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Today’s Global Leader with Christian Klein, CEO of SAP
Few CEOs have transformed a global company at the speed of **[Christian Klein](http://www.sap.com/about/company/leadership/christian-klein.html)** of SAP.
Since taking over as CEO at the age of 39, Klein has steered SAP through cloud transformation, the rise of AI, and unprecedented external headwinds – turning SAP into one of Europe’s most valuable enterprises. In conversation with journalist **[Astrid Frohloff](http://astrid-frohloff.de/)**, Klein will reflect on how to lead a global tech company in a fiercely competitive and fast-moving environment, what it takes to transform an organization at scale, and what this journey has required from leaders and employees alike.
The discussion will explore strategic and political questions around AI, digital sovereignty, and Europe’s digital future. Leadership will be a central theme, including leading transformation at speed, maintaining trust during change, and the skills future leaders need in the age of AI.
**[Thorsten Lambertus](http://www.linkedin.com/in/thorstenlambertus/)**, managing director of **[DEEP – Institute for Deep Tech Innovation](https://esmt.berlin/faculty-research/institutes/deep-institute-deep-tech-innovation?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DACH_master_performance_max&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6648770021&hsa_cam=20837198872&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21173771244&gbraid=0AAAAADwC6fvKQH-uxEvSy6lCwCs39F8RU&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_muz7SakgMVW8p5BB3rGjoUEAAYASAAEgLV0vD_BwE)** at ESMT, will set the stage with a perspective on deep tech, venture building, and how scientific breakthroughs are translated into scalable global ventures. As always, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions directly.
**About the Today’s Global Leader event series**
Today’s Global Leader is an ESMT event series in hybrid format. Successful business leaders share their leadership philosophies and position themselves on current political and economic topics in an open discussion. Interaction with a diverse audience, including international students and other young leaders, is guaranteed. Check out our past events with Ola Källenius, Christian Sewing, among others on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBplsEOOPkF1BBD5Y7KNlHKig14RAgN9)**.
**About the speakers**
**[Christian Klein](https://www.sap.com/about/company/leadership/christian-klein.html)** is CEO and chair of the executive board of SAP SE. In his role, Klein holds the overall responsibility for the corporate strategic direction, management, and performance of SAP.
Klein joined the SAP Executive Board in 2018 as the head of the Intelligent Enterprise Group, combining global responsibility for the development and delivery of SAP’s core applications with the cross-board area mandate for SAP’s global business operations.
Klein started his career at SAP in 1999 as a student. After holding various positions across the company, including chief financial officer of SAP SuccessFactors and chief controlling officer of SAP, he was appointed chief operating officer of SAP in 2016, a role in which he continued until 2021. In October 2019, Klein was named Co-CEO of SAP SE, before being appointed the sole CEO in April 2020.
Klein holds a diploma in international business administration from the University of Cooperative Education in Mannheim, Germany.
**[Thorsten Lambertus](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorstenlambertus/)** has been the managing director of **[DEEP – Institute for Deep Tech Innovation](https://esmt.berlin/faculty-research/institutes/deep-institute-deep-tech-innovation?utm_term=&utm_campaign=DACH_master_performance_max&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6648770021&hsa_cam=20837198872&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21173771244&gbraid=0AAAAADwC6fvKQH-uxEvSy6lCwCs39F8RU&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_muz7SakgMVW8p5BB3rGjoUEAAYASAAEgLV0vD_BwE)** at ESMT and site lead of CDL-Berlin since 2022. Prior to his role at ESMT, he built up the neurotechlab by Biogen in Germany, initiated and led Fraunhofer’s central tech transfer and startup incubation programs, and co-founded two startups. For the past 15 years, he has also been an entrepreneurship educator at various universities and research organizations, such as Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, TU Munich, and WU Vienna. He has been named as one of the top 100 most important figures in Berlin’s economy by Tagesspiegel. His podcast Deep Tech Unlocked is emerging as a rising star in the German-speaking deep-tech podcast landscape.
