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ChaCha L1 - L2
7:00PM-8:00PM ChaCha
If you have zero or less knowledge and you like to learn basic to intermediate steps , this class fit you.
We focus on the routines which help you to dance in any social event.
Address: 39 Glen Cameron Thornhill, unit 1
Drop in = $15
Monthly plan Membership
first month= $100 ( New Students )
You can enjoy unlimited classes any day, any time and learn variety of Dances
ChaCha,Waltz, Salsa, Bachata
Cell:647-504-9876
TOUG Talks: Q1 2026
Join us on March 25th for next session of TOUG Talks.
Registration via meetup.com is mandatory.
**Event Agenda**:
5:00 \- 5:30 PM \| Doors Open \+ Networking
5:30 \- 6:00 PM \| Presentation 1: “Sending RMAN backups to OCI from on\-prem management server using Oracle Cloud Backup Module” by Yaser Anwer
6:00 \- 6:30 PM \| Break \+ Networking
6:30 \- 7:00 PM \| Presentation 2: “Realizing the Best of Microsoft and Oracle with Oracle Database @ Azure” by Damir Bersinic
7:00 \- 7:30 PM \| Break \+ Networking
7:30 \- 8:00 PM \| Presentation 3: “Oracle EPM Planning \- Why You Need It\, When You Can Budget In ERP\.” by Frederick Mamadjanov
8:00 PM \| Networking \+ End of Event
**Speaker Profiles**:
**Yasir Anwer** is an OCI Certified Oracle Cloud DBA with over 14 years of experience in the database engineering field, across government, finance, retail, and education sectors. His expertise centers on Oracle technologies, including migrations to Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC) and OCI, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions. He excels in mission-critical deployments, automation, and troubleshooting for production environments.
Recently helped Architect Oracle DB migration solutions for the Federal Govt. of Canada which served 41 million voters.
Also serving on the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Oracle Database Engineering Program Advisory Committee, providing expert guidance on industry trends and curriculum development.
**Damir Bersinic** has over 30 years experience with Oracle databases as a DBA, consultant, instructor and author. He has assisted customers in the airline, building materials, oil & gas and many other industries with their technology goals. He is currently an Advanced Migration Specialist for Oracle Workloads at Microsoft Corporation helping customers in Canada and the US maximize the advantage of Oracle and Microsoft cloud capabilities.
**Frederick Mamadjanov** is an Oracle ACE and independent Oracle EPM Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and consolidation. He specializes in end-to-end Oracle EPM implementations and has led large-scale Finance Transformation projects, including a 40+ module Oracle Fusion Cloud deployment. Frederick also coordinates Toronto's UPLIFT Oracle EPM User Group, co-hosts the EPM Coffee Chat Podcast, and delivers Smart View trainings to help finance teams get more from their ERP/EPM investments.
**Zoom Meeting Link**: https://oracle.zoom.us/j/91590835189
**Physical Event Venue**:
Meeting Room Number 414,
Unit 400, Humber College,
59 Hayden Street,
Toronto, Ontario.
Japanese & English Language Exchange Through Board Games
**\>\>Only Tabletop Tomodachi Toronto members allowed\. If you are not a member\, you will not be able to participate\.<<**
Let’s play some games to practice Japanese/English! The organizers will bring some games, but feel free to bring your own if you like. **All levels welcome!**
簡単なゲームをしながら日本語/英語を練習しましょう!主催者がゲームを用意しますが、お持ちになりたい方はご自由にお持ちください。**すべてのレベルの方歓迎**
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**Schedule / スケジュール**
* 6:30PM - 7:30PM: Group Game グループゲーム ("Codenames" for example)
* 7:30PM - 9:00PM: New Groups and New Game (if you want)
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Games Available / ゲームリスト:
* [Codenames Pictures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0FsQZqjPVY&t=1s) (4-10 players)
* [Incan Gold](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nMJS94f5sKM)[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EzJWcuDLvc)(2-8 players)
* [Saboteur](https://youtu.be/fpxfCDYJbVA?si=-ljlNHVHVWWyj728) (4-10players)
* [Cockroach Poker](https://youtu.be/6oN_jf0To2w?si=y9aFWlzF1N4CRj0r) (2-6 players)
* [Telestrations ](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ioKhpeFfkpc)(6-10 players)
* [Wavelength](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6DltaOOzs3E) (4-8 players)
Board Game Words / ボードゲームの言葉:
https://drive.proton.me/urls/9JNDDGXYD0#MIdKiGhDemRe
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**General Etiquette and Harassment Policy:**
We do not tolerate harassment of our members, and will operate under a \*\*zero-tolerance rule and will promptly ban members who break it\*\*. This is your community too, so be sure to make use of all that it has to offer while taking care of it. Please reach out to organizers via Meetup chat to address any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have.
