Artificial Intelligence Applications

Just landed in Athens — or been here a while but still looking for your crowd? If you’re an expat or digital nomad tired of small talk and ready for real connections, this is where your Friday night levels up. Join us on Friday 27 February at 9:00pm until 1:30am at Bar Zero at Yellowsquare Athens for a high-energy Karaoke night of music, dancing, and friendly vibes with Athens’ international community. Expect: Crowd-favorite songs you can’t resist singing A dance floor that doesn’t quit Drinks flowing all night The kind of memories that make you stay “just one more hour” No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people, big energy, and the perfect excuse to let loose. Spots fill fast — reserve your table now and secure your crew’s place before it’s fully booked. Follow Nomads Athens on social media for more info: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780495963217496/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadhubgreece * Telegram: https://t.me/nomadhubgreece

Just landed in Athens — or been here a while but still looking for your crowd? If you’re an expat or digital nomad tired of small talk and ready for real connections, this is where your Friday night levels up. Join us on Friday 27 February at 9:00pm until 1:30am at Bar Zero at Yellowsquare Athens for a high-energy Karaoke night of music, dancing, and friendly vibes with Athens’ international community. Expect: Crowd-favorite songs you can’t resist singing A dance floor that doesn’t quit Drinks flowing all night The kind of memories that make you stay “just one more hour” No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people, big energy, and the perfect excuse to let loose. Spots fill fast — reserve your table now and secure your crew’s place before it’s fully booked. Send a message, lock it in, and make this your Friday night plan. Follow Nomads Athens on social media for more info: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780495963217496/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadhubgreece * Telegram: https://t.me/nomadhubgreece

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about FRC global: ️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 Now in 55+ cities Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) [http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Αγαπητοί UXers, Ελπίζω όλοι να είστε καλά! Μετά από ένα διάστημα απουσίας (έτσι για να σας λείψουμε) ήρθε η ώρα να ξαναβρεθούμε. Ανακοινώνω το επόμενο UX meetup της κοινότητάς μας το οποίο θα είναι δια ζώσης και αυτή τη φορά έχουμε τη χαρά να φιλοξενηθούμε από τη Epignosis. H εταιρία (ένα ελληνικό και πραγματικό success story) έχει καταφέρει να είναι από τις μεγαλύτερες παγκοσμίως στο ιδιαίτερα ανταγωνιστικό industry του e-learning. Το meetup περιλαμβάνει ως συνήθως μια κεντρική ομιλία σχετικά με UX πρακτικές, μεθόδους και διαδικασίες. Πιο συγκεκριμένα η εν λόγω ομιλία αφορά σε θέματα συμπεριληπτικής σχεδίασης και ψηφιακής προσβασιμότητας της πλατφόρμας TalentLMS. Η agenda έχει ως εξής: 1\. 19\.00 \- 19\.05: Ένα πολύ σύντομο introduction για το meetup 2\. 19\.05\- 19\.45: "From Inaccessible to Inclusive: Our Team’s Accessibility Journey\.” \- Αλέξανδρος Αντωνιάδης\, Lead Frontend Engineer\, Epignosis\. 3\. 19\.45\-20\.30: Q & A \+ networking H προσέλευση είναι στις 18.30 - 19.00 και όπως πάντα μετά την ομιλία θα έχουμε χρόνο Q&Α και φυσικά για networking, snacks & drinks! Θα τα πούμε από κοντά στις 25 Φεβρουαρίου! Παναγιώτης

Γεια σε όλους! Την **Τετάρτη 25 Φεβρουαρίου στις 19.00** θα συναντηθούμε για το πρώτο Athens Python Meetup της χρονιάς, στα γραφεία της Yodeck, στην Ομόνοια (2ος όροφος). Η παρουσίαση της βραδιάς θα ανακοινωθεί άμεσα, με καλεσμένους από τον χώρο των ελληνικών startups. Όπως πάντα, στο τέλος της παρουσίασης, θα ακολουθήσει το καθιερωμένο networking! Τα λέμε εκεί, Άρτεμις

**Join Us for an Energizing Evening of Public Speaking!** ✨ Athens Toastmasters Academy invites you to our next English-speaking meeting, with the theme **"Energizing Your Speaking."** **When**: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 ⏰ **Time**: 19:00 **Where**: IVIS 4 Boutique Hotel, Psyrri Get ready to **boost your confidence**, **refine your speaking skills**, and ⚡ **energize your presentations** in a supportive and inspiring environment. **Visitors are welcome don'tin**—don’t miss this exciting opportunity to grow , learn , and connect ! Let us know if you’ll be attending. We can’t wait to see you there! Join us for another wonderful meeting at Athens Toastmasters Academy! For more details, email us at athenstoastmastersacademy@gmail.com [#toastmastersinternational](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/toastmastersinternational?__eep__=6&__tn__=*NK*F) [#athenstoastmastersacademy](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/athenstoastmastersacademy?__eep__=6&__tn__=*NK*F) [#publicspeaking](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/publicspeaking?__eep__=6&__tn__=*NK*F) [#Athens](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/athens?__eep__=6&__tn__=*NK*F)

## About the Trip Embark on a transformative spiritual journey that harmoniously blends internal growth with external exploration in Thailand, the sacred land of meditation, tai massage, ancient holistic wisdom, and the capital of digital nomads. ## Trip Package Pricing based on the choice of the room Between 2,300 and 2,750 Euro. [Contact us](https://arcadianliving.gr/contact/) for more details. ## What's Included ### Daily Practice & Instruction * **4.5 hours of guided classes daily** (2 sessions per day) * Instruction in Greek and English * Classes held at resort venues and sacred temple sites * **Disciplines covered:** * Korean Tai Chi * Meditation techniques * Chakra healing * Chanting * Self-treatment therapies ### Accommodation & Transportation * **10 nights** in carefully selected 4-star hotels * **6 flights** (departing from/returning to Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos") * **4 airport transfers** between Bangkok and Chiang Mai airports ### Cultural Excursions * Half-day guided tour of Bangkok's most significant landmarks * Half-day exploration of Chiang Mai's cultural treasures ### Expert Guidance * Two experienced group leaders fluent in Greek, English, and Polish *** ## Optional Experiences Enhance your journey with these additional activities: **In Bangkok:** * Evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River * Visit to the famous Floating Market and Railway Station Market **In Chiang Mai:** * Full-day excursion to the Long Neck Karen village and Chiang Rai * Visit to the traditional umbrella-making village * Visit to the Tiger Kingdom *** ## Secure Your Place **Early prebooking required** – Limited spaces available For reservations and inquiries, please contact us at [https://arcadianliving.gr/contact/](https://arcadianliving.gr/contact/) . Sign up to our Community newsletter to stay up to date on this and more trips within Greece and abroad: [https://arcadianliving.gr/#newsletter](https://arcadianliving.gr/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7A7_4wHvd-VCEE4puXJ3R6h3vRCnaVcqcAaVdIqFyVQzItekZVAAozl_vN_g_aem_qUHxfuPRFpI1-QpY_1KE1w#newsletter) . *** *This trip is designed for seekers of all levels – whether you're beginning your spiritual path or deepening an existing practice, you'll find community, guidance, and transformation in the heart of Thailand.* *It will also be an opportunity to practice your Greek with native speakers and get a consultation from a Modern Greek Philologist.*

Description - 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 hands-on session, you'll explore Kiro's evolution through re:Invent 2025 and see live demonstrations of creating APIs, hooks, and real-world integrations. Watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro's full agentic workflow in action. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and integrations 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. 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. 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 **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

Excited to share that AWS Cloud Club's first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm - 6pm! We’re collaborating with [Big Data & Analytics Association](https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-data-analytics-association/) to host [Alok Jha](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-jha-42abb928/), Head of Product Management for AWS Intelligent Application Protection at Amazon Web Services, for a tech talk + Q&A on his journey in leading cutting-edge innovation in industry. If you’re interested in cloud, cybersecurity, AI, or product management, this is a session you won’t want to miss. Make sure to join our Meetup and GroupMe to stay up to date for future events and collabs!

**Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the International Relations / Foreign Policy Group Columbus!** This group brings together students, professionals, academics, and anyone interested in global affairs, diplomacy, and geopolitics. Our first meetup will be an informal discussion focused on current international developments and global trends. This is a great opportunity to: • Meet others interested in international relations and foreign policy • Discuss current global events and geopolitical developments • Exchange perspectives and ideas in a respectful environment • Build a network of globally minded individuals in Central Ohio (Columbus and periphery) **Discussion topics may include:** * Strategic planning for the group and the way forward * US foreign policy priorities in 2026 * Major geopolitical developments (Europe, Asia, Middle East) * Global security and strategic competition * International economic and diplomatic trends No prior expertise is required—everyone is welcome, whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in world affairs. **This will be a casual, friendly, and intellectually engaging conversation.** I look forward to meeting everyone and building a strong international relations / foreign policy community in Central Ohio.

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.

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.

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA