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AI Pitch Night: From Idea to Seed
**RSVP Link** - [https://luma.com/qhj60bys](https://luma.com/qhj60bys)
**TorontoAI Pitch Night** is an evening dedicated to early-stage founders building AI-driven startups who are looking to validate their ideas, sharpen their pitch, and connect with potential seed investors, angels, and ecosystem partners.
This event creates a safe, founder-first space where builders can present what they’re working on, get candid feedback, and start real conversations around funding, traction, and next steps.
What to Expect
* **Founder Pitches**
Selected early-stage startups (pre-seed to seed) will pitch their ideas, products, or MVPs to a live audience of investors, operators, and fellow founders.
* **Live Feedback & Q&A**
Each pitch is followed by constructive feedback from experienced investors, operators, and AI practitioners—focused on clarity, market fit, and execution.
* **Investor & Operator Presence**
The audience includes angel investors, VCs, startup advisors, and senior leaders from AI, cloud, data, and product organizations.
* **Networking with Purpose**
Stick around after the pitches to connect with investors, mentors, potential co-founders, and early customers.
Here’s a **clear, application-ready section** you can add to the event page or directly reuse in the **pitch application form**. It sets expectations without discouraging early founders.
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## Who Can Pitch at TorontoAI Pitch Night
TorontoAI Pitch Night is focused on **early-stage, execution-oriented startups** that are actively working toward their first institutional or angel investment.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a pitch slot, startups must meet the following requirements:
1\. Stage & Funding Goals
* Early-stage startups (Pre-Seed to Seed)
* Actively raising a **seed round between $10K – $100K**
* Clear plan for how the initial capital will be used (product, GTM, hiring, infrastructure, etc.)
2\. Product Readiness
Applicants **must have at least one of the following**:
* A working **MVP**
* A live **demo**
* A functional **mockup or prototype** (Figma, clickable demo, recorded walkthrough, etc.)
> *Idea-only pitches without any form of prototype or demo will not be accepted.*
3\. Pitch Materials \(Required\)
Startups must submit:
* **Pitch Deck** (PDF or link)
Recommended: Problem, Solution, Market, Product, Traction, Business Model, Team, Ask
* **Product Demo / Mockup Link**
(Live URL, video demo, or design prototype)
* **Brief Startup Summary**
What you’re building, who it’s for, and why now
4\. Founder Commitment
* At least **one founder must be present** to pitch in person
* Founders should be prepared for **live Q&A and feedback**
5\. Focus Areas \(Preferred\, Not Mandatory\)
While all strong startups are welcome, preference may be given to teams building in:
* AI */ML* GenAI
* Data & Analytics
* Developer Tools
* Cloud & Infrastructure
* Healthcare, FinTech, Enterprise AI, or AI-powered SaaS
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## Pitch Selection Process
* **All applications will be reviewed** by the TorontoAI organizing team
* Startups will be selected based on:
* Clarity of problem and solution
* Product readiness
* Market opportunity
* Founder insight and execution potential
* Selected teams will be notified prior to the event with pitch format and timing details
Strength Training Class Toronto
Welcome to the most personalized small-group strength class in the city—designed for people who want to lift with confidence, fix nagging pain, and feel strong for life.
Whether you've:
Hurt your back deadlifting
Felt intimidated or insecure in the weight room
Struggled with poor posture, stiff hips, or low energy from sitting at a desk all day
Tried group fitness but felt lost in the crowd...
This class was built for you.
We work in small groups only so you get individualized attention, coaching on perfect form, and progressive programming that actually delivers results. You’ll learn how to lift safely, move pain-free, and build a body that feels strong, mobile, and injury-resistant—even if you’re a complete beginner.
Perfect for:
✔️ Desk workers and professionals with high-stress, long-hour jobs
✔️ Anyone with low back, hip, shoulder, or knee issues
✔️ People who want to overcome gym anxiety and finally feel at home lifting weights
✔️ Beginners or returners looking to build a solid foundation
We train in 6-week progressive blocks, focusing on technique, strength, mobility, and injury prevention. Every movement is coached and adjusted based on your body’s needs. We work with your injuries—not around them.
BONUS: Nutritional support is available if you’re ready to dial in your recovery, energy, and fat loss goals.
