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Vibecoding workshop: Build Your First Prototype with Lovable
Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it?
Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together.
Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**.
‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️
Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/mh18akso](https://luma.com/mh18akso)
**Who is this for?**
* **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious
* Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting
* Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals
* Founders who want to validate ideas quickly
* Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off
**What to bring**
* A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet
* A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot)
**Schedule**
In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype**
**10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled
**10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts
**10:30-10:50** Individual exploration
**11:00-11:30** Group project
**11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote
→ **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸
**Location**
**The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin
**Price**
*Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏)
**Disclaimer**
Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.
Agentic AI Engineering Lab #4 – Cloud-Native Foundation: The Echo-Agent in a Box
To build truly autonomous systems, we need to move beyond local setups. This session is about **creating a stable, containerized foundation** that allows us to abstract from infrastructure in future sprints.
**The Plan:** We will containerize a basic agent and deploy it to Google Cloud Run. This creates a repeatable environment where our results can be hosted, scaled, and accessed via stable endpoints.
**This is a "Lab" session. We will:**
* **Show & Tell:** Briefly discuss the move from local scripts to containerized services.
* **Hands-on Building:** Containerize a Python/FastAPI/JS/TS agent using Docker.
* **Cloud Deployment:** Push our images to the cloud and go live on GCP.
**The Format**
We run our sessions like an anthology series: **Every meetup is a standalone sprint.** While we often build on previous results, each session provides a complete experience and remains fully accessible to first-time attendees. This is a high-density micro-meetup limited to 6 seats.
**What you'll build**
By the end of the session, you'll have:
1. **A Dockerized Agent:** A portable container containing your agent logic.
2. **A Cloud Deployment:** Your agent running on GCP Cloud Run with a public URL.
3. **Foundation for the Future:** An environment ready for Inter-Agent Communication (Sprint #5).
**Schedule (Saturday, 10:00 - 13:00 CET)**
* **10:00:** Quick round of introductions.
* **10:15:** Intro session: Docker, Containerization, and GCP Basics.
* **10:30:** **Build time:** Hands-on experimentation and Cloud Deployment.
* **12:00:** Live demos + technical teardown.
* **12:45:** Wrap-up + takeaways.
**Prerequisites**
* **Google Account:** Essential for GCP access and project setup.
* **Laptop with dev setup:** Docker installed and working.
* **Access to an LLM API:** (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, etc.).
* **Mindset:** This is a lab for engineers, not a tutorial. We learn by building, breaking, and iterating.
**Logistics**
* **Location:** We meet at my office in the Grunewald area near Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus. The exact address will be shared privately with attendees to maintain privacy.
* **Capacity:** Limited to 6 seats.
Berlin Chocolate Festival
Gay, bi oder pan?
Mann zwischen 30 und 50 Jahren?
Lust, neue Leute kennenzulernen und auszugehen?
Wir treffen uns von 13:00 bis 13:30 Uhr im Mann-o-Meter und fahren dann zum Berlin Chocolate Festival.
Anmeldung hier nicht notwendig.
Kauft bitte die Eintrittskarte zum Festival (5,33€) vorher online.
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/berlin-chocolate-festival-2026-tickets-1982493139347
Komm einfach vorbei!
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Gay, bi or pan?
Man between 30 and 50 years old?
Want to meet new people and go out?
We'll meet at Mann-o-Meter from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM and then head to the Berlin Chocolate Festival.
No registration is necessary here.
Please purchase your festival ticket (5,33€) online in advance.
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/berlin-chocolate-festival-2026-tickets-1982493139347
Just come by!
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¿Gay, bi o pan?
¿Hombre entre 30 y 50 años?
¿Tienes ganas de conocer gente nueva y salir?
Nos encontramos en Mann-o-Meter de 13:00 a 13:30 y después vamos a ir al Festival del Chocolate de Berlín.
No es necesario registrarse.
Adquiera tu entrada para el festival (5,33€) en línea.
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/berlin-chocolate-festival-2026-tickets-1982493139347
¡Venga ya!
Mavericks Bouldering — Casual Climb & Hangout
A small NEXUS gathering built around movement and natural conversation.
**Important!**
We’re moving our full event schedule to our website.
👉 For all upcoming events and details, visit: [https://nexuswerkstatt.com](https://nexuswerkstatt.com)
*Registration equals commitment. If you sign up, you show up.*
music therapy (psychotherapy) sessions
**Music Therapy & Systemic Psychotherapy**
My approach integrates music therapy and systemic psychotherapy to support emotional expression, connection, and transformation.
Through sound, improvisation, and dialogue, we explore inner experiences, family dynamics, and relational patterns in a safe and creative space.
The sessions invite awareness, playfulness, and presence — allowing music to become both mirror and bridge between what is felt and what can be spoken.
Whether through active musicking, deep listening, or verbal reflection, the process unfolds at your own pace, weaving together body, voice, and relationships as pathways to healing and growth.
Brettspieltreff im CHiP77
Im Jungfernheideweg 77, 13629 Berlin treffen wir uns zwischen 16.30 Uhr und 22.30 Uhr wieder um gemeinsam Brett- und Gesellschaftsspiele zu daddeln.
Das Angebot richtet sich an alle Interessierten. Kinder bitte erst ab 12 Jahre.
Eine Vielzahl toller Brettspiele sind vor Ort, es können aber auch gerne eigene mitgebracht werden.
PS: Es wäre sehr hilfreich wenn die Leute, die sich anmelden und dann doch nicht können, sich auch wieder abmelden vorher. danke schön
Klassisches Zeichnen / Kurs
Hallo zusammen!
In Rahmen der PAKD Gallery Kurse bieten wir euch einen Zeichenkurs an. Wenn Ihr Zeichnen liebt und eure Fähigkeiten weiterentwickeln möchtet, dann seid Ihr hier genau richtig. In diesem Video erzähle ich euch von meinem Kurs für realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift - und wie er Eure künstlerische Arbeit auf ein neues Level bringen kann. Hattest Du schon immer das Gefühl, zeichnen können zu wollen - Dir fehlt aber die richtige Anleitung? In diesem Kurs lernst Du realistisches Zeichnen mit Bleistift, einfach, verständlich und Schritt für Schritt:
• Korrekte Perspektive
• Licht und Schatten
• Materialdarstellung wie Glas, Keramik, Stoff, Metall
Der Kurs ist perfekt für Anfänger und für alle, die ihre Fähigkeiten verbessern möchten. Wenn dieses Video Eure Leidenschaft für das Zeichnen mit Bleistift geweckt hat, dann schickt mir einfach eine E-Mail und lasst uns gemeinsam eure Reise in die Welt des realistischen Zeichnens mit Bleistift beginnen.
Kleiner Kurs, große Wirkung. Maximal 12 Teilnehmer\*innen! Anmeldung:
[kifan@pakd-gallery.com](mailto:kifan@pakd-gallery.com)
Sichere dir deinen Platz, bevor alles ausgebucht ist.
Dienstag 11:00 - 14:00 Uhr.
25€ für eine einzelne 3- stündige Einheit 200€ für ein 10er-Paket, flexibles einlösbar.
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Myofascial Release Workshop - Neck, Back & Shoulders
**Selfcare Sunday:** Learn about the fascinating fascia network in your body and experience deep relief and relaxation in a 90-minute guided self-massage.
Using slow, gentle self-massage techniques with balls, we specifically target and release tight tissue in neck, shoulders and back and restore mobility. As tension releases on a physical level, many people notice that stress drops away too - the body feels lighter and the mind becomes quieter. This practice is especially supportive if you experience everyday stress, mental overload, stiffness or mild movement restrictions - whether from desk work, caring for others, sports and fitness training, or simply daily life.
You'll be gifted with a set of balls and simple techniques you can use at home anytime.
No experience needed - come alone or grab your best friend or your partner, everyone is welcome!
**Location:** Green Yoga Friedrichshain, Gärtnerstraße 3, 10245 Berlin
**Price:** Single Class + 25€ or USC + 25€
**Limited Spots:** Reserve your spot by booking the class via USC or Studio schedule + pay 25€ at event
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
AI Walk & Create: Futurium Edition
(This event is more than full, please don't register anymore. To stay up-to-date [join our newsletter](https://socialrising.com/join "https://socialrising.com/join") or follow us on [Luma](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising"))
Let’s make Futurium come alive!
*Night at the Museum? Close enough.*
Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize.
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🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready!
To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins.
⚠️ The "Fine Print"
* Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required).
* No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app.
* Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event!
🔍 What are these tools?
If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations:
* Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility.
* Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production.
🚀 Further Recommended Generators:
* Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video).
* Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model.
* Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics.
* Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips.
* OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik)
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We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events!
**Most important information**
* The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join)
* If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities.
* If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\.
**What do participants & speakers think?**
"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom)
"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review)
"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host.
"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle.
**Our story**
In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide.
Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections!
**Virtual events**
We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)).
Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/)
**What is this meetup for?**
* Get to know new people in the social media space
* Share experiences with like-minded people
* Listen to inspiring lightning talks
* Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators
* Motivating each other
* Finding opportunities to work together
* Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups
* Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you
* ... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together!
**Your host**
Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn!
\*\*... and now?\*\*
* Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk).
* Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer).
* Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents).
* Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents).
* Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation).
* Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups).
See you at the event!
Matteo & the Social Rising Team
Productive Sunday Morning - Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all work welcome)
Hey everyone!
I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂
To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique:
**50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks.
It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique).
Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background.
I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-)
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AGENDA:
* **15min Intro**
* Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today
* **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...*
* ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones)
* ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc.
* Repeat
* Conclude and celebrate your progress
Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊
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We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵
**\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***
How We Know: AI Agents, Intuition, and Community
Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub invites you to our open event:
**📌 Program**
**1\. Icebreaker**
A guided, networking practice to warm up the room and build connection.
**2\. Talk "AI agents: not just hype"**
How LLM-based agents are changing knowledge work. A Preparedness Framework
**Speaker:** [Gleb Kalinin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebkalinin/) — solopreneur, AI educator, agentic knowledge management tools develop, artist, TEDx speaker, Global Shapers alumnus.
**3\. Talk "How humans make sense of the unknown"**
We’ll explore “non-rational” ways of knowing — intuition, symbolism, ritual, embodied experience — using shamanic traditions as one case study. Critical, non-dogmatic, and practice-oriented.
**Speaker:** [Kamil Burkhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-burkhanov/) — strategy consultant, self-exploration enthusiast, therapy modalities facilitator (IFS, Gestalt, IMTT), (neo)-shamanism researcher.
**4\. Short community overview**
A quick intro to Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub: what we are, what we do, and how to join.
**Speaker:** [Adelina Gevorkian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelina-gevorkian/) — product owner, GenAI builder & strategist, community organizer, meta-skills & impact projects facilitator.
⚠️ **Important note**
Doors open at *12:00 PM*, and we start *strictly at 12:15 PM*.
To avoid distractions, **entry will not be permitted after the program begins**. If you are unable to arrive on time but still wish to attend, please contact the organizers as far in advance as possible.
Spieletreff im Go
Sehr gerne Familien mit Kindern! Achtung ab sofort nur noch bis 27 Jahre!!!(Ausnahme Familien mit Kindern). Wir spielen jeden letzten Sonntag im go Brett- und Kartenspiele. Es sind viele Spiele da und es können auch Spiele mitgebracht werden. Jeder ist willkommen. Pro Spieler müssen ein Euro Raumnutzungsgebühr gezahlt werden.
Screenwriting Focus Group | Filmmakers & Movie Nerds
**🎬 Screenwriters' Meetup Invitation 🎬**
This meetup is for anyone passionate about storytelling—whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, producer, or someone with a great idea looking for the right collaborators. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your screenplay, this is the perfect space to create, collaborate, and refine your work.
In this session, we explore the question **“What is real?”** in the context of **artificial intelligence and humanity**.
The session is structured in three parts. During the first 30 minutes, we will explore the theme together and gather as many perspectives, experiences, observations, and ideas as possible. The next 30 minutes we will write a short story based on the question *“What is real?”*, using artificial intelligence and humanity as our creative framework.
If you have the time beforehand, take a moment to reflect on the theme. What is your personal relationship to artificial intelligence and the question of what is real? How does it feel? What experiences—your own or those of people around you—come to mind? You don’t need to prepare anything in writing. Just come with a clear point of view and a few thoughts you’ve already considered.
In the last hour we will share our stories and explore them together in depth.
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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 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
Yarn Social at Northwest Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.
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**
TBA
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
12:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room on the library lowest level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.
Blacklick Woods Hike
Join for a two mile hike at beautiful Blacklick Woods Metro Park leaving from the base of the canopy walk. This hike is mostly flat on gravel and paved trails. Come and enjoy another warm springing hike with us.
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


























