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Public Speaking with the Data Science Speakers Club | HYBRID Meeting
The Data Science Speakers Club is a Toastmasters International club enabling the current and next generation of Data Scientists to improve their Public Speaking Skills.
This is a HYBRID Meeting!
So join us Online via ZOOM or In-Person.
Joining the Data Science Speakers Club means joining a supportive environment to build your confidence in public speaking and to practice speaking in front of an audience. You will also gain the opportunity to receive feedback on your speeches in a friendly environment, including what you have done well and guidance on the areas you can improve upon. We also run a mentorship program where an experienced mentor supports you on your public speaking journey.
Meeting Theme: **TBC**
Tentative Schedule:
18:30 - President's welcome
18:40 - Prepared Speeches (3 prepared speeches with evaluation)
19:25 - Guest introduction
19:30 - Break
19:40 - Table Topic
20:30 - Wrap up, awards, announcements
End of Meeting
The theme is to do with exploring various aspects of power, including how it is distributed, challenged, and transformed in different contexts.
In the first part, there will be speeches.
In the second half, we will have impromptu speeches preparation in groups called Table topics where guests can participate.
We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month from 6:30 pm online. Each meeting is a mixture of prepared speeches by our members, speaking roles, and impromptu speaking challenges by members and guests. Our meetings are free to attend and you only have to speak if you want to. For in-person attendance, snacks will be provided.
Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Mathematical and Logical Thinkers aiming to focus on their communication and leadership development are always welcome to attend our meetings, to increase their self-confidence, become better speakers, and become better leaders.
TEAMS LINK: [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3590758490979?p=Uhe84WWRIJm3uci7v3](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3590758490979?p=Uhe84WWRIJm3uci7v3 "Meeting join")
FACEBOOK: [https://www.facebook.com/datasciencespk/](https://www.facebook.com/datasciencespk/)
LINKEDIN: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club)
TWITTER: [https://twitter.com/datasciencespk](https://twitter.com/datasciencespk)
INSTAGRAM: [https://www.instagram.com/datasciencespk/](https://www.instagram.com/datasciencespk/)
London Gay, Bi, Trans Men's Mindfulness Meditation Group
Every Monday since 2009, 20‑40 men gather as a **friendly, diverse, welcoming community** to meditate, unwind and meet friends in a warm, cosy room near Leicester Square.
*“The connection I found here is transformative – stress‑free, supportive, and genuinely inclusive.”*
No experience? No problem – we guide you step‑by‑step. Chairs and cushions are provided. Experienced meditators are welcome too.
**What you’ll get**
• Breathwork & gratitude tools for instant stress‑relief
• Guided meditations that boost emotional intelligence
• A supportive community that sharpens social skills
**Evening flow**
• Guided body‑scan and mindfulness practice
• 20‑minute tea break with time to socialise
• Second half explores a weekly theme – loving‑kindness, self‑compassion, gratitude, or a harmonic‑resonance circle
**When & where**:
**7‑9 PM**, 52 Saint Martins Lane (Tube: Charing Cross/Leicester Square). **Doors open 6:45 PM.**
**Cost**
• First‑timer: £10
• Regulars: £16 per session
• Concessions: £13 – ask on arrival
**Led by**: Nick, ex‑Buddhist monk with 30 + years of practice.
**Ready to join?** 👉 [CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) (or pay on arrival)
**Member Testimonials:**
*"The connection I found at the London Gay, Bi, Trans Men's Mindfulness Meditation Group has been truly transformative. Not only have I learned valuable skills for managing stress, but I’ve also formed meaningful friendships that support my overall well-being. I highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a welcoming and inclusive space."*
— **A**
*"Meditation has freed me from negative thoughts through increased self-awareness. Nick is an inspiring teacher who has helped me find happiness within myself."*
— **Daniele**
*"These thoughtful sessions have been invaluable in helping me focus and unwind. Nick has created a friendly space to sort one’s thoughts."*
— **Neil**
[CLICK HERE TO BOOK](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) \- \(or pay on arrival\)
Wealth Connector® Mayfair | London Investment Networking
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wealth-connector-mayfair-london-investment-networking-tickets-1983427137962?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wealth-connector-mayfair-london-investment-networking-tickets-1983427137962?aff=meetup)**
Join Wealth Connector® Mayfair to meet investors, wealth managers & founders exploring co-investment and strategic growth.
## **💎 Wealth Connector® – 25th Edition**
London’s Premium Wealth & Investment Networking Event 💼🚀
Join London’s high-calibre networking event for **investors, wealth managers, entrepreneurs, founders, senior executives, HNWIs, and growth-focused professionals**. Wealth Connector® bring together those who have created wealth, those looking to preserve it, and experts providing wealth-building and wealth-protection strategies.
This is a thoughtfully designed, relationship-focused event that prioritises **meaningful conversations, collaboration, and long-term opportunity creation** 🤝💡.
## **Why Join? 🌟**
### **Expand Your Network 🤝**
Connect with investors, financial professionals, business leaders, and HNWIs looking to share insights, explore opportunities, and build lasting professional relationships.
### **Explore Strategic Partnerships 🔗**
Discover collaboration opportunities, co-investment strategies, and long-term wealth creation or preservation solutions.
### **Premium Networking Experience 💡**
Engage with a curated community of high-calibre professionals in a sophisticated Mayfair venue designed for meaningful, no-pressure interactions.
## **What You’ll Gain 🎯**
**Strategic Connections** Build trusted relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and advisors.
**Valuable Insights** Learn about wealth management, investment trends, and growth strategies from experts.
**Collaboration Opportunities:** Identify partners and opportunities to co-invest, co-create, or grow your wealth strategically.
## **Event Details 🕒**
📅 **Date:** 16 March ⏰ **17:00 – Event Start** Fully hosted, free-format networking focused on quality conversations.
18:00—Guests may remain in the venue at no extra cost for continued networking at the Property Connector® event..
## **WhatsApp Group 📲**
Continue the conversation before and after the event by joining the exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. On the day, you will receive an email invitation to join.
## **Venue 📍**
Hosted at **Hay Hill**, a premium Mayfair venue blending elegance, discretion, and a professional environment for high-level networking.
## **Dress Code 👔**
Business attire or smart casual. No T-shirts or trainers.
## **Refund Policy ℹ️**
Advance tickets are discounted and non-refundable, but may be reassigned to another person if you are unable to attend.
## **Event Disclaimer 📸**
Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across social media channels and promotional materials.
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Learn to Meditate - Free 10 Week Course - Starts Feb 16th - Get Connected
Join us for a Free 10 Week Course - Monday evenings 7:30-9:00pm
All Welcome - Join any Week
Week 1 - Getting your Self Realisation - Achieving Yoga -
Starts Feb 16th 2026
Venue: Ealing Quakers House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5 2SE
Meditation has been used as a source of serenity for millennia. The combination of deep inner silence and a renewed spiritual awakening has helped thousands of people from all walks of life achieve a sense of balance they never thought possible.
We know there are many meditation practices on offer across the world, but we're confident that you'll find something special in Sahaja Yoga.
It's not just the meditation itself, it's the overall connection with our core being, the feeling of being comfortable in our own skin again. This comes from the powerful effect of the energies flowing in balance as they should do.
Meditation should be more than just feeling relaxed in the moment. It should lead to a transformative experience which takes us to a new level of awareness and empowerment. Over time we should grow and evolve into the person we know we can be, the person which maybe we've lost as we've faced the challenges of adult life.
But please don't take our word for it, come and experience it for yourself.
London Property Networking Event | Investors, Real Estate & PropTech Meetup
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-property-networking-event-investors-real-estate-proptech-meetup-tickets-1983346171790?aff=meetup]( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-property-networking-event-investors-real-estate-proptech-meetup-tickets-1983346171790?aff=meetup)**
Connect with property investors, real estate pros & PropTech innovators in London this November. Network & grow your business opportunities.
#### **Connect with property investors, real estate pros & PropTech innovators in London this November. Network & grow your business opportunities.**
The iconic and legendary Property Connector is now in its 15th year. It is always well attended with up to 60-70 attendees (the last ones were nearly sold out with 80 guests). We invite you to join us at the prestigious Hay Hill Private Members Club in Mayfair for an exclusive evening of meaningful connections, valuable insights, and real opportunities.
In line with the other events run by London Connector, you will find a welcoming and friendly environment, where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and innovation thrives in the property sector. In fairness, of all the events we run, this is probably the one where the highest number of deals and partnerships are created.
### **What You’ll Gain**
**1\. Strategic Connections:**
* Engage with leading investors, developers, architects, sustainability experts, and proptech innovators who are shaping the future of property.
**2\. Pre\-Event Networking:**
* Start building relationships before the event with access to an exclusive WhatsApp group where you can introduce yourself and set expectations.
**3\. Opportunities to Thrive:**
* Learn about cutting-edge trends, discover collaborative opportunities, and gain actionable strategies to grow your business.
### **Who Should Attend?**
This event is tailored for a wide range of property professionals, including:
* **Investors & Developers** eager to discover new projects and expand their portfolios.
* **Real Estate Agents & Mortgage Brokers** aiming to network and find fresh leads.
* **Landlords & Property Managers** seeking strategies to enhance their operations.
* **Architects, Builders & Contractors** looking to connect with industry leaders.
* **Proptech Founders & Tech Innovators** exploring collaborations and partnerships.
* **Urban Planners & Sustainability Experts** driving innovation in property development.
* **Interior Designers, Stagers & Consultants** building relationships to grow their reach.
* **Legal Professionals & Property Lawyers** specializing in property and real estate law.
* **Accountants & Financial Advisors** offering property-focused financial solutions.
* **Property Marketing Experts & PR Specialists** sharing strategies to boost visibility.
* **Surveyors & Valuation Experts** keen to connect with decision-makers in the industry.
* **Sustainability Consultants & ESG Advocates** focusing on greener property solutions.
* **Facility Managers & Operations Specialists** improving efficiency in property management.
* **Insurance Brokers & Risk Advisors** serving the property sector.
* **First-Time Buyers & Aspiring Professionals** looking to break into the property industry.
* **Educational Institutions & Trainers** promoting property-related courses and certifications.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, this event is designed to help you connect, collaborate, and succeed.
### **Venue Spotlight**
Set in the exclusive **Hay Hill Private Members Club**, known for its elegant ambiance and prime Mayfair location, this event offers the perfect blend of professionalism and sophistication. It’s the ideal setting to build lasting relationships while enjoying a relaxed and refined atmosphere.
### **Book Your Spot Today**
**⏳ Limited Availability:** Only 80 spots are available for this exclusive event, ticket prices may go up the closer we get to the event date.Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to someone else if needed.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Let's meet up to experience a beautiful healing therapy
Unwind and re-charge your energy levels! Experience this incredibly rejuvenating healing session and get your energy levels topped up. This effective healing is a simple natural method for gaining deep relaxation, eliminating stress, promoting health, increasing creativity and clarity, and attaining inner happiness and fulfilment
We start the group session with some gentle standing stretches, followed by a 20 minutes Pranic Healing therapy trial to rejuvenate and re-energise the body or targeting specific emotional and physical problems.
**Entry fee to reserve £ 5.00 redeemable against the session cost**
**Healing Session 20 minute £ 20**
You are then welcome to stay for a full hour of Pranic Healing Therapy treatment to help refresh you even further.
Full Treatments are available by appointment every day from 9.00am to 7pm
All proceedings of the event go to the MCKS Charitable Foundation, which supports various charities in the UK.
For more information please ring **07973493963** , or email: info@harmonyhealthbeauty.co.uk
Web Page
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Look forward to seeing you.
Warm wishes Cinzia
CryptoMondays London
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**Thank you for your understanding!**
**March 16 Event - Sign up [here](https://luma.com/88n45anq).**
**SPECIAL EDITION: CryptoMondays London x ETHLDN**
Ethereum is evolving — again.
With a major fork on the horizon, growing conversations around protocol ossification, zkVMs, and long-term quantum resistance, the big question is:
**What does Ethereum’s future actually look like?**
This month, we’re teaming up with our frens at ETHLDN for a special co-hosted edition focused entirely on the world’s most battle-tested smart contract platform.
We’ll start with the fundamentals (yes, this is still CryptoMondays - newcomers welcome 👋), before moving into deeper discussion around:
• Why upcoming forks matter
• Ethereum’s “endgame” and protocol ossification
• How zkVMs fit into the roadmap
• Maximising decentralisation in practice
• Quantum resistance
***
**Speakers to be confirmed! Sign up here:** **[https://luma.com/88n45anq](https://luma.com/88n45anq)**
CryptoMondays London is the city's largest and longest-running web3 meet-up. We are dedicated to community, education, and networking.
Please subscribe to our Luma calendar to stay up to date on events
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EDI Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
C++ in Finance : an experts round-table
This might be the first time we've had two events in one month!
We have a special *second* March event with a panel of experts from Citadel Securities who will discuss what it's *really* like using C++ in financial systems. The event is timed to be just before the WG21 (C++ standards committee) meeting the following week, so we have some big visiting names.
**Citadel Securities** will be hosting this one and providing a larger venue (the same place they hosted us last summer) with drinks and snacks. Thanks Citadel!
**For this venue we need to collect full names and email addresses** so they can send you a QR code to get in. You will also be sent terms & conditions via Docusign.
The data will only be used for this purpose and not published anywhere or used for other purposes.
Please note that the QR code will be sent from **[notify@22bishopsgate.com](mailto:notify@22bishopsgate.com)** (a send-only address).
If you'd like to speak at a future event please get in touch at [cppldn.uk/speak](http://cppldn.uk/speak).
**Here's the approximate schedule:**
**18:30** *Doors open*
**19:00** "Intro and news" - *Phil Nash*
**19:10** Lightning talks
* Timur Doumler – *C++26 contract assertions*
* Gasper Azman – *std::execution*
* Juan Alday – *Why C++ Is Critical to Finance*
* Carl Cook – *C++26 and Low Latency Systems*
* Herb Sutter – *Reflection + Totality of C++26 and Why it is an important release*
**20:00** Panel Discussion
Herb, Timur, Gasper, Juan and Carl stay with us for a panel, moderated by Allie Tamburro, on the topic of, "*What it’s really like using C++ in financial systems/industry"*
**21:00** *Conclusion, and moving on somewhere else*
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**About the speakers**
*Herb* is a technical fellow at Citadel Securities, designer of several Standard C++ features, and chair of the ISO C++ committee and the Standard C++ Foundation. His current interest is simplifying C++.
*Juan* is a seasoned professional with a rich background in finance and technology. He has a specific focus on C++, and serves as a member of the ISO C++ Standards Committee (WG21) and Vice-Chair for INCITS Programming Languages, US.
His expertise extends to developing high-frequency electronic trading systems, with a focus on derivatives and financial markets. His academic foundation is in computer science and electrical engineering.
*Timur* is a software engineer specialising in low-latency and real-time C++. He works at Citadel Securities and is an active member of the ISO C++ standard committee, where he has (co-)authored many successful proposals including [[assume]], std::inplace_vector, and contract assertions.
*Gašper* is a C++ committee member (WG21), ecosystem engineer (CitadelSecurities), and occasional monad whisperer. Currently developing \`std::execution\` as the basis for general async in C++ and advancing contracts for a safer, more expressive language. Believes the best abstractions are zero-cost — the rest are just category theory you haven't applied yet. C++ London regular.
*Carl* is a quantitative developer on the low latency options team at Citadel Securities, where he builds and optimizes resilient, high-performance trading systems. Carl holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Free guided Meditation
Guided meditation:
Introduction – suitable for complete beginners. How to meditate, and balance your inner being– About chakras and techniques to cleanse them
– Guided meditation & experience awakening of energy. Silent meditation– Silent meditation and on music based of notes suitable for specific energy centers– Going deeper on specific topic, followed by one to one session with guidance on how to continue practice at home and any address any queries you may have
MxLDN Relaunch: 18th March 2026
**The main event: MxLDN**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00
* **Location:**
Dotdigital Offices,
9th Floor, 1 London Brg, London SE1 9BG
**Drinks & games hosted by Hypernode:**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 21:00 - 23:00
* **Location:**
Bermondsey Bierkeller,
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY
**Speaker 1: Hervé Tribouilloy - Why Websites Become Hard to Change — and How to Stop It**
*Commerce platforms develop architectural entropy over time. Hervé will host a live demo showing how new features can be introduced outside the platform and embedded back into the storefront — enabling faster experimentation while keeping the core stable.*
**About MxLDN**
18th March, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square!
We’re relaunching as a free, bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world – developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name it…
We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in eCommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events.
We host open conversation over free pizza, free beer…what more could you want?
More? Here you go then, after the talks we’ll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games hosted by Hypernode! There’ll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables and shuffleboards galore!
First one for 2026. Save the date. See you there!
Presented by: JH, Hÿva, Hypernode & Dotdigital
Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**
Free Online Meditation & Yoga via wemeditate.co/live - weekdays @ 7pm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation meetings have gone online to reflect our commitment to the benevolence and wellbeing of our participants.
We will be hosting Online meetings locally in the coming weeks & you'll see those events go live soon.
In the meantime:
You are invited to learn meditation via one of our free online platforms @ - http://www.wemeditate.co/live
Monday to Friday Online Guided Meditations @ 7pm daily
Want to experience it now – Experience Self Realisation now – Guided Meditation (https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/articles/experience-your-self-realisation-online-now/)
Achieve Yoga & enter into a state of ‘thoughtless awareness’.
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required.
We are all volunteers of a Charity organisation and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes.
All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy.
And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for.
The classes are designed to help those attending get into a genuine meditative state, which can be felt tangibly. It is quite effortless and spontaneous.
The free classes feature introductory talks, video's, practical workshops and general question and answer opportunities, making them perfect for seekers trying to establish a state of yoga, and they are available across London most evenings and throughout the UK.
The idea is that you don't do yoga - you Achieve Yoga!
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps those who enjoy it, reduce stress and increase wellness and health holistically. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it.
Founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a world wide movement for peace and self awakening.
All the meetings and classes are free of any charge. Each week we go through simple meditation techniques, often with guided meditations to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation.
We share tips on how to help stay in balance during the day and how to meditate at home. The meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centres) and balancing the subtle body.
The tradition and aims of meditation are explained which in essence is to be in the present with no mental activity or thoughts about the past or the future.
Occasionally there are 1 day retreats to help those interested, deepen their individual experience and hear advice and tips from those who have been practicing for some time. It’s ultimately all about getting into ‘thoughtless awareness’, a natural state of being.
Exclusive London Business Networking | Director Connector® at IoD Champagne
**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exclusive-london-business-networking-director-connector-at-iod-champagne-tickets-1983536970474?aff=meetup]( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exclusive-london-business-networking-director-connector-at-iod-champagne-tickets-1983536970474?aff=meetup)**
Network with like minded company directors, founders and entrepreneurs in a reserved area at the Institute of Directors
Join **entrepreneurs, directors, investors, and professionals** at the prestigious Institute of Directors in London for high-level connections, strategic partnerships, and premium networking opportunities.
Looking to make powerful business connections in London? Join **London Connector®** at the **exclusive Champagne Bar, Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall**, for a premium networking evening in one of the city’s most prestigious venues.
This is not your average networking night. Hosted in the historic IoD building, usually reserved for members only, this event gives you a **rare opportunity** to step inside a venue that symbolizes professional prestige and British business excellence. Surrounded by refined interiors and an elegant atmosphere, you’ll be part of an evening designed to help you build **meaningful relationships, discover new opportunities, and grow your network** at the highest level.
## **Who You’ll Meet**
Our events are carefully curated to ensure quality conversations and valuable connections. Expect to meet:
* **Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders** – looking for investors, collaborators, and strategic partners
* **Company Directors, CEOs & Executives** – seeking growth opportunities and alliances
* **Investors & Advisors** – scouting new ventures and partnerships
* **Professionals across industries** – including tech, finance, law, media, sustainability, marketing, and healthcare
* **Business Owners & Consultants** – expanding their client base and building trusted connections
Every London Connector® event brings together **forward-thinking, opportunity-driven professionals** who believe in collaboration and supporting one another’s growth.
## **Why Attend?**
✅ **Prestigious Venue Access** – Network at the Champagne Bar inside the Institute of Directors, a landmark in London’s business world that is rarely open to non-members.
✅ **High-Caliber Networking** – Connect with entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and innovators who are shaping the future of business.
✅ **Pre-Event WhatsApp Group** – Start networking before the event with fellow attendees in our private group.
✅ **A Hosted, Structured Evening** – With facilitated introductions and a relaxed yet professional setting, everyone feels included.
✅ **Premium Experience** – Limited capacity (60 guests) ensures quality interactions instead of crowded, impersonal networking.
⚠️ This event has **sold out more than once in the past**. Early booking is strongly advised as tickets are limited and non-refundable.
## **Who Should Attend?**
This event is perfect if you are:
* An entrepreneur or startup founder seeking investors or collaborators
* A director, CEO, or executive looking for new partnerships and opportunities
* An investor, consultant, or advisor scouting fresh talent and ideas
* A professional in tech, finance, law, sustainability, or marketing expanding your network
* A business owner looking to meet like-minded achievers in an elegant setting
## **What Makes London Connector® Events Unique?**
Unlike traditional networking events that feel rushed or overcrowded, **London Connector®** creates experiences where genuine conversations and valuable relationships flourish. We focus on **quality over quantity**, ensuring each attendee gets the chance to build connections that matter.
Our track record speaks for itself:
* Consistently **sold-out events** at prestigious venues
* A curated guest list of **decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors**
* A welcoming atmosphere where introductions are facilitated, and no one feels left out
* Post-event connections supported through our curated WhatsApp groups
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Learn to Meditate - Free 10 Week Sahaja Yoga Meditation Course-Thurs @ 7.30pm -
Free On-going 10 Week Sahaja Yoga Mediation Course -
Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Manohar, Sat , Cristina, Tim, Larissa, Matthew -
Learn to Meditate - Join us for weekly meditation sessions in Wanstead Community Hall on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until 9.00pm -
Wanstead Community Hall, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London, E11 2NT
**Thursday evenings from 7.30 pm until 9.00 pm** \- Please come in good time as doors close at 8 pm and might be difficult to get in\.
Sahaja Yoga is a unique form of meditation that will enable you to connect with your deeper self, establishing a higher awareness within you resulting in a deep feeling of peace, calmness, balance, and joy.
It is a tangible practical experience: Sahaja Yoga is “Subtle, Simple and Real”.
It was founded by HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi ( 1923-2011) and has at its core the process of Self Realisation: connecting with your real Self through the awakening of the dormant energy in our sacrum bone called Kundalini who takes us into the deep peaceful state of thoughtless awareness.
In the class, we will go through the process of Self Realisation and learn how to achieve the state of meditation effortlessly. Also, we will learn about balancing our subtle system, how to diagnose and solve our problems, and how to meditate at home.
Sahaja Yoga helps all aspects of our life: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, it is an extraordinary method, unique from any other types of meditations as it uses our own energy Kundalini who can correct our chakras, balance us, and take us to a much higher and deeper state of awareness.
We do not need mats, we sit on chairs, it is easy and simple, Sahaja means spontaneous in Sanskrit, it is for all cultures, ages, religions, and backgrounds.
There are free meetings all over London and the UK and also in more than 100 countries.
If you are looking for well-being, harmony, and solving your problems, you want to get out of confusion, and mental health problems you are looking for answers then you are in the right place.
Come along and try, no need to sign up, beginners are welcome anytime.
**“Sahaja Yoga is a method by which our Pure Desire is fulfilled“ (from the founder Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi)**
AI Signals #29: AI that Reads Emotions and AI Digital Twins
***[We're leaving Meetup! Going forward, tickets on Meetup will be limited. We encourage you to register via our Luma calendar instead, where the full number of tickets will be available.](https://aisignals.org.uk/events)***
**Agenda**
06:00pm - Doors open, food and drink served
06:30pm - Welcome
06:35pm - [Ana Catarina de Alencar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-catarina-de-alencar-6b022990/), Resident Philosopher at The AI Collective, "AI That Reads Emotions: What It Means for Data Privacy, Consent, Your Teams"
07:00pm - Break
07:15pm - [Will Chan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-chan2125/), Senior Product Manager at Risk Ledger, "How to Scale Yourself with an AI Digital Twin"
07:45pm - Lightning Talk: [Jethro Reeve](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jethroreeve/), Full Stack Developer at Coefficient, "Explore the Kingdom - Cursor tool use with messy data"
09:00pm - Wrap up and social at [Well & Bucket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrUAiLyRjUddQzVQ6)
**Please note you will be unable to enter the venue before 6.00pm.**
RSVPs will close 24 hours before the event, you may be unable to register after this time but you can still watch online.
If you can't join us in person you can watch remotely via [our YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@ai-signals-community).
**Our hosts may require that we provide a list of all attendees, please ensure that you register with a name that matches your government issued ID or bank card: if you do not we cannot guarantee you entry to the building.**
Please RSVP for the event well in advance if you plan to attend in person and unRSVP if you can no longer attend as limited spaces are available.
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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!
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!
TBD
**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
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!!*
Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture - 'Topic to be announced!'
Join us for our Sunday Meditation Service - !' Or join us on Facebook Live! Our Facebook Page is Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.




















