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Schluss mit starren Systemen: Architektur ohne Sackgassen & KI ohne Limits
Frameworks, Patterns und Deployment-Modelle – oft steht die Architektur eines Systems schon fest, bevor überhaupt klar ist, was es leisten muss. Aber was, wenn wir den Spieß einfach umdrehen? In diesem Meetup decken wir auf, wie Architektur organisch aus den echten Qualitätszielen eines Systems entstehen kann. Stefan Priebsch zeigt, wie "Domain-Driven Architecture" funktioniert und warum wir uns nicht länger in voreiligen technologischen Sackgassen verrennen sollten.
Aber damit nicht genug: Auch in der KI-Welt stoßen wir an harte Grenzen. LLMs sind zwar die aktuellen Stars am Tech-Himmel, aber ihre klassischen Transformer-Modelle fressen Speicher und sprengen bei langen Sequenzen schnell das Budget. Anastasia Hort nimmt uns mit in die Zukunft und erklärt, warum „Liquid Foundation Models“ (LFMs) der nächste logische Schritt sind. Was wäre, wenn neuronale Netze so flexibel wie biologische Systeme und so effizient wie klassische Differentialgleichungen arbeiten könnten?
Sei dabei, wenn wir hinter die Kulissen blicken und die Evolution von zukunftssicheren Softwarearchitekturen und der nächsten KI-Generation beleuchten.
**\*\*\* Agenda \*\*\***
17:30 Uhr \| Doors open\. Schnapp' dir Snacks & Getränke\.
17:45 Uhr \| Welcome & Intro
18:00 Uhr \| Liquid Foundation Models: Jenseits klassischer LLMs \- Anastasia Hort
18:45 Uhr \| Domain\-Driven Architecture \- Stefan Priebsch
19:30 Uhr \| GetTogether
Wir sind Partner der ROSIK.
**\*\*\* Unsere Vorträge \*\*\***
**Liquid Foundation Models: Jenseits klassischer LLMs - Anastasia Hort**
LLMs haben in wenigen Jahren unsere Art zu arbeiten, zu programmieren und zu kommunizieren grundlegend verändert. Während manche sie skeptisch betrachten und andere sie nahezu vergöttern, suchen viele nach Wegen, ihr Potenzial effizient auszuschöpfen.
Doch klassische Transformer-Modelle stoßen zunehmend an ihre Grenzen: Die quadratische Komplexität der Attention und der speicherintensive KV-Cache machen die Verarbeitung langer Sequenzen extrem kostspielig.
Was wäre, wenn neuronale Netze so flexibel wie biologische Systeme und zugleich so effizient wie klassische Differentialgleichungen sein könnten? In diesem Vortrag werfen wir einen Blick auf eine neue Modellgeneration: Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs). Wir analysieren den Paradigmenwechsel von statischen Gewichten hin zu dynamischen, zeitkontinuierlichen Systemen.
**Domain-Driven Architecture - Stefan Priebsch**
Häufig entsteht Architektur sehr früh durch technologische Entscheidungen, etwa durch die Wahl von Frameworks, Architekturstilen oder Deployment-Modellen. Doch was wäre, wenn wir diesen Prozess umkehren würden? Wenn Architektur lediglich aus den Qualitätseigenschaften eines Systems hervorgeht und sich evolutionär weiterentwickelt?
In diesem Vortrag wird Domain-Driven Architecture vorgestellt, ein neues, leichtgewichtiges Vorgehensmodell. Es ist von Domain-Driven Design inspiriert und dessen Prinzipien werden gezielt auf architektonische Entscheidungsprozesse übertragen. Dabei steht nicht nur die Modellierung im Vordergrund, sondern die bewusste Gestaltung einer langlebigen Architektur mit kurzlebigen Implementierungen, die sich anhand konkreter Schwellenwerte weiterentwickeln. Anhand realer Projektbeispiele lernen wir, wie das in der Praxis funktioniert. So entsteht eine Architektur, die gezielte und kontrollierte Veränderungen ermöglicht, ohne durch technologische Festlegungen frühzeitig eingeschränkt zu werden.
Der Vortrag richtet sich an alle, die Architektur als evolutive Disziplin verstehen wollen, also als etwas, das bewusst entworfen, kontinuierlich bewertet und weiterentwickelt wird, während sich Domäne und Anforderungen stetig verändern.
**\*\*\* Unsere Speaker \*\*\***
**Anastasia Hort** ist Software Engineer bei QAware. In ihrer Masterarbeit beschäftigte sie sich mit Data Science und vertiefte dabei ihr Interesse an datengetriebenen Methoden und Machine Learning. Besonders fasziniert sie, wie Modellierung und Algorithmen helfen können, Ordnung in komplexe, unsichere Systeme zu bringen. In ihrer Freizeit näht sie gerne und liebt es, aus einem simplen Stoffstück mit Kreativität und eigenen Ideen etwas Einzigartiges zu erschaffen.
**Stefan Priebsch** ist Berater für Software-Erfolg. Mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung als Berater, Coach, Trainer, Universitätsdozent und Keynote-Speaker hilft er Unternehmen dabei, komplexe Software in vorhersehbaren Geschäftswert umzuwandeln.
Er hat einen Abschluss in Informatik, ist Erfinder von zwei Patenten und Autor mehrerer Fachbücher. Er hält regelmäßig Vorträge auf internationalen Konferenzen, wo er konventionelles Denken hinterfragt und Unternehmen dabei hilft, nachhaltige, weiterentwickelbare Systeme aufzubauen.
Stefan ist bekannt dafür, architektonische Klarheit mit geschäftlicher Wirkung zu verbinden. Dabei konzentriert er sich auf Softwarearchitektur, domänengetriebenes Design und entscheidungsorientierte Transformation, um Technologie mit strategischen Zielen in Einklang zu bringen.
Data & AI Meetup
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next **Betsson Group**
**Data & AI MeetUp**, where innovation meets real‑world impact!
Join us on **March 11th from 17:45** for an evening packed with inspiring talks, live demos, and networking with fellow tech and data enthusiasts. This time, we’re diving deep into **two exciting topics shaping the future of software development and enterprise AI**:
📌 **Topic 1: “The Revolution of AI in Software Development”**
**Speaker:** Cleber De Lima, Director of Data & AI, Betsson Group
This presentation explores how AI has fundamentally changed software development and how you can take advantage of AI capabilities to become **10X more productive**. Cleber will share practical strategies for leveraging AI tools across the entire development lifecycle — from writing and testing code to debugging and deploying - enabling you to ship features faster and focus on high‑value problem‑solving.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or looking to optimize your workflow, you’ll walk away with **actionable insights** to immediately boost your productivity.
📌 **Topic 2: “Re‑Architecting for the New World”**
**Speaker:** Tatiana Petrache, Senior AI Specialist & Alexander Pedersen, Enterprise Account Executive, Snowflake
Join Snowflake to learn how leading enterprises are **shipping AI‑powered products in minutes - not months -** while maintaining strong governance, performance, and quality.
This session breaks down the blueprint for a **lean, high‑efficiency foundation** designed to scale AI and machine learning across the entire ecosystem. You’ll also see a **live demo** showing how to build a **production‑ready AI app in minutes**, ready for the New World.
🎯 Whether you’re a **data scientist, engineer, analyst, or tech enthusiast**, this event promises valuable insights, engaging discussions, and the chance to connect with like‑minded professionals.
Seats fill up quickly, so don’t wait, reserve your spot now and be part of an inspiring evening of learning, networking, and innovation!
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
Szerdai Középhaladó Csoportos Óra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[További részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
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Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 7:00–8:15 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Haladó Tangó Szerdánként | Tango Libre
Haladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januártól!
Várunk szeretettel!
**Időpont**: Szerda, 20:15 - 21:30 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)**
**Helyszín**: Shift Stúdió, Andrássy út 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengő
**Oktatók**
Serbán Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
Órarend: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/)
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Advanced Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**🕒 Time**
Wednesday, 8:15–9:30 PM
**📍 Location**
Shift Studio, Andrássy út 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
0x03 - SCHroot
**EXTERNAL REGISTRATION ONLY:** This sign-up is strictly for those who are **NOT** residents of the Schönherz Kollégium.
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**WHAT TO EXPECT**
**SCHroot** is where the local cybersecurity community comes to life. This isn't a stiff, formal conference; it’s a laid-back meetup focused on collective growth, networking, and high-energy vibes. It’s the perfect chance to dive into the latest IT security trends with the most active members of the Hungarian scene.
Learn more about it: https://luma.com/0abcj6w3
We’ll be tackling Hack The Box challenges together, so get ready to level up your skills!
🗣️ Please note: The entire session will be held in **Hungarian**.
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**WHAT YOU GET**
* FREE HTB SWAG / GIVEAWAYS
**WHAT YOU NEED**
* A laptop.
* A HTB account.
**HOUSE RULES**
* Follow all rules and guidelines in the **[HTB TOS: HTB Terms of Service](https://www.hackthebox.com/tos)**
**EVENT DETAILS**
* Date: March 11, 2026
* Time: 5:30 PM (UTC +2:00)
* Location: Schönherz Kollégium (only in-person)
**ADDITIONAL NOTES**
* Join our Discord for event updates and role assignments here: [https://discord.gg/esv9MBEVGY](https://discord.gg/esv9MBEVGY)
Board Games with BFG Chat at Vault 51
Come meet people and play new board games with the international members of the BFG Whatsapp group! [Link to join the chat is here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7). We’ll reserve a few tables at Vault 51 and then play games in smaller groups throughout the evening.
**Note:** *Vault 51 requires that you pay a 600 Ft table fee per person at the bar.*
Feel free to bring games you want to play or play something from the bar’s collection.
Hot food and snacks are available from the bar until about 10pm
Spots for this event are limited to not go too far over our table reservation, so please change your RSVP if you are not able to attend, also if you are on the waitlist, please wait to be in the "going" before attending! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!
Distributed Systems Events This Week
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Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✨
**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!**
**What to expect**
* Casual vibes
* Networking & community activities
* A mix of general and technical talks & discussions
* Drinks & snacks
**↗️ [Luma](https://luma.com/j77fxzdn)**
*🧭 Make sure to check out "**How to Find Us**" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to access the space*
📑**Agenda**
🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm**
* Arrivals
* Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF)
🕢**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm**
Ethereum's Scaling Roadmap - Péter Garamvölgyi (Scroll)
🕢**7:45 pm - 10:00 pm**
* Open discussions, community activities and networking
The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬
*Az elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.*
**Organizers and sponsors**
* Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation)
* Guild.xyz
Cinema&Discussions
Are you tired of smalltalk? Do you prefer intellectual conversations to partying?
Do you like art movies?
Are you somewhat of an introvert?
Hi guys, I'm more than happy to say that we'll have our very first Cinema&Discussions this Friday from 6 p.m. at Toldi Cinema. Trailer: [https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM](https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4573ZkrbGCRcru6kYKKqNPLToGYQx3QVCRRR22rWD2_hnzT019wMlYF954WA_aem_mO_01hYoG9o0LWh1ualncA) Tickets: [https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62](https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5mD58lyqzz5w2oBK9YDjYSlGv22RORvcfOVTOxtSS8lrRf9Av2Q6AMiCjmRQ_aem_06cMLzhS2klR9gv0TlKvAw) .
English audio, Hungarian subtitles.
We do not need to sit close to each other, feel free to buy your tickets wherever you wish to sit.
Event structure:
5.15-5.45 is pre-movie mingling, talking and time to grab your popcorn if you wish to (optional)
5.45-6.00 watching advertisement before the movie starts haha
6.00-8.30 watching the movie
8.30-11.45 (or until you want to) discussion (main part of the event!) at the Turkish restaurant near Nyugati (Budapest, Teréz krt. 62, 1066) or any nearby place (I'll update this event at 8.30 if we move to any other place). Let me know if you know any more suitable place by Thursday.
You can join us just for the discussion part, if you've seen the movie before or just want to get inspiration to watch it.
The event is free, just grab your own cinema ticket and drink afterwards for the discussion.
Feel free to come&go as you wish to
English is the common language, so the discussion part will be in English.
Power Platform Meetup @ Morgan Stanley
Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István
Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi
19:15 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray
Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi
19:15 – 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Vinyasa Yoga (EN) Saturday 11:30h - Flow, Feel & Stretch
Join me to practice a Vinyasa Yoga Flow in Budapest! English-speaking classes held at [Hanuman yoga studio](https://www.hanumanjoga.hu/oratipusok/vinyasa-flow-yoga-nidra-in-english/). Every Saturday at 11:30am. Open to all levels.
Flow, Feel & Stretch.
**Book your spot [here.](https://www.hanumanjoga.hu/oratipusok/idopont-foglalas/)**
Location: Budapest, Erőd u. 16, 1027
Instagram: [theinner.drishti](https://www.instagram.com/theinner.drishti/)
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!*
Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül.
**Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában**
*Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport*
Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához.
**Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség**
*Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék*
A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?
Budapest Silent Book Club #107 — (FSZEK, Boulevard Library)
Hello everyone,
Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading.
️Schedule
10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round
11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour
12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion
Location
Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library
It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area.
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
**[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
**[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
**[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
**[Contribution Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing)** (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)
Futureproof Challenge - A Döntő
Hónapokig tartó készülés, innovatív ötletek és kitartó munka után elérkeztünk a **Futureproof Challenge** csúcspontjához, a **Döntőhöz**. Szeretettel meghívunk az út végére, ahol a legígéretesebb projektek mérik össze tudásukat a szakmai zsűri előtt.
Látogatói jegy **19.990 Ft**, melyből **15%** kedvezményt biztosítunk a **MEETUPVIP** kupon kóddal. Jegyvásárlás az esemény oldalán:
[https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/](https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/)
Tarts velünk egy inspiráló délelőttön, ahol nemcsak a győzteseket ünnepeljük, hanem a jövőálló megoldásokat is! Az elmúlt hónapokban a csapatok keményen dolgoztak innovatív AI-megoldásaikon, melyek **valós üzleti problémákat** oldanak meg.
Most eljött az idő, hogy a legjobbak színpadra lépjenek és meggyőzzék szakmai zsűrinket a Haris Park exkluzív környezetében.
Program lejjebb, vagy részletek az esemény oldalán: [https://aikihivas.hu/donto](https://aikihivas.hu/donto)
**Program**
Mi vár rád a délelőtt folyamán?
* 09:30 **Networking** ismerkedés, kapcsolatépítés kávé, péksütemények mellett
* 10:00 **Köszöntő** nyitóbeszéd és a verseny összefoglalása
* 10:30 **Pitchek** A Top 5 legjobb AI alkalmazás élő pitch eventje a szakmai zsűri előtt
* 11:30 **Szünet** Kávészünet és kötetlen beszélgetés
* 11:45 **Díjátadó** A Futureproof Builder díjak ünnepélyes átadása
**Miért érdemes ott lenned?**
Az esemény nem csupán egy verseny lezárása, hanem egy találkozási pont a hazai innovátorok, döntéshozók és az AI iránt elkötelezett szakemberek számára.
**Inspiráló pitchek**
A legújabb AI fejlesztések élő bemutatója a Top 5 döntőstől
**AI üzleti jövő**
Betekintés az AI üzleti alkalmazásának jövőjébe valós projektek alapján
**Networking**
Kapcsolatépítés innovátorokkal, döntéshozókkal és AI szakemberekkel
**Exkluzív helyszín**
A Haris Park elegáns környezete tökéletes hátteret biztosít az eseményhez
Distributed Systems Events Near You
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The Listening Room — First Gathering
**The Listening Room — First Gathering**
So much of life happens in loud spaces and quick conversations that never quite go beneath the surface. The Listening Room is meant to be the opposite of that — a quieter space where people can slow down, talk honestly, and actually listen to one another.
For this first gathering, we’ll meet in a small group and explore a simple conversation prompt together. The goal isn’t debate or performance — just thoughtful conversation and the chance to connect with others in a genuine way.
Our prompt for this gathering will be:
**When have you felt truly seen or understood by another person?**
Everyone will have the opportunity to share if they’d like, but there’s absolutely no pressure — listening is just as valuable as speaking here.
We’re keeping the group intentionally small so the conversation can feel relaxed and natural.
Looking forward to meeting you.
— Benny
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
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
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.
Westerville Queer Coffee Meetup
WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.
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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**
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**YouTube Link**
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