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Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup | Meetup #6 | Graz Edition
\# MICROSOFT FABRIC USER GROUP AUSTRIA
**Sechstes Meetup \| 19\. März 2026 \| ab 18:00 Uhr \(vor Ort\) / 19:00 Uhr \(remote\)**
📍 adesso Austria, Graz
🍴 Snacks & Drinks
🖥️ Hybrid
💬 Sessions: Englisch
Wir freuen uns, euch zum sechsten **Meetup** der **Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria** einzuladen. Unsere Community trifft sich **monatlich** und rotiert dabei zwischen **Wien, Graz** und **Linz**.
Diesmal sind wir bei **adesso Austria** in **Graz** zu Gast.
**AGENDA**
**18:00** – Ankommen · Leute kennenlernen · Snacks & Drinks genießen
**18:45** – Begrüßung · *Fabric, Power BI & Community News*
**19:00** – *Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* \| [Gregor Prohaska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregor-prohaska/), COSMO CONSULT (englisch)
**20:00** – Offene Runde · Fragen, Austausch & gemütlicher Ausklang
**ABSTRACT**
*Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* - **Gregor Prohaska**
Whenever you start a new Power BI project, you must choose the right model type — a decision that shapes all the work that follows.
This session explores the world of Power BI model types, focusing on the differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite models. We examine the limitations, advantages, and requirements of each model to provide a clear decision guideline for when to use each one.
This session aims Power BI developers, data analysts, BI architects, and anyone interested in maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of their Power BI solutions.
By the end of this session, atttendees will
* know the main differences between Import, DirectQuery and Composit models
* be able to choose (wisely) the right model for a given task
* understand the impact on report design, user experience and governance
If you want to avoid classic model type mishaps, this session is for you. Make your users (and database admins) happy and choose wisely!
Entrepreneurs & Freelancers Living in Budapest - Casual Hangout
**Looking to connect with other business-minded people in Budapest?**
Come join us for a laid-back evening with fellow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives living and working in the city.
There’s no formal agenda – just good vibes, real conversations, and a chance to meet others who understand the ups and downs of building your own path.
We're looking forward to meeting you.
**P.S.** Join our WhatsApp group for event updates and coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDSt53cB0xx3uWfw8oqxYi
Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz!
Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48
Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!
Alkalom #4 - Az Ubuntu filozófiája
“*A neheztelés olyan, mintha mérget innánk, és azt várnánk, hogy az ellenségeink haljanak bele.*”
― Nelson Mandela
**(A program magyar nyelven zajlik.)**
A történelem során az emberi társadalmak újra és újra szembesültek a megosztottsággal. Amikor az identitás polarizációvá keményedik, az együttélés törékennyé válik. A különbségek időnként polgárháborús konfliktusokba torkollnak, amelyek tovább mélyítik a bizalmatlanságot és a sérelmeket – gyakran nemzedékeken át.
A történelem azonban ritka ellenpéldákat is kínál: olyan pillanatokat, amikor a gyűlölet és a megosztottság ördögi köre nem sodródott tovább az erőszak irányába, hanem a megbékélés felé fordult.
Ezen az alkalmon az Ubuntu filozófiáját vizsgáljuk meg – azt az afrikai etikai szemléletet, amely olyan vezetők gondolkodását formálta, mint Nelson Mandela és Desmond Tutu.
Az **Ubuntu** – „Az vagyok, mert mi vagyunk” – azt állítja, hogy az identitás nem pusztán egyéni, hanem alapvetően kapcsolati természetű. Még az is a közösség része marad, akivel szemben állunk. Lehetséges, hogy éppen ez a felismerés rejlik a sikeres megbékélések hátterében.
Dél-Afrika apartheid utáni átmenete mellett más történelmi példákat is megvizsgálunk: az amerikai polgárháborút követő időszakot, Franciaország és Németország kibékülését, Japán háború utáni átalakulását, valamint az észak-írországi békefolyamatot.
**Bevezetés (15 perc)**
Rövid bemutatkozással kezdünk, ahol a résztvevők röviden bemutatják magukat.
**Kérdések (1 óra 45 perc)**
1. Az Ubuntu szerint miért különbözik a remény az optimizmustól, és miért tekinthető erősebbnek?
2. Az önbecsülés korában élünk, vagy éppen annak hiányában?
3. Alkalmazható-e az Ubuntu arra is, aki elutasítja az Ubuntu elveit?
4. Mi történik, amikor a „mi” olyanokat is magában foglal, akik alapvető értékeinket tagadják?
5. Hogyan működik az Ubuntu folyamatban lévő konfliktus idején?
6. Előfordulhat, hogy a közösség ereje rossz irányba fordul? Hogyan lehet ezt megelőzni?
7. Beleképzelted-e már magad valaki helyzetébe, akit mélyen elutasítasz?
8. Miben hasonlítható össze az európai megbékélés a dél-afrikai vagy az észak-ír példával?
9. A megbékéléshez mi fontosabb: erős vezetők vagy erős intézmények?
10. Összeegyeztethető-e mindig a megbocsátás az igazságossággal? Létezik pont, ahol a megbocsátás igazságtalansággá válik?
11. Miért kulcsfontosságú az igazság a megbékélési folyamatban?
12. Fennmaradhat-e a megbékélés tartós anyagi egyenlőtlenségek mellett?
13. Segíthet-e az Ubuntu a polarizáció oldásában?
14. Hogyan alkalmazható az Ubuntu a közösségi média világában?
15. Az Ubuntu tekinthető-e az egyéni érettségtől a társadalmi érettség felé vezető útnak?
16. A polarizáció a morális komolyság jele – vagy inkább morális éretlenség?
17. A polarizációt inkább az egyenlőtlenség, vagy inkább az identitás hajtja?
**RSVP:** Kérjük, erősítsd meg részvételedet itt a Meetup oldalon, hogy biztosítsd a helyedet. Ha mégsem tudsz részt venni, kérjük, mondd le időben, hogy a várólistán lévők közül más átvehessen a helyedet.
Az esemény adományalapú (ajánlott hozzájárulás 400 Ft-tól), amely a meetup költségeinek fedezését szolgálja (készpénzben vagy Revoluton).
Csendes Könyvklub - FSZEK Ötpacsirta u. 4.
English below
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Tarts egy kis szünetet a hétköznapi rohanásban és gyere el csendes könyvklubunkba a Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtárba. Hozd magaddal az aktuális könyvedet, merülj el benne egy órácskát, majd oszd meg velünk, amit olvastál.
🗺 Hogyan találsz meg minket:
A tanulótér felújítása miatt az eseményt a FSZEK Ötpacsirta u-i épületében tartjuk (Ötpacsirta u. 4., a Központi Könyvtár bejáratával szembeni narancssárga épület -- [bejárat](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqQPBwZM2Yy862gr7) az építkezés mellett): az épületbe beérve gyere fel az első emeletre a balra található lépcsőn. A termünk rögtön a lépcsősorral szemben lesz.
💡 Részvételi díj:
Nincs. :)
🥤 Étel-ital:
Kérünk, zárható üvegben hozz magaddal innivalót, ha az esemény alatt megszomjaznál. Másból inni, valamint a teremben enni nem lehet.
🕑 A menetrend:
17:00–17:30 – Érkezés és bemutakozókör: mit fogsz olvasni?
17:30–18:30 – Csendes olvasás
18:30–19:30 – Választható beszélgetés a könyvekről (magyarul)
Extra:
Az esemény után igény szerinti afterezés a [Prága Kávéház és Sörözőben](https://pragakavezo.hu/) (Baross u 8.), hogy ne csak könyvekről beszélgessünk! Ha csak erre jönnél, írj üzenetet, hogy ne kerüljük el egymást.
Fontos: Ez egy teljesen magyar nyelvű esemény. A bemutatkozó kör az elején és a kötetlen beszélgetés a végén is magyarul zajlik.
Az olvasás csendje persze mindenkié, így nyugodtan hozhatsz bármilyen nyelvű könyvet.
A részvétel ingyenes, de a helyek korlátozottak. A helyedet a hivatalos Meetup eseményen való regisztrációval tudod biztosítani:
Várunk szeretettel!
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Please note: This is a Hungarian-language event. The introductions at the beginning and the optional discussion at the end are held in Hungarian.
Meditation (English)
Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest!
The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes)
Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners.
The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation.
* Do I need any special clothing?
No special clothing needed.
* Does the attendance cost anything?
No, the meditation is free.
Men's Circle Of Excellence Gathering VIII
The Men’s Circle of Excellence Gathering, for men who seek truth, mastery, and a life beyond mediocrity.
The goal is simple: to support each other in mastering mind and spirit, breaking free from comfort, and moving toward excellence in every area of life.
Modern life offers endless distractions but little real connection. Too often, men walk the path of self-development alone, or struggle against the negative pull of today’s society. The Men’s Circle of Excellence was created to change that: to bring support, accountability, challenge, and community energy.
We gather in person to share openly, confront fears, and inspire one another to reach higher. Here, power is rooted in virtue, strength is balanced with empathy, and ambition is guided by wisdom.
How it works:
• Welcome & introductions: Meet new members and reconnect with familiar faces.
• Open sharing: Each man speaks about his current challenges, fears, or obstacles.
• Honest reflections: The group responds with insight and encouragement.
• Connection Time: After the circle, we'll have extra time to relax, talk, and build friendships.
Recommendation:
• Before the event, take some time to think about your current situation and what to bring into the circle.
Limited to max. 8 men per gathering to keep the space focused, personal, and meaningful. Confirm your attendance to reserve your spot.
Customer Experience Events This Week
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The Unfiltered Coffee: Real Conversation for Women in Budapest
What does success look like to you on a random Tuesday? What is an invisible talent you have that doesn't appear on your LinkedIn?
These are the conversations we have at our table. We aren’t here for surface-level networking, no. Our mission is to level up the professional experience for women in Budapest, diving into the important things that the corporate world often ignores.
COME JOIN US IF YOU'RE
* **Building your Budapest circle**, weather you're a local or a newcomer (expat), ready to make this city feel like home.
* **Hungry for high-fidelity connections** that go deeper than a business card.
* **Eager to swap stories** with women who see the world differently than you do.
* **Looking for your people** and a supportive space where you can be inspired and offer a hand to others.
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
**We discover the city’s hidden gems together.** Once you register, you’ll receive the secret location for our gathering.
**You’ll be greeted with a warm welcome hug** **and your first coffee (or tea) is on us**. We keep our groups intimate to ensure real conversation. With the help of a facilitator and our custom cards, we open the door to insights you won't find anywhere else.
**No pressure, just presence.** You can stay quiet and listen, or share your wisdom with the group. You only share what you’re comfortable with. When the gathering ends, the connection continues, and you’ll be invited to our private community to keep the chemistry going.
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
We know the algorithm loves loud, party-style events, but we believe in the power of the intimate and the intentional. We are here for the women who want to be seen, heard, and truly connected.
👉 Take your seat at our table.[ Register here](https://luma.com/6t835215)
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*This group is part of the Women's Coffee Network. View our full community [Event Calendar](https://luma.com/WomensCoffeeNetworkBUDAPEST) and follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork). See you at the table!* 💜
Picnic&Boardgames
We’re excited to invite you to our second Kerek Perec event – and our first board game meetup!
We’ll meet on Saturday at 2 pm at the Dr. Rákovszky Statue([https://share.google/mtU87LspjH2gLrOUl](https://share.google/mtU87LspjH2gLrOUl?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeFBjb2VDNTBxMENBRTlWYnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7m8Vim7rB3tlbBM92yO-AdSfYbUWmN2b6e1gLyx9apb8KZEXyOyFXZhLP2-g_aem_lUQ8SO74AOAaXPPvEKNg_Q)), close to the Margaret Island Musical Fountain on Margaret Island.
Come practise speaking Hungarian, play board games, and get to know new people in a relaxed atmosphere. We’ll have different groups so complete beginners and more advanced students can find games and people to practise with.
Bring a blanket, some snacks to share, and join us for an afternoon of games, conversations, and community building. Everyone is welcome but limited to 12 people!
Register and buy your ticket here:
https://cooltix.hu/event/69b52619844455ad2b5a4645?countryCode=hu&eventSlug=69b52619844455ad2b5a4645
Murder Mystery: Whodunit with Wine (English-speaking)
A murder, a vineyard, and too much wine… what could possibly go wrong?
Step into a world of secrets and laughter at our first Whodunit interactive evening. You’ll become one of the guests at a wine tasting event but when the host suddenly drops dead, it’s up to everyone to uncover the killer among you.
Language: English
Players: 6–12 (no acting experience needed)
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
Location: Bortodoor City
You’ll receive a character role, hidden secrets, and clues to help you solve the case, all while enjoying good company, good wine, and a night full of surprises.
Drinks are not included; guests are welcome to order and pay for their own beverages at the venue.
#6 Female Networking over coffee ☕ Connection Circle March Edition | Budapest
Most professional events feel like a job interview.
Most social hangouts feel like aimless small talk.
**We are here to do the opposite!**
🌟 WHY JOIN?
At the **Women’s Coffee Network**, we offer a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. We created this circle because **we don't believe in the hustle; we believe in the power of a steady anchor.**
This is a facilitated experience, not just a meeting.
We don’t just book a table; we curate a journey. Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where **the superficial is skipped** and **the high-fidelity connection begins**. We're here to share personal stories and build professional alliances.
👉 To secure your spot, please [register via our Luma page](https://luma.com/6t835215)
🎀 WHO IS THIS FOR?
⋆☕︎ ˖ It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand.
⋆☕︎ ˖ If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed.
⋆☕︎ ˖ Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom.
⋆☕︎ ˖ Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
* A **guided start** where every woman is seen and heard. You introduce yourself saying whatever you feel like sharing in a way that is comfortable to you.
* We use our **custom-designed materials** to move past titles and discover the humans behind the roles.
* A **verified circle** of women where you can be professionally ambitious and personally vulnerable at the same time.
* Leave with **full batteries**, meaningful new professional bridges, and the support of women who truly *get it*.
THE DETAILS
🕒 Date & Time: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 2026 \| 10:00 AM
📍 Location: A hand-picked secret spot in the city’s quietest corner (revealed to ticket holders).
🎟️ Registration: To protect the intimacy and quality of our circle, seats are strictly limited.
👉 **If you feel called to create real connection in Budapest within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you.** 💜
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Stay in the loop, stay connected! 👇
[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork)
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🛡️ Membership & Privacy Rules
To ensure a safe and transparent environment for all, we only approve registrations from profiles with a full name and a clear face phot
unplugged club Budapest ◦ journaling session
***Journaling Afternoon (March 21st***, Saturday 14:00 **\| Location:** Művház Kávézó)
Welcome to the very first gathering of the **unplugged club Budapest** ✨
**This is a new community for slowing down, disconnecting from our phones and reconnecting with ourselves and others - offline.**
Our first events will focus on journaling afternoons, but in the future we’ll explore other unplugged formats as well.
**〜 What to expect**
All you need to bring:
◦ A journal or notebook
✎ A pen
☻ An open mind - no journaling experience required
Some journaling prompts will be shared on the spot at the beginning of the session - no preparation needed.
For this first event, you can choose your focus:
✧ Review your 2025 if you haven't done so yet
or
✧ Reflect on your plans or progress for 2026 when the initial motivation of January has settled
You’ll have quiet, uninterrupted time to write and reflect. Afterwards, there will be space to share insights or reflections - completely optional. You can simply listen as well.
**〜 Location**
Művház Kávézó
Budapest, Bartók Béla út 33, 1114
**〜 Schedule**
14:00 – Welcome, short introduction & journaling prompts
14:30 – 15:30 – Solo journaling time
15:30 – 16:30 – Optional sharing & informal conversation
**〜 Notes**
✧ The event is free, but please buy a coffee or drink to support the venue.
✧ Come alone or bring a friend.
✧ Please confirm your attendance on Meetup to save your spot. We’re keeping the event small - **max 10 people**.
☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and turn inwards ☻
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ]
Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking.
Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space.
Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.
Badminton this Saturday from 14:00 (3hrs). at HODOS TAMAS.
Hey everyone,
here we go again with our next event on Saturday! I will host this session, so please follow my instructions! 🙏
IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 18:00 PM. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock.
WAITLISTED ATTENDEES: If you are in the WAITLIST but you decided to come, there will be an extra payment as part of the punishment. The amount of Payment should be 1,000 HUF extra.
Level of expectation : intermediate - advanced
Venue:
HODOS TAMAS Badminton Hall
Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket!
There are 3 courts booked for us for 3 hours from 16:00 till 19:00.
Showers and changing rooms are available!
Extra Note
Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 12, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time.
The expected fee is usually around 2000-3000 HUF per person.
Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat.
!!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session.
Looking forward to seeing you!
cheers,
Yoga
Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.
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Drop-In-Person Coaching (In-Person)
Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales?
Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions.
Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help.
Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits.
Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served.
EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.
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
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
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.
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
• How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes.
• Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
• Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
• Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
• Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
• What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
• Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
• How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
• How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
The Clawwww
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)
Bonifacio Brunch/Lunch
Let’s try some Filipino food at a well known Grandview area restaurant,
This is the menu:
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