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Creative Code Toronto meetup at InterAccess
Join us for a Toronto meetup of creative coders! This will be a venue to get to know each other and see what's going on in the community. We'll have a space downtown and some food available.
We're partnering with [InterAccess](https://interaccess.org), a gallery, educational facility, production studio, festival, and registered charity dedicated to new media and emerging practices in art and technology!
* If you've got a project you've worked on in the past that you're proud of, we'd love to see it and for you to walk us through what went into it.
* If you're currently working on something or investigating some new ideas and feel like sharing, this would be a great time discuss your process so far!
* If you haven't done anything yet but are interested in creative coding, we'd love to see what works have inspired you.
Sign up here if you're interested in speaking! [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MsbtdvTGMNT75lqq4lnxydY4TczStAOZE1Ap8mQJKeM](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MsbtdvTGMNT75lqq4lnxydY4TczStAOZE1Ap8mQJKeM)
**What is creative code?** *Creative coding* refers to anything with an artistic component that uses code as a medium. We welcome artists who use code (for visuals, audio, poetry, or whatever else), designers, animators, toolmakers, researchers, or just enjoyers and people looking to learn more!
**Location:** InterAccess, at 32 Lisgar St.
**Join our discord** if you want to talk to everyone before/after the event, or have any suggestions for things you'd like to see or do! [https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ](https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ)
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, English, and French Class 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
TOPHATs Japanese Culture and Aga Khan Museum and afterwards the Duke of Kent
Join Lawrence, your top hatted host for a evening of Free cultural experiences at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) and the Aga Khan Museum.
At 6 pm, we will gather at the JCCC, discover Japanese culture and two exhibits.
Japanese Connection Stories by Wendy Tanaka
https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/01/japanese-connection-stories
Omote Ura - Through the works of three Nikkei artists, Nami Ueno, Marina Van Raay, and Yuka Yamaguchi, the exhibition examines the relational interdependence between the unseen ura that activates the omote of visible change and renewal.
https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/03/omote-ura
At 7 pm, we will cross the street to the Aga Khan to see
Hassan Hajjaj: La Salle de Gym des Femmes Arabes
The Arab Women’s Gym
Exhibition
Take a walk through a vibrant series of photographs by multidisciplinary artist Hassan Hajjaj, where sport and fashion blend to celebrate diverse expressions of identity, strength, and style.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/hassan-hajjaj/
Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms
Offers a glimpse into the dynamic graphic design scene of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), showcasing how innovative Arabic and Persian typography contribute to global visual culture.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/inner-structures-outer-rhythms/
Your Way Begins on the Other Side
This six-meter-long, double-sided work — acquired as the first contemporary artwork in the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections — draws inspiration from Persian garden design and Sufi poetry.
https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/aisha-khalid/
At 8 pm, we will head over to the Duke of Kent for some beer, snacks and socializing.
2315 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C6
https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-kent/
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Language Exchange & Social by Toronto Babel: Spring Equinox (Nowruz edition)
**Spring Equinox: A Nowruz Partnership**
This week, we are honoured to partner with friends from the Persian community for a special evening centered around **Nowruz** (the Persian New Year) and the arrival of Spring.
While Toronto Babel is always a place for all languages, tonight we’re excited to share the "soul" of this culture through their famous traditions and timeless poetry.
✨ **What to Expect:**
✅ **The Haft-Seen Tradition:** We will have a traditional display of the seven symbolic items of spring. Come learn what they represent for renewal and hope.
✅**Poetry & Fortunes:** We’ll be sharing snippets of **Hafez**. In this culture, poetry isn't just art, it's a way to seek guidance and connection.
✅**Language Bites:** We’ll have a few key Farsi words and phrases on hand to help you navigate the night and connect with our Persian members.
📍 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 $5 Entry Fee at the Door
This helps cover meetup essentials and all the little things that make our events magical ✨
**CONTACT:** Terry (Organizer)
📲 E-transfer also available: tmg8@wealthsimple.me
🔗 Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel](https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel)
📘 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel](https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel)
💬 WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7)
📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel](https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel)
👉 Check out our calendar to see what other events we have coming up and to RSVP:
[https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar](https://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar)
**Note:** Toronto Babel is a friendly, welcoming, and safe space for all attendees. This is a language-focused event and not a dating or matchmaking event. Any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness any issues, please inform one of the organizers.
#TorontoBabel #LanguageExchange #TorontoEvents #ToDoToronto #LearnEnglish
NEW TIME!! FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Class!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Singles Mixer for Professionals (Ages 28+)
**Connect with likeminded professionals with low pressure vibes in a chic King West bar.**
**When:** Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 \| 7:30pm – 10:00pm
**Where:** Oria on King (220 King St W)
**Tickets:** [\[Buy Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-march-singles-mixer-for-professionals-ages-28-tickets-1984160043101?aff=meetup)
**(must buy ticket from website - RSVP from Meetup doesn't count)**
✨ **What to Expect:**
* A dedicated & experienced host/emcee – Andrea Lo
* Fun icebreakers & guided introductions to warm up the room
* Structured speed dating rounds (1–1.5 hrs – short & sweet)
* Open mingling to reconnect with matches or meet anyone you missed
* Digital match form for easy post-event follow-ups
Can’t make it? Follow **[Toronto Dating Hub](https://www.torontodatinghub.com/)** for upcoming mixers & events!
