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Join us for some focused writing time. Whether it’s a short story, a journal, blog, script, essay, poem, social media posts or maybe even a book - you are welcome to write it with us! No one will see what you've written or review your work. The focus is on giving yourself the time and space to work on something you’re interested in and get some writing done. **What should I bring?** * Whatever you need to write with! A notebook, laptop, paper, pen, typewriter... * Earbuds if you want to listen to music. **Schedule** 18:30 - Quick introductions 18:45 - One hour of focused writing 19:45 - Writing ends! Feel free to hang around for a chat :) 20:00 - Event finishes **What to expect** RSVP on this page and please arrive on time. Our host will lead introductions and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time. Afterwards, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **About Shut Up & Write!** Shut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. We aim to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to succeed in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress. For more information about our events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com).

Този месец на Sofia WordPress Meetup ще си говорим за нещо, което вълнува много хора в общността: как се изгражда успешен онлайн магазин през 2026 година – практично, устойчиво и с мисъл за растеж. Наш гост-лектор ще бъде Георги Тодоров – WordPress специалист с над 10 години опит и дългогодишен фокус върху WooCommerce и темата WoodMart. В лекцията ще разгледаме изграждането на успешен онлайн магазин през 2026 година, с фокус върху WooCommerce и темата WoodMart. Ще обсъдим как да изберем подходящ хостинг за старт на онлайн магазин, който осигурява надеждност и оптимален обем ресурси за стабилна работа и растеж. Лекцията включва и изграждането на ефективен plugin stack, с акцент върху кеширане, интеграции с куриерски услуги и маркетинг платформи, както и плъгини, съобразени с добрите практики за сигурност и производителност. Специални благодарности на приятелите ни от **SuperHosting.BG**, **Delta.BG**, **Jump.BG** и **JetHost.BG** за безрезервната им подкрепа както на това събитие, така и на останалите срещи през годините! Поканете приятели и колеги или споделете събитието - ще е супер да се съберем повече хора! Както всеки път, срещата ще бъде напълно безплатна и отворена за всички, като единственото нещо, което трябва да направите, е да се запишете в събитието тук в платформата. Ако имате Facebook акаунт, можете да се включите в WordPress Sofia Meetup групата: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/344049376341346](https://www.facebook.com/groups/344049376341346), в която обсъждаме предстоящите събития, коментираме актуални теми и си помагаме. Заповядайте и в Sofia WooCommerce Meetup! Независимо дали сте начинаещ или опитен професионалист, ако имате интерес към WordPress и WooCommerce, се абонирайте за предстоящите събития и останете в течение за новините и полезната информация около WooCommerce. Запишете се в групата тук: [https://www.meetup.com/sofia-woocommerce-meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/sofia-woocommerce-meetup/) За тези, които не знаят: месечните срещи на WordPress Sofia Meetup събират десетки хора (независимо дали са професионалисти или абсолютно начинаещи), които по някакъв начин са свързани с най-използваната система за управление на съдържанието в света. Те са напълно безплатни и отворени за всички, които обичат WordPress - единственото нещо, което трябва да направите, за да присъствате, е да се регистрирате в събитията тук. До скоро! :)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

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Join us for some focused writing time. Whether it’s a short story, a journal, blog, script, essay, poem, social media posts or maybe even a book - you are welcome to write it with us! No one will see what you've written or review your work. The focus is on giving yourself the time and space to work on something you’re interested in and get some writing done. **What should I bring?** * Whatever you need to write with! A notebook, laptop, paper, pen, typewriter... * Earbuds if you want to listen to music. **Schedule** 18:30 - Quick introductions 18:45 - One hour of focused writing 19:45 - Writing ends! Feel free to hang around for a chat :) 20:00 - Event finishes **What to expect** RSVP on this page and please arrive on time. Our host will lead introductions and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time. Afterwards, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **About Shut Up & Write!** Shut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. We aim to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to succeed in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress. For more information about our events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com).

The bunker returns! Imagine: * There is a nuclear missile incoming * You’re standing outside a bunker with a group of strangers * It can only support a limited number of people Who gets in? That is for you to decide in this thought experiment and social game. Each person will be randomly assigned characteristics, then through debate and persuasion, the group will vote on who deserves a place in the bunker. Last time, the group voted in an architect, an electrical engineer, a librarian, an accountant and a psychotherapist, all of whom carried an item and a secret past, but anything can happen in the next installment. This is for anyone who enjoys: * Ethical dilemmas * Group discussions * Meeting new people 📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 February 🕖 Time: Game begins at 19:15 📍 Location: The Steps 🎟️ Price: Free

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.

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

**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)

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/