Cognitive Science

**UX Salon** is thrilled to welcome you to a special event in collaboration with **[Masters in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** hosted at the beautiful auditorium at **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net).** **Speaker** In this talk by **[Irene Pereyra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenepereyra/)**, a heretic’s stance is taken on the sacred mantras of UX such as “Good UX is simple,” “Good UX is universal,” and “Good UX is intuitive,” challenging them one by one. Through client and personal projects, the argument is made that good UX design is neither universal nor timeless, but situational and shaped by the context of the here and now. The audience is invited to reconsider what “good” truly means in digital design today. **Irene Pereyra** is the co-founder of the independent design studio Anton & Irene and the author of Universal Principles of UX (Quarto, 2023), with a second book, The Accessible Design Reference & Specification Book, forthcoming in summer 2026. She is also a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). Irene also works at the intersection of design and policy with the Danish think tank 21st Europe, where she contributes to speculative design Blueprints exploring how Europe is rethinking policy, technology, and design. Her work focuses on making complex systems understandable, human, and future-focused. **Hosts** **[Iris Latour](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irisjanelatour/), Director of Research @ [THEFT studio](https://theft.studio)** is a UX research leader working at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and responsible innovation. She is also a student in the MDRAI program, focusing on ethics, systems thinking, and the long-term impact of AI on people and organizations. **[Andres Colmenares](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrescolmenares/), Director of [MDRAI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/) @ Elisava** is a strategist and creative foresight consultant who has built learning programs from concept to reality at leading design schools and curated gatherings that bring creative communities together. He works at the intersection of futures thinking, strategic design and responsible tech, focusing on collaborative learning, critical thinking and understanding the socio-ecological impacts of AI systems and digital technologies. **[Master in Design for Responsible AI](https://ai.elisava.net/master/design-responsible-ai/)** by **[Elisava](https://www.elisava.net)** is a pioneering blended-learning program, created in collaboration with [IAM](https://iam-internet.com/), for future leaders of responsible tech looking to develop the critical skills, knowledge and networks needed to design, implement and govern AI systems in ethical, responsible and creative ways. **Location:** Elisava School of Design and Engineering, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Irene Pereyra on Challenging the UX Mantras * Hosts: Iris from UX Salon and Andres from MDRAI * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers **Details:** \*\* Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026\*\* **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00** \*\* Location:\*\* Elisava Auditorium, La Rambla, 30, 32, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona **Why You’ll Love It:** Hear from AI and UX specialists \*\* Agenda:\*\* **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:00 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket!

Hola, me llamo Roberta. Me dedico a la enseñanza del yoga, Hatha y restaurativo, desde 2022, y me encantaría compartir contigo mi conocimiento y amor por esta disciplina, que tanto me ha ayudado y sigue ayudándome cada día a vivir mejor. Si buscas una manera de recargar energías y gestionar mejor los desafíos del día a día, te invito al Espai de Sants, un espacio donde practicar en la intimidad de un grupo reducido La clase de prueba tiene un valor simbólico de 5 €. Mis clases están pensadas para: ✨ Personas que se están acercando al yoga ✨ Soltar el estrés ✨ Perder la rigidez en el cuerpo ✨ Recuperar equilibrio físico y emocional **Horario: 18:30 - 19:30 h - TODOS LOS JUEVES** Solo necesitas reservar tu plaza por WhatsApp y, si te animas a venir, trae tu esterilla y agua. *Calle de Maria Victoria 10, 08014 Barcelona (cerca del metro L1 y L5)* Aforo limitado. Clase de prueba: 5 € Si te apetece regalarte un momento para ti, escríbeme sin compromiso al **674 78 66 57.** Namasté, Roberta