**About the moderator**
**[Astrid Frohloff](https://astrid-frohloff.de/)** is an independent conference moderator, executive coach, and communications consultant specializing in executive media training and high-level moderation. A former national TV presenter, she produced some 250 films and reports, served as spokesperson for Reporters Without Borders for 12 years, and now trains executives in media and presentation skills while advising organizations on event design and delivery.
**In cooperation with Initiative Zukunftsfähige Führung**
Professional Breathwork, 2 h – Conscious Connected Breathwork
**Conscious Connected Breathwork by STUDIO B (https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)**
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release / nervous system release. Intensive states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. I am a 200 h facilitator.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation
* release stucked emotions from the body
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.[STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
Berlin Lab Automation Community Kickoff
Dear all, we moved the event to eventbrite - as signing up for new members is too comlicated here.
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1984120715471?aff=oddtdtcreator
Professional Breathwork, 2 h – Conscious Connected Breathwork (Release)
**Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release. Also intensive states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. I am a 200 h facilitator.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity and emotional relief
* release stucked emotions from the body
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.
XTC Berlin: In Defense of Tech Monopolies: A Debate You Weren't Expecting
**Topic: In Defense of Tech Monopolies: A Debate You Weren't Expecting**
Are tech monopolies really the villain everyone makes them out to be? In this session, we'll explore the counterintuitive argument that concentrated tech power can drive innovation, create better developer experiences, and produce more stable ecosystems. Think about it - would we have Android without Google's scale? Would open-source AI flourish without Meta's resources? We'll lay out the strongest case for tech monopolies, then break into groups to stress-test, challenge, and debate whether big tech consolidation helps or hinders the software community.
**What to Expect:**
* A concise, 5-10 minute expert presentation introducing us to the nuances of the topic.
* Engage in insightful discussions with fellow participants in breakout groups, exploring diverse experiences and practices.
* Dive into prepared questions designed to challenge and expand your perspective on the topic.
* A fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts passionate about software development and team building.
***
**Broadening Our Discussions:**
We explore a wide range of topics, including Extreme Programming (XP), agile management methods, lean theory, career management, programming katas, and other areas related to software development. Whether you're new to software, a seasoned practitioner, or an expert, your insights and experiences are valued here!
***
**Event Details:**
We'll gather from 7:00 PM, officially start the session at 7:15 PM, and take a break at 8:30 PM to decide the topic for our next session. Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect!
Mes de prueba: Curso de yoga tradicional
**Todos los martes de 18:30 a 20:30 en español.**
Mes de prueba por 15,00 €.
El curso comienza con los conceptos básicos para que todos, independientemente de su experiencia o conocimientos previos, puedan acceder fácilmente al amplio campo de la milenaria tradición del yoga y cubre en profundidad una gran variedad de formas de yoga.
La espiritualidad se hace tangible para los participantes del curso a través de la práctica compartida del yoga y las lecciones teóricas (cada semana se entrega material escrito del curso). Para nosotros es muy importante que, tras un tiempo, los participantes del curso de yoga puedan adaptar su práctica de Hatha Yoga a sus necesidades individuales. Además, las técnicas tradicionales de purificación del sistema yóguico y ayurvédico y las prácticas nutricionales yóguicas forman parte de las instrucciones teóricas.
Preguntas en berlin@traditionelles-yoga.de
**Dirección**
Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V.
MahaYoga Zentrum
Brunnenstr. 147
10115 Berlin-Mitte
(directamente en la estación de metro Bernauer Str. U8 – salida con ascensor)
From Bits to Blossoms
To register use [Luma](https://luma.com/dx4gd5sx).
Join us for the Data Berlin Meetup — an evening of talks, insights, and networking for the data community in Berlin. This edition covers the State of Airflow in 2026, reliable analyst-AI collaboration through fine-tuned agents, and more. Whether you're a data engineer, analyst, or just curious about the future of data, come connect with like-minded professionals over great conversations.
Agenda
**6:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Registration and Networking**
**7:00 PM – 7:10 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks**
Data Berlin Meetup Team
**7:10 PM – 7:35 PM — The State of Airflow 2026**
**Speaker:** [Vivien Saulais](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivien-saulais-30903b66/), Senior Sales Engineer, Astronomer
***
**7:35 PM – 7:40 PM — Short Break**
***
**7:40 PM – 8:05 PM — Building a Data Warehouse People Actually Use: Enpal's Path from 50 to 650 Users in Two Years**
**Speaker:** [Michael Gabriel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gabriel-ds/), Engineering Manager Data @ Enpal
***
**8:05 PM – 8:30 PM — Fine-Tuning Agents for Reliable Analyst-AI Collaboration**
**Speaker:** [Anastasiia Stefanska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiastefanska/), Senior Data Analyst @ TUI
***
**8:30 PM – 9:30 PM — Closing Remarks and Extended Networking**
**About our sponsor:**
**[Astronomer](https://www.astronomer.io)** is the commercial home of Apache Airflow — the open-source standard for authoring, scheduling, and monitoring data pipelines, used by over 15,000 data engineering teams worldwide. Their managed platform, Astro, lets data teams focus on building business logic rather than managing infrastructure.
**About Our Host**
[Neugelb Studios](https://neugelb.com/en/home/) is a service design studio based in Berlin and Frankfurt, and the digital innovation arm of Commerzbank. With a human-centered, data-driven approach, their interdisciplinary team builds meaningful digital products through agile development and design thinking.
**Want updates or more info?**
Subscribe to our **newsletter**: [databerlin.substack.com](https://databerlin.substack.com).
Follow us on **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-berlin).**
Join our **[Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/data-brln/shared_invite/zt-2ued0xvdu-aihzi2cKEwD_6_KDRd_1ag)**[ community](https://join.slack.com/t/data-brln/shared_invite/zt-2ued0xvdu-aihzi2cKEwD_6_KDRd_1ag).
CIO / CTO Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
EM Kata #17 - Unconference: AI & Tech Leadership (Two Tracks)
**Last meetup before the summer!** This time, we are trying a new format — **EM Kata Unconference**.
**Two tracks:** AI in software delivery and fundamentals of tech leadership. Participants can propose topics and either give a short talk or host a discussion.
**Want to give a talk, discuss a challenge, or bring your own case?** Write to [Alik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/) on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/).
After this event, EM Kata will take a **summer break** while we focus on launching a new product that will help many people in Germany **pass their German exam Confidently**.
❗❗❗ **Register here** ➡️ https://luma.com/c2vcpxao ⬅️ ❗❗❗
**❓ What is an EM Kata?**
EM Kata is a playground where Engineering Managers\* can practice their skills and receive immediate feedback.
**\* - 👨🔬 / 👩🔬EM Kata is also beneficial for**
* **Senior Leaders:** Head of Engineering, Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs - to practice and enhance mentoring and coaching skills.
* **Tech/Team Leads:** To acquire essential skills for a successful transition to an EM role.
* **Software Engineers:** To gain insight into EM responsibilities and explore if a leadership career path interests them.
Each small group works on identifying the root causes of the challenges by analysing them from different perspectives, determining the most efficient strategy to solve them, developing a detailed plan, and necessary team constellation changes & architecture.
**🕑 Event Schedule**
18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking
18:30 – Introduction
18:50 - 21:00 – EM Kata Unconference
21:00 till 21:30 — Networking and discussions.
**📍 Venue**
**Delivery Hero**
Oranienburger Str. 70
10117 Berlin
**📣 Spread the Word**
**Love our meetups?** Help us grow the community!
Share your experience on LinkedIn—whether it’s what you’ve learned, key takeaways, or why you enjoy EM Kata. By spreading the word, you’ll help more engineering managers and aspiring tech leaders find a safe environment to practice and enhance their skills.
We believe it’s much more fun to have fun with friends, so come join us and bring your friends along!
Tag us **#EMKata #Meetup by #SEML about #TechLeadership**.
