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Holistica - BodyMind Flow
Holistica BodyMind Flow
The Spring Sessions
The Holistica classes are a blend of mobility, strength, breathwork, and deep relaxation exercises. We use Yoga, Qigong, and somatic practices, as well as playfulness, dance, and creativity. Our goal is to allow ourselves to have some quality “me time” , to build a warm community and to provide tools to support our wellbeing in everyday life.
2\. class of The Spring Sessions: **Growing**
Last time we were awakening our energies after a long winter.
This time we will focus on fortifying, stretching and expanding. For that we will use resources from Yoga and Qigong as well as stretching and lymphatic exercises, to clean our energy pathways from blockages and stagnation, paving the way for healing and growth.
We will have 3 classes in March:
Tuesday 3rd: \*\*Awakening\*\* - Time to awaken our energy and overcome resistance.
Tuesday 17th: \*\*Growing\*\* - Time to stretch, expand and fortify.
Tuesday 31st: \*\*Blossoming\*\* - Time to celebrate, show up for ourselves and shine.
(After each class ends, registration for the next one opens.)
**Exclusively for women. Migrant women very welcome. LGBT+ very welcome.**
Come as you are, bringing openness and curiosity.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Bring your own massage oil or cream for face and feet self massage.
**IMPORTANT**:
• Spots are limited. If you are not on the MeetUp attendance list, you will be kindly asked to leave.
• If you reserve a spot but cannot attend, please cancel in good time so someone from the waitlist can join.
About the Project:
These classes are part of the Mindful Movements project, launched in September 2025.
Facilitator: Lay Wascher — Yoga teacher, Holistic Body-Work and Wellbeing specialist, Group Fitness instructor, and MIITTI volunteer.
WHEN:
Tuesday, 17th of March, 18:30-19:30
WHERE:
Wanha Labra, Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
(How to find us: Inside the yellow main building's courtyard, enter through the door to Kahvila Lähde and turn left, head up the stairs, the door to Wanha Labra is straight ahead.
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community,
follow us on our other platforms:
[Instagram](instagram.com/miitti1)
[Facebook](facebook.com/miitti1)
[Website](lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti/)
Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
***MIITTI’s Principles for safer space:***
MIITTI wants to nourish a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, where everyone can feel safe as themselves. By joining as a volunteer, employee or participant of the event or activity, you agree to follow the guidelines below
*Non-discrimination*
I do not make assumptions about people based on their external characteristics or names. I treat all participants with respect, and I don’t use language or take actions that discriminate based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. I respect pronouns and names.
*Boundaries*
I respect others' personal space and boundaries, both physical and mental. I acknowledge that I cannot know someone else's boundaries without asking first. I ask before touching. I listen to others and adapt my behaviour if someone indicates that my behaviour makes them feel uncomfortable.
*Creating Safe Environment*
Everyone is responsible for contributing to a safe and respectful environment. If I witness harassment, I do my part to support those who experience inappropriate or offensive treatment.
*Zero Tolerance for Harassment*
Our space upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or online, will not be tolerated.
If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior or harassment at our events, please report it to the MIITTI or Lapinlahden Lähde staff.
Stammtisch / Kielikahvila saksaksi / German Language Café
Here's an opportunity to practice German over a good cup of coffee in a cozy Viennese coffee house 🍷☕️🍻🍾🎡 🇦🇹
The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. You can also enjoy specialties from Vienna ☕️🇦🇹🥰
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesdays from 16:00 - 17:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese Café & Restaurant: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
Herzlich willkommen!
Tässä mahdollisuus harjoitella saksaa hyvän kahvin äärellä viihtyisässä wienilaisessa kahvilassa 🍷☕️🍻🍾🎡 🇦🇹
Tapahtumat ovat ilmaisia ja mukana on aina saksaa äidinkielenään puhuva henkilö. Saat myös kokeilla erikoisuuksia Wienistä. ☕️🇦🇹🥰
Milloin? ⏰
Yleensä tiistaina klo 16.00-17.00
Missä? 📍
Viihtyisässä wieniläisessä kahvilassa ja ravintolassa: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
Herzlich willkommen!
