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#### 🌍 CONNECT. INSPIRE. TRAVEL. REPEAT. **Travelers Loop** is a global community for people who travel with purpose. We connect travelers through real stories, cultural exchange, and shared experiences. ### **What is a Loop Night?** Loop Night is an **offline gathering** for travelers who value depth over checklists. It’s a space to connect with like-minded people, exchange real travel stories, and explore new perspectives on places, cultures, and the journey itself. A place to share your experience, learn from others, and meet potential travel partners for future adventures 🤝 **If you’re tired of:** — Overpacked events — Meaningless small talks — Awkward standing with a glass waiting for someone to make an eye contact And you’d rather talk about: — the moment a place changed you — your best travel story and present it to everyone — a culture shock that shifted your perspective Then this is your room. It’s an intimate, structured, high-quality space designed for meaningful connection. ### **What to expect** 🧠 **Interactive quiz** 🧉 **Mate ceremony** 🎤 **Story sharing** — tell a short story about your most recent or favorite adventure *(contact us in advance and we’ll provide a simple PPT template)* 💬 **Open networking** and meaningful conversations ### **Who it’s for** 🌱 Curious travelers who value culture, context, and real experience 🧭 Solo adventurers looking for meaningful connections and future travel buddies 🌎 People who see travel as a way to connect, learn, and grow — not just move from place to place 🕹 **HOW TO JOIN** Spots are limited to keep the atmosphere personal and high-quality. **To attend:** Send a message to confirm your spot. Once confirmed, bring ARS 12.000 in cash, OR [here's the payment link ](https://luma.com/2ktsyi0v)**[👈](https://luma.com/ftst2buenosaires)**(if it doesn't work, we'll leave the same link in the comment section). No random drop-ins. We curate the room intentionally. **🌍 CONNECT. INSPIRE. TRAVEL. REPEAT.** Travelers Loop isn’t a networking event. It’s a conversation space for people who move through the world differently. **If that resonates — join us.**

**👉 [REGISTRO](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3422950/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=RHCTL1260000471480)** Te invitamos a una sesión donde exploraremos las nuevas **herramientas de AI** que Red Hat ofrece para que tu plataforma avance al siguiente nivel: * **Apoyo automatizado a los developers** * **Análisis y resolución de problemas en las aplicaciones** * **Mejor reutilización y aprovechamiento de recursos existentes.** Un encuentro para conocer de cerca herramientas como **Red Hat Openshift Lightspeed, Developer Lightspeed, Model Context Protocols (MCPs)** y otros avances que están transformando la forma de construir, desplegar y escalar aplicaciones inteligentes sobre **Red Hat OpenShift**. Si querés potenciar tus flujos de desarrollo y operaciones con IA, descubrir casos reales y conectar con la comunidad, no te pierdas esta sesión. ¡Te esperamos con snacks y bebidas! **👉 [REGISTRO](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3422950/redhatfieldeventspreregnoappform/page/landingregistrationpage?sc_cid=RHCTL1260000471480)** ***Registro único a través del link. Evento con capacidad limitada*.**

**We are migrating to LUMA, sign up here:** [https://luma.com/vulreh8x](https://luma.com/vulreh8x?utm_source=meetup_body) ## ​***IMPORTANT CHANGE OF DATE/TIME*** Hi Digital Nomads, **💫** Every week we meet with an international crowd and we’re back at our nomads cave, **Behind Bar**! Don’t worry about the summer heat, we’ve got the AC blasting inside! ❄️🌻 ​​ ​​ 📍🕗 Feel welcome @ **Behind Bar** \| Costa Rica 4933 \| **THURSDAY 12 MARCH**: 8.30pm - 12.30am 🍺🍹 Happy Hour from 9 until 10pm & the best in house drinks ever - **please ask for your wristband & use the bar at the front!** 🎵🎤 DJ or music all night! **[⚡🎟️ ](https://luma.com/up2puot5?utm_source=meetup_body)*[RSVP now!](https://luma.com/vulreh8x?utm_source=meetup_body)*** [https://luma.com/vulreh8x](https://luma.com/vulreh8x?utm_source=meetup_body) And as always... come as you are & enjoy the show! 💃🕺 Keep spreading the ‘For Nomads by Nomads’ love 💕 See you THURSDAY 12 MARCH! Abrazo grande 🤗 **Team BA Digital Nomads** Agus & Darío *** ​​​*🍻👉 Tip: join our [WhatsApp groups](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuU9uzsvgrp6HnJB6pQmlD) and meet/inspire/share with thousands of other digital nomads.* PS: If you enjoy the BA Digital Nomads community, you can **support us by “buying us a coffee” at [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn).** Your contribution helps us cover our Meetup and Luma subscriptions and keeps our events free and fun for everyone. Thanks for being part of this community! 🙏

How does it work? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. What do we talk about at Spanglish?: Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like! Who attends Spanglish? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills. How much does it cost? AR$10000 at the event. Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000 Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires *** ►HOW TO BE PART? Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you! ►HOW DOES IT WORK? Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers. There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning. ►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH? Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.

On Fire es un Grupo que esta formado hace mas de 8 años. Estamos rearmando equipos y convocando nuevos jugadores NO IMPORTA si jugas bien o mal, lo importante es que quieras divertirte y pasar un momento agradable. Jugamos en Cano Futbol - Santiago del Estero 1253 - CABA Inscribite, conocenos, y veras que venis a Jugar cada Jueves. La idea es que puedas reservar tu lugar para jugar todo el mes. Los valores de las canchas son muy accesibles. Escribinos al 011-3640 5900

🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 Have you ever experienced this? You meet someone on the dance floor, share a rhythm, a glance, a smile. You don’t even know their name, yet you feel a sense of connection and human unity. That’s Biodanza. 🔹 **What to expect?** ✔️ Connecting with others in an authentic way — this time through the body ✔️ No steps, no choreography. Two left feet are welcome! ✔️ Inspiring movement invitations that awaken your inner child and reveal hidden potentials If you’re ready to dive into the unknown and meet others in a direct, playful, and unpredictable way, this is your call! Remember: our bodies don’t lie — they simply express what is alive within us. 📍 **Where?** Centro Cultural “La Insólita”, Lezica 4044 (Almagro) 💰 **How much?** 23000$ If you come with a friend: there is a 2 for 1 promotion! 🙋🏼‍♀️ **Who?** Your facilitator is Valerie Kattenfeld. She was trained by the family of the founders of Biodanza and loves guiding group processes that foster human connection in safe, non-judgmental spaces — using dance as her main tool. 👟 **What to bring?** Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily, both standing and on the floor. Bring a bottle of water. ☕ **And afterwards?** Join us for a coffee at Diletto nearby! **FOLLOW US** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](Instagram) *** 💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂 ¿Alguna vez viviste esta experiencia? Conocés a alguien en la pista de baile, comparten un ritmo, una mirada, una sonrisa. Ni siquiera sabés su nombre y, sin embargo, sentís una complicidad y una profunda conexión humana. Eso es Biodanza. 🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?** ✔️ Conectar con otras personas de manera auténtica — esta vez a través del cuerpo ✔️ Sin pasos, sin coreografías. ¡Bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos! ✔️ Propuestas de movimiento inspiradoras que despiertan tu niño interior y evocan potenciales tapadas Si estás lista/o para sumergirte en lo desconocido y encontrarte con otras personas de una manera directa, lúdica e impredecible, esta es tu invitación. Recordá: el cuerpo no miente, simplemente expresa lo que está vivo en nuestro interior. 📍 **¿Dónde?** Centro Cultural “La Insólita”, Lezica 4044 (Almagro) 💰 **¿Cuánto?** 23.000$ Si venis con alguien hay una promo 2x1! 🙋🏼‍♀️ **¿Quién?** La facilitadora es Valerie Kattenfeld. Se formó con la familia de los fundadores de Biodanza y le apasiona acompañar procesos grupales que fomentan la conexión humana en espacios seguros y libres de juicio, utilizando la danza como herramienta principal. 👟 **¿Qué traer?** Vení con ropa cómoda que te permita moverte con facilidad, tanto de pie como en el suelo. Traé una botella de agua. ☕ **¿Y después?** ¡Después de Biodanza podés sumarte a un café en Diletto, que queda cerquita! **SEGUINOS** **INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld** [https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](instagram)