Details:
* First class is FREE to try
* Classes are $40 each (packages available)
* Spots are very limited — this is an exclusive, high-touch experience
* Attend 1–2x/week for best results
* DM us for a special first-timer offer (limited to new members only)
You don’t need to be fit to start—you just need to start.
Let’s help you move through life stronger, more energized, and pain-free.
TechTalk (In-Person) - February 2026
We're back with the first event of 2026!
Here’s the February 2026 edition of our Tech Talk event at Super.com on February 24, 2026
Join us for some drinks, snacks, and Tech Talks.
Make sure to mark your calendars and come out and join us for this event!
** Agenda & Schedule ✨**
* 18:00 - Doors open
* 18:20 - Intro and announcements
* 18:30 - **Brief History of NPM Supply Chain Attacks in Year 2025** by **[Emily Xiong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiongemi/)**
*Abstract*: We'll be going over 4 supply chain attack incidents from 2025, break down the history, the technical details of "Patient 0," and how we can protect our pipelines moving forward.
* 19:00 - **Vector Embeddings and Cosine Similarity** by **[Dev Shah](https://www.linkedin.com/in/busycaesar)**
*Abstract*: In NLP, text is converted into tokens and then into vectors (number lists) that capture meaning. This talk explains how these vectors work as points in multi-dimensional space and how cosine similarity compares them. Basic vector math and trig knowledge is helpful.
* 19:30 - Networking
* 21:00 - Doors Close
(**Note**: *All times in the schedule are an approximation.*)
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. If you have your friends or teammates joining please ask them to RSVP as well.
This event is open to all skill levels.
Many thanks to [Super.com](Super.com) for hosting us!
We're looking for sponsors for events like these. If you or your company would like to support TorontoJS and get a message out to our community, please get in touch with organizers@torontojs.com
The Code of Conduct is enforced at all TorontoJS events and spaces - online or in-person.
TorontoJS is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization.
**Please help us** with tidying up. Otherwise, the venue staff and volunteers will have to pick up after you.
*TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.*
See you there!
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Ubuntu Toronto Meetup
Come and lets talk Ubuntu talk. Bring your laptops and show off your favorite apps and your wallpaper.
Got questions ? Bring them too !
Location and time: Monday 7pm ,Feb 23, 2026
Bishop and Belchers pub
Church and Bloor St E.
175 Bloor St E. Toronto, ON M4W 3T5 [(416) 591-2352](tel:+14165912352)
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These English (For Spanish speakers or advanced learners only), French, and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in an English, French, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Toronto GoGeomatics February Networking Social
January's snow storm might have killed our vibe, but we are back! Join GoGeomatics Toronto for our first networking social of 2026!
These monthly socials are a chance to network with other students and professionals in the geomatics field to chat GIS, data, remote sensing, surveying and more in a casual atmosphere.
Feel free to bring friends and colleagues along - we're eager to welcome everyone back for a fantastic evening! This is a free event.
Please RSVP to let us know you're attending.
Atlassian Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Beyond Copilot: Agentic Java Development with Claude Code - Victor Szoltysek
Most Java developers have tried AI-assisted coding through chat interfaces or inline autocomplete. Useful — but limited.
In this talk, we’ll explore the next step: agentic Java development using Claude Code. Instead of treating AI as a smarter text box, we’ll look at what changes when the model can reason across files, plan multi-step changes, interact with tools, and operate closer to how real developers work.
This will be a practical, experience-driven session focused on:
• How agentic coding differs from ChatGPT-style prompting and traditional Copilot usage
• Where Claude Code fits (and where it doesn’t) in real Java projects
• How tools, context, and workflows matter more than “prompt tricks”
• How to avoid unstructured vibe coding while still moving faster
No prior experience with agentic tools is required. The goal isn’t to sell a silver bullet — it’s to help Java developers understand what’s genuinely new, what’s hype, and how these tools can be used responsibly in real-world codebases.
**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**
Victor Szoltysek is a seasoned consultant and technologist, currently at RAVL, where he helps clients eliminate the inefficiencies of undifferentiated heavy lifting and focus on building solutions that drive real business value for their customers. With a career spanning notable organizations like Accenture, Pivotal, and ThoughtWorks, as well as numerous startups, Victor brings a wealth of experience in cloud transformations, DevOps enablement, and Agile software development.
A dedicated Java enthusiast with a sharp eye for cutting-edge technologies, Victor’s work frequently intersects with AWS, where he strives to streamline workflows and help teams leverage the cloud without unnecessary complexity. Recently, he’s also ventured into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, exploring ways to make programming more engaging, efficient, and rewarding.
Victor is known for his humorous and sometimes controversial presentation style, ensuring lively discussions and thought-provoking takeaways. His disdain for overly complex tech solutions drives his mission to simplify the way we build and deploy software. Whether he’s sharing insights about Java, AWS, or AI, Victor’s talks are as energizing and satisfying as your favorite cup of coffee. Don’t miss his unique blend of wit, wisdom, and deep technical expertise at our meetup!
Japanese Language Class
✨ **Come and Enjoy Learning Japanese with Us!** ✨
This is a friendly and affordable class where you can practice speaking, reading, and writing Japanese in a relaxed environment.
Whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, we have a place for you!
**Registration** **form**
[https://forms.gle/8MmojM2pzRJ75N1s9](https://forms.gle/8MmojM2pzRJ75N1s9)
**When**: Every **Thursday**, 7:00–8:30 PM
(Starting February 19th)
**Where**: Family Federation for World Peace and Unification
215 Mavety Street, Toronto, M6P 2M1
Cost:
• **$15 for 2 sessions**
• Family discount: $20 for 2 sessions (for everyone in the family)
(The fee helps cover textbooks, snacks, drinks, and events.)
**Class Update** (Starting This Month!)
From this month, classes will be divided into Beginner and Intermediate levels, and the lessons will be held on alternating weeks.
**Beginner Class: February 19th, March5th, 26th**
• Basic words & grammer
• long vowel,voiced consonant,double consonant
**Intermediate Class: February 26th, March 12th**
• Conversation practice
• Kanji
**Open to college students and adults**, But this course is intended for participants with some prior Japanese learning experience :)
Classes will run weekly for now, with no set end date. Days with other events will be skipped.
We hope you join us and enjoy learning Japanese in a warm, community atmosphere!
Program and Build a NLP Solution with Azure AI Foundry
**Program and Build a NLP (Natural Language Processing) Solution with Azure AI Foundry**
This session demonstrates how to build an end-to-end Natural Language Processing (NLP) solution using Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, based on a real hands-on project.
It walks through designing an NLP workflow, selecting and configuring foundation models, applying prompt engineering techniques along with model fine-tuning, and structuring the solution for scalability and real-world use.
Attendees will see real architecture decisions, code examples, and lessons learned from implementing NLP solutions on Azure.
**Speaker: Kaan Turgut**
Kaan Turgut is a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the cloud, DevOps and AI, Kaan thrives on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. His mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth.
But Kaan’s impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. He’s a huge believer in the idea that “you get as much as you give.” That’s why he’s always sharing his knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. He’s even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For Kaan, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around him.
Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or just swap ideas and stories? Reach out to Kaan—he’d love to connect!
**Schedule:**
6:00 - 6:30 - Meet 'n Greet with Pizza and Pop
6:30 - 6:45 - Introduction and Welcome
6:45 - 7:45 - Main Presentation
7:45 - 8:00 - Closing and Prize Draw (You're not going to want to miss this prize!!)
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**
Room 204 in the Hazel McCallion Central Library. 2nd Level.
**Parking**
There is a parking garage under the library. Parking is free from 6PM on.
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/Da9fZFxPfs
**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.
South Asian Social Mixer
### TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE
### [LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/south-asian-social-mixer-tickets-1980894307197?aff=MEETUP)
Looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming environment?
Join us for a South Asian Social Mixer designed to help you make genuine connections — whether you come solo or with friends.
This is not a dating event. There’s no pressure, no ratios, and no expectations — just good vibes, great people, and an enjoyable social experience.
### What to Expect
We’ll kick off the event with light group icebreakers to help everyone feel comfortable and engaged. Throughout the mixer, enjoy a mix of interactive games, social activities, and live performances to keep the energy flowing and conversations easy.
In between, you’ll have plenty of time to mix, mingle, and enjoy delicious food and drinks from the venue.
Our socials typically bring together 15–40 attendees, ranging from ages 19–50, all looking to have a good time and meet new people.
### Who Can Attend?
* Open to all South Asians
* 19+ event
* Open to everyone looking to make new friends and connections
### What Is This Event?
A casual, community-focused social mixer featuring:
* Group icebreakers
* Interactive social games
* Live performances
* Open mingling
* Food & drinks available for purchase on-site
### ️ Tickets & Pricing
* Limited capacity: Only 40 tickets available
Please RSVP responsibly. If your plans change, kindly cancel your ticket so another guest can attend. No-shows impact our ability to host low-cost and free community events.
**Ticket includes:**
* Event entry
* Icebreakers, games & performances
* Event hosting, curation & organization
*(Eventbrite fees are charged separately.)*
### **House Notes**
* Limited capacity — RSVP early to secure your spot
* No Refunds or Credits if you can't make it.
* We often take pictures and videos at the events for marketing purposes.
* Please email us at southasiansocials@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @southasiansocials if you want to remove any of your pictures.
## Curious about Private Matchmaking?Select guests may be invited to explore our matchmaking services after the event, based on compatibility and interest.
[Private Matchmaking](https://forms.zohopublic.ca/southasiansocials1/form/PrivateMatchmakingForm/formperma/1-dqyD6vb6C_dNYbA3pUqjYMniMlyT8wrf9HXHjvtks "https://forms.zohopublic.ca/southasiansocials1/form/PrivateMatchmakingForm/formperma/1-dqyD6vb6C_dNYbA3pUqjYMniMlyT8wrf9HXHjvtks")
Google Build with AI Series (Waterloo) - Production-Ready Multimodal Agents
**Important:** Register on the [event website ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026022707)is required for admission.(RSVP is turned off on meetup)
**Description:**
Join Google Cloud for the agentic AI bootcamp to learn how to build production-ready AI and multimodal agents.
**The ‘Next’ – Capturing Innovation**
The era of the text-only chatbot is evolving. Focus on the bleeding edge of AI: Multimodality. We’ll explore how to build intelligent agents that can see, hear, and respond to the world in real-time, creating immersive experiences that feel more human than ever before.
**What to Expect:**
* \- Multimodal Gemini Agents: Coordinate agents to analyze video and audio while maintaining character consistency across multi\-turn image generation\.
* \- Intelligence Beyond RAG: Move past simple retrieval with hybrid search\, context engineering\, and multi\-agent pipelines\.
* \- Real\-Time Live Interaction: Build low\-latency\, interruptible agents that "see" and "hear" using the Gemini Live API and bidirectional streaming\.
**Who Should Attend?**
This hands-on workshop is designed for software developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners who have some experience building applications or working with models, and are looking to productionize them. To get the most out of the labs, you should have foundational knowledge of a programming language like Python and be comfortable using the command-line interface. While expertise is not required, a basic understanding of Cloud computing concepts, web APIs, and containerization technology like Docker will be highly beneficial.
To participate, you must bring your own laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone.
Venue: Waterloo, Canada (register full the full address)
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
Atlassian Events Near You
Connect with your local Atlassian community
Rise and Shine with Atlassian - Reynoldsburg
Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg 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!
Agenda
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Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Hosted By
Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader
Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything
Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead
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Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
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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-reynoldsburg-4/.
For the Love of Atlassian! Using Atlassian to manage your passion projects
Please join the Columbus Atlassian Events Team for an evening program where we show you how we are using the Atlassian tools to track, manage and collaborate with others on our hobbies, From Jira & Confluence and Lego, to Tabletop gaming and Trello to miniature painting and Jira. Join the Columbus Atlassian leaders as they walk you through how the Atlassian tools enhance their passion projects.
We'll go over space structures, lessons learned as we built and tracked our project and how it helped us organize group adventures.
Looking forward to sharing our fun with you!Please take note of the New Location and Time of the event.
Pay Parking can be found on street, and in locations marked.
Agenda
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Speakers
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader
Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Moderators
Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader
Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community 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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Global Partner
Atlassian (http://atlassian.com)
Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality.
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-for-the-love-of-atlassian-using-atlassian-to-manage-your-passion-projects/.
Christians in Tech - Meetup #30 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Columbus HUG February
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Italian Conversation Hour
Ciao a tutt\*!
Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.
\*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212)
Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!
Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit - Barret Blake
**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
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.

























