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[New Payment Process!] Badminton - Stratford MON (2hrs - All Levels)
Join us for some fun, competitive, but friendly games at our 4-court sports hall. We use Yonex Mavis 600 Nylon shuttles during the 2-hour session.
**PAYMENT**
* **Session Fee: £9**
* We are cashless, kindly pay the session fee **by midnight** on the night before the session. You are welcome to pay early! You can even pay when you book! See our About page for the full process.
* If no payment is received, you will be removed and may even be liable for a late cancellation fee if your spot is not taken.
* Please use **“your meetup name + date of event”** as payment reference
* **Account name:** Thomas Lam
* **Sort code:** 04-00-03
* **Account number:** 7478 8608
**LATE CANCELLATION OR NO-SHOW**
* **All** **no-shows or late cancellations** (24 hrs or less) will be charged if your spot is not taken by someone else - you will have a title next to your name with the amount and date owed.
* Members with 2 no shows/late cancellations will be removed from the group unless outstanding payment is received
* **The late cancellation policy** is set up to discourage last-minute cancellations and therefore applies with or without the presence of a waitlist
* **Note:** If you are on the Waitlist and a spot becomes available, you will automatically be bumped onto the On list provided the event has not yet started. It is your responsibility to **remove yourself from the waitlist** if you can no longer make it to avoid being charged a no-show if someone cancels late.
**PLAYING**
* Please wait to be marked off before entering the hall.
* Sessions are to finish promptly on the hour by school requests.
* If you finish a match with 5 minutes to go, please start packing up instead of starting a new game.
**RACKET HIRE**
* Please note that we won't be hiring out rackets, so kindly bring your own racket.
**PARKING**
* There is parking available, but it is now paid parking. Parking is opposite the entrance. Please check the signs for parking payment instructions.
**TRACK & TRACE**
* We will collect your phone number on-site. Your phone number will also be used in case of fire to contact you if you have not made it to the fire evacuation areas. You can see maps at the venue.
We are excited to see you guys on the court!
Team LSBC
BioTech Networking Event: Connecting Startups, Investors, and Professionals
**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK YOUR TICKET BEFORE THE EVENT:**
**[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981704900704?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981704900704?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
Join us for an exciting evening at the **BioTech Networking Event** in London, designed to bring together innovative biotech startups, forward-thinking investors, and leading industry professionals. This event is the perfect platform to foster collaboration, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in the thriving biotech sector.
**Why Attend?**
* **Expand Your Network:** Meet a diverse array of biotech founders, investors, and professionals. Forge meaningful connections that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, or investment opportunities.
* **Discover Cutting-Edge Innovations:** Learn about the latest advancements in biotechnology from groundbreaking startups and experts. Investors will have the chance to connect with high-potential companies pushing the boundaries of biotech innovation.
* **Pitch and Connect:** Startups can informally pitch their ventures to interested investors, gaining feedback and exploring potential funding opportunities in a relaxed setting.
* **Foster Growth:** Be part of a dynamic and supportive community of biotech innovators. Discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and contribute to the advancement of biotechnology as a critical industry.
* **Stay Ahead of Trends:** Whether you're an investor looking for the next big breakthrough or a biotech professional seeking to keep up with industry trends, this event will provide valuable insights into the future of biotech.
* **Relax and Network:** Enjoy a casual and engaging evening in London’s vibrant biotech community. Meet new people, reconnect with industry contacts, and build lasting professional relationships.
If you are a part of the biotech ecosystem or have a deep interest in biotechnology, this event is an excellent opportunity to connect with key players, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.Whether you are a biotech startup seeking investment, an investor looking for promising ventures, or a professional passionate about biotechnology, the **BioTech Networking Event** offers the ideal setting to connect, collaborate, and grow.
**Who Should Attend the BioTech Networking Event?**
**Biotech Startups:** Entrepreneurs and founders at the forefront of biotech innovation who are looking to connect with investors, potential partners, and industry professionals to share ideas and explore growth opportunities.
