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Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere**
Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall?
Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+).
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to move 💪
**Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian
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### 🔹 Monday — Bouldering (Low Wall)
Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement.
🕔 **17:00–18:40**
📍 Mountex, 1134 Budapest, Váci út 19
📌 **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 4000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3500 HUF
* Children under 14: 2290 HUF
Equipment rental available on site.
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### 🔹 Thursday — Rope Climbing (15 m Wall)
Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor.
🕔 **17:00–19:00**
📍 BigWall, 1047 Budapest, Károlyi István u. 10
📌 **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 5000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3990 HUF
* Students (under 26): 2990 HUF
* Children under 14: 1990 HUF
All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym.
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### ⭐ Why join?
* Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching
* Small groups and personal attention
* Adults & kids train together
* Safe environment and clear instruction
* Great way to get stronger and meet active people
* In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors**
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### 💳 Regular climbers
If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass:
**29,000 HUF — 8 consecutive sessions**
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👉 **Sign up in advance — spots are limited.**
Feel free to message me if you have questions!
Board Game Night at Pacsi
Come and play boardgames with others in English!
This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/jatszohazprojekt?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1649367082889890) for more information.
We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile!
***Important***
**This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260309). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own
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Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking.
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👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room.
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Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.
The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval!
Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz!
Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót!
Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre
Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak.
Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4.
Jelentkezés és további infók:
A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni.
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Start 2026 with Argentine tango!
No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner.
We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango!
Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi
Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM
Classes will continue every Monday at the same time.
Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4.
Registration and more information:
[www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
Salsa Dance Beginners Course
Welcome to Salsa Made Easy! Learn salsa step by step with our beginner-friendly classes. Perfect for men and women who want to dance confidently, have fun, and enjoy the rhythm of Latin dance
Classes are every Monday from 18:30-20:00
\*\*Classes are in English only\*\*
4 weeks class-26000FT
Single classes-7500FT
Can't join our weekly classes? No problem you can learn from the comfort of your home with our online beginners classes, check it out
www.salsamadeeasy.com
Geology Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!*
Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül.
**Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában**
*Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport*
Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához.
**Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség**
*Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék*
A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?
Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✨
**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!**
**What to expect**
* Casual vibes
* Networking & community activities
* A mix of general and technical talks & discussions
* Drinks & snacks
**↗️ [Luma](https://luma.com/j77fxzdn)**
*🧭 Make sure to check out "**How to Find Us**" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to access the space*
📑**Agenda**
🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm**
* Arrivals
* Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF)
🕢**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm**
Ethereum's Scaling Roadmap - Péter Garamvölgyi (Scroll)
🕢**7:45 pm - 10:00 pm**
* Open discussions, community activities and networking
The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬
*Az elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.*
**Organizers and sponsors**
* Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation)
* Guild.xyz
Data & AI Meetup
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
We’re thrilled to invite you to our next **Betsson Group**
**Data & AI MeetUp**, where innovation meets real‑world impact!
Join us on **March 11th from 17:45** for an evening packed with inspiring talks, live demos, and networking with fellow tech and data enthusiasts. This time, we’re diving deep into **two exciting topics shaping the future of software development and enterprise AI**:
📌 **Topic 1: “The Revolution of AI in Software Development”**
**Speaker:** Cleber De Lima, Director of Data & AI, Betsson Group
This presentation explores how AI has fundamentally changed software development and how you can take advantage of AI capabilities to become **10X more productive**. Cleber will share practical strategies for leveraging AI tools across the entire development lifecycle — from writing and testing code to debugging and deploying - enabling you to ship features faster and focus on high‑value problem‑solving.
Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or looking to optimize your workflow, you’ll walk away with **actionable insights** to immediately boost your productivity.
📌 **Topic 2: “Re‑Architecting for the New World”**
**Speaker:** Tatiana Petrache, Senior AI Specialist & Alexander Pedersen, Enterprise Account Executive, Snowflake
Join Snowflake to learn how leading enterprises are **shipping AI‑powered products in minutes - not months -** while maintaining strong governance, performance, and quality.
This session breaks down the blueprint for a **lean, high‑efficiency foundation** designed to scale AI and machine learning across the entire ecosystem. You’ll also see a **live demo** showing how to build a **production‑ready AI app in minutes**, ready for the New World.
🎯 Whether you’re a **data scientist, engineer, analyst, or tech enthusiast**, this event promises valuable insights, engaging discussions, and the chance to connect with like‑minded professionals.
Seats fill up quickly, so don’t wait, reserve your spot now and be part of an inspiring evening of learning, networking, and innovation!
**REGISTER HERE:** [https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup](https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup "https://onebetsson.typeform.com/betssonmeetup")
Hooked on a Feeling: EDR-ek, ETW és AMSI alulnézetből
Ebben az előadásban 3–4 vezető EDR működését vizsgáljuk meg technikai szinten: hogyan hookolják a rendszer DLL-eket, hogyan használnak ETW-t és miként integrálják az AMSI-t. Az előadás bemutatja a patch/bypass alapelveit is, gyakorlati példákon keresztül. Célunk egy erős technikai alap megadása azoknak, akik mélyebben szeretnének elindulni az EDR-ek elemzésének és megkerülésének világában. Előadó: Django.
Power Platform Meetup @ Morgan Stanley
Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István
Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi
19:15 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray
Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi
19:15 – 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Expert Office Hours - powered by OUVC
**A RÉSZVÉTELHEZ KÉRJÜK, REGISZTRÁLJ ITT:**
[https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b](https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b)
Van egy startup ötleted, vagy már építed a vállalkozásod, de jól jönne néhány tapasztalt szakértő visszajelzése? 🤔
Március 13-án Expert Office Hourst szervezünk a Puzl CowOrKingben, ahol több innovációs ökoszisztéma-szereplővel együtt várunk benneteket.
