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7:00PM FREE HIIT Workout at Pier 10/AiA Vitality | FITFAM Hong Kong
7:00PM FREE HIIT Workout at Pier 10/AiA Vitality | FITFAM Hong Kong
ONLY PEOPLE WHO SUCCESSFULLY SIGN UP HERE CAN ATTEND. If you sign up and can no longer attend, please change your status to NOT GOING to allow others to participate. Thank you for your understanding :)


𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 🙌


Join us this upcoming Monday evening for some sweat and fun! 🎉💦 Our meeting point is on the concrete patio at the end of the central lawn before 7:00PM. Please arrive a few minutes early - skipping the warm-up puts you at greater risks for injuries. 10 mins of warm-up, 40 mins of workouts and 10 mins of stretching with tons of high-fives.
Who's in?? 👊
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⚠️ 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⚠️

Please take a minute to read the following information regarding your participation in FitFam workouts. By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed below:

💬 WHATSAPP 💬

We have a WhatsApp group! If you've participated in several of our sessions and would like to stay engaged with other regular FitFammers, please let one of our leaders know at the end of a workout so they can add you to the group.


🙅 NOT GOING 🙅‍♂️


If you have signed up for a session and can no longer make it, please move yourself to "Not Going" so our leaders have a more accurate count of participants coming to their session. This also helps us plan workouts more effectively.


🔊 DISCLAIMER 🔊


By signing up for this session, you confirm that you have read and understood the terms and risks detailed in our Disclaimer and Release of Liability Agreement: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134671/Disclaimer_and_Release_of_Liability_Agreement
For any other question regarding our workouts and our community, please refer to the FAQs page: https://www.meetup.com/fitfamhongkong/pages/29134429/FitFam_FAQs
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FitFam is accessible to everyone. No equipment, no previous experience or wallet needed. See you on the field
港人x港漂x游客 认识新朋友🐶
港人x港漂x游客 认识新朋友🐶
🐱主题 \- 认识新朋友 \- 交流两地文化 \- 互相教粤语/普通话 \- 一起吃喝玩乐 🌻地点 尖沙咀海港城港威大厦5座17楼 🐣其他详情 \- 完全免费 \- 每次大概20人,大概5个香港朋友,15个内地朋友 \- 欢迎带朋友参加 🍎找路提示 \- 进入了海港城后请找港威5座的标识 \- 到了17楼,电梯出来后往左转,会看到最大的门,门上写着卓越两个字,Nicole在大门等大家。如果Nicole不在,可能是带了之前到的小伙伴去活动的会议室。然后会再回来,先等一两分钟就对啦 🍔联系群组 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CPXRgXQ9p9cK5usqCZml1Y
(45+): 9 Mar 2026 (Mon), 4:30 pm, Kowloon Bay Park (Small) 九龍灣公園 (細)
(45+): 9 Mar 2026 (Mon), 4:30 pm, Kowloon Bay Park (Small) 九龍灣公園 (細)
First timer, please leave contact. Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later. My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Pure White Jersey 純白 $10 (Over 70, Free; PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 長者樂園 Seniors Paradise (45+) 9 Mar 2026 (Mon), 4:30 pm ----- Friendly (Home, White) vs 藍飛馬 Kowloon Bay Park (Small), Kai Lai Rd., Kowloon Bay. 九龍灣 啟禮道 九龍灣公園 (細). Tel: 2750-0849 9-a-side Quasi-Natural Turf 9人仿真草
LI/Inter 7-9pm@Sheung Wan   Mar 9 Mon
LI/Inter 7-9pm@Sheung Wan Mar 9 Mon
Romantic Tennis Lessons for Singles
Romantic Tennis Lessons for Singles
Beginners: 9 Mar 2026 (Mon) @ Sai Ying Pun CC 西營盤社區綜合大樓, 7-10 pm, (2+2+2)
Beginners: 9 Mar 2026 (Mon) @ Sai Ying Pun CC 西營盤社區綜合大樓, 7-10 pm, (2+2+2)
First timer, please leave contact. Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later. My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Date: 9 Mar 2026 (Mon) Time: 7 to 10 pm (2+2+2) Courts: #A, #B Level: Beginners \# of Players: about 16 Shuttlecock: Moxiang sfe #1 / #2 Format: Doubles Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003) Venue: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex 2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun 西營盤社區綜合大樓 西營盤高街 2 號 Tel: 2540-2812 Direction from Sai Ying Pun MTR to Sai Ying Pun Community Complex: https://bit.ly/Sai-Ying-Pun
Bhangra Dance with Harry @ Dee Dream Life
Bhangra Dance with Harry @ Dee Dream Life
Jump, kick, lift and turn! Lots of fun learning to dance this very highly uplifting, energetic and fun dance from India! Learn the culture and dance moves of this classical Indian dance that has become very popular all around the world! You will enjoy it thoroughly regardless of what dance background you may or may not have! WhatsApp 63344266 to book Prepayment required to secure booking www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info Download Dee Dream Life App for more info

