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ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present : CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers! Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀 if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼 let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together! Every Wednesday a different place. Check meetup for the updated location 🙏 Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343 Looking forward to working with you Michaël & Christina

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make its night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Wednesday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού

**Same stuff, always fun! ** ℹ️ **General info:** Bats (rackets) & balls are provided by the venue (are included in the price). The ping-pong tables have an hourly cost of 8€/hour, per table. Usually we pay 5-6€/person for the whole 1.5 hours. PLEASE, bring some cash on you, unless you have Revolut or IRIS (nope, a 50€ euro bill does not count). **Location**: The venue cannot be reached by metro, so you have to either take a bus or **carpool** with any attending member that will arrive via car. ℹ️ Bus options should be fairly good, since the venue is next to a big amusement park & a mall. ℹ️ Personally, I'll always be coming via car, so I'll have 4 available spots in my car. I can pick you from: * **Egaleo** metro station, blue line, * **Sepolia** metro station, red line, * **Pallini** metro/train station ❗️ If you plan to attend via car and are willing to carpool people, please let me/us know in a PM or event discussion! ❗️ People getting carpooled should be in the agreed location **5 minutes earlier**, so that the driver is not made to wait! No excuses, just be on time (or else people won't offer to carpool any more in the future )! OPTIONAL: Afterwards, we sometimes go at a nearby gyros/fast food restaurant something to eat. ⚡️ Feel free to follow the group [on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenssportsfunactivities/)! ⚡️

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

Register for free **ONLY** here: https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-athens-presents-ai-curiosity-amp-a-bit-of-chaos-with-workable/ 🚀 **Τhree designers, three short talks, and one shared obsession.👀** Avra, Margarita, and Stefania from Workable are pulling back the curtain on what happens when AI enters the design process, and doesn't leave quietly. Through three case studies — an AI agent, a UX game built from data, and Workable Reporting — they'll uncover how AI can expand creativity, speed up prototyping, and introduce a fair bit of chaos along the way. *No hype. No magic tricks. Just real experiments, a few failures, and lessons learned the hard way.* Come find out. 🗓️ **Thursday, 5th of March 2026, at 19:00** **📍 Zone01 Athens, Kidonion 136, Nea Ionia.** **And one more thing:** we're excited to announce a new collaboration with **Mobbin**, a curated library of real app UI screenshots and flows, built for designers who want fast, quality inspiration. Everyone who attends walks away with free Mobbin merch and a discount code to start exploring! A few words about our speakers **Avra Alevropoulou -** *Principal Product Designer & Team Lead at Workable* Avra is a Principal Product Designer at Workable, shaping the future of hiring and quietly guarding DesignOps. With a background in service and interaction design at FJORD, Accenture Interactive, and Telefónica, she’s built large-scale design systems for global brands like ŠKODA and Business Finland. **Margarita Skiada -** *Senior Product Designer at Workable* Senior Product Designer at Workable, using data to design clear, effective experiences in recruitment technology. With a background in Architectural Engineering and experience across CRM, e-commerce, and loyalty apps, she focuses on balancing user needs, usability, and business impact. **Stefania Kouzeli -** *Product Designer at Workable* Product Designer at Workable, shaping AI experiences that help recruiters make smarter, faster hiring decisions. With a background in Fine Arts & HCI and experience across social networking, e-commerce, finance, and GenAI-assisted design at Match2One, Fishbrain, Svea Bank, and Uizard, she focuses on making complex products clear, usable, and impactful.

**AWS re:Invent 2025 re:Cap** AWS re:Invent 2025 delivered hundreds of announcements across AI, data, security, serverless, containers, and cloud infrastructure. But with so much news in just a few days… what actually matters for builders and teams? Join us for a community-driven re:Cap session where [Thanasis Daglis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdaglis/) and [Konstantinos Siaterlis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/siaterliskonstantinos/) will break down the most important launches and updates from AWS re:Invent 2025 — focusing on practical impact, real-world use cases, and what you should pay attention to in 2026. **Format** Short focused presentations + interactive discussion + networking. Bring your questions, insights, and opinions — this is a community event, not a marketing session. **What We’ll Cover** • The most interesting and impactful releases • AI & Generative AI highlights • Data, security & platform engineering updates • Cost & strategic considerations **Who Should Attend** * Cloud Engineers & Architects * DevOps & Platform Teams * Data Engineers * Security Practitioners * Tech Leads & CTOs * Anyone building on AWS Whether you attended re:Invent, watched the keynotes remotely, or missed everything — this session will help you quickly understand what’s new and what’s worth exploring.

❗ **Important Notice**: The event will be in Greek language. ️ Book your ticket here [https://bit.ly/wtmgreeceiwd2026](https://bit.ly/wtmgreeceiwd2026) Find more details about the **speakers, talks & mentoring sessions** [https://wtmgreece.gr/iwd-26](https://wtmgreece.gr/iwd-26) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- The theme **“Break The Pattern”** for the Women Techmakers International Women’s Day Campaign 2026 is a bold statement. Stop accepting things just because “that’s how they’ve always been done.” This is the moment to disrupt outdated biases, to step into spaces where we were never expected to belong, and to rewrite the rules about who gets to shape the future of technology. #WTMGreece #WTMIWD #WTMBreakThePattern #IWD2026 #GDGAthens \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \*\* Agenda\*\* ◾ **11:30 - 11:55** Registration & Welcome ◾ **11:55 - 12:00** Opening remarks Magy Kontou/Eleni Antonopoulou/Vasiliki Dalakiari Women Techmakers Ambassadors ◾ **12:00 - 12:40** 🎤 Hara Ledaki - Principal Product UX/UI Designer @Persado & Co-founder @Choose Your Fate 💬 From Vision to Decision: Acting as the CEO of Your Own Life ◾ **12:40 - 13:20** 🎤 Vasso Kalaitzidou - Head of Category Management & Merchandising at Skroutz 💬 Can AI do your job? Hopefully yes! ◾ **13:20 - 14:00** 🎤 Marily Mitropoulou - Architect of Influence, Personal Branding & Thought Leadership 💬 From Invisible Expertise to Conscious Thought Leadership (Workshop) ◾ **14:00 - 15:30** Lunch ◾ **15:30 - 16:00** 🎤 Vasiliki Dalakiari \- Founder\, MovieGroovy \| AI & Software Engineer \| Community Organizer \| \#IAmRemarkable Facilitator 💬 The Three (Gen)AI Myths That Break Your System ◾ **16:00 - 16:50** 🎤 Lena Lekkou - Head of Design 💬 Systemic Thinking Beyond Design (Workshop) ◾ **16:50 - 17:30** Party & Networking

This Friday, come and release all the stress of the week! International Friday night! Meet new friends, Dance, and connect. big international event with Whatsapp community as well as Couchsurfing and Facebook community. All together Free event at Rude Lord, from 9 pm, you pay what you drink, Greek and International communities together. All languages are welcome. event organized by Athens Fun & Connection, One of the biggest communities for expats, locals and digital nomads. join our members every Friday As a token of sympathy for the bar, Please Order at LEAST one drink. Let's have fun and a great time, we all deserve it. Let's own the night !! See you all on Friday Michaël +32486805343 Whatsapp and Telegram


Join us on our 4th Leaddev Athens Meetup for an evening of ⚡ lightning talks, leadership insights, and relaxed networking — all hosted at Kaizen Campus.

⚠️ Space is limited — RSVP is required to attend. We can’t wait to welcome you!
🪪 Note: Please bring a photo ID for venue entry.
🤝Organizers: Chatzis C., Nikolaropoulos G., Tsoumas D., Vikatos P.
🏠Venue Host: Kaizen Campus
🍕Catering: Pizzas and soft drinks, YAY!

📝Agenda
• 18:45 - 19:00 | Check in to Kaizen Auditorium
• 19:00 - 19:15 | Welcome by the meetup host
• 19:15 - 20:00 | [Yannis Kanellopoulos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykanellopoulos) - “Software Development Is Over (Long Live Software Development)”
• 20:00 - 20:45 | [Rui Miguel Forte](http://linkedin.com/in/ruimiguelforte) - “The Multidisciplinary Advantage: Aligning AI, Software & Science for Impact”
• 20:45 - 20:50 | Closing remarks by the Meetup Host
• 20:50 - 21:30 | Networking and Catering

💬 Stay connected
Join the conversation in our LeadDev Slack Workspace
Look for the #athens channel to meet other local community members.
❓ Questions?
Email us at athens-meetups@leaddev.community .
And don’t forget to review our Code of Conduct — we’re committed to a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
Huge thanks to our partner, Kaizen Gaming!
Let’s kick off LeadDev Athens with an unforgettable night.
📢 Bring your colleagues and spread the word!

Join us for the **29th edition** of the Angular Athens Meetup! Mark your calendars for **Friday, March 6th**. More details will be announced soon. 📅 **Date:** Friday, March 6, 2026 🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EET 📍 **Venue:** Impact Hub Athens, Karaiskaki 28, 10554 Athens **🎤 Damian Maduzia** Subject: Case Study: Building an Accessible Variant Selector **🎤 Fanis Prodromou** Subject: The Next Generation of Forms: A Practical Guide to Angular Signal Forms \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Programme** 19:00 - Starting meetup 19:10 - **Case Study: Building an Accessible Variant Selector** 19:40 - Q&A 19:45 - **SPONSOR** 19:50 - **The Next Generation of Forms: A Practical Guide to Angular** **Signal Forms** 20:25 - Q&A 20:30 - SPONSOR **💃🕺 Socializing 🍺🍕** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors who support us:** **Gold Sponsors:** Codehub **Silver Sponsors:** ΤΒΑ **Cοmmunity Support:** Angular.love \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Speakers:** ## **Damian Maduzia** **Title:** Case Study: Building an Accessible Variant Selector **Duration:** 30’ **Desc:** Web accessibility is often overlooked, yet it brings benefits for everyone. This talk covers why you should care about it, featuring a live coding session. You'll learn practical tips to improve UI usability for all users. **Bio:** Keen on web accessibility and design, passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences. Angular enthusiast who thrives on writing HTML with a strong focus on WCAG compliance and uses a screen reader daily to ensure usability. Always down for a bowl of ramen and a good workout. **—--** ## **Fanis Prodromou** **Title:** The Next Generation of Forms: A Practical Guide to Angular Signal Forms **Duration:** 35’ **Desc:** In this talk we will deep dive into Angular Signal Forms, a new feature designed to streamline how we handle forms. We will explore the core mental model and see how it fundamentally changes the user form development. Starting with the basics, we'll progressively build more complex forms, demonstrating how Signal Forms eliminates the need for many of the workarounds currently used with Reactive Forms. **Bio:** Fanis is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) for Angular and Senior Front-End Developer. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge through his YouTube channel, speaking at conferences and meetups, and technical articles. He also stays current in the ever-evolving tech world by attending conferences and experimenting with new technologies, and is a co-organizer of the Angular Athens meetup in Greece.

Για μεσα στον Μαρτιο λεω να βαλω 2 μικρες πεζοποριες εντος Αττικης, και απο Απριλιο θα συνεχισουμε τα ταξιδακια εκτος Αττικης! Για τωρα, θα παμε μια κλασσικη, πολυ ευκολη και χαλαρη πεζοπορια (οριακα την λες και περιπατο) στην Παρνηθα - κοινως, ειναι φιλικη και για πεζοπορικα αρχαρια ατομα.👶🍼 🧭 [Πληροφοριες διαδρομης:](https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/parnitha-05-07-2020-parnetha-mpaphi-skipiza-purophulakio-edasa-diastaurose-molas-mpaphi-52211861) \- Υψομετρικη διαφορα: 287μ \- Συνολο χλμ: 7\.96χλμ \- Επιπεδο δυσκολιας: Ευκολο \- σημειο εκκινησης: https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/tQ5c2YQBEEBRVhEX6 Στο παρκινκ του καταφυφιου, Μπαφι. Η πεζοπορία θα έχει διάρκεια περίπου 3-3.5 ώρες, συμπεριλαμβανομενου διαλειμματων (εκτιμω 1 ωρα διαλειμμα) και σχετικα χαλαρου ρυθμου (3.5χλμ / ωρα). 👶 Η πεζοπορια αυτη θεωρω ειναι αρκετα ευκολη για πολυ αρχαρια ατομα, ατομα που δεν εχουν συνηθισει να πεζοπορουν αλλα θελουν να δοκιμασουν αυτη την πανεμορφη δραστηριοτητα! Δεν δινω πολλες τετοιες ευκαιριες, οποτε μην την χασετε. 😜 💪 Απαιτείται και αναμένεται κάποια φυσική αντοχή - παροτι ειναι ευκολη η διαδρομη! 🚗 Οσοι οδηγοι ενδιαφερονται για την εκδρομη, παρακαλω να δηλωσουν την διαθεσιμοτητα του οχηματος τους, μαζι με το ποσες θεσεις εχουν διαθεσιμες για carpooling. ❗️ Συναντιόμαστε στα σημεια εκκινησης στις 12:00, η πεζοπορία ξεκινά στις 12:30 ακριβώς. ⏳ Ακραιες καθυστερησεις θα αγνοηθουν = θα ξεκινησουμε χωρις εσας. Sorry but not sorry. Οποτε απλουστατα... μην αργησετε. 😎 🚗 Υπάρχει δυνατότητα carpooling. Θα συζητήσουμε τη διαθεσιμότητα carpooling μόλις δηλώσουν συμμετοχή όλα τα ενδιαφερόμενα μέλη. 🍛 Μετά την πεζοπορία, συνήθως οι περισσότεροι από εμάς πηγαίνουμε σε τοπική ταβέρνα για φαγητό. ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΟΝΤΑΙ: 🥾 Ορειβατικά παπούτσια / μπότες ☔️ Αδιαβροχο μπουφαν 💧 Τουλάχιστον 1 λίτρο νερό 💊 Φάρμακα για αλλεργίες κλπ ⛈ Η εκδήλωση ενδέχεται να ακυρωθεί ή να επαναπρογραμματιστεί εάν η πρόγνωση του καιρού 1-2 ημέρες πριν είναι αρκετά κακή. ⚡️ Ακολουθηστε μας στα social media! ⚡️ \- Instagram: @athens_fun_activities_gr \- https://www.instagram.com/athens_fun_activities_gr/

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.

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 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)

**Details:** This talk reviews the fundamental academic research literature in financial economics, distilling key findings with rigor while debunking suboptimal investing decisions. It draws on decades of empirical research and statistical analysis with the aim of guiding how to think about sound investing. **Audience Takeaway:** Attendees will gain a practical, research-based approach to assessing investments, interpreting risk, and making choices that support long-term financial independence, informed by decades of published financial studies. **Zoom: This is a *hybrid* event. To attend online, join us on Zoom here at 6pm:** https://iit-edu.zoom.us/j/87434065239?pwd=mK8gkDO6FTL2NBCXrgnViDwVJU14YT.1 Meeting ID: 874 3406 5239 Passcode: 826532 **Sponsor:** **[Tegus by AlphaSense](https://www.tegus.com) will provide the meeting site, as well as pizza and soft drinks for the onsite participants.** * **Address:** 200 N. LaSalle Street. Suite 1100. Chicago, IL 60601 * **Tegus by AlphaSense's Overview:** Tegus by AlphaSense is the leading market intelligence platform for key decision makers. We power some of the world’s most well-respected institutional investors, corporations, and consultancies through the largest and most comprehensive database of primary and market information. Our products and services enable clients to discover unmatched insights and answers to the most challenging questions they face to help them make better informed decisions. We are an end-to-end investment intelligence and research platform that modernizes the research processes. With an ecosystem that combines at-cost, on-demand expert calls with a 55K+ transcript library; quantitative financial workflows that streamline research across company disclosures, management presentations, earnings calls and filings; and 4K+ fully-drivable financial models and company benchmarking data, including every KPI and comparison that matters, Tegus by AlphaSense enables investors to move faster, gather deep research and surface high-quality insights to drive better decisions. The company serves customers worldwide, including investment analysts, portfolio managers and key decision makers across public and private businesses in markets of all sizes. * **Logistics**: To access the Tegus by AlphaSense building, we require **first and last names** of those who RSVP'd by Mar 18. Attendees will then present their **IDs** when they arrive at the front desk (right when they enter the building). They will be sent up in the elevator to the 11th floor where we will be.

Join membersrs of the Central Ohio UX and digital design community for a casual monthly breakfast.

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

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas