginner, he’s very much looking forward to sharing what’s he learning and getting deeper into the concepts alongside you all. Let’s have fun together.
Our wonderful sponsors;
[Revity](https://www.linkedin.com/company/revity-group/):
Revity helps startups, scaleups and established organisations deliver product-led quality software outcomes. We partner with businesses to build high-performing teams, uplift engineering capability, and deliver product outcomes that last beyond the project.From applied AI and mobile apps to global expansion and customer lifecycle platforms, we focus on practical, scalable solutions that drive business value.At Revity, we don’t just deliver projects, we empower teams to learn by doing, so organisations grow stronger with every engagement.
[Amplitude](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplitude-analytics/):
We help companies build better products\. \| We help companies unlock the power of their products\.
• Join the team: [http://amplitude.com/careers](http://amplitude.com/careers)
• Join the community: [http://community.amplitude.com](http://community.amplitude.com/)
• Join our user groups: [https://community.amplitude.com/p/groups](https://community.amplitude.com/p/groups)
Adobe Flex Events Near You
Connect with your local Adobe Flex community
Spring Flex Season
**How does a TennisColumbus Season / League run?**
The league advertises the season dates and builds a queue of committed players for the season.
**Kickoff Day - March 26th**
The start day of the season, players are sent a kickoff email that contains important information about the league, the link where your league standings and players contact information. We guarantee 6 playing partners at your playing level, but have been averaging closer to 15+ partners in most cities. The number of different levels we run is solely based upon the number of players enrolled for the league kickoff. Typically we are running a Skilled-3.0, Competitive-3.5 and Advanced-4.0 in most cities.
**Your Task - "Flexible Scheduling"**
After this kickoff email is sent, it is the **player's task to communicate with other players**. Players should work with their partners to find an agreeable time and location to play the match. While TennisColumbus doesn't mandate your playing schedule, it is recommended that players schedule at least one match per week. By request of the players, we started to allow players to play 1 rematch per season. The regular season is all about playing as much as you can. As of Feb. 10, 2026 we've had an amazing 2,017 players play more than [20 matches in a season](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/MatchesInSeason).
**Where to Play?**
Play at your local free tennis courts, tennis parks, condo courts or tennis clubs. The league strongly suggests that players jointly try to pick a tennis court location convenient to both. We provide an extensive list of [tennis courts](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/TennisCourts), including # of courts, lighting, hitting walls, etc. We strive to keep this list up-to-date.
TennisColumbus sets up a must play dates to push players out on the courts. The final deadline is the date marking the end of the season, at which point players with 3-5 wins (Actually total is specified on the division page) will qualify for a post-season playoff to determine the league champion.
**How to Play?**
Players can use three mostly standard playing formats: 2 out of 3 sets, 2 sets with 10 point super tie-breaker or the 10-game pro set (First to 10, used when court time is limited). On Feb. 2018, we added Fast Tennis 4 game pro set format as a valid format.
**Playoffs**
Each season concludes with a playoffs where players with anywhere from 3 to 5 season wins qualifies for a single elimination tourney. The champion is awarded based upon the league [Prize Pool](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/info/prize_pool3). Each singles league champion also receives a playing entry into one of two national championships we run.
**[JOIN TODAY](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join)**
Full price is $39.95 to play in a season. The earlier you sign up we typically offer discounts during these tough economic times. Just go to the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/join) and complete the short form. We'd be happy to find you dedicated tennis playing partners.
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
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TBA
In person peer-led support group for survivors of complex trauma
**Complex Trauma Support Group**
Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you.
We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD.
**What to expect at your first meeting:**
Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge.
We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit.
Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time.
The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other.
You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.
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
NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Meet us at "Avocado Latin Food"
Inspired by the successful events like "Pot Luck in the Park" and "Saturday Mornings @ East Market," this meetup promises a fun and engaging atmosphere where like-minded individuals can connect over a shared love for languages and cultures. Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections!
(Everyone will individually choose from the menu and pay for their own meal.)
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.





