Az esemény során lehetőségetek lesz feltenni a kérdéseiteket, szakértői visszajelzést kérni a startupotok helyzetéről, vagy átbeszélni konkrét üzleti, jogi és tőkebevonási témákat.
A megszokott office hours beszélgetések mellett egy rövid bemutatkozó blokkot is tartunk, ahol jobban is megismerhetitek szakértőinket.
Akik velünk tartanak:
🔹 Dr. Szabó András:
Startupokra specializálódott ügyvéd, aki rendszeresen segít az alapítóknak eligazodni a jogi kérdésekben, a cégalapítástól a befektetési megállapodásokig.
🔹 István Zsolt:
Az Initium Venture Labs technológia transzfer mendezsere, több mint 25 év tapasztalattal K+F+I projektek vezetésében, aki akadémiai és ipari környezetben egyaránt dolgozott innovációs programok és ökoszisztémák fejlesztésén.
🔹 Szántó Károly:
Az UniPrisma Venture Studio alapítója és vezérigazgatója, aki egyetemekkel és befektetőkkel együttműködve segít kutatási eredményekből befektetésre kész deep tech vállalkozásokat építeni.
📅 2026\. március 13\. \(péntek\) \| 9:30–13:00
📍 Puzl CowOrKing Budapest
Ha kérdésetek van a startupotokkal, üzleti modellel vagy a következő lépésekkel kapcsolatban, érdemes csatlakozni. 😉
Technical Debt & Product Management in the AI era
We’ll dive into how Product Management is evolving in the AI era, and how technical debt can be managed strategically.
First, Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) will talk about the AI adoption: how roles are changing, where decision-making sits, and how to build teams that can ship with speed and clarity in an AI-shaped world.
Then, Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) will talk about winning in high-growth environments by rethinking legacy constraints. He reframes technical debt as a strategic capital allocation decision—not a code quality flaw—and shows how to measure the tradeoff between legacy drag and speed-to-market. Learn when to intentionally take on debt to capture market share, how to empower teams without formal authority, and how to balance compliance with bold growth bets—leaving with a playbook to turn technical constraints into competitive advantage.
Schedule:
* 18:00-18:30 - Arrival + Intro by Gergő Horányi (Wise)
* 18:30-19:00 - Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) -- **Product Management in the AI era**
* 19:00-19:30 - Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) — **Technical Debt as a High-Yield Strategic Lever**
* 19:30-21:00 - Drinks, Pizza, Networking
About the speakers
**[Anna Szell](https://hu.linkedin.com/in/annaszell) (Product Manager) @ PostHog**
Anna Szell is a Product Manager at PostHog. She brings a growth focus and product analytics-first lens to modern PM. Previously she worked at Craft Docs, Shapr3D and Skyscanner.
**[Nilan Peiris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilanpeiris/) (Chief Product Officer) @ Wise**
Nilan Peiris is the Chief Product Officer at Wise, where he oversees product strategy to help the company scale and achieve its mission. He joined the organization in 2014 as VP Growth, playing a key role in its expansion after having already supported Wise’s journey as an advisor since 2012. His work focuses on building global platforms that solve complex financial problems for international customers. Prior to Wise, Nilan served as VP Growth at HouseTrip, where he was in charge of scaling the company’s presence across the European market. He also held the role of Chief Marketing Technology Officer at Holiday Extras, leading all areas of technology, marketing, and customer acquisition .Beyond his executive roles, he advises a number of early-stage startups on growth strategies and gaining market traction.
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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.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
"Astrology: The Essential Basics" 5 classes with Judi Vitale, MA, C.A., NCGR-PAA
"Astrology: The Essential Basics" 5 classes with Judi Vitale, MA, C.A., NCGR-PAA
Wed, Feb 11 | Zoom
This course is an introduction to astrology for those who are interested in using this ancient art and science for their own illumination, and in preparing to offer astrology services to clients.
About the event
Astrology: The Essential Basics - Class Outline
A 5-part course presented by Judi Vitale, MA, C.A. NCGR-PAA
Wednesday 7:30 PM February 11 (#1) and 25 (#2), March 11 (#3) and 25 (#4), April 8 (#5).
This course is an introduction to astrology for those who are interested in using this ancient art and science for their own illumination, and in preparing to offer astrology services to clients. It covers the very basic elements of astrology, including how astrology can be used and the ethics involved in working with clients.
Written materials are provided, along with instruction on drawing the glyphs of the planets and signs. The Whole Signs House system will be used as the basis for this course. This system makes it easier for students to comprehend the meanings of elements, modalities, sect, and aspects.
Each class is 90 minutes in length.
Lesson #1: Astrology: A Historical Overview and Applications in the Modern World
Lesson #2: The Zodiac, The Signs, and the Planets that Play in Them
Lesson #3: The Ways the Planets Play (Planets in Signs)
Lesson #4: The Houses and Aspects
Lesson #5: Forecasting with Transits - Ethics and Technique
After more than 40 years as a professional astrologer, speaker, and writer, Judi thrives on sharing what she has been given by her illustrious teachers. She earned her Level IV Certification from NCGR-PAA in 1995, She specializes in counseling clients using techniques ranging from traditional astrology to Uranian analysis. Judi holds a Master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling, and offers a coaching practice that emphasizes hypnotherapy and breathwork as well as astrology. She lives in Pittsburgh with her tiny dog Candace.
Morning people unite!! 🐤 ☕ + 💬 @ Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville
Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Crimson Cup Coffee Shop - Clintonville](https://www.crimsoncup.com/about/location/clintonville)!
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.
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
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**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



















