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400th Coffee Morning - EVENING EVENT
Join us for the 400th Coffee-Morning-Event!
We will celebrate this anniversary on:
Friday, 13 March 2026
19:30 - 23:00
Let’s have a drink and share an evening together at this great venue:
**JARDIN Hospice - INDOOR VENUE**
Jardin Brussels, offers unique and versatile spaces for wonderful group events in the heart of the city. Located on the historic Grand Hospice site, these spaces combine lush gardens and a charming indoor bar, creating the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
https://jardin.brussels/fr/espace-evenementiel
https://www.instagram.com/jardin.hospice/
\- see the pinned videos for privatisation
I will share more information on how to access the indoor bar soon.
**FOOD & DRINKS**
* "Belgian Fries" can be ordered at the bar;
* possibly some cupcakes/cake (if we have time to make them)
=> Have dinner before you arrive.
Drinks are reasonably prices at the venue.
**EVENT PRICE - 15 Euros**
50% covers the privatisation of the venue.
50% of the price will cover the bar staff & security hired for the evening + cleaning.
**PAYMENT**
1. Most of you can make the transfer directly to my bank account.
2. with payconiq QR code AT THE COFFEE MORNING before the event. (Unfortunately payconiq QR codes can only be generated for a short moment on the spot now, NOT for 30 days anymore)
3. You can pay CASH at the coffee mornings before the event.
Once you have registered, please, make the payment within 7 days.
🌟EuroMeet: Connecting with International Friends in Brussels Every Friday🍻🎉
✨ **Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, relaxed and international atmosphere.** The ambience is relatively quiet, calm and sober for easy-going casual conversation, with no chaos and loud party music in the background!
🍻 Large selection of **drinks and food** available
🌍 **Internationals, expats & locals** welcome
💪 Organized weekly **since early 2025**
👨👩👧👧 **Over 10,000 members** **overall in our multicultural and diverse Brussels community!** Many of our participants work in EU institutions, NGOs, tech and international organizations. The event was also covered in a recent article from Brussels Times: [https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network](https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1949146/euromeet-the-real-life-brussels-social-network)
😀 Our events usually attract **30–40 attendees each week**, with an age average of around 35 years old (the event announcement is relayed across multiple social media, not just on this page). Many participants come with friends or colleagues, so feel free to bring someone along!
👩 Our events usually also attract a **balanced mix of men and women**, and many participants attend solo for the first time. The organizer and host of the event will help introduce you to other participants, in case you don't know anyone else yet when you first arrive at the event. Our events remain a relaxed international social meetup experience focused on friendship, conversation and community — **not a dating event.**
🩷 **Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment!** The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. You can also leave any anonymous feedback about the event here under this form: [https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form](https://gmogni.aidaform.com/brasserie-meetup-feedback-form)
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Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:30** **and until at least 23h** **at** **the** **“Quartier Leopold”** **brasserie**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, food, spontaneous conversations, and great vibes**! 💛
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📍 **Location**: “Quartier Leopold” brasserie, Pl. du Luxembourg 9, 1050 Ixelles
📌 **Google Maps**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCvSP1AGZNX2ZV3C8) (don't worry if you see the bar marked as "closed" on Google Maps for the Friday nights, they will always be open for us!)
**🌐 Website of the venue**: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/en)
📸 **Pictures gallery from previous events:** [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LRbsinA1wEtUrDhlyw8K6Uz9YKeq0_dw?usp=sharing)
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✨ **Why you’ll love it**:
✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups!
✅ **Best time for newcomers:** 18:30–19:30, when it’s easier to meet people.
✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables
✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card!
✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**—the square in front of the bar is quite pedestrian-friendly, and we have a private large room reserved entirely for the Meetup participants at the back of the bar!
✅ Possibility to have **dinner at the brasserie** during the meetup (until 22h), thanks to its comprehensive selection of dishes available in the menu: [https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0](https://www.quartier-leopold.be/web/content/1467?unique=b27f82e985f525417a92cbeaf0f1ac1c5e2fb4a0)
✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center.
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💬 **Stay connected with our Community**:
▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival:[ ](https://m.me/ch/Abaqvj9lxNT3_xh7/)[https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/)
▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0)
▶️ We are also active on **Telegram**: [https://t.me/euromeet_meetup](https://t.me/euromeet_meetup)
▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)
▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/)
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Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀
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📧 **Got questions or comments?** Reach out to the **organizer Gabriele**: gabriele.mogni@gmail.com
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**Our community values respect and inclusiveness**. If you ever feel uncomfortable, the organizer is present all evening to help.