**🤝 Sponsored by Delivery Hero**
A big shout-out to Delivery Hero for sponsoring our event and supporting our mission to foster a tight-knit community of engineering leaders.
**👍 Code of Conduct**
We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.
Shamanic Breathwork 2 h Conscious Connected Breathwork (Psychedelic)
**Shamanic Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release (nervous system release). Intense states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware.
Price is only for the room.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.[ABOUT US STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda.
Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds.
This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.
Agents & APIs Berlin Developer Meetup
Register: [https://luma.com/cc38ppvg ](https://luma.com/cc38ppvg)
Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman.
Do you:
* Need to put your AI agents into production?
* Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app?
* Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices?
Then this event is for you!
Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes.
regular NixOS Meetup @c-base
We are back in the c-base!
Do you already run NixOS and want to talk to other people or want an introductory session with some NixOS users. Just bring your machine!
Usually there are no topics, we just sit in front of our computers, talk about stuff, debug some problems or review some PRs on nixpkgs.
There are drinks usually available from the c-base bar.
If you can't find us. just ask around or ask in irc (#krebs on hackint)
🌿🤖 Berlin Software West – Offener Tech‑Stammtisch
Willkommen beim offenen Stammtisch der Berlin Software West Community!
Unser Meetup richtet sich an alle, die Lust auf Austausch, neue Perspektiven und lockere Gespräche rund um moderne Softwarekultur haben.
Der Stammtisch ist themenoffen, aber häufig beschäftigen uns u.a.:
**🔋 Nachhaltige & ressourcenschonende Softwareentwicklung**
* Wie entwickeln wir effizienter?
* Welche Architekturen, Tools oder Patterns sparen Energie & Ressourcen?
* Nachhaltigkeit als Qualitätsmerkmal moderner Software.
**🤖 KI‑Agenten & intelligente Systeme**
* Praktische Agenten‑Setups für Alltag & Business
* Autonome Workflows
* Chancen, Risiken und reale Anwendungsbeispiele
Dazu kommen natürlich alle anderen Themen, die euch interessieren – egal ob DevOps, Cloud, Produktideen, Security, AI/ML, Startups oder einfach das „Tech‑Leben“ in Berlin.
Keine Agenda, kein Pitch‑Zwang, keine Slides – nur ehrlicher Austausch und inspirierende Gespräche.
**🌿🤖 Berlin Software West – Open Tech Meetup**
Welcome to the open tech meetup of Berlin Software West!
This gathering is for anyone who enjoys exchanging ideas, discovering new perspectives, and having relaxed conversations about modern software culture.
The meetup is topic‑open, but recurring themes often include:
🔋 **Sustainable & Resource‑Efficient Software Development**
* How can we build more efficient systems?
* Architectures, patterns, and tools that reduce energy and resource consumption
* Sustainability as an essential quality of modern engineering
🤖 **AI Agents & Intelligent Systems**
* Practical agent setups for everyday work
* Autonomous workflows and orchestration
* Real‑world use cases, opportunities, and challenges
Beyond that, anything else you’re passionate about is welcome: DevOps, cloud, AI/ML, product ideas, system design, security, startups — or simply the tech life in Berlin.
No agenda, no slides, no pressure. Just open discussion and genuine community vibes.
CIO / CTO Events Near You
Connect with your local CIO / CTO community
Bonifacio Brunch/Lunch
Let’s try some Filipino food at a well known Grandview area restaurant,
This is the menu:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHByDNxwDA/TO8oxEmjQrBp_PP_mLPUag/view?utm_content=DAHByDNxwDA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h435abfbbb3#1
From Chaos to Clarity to Control - A Workshop For Business Leaders
Is your business taking more of your time than you would like?
[Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success.
* Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses
* Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business
* How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements
* How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs
* How to manage your time for maximum effect
* How to deal with nonperforming employees
* How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization
Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab.
Reserve your spot via this link:
https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)
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
Conversacion en español (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.
Christians in Tech - Meetup #31 @ 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)



