**Investors:** Venture capitalists, angel investors, and institutional investors interested in discovering and funding cutting-edge biotech startups with high potential for growth and impact in the life sciences sector.
**Biotech Professionals:** Scientists, researchers, and engineers who are involved in the biotechnology industry and want to stay ahead of trends, exchange ideas, and network with like-minded individuals.
**Healthcare and Pharma Executives:** Professionals working in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries who are eager to explore new biotech innovations and discover potential collaborations or partnerships.
**Industry Consultants and Advisors:** Legal, regulatory, and business experts who provide advisory services to biotech companies, helping them navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth and success.
**Academics and Researchers:** Those involved in biotechnology research and development who want to connect with startups, investors, and industry professionals to share knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration or commercialization.
**Biotech Enthusiasts:** Anyone passionate about the biotech sector and its potential to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and other industries through scientific and technological innovation.
Whether you are a biotech startup seeking investment, an investor looking for promising ventures, or a professional passionate about biotechnology, the **BioTech Networking Event** offers the ideal setting to connect, collaborate, and grow. Spaces are limited, so **join us now** to secure your spot and connect with leading innovators in the biotech industry!
🏸Causal/Social Badminton📍Archway 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46287
**Game Description:**
🧡Come and join us for a casual friendly & social badminton session in Archway. This venue consists of 4 courts in total.
🚨Directions🚨
📍Enter via Thornbury Square road and walk all the way downhill. (Note: you won’t be able to enter through the school!)
🚶♂️10 minute walk from Archway or Highgate tube stations (Northern Line)
🚗 Free car parking on site
🚿 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain & toilets are available in
**Rules**
🏸The session is for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging to all players. We highly encourage you to read the rules for classic doubles prior to the session so we can run the games smoothly.
👯♀️We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating courts so everyone gets to play with each other.
We use Yonex Mavis 300 Nylon Shuttle cocks. We also have a few spare rackets.
Monday Social Badminton* @ Harris Academy Peckham
**Reduced price until further notice - 4 courts available**
**Booking & Payment Details**
* **First RSVP,** then **use this [Collctiv](https://pay.collctiv.com/badminton-67127) payment link** **until 10am Mon ([see full details here & below](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing))**
* After 10am (AutoPay) payments made via Meetup/PayPal (fees inc)
***\*Social Badminton*** *-* This session is suitable for players from beginner to intermediate levels who like to play for fun & competitively, but not too serious, with a variety of different players.
Games are arranged by the Session Rep!
**SESSION DETIALS**
* 4 court venue . 26 players max. Feather Shuttles used
* Bring your own racket & refreshment
* Toilet facilities only
* **Cost** \- £10\.50 \(usually 11\.50\) per person \(**see payment link below** )
* If you cannot attend, update your status immediately
* Cancellation, No Show & Refund Policy! (see T&C's below)
**HOW TO BOOK:** First RSVP on Meetup & Pay straight away as below!
* **Before 10am on Mon** (Manual option) **-** Pay via > **[Collctiv Payment Link](https://pay.collctiv.com/badminton-67127)\***
* \*Supporting the Collctiv App is optional. Untick this to pay the session fee only.
* **[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMsg6dATGes2pM59YuuzQBXabl882VvvXeDby0Y2usc/edit?usp=sharing)** to see full details regarding Collctiv
*
* **From 10am on Mon**, incomplete bookings will be withdrawn and need to rebook as below. Plus...
* **Autopay switched on!** \- RSVP via Meetup and make payment via PayPal \(fee inc\)\. No PayPal account required\, simply continue as a guest\.
* **Do not turn up without booking, and/or wanting to pay in cash.**
**WAITING LIST** is open till 10am. If you get a spot, then make a payment ASAP! Make sure you have your Meetup notifications on! It is your responsibility to make your payment in due course! Cancelation & No-Show Policies apply!