Environment Events This Week

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Sailing Racing (Welcome beginner)
Sailing Racing (Welcome beginner)
Bring your own water and packed food, please use non-disposable bottle and packing. 帶水飲和食物, 請盡可能用可循環使用物料 Remember also bring towel and spare clothes. 記得帶埋毛巾同替換衣物 Meet at RHKYC Shelter Cove Clubhouse 在RHKYC西貢遊艇會花園集合 Please join via our website: http://hkvoyage.com/training 請到我們網站報名 http://hkvoyage.com/training Attention: If you just join here but not in our website, you may NOT be counted as participant. 注意: 如果你只在meetup按RSVP, 我們是無法確認你會出席的. Please whatsapp me if you have any question. (94921495 Jimmy) 如有任何問題, 請whatsapp聯絡我 (94921495 Jimmy) We will send whatsapp/SMS message to you one week before the event. 我們將在出發前大約一星期發出whatsapp/SMS與你聯絡.
Fri 😊🥂🍷HH/wines with tapas (Flat Iron Steakhouse & bar)
Fri 😊🥂🍷HH/wines with tapas (Flat Iron Steakhouse & bar)
friday social drinks with tapas, Antipesto...hams & cheese, chicken wings, pickles, sausages, pizza, fruits, calamari, etc chitchat with interesting topics ~ Details to be announced soon!
般尼克療癒第一階
般尼克療癒第一階
🌟 2天密集能量療癒體驗 🌟 📅 2026年3月14-15日 (六、日) 🕘 09:00 - 18:00 📍 太子 砵蘭街388號 康威大廈15樓 A室 (太子地鐵站 C2出口) 💬 廣東話授課 (輔以英語) 📌 立即報名 👉 https://forms.gle/tTkEvZLGqvjsryQQ6 🚀 想要健康、幸福、突破人生瓶頸? 這個週末,給自己一個全新的開始! 參加 般尼克(氣)療癒 Pranic Healing 2天密集課程, 學會用「氣」為自己和他人療癒, 打破健康、關係、財務上的障礙, 由內而外煥然一新! 💡 課程重點技能 \- ✅ 能量感知:用雙手探測氣場,真正「感受能量」 \- ✅ 氣場與脈輪淨化:提升免疫力、精神狀態更穩定 \- ✅ 般尼克呼吸法:快速補充能量、即時減壓 \- ✅ 自我療癒 & 遠距療癒:幫助自己與親友,即使相隔千里 \- ✅ 雙心靜坐冥想:平靜心靈、提升正能量 🩺 常見可改善問題 頭痛/偏頭痛|胃痛|關節炎|濕疹|哮喘|免疫失調|壓力緊張 甚至包括 心臟疾病、腸胃問題、不孕症 等多種狀況 🌍 為什麼選擇般尼克療癒? \- 全球 120\+ 國家 實踐 \- 翻譯成 48 種語言 \- 有臨床數據支持,效果真實可見 \- 體驗式教學,理論+實戰全面掌握 💰 課程費用 \- 新學員: HK$3\,288 \- 重温學員: HK$1\,600 \(首年畢業學員 HK$800\) 🔥 名額有限,額滿即止! 📌 立即報名 👉 https://forms.gle/tTkEvZLGqvjsryQQ6 📞 查詢 Lilian 📱 +852 9545 7444 🎥 課程簡介影片 👉 https://youtu.be/0Naq3bITlXQ?si=-St2Bm23KFgCcDNv 📲 追蹤般尼克療癒,香港: https://linktr.ee/mckspranichealinghk
Hong Kong Plant Walk #1: Quarry Bay
Hong Kong Plant Walk #1: Quarry Bay
***About this outing***: I invite you to join the first Hong Kong Plant Walk! We will be doing an easy hike with the aim of getting more familiar with Hong Kong’s native plants by using the Inaturalist app. We will begin with a quick explainer about Inaturalist and then wander at a comfortable pace along small trails near Quarry Bay pausing to look more closely at plants and record our observations. There is a short uphill climb on the route, so moderate hiking fitness and comfortable walking/hiking shoes are needed. ***About the organizer:*** I am a regular hiker, plant lover and Inaturalist ambassador. However, I am not a botanist or expert! The aim of this walk is to discover plants together, document Hong Kong’s native biodiversity and work on removing our plant blindness. ***Please***: ✔Have a true profile photo of yourself, so that I can recognize you ✔Download the Inaturalist app on your phone before the walk ✔Have breakfast and hydrate before the hike ✔Show up on time (I won’t wait!) ***Do bring***: ✔Water or sports drink ✔Comfortable walking/hiking shoes ✔Mosquito repellent ✔Sun protection (hat / sunscreen / long sleeves) ✔Umbrella ***Don't***: ❌Wear inappropriate clothes/shoes (flip flops, heels) ❌Be late ❌Bring guests (all participants must sign up separately) ❌Smoke or drop litter on the trail ***Walk details***: Approx. 4 km with 150m climb. I plan to finish within 2.5 hours. The walk will end at Mount Parker Road with easy access to public transport. ***Meeting time and place***: 10am at Taikoo MTR exit B at street level, just inside the exit. I will start promptly! ***Route description***: Quarry Bay Tree Walk and connecting trails ***Important notes***: * I will make a list of participants with visible profile photos on Meetup. If you cannot make it, please update your RSVP on Meetup as soon as possible. * I will not wait for latecomers and will not check messages after the walk begins! * The walk may be cancelled in the event of heavy rain or for other reasons. Please check this page 2 hours before the event time for any updates. * There is a public toilet near the start of the walk. * Participants join this walk at their own choosing and at their own risk.
HKNHS Zhuhai Xiangshan Cloud Trail  Day Trip
HKNHS Zhuhai Xiangshan Cloud Trail Day Trip
# This is a great experience - and one we would like to take advantage of whilst the temperature is at its best for an exposed route. Join us for a stunning lakeside stroll that transitions into the Xiangshan Cloud Path. This 11km route is as smooth as it is beautiful, featuring gentle slopes that wind through the trees above a reservoir and over to the coast. **The Highlights:** Panoramic lake vistas, rock formations, lush greenery with flowering trees, finishing with sweeping views of the harbour and beach. We should end our walk around 3:00 PM near the beach. You can dive into a meal at a local restaurant or enjoy a packed lunch on the sand. **Logistics:** We’ll take taxis to and from the port, making the round-trip journey from Hong Kong nice and easy. Return: Once again, we will use taxis to return to the port area and reverse journey to Hong Kong and your buses home. **Important Hike Details** Total distance: 12.5 km Total Ascent: 350m (quite gentle slopes, spread out over the walk) Pace: Easy walking pace with breaks for rest and photos. Surface: Paved. Bring: Water/ energy drinks; snacks; hat; insect repellent; valid travel documents; Umbrella (just in case); Mobile Phone/Camera **YOU MUST have a valid China travel card, China Visa or hold an eligible passport to travel to China for this trip.**
Forest Bathing 森林浴之旅 14/3
Forest Bathing 森林浴之旅 14/3
森林浴之旅 一場重新感受大自然的旅程 兩個半小時的行程中 我會為你打開一扇通往大自然的門 我們用不同的感官重新發掘大自然的可能性 聆聽大自然 與身邊的人分享 亦是一個和自己內在相處的時間 時間:3-530pm 地點:龍虎山郊野公園 價錢:300元 請私訊本頁報名安排付款以作確認 當天需要步行一小段路 而需要攜帶的物品或更多詳細資料 會於活動前再作通知。謝謝 希望有緣 山上見 活動內容簡介 森林浴的概念是鼓勵人們以身心靈放鬆和沉浸的方式,感受和接觸自然。 透過慢步、呼吸、觀察和五感體驗感知森林的聲音、光線、味道和質感等,來促進健康、增強幸福感和減少壓力。而森林本身亦擁有美好物質,例如芬多精 對人體免疫系統神學系統有正面幫助。 ANFT 的森林浴並非只是單純的散步,而是一種深入的自然療法實踐。導師會引導參與者進行一系列的感官活化活動,如深度聆聽、呼吸、靜觀、慢遊、品茶和分享等。透過這個過程,參與者能更加深地連結自然,從而達到身心的治愈與恢復。 此外,ANFT 的森林浴也著重於社群的互動與連結。它認為,在大自然的環境下分享經驗和情感,能夠增進人與人之間的關係,並在集體層面上創造更深的社區聯繫。 所以總括而言 森林浴是一場連接自己感受、享受與身邊朋友分享聆聽、重新與大自然萬物接觸相處既旅程同時放慢節奏前行亦不帶任何宗教信仰背景 適合不同年齡背景朋友參與 Forest Bathing Journey A journey to reconnect with nature During the two-and-a-half-hour journey I will open a door to nature for you Let's rediscover the possibilities of nature using different senses Listen to nature and share with those around you It's also a time to be with your inner self Time: 3-530pm Location: Lung Fu Shan Country Park Price: 300 HKD Please message this page to arrange payment and confirm registration You will need to walk a short distance on the day More details and items to bring will be notified before the event. Thank you Hope to see you on the mountain Overview Forest bathing is a concept that encourages people to feel and connect with nature by relaxing and immersing themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. By walking slowly, breathing, observing, and using the five senses to perceive the sounds, light, taste, and textures of the forest, it promotes health, enhances well-being, and reduces stress. The forest itself possesses wonderful substances, such as phytoncides, which positively benefit the human immune and neurological systems. ANFT's forest bathing is not just simple strolling, but a deep natural therapy practice. The guide will lead participants through a series of sensory activation activities, such as deep listening, breathing, mindfulness, slow movements, tea tasting, and sharing. Through this process, participants can connect with nature more deeply, achieving healing and recovery of body and mind. Additionally, ANFT's forest bathing emphasizes community interaction and connection. It believes that sharing experiences and emotions in a natural environment can enhance relationships between people and create deeper community bonds on a collective level. In summary, forest bathing is a journey to connect with your feelings, enjoy and share with friends around you, and re-engage with the myriad elements of nature. It is a journey to slow down without any religious background, suitable for friends of different ages and backgrounds to participate.