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Curso de Filosofía de la ecología humana Las raíces de la transformación humana ¿Qué entendemos por transformaciòn humana? ¿Qué significa transformación radical? ¿Qué posibilidades tenemos los seres humanos de transformarnos y en qué sentido podemos hacerlo de forma radical? El curso de filosofía de la ecología humana pretende responder a estas y otras preguntas, planteando a los participantes nuevas e importantes cuestiones sobre nuestras posibilidades reales e impensadas de autotransformación. Será un recorrido crítico y problemático por algunas de las teorías, ideas y filosofías contemporáneas más relevantes que han puesto de relieve la importancia de la transformación radical, en una época de grandes cambios científicos, políticos y sociales. Acompañados por el filósofo Emanuele Profumi, el curso se desarrollará siguiendo una evolución argumentativa precisa, permitiendo a quienes tienen una formación filosófica enriquecer su bagaje de conocimientos y cuestiones que profundizar, y a quienes no tienen formación filosófica orientarse y pensar gracias a la filosofía, descubriendo sorprendentes formas de pensar nuestra condición humana y nuestras posibilidades como seres humanos. FECHAS Y TEMAS DEL CURSO 1. ¿Qué es la ecología humana? 12 DE MARZO **REALIZADA** 2. El horizonte de la transformación radical. 19 DE MARZO 3. La autonomía humana. 14 DE ABRIL 4. La creación política. 30 DE ABRIL 5. Monstruosidad y Mal radical. 14 DE MAYO 6. La Revolución después de la revolución. 28 DE MAYO 7. El conflicto transformador: paradigmas comparados: 5 DE JUNIO. 8. Ética del cambio dialógico: 11 DE JUNIO. 9. Reflexión final: fecha por determinar con los participantes. Las clases se impartirán de 19:00 a 21:00 en una Asociaciò cerca del metro Para-lel. PD: Podría haber algunas variaciones puntuales en las fechas durante el curso. El curso está dirigido a cualquier persona interesada en comprender y profundizar en algunas reflexiones centrales de la filosofía contemporánea, a quienes desean comprender mejor el enfoque ecológico de la vida, más allá de las teorías ya conocidas, a quienes buscan una respuesta real a un mundo invadido por la IA, a los curiosos y apasionados de la filosofía, o incluso a quienes simplemente desean descubrir una nueva filosofía en el momento de su nacimiento. Durante el curso se pedirá escribir un texto filosófico sobre uno de los problemas surgidos en el curso (compromiso no obligatorio). El profesor dará indicaciones precisas sobre cómo elaborar un breve texto filosófico, cómo proceder, los plazos, etc. En la última sesión se leerán y debatirán colectivamente los trabajos. COSTE Curso completo: 178 euros. 4 clases: 110 euros. 1 clase: 30 euros. online: 15% de descuento sobre cada categoria SE REQUIERE PAGO POR ADELANTADO: Para el curso completo o para 4 clases: IBAN (ES26 1550 0001 2100 1582 1820) Para 1 clase: Revolut (+39 338716566) o PayPal (proemaci@gmail.com). Para cualquier información, problema o duda: póngase en contacto directamente con el profesor, Emanuele Profumi: +34 613 93 77 27 o emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com Para cualquier otra información sobre el profesor: [www.emanueleprofumi.com](www.emanueleprofumi.com) o [https://uab.academia.edu/EmanueleProfumi](https://uab.academia.edu/EmanueleProfumi)

Te invito a un espacio de calma y transformación a través del **Qi Gong**, 📆 **Cada Jueves por la tarde** 📍 *Espacio Descubrir* Barcelona y ahora también Online Si vienes Online Rellena este formulario con tu teléfono para saber que vienes y enviarte el link de Zoom https://forms.gle/UP2tkc6r5ysfc6Kj9 una práctica milenaria que desbloquea la energía estancada, fortalece los órganos y equilibra tus emociones. ✨ En cada sesión: 🌀 Movimientos suaves y conscientes 💨 Respiración profunda y revitalizante 🌱 Conexión con los **5 elementos** (agua, madera, fuego, tierra, metal) ❤️ Trabajo sobre los **órganos y emociones asociadas**: * Riñones (miedo – confianza) * Hígado (ira – paciencia) * Corazón (impaciencia – alegría) * Bazo (preocupación – calma) * Pulmones (tristeza – aceptación) 👥 **Grupo reducido** para acompañamiento personalizado 🎯 Ideal para personas con estrés, bloqueos emocionales, enfermedades crónicas o quienes simplemente buscan equilibrio y bienestar. 💬 No se necesita experiencia previa, solo ganas de cuidarte desde dentro. ✨ ¡Ven a sentir los beneficios desde la primera clase! Clases sueltas 10€ Una clase semanal por mes 35€ Socios Una clase semanal por mes 30€ Este evento se publica en otros sitios por lo que la puede que la lista de los apuntados no corresponda con el total de personas asistentes. **Únete a nuestro grupo de WhatsApp de Espacio Descubrir:** **[Comunidad IChing-QiGong](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BOCtl2A4KYeEIDf1hirHqu)** Mira que más cosas hacemos... **[Entra en el Espacio Descubrir](https://www.iching-qigong.com/espacio-descubrir-barcelona)**

March Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Kibble: Designing Hybrid Components for Native and Web** Speaker: [Traian Stanciu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traian-stanciu/) Senior Software Engineer at Rover.com Building a component library that runs on web, React Native, iOS, and Android without diverging into chaos is harder than it sounds. This talk digs into how Kibble—Rover's design system—handles the gap between platforms through a file-naming convention (`.tsx` / `.native.tsx` / `.common.ts`), a unified event abstraction that bridges web click and native press events, and a token pipeline that generates Swift, XML, CSS, and TypeScript from a single source of truth **19:25 React Native in a Native App: Brownfield Integration & Over-The-Air Deployments** Speaker: [Luca Barone](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucabarone95/) Mobile Engineer at Rover.com A practical look at how Rover.com ships React Native screens inside fully native iOS and Android apps — without rewriting them from scratch. We'll cover the "brownfield" integration pattern, how JS and native code communicate through bridge modules, and how we deploy JavaScript updates to users in minutes using Expo EAS Update, completely bypassing the App Store review cycle. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **Disclaimer** **This event is intended for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among participants. Capacity is strictly limited to 40 attendees. Registration via the Meetup platform is mandatory for access. Please note that doors will close promptly at 7:00 PM. We will be unable to accommodate individuals who have not registered through Meetup by March 18, 2026, or those arriving after the 7:00 PM cutoff. This event is strictly for adults only (18+). Our office is pet-friendly for employees, so attendees with allergies should take this into account; Guests are not permitted to bring their own pets.** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Rover.com At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love. We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. The Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Module 1 is live now — **Exploits** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * 9 more modules coming, covering the full security landscape This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

**Aquesta activitat té un aforament limitat i les places s'assignen a través del sistema d'inscripció de Meetup. Les places obtingudes es reservaran fins al dia de la trobada al moment en què el grup hagi seleccionat el tema de debat. Si arribeu més tard d'aquell moment, la vostra plaça podrà ser cedida a una altra persona.** Hola i benvinguts al nostre proper Meetup de filosofia de Sòcrates Cafè! Vols una comprensió més profunda de tu mateix i del món? Valores el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós? Si és així, aquesta trobada serà molt interessant per a tu. Es tracta d'una reunió bilingüe; on podrem intervenir tant en català com en espanyol.

Welcome! This is our regular international astrology and consciousness get-together. It's all about "connecting cosmics"... Come and join to meet new people and talk and discover all about astrology... Everyone welcome! We speak mainly English&Spanish but French, Italian and German too... We typically meet and explore some chart, chat about astrology and also use an astro-card game to connect. At around 21h/22h we typically go to a vegetarian/vegan restaurant (ex. Biocenter) in walking distance for those who are interested... **To all professional astrologers:** You are very welcome but please note that this is not a space to advertise, position your services or attract new clients. On this special day we will be joined by **Marco Riccardo Lessi** who will present "**Astrology & Sexuality**". Don't miss it as there will be no recording because best things in life are live! Thanks a lot Nicolas & Marc \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ¡Bienvenidos y bienvenidas! Este es nuestro encuentro internacional regular de astrología y conciencia. Se trata de "conectar cósmicos"... Ven y únete para conocer gente nueva y hablar y descubrir todo sobre la astrología... ¡Todo el mundo es bienvenido! Hablamos principalmente inglés y español, pero también francés, italiano y alemán... Normalmente nos reunimos y exploramos una carta, charlamos sobre astrología y también utilizamos un juego de astro-tarjetas para conectar. Alrededor de las 21h/22h solemos ir a un restaurante vegetariano/vegano a poca distancia (ex. Biocenter) para aquellos que estén interesados... **A todos los astrólogos profesionales:** Sois muy bienvenidos pero tened en cuenta que este no es un espacio para hacer publicidad, posicionar vuestros servicios o captar nuevos clientes. En este día especial, nos acompañará **Marco Riccardo Lessi**, quien presentará «**Astrología y el sexo**». ¡No te lo pierdas, ya que no habrá grabación, porque las mejores cosas de la vida son en directo! Muchas gracias Nicolas & Marc