The Good Coffee Company
Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
www.thegoodcoffee.co
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
PS: Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Improv - theatre group
Warm welcome to join our weekly improv club for amateurs!
No previous experience in theatre or improvisation is required – the most important thing is to have fun and try something new.
**IMPORTANT**: Spots are limited, please make sure to reserve yours!
The training sessions teach and apply basic improv techniques, skills and principles.
In addition to short exercises, those who are interested can work towards for a small performance for a small audience in late spring – however, participation is also meaningful without the desire to perform.
*Commitment*:
The first four times you can come and get to know the other participants and the techniques without any commitment.
From week 16 (14th of April) onwards, the group will close in hopes that the participants can work more focused together and develop onto what we have learned.
Participants will also get the opportunity to take turns directing the rest of the group or other smaller responsibilities as they gain confidence.
WHEN & WHERE:
Tuesdays at 18-20, starting 17th of March
Tallipääty, MIITTI office
Lapinlahten Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 1
00180 Helsinki
About the facilitator:
Iska Knuuttila has been part of the Jyväskylä-based Impropaatti group in 2020–2024, where he led some of the training and performed in two performance seasons. The repertoire included both short techniques and long plays.
Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
IG: instagram.com/miitti1
Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1
Web: lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti/
AWS User Group Finland - Community GameDay 2026 @ Cloud2
Join the largest collaborative AWS experience onsite in Helsinki, Finland! A unique hybrid event with a custom GameDay built exclusively for our European communities.
Sponsored by Cloud2
AWS GameDay is a team-based challenge where participants solve real-world AWS problems in a risk-free environment.
For the first time ever, the AWS Community is hosting an AWS GameDay! With over 40+ communities across Europe, we will spend the evening learning about AWS in a gamified setting.
**📅 Event Details**
**When:** 17th of March
**Doors open: 17:30 (make sure to arrive at 18:45 at the latest)**
**GameDay start: 18:30**
**Where:** Cloud2 Offices, Insinöörinkatu 12, Helsinki
An AWS GameDay is an adventure where we follow the story of a company hosting their solution on AWS, and certain problems arise. As a team, you are tasked with resolving them to the best of your ability.
It's a fun, engaging, and hands-on way to learn more about AWS and network with our community.
The game is played on teams of 2-4 people. You can join an existing team or come in as a free agent, and we will make sure to pair you up with a team.
**Please be advised that you will need to bring your own laptop to be able to participate!**
We will be hosted by Cloud2 and they will make sure we have something to eat and drink during our evening together.
🎟️ **RSVP**
There are a limited number of seats, so please keep your RSVP up to date so that if you can't make it, someone else will have the opportunity to join us.
Football with MIITTI
Hello sporty population!
Let's gather around and play some football together with people from around the world!
IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours!
If you are not registered on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave; this is to ensure fair access for everyone!
We will play indoors at Playbox in Vantaa on Tuesday evenings from 18.00-19.00
Age limit: 16+
You can come directly inside the hall or meet us at the entrance a bit before 18.00.
MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender.
You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us!
WHERE:
Playbox
Vetokuja 1
01610 Vantaa
Warm welcome!
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Swedish Language Café at Luckan
(SWE nedan)
This is a language café for anyone who wants to practice their Swedish through discussion in a laid-back environment. Swedish Language Café takes place every Tuesday at Luckan, and the programme is adapted according to the participants’ needs and wishes.
Swedish Language Café is organised in collaboration with Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors.
The Swedish Language Café meets at Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 / Yrjönkatu 27 every Tuesday at 17:30-19:00.
There is no need to sign up in advance.
For more information: integration@luckan.fi
SWE
Swedish Language Café är ett språkkafé som är öppet för alla som vill öva svenska via diskussioner i en avslappnad miljö. Språkkaféet hålls varje tisdag och programmet anpassas enligt deltagarnas behov och önskemål.
Språkkafét ordnas i samarbete med Kvinnliga Akademiker i Helsingfors.
Språkkafét hålls på Luckan, Georgsgatan 27 klockan 17:30-19:00.
Förhandsanmälan krävs ej. För mera information kontakta integration@luckan.fi
Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
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Domina el Arte de Presentar con Finlandia Toastmasters
Ven a Finlandia Toastmasters a practicar y aprender habilidades de presentación 🗣️, storytelling 🎬y pitching 🎤. Estos son pilares fundamentales para tener éxito en el mundo laboral de hoy.
El programa de cada reunión incluye discursos y presentaciones, retroalimentación (feedback), improvisaciones y, como si fuera poco, la vas a pasar muy bien 😄.
¡Bienvenidos a conocernos! 🤝
Nos vemos este miércoles 18 de marzo en **la Biblioteca Oodi, Sala grupal 1 (segundo piso).**
Finlandia Toastmasters es parte de la red Toastmasters International.
Sketchy Collective: Helsinki Drawing Meetup
**Welcome to Sketchy Collective!**
A relaxed and social drawing group for anyone who enjoys sketching — or just wants to give it a try.
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We meet **every Sunday at 15:00** in **Oodi Library**.
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**HOW TO FIND US**
We meet on the **top floor of Oodi Library**, on the stairs **opposite** the children’s area.
It's a good idea to **keep your sketchbook visible** so others can easily recognize that you're there for the sketching meetup. And if you’re a regular participant, making it clear that you're part of the sketching group can be very helpful for newcomers!
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**HOW IT WORKS**
At each meetup, attendees take turns being the model for a quick **10-minute sketch session**. One person poses, everyone else sketches, then we rotate.
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**WHAT TO BRING**
Pencils and paper (or any sketching tools you like).
No fees, no pressure. The only thing we ask is that everyone takes a turn posing for the group. You can sit however you feel comfortable — the 10 minutes go by quickly! Draw as much as you like, skip a round if you’re tired or just want to chat, and leave whenever it suits you. The event continues as long as there’s interest.
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**STAYING CONNECTED**
Due to issues with spam and advertising, the group has decided that **only people who have attended at least one meetup will be accepted into the WhatsApp group**. To be added, please ask other participants at the meetup — a few members have permission to approve new people, and at least one of them will likely be present.
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**SOCIAL MEDIA**
If you’d like to share your drawings from the meetup, you can send them via message on Facebook or Instagram, or use the Instagram collab function. We warmly encourage everyone to share their work and take part in building our international sketching gallery — together with artists from all the cities where Sketchy Collective meetups are organized.
PyData Helsinki meetup at Elisa
We're excited to announce that the next PyData Helsinki meetup will be hosted by **Elisa** on Thursday, 19 March 2026!
**Important:**
Because of venue security requirements, we have to ask you to provide your real name that staff can verify from an ID card on you.
Here's the night's lineup:
* 17:00 Doors open
* 17:30 **PyData Helsinki intro**
* 17:35 [Nina Marila](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-marila/): **Data & AI at Elisa**
* 17:55 [Esko Heinonen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esko-heinonen/): **Optimization problems in electricity markets**
* 18:25 Break 🍕
* 19:00 **PyData Helsinki Quiz** 🔮
* 19:20 [Eero Lihavainen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eero-lihavainen-b1606a121/): **How fast can you read data from Delta Lake without a cluster?**
* 19:50 [Udit Asopa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/uditasopa/): **⚡️ Goodbye argparse, Hello Typer**
* 20:00 [Sardana Ivanova](https://sardana.codes/): **⚡️ Teaching AI to Write Poetry in Three Languages: Fine-Tuning mBART for a Museum Exhibit**
* 20:10 End of programme / networking
Ren Xue Yuan Gong
Welcome to join our Ren Xue Yuan Gong practice throughout the summer at Lapinlahden Lähde!
The practice is simple but yet practical and powerful.
It is easy to learn and will help you:
-gain energy, feel less tired and stressed
-more mental clarity, easier to concentrate
-boost your immune system
Time:
Sundays 15:30 - 17:00
WHERE:
Tallipääty, MIITTI office
Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
About REN XUE
Ren Xue is a comprehensive system for uplifting human life. It includes a unique form of Qigong (Yuan Qigong); three foundational theories (Theory of Qi, Theory of Consciousness, Theory of Totality) and a large body of teachings.
It was created by world-renowned teacher and healer Yuan Tze who continues to offer online and in-person events worldwide.