The list will close at 10am, after which you can book via AutoPay if a space becomes available.
**VENUE DETAILS**
* Harris Academy Peckham, 112 Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ
* Parking is available within the school car park. Entry is via Peckham Road, buzz for entry if closed
* Players enter via reception to gain access to the sports hall
**Terms & Conditions**
**[Click Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WmILk6X9dwgf_W0Cm6kgswKeW4ovHDTN8TBvN4Gq10/edit?usp=sharing)** to view details for Full Details
By RSVPing for this event you confirm you have read and agree to our T&C's
**Dress Code, Well Being, Conduct & Equal Opportunity:**
* Wear suitable clothing and footwear for indoor sporting activity.
* Ensure than your jewellery is also kept to a minimal, and avoid wearing large ear rings, chains or bracelets/bangles.
* If the above is not suitable, you might not be able to participate within the session. No refund, exchange or credit will be given!
* If needed please seek advice from your doctor before playing any sports.
* You are responsible for warming up/cooling down stretches to reduce the risk of strains/ injuries.
* Play at your own risk as Crossfire Badminton Club will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred.
* We welcome players of all backgrounds, and treat everyone equally with respect. This is also expected from our participants. If you fail to do this, you may be asked to leave the session, or even banned from future sessions
ASP.NET Events This Week
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London Clojure Dojo at uSwitch
uSwitch is located on the first floor of the ZPG building at 5 Copper Row, London, SE1 2LH, London (Click on the map for directions)
What 3 words location: [https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else](https://what3words.com/puts.sudden.else)
The Clojure dojo is a collaborative way to learn Clojure/ClojureScript through practice. The aim is to learn a little more than before you started. This event is for those new to coding through to more experienced developers.
We organise into small groups (2-4) people and write code to solve challenges great and small, chosen by those at the event.
We aim to ensure someone in your group has some Clojure experience, so you shouldn't feel lost (well no more than all developers do when Stack Overflow is broken).
Example challenges for the coding dojo are listed on this website: http://www.londonclojurians.org/code-dojo/
Various past exercises have been loaded to
[https://github.com/ldnclj](https://github.com/ldnclj/lisp1.5/blob/master/src/lisp1/5.clj)
# Approximate schedule:
18:40 Doors open and start collecting suggestions
18.45 Pizza should have arrived
19:00 Quick intros and vote on suggestions
19:15 Break out into groups and start practising
20:45 Gather together for a quick show and tell
# What should I bring?
We organise into small groups, so if you have a laptop with a working Clojure environment please bring it along (there are lots of online Clojure environments, so you can just use your browser too).
# How do I get in to the building?
At the glass doors press the buzzer to inform the security guard you are here. Say you are here for the event on the first floor.
Is there way to talk with the Clojure community?
Why yes. The Clojurians Slack channel is full of friendly people who love to try and help. People based in London are often in the #clojure-uk channel. Sign up for a free account to the Clojurians Slack community via http://clojurians.net/
What is Clojure?
Clojure is a JVM language that has syntactically similarities to Lisp, full integration with Java and its libraries and focuses on providing a solution to the issue of single machine concurrency.
Its small core makes it surprisingly easy for Java developers to pick up and it provides a powerful set of concurrency strategies and data structures designed to make immutable data easy to work with. If you went to Rich Hickey’s LJC talk about creating Clojure you’ll already know this, if not it’s well worth watching the Rich Hickey “Clojure for Java Programmers” video or Stuart Halloway “Radical Simplicity” video .
Students Networking Meet-up
🎓☕ Student Networking Meet-Up ☕🎓
Join us on Tuesday, 10/3/2026 at Elty Cafe for a relaxed and friendly networking session!
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, share ideas, discuss opportunities, and build meaningful connections in a comfortable café setting. Whether you're looking to collaborate, gain insights, or simply expand your circle, this meet-up is for you.
Come along, grab a coffee, and let’s grow our network together!
Beer and Smalltalk
Unless otherwise announced this is an in-person social gathering for Smalltalkers to get together and talk about Smalltalk (the Programming Language!).
Everyone is welcome from the grizzled and experienced to the merely curious.
Finance and Investment Networking Event In Canary Wharf
PEL Network helps you connect with the right people at luxurious locations. We welcome finance entrepreneurs, fintech founders, investors, business leaders and banking professionals from various fields.
We always choose the luxurious lounges all around London so you can network in peace and focus. We make sure you feel comfortable and fulfill all of your needs. Our locations are at the heart of central london so it's easy for you to travel to and from. Food and drinks are also available at our venues.
For our event, we have reserved an area of the venue so that we can mix and mingle and meet old and new friends, new contacts, and new clients too! We encourage everyone to talk to as many people in the event as possible. That said, once you feel a certain chemistry or opportunity with someone, we encourage to talk with them on a deeper level. We forget about 90% of people after a goodnight sleep. However when we establish an emotional resonance with someone, they will remember us the next day.
Program: The evening's format is designed for networking in a relaxed setting, providing an opportunity to meet fellow business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors. We emphasize building genuine relationships on a personal level. I will be there to help with introductions and get over the barrier of anxiety when approaching someone you don't know.
How many people are attending? The venue has a capacity limit of 80 guests, and due to the popularity of our events and the unique ambiance of the location, we anticipate this event will reach full capacity quickly. We strongly advise securing your reservation early to ensure attendance. If you haven't gotten a ticket, you can pay when you arrive but it will be 50% more expensive than buying it in advance. Our events achieve success through a straightforward yet impactful strategy. A few days prior to the event, we establish a WhatsApp group for attendees interested in pre-event networking, enabling participants to arrange meetings both for the event day and beforehand. On the day of the event, you will experience a relaxing atmosphere with a hospitable and encouraging community.
Dress code: business casual (no trainers, no jeans)
Refund policy: Advance purchase tickets are offered at a discounted rate compared to those bought on the event day. Please note, these tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual of your choosing.
PEL Network Membership: If you buy the yearly membership for our PEL Network you will receive the following benefits.
1. All the events are free for the whole year.
2. Join the members only community chats and events.
3. One free Motivational Profile Test
4. One free Sensory Personality Test
5. One free book a month (from our collections)
6. Free Consultation for your business growth, marketing, employee engagement and sales.
Coding Agents and ACP with JetBrains (Luma Approval Required)
***P.S: [Luma](https://luma.com/4hs6hs36) Registration is Required for this event.***
**Theme:** ***Agentic Coding 🤝 [ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/)* (Agent Client Protocol)**
**💻 Coding Agents and ACP with JetBrains**
💎 State of [ACP ](https://www.jetbrains.com/)from **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/) & [Zed Industries](https://zed.dev/)**
🎙️Panel with **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/) [Zed Industries](https://zed.dev/) [Mistral AI](https://mistral.ai/) & [Vibe Kanban](https://vibekanban.com/)**
**Agent Client Protocol ([ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/)) and the Future of Interoperable Coding Agents**
Coding agents are part of everyday development workflows. Whether you are using an IDE or working in the CLI, coding agents are helping developers write, refactor, test, and debug code. But today’s ecosystem is fragmented, we have so many coding agents Claude Code. Codex, Gemini CLI and many others. Every editor, every tool, and every agent often speaks its own language and has own harness. Not single coding harness will solve you all needs and you should be able to switch or have a choice to use different harnesss
What if you could use **any coding agent** inside **the editor you love**?
That is exactly what the **Agent Client Protocol ([ACP](https://agentclientprotocol.com/))** enables.
ACP is an open protocol that standardizes communication created by Zed Industries, between code editors and coding agents. It works for both local and remote scenarios. Think of it as the LSP for coding agents. Just as the Language Server Protocol unified language tooling across editors, ACP aims to unify how editors interact with intelligent coding agents.
**Sponsors**
Big Thanks to our Sponsor **[Jetbrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/)**
And thanks to **[Tessl](https://tessl.io/)** for hosting the venue.
**What You Will Learn**
In this session we explore how ACP is shaping the next generation of coding agent interoperability.
• What the Agent Client Protocol is and why it matters
• Current State of ACP and Future
• How ACP standardizes communication between IDEs and coding agents
• How to use ACP inside your favourite IDE
• How to build an ACP client
• Practical considerations for using ACP effectively
• The future of coding agent interoperability
If you are building or using coding agents, this session will give you both conceptual clarity and practical direction.
🎤 **Talks**
**Talk 1: State of ACP and Future (45min)**
Speakers:
**[Sergey Ignatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-ignatov/) Director of Engineering, JetBrains**
\*\*[Ben Brandt ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrandt/)\*\*Zed Industries
**Description :** This talk with In this session Sergey and Ben will introduce ACP and share Future plans of Agent Client Protocol from the company behind the ACP (Zed Industries) and Jetbrains
ACP:
\- Overview
\- State of ACP
\- Ecosystem around it
\- Future
\- Recent Implications: OpenClaw\, Custom Agents with Agent Frameworks like LangGraph\, LlamaIndex and Cursor Wrapper etc
🎙️ **Panel and Q&A 25 min**
**Topic:** Agentic Coding, ACP anf Future
Panelist:
**[Sergey Ignatov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-ignatov/) Director of Engineering, JetBrains**
\*\*[Ben Brandt ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbrandt/)\*\*Zed Industries
\*\*[Clément Drouin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cl%C3%A9ment-drouin-785643137/)\*\*Software Engineer at Mistral AI
\*\*[Louis Knight-Webb ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/knightwebb/)\*\*Vibe Kanban
We will close the evening with a focused panel discussion and audience Q&A on coding agents, interoperability, and the future of agent powered development. The questions on the current and future of ACP. Bring your hard questions.
**Agenda**
6:00 PM – Doors Open
6:00 – 6:40 PM – Welcome and Refreshments
6:40 PM – Opening Remarks and London Agentic AI
6:45 – 7:30 PM – Talk 1: State of ACP and Future
6:30 – 7:35 PM – Break
7:35 – 8:00 PM – Panel Discussion (Jetbrains, Zed, Mistral AI, Vibe Kanban), Audience Q&A
8:00 – 8:05 PM – Closing Remarks
8:05 – 8:200 PM – Networking/ Wrap Up Walk to the [Big Chill ](https://www.bigchillbar.com/)
8:30 PM onwards – [Big Chill pub](https://www.bigchillbar.com/) and informal networking
**Who Is This For**
• Agentic coding builders
• Engineers working with coding agents
• IDE plugin developers
• AI tooling engineers
• Infrastructure and DX builders
• Anyone interested in interoperable agent systems
If you are serious about coding agents and want to understand how interoperability standards like ACP will shape the future of development workflows, this is the meetup for you.
**Venue & Important Data Usage Message:**
Thanks to Tessl for providing venue for the event.
📍 Tessl
210 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JY
Tessl [Policy](https://tessl.io/policies/privacy-cookies/):
*P.S: Full Name, Email Data Collection and Usage Update:As per Tessl building security, all attendees must provide their first name, last name, and email address. Your email will only be used for event-related purposes. After the event you will be automatically subscribed to event updates from the AI Native Dev Community from Tessl. You can unsubscribe at any time.*
Also published on original Meetup & page [here](https://www.meetup.com/london-agentic-ai/events/313554470)
ESG Sector Business City March 2026 Networking Breakfast
PLEASE ENSURE YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS AT [www.esgnetwork.co.uk](https://www.esgnetwork.co.uk/)
**ESG Network is a Business Network dedicated to professionals working within London’s many Environmental, Social /Sustainable and Governance sectors**.
Join us at the Private Room at the **Famous Polo Breakfast Bar in The City of London** for our **March 2026 Networking Breakfast** and join us in sampling their wonderful Food, Drinks and the opportunity to **chat about the ESG sector, learn more about the many related topics and make new friends and seek out fresh business leads**.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT [www.esgnetwork.co.uk](https://www.esgnetwork.co.uk/)
Mandarin Learning Games 语言学习游戏!
3rd Sunday of every month, unleash your inner language ninja with our fun Mandarin learning games! Get ready to ditch stale textbooks and rote memorisation, and watch your language skills truly skyrocket!
These monthly gatherings are designed for you to:
* **Boost Conversational Confidence:** Engage in lively, real-time communication that feels like play, not practice.
* **Sharpen Your Listening Skills** as you navigate thoughtfully designed game scenarios and interact with fellow learners.
* **Expand Your Vocabulary:** Effortlessly pick up new words and phrases, enabling you to express yourself with precision and richness.
* **Retain More, Stress Less:** Experience the power of learning through fun, making new vocabulary and grammar stick with less effort!
**What Makes Our Language Games Special:**
Unlike traditional lessons, our sessions are a unique blend of structured fun and effective learning:
* **Immersive & Interactive:** We transform language concepts into engaging, team-based games that facilitate natural conversation and active participation.
* **Relaxed & Supportive Environment:** Forget competition! Our classroom setting is designed to be comfortable and non-intimidating, encouraging everyone to experiment and learn at their own pace.
* **All Levels Learn Together:** You'll consolidate what you already know while effortlessly picking up new vocabulary from our well-facilitated activities.
* **Expert Guidance:** Our experienced tutor provides active language support, ensuring every activity is both enjoyable and highly effective for language improvement.
* **Suitable for All Levels!** (For beginners: if you have more than 20 hours of Mandarin learning, you're good to join us!)
**Session Details:**
🗓️ **When:** 3rd Sunday of every month
⏰ **Time:** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**💰 Price:** £10 - [Tap for Easy Payment](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_eTW5aAZoqiDQ3p) (To secure your spot, please complete payment when you RSVP)
Join us, and accelerate your road to fluency today! We can't wait to welcome you.
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** 🤝 If you’re looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, let’s chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently converse, understand, and actively apply Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**Hear From Our Learners:**
"The Language games session provides a well-structured and immersive way of learning. Even as a beginner I am able to practice all aspects of the language and have learnt a lot whilst having fun!" - Jeremy Smithers
"The Sunday games session is in a classroom environment but relaxed with organized team-based games designed to facilitate conversation. It’s a good way to consolidate what you know and pick up some new vocab. The folks who attend vary massively in ability so it’s not competitive, but more a chance to learn from people who are more advanced and help along newbies. I recommend it!" - Mark Mansell
**FAQ 常见问题::**
**What if I don’t feel my Chinese is good enough to join?**
Don’t worry, our hosts will be on hand to offer support and help you participate. Many are also group exercises, so you can lean on stronger members too.
**What games will I be playing?**
You'll be diving into a variety of engaging and interactive language activities specifically designed to match your proficiency level! Think fun, familiar formats like Articulate, and creative role-play scenarios.
Our games are carefully designed (by us!) to intensively develop your speaking and listening abilities, providing you with comprehensive language input.
In addition, every game is expertly facilitated by our experienced tutors. They provide real-time support and guidance, ensure activities are well-structured for optimal learning, and offer clear explanations and consolidation of any new vocabulary or concepts that emerge. It's learning through play, with expert support!
**I’m not into games, is it still for me?**
Yes!! Think of it as immersive practice, not gaming. Even if you’re not a gamer, you will enjoy learning Mandarin this way! Our activities are designed to boost your vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency in a natural and engaging way.
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive £10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
ASP.NET Events Near You
Connect with your local ASP.NET community
TBD
**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**
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**YouTube Link**
TBA
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
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Connected Westerville Night of Networking!
Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"
Columbus PHP: Monthly Meetup
Our monthly PHP meetup.
A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.










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