We begin with a question that seems almost too obvious to ask: is 2+2=4 really true? In everyday life it feels immediate—two apples and two apples make four apples. But mathematics asks a deeper question: how do we actually know something is true? One way is through proof. A proof starts from a few basic statements and rules, and step by step derives a new statement from them. The key challenge, then, is choosing the right starting points. Mathematicians eventually chose sets—simple collections of objects—as the most fundamental building blocks. From a few basic assumptions about sets, we can define numbers, define addition, and gradually build the entire structure of mathematics. Even a statement as simple as 2+2=4 can therefore be derived from these basic principles. In this session we will not focus on technical details, but on understanding the overall structure of the idea. The reasoning can be followed in simple terms, even by non-mathematicians, and it reveals something remarkable: from a small number of simple starting points, an enormous world of mathematical knowledge can be built. Along the way, we will also look at the historical path that led to this view—how mathematicians gradually refined these ideas over centuries in an intellectual quest to understand the foundations of mathematics. This session will be led by Jordi Molins. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. **Image**: Ptolemy, in the School of Athens by Raphael.

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** A veces las emociones que más nos cuestan entender… tienen una historia detrás. En esta conferencia, **Marta Mañes**, experta en Arte, Inteligencia Emocional, Mediadora y ACC Coach de ICF, nos explicará de una manera cercana y creativa, junto a **Sandra Nogués**, experta en Psicología Clínica, cómo el **trauma, la inteligencia emocional y el coaching** junto al **Arte** pueden convertirse en puertas hacia la comprensión y la sanación personal. A través de **breves reflexiones, dinámicas y una experiencia artística**, abriremos un espacio para mirar hacia dentro con curiosidad, sin juicios y con nuevas herramientas. No necesitas saber de psicología ni de arte. Solo traer **ganas de explorar, sentir y descubrir algo nuevo sobre ti**. Porque a veces una conversación, una emoción… o un color, pueden abrir caminos que no imaginábamos. **Sobre Marta Mañes:** Fundadora y CEO en Golden Bird Consultoría -Emotional Intelligence World-. Mujer emprendedora, creativa, positiva y madre de familia con treinta años de experiencia en Inteligencia Emocional a través de diferentes disciplinas artísticas, ACC Coach ICF y Mediadora. Su página web: [Golden Bird](https://goldenbirdconsultoria.com/) Instagram: [@martamanes](https://www.instagram.com/martamanes/) **Coste:** 5€ para gastos de organización. **Dirección:** AULAS BARCELONA en calle Compte d'Urgell 168. Te esperamos! :)

**[Únete a nuestro grupo de whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cp2jyUS8Z9a0AsWJ1kbV0f)** El dinero no es solo un recurso material. Es una forma de energía que refleja nuestra relación con la vida, con el intercambio y con el valor que damos y recibimos. En este taller exploraremos cómo abrirnos a la energía del dinero desde una perspectiva consciente y espiritual, utilizando el Feng Shui como herramienta de armonización interior y exterior. En el mapa energético del hogar, la zona de la abundancia no actúa de manera aislada. Está profundamente conectada con la zona del trabajo y la zona de las relaciones. Estas tres áreas forman un triángulo energético que refleja cómo generamos, compartimos y recibimos recursos en nuestra vida. Cuando este triángulo está equilibrado, el dinero fluye con mayor naturalidad. Cuando está bloqueado, suelen aparecer dificultades, esfuerzo excesivo o sensación de escasez. Durante el encuentro aprenderás a: 1. Identificar y armonizar la zona de la abundancia en tu espacio. 2. Comprender cómo se relaciona con tu propósito profesional y tus relaciones personales. 3. Testar tu conexión con la energía del dinero mediante radiestesia o péndulo. 4. Realizar ajustes conscientes para mejorar esa conexión. 5. Transformar la energía de tu billetera o monedero en un símbolo de respeto y orden interior. También practicaremos el llamado “intercambio sagrado de dinero”, una enseñanza tradicional que nos invita a pagar y recibir desde la gratitud, la presencia y el equilibrio. Cada intercambio puede convertirse en un acto consciente de abundancia. Este no será solo un taller informativo, sino un espacio de experiencia y toma de conciencia. Mediremos, aplicaremos y observaremos cómo cambia la energía cuando nos relacionamos con el dinero desde otro lugar. Si sientes que el dinero puede ser algo más que números y quieres abrir una relación más armoniosa, respetuosa y fluida con la abundancia, este encuentro puede marcar un antes y un después. *** ### Organizador **Ignacio Pardo** Ingeniero químico, especialista en Geobiología aplicada. Consultor y formador en Biohabitabilidad y Feng Shui. Integro ciencias modernas y tradiciones espirituales para aplicar soluciones prácticas orientadas a crear espacios más equilibrados y saludables, adaptados a las necesidades reales de cada persona y a la vida actual. *** **Cuándo:** **Domingo 22/03, de 19:00 a 21:00** **Dónde:** **Amaltea · Calle Diputación 164 · Barcelona** **Aportación:** **5 €** (gastos de organización) Te esperamos! :)

So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!

This meeting will be a discussion of the book "the Science of Aliens" by Mark Brake

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

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.

**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

Friday Night French Conversation Hour Bonjour tout le monde! (English Below) Je vous propose une soirée, ce vendredi qui vient, à l'hôtel Junto à Columbus. 19hr. 20 Mars (Vendredi) 2026. C'est très bien située avec de l'espace extérieur et intérieur, un feu, un café (cafe se ferme à 19h; arrivez tot si ca vous interesse), un resto, et un bar. Le parking est payé est juste en face au musée des sciences COSI. Il y'en a aussi dans les rues mais un peu plus loin. Vous n'êtes pas obligé d'acheter quelque chose, car l'ensemble de l'espace c'est vraiment un grand lobby et de l'hôtel, mais c'est cool. J'ai parlé avec le management et ils sont ravis de nous accueillir, mais il n'y a pas de place particulière réservé pour nous. Ce sera à partir de 19h jusqu'à ? Moi, je suis Brandon. J'aimerais que ce soit un évènement mensuel et si l'espace ne vous convient pas, on peut discuter d'autres options. Je vais porter une casquette bleue et blanche qui dit "Québec." Venez nombreux! A tres bientot \-\-\-\- Hello everyone! It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Friday night French meetup. I suggest that we meet at the Junto Hotel in Columbus this coming Friday, 20 March (friday) 2026 at 7PM. There’s a great spot with both outdoor and indoor areas, a café (which closes at 7 p.m., come a bit early if that interests you), a restaurant, and a bar. Parking is paid and is located right across from the science museum called COSI. There is additional free and paid street parking around at varying distances. It’s a bit expensive, but you don’t have to buy anything since the area is really just a large hotel lobby. It's nice though. I spoke with management, and they’re happy to welcome us, though there’s no specific space reserved just for us. It’ll start at 7 p.m. and go until whenever. I’d like this to become a monthly event, and if this space doesn’t suit us well, we can discuss other options. Speaking and understanding French well is ideal but there may be learners there as well. I’m Brandon. I’ll be wearing a blue and white cap that says “Québec.” Come find us.

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