メンバーへの嫌がらせは一切許容せず、\*\*ゼロトレランス方針のもと、違反者は即時排除します\*\*。このMeetupは皆様のものでもあります。大切にしながら、提供されているすべての機能を活用してください。ご質問・ご意見・ご懸念がございましたら、Meetupチャットを通じて運営者までご連絡ください。
(DeepLの翻訳です)
AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders | Toronto Meetup
**Note: RSVP's are closed here ; please register on the below link to confirm your participation:**
https://luma.com/9kmnz4x9?utm_source=mup
The Test Tribe 12th Toronto Meetup – AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders
Most AI discussions in testing revolve around generating test cases or accelerating automation.
But for Quality Engineering leaders, the real opportunity is much bigger.
AI is not just a tool for execution - it’s a force multiplier for decision-making. It can synthesize fragmented data, reveal hidden patterns, connect siloed systems, and elevate quality from reporting metrics to driving strategy.
At the 12th Toronto Meetup, we shift the conversation from tactical AI usage to strategic quality intelligence - and what that means for modern QE leadership.
**Event Details**
* Date: March 25th, 2026
* Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST
* Venue: 688 Richmond St. W. (3rd floor)
Session: AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders
Speaker: Puneet Randhawa, Director of Quality Engineering, StackAdapt
About the Session
While AI can generate tests and automation scripts, its greatest value for QE leaders lies in connecting the dots.
In this session, Puneet shares practical, real-world ways QE leaders can use AI to:
* Connect data from Jira, CI pipelines, Slack, monitoring tools, and more through MCP servers
* Build custom GPTs for defect trend analysis and regression intelligence
* Transform raw dashboards into actionable, forward-looking insights
This talk focuses on operating at a higher strategic altitude - shifting from tracking metrics to building systems that generate clarity, alignment, and informed decision-making.
If you’re leading QE in a fast-moving organization, this session will help you rethink how AI can amplify your impact.
**Key Takeaways**
* How QE leaders can use AI to connect siloed quality data into meaningful insights
* Practical examples of MCP servers and custom GPTs in QE workflows
* How to transition from reactive reporting to proactive, insight-driven leadership
* Ways to elevate quality from operational support to strategic advantage
**About the Speaker**
Puneet Randhawa is the Director of Quality Engineering at StackAdapt, with over 15 years of experience building and scaling QE teams in high-growth tech environments.
She is passionate about transforming quality from a support function into a strategic differentiator - leveraging data, automation, and now AI to enable smarter decisions and stronger outcomes.
Puneet actively mentors emerging QE leaders and shares practical insights from the field, focusing on how modern quality engineering can influence business strategy and organizational impact.
**Why You Should Attend**
* Gain a leadership-level perspective on AI in quality engineering
* Learn how to leverage AI beyond automation use cases
* Discover practical methods to turn metrics into intelligence
* Connect with Toronto’s QE and technology leaders
* Be part of The Test Tribe’s 12th Toronto Meetup
**About The Test Tribe**
The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more.
By RSVPing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.
BrowserStack QA In-person Meetup Toronto - March
**Join us for our QA meetup of the BrowserStack Meetup group Toronto.**
**Session :** Transforming Test Automation with Artificial Intelligence by Vineet Kumar
**Date & Time - March 25th, 6:00 PM**
**We’re also looking for speakers! If you're interested, fill out the form below. No need for a finalized topic—just share a basic idea, and we’ll work with you to refine it.**
**[Speaker Volunteering form](https://forms.gle/L11ywDXRB5ixVpfh7)**
**Few notes:**
**🔹 This will be an In-person event**
**Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now! We can't wait to see you there!**
**Note- RSVP doesn't confirm your seat, We will be sending the confirmation email one day prior to the Meetup to confirm your seat.**
**" Want to stay connected with the QA community beyond the meetup? Join our BrowserStack Discord Server to get updates, continue discussions, and network with fellow QA professionals. Don't miss out—be part of the conversation! "**
**[Click here to join our BrowserStack Discord Server](https://www.browserstack.com/discord?utm_source=landingpage&utm_medium=website&utm_platform=&utm_content=communityengagement&utm_campaign=Meetup-pro-members&utm_campaigncode=701OW00000JSpvzYAD&utm_term=Meetup-landing-page-invite)**
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Dropping Datadog Without Losing Your Bark: Open-Source Observability
Observability is supposed to help us understand our systems but for many teams it has quietly become one of the most expensive and least flexible parts of the stack. Plenty of organizations take polished SaaS platforms like Datadog to get real value quickly early on, only to hit the same wall later: runaway costs, pricing tied to architectural decisions, and vendor lock-in so strong it makes Rogers and Bell both blush.
In this talk, I’ll walk through a real-world case study of a JVM-based production system that migrated away from a Datadog-centric observability setup to an open-source, OpenTelemetry-based platform. We’ll dig into the why behind the move, the architectural decisions that mattered, the mistakes along the way, and how the team ended up with pragmatic visibility into latency, errors, and resource usage at a fraction of the cost.
The second half of the talk is practical and forward-looking. I’ll show how OpenTelemetry unlocks real choice by acting as a neutral data plane for your telemetry. From there, we’ll look at modern, off-the-shelf observability backends you can plug in within minutes without rewriting applications or installing new agents. Want to dual-write, swap vendors, or route data somewhere new? This is how you do it without a big-bang rewrite or another long-term commitment with a new vendor.
This session is for engineers and CEOs who are feeling the observability cost squeeze, want leverage back from vendors, and are looking for realistic ways to modernize monitoring without lighting their entire stack on fire each time they decide to change their tools of choice.
**About the venue**
Free Times Cafe has bistro-style seating and a full food and drink menu. Please consider helping to support the venue by planning to have supper during the talk.
**Speaker Bio**
Alexei Zenin is a Platform Engineering Consultant based out of Toronto, Canada. Over the course of his career he has worked across the Healthcare, Marketing, Video Games, and Banking industries. He loves to tackle hard problems in the distributed systems space with a focus on scaling platforms both from a technical and process perspective. He is a strong advocate for highly maintainable and well tested code while at the same time pragmatically delivering value to the end user.
He has contributed to the broader tech community, namely to Confluent’s blogs on Apache Kafka, spoken at Current 2022 in Austin, Texas, and spoken at XP Game Summit 2025 in Toronto, Canada. During his 5 years at Uken Games he contributed to several games like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Jeopardy. One title of note he saw from inception to completion was a game for Tim Hortons built right into the official app, Tim’s Word Challenge. Millions of Canadians have played it along with their morning coffee. He also got to work with Netflix on several unannounced games during his time at the studio.
Currently, Alexei is working with various clients, both large and small to modernize and streamline their platforms with the most appropriate tools and practices. Outside of his professional life, he gives back to his community by volunteering at UofT. He also enjoys paddleboarding and attending live rock concerts to reset after long coding sessions.
AWS User Group Toronto March Meetup
Join us on March 26th for an exciting **AWS User Group Toronto meetup** focused on **AI-driven development with Kiro**! The evening kicks off with a presentation and live demoes showcasing how Kiro transforms the development workflow, followed by AWS experts sharing the best practices and approaches to get most out of AI-driven development. We'll wrap up with a hands-on workshop and Q&A session — Kiro credits will be provided for participants who want to explore at their own pace. As a bonus, enjoy pizza on us and take home some exclusive Kiro-themed swag! To make the most of the workshop, please come with Kiro pre-installed on your own computer and/or AWS account ready to go.
**Agenda:**
6:00-6:15: Welcome Introductions, and community update
6:15-7:00: AI-driven development with Kiro - Presentation and Demo
7:00-7:30: Lessons from field - Best practices and accelerators
7:30-8:00: Workshop set and Q&A
**Details:**
Address: **18 York St., 7th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5J 2T8**
Date: **March 26, 2026**
Time: **6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST**
**Speaker:**
* **Simran Singh** \- Sr\. Solutions Architect @ AWS
* **Divya Jadav** \- Solutions Architect @ AWS
* **Abhijith Ramesh Chandra** \- Solutions Architect @ AWS
Please plan to arrive between 05:30 PM and 06:00 PM to ensure time to check-in, before the event begins at 06:00 PM. Visitors will need to present a government-issued photo ID to verify their identity and will have their picture taken to receive a visitor badge. Please wear your badge and remember to return all visitor badges to reception at the end of the visit.
Parking is available onsite. There is a parking garage located beneath the building. You can pull an access ticket at the garage entrance off 120 Bremner Boulevard or Lower Simcoe Street. If you are arriving via the Union station, the building is conveniently located next to the Union station. Please enter through the main entrance on Bremner Boulevard or via the PATH Network and proceed to the elevators.
🇯🇵3/29 日本人の方専用 FOR JAPANESE : Toronto Japanese English Language Exchange
#### **This event page is for JAPANESE PEOPLE only.**
**If you are not Japanese, please sign up through a different event page.**
**こちらのイベントページは日本人の方向けです。**
**Toronto Japanese English Language Exchangeにご興味を持っていただき、ありがとうございます!**
私たちは毎週日曜日の午前9:30から、英語と日本語の練習会を開催しています。
この会では、ペアまたは少人数のグループで、50分間の日本語練習と50分間の英語練習を行います。
使用する教材は、プロの言語教師が作成したものです。
### **お申し込み前にご確認ください**
* **イベントの詳細とミーティン中に使用する教材は、**
**イベントページのコメント欄にの方のみが見れる設定で共有し、更にMeetupのメッセージ機能を通してご登録されたEmailアドレスへ土曜日ぐらいにお送りしています。**
* メール受信機能がオフになっていると詳細が届きません。メール受信をオンに、そしてお知らせが届く設定にされることを推奨します。
* この会は、言語学習を目的とした方向けに開催しています。 それ以外の目的でのご参加はお断りする場合がございます。
* 安全で安心して参加できる環境を最優先に考えています。
* 迷惑行為・営業・勧誘行為があった場合、またはオーガナイザーやスタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退会していただくことがあります。
* 参加費の返金・繰越は不可です。
### **参加費について**
参加費は以下の目的に使用されます。
・Meetup利用料
・当日サポートスタッフへの謝礼
・オーガナイザーEmikoの「よさこい国際化プロジェクト」の活動費
トロントにはよさこいチームもあり、さまざまなイベントに出演しています。
ご興味のある方は、ぜひご参加ください。
ウェブサイト
[https://yosakoiambassador.com/](https://yosakoiambassador.com/)
パフォーマンス動画
[https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw](https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw)
皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております!
(For non-Japanese participants)
🇨🇦Toronto Language Exchange English×Japanese
Hi everyone!
We host a Language Exchange (Japanese × English) every Saturday from 2–4pm.
The participation fee is $5, which helps cover event expenses.
Come improve your English, meet new people, and enjoy great conversations!
We look forward to seeing you!
Practice Japanese with native speakers!
Friendly & relaxed atmosphere.
All levels welcome!
○Time: Every Saturday 2:00–4:00 PM
○Location: The food court in front of the Hockey Hall of Fame on the basement level
(30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8)
It’s a 3-minute walk from King Station
○Fee : $5 per person(Cash only)
○Ages: 19- years old and over
○About: 30 min English → 30 min Japanese X2
switch seats
○How to join: Please RSVP on Meetup
○Instagram : @LANGUAGE_EXCHANGE510
Feel free to ask if you have any questions!
The participation fee will be used to cover the event’s operating costs.
Please refrain from canceling on the day of your appointment.
If you are running late, please contact us via Instagram DM.
※This event is not for dating or pick-up purposes.
Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/yvAGbh4PpD
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
Securing OpenClaw and Navigating the Future of Autonomous AI Agents
**Taming the Lobster: Securing OpenClaw and Navigating the Future of Autonomous AI Agents**
OpenClaw is everywhere right now. It’s arguably one of the most powerful tools for automating tasks locally, but let’s be honest: giving an AI autonomous access to your system is a massive security gamble. Between private data leaks and untrusted content, you’re basically looking at a "lethal trifecta" of risks if you aren't careful.
In this talk, I’m going to skip the fluff and look at real exploits we’ve seen in the wild—from malware hiding in plugin marketplaces to remote code execution flaws that can hijack your gateway.
We’ll then walk through a practical hardening checklist to lock down your setup (think container sandboxing and network isolation) so you can actually sleep at night. To wrap things up, I’ll share a few safer alternatives for those who want the power of an AI agent without the operational headache.
**Speaker: Samiul Islam**
**Senior AI Product Manager & Agentic Systems Specialist**
Samiul is a Senior AI Product Manager based in Mississauga, recognized for architecting GenAI roadmaps and building the underlying orchestration layers that make AI agents reliable. Currently consulting for Thinkrr.ai, he leads the development AI roadmap including their AI copilot, and having voice AI build voice agents.
With a foundation in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Samiul specializes in bridging the gap between raw LLM capabilities and deterministic enterprise outputs. During his tenure at Formula.Monks, he led R&D teams to launch agentic frameworks that utilized a semantic tooling layer to ensure AI behavior remained precise and human-like.
A practitioner as much as a strategist, Samiul is an active contributor to the local AI community, frequently optimizing LLMs on Apple Silicon and developing self-hosted MCP solutions. Outside of the professional sphere, he is a dedicated DIYer and health-tech enthusiast, applying his technical mindset to navigate complex personal health data.
**Schedule:**
6:00 - 6:30 - Meet 'n Greet
6:30 - 6:45 - Introduction and Welcome
6:45 - 7:45 - Main Presentation
7:45 - 8:00 - Closing and Prize Draw
8:00 - ? - (Optional - whoever would like to join) Continue our conversations at Bar 6ix, 201 City Centre Drive (3 minute walk)
**Where to Find Us**
Conference Room 073 in the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Bottom Level.
**Parking**
There is a parking garage under the library. Parking is free from 6PM on.
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BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
Level 1 Tuesdays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Knotty Pine Brewing**
1765 W 3rd Ave,
Columbus, OH 43212
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
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.
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Healthtech Impact Sprint
Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk
This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy.
On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges.
# Schedule
**Sat, Mar 28**
* 9a: Doors open & breakfast
* 9:30a: Kickoff and intros
* 10a: Ideation session
* 11a: Pitches & team formation
* 12p: Working lunch
* 2p: Mentor visits
* 5p: Free work (optional)
* 9p: Doors close
**Sun, Mar 29**
* 9a: Doors open
* 10a: Mentor visits
* 12p: Showcase
* 1p: Final pitches & awards
* 2p: Wrap
***
# FAQs
**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?**
Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team!
**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?**
Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch.
**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?**
Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday.
**Do I have to pitch an idea?**
Nope. You can also simply join a team.
**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?**
While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Downtown/Nationwide
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Nationwide Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian!
Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian!
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Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries.
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-downtownnationwide-22/.





















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