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Wednesday Night Tabletop Gaming
Come and play tabletop games of all types, roleplaying, wargames, board game or card games. Many attendees just come to hang out, rummage through the bits box or paint models with new and old friends. We're part of the Safe Space Alliance and offer a welcoming space to all genders, LGBTQ+ and people of colour.
The prices are £15 (2–3 people per table) using club terrain
£20 (4+ people) using club terrain
£3 per person for board games, RPGs, or using your own terrain
£3 suggested donation for paint and chat
Payable in cash on the night.
Our lovely venue, the Karamel club, normally runs a bar, and the kitchen does excellent Vegan bar food and snacks.
Found our more at https://www.hate-club.org.uk/
MxLDN Relaunch: 18th March 2026
**The main event: MxLDN**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00
* **Location:**
Dotdigital Offices,
9th Floor, 1 London Brg, London SE1 9BG
**Drinks & games hosted by Hypernode:**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 21:00 - 23:00
* **Location:**
Bermondsey Bierkeller,
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY
**Speaker 1: Hervé Tribouilloy - Why Websites Become Hard to Change — and How to Stop It**
*Commerce platforms develop architectural entropy over time. Hervé will host a live demo showing how new features can be introduced outside the platform and embedded back into the storefront — enabling faster experimentation while keeping the core stable.*
**About MxLDN**
18th March, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square!
We’re relaunching as a free, bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world – developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name it…
We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in eCommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events.
We host open conversation over free pizza, free beer…what more could you want?
More? Here you go then, after the talks we’ll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games hosted by Hypernode! There’ll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables and shuffleboards galore!
First one for 2026. Save the date. See you there!
Presented by: JH, Hÿva, Hypernode & Dotdigital
Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**
Free 1-1 English Class for BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS who need RESULTS!
## EVENT TITLE
Free Professional English Diagnostic Session (Working Professionals ONLY)
A structured session to discuss your English, identify priorities, and get clear direction.
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## EVENT DESCRIPTION
This session is designed for **working professionals** who want to improve how they use English at work and are looking for clear, practical guidance.
The session gives you space to:
* talk about how you currently use English professionally
* identify where problems are actually coming from
* understand which areas to prioritise
* get direction on how to work on your English more effectively
It’s a focused, professional environment intended to help you **understand your English more clearly** and decide what would be useful to work on next.
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## WHAT WE’LL WORK ON
During the session, we’ll look at:
* how you use English in real work situations
* typical problem areas (pronunciation, tenses, clarity, confidence)
* patterns that may be holding you back without you realising
* how to approach improvement in a structured way
* which resources are worth using for self-study (and which aren’t)
You’ll leave with **clear guidance and direction**, even after a single session.
***
## WHO THIS IS FOR
* Working professionals using English at work
* People who want structure and clarity
* Professionals who want to improve how they sound and communicate
***
## WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
* Students
* Hobby or casual learners
* People looking for passive or listen-only sessions
* People who are not working or looking for work
This is a professional-only environment.
***
## HOW TO JOIN
To attend:
1. RSVP on Meetup
2. Approved attendees will be contacted by email to arrange the 1-1 session - please note that it won't be at the time indicated on Meetup.
**Microsoft Teams link will be shared with confirmed attendees who meet the group criteria (working business professionals only).**
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## QUALIFYING QUESTIONS
You'll be asked a series of questions when you RSVP on Meetup. This is to help me understand your situation and needs BEFORE we start the class - which saves us time and means we can spend time on the things that really matter. Please make an effort to fill in the answers properly and with effort. I'm looking for people who want SERIOUS RESULTS. Zero effort people will not be contacted for the free class. Thank you
Backstage at Monzo: From Problem to Product
Join us as we pull back the curtain on how we build, ship, and scale product at Monzo 🚀
Hear from some of our Product Managers and Designers as they walk through three recently shipped features, sharing how we identify customer problems, make product decisions, deliver at scale and more.
Expect insights, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Monzo operates in Product.
**Agenda:**
* **How we scaled to become one of the UK's biggest pension consolidation products in under 6 months** \- Rebekah Hornsby\, Product Manager in the Wealth team\.
* **Making Tax Digital *(and maybe even likeable)*: Building a tax filing product for real people** \- Sam Broadey\, Product Manager in the Business Banking team\.
* **Designing habit-forming products at scale: Inside Monzo’s 2026 Saving Challenge** \- Elaine Chiong\, Product Manager in the Core Banking team\.
Each talk will be around 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions
✨ Interested in what we get up to? [Check our tech blog](https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology "https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology") and [careers page](https://monzo.com/careers#jobs "https://monzo.com/careers#jobs")
*Please be aware that this is held in our event space on the ground floor of this building. To access, head to where Appold Street and Worship Street meet.*
Women's Basketball Scrimmage (Wednesday Night)
Our Women's only Basketball Scrimmage returns from Wednesday 13th September 2023
Two hours of non-stop scrimmage with good music and great vibes.
Just Basketball and fun - no drills!
£8 when block booking sessions - message for more details
Block booking sessions encouraged
10 sessions -£85
5 sessions - £45
£10 - Pay as you go - [Sportas](https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1)
You can book **pay-as-you-go** sessions via Sportas but spaces are limited:
[https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1](https://www.sportas.co.uk/games?gender=FEMALE&sportIds=1)
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
7:30pm - 9:30pm @ King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street · London
NW1 6RX
**Please note that your space is not confirmed until payment has been made.**
Meetup #14 - Automating with AI Agents
*NOTE: Building access will be granted based on your full name and email address. Please ensure this information is correct or you may be turned away by security. Thank you!*
Shaping our future with AI. Creating opportunity through AI fluency, connection and community.
No jargon. No hype. No confusing terminology.
**Join us for our next in-person meetup in London on Wednesday March 18th.**
Our theme for this meetup is **Automating With AI Agents.**
**Where and When?**
* Wednesday, March 18th
* Doors open at 18:00
* Talks start at 19:00
* XCHG, 7th Floor, 22 Bishopsgate EC2N 4BQ
**Talk: When To Use Agentic Automation (And When Not To)** (Kiran Pendem)
Agentic automation is an amazing new technology, but automation isn't new. How do you know when to use Agents and when to avoid them? Kiran is here to help you get started in the right way!
**About Kiran:**
As an AI Transformation Strategist and Product Consultant, Kiran has spent her career navigating high-stakes environments. Her background is rooted in the rigor of E-Commerce and FinTech. Today Kiran is focussed on the velocity of the 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆. Bringing together the discipline of regulated industries with the agility of AI.
**Expert Panel: Actually Useful Agents**
Our expert panel discuss what they've learnt building Agentic Automation. Kiran Pendem is joined by May Walter, Co-Founder and CTO of Hud and Minisha Goel, Founder of Mindshift AI.
**About May:**
May is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of innovation and technical leadership. Today May is focused on building Hud, closing the loop between coding agents and prod.
**About Minisha:**
Minisha is the founder of MindShift AI, delivering bespoke AI training and enablement for corporate teams globally. She is a TedX Speaker and is featured on BBC Bitesize.
**Code of Conduct**
This event has a code of conduct that you can [review here.](https://aifortherestofus.live/code-of-conduct)
**Providing Your Name and Email**
To register for this event you'll be asked to provide your full name and email address. This is a requirement for building security so please provide your real name and email address.
After the event you will be automatically subscribed to event updates from AI for the rest of us and Leapter GmbH. You can unsubscribe at any time.
After Work Drinks
Join Young Professionals for After Work Drinks in Central London on Wednesday the 18th of March from 6.30pm!
Many people have recently joined our group so it will be a chance to meet new friends. Most people come alone, so join us too.
This event is free for members of the Young Professionals group. Please RSVP if you will be joining us. You are welcome to bring friends with you, but each person attending needs to join the group.
The nearest tube station is Bond Street (2 minutes away)
For more information contact 077 93927515.
See you there!
Database Professionals Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Indian Professionals Networking: Special Guest - Jay Thadeshwar
Event Booking Link
https://buytickets.at/indianprofessionalslondonuk/2114668
## About This Event
Join an exclusive networking experience designed for entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and aspiring founders who want to grow their influence and expand their network.
This high-energy event brings together ambitious individuals who are serious about building their **personal brand, growing on social media, and creating meaningful business opportunities**. Whether you're a founder, freelancer, content creator, or professional looking to level up, this event is designed to connect you with the right people and the right mindset.
Expect powerful insights, practical strategies, and genuine connections that can open doors to your **next collaboration, your next client, or your next big idea.**
### Featuring
**Jay Thadeshwar**
Entrepreneur, Investor, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker who will share insights on entrepreneurship, building influence, and leveraging personal branding in the modern digital economy.
### Guest Speakers
**Archan Raval**
Entrepreneur, Founder of IndiNite Global and Conservative Candidate.
**Lovina Shenoy**
Founder of Indian Professionals in London & UK (IPLUK), focused on empowering professionals and building strong communities.
### What You’ll Gain
• Insights on building a powerful **personal brand**
• Strategies to grow through **social media influence**
• Opportunities to **network with entrepreneurs and professionals**
• Potential collaborations and business connections
• A mindset shift toward **growth and entrepreneurship**
### Event Details
**Date:** Saturday, 21st March 2026
**Time:** 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
**Venue:** Arena Lounge, Wembley, HA0 2HA
### Special Highlight
🎟 **Free entry for attendees under 18 years old.**
Seats are **limited**, so secure your spot early and be part of an inspiring community of entrepreneurs and professionals ready to grow together.
C++ in Finance : an experts round-table
This might be the first time we've had two events in one month!
We have a special *second* March event with a panel of experts from Citadel Securities who will discuss what it's *really* like using C++ in financial systems. The event is timed to be just before the WG21 (C++ standards committee) meeting the following week, so we have some big visiting names.
**Citadel Securities** will be hosting this one and providing a larger venue (the same place they hosted us last summer) with drinks and snacks. Thanks Citadel!
**For this venue we need to collect full names and email addresses** so they can send you a QR code to get in. You will also be sent terms & conditions via Docusign.
The data will only be used for this purpose and not published anywhere or used for other purposes.
Please note that the QR code will be sent from **[notify@22bishopsgate.com](mailto:notify@22bishopsgate.com)** (a send-only address).
If you'd like to speak at a future event please get in touch at [cppldn.uk/speak](http://cppldn.uk/speak).
**Here's the approximate schedule:**
**18:30** *Doors open*
**19:00** "Intro and news" - *Phil Nash*
**19:10** Lightning talks
* Timur Doumler – *C++26 contract assertions*
* Gasper Azman – *std::execution*
* Juan Alday – *Why C++ Is Critical to Finance*
* Carl Cook – *C++26 and Low Latency Systems*
* Herb Sutter – *Reflection + Totality of C++26 and Why it is an important release*
**20:00** Panel Discussion
Herb, Timur, Gasper, Juan and Carl stay with us for a panel, moderated by Allie Tamburro, on the topic of, "*What it’s really like using C++ in financial systems/industry"*
**21:00** *Conclusion, and moving on somewhere else*
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**About the speakers**
*Herb* is a technical fellow at Citadel Securities, designer of several Standard C++ features, and chair of the ISO C++ committee and the Standard C++ Foundation. His current interest is simplifying C++.
*Juan* is a seasoned professional with a rich background in finance and technology. He has a specific focus on C++, and serves as a member of the ISO C++ Standards Committee (WG21) and Vice-Chair for INCITS Programming Languages, US.
His expertise extends to developing high-frequency electronic trading systems, with a focus on derivatives and financial markets. His academic foundation is in computer science and electrical engineering.
*Timur* is a software engineer specialising in low-latency and real-time C++. He works at Citadel Securities and is an active member of the ISO C++ standard committee, where he has (co-)authored many successful proposals including [[assume]], std::inplace_vector, and contract assertions.
*Gašper* is a C++ committee member (WG21), ecosystem engineer (CitadelSecurities), and occasional monad whisperer. Currently developing \`std::execution\` as the basis for general async in C++ and advancing contracts for a safer, more expressive language. Believes the best abstractions are zero-cost — the rest are just category theory you haven't applied yet. C++ London regular.
*Carl* is a quantitative developer on the low latency options team at Citadel Securities, where he builds and optimizes resilient, high-performance trading systems. Carl holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Women's Basketball & Fitness Sessions (Saturday mornings)
Training session for women of all levels!
We welcome complete beginners and advanced players with coaching tailored to your skill level⛹️♀️
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
* Basketball Fundamentals, Basketball Drills, Skills, Defence and Offensive Plays, Fitness session
Costs for sessions
£10.0 for all
Directions
The venue is less than 5 mins from Latimer Road Station
please call if you have any problems
P.s. All parking spaces have pay and display bays until 1:30pm (£1 per hour)
07958484045
Website: mbsoul.co.uk
Twitter: @MBS_SOUL
Facebook: SOUL \| Basketball\, Sports\, Skills & Fitness
Instagram: mbs_soul
TikTok: mbs_soul
Introduction to R Shiny Training Course
***Please note: signing up to this event does not mean you are booked onto the course. For full details and booking information, please visit [Cademy.](https://datacove.cademy.io/introduction-to-r-shiny)***
**Introducing Datacove**
Datacove are a Data and Analytics Consultancy Team based in Brighton, with experience in founding many well-attended R & Python events. Plus, home of the EARL Conference! We work across multiple streams - from marketing and consumer analytics, to bespoke dashboards, process automation, and training! :)
**Introduction to R in Shiny**
Thursday 19th March, online 10am-12pm.
£99 + VAT
**Understand what Shiny is and when to use it**
* What Shiny does, how it fits into the R ecosystem, and common use cases (apps, dashboards, internal tools, data products)
* Differences between static R outputs (plots, reports) and interactive Shiny applications
**Learn the basic structure of a Shiny application**
* The roles of ui and server components
* How shinyApp() brings the UI and server together
* File structures for a multi-file Shiny app
**Build user interfaces with Shiny layouts**
* Using layout functions such as fluidPage() , sidebarLayout() , sidebarPanel() , and mainPanel()
* Organising content with rows, columns, tabs, and panels
* Adding titles, text, and spacing for clean, readable app design
**Work with Shiny input and output elements**
* Common inputs (sliders, dropdowns, text inputs, buttons, checkboxes)
* Displaying outputs such as plots, tables, and text
* Connecting inputs to outputs through the server logic
**Introduction to Shiny’s reactive programming model**
* What reactivity is and why it matters in interactive apps
* How Shiny automatically updates outputs when inputs change
**Create a foundation of a complete, working Shiny app**
* Combining UI layouts, inputs, outputs, and reactivity into a functional application
* Running and testing apps locally
* Leave with a foundation app, ready to learn more advanced content to build upon.
**Be ready to build your first dashboard or application**
* Understanding next steps, such as theming, modules, and deployment options
**How to Join**
Please visit [Cademy](https://datacove.cademy.io/introduction-to-r-shiny) to book your space.
Careers Panel at IG Group
**\*\*** ***When you RSVP, please ensure your full name is included on your meetup account profile to ensure successful entry to the event, thank you. \*\****
Join the London Software Craftsmanship Community (LSCC) and a panel of speakers with a wide range of career paths from **IG Group, Bank of America, Ohme** & **Codurance** for an evening of tech career advice.
**A big thank you to our sponsors for the evening, IG:**
IG is a FTSE 250 FinTech company building award-winning trading platforms used by over 340,000 people worldwide. Our mobile, web, and desktop products give clients access to thousands of markets — from stocks and shares to futures, options, and crypto — across 16 global regions.
We operate with high autonomy in cross-functional teams, moving fast to ship better experiences for our customers. With offices in 18 countries and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're on a journey to evolve our tech and push the boundaries of what's possible in financial trading. Come along to learn more about the engineering challenges we're tackling and the products we're building.
Discover IG at [https://www.ig.com/uk](https://www.ig.com/uk)
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Panelists:
* Tolga Sofuoglu - Head of Engineering, Ohme
* Nathalie Gavet - Engagement Manager, Codurance
* Qaiser Maher - CTO UK&IE, IG Group
* Micheal Nestor, Technology Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The panel will be facilitated by **[Ed Farrow, Principal Consultant @ Codurance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfarrow/)**
Hear our panel discuss their personal journeys and strategies, including:
* Unlocking career growth and key points to look out for
* Navigating career pivots and embracing new technologies
* Practical strategies to land your next promotion
* Tech careers in the AI era
Whether you're starting out, aiming for leadership, or a seasoned pro ready to share your wisdom, this event is for you.
**Spots are limited, register now!**
**Agenda:**
18:00 - 18:30 - Arrival, pizza and drinks + networking
18:30 - 20:00 - Intros and panel + Q&A
20:00 - 21:00 - Networking & exit
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors IG Group who are providing the space, drinks and pizza and to [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/) for organising the meetup.
Indian Professionals in Central London Meetup
Get ready to network with fellow Indian professionals in Central London, come meet inspiring individuals, discover new opportunities, and be part of a growing professional community that celebrates culture, collaboration, and career growth.
📅 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍RSVP & Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982879648406
📍 Venue: Masakali London, 48 Stanhope St, London, NW1 3EX
👔 Dress Code: Smart Casual 📝 RSVP: Free registration online
Nearest Transport: Great Portland Street (Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith)
Event inclusive: Free Entry \| Open Mic \| Open Networking and Meetup PAYG Food & Drinks
Claude Code for Technical Writers: Beyond the Chat Interface
🤖 **Most AI writing tools keep you in a chat box. This talk is about what happens when you step outside it.**
Led by **[Max Clayton Clowes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxclaytonclowes/)**, afractional product manager, we'll look at how technical writers — regardless of coding background — can use Claude Code to work in a docs-as-code environment, extend their documentation tooling, and build workflows that hold their own standards over time.
We'll cover:
\- Why Claude without proper context is a frustrating experience and how Skills fix that
\- How Claude Code enables technical writers to work with frameworks like Docusaurus without needing to be developers
\- Building and extending documentation tooling — plugins\, components\, GitHub Actions — that most teams don't have the time or skills to build from scratch
\- Using Claude Code to maintain docs at scale: auditing\, keeping content in sync with a changing codebase\, and automating the checks that keep quality consistent
The talk is aimed at technical writers of all levels. You don't need to be comfortable in a terminal to get value from it — we'll show a clear path from the Claude web interface through to Claude Code, and you can engage at whichever level suits you.
**Want to follow along?**
Pick the level that works for you and get set up before you arrive:
\- Web interface: A Claude account at claude\.ai\. Free tier is fine\.
\- Claude Code: Download the Claude desktop app at claude\.com/download\. Requires a paid Claude plan \(Pro or above\)\. On macOS/Linux\, run *curl \-fsSL https://claude\.ai/install\.sh \| bash* to install. Windows users can download the installer directly. No other dependencies needed.
Not set up? Everything will be on screen — you can explore at your own pace afterwards.
**🗒️ Agenda**
**When:** Thursday 19 March, from 6.30pm
**Where:** The Gallery @ [The Corner](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1iSyEeMffB7BZjf6) (42 Adler Street, E1 1EE)
**What:**
**18.30 - 19.00** Arrival
**19.00 - 19.10** Welcome & Housekeeping
**19.10 - 19.40** Part 1 of presentation
**19.40 - 20.00** Break
**20.00 - 20.30** Part 2 of presentation
**20.30 - 21.00** Closing and networking
*All times are approximate.*
**📍 How to find us:**
Enter the hotel, turn right and right again past the bar to find The Gallery meeting room. Look for WTD signs and friendly organisers.
**📸 Photos:**
Note that the organizers will take some photos for the WTD group.
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Building a Voice Over Business
Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business.
This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.
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
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Detroit Personality Aligned Speed Dating
**💘 Relaxed Online Speed Dating – Crafted for Newcomers & First Timers!**
**⚠️ PLEASE READ: Just RSVPing Won't Confirm Your Place!**
To attend this event, click your age group sign-up link below, register, and complete the brief personality quiz. **Capacity is strictly limited** – don't wait!
**⬇️ Choose Your Age Range & Finish Registration:**
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**How It Works**
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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)
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
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