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Latest Updates on AI Safety Work at Jinesis AI Lab
This is a ticketed event. Please register at [this link](https://luma.com/opxvoqxk).
Zhijing Jin will be joining us to discuss her AI lab's entire research agenda, including several recent project lines across adversarial defence, interpretability, and democracy defence.
**Event Schedule**
6:00 to 6:30 - Food and introductions
6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation and Q&A
7:30 to 9:00 - Open Discussions
If you can't make it in person, feel free to join the live stream starting at 6:30 pm, via [this link](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live).
This is part of our weekly [AI Safety Thursdays](https://luma.com/trajectory-labs?k=c) series. Join us in examining questions like:
* How do we ensure AI systems are aligned with human interests?
* How do we measure and mitigate potential risks from advanced AI systems?
* What does safer AI development look like?
Start Spring with Dim Sum at this Top Dim Sum Restaurant (Spadina Ave.)
**On Sunday 22nd March, start Spring with some yummy Dim Sum.** I have been going to this place for over 20 years, and have shared with many meetup groups, so hope you will join us. Rol Sans moved to it's new address almost 2 years ago, and I am looking forward to this modern location with their endless all-day dim sum menu. Framed pictures of their bestsellers (and also mine) are above. Note: This will be a shared experience at the table.
**COST**
Dim Sum: Cost + Tip + Taxes will be divided equally amongst attendees
Organizer Meetup fee: $5
**SIGNING-UP**
* RSVP Yes and the system will add you to the wait list
* To secure your seat, a $10 etransfer (includes $5 meetup fee) is required to hold a seat at the table. Attendees will receive $5 back at the end of dim sum - there are no refunds for cancellations or no shows.
* Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer.
* Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending.
* A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive.
RSVPs close 2 days prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
**MEETUP TIME**
**Meet me at: 11:45am inside the front doors of Rol Sans at 388 Spadina Ave.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested.
Length: 1 hour 45mins
Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.
Winter is over, let's Brunch again
**Well, it’s time to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring with another relaxed get-together.**
We’re meeting again at the still new but also very familiar [Donegal Arms](https://www.instagram.com/thedonegalarms).
But of course, the real purpose is the gathering, not the restaurant. Come join us, and share your thoughts on what you’d like our **Halton Peel Humanist** and **Café Scientifique** communities to do as we close in on the 2025-26 season; what you envisage the future of our communities to be, and especially what your role will be in that future.. We’re all ears.
Curious about the brunch menu at the Donegal Arms? You can browse it here: *[Brunch Menu](https://www.instagram.com/p/DLLKR7vP9dB/)* (though no promises it’s fully up to date).
**Parking tip:** Try the lot on Hurontario Street, just north of Donegal Arms and the two storefronts next to it.
Spanglish - the Original
New Rules:
Starting now, we are asking that each person contribute $2 towards maintaining this page. Without our space here on MeetUp, there is no group. So we ask that you bring a tooney when you come to keep us operational. Thank you very much!
Thank you to everyone who has ordered something to eat or drink. It's very important that we each make a purchase, even just a tea or coffee, to maintain our welcome. Mil veces, gracias!
PROJECT HAIL MARY - IMAX - Followed by a drink or a bite
**Plot** **summary**: Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction... but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.
Trailer\*\*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0XN3-n-2Lo
**Time the Meetup group will meet at:** **6:45pm**...Please **check in** **with** **me** ***by 6:50pm***, **as we will go into the theatre at that time.**
**Time the movie STARTS:** ***7:00pm***
**Movie Running Time:** *2hr 36min*
**Meetup Spot:** Bottom of the steps to Indigo - Directly across from Cineplex.
**How to Find the Theatre:** Second floor of the Yonge Eglinton Centre - next to Yonge St.
**Where I will be sitting:** I will be in ROW "G" SEAT "G6'
**Click here to go to the website to buy your ticket:** [https://www.cineplex.com/](https://www.cineplex.com/)
**After the Movie:** We will reconvene by the steps leading to INDIGO, and talk about the meaningful scenes in the movie. Then, for those who answered YES to the question, we will go into the Pickle Barrel for a drink or a bite.
**PLEASE NOTE:** Ticket must be bought before signing up. You will be asked where you will be sitting. Seating is very limited.
*Don't forget to join Cineplex's new MOIVE CLUB for those that love movies and discounts* - [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub)
**NOTE:** All movies are subject to change, I will always try for the best time, and to see a movie in 2D (some movies are a must in 3D) for the best price. \*\*\*Also, please keep an eye out for any changes in venue or movie times.
**I look forward to seeing you there!!**
**THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, WHO ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMEBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.**
**Toronto Movies and Social Group: Policy**
Please do not use your cellphone, talk, or otherwise disrupt the enjoyment of others around you, once the movie starts. Any complaints will be dealt with first as a warning, then subsequent removal from the group on repeated complaints.
**Rules:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241263/)
**Getting The Best Out Of Meet:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241269/)
Don't Forget to join our email list (Meetup does not send out emails to
everyone in a group) to get our weekly news later about upcoming events: [http://eepurl.com/hKt76f](http://eepurl.com/hKt76f)
Facebook group @ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/)
**Scene card:** A Scene card helps you to collect movie points at Cineplex movie theatres. After 1000 points or 10 movies your 11th movie is free. If you love to see movies then this is a must have card. Go to - [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca/) to get your card today
Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post a message on the wall, or email him torontomoviesandoutings@[hotmail.com](http://hotmail.com/)
✨🌙 EXPLORE LUMIÈRE: THE ART OF LIGHT 🌙✨
✨🌙 **EXPLORE LUMIÈRE: THE ART OF LIGHT** 🌙✨
An Outdoor Night Walk of Light, Art & Waterfront Vibes
Let’s go chase some light.
Join us for **Lumière: The Art of Light** (formerly the Winter Light Exhibition) in its beautiful new home at **Trillium Park**.
This free outdoor exhibition transforms the park into an illuminated art experience, featuring works by Ontario artists who use light, innovation, and creativity to reimagine public space. This year’s curatorial theme is *“Renewal”* — celebrating the shift from winter into spring, longer days, and that subtle feeling that something new is beginning.
There’s something magical about walking by the water at night, surrounded by glowing installations and good company. It’s reflective. It’s playful. It’s very Toronto.
👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
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🌉 The Plan
We’ll meet at the iconic **Princes' Gates**, then walk together over to Trillium Park.
We’ll spend about an hour exploring the installations at a relaxed pace — taking photos, chatting, and soaking it in.
Afterward, we’ll continue the evening with food and drinks by the waterfront. Most likely we’ll head to **Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill** along Queens Quay. We’ll hop on the TTC streetcar for a few stops to get there.
Art first. Social second. Best of both worlds.
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🧥 What to Bring
This is an outdoor nighttime event — please dress properly.
* Warm coat
* Hat & gloves
* Warm boots or sturdy shoes
* Something warm to drink
Comfort = enjoyment.
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🧢 Meetup Details
📍 Meetup Location: In front of the Princes’ Gates
🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat
⏰ Meetup Time: 7:45 PM
❗ I will only wait 10 minutes
Please arrive on time so we can walk over together.
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💰 Cost
Explore Lumière: FREE 🎉
🎟️ **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person **or** e-transfer to
📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖
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🌈 Who Is This For?
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not.
We also host:
🎬 Movies
🚶 Walks & hikes
🎭 Arts & culture outings
🍽️ Restaurant gatherings
You’re always welcome. And remember — you can just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule.
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⏳ Leaving Time
You’re free to head out at any time — after the lights, after dinner, whenever works for you.
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⚠️ A Gentle Reminder
Sometimes circumstances change and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates.
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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the glow.
Stay for the waterfront energy.
Leave feeling like you stepped into a little pocket of light in the middle of the city.
Winter fades.
Spring hints.
And Toronto lights up. ✨
GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Toronto
Join us for a community-led developer event focused on **AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot**. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development.
* **Total duration:** approximately 3 hours
* Includes: **2 technical sessions AND hands-on workshop (1 hour)**
> ***Important*** *This event includes hands-on labs, so you will need to bring your **own laptop** (and power cord), if you would like to participate in the lab.*
**Agenda:**
5:15-5:30pm – Check-in & Networking
5:30pm – Welcome & Opening
5:45pm – Session 1: GitHub Copilot in Practice (Dave Lloyd & Max Yermakhanov)
6:15pm – Session 2: From Copilot to Colleagues: Building an AI DevOps Agent Team (Kaan Turgut)
6:45pm – Workshop: Hands-on with GitHub Copilot
7:45pm – Closing & Next Steps
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Pop-up Book Club 2 : The Tenth of December, by George Saunders
Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories.
(Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan
Conversacion en español (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
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
Cashflow 101 Networking Experience
📢 **RSVP Required - Limited Capacity** 🎟️
Please note that due to limited capacity, we cannot guarantee entry, food, or seating. Kindly understand that space is limited.
Join us for a **FREE public event** with provided **refreshments**!
Get ready for an exciting game meetup! We're thrilled to have you join us.
Rest assured, we have ample space to accommodate multiple game playing.
Game time: **2 pm to 5 pm**. Remember, just like in real life, you don't have to arrive on time to start playing.
Here's the detailed **Agenda**:
**1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Opening & Setup**
**2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Food & Networking**
**2:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Game Talk**
**3:45 pm - 5:00 pm: Game Time**
**5:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Closing**
No need to bring anything other than yourself. Feel free to bring a friend and share some good jokes too! 🧐
We're excited to see you there! Don't forget to **RSVP to secure your spot**.
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.
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