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Free at Bexley Library- Adventures in Ecological Horticulture
w Rebecca McMackin
Free at Bexley Library- Adventures in Ecological Horticulture w Rebecca McMackin
Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact** ![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64a6315db1eb8d081603d9ea/028252c7-347e-4196-8c79-b81d2a4db4bb/Mountaineering+Guide+Trifold+Brochure+in+Pink+White+Modern+Minimalist+Style+-+2.jpg) Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo - Free Class
How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo - Free Class
Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo Saturday, March 14th, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking A bog can serve the same functions as a traditional rain garden but has the advantages of being low maintenance, climate resilient and attractive for a much longer part of the year. David Marsolo is a long time Wild Ones member. He has been maintaining artificial bogs at his suburban Westerville home for about 20 years. He will describe how to install a bog and fill it with many interesting native plants including pollinator and host plants https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=11160
Apply to be an Ohio Virtual Men's Group Leader!
Apply to be an Ohio Virtual Men's Group Leader!
Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Interactive Angel’s Envy Bourbon Class
Interactive Angel’s Envy Bourbon Class
Join us for an interactive Bourbon Class featuring Angel’s Envy at TownHall — a fun, social experience designed to bring people together over exceptional bourbon, great food, and even better conversation. During this guided class, we’ll explore the flavor profile and craftsmanship behind Angel’s Envy while enjoying thoughtfully crafted bourbon cocktails in a relaxed, high-energy setting. This isn’t a lecture — it’s hands-on, engaging, and built to spark connection, laughter, and new friendships. Whether you come solo or with friends, this mid-week experience makes it easy to meet great people, enjoy premium bourbon, and unwind. ✨ What’s Included • Angel’s Envy bourbon tastings • Crafted bourbon cocktails • Food & Drinks included • Interactive instruction • A lively, welcoming atmosphere 🗓 Tuesday, March 10 ⏰ 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM 💵 $20 per person 🔞 Must be 21+ to attend Spots are limited — reserve yours early.
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️