Ren Xue combines ancient Chinese wisdom traditions with modern insights into health and well-being.
The goal of Ren Xue is to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental health through a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
REN XUE FINLAND
Ren Xue Finland (RXF) is the Finnish branch of the global movement, an organization dedicated to the promotion and teaching of Ren Xue and its associated practices, including Yuan Gong and Yuan Ming Medicine.
It provides easy entry into the Ren Xue system through local in-person sessions, online courses and workshops/retreats.
Other learning methods can be found here: Ren Xue TV, a YouTube channel and Learn Ren Xue website. More about Ren Xue: [https://www.renxueinternational.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renxueinternational.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR06uJQRSC7BE3zhPePQ7X_KO7WXa60cr7NK25KdOqfbSIHpYqBLO3dYgVM_aem_alDR7a6KhbNhG3u9NhCUVA&h=AT18asmYaRkvHCJemaC7rr9GVu579uflDCg7T6mLNodWdtMVhuxwFhIyz0p5ONeJbm3WQ3ZGIwONIa0_pDvih4t9BCCJUBkjhK4BdIMEl4aQ_qPzR5ykW-aiOndhYDPeAW9_2_eWZaMsv889HKbp8_c&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT35KTjVjr2kCnYHrXXjXPxEGFK-RFbZnFVdDmWrTe5WwbSZZ5ulNxFEjPPhejS8Pf4xetwkU1hhM1P2K_ABugpnXL6w-CKE25ARXwtLSexv-4fPJ4s2_Kcqgj3g2XWjCVkPPgcjwrPoNWOvdKa2f1VqyVa-2kcTojodTS3wn9zrnRjZLcG7)/
FAUG: Zero to Hero @ 19.3.2026
Finland Azure User Group is hosting **a free Azure learning event** at the Microsoft House in Espoo! Everyone is welcome regardless of your level of expertise in Azure, and our talks range from levels 100 to 300.
We have an all-star cast of speakers across different areas of Azure specializations! You won't want to miss this!
**Agenda:**
• **12:00-12:35** Opening ([Sakari Nahi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakarinahi/))
• **12:40-13:15** Data ([Vesa Tikkanen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vesatikkanen/))
• **13:25-14:00** App ([Jouni Heikniemi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jouniheikniemi/))
• **14:00-14:30** Break & Snacks
• **14:30-15:05** Infra ([Jukka Koskelin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jukka-koskelin/))
• **15:15-15:50** Security ([Jussi Roine](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jroine/))
• **15:50-16:30** Q&A Panel
Pottery Wheel Workshop 🪴
IMPORTANT: Registration is not available through Meetup. The workshop size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so you must purchase your ticket from our website in advance.
Welcome. Sign up and get your ticket from here.
[https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/](https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/)
Join us for a challenging, fun, and relaxing time creating with local wild clay and socializing with friends. Udumbara Pottery Studio in Kallio, Helsinki, welcomes pottery students of all experience levels to come and enjoy pottery wheel lessons within a small group setting.
Osaamme myös suomea, tervetuloa. Vi talar också svenska, välkommen.
Badminton at Tali
Hello sporty population!
Let's gather around and play some badminton together with people from around the world!
IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours! If you are not registered on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave; this is to ensure fair access for everyone! **If you marked going and do not come, or you did not cancel your spot on time (1 day before), you will be suspended from participating for the next two sessions.**
We will play in Talihalli Huopalahti from 11.00-12.30
Court numbers are 9, 10 and 11; you can come directly to the courts or meet us at the entrance a bit before 11.00. Please keep in mind that if you go directly to the courts, **do not enter them before our time starts!**
MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender. You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us!
Age limit: 16+
Event is free, but please bring your rackets and indoor shoes, or you can rent (racket) from the hall for 4€ each.
After badminton, we'll enjoy Talihalli's sauna and maybe go to a local restaurant to grab some lunch after the game.
Warm welcome!
For questions and more information, please contact Alaa 040 5656096
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/miitti1)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/miitti1)
[Website](https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti)
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Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists.
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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





