Saldremos a navegar en mi velero desde mariana Puerto Norte (ubicada en Palermo, frente a aeroparque Jorge Newbery) Av. Rafael Obligado 4899. IG: velebaires https://youtu.be/S5EjxJGS15Q El precio por persona es de $20.000. Soy instructor de náutica, si quieren les puedo enseñar a navegar. Realice el curso de Piloto de yate (habilitación que permite cruzar Oceanos) * No necesitas tener experiencia. * En caso de lluvia, se suspende. * Trae ropa cómoda, nada en especial. * Sugerimos llegar 10 minutos antes de la salida. * Cupos disponibles por orden de llegada. * No incluye comida ni bebidas. Puedes traer lo que quieras (no están permitidas las bebidas alcohólicas) * La serie de mi velero tomó fama por su seguridad y fortaleza, ya que cruzó el Océano Atlántico y navegó de Ushuaia al Polo Norte ida y vuelta. Nos reunimos en la entrada del Puerto.

🚨 **¡Última hora!** 🚨 ✨ **Podés venir a pasar la tarde del viernes por solo $50k** (*Incluye comidas)* Es una gran oportunidad para **vivir la experiencia**, compartir el espacio y **encontrarte con colegas de la comunidad** 🤝 Si te quedaste con ganas de sumarte… **¡Éste puede ser tu momento!** 🙌 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎲🌍 Se viene una nueva edición del Play for Agile Latam** El encuentro mundial de quienes creemos en el juego como motor de transformación. 📅 Cuándo: del 13 al 15 de marzo 🧩 Qué: 3 días de Open Space, inmersión, juegos, conversaciones y red. **👉 ¿Qué es Open Space?** Un formato sin agenda cerrada, donde las personas proponen los temas que les importan, se arman conversaciones reales y cada quien se mueve hacia donde puede aprender, aportar y jugar de verdad. **👥 ¿A quién está dirigido?** A líderes, facilitadores, coaches, consultores, agilistas, profesionales de RRHH, educación y a todas las personas que trabajan con equipos, cultura y cambio… y que creen que el juego no es una pausa, sino una forma seria de transformar. **📍 Dónde: Los Cuatro Amaneceres Mercedes** Nueva ubicación. Nuevo destino. Es-pec-ta-cu-lar. A solo 1 hora del centro de Buenos Aires. **🔥 Qué haremos:** Lo de siempre… pero con ganas acumuladas. Juegos aplicados a equipos, liderazgo y cultura. Nuevas dinámicas para transformar el trabajo. Conversaciones reales, inspiración, comunidad viva y muchas, muchas sorpresas. Si sos de los que creen que jugando se habla en serio, este es tu lugar 🙌🎮 👉 Preinscribite y asegurá tu cupo: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAWiaX9AEx0zbiyiVj3JjPXN3nfN_UbILKjjDYBtw8lQBxRQ/viewform Nos vemos en marzo, player 💥

Hay que confirmar asistencia via whatsapp. Vamos a encontrarnos a hablar e idear planes de ejecución para nuestros objetivos personales, espirituales, y profesionales.

🎲 Play4Agile quiere que cada vez haya más gente jugando. Y si nunca viniste, te cuento qué es: Es una experiencia de aprendizaje en formato Open Space, donde las personas proponen los temas que quieren conversar y trabajar. No hay agenda cerrada. No hay panelistas. No hay público pasivo. Hay personas reales trayendo desafíos reales, jugando en serio para aprender y transformar su forma de liderar y trabajar. Por eso lanzamos el Pase de un día 👇 🌿 Puedes venir el sábado para disfrutar de: 🎲 Juegos con propósito. 💬 Conversaciones que importan. ☕ Mates y comunidad. 🌳 Naturaleza. 🤝 Networking con colegas de todo LATAM. 📍 Los Cuatro Amaneceres – Buenos Aires 💰 Pase de día: $80.000 🍽️ Incluye desayuno + almuerzo + merienda No es una conferencia. No es un curso tradicional. Es un día que puede cambiar cómo liderás, cómo aprendés y con quién conectás. 🔥 No te lo podés perder. Elegí tu día y venite. 👉info al +5491164094670 Nos vemos en marzo, player 💥

**COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays** 📅 Every Friday ⏰ From 21:00 📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, Buenos Aires The weekly meeting point for travelers and locals who want to share languages, travel stories, and a great night out. Expect an easy-going crowd, good music, and a party that keeps going. ✨ What to expect * Multilingual crowd (stickers to show your languages) * Travel-story ice-breakers * International playlist * Free entry Come solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome. RSVP here and we’ll save you a spot. *** **COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays** 📅 Todos los viernes ⏰ Desde las 21:00 📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, CABA Punto de encuentro semanal para viajeros y locales que quieren compartir idiomas, historias de viaje y una buena noche. Buena onda, música variada y fiesta hasta tarde. ✨ Qué encontrarás * Grupo multilingüe (etiquetas para mostrar idiomas) * Dinámicas para compartir historias * Playlist internacional * Entrada libre Ven solo o acompañado – todos son bienvenidos. Confirma asistencia y guardamos tu lugar.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDycCG1Qqe4ICrrW55cMK7?mode=hqrt1 Attendance confirmation Participation is confirmed in two steps: by registering for the event on Meetup and confirming again via WhatsApp on the day of the session. This coworking gathering is meant to create a relaxed space where people can work, exchange ideas, and connect with others in a friendly atmosphere. We do not aim for large or crowded events, but for a comfortable environment. If there are not enough confirmations during the day of the event, the session may be rescheduled. We invite you to share a weekly afternoon of work in Recoleta, in a comfortable and quiet coworking space, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This coworking meetup is designed for remote professionals, independent workers, digital nomads, researchers, writers, freelancers, and creatives who usually work online from their laptops. Just bring your laptop or work materials. The proposal is to work together, with each person focused on their own tasks, while sharing a calm and respectful environment. This is primarily a coworking space, with openness to social interaction, shared breaks, or simply getting to know new people, making new friends, or professional contacts. The venue has a café, spacious coworking areas, and lounge areas. You may also join the WhatsApp group, where we will share some social activities starting in January, for those interested in activities outside the coworking space and schedule. Location: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Please confirm your attendance via Meetup before each meeting. Practical note: Some large tables have built-in power outlets with limited space. We recommend bringing USB cables or adapters. There are also wall outlets available. ------------------------- Te invitamos a compartir una tarde semanal de trabajo en Recoleta, en un espacio de coworking cómodo y tranquilo, de 15:00 a 18:00 hs, con tu computadora o materiales de trabajo. Este meetup de coworking está pensado para profesionales remotos, trabajadores independientes, nómadas digitales, investigadores, escritores, freelancers y creativos que suelen trabajar online desde sus laptops. La propuesta es trabajar en grupo, con cada persona enfocada en sus propias tareas, compartiendo un entorno calmo y respetuoso. Este es principalmente un espacio de coworking, con apertura a la interacción social, descansos compartidos, o simplemente conocer nuevas personas, hacer nuevos amigos o contactos profesionales. El lugar cuenta con cafetería, amplios espacios de coworking y salas de estar. También podés unirte al grupo de WhatsApp, donde iremos compartiendo algunos eventos sociales a partir de enero, para quienes estén interesados en actividades sociales fuera del espacio y horario del coworking. Lugar: Work Café Recoleta – Av. Santa Fe 1634, CABA Te pedimos confirmar asistencia por Meetup antes de cada encuentro. Nota práctica: Algunas mesas grandes tienen tomas integradas con poco espacio. Recomendamos llevar cables USB o adaptadores. También hay enchufes en las paredes.

(Español debajo) Ready to get out of your comfort zone? Join us at a new SpeedFriendship edition 🥂 **The perfect opportunity to expand your social circle and forge connections in Buenos Aires.** 📍 **VENUE:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **TIME:** 9:00 p.m. 🌐 **Bilingual** **Event**: SPANISH AND ENGLISH 🎟️ $10,000, which includes a drink and free pizza slices. Immerse yourself in the game and engage in meaningful conversations with a **diverse group of four strangers**. Our dynamic format ensures you'll connect with various persons throughout the evening. **Event Schedule:** 🕗 9:00pm - Open doors and registration begins 🕤 9:30pm - Registration concludes 🕤 9:45pm - Kick off the activity 🕚 11:30pm - Activity concludes, allowing for free time to extend your newfound connections. There is also a Beerpong Tournament in the bar and later a dj and a dance floor **IMPORTANT:** *⚠️ In order to participate in the game **you have to assist before 9:30pm**. Otherwise there might not be available spots to participate. If you cannot make it on time, you´re still welcome to come and enjoy the evening outside the activity.* *⚠️ Registration is mandatory, if you didn´t sign up here before, you may be requested to wait in case someone doesn´t show up on time.* ⚠️ *Participation in the game is individual. The objective is to meet new friends, therefore, the game proposes to present ourselves as individual people.* ✨ [JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Follow us on instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Look at the pictures of other editions](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 Get ready to embark on this one-of-a-kind experience! Don't miss out and expand your social circle at our SpeedFriending. See you there! *SpeedFriendship Team* —------------------------------ ¿Listos para salir de la zona de confort? Súmate a una nueva edición de SpeedFriendship ☀️🥂 **La oportunidad perfecta para ampliar tu círculo social y forjar conexiones en Buenos Aires.** 📍 **LUGAR:** Buda Bar (Costa Rica 4667) ⌚ **HORA:** 21:00 horas. 🌐 Evento **Bilingüe**: ESPAÑOL E INGLÉS 🎟️ $10.000 que incluye un trago y bandejeo de pizza Anímate a hacer amigos mientras participas en conversaciones con un **grupo diverso de cuatro extraños**. Nuestro formato garantiza que conectarás con varias personas durante la noche. **Horarios del evento:** 🕗 21:00 - Apertura de puertas y comienzo de la inscripción 🕤 21:30 - Finaliza la inscripción 🕤 21:45 - Comienza la actividad 🕚 23:30 - La actividad finaliza, lo que permite tener tiempo libre para ampliar sus nuevas conexiones. El bar también tiene un torneo de Beerpong, y más tarde, un dj y una pista de baile *⚠️ Para poder participar en el juego **deberás asistir antes de las 21:30 horas**. De lo contrario, es posible que no haya plazas disponibles para participar. Si no puedes llegar a tiempo, aún puedes venir a disfrutar de la noche fuera de la actividad.* *⚠️ Tienes que estar registrado aquí previamente. De lo contrario puede ser solicitado que aguardes al final del ingreso para ver si alguien registrado no llega a tiempo.* ⚠️ *La participación en el juego es individual. El objetivo es conocer nuevos amigos, por lo tanto, el juego propone presentarnos como personas individuales.* ✨ [ÚNETE A NUESTRO GRUPO DE WHATSAPP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXZN2MVkGzSADssNSq9R40) ✨ **[Síguenos en Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meetups.ba)** 📷 [Mira las fotos de las últimas ediciones](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SRen7_pUv8w346Rl06U2WuoEUotSppTk?usp=sharing) 📷 ¡Prepárate para esta experiencia única! Amplía tu círculo social en el SpeedFriending. *SpeedFriendinship Team*

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

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

Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Porter’s Coffee House. Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!