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Google AI: Gemma NPCs + The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally
Google AI: Gemma NPCs + The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally
In this session of HKWD we dive into the world of local models with Google AI. The evening will be held at Garage society with their support along with AngelFlow. The night is split into two parts. One on video game development of Non Player Characters and using GenAI and the other will be The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally with WebGPU. **Talk 1: Video game development of Non Player Characters and using GenAI** Using AI in video games is not a new idea and has been used a long time for things like game mechanics, character movements, path finding, dynamic levels and maps. However using it for non playable charters is new and Google Gemma is designed exactly for that. We take a look at how to get up and running with Gemma in Unity and some of the alternatives. **Gemma** Google has a great library designed just for Non Player Characters and we will explore how to use it in Unity. https://ai.google.dev/gdc **About Rhys Turner** Co founder, Creative Technologist and Director, Tronica Rhys Turner is a Creative Technologist and Innovation Technologist, specialising in the intersection of technology, design, and luxury experiences. With a background in emerging technologies, AI, and interactive media, he explores innovative ways to enhance digital storytelling and customer engagement. His work focuses on blending creativity with technical innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital craftsmanship in the fashion and beauty industries. **Talk 2: The Browser is the Brain: Running Google Gemma Locally with WebGPU** While many associate AI with heavy cloud costs and latency, Google’s Gemma is small and efficient enough to run directly in the user's browser. In this session, Frankie (GDG Hong Kong) explores the frontier of "Local AI" for the web. We will discuss how developers can use Google’s tools to run Gemma models on-device via WebGPU. This approach eliminates API costs and privacy concerns, allowing web developers to create highly responsive, AI-powered interfaces that feel as fluid as a modern video game—all without a backend. **About Frankie Wu** Organiser, GDG Hong Kong As an Al Engineer, Frankie’s role revolves around leveraging Large Language Models and data mining to innovate news analytics. His recent academic journey culminated with a Master's in Computer Science from The University of Hong Kong, focusing on financial computing which complements his current work. Frankie’s expertise in Python and passion for machine learning empower him to contribute to large enterprise digital transformation. The fusion of risk management principles from his bachelor's degree and psychological insights helps him craft Al solutions that are not only technically sound but also contextually aware, enhancing the strategic decision-making process. **Sponsors and supporting partner** [Tronica](https://tronica.io/) - HKWD sponsor [Angelflow](https://www.angelflow.vc/) - supporting partner [Garage Society](https://www.thegaragesociety.com/) - supporting partner **Event notes** * This event is first come first serve and will be letting people in on a capacity basis * food and drinks buy by the bar * vip reserved seats upon request







 **Schedule** 7:00 - Welcome mingle
7:15 - Talk 1 7:45 - talk 2 8:15 - Q&A 8:30 - Forum and mingle Join our discord for better communication https://discord.com/invite/k6zSjSZUUE We are looking for:
A venue Presenters
Volunteers
Sponsors
If this is you please reach out. Join Zoom Meeting
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Laugh Lab @ Beats – Comedy Open Mic
Laugh Lab @ Beats – Comedy Open Mic
Jokes go under the microscope in the Laugh Lab! Comics test their material on you, the audience – laugh, groan or just shout a rating out of 10, it's all good feedback. WARNING: may include workshopping of punchlines. *Comedy by Beats* brings laughs, drinks, and good vibes to Central every week. Grab a cocktail, grab a seat, or grab the mic – it’s open to everyone. **📅 Every Tuesday \| 🕗 Show starts 8pm \(Happy hour 7–10pm\!\)** 📍 6/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street 雲咸街63號 巴力大廈6樓 **💸 FREE admission \| 🎤 Performer sign\-up onsite** Come early for the drinks, stay for the laughs.
Queen Elizabeth table tennis
Queen Elizabeth table tennis
$20 for 2 hours
Intermediate Tango Lesson
Intermediate Tango Lesson
In this course we build on the significant benefits gained in the Fundamentals of Argentine Tango, while focussing on improvsation and creativity. You will learn different aspect of Tango to gain a better understanding of the dance. The classes can be attended on a drop-in basis, however is designed for dancer who has tango basic skills & finish improver 1& 2 in order to have a good chance of fully understanding the aspects we work on. *Minimum 1 year of tango dancing experience required. Programme: Turn position 1-8 Enrosques technique Musicality (Musical Pauses + Musical Phrases) Pivoting technique Loop Patterns from turn position 1-8 Embellishment **Milonga & Vals** https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/b/e/600_466711166.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/f/9/7/600_460568087.jpeg http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/7/a/7/600_458751111.jpeg
Public Social HackJam
Public Social HackJam
This is Dim Sum Labs' Public HackJam meet. Free! Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are an engineer, designer, programmer, artist, creator, innovator, visionary, entrepreneur, or inventor, join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversations. Or better yet, bring your projects, ask for help, and show them off. This is also your chance to test the space before becoming a member. Members have access to the space and all the [equipment within](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/equipment/), 24/7 for a very reasonable price! For details, [please see our website](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/become-a-member-of-dim-sum-labs/). Calling for show-and-tell: if you want to share your projects on coding, making, art, and tech venture projects, come jam with us on HackJam. We can accommodate and help you promote here. Contact us here or via the means listed below. Being Hong Kong's longest-running Hackerspace (since 2011), we are happy to host you, who may: * Be coming from out-of-town * Be from other Hacker/Maker/co-working spaces * Want to get hands-on and create * Wish to network with high-quality, friendly, like-minded people * Be curious about what all this is about * Just want to have a drink while coding. Can't arrive at the start time? Drop in when you can make it :) For more information, check out our website at [https://www.dimsumlabs.com](https://www.dimsumlabs.com), or chat with us (we are happy to chat with you): * Telegram: https://t.me/dimsumlabs * IRC Chat: #dimsumlabs on https://libera.chat/
Tuesday Tango INTERMEDIATE Lesson
Tuesday Tango INTERMEDIATE Lesson
#### INTERMEDIATE LESSON Dancer will revisits the basics of Argentine Tango in improver lessons. By improving on the technique and the fundamental elements of the dance the aim is to prepare participants for further growth in Tango. You should at least finished 16 beginner lessons & advised by Tango instructors to join Improver lessons. \*Improver 2 (up to one year of Tango experience) Programme * Tango embrace (Salon & Mionguero Style) * Walking technique with Parallel & Cross system * Musicality – Different walks for different music * Connection & balance exercises * Ochos & giros (figures of eight & turns) * Basic 6 & pattern: Changes of direction https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/a/4/600_466711140.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/3/6/f/600_462493167.jpeg https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/0/event_461221408.jpeg
Free fitness training 體能訓練 @中山紀念公園 #438
Free fitness training 體能訓練 @中山紀念公園 #438
心肺訓練,速度訓練,循環訓練,高強度間歇性訓練... 做乜都好,肯去做已經成功左一半,運動好訓練好,唔使同其他人比,同自己比就可以喇 IG: j.lim_trainsanity_fitness **如下雨,訓練地點會改到體育館後門有蓋空地**

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HKBMS🇭🇰香港及世界新聞娛樂化WhatsApp群
HKBMS🇭🇰香港及世界新聞娛樂化WhatsApp群
用另類角度🧠👽🫀👻😈🌝看香港及世界新聞,一按即入,歡迎分享給親友加入 https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cpc6EqzJYn7LaMZtlYXIaB?mode=gi_t
2026年 3月份 – 休閒週末 閱讀分享
2026年 3月份 – 休閒週末 閱讀分享
【歡迎只作旁聽,會作分享的書友優先】 1. 活動目標:希望大家能夠分享閱讀心得,開開心心共渡週末。 2. 地點:歡迎參加者提議,消費自付。 3. 時間:下午2時至5時(3小時) 4. 活動流程:以廣東話為主,輪流分享閱讀所見所聞,其他人輪流發問。希望各人藉此更能深刻了解書本知識,用更多不同角度探索書本, 互相啟發及學習。 5. 參加者需帶備一本已經閱讀80%或以上的書本 (中英文書皆可),歡迎絕大部分主題:勵志、心理、商業、股票、旅遊、運動、健美、中西醫療、哲學、散文、美術、種植、歷史、學習方法等等。不接受漫畫、雜誌、報章及任何淫褻不雅之讀物。 6. 活動在午餐 / 下午茶中進行。 7. 失約和習慣性最後一刻退出的成員,將從成員名單中刪除。 8. 若有候補名單,曾經失約和曾經最後一刻退出的成員,他們當次出席的名額將給予其他候補成員。 9. 其他事項:活動期間,參加者應小心看管個人財物,如有任何損失,本會概不負任何責任。
Meditation!
Meditation!
Join us every Wednesday evening for an Introduction to Meditation! We meet up to do a guided Buddhist meditation together. Before the meditation starts, there will be a short talk to introduce and explain who we are and how the meditation works. If you are new to Buddhism or meditation, it is an ideal place to start. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge for coming along. Hope to see you there!
🎼A Cappella+👄Beatbox+🎭Physical Theatre👩🏼‍🎤一舖清唱+學員 總結演出
🎼A Cappella+👄Beatbox+🎭Physical Theatre👩🏼‍🎤一舖清唱+學員 總結演出
Presented by: “一舖清唱”專業無伴奏合唱藝術家團隊、進階無伴奏合唱訓練班、人聲口技工作坊(二) 、形體工作坊(二)之學員 [Yat Po Singers (Professional A Cappella Artists), the participants of the Advanced A Cappella Classes, Beatbox Workshops II, and Physical Theatre Workshop II] #當中有我Isa+組員Lawrence演出。如果想參加“一舖清唱”下期訓練,可以問我哋。 [One member and I will show up in the performance.] ##此次活動為個別進場。[This event is without group seat arrangement.] 日期:2026年3月15日(星期日) 時間:3:00pm-4:30pm 地點:荃灣大會堂演奏廳 座位: 自由劃位(先排隊入場就可獲取好座置) 主辦單位:一舖清唱, 康文署 Date: 15 March, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm Address: Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Seating: No seating is set and seats are served on first-come-first-served basis Organization: Yat Po Singers, LCSD MeetUp費用:免費,(亦接受捐贈) 報名:按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)電郵地址(予QR code碼入場), 4)你想參與唱歌/舞蹈/作曲/編劇/其他藝術?-> 確認入選活動 MeetUp fee: Free,(also receive donation) Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Email address( for QR code entry ticket) 4)Would u like to learn some music/ dance/ song-composing/ film production/ any arts issue? \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]
Comedy Open Mic @ Not 2 Sweet
Comedy Open Mic @ Not 2 Sweet
Sign up at the venue to perform. Performers get one free drink. Free to watch.
🛎️春季飯局🛎️
[1303 春季多元化任食火鍋@家嫂一家大小] 🍽️
🛎️春季飯局🛎️ [1303 春季多元化任食火鍋@家嫂一家大小] 🍽️
🛎️春季飯局🛎️ 《第二組 豐衣築食吃喝會》 [1303 多元化任食火鍋@家嫂一家大小] 🍽️ 日期:3月13日(五) 時間:1700-2130 飯店:尖沙咀家嫂一家大小 消費:每位$500(每位$448+SC10%+EF$7) Event fee :$17/位(已包括) 人數:4位起訂枱 訂金:參加者必先付訂$200留位/不設退款 Host: CC ❇️付款方法❇️ (每位參加者入組前,需付$200訂金) ⭐️入群前,host會通知你付款方法 ⭐️付款後, 請通知& whatsapp CC入數留收據, 才能入臨時群⭐️ ⭐️歡迎當日早到/遲到/早退,不歡迎突然飛機友,付款後如未能參加,必須要搵到群組成員代替出席,不設退款。 💖火鍋店食材特色清單💖 ⭐️可以食足5小時火鍋店 ⭐️即叫即制無限添食小點(20款)(多人食叫多款不同味道)👍 ⭐️環遊海鮮刺身船 ⭐️野味花膠雞煲 ⭐️任食火鍋配料 ⭐️8款手搖飲品/養生茶/啤酒(任叫取) ⭐️馳名花膠老火湯底 ⭐️雪糕/雪條 ✡️最早可1730入場食野, 🔯last order在2130 ✡️可以坐到2200 ✡️此飯局最好多人參加,叫小食/食料多元化齊齊食好野! 食神的你,不能錯過💪👍 ⚠️溫馨提示:~ 1.歡迎成員邀請朋友參加 2.不歡迎臨時消失飛機友,當成員付款後,如未能出席,自找成員頂位,不設退款,故此考慮清楚報名參加活動!如真正未能出席,請自動自覺退組,在meetup轉“not-going。 3.若發現成員經常性臨時飛機友,會列入黑名單,望成員尊重自己,尊重本組活動。 4.Host有最終活動決定權。 (家嫂一家大小資料):~ 家嫂一家大小 網址: https://s.openrice.com/QrbS0V28B00~upn8FBA 地址: 尖沙咀堪富利士道8號格蘭中心3樓 電話: 28778018 ===================
【PTHK 推介】AI 賦能 GTM 策略:打破單線流程,極速製作產品營銷影片及圖表
【PTHK 推介】AI 賦能 GTM 策略:打破單線流程,極速製作產品營銷影片及圖表
作為產品經理 (Product Manager),在策劃 Go-to-Market (GTM) 策略時,你是否常感到受制於傳統的「單線」製作流程?等待設計素材、排期製作影片,往往令產品測試市場 (Market Validation) 的節奏變得緩慢。 ProductTank Hong Kong 很榮幸能協辦由 **[Women Techmakers Hong Kong (WTMHK)](https://wtmhk.org/)**[ ](https://wtmhk.org/)及 **[香港 AI 培訓學院](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/)** 主辦的 [IWD 2026](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/international-womens-day-2026-break-the-pattern-4815997) 工作坊。是次活動將從實戰角度出發,教導產品經理如何利用 AI 工具打破舊有的單線枷鎖,實現「多軌並行」的高效創作。 **🚀 產品經理為何不能錯過?** * **加速 GTM 週期:** 學習如何利用 AI 快速生成高質素的**資訊圖表 (Infographics)** 及**產品營銷影片 (Product Marketing Videos)**,讓你能在資源有限的情況下,更快速地向持份者及用戶展示產品價值。 * **打破「一鍵生成」迷思:** AI 不是魔法按鈕,而是強大的協作工具。導師將分享如何精準運用 AI 工具鏈,提升創意產能,而非單純依賴隨機生成。 * **實戰導師陣容:** 由擁有 20 年影視製作及 AI 教育經驗的 **[Rannes Man (文恩澄)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/instructors)**,聯同擅長將 AI 融入商業營運的 **[Leonard Lam (林漢然)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/instructors)** 親自教授,結合技術、藝術與商業思維。 **🌟 全力支持 Women Techmakers IWD 2026** **[ProductTank Hong Kong](https://meetup.com/producttank-hong-kong/)** 全力支持 [Women Techmakers Hong Kong](https://wtmhk.org/) 的 [International Women's Day (IWD) 2026 活動系列](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/international-womens-day-2026-break-the-pattern-4815997),與科技女性一同實踐今年主題「Break the Pattern」。除了是次工作坊,我們亦熱切期待並全力支持將[於 ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-techmakers-hong-kong-international-womens-day-break-the-pattern-tickets-1982799593961)**[3月28日假 Google Hong Kong 辦公室舉行的 IWD 年度旗艦活動](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-techmakers-hong-kong-international-womens-day-break-the-pattern-tickets-1982799593961)**,屆時將有更多精彩內容,敬請留意! **📅 活動詳情** **WTMHK x 香港 AI 培訓學院 IWD 2026 工作坊:打破數碼營銷單線枷鎖:AI多軌製作宣傳影片** * **日期:** 2026年3月13日 (星期五) * **時間:** 晚上 7:30 - 9:30 (GMT+8) * **地點:** [香港 AI 培訓學院 (Hong Kong AI-SOLVE Academy)](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/) * **地址:** Unit 601, 6/F, Eastmark, 九龍灣常悅道 21 號 * **主辦:** [Women Techmakers Hong Kong](https://wtmhk.org/), [香港 AI 培訓學院](https://www.hkai-solve-academy.com/) * **協辦:** [ProductTank Hong Kong](https://meetup.com/producttank-hong-kong/) **立即報名,掌握 AI 營銷製作新技能:[➡️ 報名連結](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wtmhk-x-ai-iwd-2026-ai-tickets-1982757804969)**

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Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)! \-\-\- Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games. We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA