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EDI Events Today
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Stablecoins—Is Regulation a Poisoned Chalice?
European stablecoin rules have now been running long enough to see the real winners, losers and workarounds — and the UK is racing to catch up.
Join our small FinReg Policy & Code Meetup (max 10 attendees) for an intimate deep-dive with host, Joanna, and Florin, a coding specialist.
**This session is free** — it's our first meetup and very much a pilot. As well as diving into stablecoins, we'll be using the session to hear from you: what topics, themes and questions do you most want to explore in future sessions? Come ready to share your ideas!
We're grateful to Alla Salute for kindly hosting us. Please do buy yourself a coffee, drink or something to eat while you're there — it's a lovely spot and supporting the venue is a great way to say thank you for having us.
COMEDY FOR SINGLES at the South Kensington Comedy Club
[BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-for-singles-tickets-1985228419644)
Tired of swiping left? Ghosted one too many times? Wondering if your soulmate is just bad at texting? We’ve got the perfect solution… LAUGHTER!
Join us **Saturday 21 March** for a night of laughter, connection, and plenty of banter for single people who are ready to laugh their way to romance!
Featuring a lineup of hilarious comedians who know all about the ups and downs of dating, this event combines sharp wit, relatable humour, and a great atmosphere to break the ice. If you're looking for your next love interest and a memorable night out, this is the perfect place to enjoy a good laugh and meet new people who share your sense of humour.
Expect great stand-up, ridiculous dating horror stories, and maybe—just maybe—some eye contact with a cute stranger across the room. 👀💘
So join us for the funniest night out for all the fabulous, unattached, and ready-to-mingle folks! 🚀
📍 **The South Kensington Comedy Club (upstairs in the function room of the Hoop and Toy pub)**
⏰ **Doors open at 8.30 pm - Show starts at 9pm ️**
🎟️ **Tickets available [online here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-for-singles-tickets-1985228419644) and at the door £20.00 (upon availability)**
Bring your single friends or come solo—either way, we promise you won’t leave feeling alone!
Tribalheart OSHO Dynamic meditation
The Venue is a room in Lauderdale house set on the entrance of the magnificent Waterlow park in Highgate (nearest tube is Archway, on the northern line. Waterlow park is less then 10min walk up highgate hill) A very beautiful location to be after such a energizing and emotionally cleansing experience!
Doors open 0830am
Instructions 0900am
Meditation -915am-1015am (no admission after 915am)
There is a cafe downstairs for you to drink, eat and connect together afterwards or you may feel drawn to wander alone into the majestic park, soaking up the beauty of the trees, lakes and landscape...whatever is right for you!
Active meditations were designed by Osho with us westerners in mind. It can be challenging with our hectic lifestyles, full of stimulus to just sit down and switch off into silence. How many times have you heard people say' I just can't meditate, my mind is too busy, my body cannot be still etc...'
Active meditations were designed by Osho to use the body and breath first, enabling us to 'empty our vessel ' through physical movement. By doing this we release pent up emotions and tension in the body so that we are more able to reach inner stillness, silence and meditation. We will commence with the dynamic meditation for a series of weeks then rotate to try other active meditations designed by Osho.
What is the dynamic meditation?
A complete work out for mind, body and soul; It is the mother of all emotional cleansers!!
More detailed instructions for new comers given at 845am(optional attendance if you know this meditation well).
Meditation starts 9am sharp. Doors will have to close then. This technique is in 5 stages that flow together beautifully to make up the complete meditation. It is done with the eyes closed so no need to feel self conscious; no one is looking at you!
Stage 1)chaotic breathing. Completely takes you out of the mind, energizes, detoxifies and oxygenates the body in preparation for the next stage
Stage 2)Catharsis-emptying your vessel! How often will you get the the opportunity to release on such a spectacular level. Your endorphins will be flying as you act out, scream, cry, shout, play madness as best you can. Doing this regular will release stress and tension on all levels; It could keep you sane:)
Stage 3)''Hoo'' phase. Grounding the energy
Stage 4)Silence...drop inside and really experience the witnessing self. Meditation will come easily now.
Stage 5)Dance. Celebrate your experience like a new born you
Meditations will start at 9am (running for one hour )on Saturday mornings. New comers please arrive at 845am if you want to go over the instructions...
Cost is on a sliding scale depending on your wage or situation-
£20/15
(please pay by cash, paypal or eventbrite. Correct money if paying cash please)
https://paypal.me/moveandmeditate?locale.x=en_GB
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/osho-dynamic-meditation-tickets-164956387997
If money is a problem please speak to Tara, all are welcome
This meditation can be done alone but the more the merrier for a real energy blast. I know it's early but get up and JOIN IN!!! Trust me you will feel amazing afterwards....
Ideally this is best done on an empty stomach(certainly not a full one). As I said there is a cafe downstairs so you won't go hungry or you can always picnic in the park!
Come alone or come with friends. Bring a bottle of water and an open mind!
FREE PARKING ON HIGHGATE HILL SATURDAYS :0
Additional info:-
Lauderdale House
Waterlow Park
Highgate Hill
London N6 5HG
Lauderdale House is a white house behind the gates to Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill. It's on the left hand side heading north up from Archway tube, ( just past St Joseph’s Church on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill). It faces Highgate Hill and is easily visible from the pavement, backing onto Waterlow Park.
Sparks & Steps| Tired of Dating Apps? Meet in person. Make real connections!
Tickets on the links below! Early bird tickets available until 7 March!
Ditch the apps, join Sparks & Steps, and vibe face-to-face for real connections and fun! DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?
## Sparks & Steps
**DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?**
London professionals — it’s time to log off and show up. **Welcome Drink!**
If you’re 28–50, ambitious, social, and completely over dating apps, this night is for you. No algorithms. No ghosting. No endless texting. Just real conversations, real energy, and real sparks.
### Ice Break the Right Way
Forget awkward small talk. We kick things off with guided dance sessions designed to loosen you up, get you laughing, and make introductions feel natural — not forced. Movement creates chemistry. Trust us.
**Back to Traditional Dating**
Remember when dating meant:
* Meeting face-to-face
* Making eye contact
* Feeling nervous (in a good way)
* Asking someone for their number
* Actually planning a proper date
That’s what we’re bringing back.
This is traditional dating with a modern twist — respectful introductions, genuine conversation, and the chance to build real connection from the very first hello.
### Barbican-City of London, Convenient Location
Easy to get to after work. Close to transport links. Stylish venue. Effortless vibe.
### Who’s It For?
Young professionals who:
* Are serious about meeting someone
* Miss traditional dating values
* Prefer presence over profiles
* Want quality connections in a relaxed setting
### What to Expect
* Welcome to **Sparks & Steps** — where we bring back traditional dating with elegance, confidence, and a touch of excitement.
* **Your evening begins with a complimentary welcome drink** — the perfect way to relax and settle into the atmosphere.
* Then we turn up the energy with **salsa dancing and Latino vibes** — fun, guided, and designed to break the ice naturally. No pressure, no awkward introductions — just movement, laughter, and connection.
* As the night unfolds, the music softens into a more relaxed rhythm, creating space for meaningful conversations.
**Not sure how to start the chat? Don’t worry —** we’ve placed **conversation cards on each table** to help spark engaging, effortless discussions.
**And here’s where it gets exciting…**
🌹 If you meet someone you’d like to know better, simply pick up a rose and ask for their number. A simple, confident gesture — just like traditional dating should be.
This isn’t speed dating.
This isn’t a night club.
This is dating the way it used to be — confident, intentional, and in person.
**Limited spaces. Real people. Real potential.**
Ready to meet someone the traditional way?
Get tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparks-steps-tired-of-dating-apps-meet-in-person-make-real-connections-tickets-1983682007283?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/date-night/21-march-sparks-steps-tired-of-dating-apps-meet-in-person-make-real-connections?t=tickets
Free Meditation & Yoga - Join us on - Saturdays 11:00am in Enfield
Meetings run weekly on Saturdays from 11.00-12.30 in Enfield Town Library,
Community Room, 66 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AX
Join us for wonderful **free** weekly meditation sessions in Enfield Town Library, classes are always free.
Sahaja Yoga is a unique form of meditation that will enable you to connect with your Inner 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 H.H. 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, diagnosing and solving our problems, and meditating 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, and it is for all cultures, ages, religions, and backgrounds.
There are free meetings all over London, the UK, and more than 100 countries.
If you are looking for well-being, harmony, and solving your problems, if you want to get out of confusion, and/or mental health problems, if 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)**
Phone 07931 851 954 or 0773 766 0417
You may also like to check out our main London website, where you can find out more about the numerous free regular meetings taking place across London, and much more: [www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk](https://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/)
Join us on Facebook
[Sahaja Yoga | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sahajayogalondon/)
Meditation app:
[https://wemeditate.com](https://wemeditate.com/)
Sparks & Steps| 21 March| Age 28-50|Ditch the Dating Apps! Meet in Person
Ditch the apps, join Sparks & Steps, and vibe face-to-face for real connections and fun! DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?
## Sparks & Steps
[Tickets available NOW!](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparks-steps-21-march-age-28-50ditch-the-dating-apps-meet-in-person-tickets-1983682007283?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)
[2 for 1 Tickets available, bring a friend!](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparks-steps-21-march-age-28-50ditch-the-dating-apps-meet-in-person-tickets-1983682007283?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)
**DONE WITH SWIPING? READY FOR REAL CHEMISTRY?**
London professionals — it’s time to log off and show up. **Welcoming Drink!**
If you’re 28–50, ambitious, social, and completely over dating apps, this night is for you. No algorithms. No ghosting. No endless texting. Just real conversations, real energy, and real sparks.
### 💃 Ice Break the Right Way
Forget awkward small talk. We kick things off with guided dance sessions designed to loosen you up, get you laughing, and make introductions feel natural — not forced. Movement creates chemistry. Trust us.
### ❤️ Back to Traditional Dating
Remember when dating meant:
* Meeting face-to-face
* Making eye contact
* Feeling nervous (in a good way)
* Asking someone for their number
* Actually planning a proper date
That’s what we’re bringing back.
This is traditional dating with a modern twist — respectful introductions, genuine conversation, and the chance to build real connection from the very first hello.
### 📍Barbican-City of London, Convenient Location
Easy to get to after work. Close to transport links. Stylish venue. Effortless vibe.
### ✨ Who’s It For?
Young professionals who:
* Are serious about meeting someone
* Miss traditional dating values
* Prefer presence over profiles
* Want quality connections in a relaxed setting
### 🥂 What to Expect
### Welcome to Sparks & Steps — where we bring back traditional dating with elegance, confidence, and a touch of excitement.
* Your evening begins with a complimentary welcome drink — the perfect way to relax and settle into the atmosphere.
* Then we turn up the energy with salsa dancing and Latino vibes — fun, guided, and designed to break the ice naturally. No pressure, no awkward introductions — just movement, laughter, and connection.
* As the night unfolds, the music softens into a more relaxed rhythm, creating space for meaningful conversations.
* Not sure how to start the chat? Don’t worry — we’ve placed conversation cards on each table to help spark engaging, effortless discussions.
**And here’s where it gets exciting…**
🌹 If you meet someone you’d like to know better, simply pick up a rose and ask for their number. A simple, confident gesture — just like traditional dating should be.
This isn’t speed dating.
This isn’t a night club.
This is dating the way it used to be — confident, intentional, and in person.
**Limited spaces. Real people. Real potential.**
Ready to meet someone the traditional way?
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparks-steps-21-march-age-28-50ditch-the-dating-apps-meet-in-person-tickets-1983682007283?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
EDI Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Systemic & Family Constellations IN-PERSON Full-Day Workshop with Illi Adato
**You are invited to join a deep healing group process that extends beyond us as individuals into the wider 'field' of historical/ancestral influences, where our family's past traumas are seen, acknowledged, and attended to, so that they do not limit our well-being today.**
In these **short videos, our facilitator Illi Adato** explains the key aspects of the Systemic and Family Constellation approach to therapy and healing:
[https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos](https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos)
We shall meet at The Kailash Centre in St. Johns Wood, London NW8 for this month's group session, **open to all**.
Issue Holder and Representative spaces are available:
**For Representative (Participant) Booking £45:**
**[https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)**[ ](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)
**For Issue Holder (Client) Booking £175:**
If you wish to attend as an Issue Holder at this workshop and have your own Constellation done please email your request to: [ih@londonconstellations.uk](ih@londonconstellations.uk)
**Please Note:** There are limited issue holder spaces available, please book early to avoid disappointment and wait for a confirmation email of your booking.
This workshop provides a perfect opportunity to experience the deep and insightful Systemic Constellations process. A unique and powerful therapeutic method for self-exploration, understanding core behaviors, removing blocks, and reintroducing movement and growth. It is used as a major resource in working through trauma and it can assist in depression treatment.
To read comments from participants in previous workshops click this link [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)
**WHAT ARE SYSTEMIC CONSTELLATIONS?**
The Systemic Constellations method is a unique therapeutic process of exploration of the forces that move us in life. Such forces often appear as difficulties or a sense of being 'stuck' in life, affecting our behavior, relationships, career, health/wellbeing, or even financial circumstances. This method provides a three-dimensional ‘map’ of one’s life as it is at present. It is a simple yet powerful way to explore entanglements and blockages in our personal life and in our family history. The method brings awareness and clarity into personal challenges by focusing the client on the root cause of such difficulties. Constellations provide an opening for a positive life shift and present ways for deep healing processes to occur.
**WHAT HAPPENS IN A CONSTELLATION SESSION?**
In Constellations work the ‘client’ is referred to as the ‘Issue Holder’.
The method uses workshop participants as ‘Representatives’ to stand in for key people in the client’s life such as family members, colleagues, partners, ex-partners etc., sometimes ‘abstract’ concepts such as an emotion, country of origin, religion, or destiny are also represented. All participants are invited to take part as Representatives. Workshop participants often report (see reviews: [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)) experiencing profound insights into their own lives by simply witnessing the process, regardless of how they choose to take part.
**WHY DOES THIS WORK?**
Scientific research shows that the experiences of your ancestors can determine your behavior today and affect future generations.\*\* Recent scientific research into DNA reveals that a component named epigenetics is embedding the effect of a traumatic experience by altering the genetic structure. It means that some of our behavior patterns can be attributed to traumatic events in your family history. This notion has always been one of the guiding principles of Systemic / Constellations Therapy, a form of work that is dedicated to exposing and dealing with issues emerging from our family system.
Our group provides a **safe space** where deep personal work is done and where maintaining confidentiality and respect for each other's privacy is paramount.
**\*\* DNA research paper and news article links:**
Discover - Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes [https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK](https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK)
BBC News - "Memories" pass between generations [http://bbc.in/1dNShPe](http://bbc.in/1dNShPe)
**Facilitated by Illi Adato** MA Lon\. Inst\. SQHP\. Crt\(HYP\)\. Crt\(COACH\)\. C\-h\-a\-n\-g\-e\.co\.uk \- Systemic\, Organisational & Family Constellations member of ISCA \| Hypnotherapy Senior Member GHR \(UK\) & IHF \(USA\) \| Tune\-In Counselling \| Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist™ \|
Looking forward to another moving encounter!
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💬**Personal one-to-one counseling** can be combined with group work.
**Book here: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session)**
**VIDEO COURSES**
📌 Watch anytime \| 📩 Instant access after payment
Find all the videos here:
https://www.meetup.com/london-family-constellations/events/
**Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19
Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition.
**Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6
Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love**, uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing.
Have questions? Reach out: office@londonconstellations.uk
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇯🇵🇮🇹 COVENT GARDEN Language Exch & Social 🇩🇪🇨🇳🇧🇷🇰🇷
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
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**Join us for our Sunday International Language Exchange and Social!**
Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,🏆 with 1500+ reviews rated 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
www.languages.london
WHEN & WHERE
**This event takes place at Craft Beer Co Covent Garden on Sunday afternoon at 4pm.** You are spoilt for choice with public transport options including lots of tube, train and buses close to the venue.
**The address is 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA**
https://maps.google.com/?cid=12246258418147807722&entry=gps
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
1\. When you arrive have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone\. **Collect your personalised language badge BEFORE ordering your drinks.** We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome 😃
2\. Pay the £2 event fee\. You can do this by cash or contactless card / phone\.
3\. Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave ♻️
......Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
Please ensure you buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
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**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers.....Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World.
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English.... that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love...Bring your friends 💙
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees 👻
**Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members are regularly removed from our group.**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
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**SUSTAINABLE** 🌎🌳
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing ☹️
The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! 🏆👍
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down🙏
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** 👮♂️
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice 📸
**SPREAD THE WORD** 🗣️💬
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you ♥️
Join our community - https://www.languages.london/
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London 😊👋
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Book Swap Meetup 📚📚📚
Basic Ideas: 🌞 📚☕
Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or it’s a book that has changed your life that you want to share?
Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well.
Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup.
Note:
The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.
South London Tech Community Days: March 2026 Networking
This event is open to anyone who works in or is interested in the tech industry, whether you are a developer, designer, engineer, entrepreneur, student, or hobbyist. You will be able to meet new people, share your experiences, learn from others, and find potential collaborators or mentors.
Attending our events earns you [Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points](https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/how-to-get-cpd-points). CPD offers numerous benefits, including skill enhancement, career progression, and up-to-date knowledge. It helps professionals stay competent, advance in their careers, and maintain professional credibility.
We usually start around 2 p.m. at The Crown pub, following the earlier Brunch event. The Crown offers a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to suit all tastes and burgers for those who missed the brunch. The pub offers a Lunch Special between 12 and 4pm for a Cheeseburger with fries for £9 & schooners for £4.
It is worth noting that whilst the event is free, the food and drinks aren't. Come thirsty, curious, and ready to have a great time!
Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)
Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com
EDI Events Near You
Connect with your local EDI community
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!
The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Long Form Night - 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! Tonight's a special one; this is "Long form" night!
Most nights here at Improv Meetup, we play "short form" games, where the host has established rules that the players must adhere to. These scenes frequently do not tell a connected story and are focused on following those rules; games such as "Alphabet Game" where every next sentence needs to start with the next letter of the alphabet, or "Interrogation" where it's a guessing game.
Tonight is focused on "long form", where we will see groups of people come up and do a sort of improvised play. There may be rules to the structure itself to adhere to, or it may be more free form, but doing this allows players to establish a shared world, and to establish characters and callbacks. While your average game may last 2-3 minutes, a long form set will last much longer, and have 4+ people involved. This may be a more complicated night, but we will make sure you feel supported to try this out.
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!
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!!*
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.



