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👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly.
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Friday soirée
**Sip. Listen. Wander. Unwind.**
**Slow evenings of art, music & wine.**
Enjoy soulful live music up close, savor a curated selection of three fine wines, and explore our upcoming exhibition alongside the artists.
Part vernissage, part concert, part wine tasting — the perfect way to ease into the weekend!
### **PROGRAM:**
> CONCERT *Classical* by Ensemble de l’Amitié: Karolina Koczur (violin) & Dawid Ganczar (piano)
> VERNISSAGE Exhibition by Seba
> WINES by Slowine
[About organic wines “Slowine”.](https://www.slowine.be/about-us)
\* *nonalcoholic beverage option available*
For information and registrations: https://www.culturalcreativecorner.com/events/friday-soiree-2603/
🎤 Sing & Meet Experience – Karaoké Night @ Goyasang
## 🎤 Sing & Meet Experience
ℹ️ 11–16 personnes participants requis pour confirmer l’événement/required to confirm the event.
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## ***Un vendredi 13*** 🍀\*\*\*... Et si les plus belles rencontres naissaient autour d’une chanson… et d’un bibimbap partagé ?\*\*\*
Bienvenue à la **Sing & Meet Experience**, une soirée où la musique rencontre les saveurs coréennes, dans un lieu vibrant au cœur de Sainte-Catherine.
📍 **Goyasang – Restaurant coréen, Bruxelles**
Un cadre chaleureux et tendance, connu pour sa cuisine authentique, ses grillades coréennes, ses plats à partager et son ambiance conviviale. Entre lumières tamisées, tables animées et parfums d’épices, tout invite à la détente… et à la connexion.
### 💫 Le concept
🎶 Tu choisis ton titre (K-pop, hits 90’s, R&B, pop actuelle, classiques incontournables…)
🎤 Tu chantes en solo ou en duo
🍹 Tu découvres cocktails, soju ou spécialités maison
🥢 Tu partages des saveurs… et des conversations
Que tu sois star d’un soir ou amateur·rice discret·e, la soirée est pensée pour être **fun, élégante et inclusive**. Ici, pas de pression — juste des rires, des refrains repris en chœur et des regards qui se croisent.
### ✨ Au programme (2h)
* Karaoké live toute la soirée
* Ambiance chaleureuse & cosmopolite
* Cuisine coréenne authentique (idéal pour prolonger la soirée autour d’un dîner)
* Espace propice aux échanges naturels
La **Sing & Meet Experience** chez **Goyasang**, ce n’est pas qu’un karaoké.
C’est une immersion sensorielle : musique, saveurs, rencontres.
*Une chanson peut créer une étincelle.*
*Un dîner peut prolonger la magie.*
🎟️ **Billets obligatoires ici :**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-meet-experience-karaoke-night-goyasang-tickets-1983963478170?aff=oddtdtcreator
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## 🎤 Sing & Meet Experience – Karaoke Night @ Goyasang
## ***Friday the 13th*** 🍀*What if the best connections started with a song… and a shared Korean dinner?*
Welcome to **Sing & Meet Experience**, where music meets Korean flavors in a vibrant setting in the heart of Sainte-Catherine, Brussels.
📍 **Goyasang – Korean Restaurant, Brussels**
A trendy and warm venue known for its authentic Korean cuisine, BBQ specialties, shareable dishes, and lively atmosphere. Soft lighting, buzzing tables, and rich aromas set the perfect mood to relax… and connect.
### 💫 The Concept
🎶 Pick your song (K-pop, 90s hits, R&B, current chart-toppers, timeless classics…)
🎤 Sing solo or duet
🍹 Enjoy cocktails, soju, and house specialties
🥢 Share food… and conversations
Whether you're a confident stage lover or a shy shower superstar, the evening is designed to be **fun, elegant, and welcoming**. No pressure — just laughter, shared choruses, and spontaneous connections.
### ✨ What to Expect (2h)
* Live karaoke throughout the night
* Warm, cosmopolitan atmosphere
* Authentic Korean cuisine (perfect for extending the night over dinner)
* A natural setting for meaningful encounters
**Sing & Meet** at **Goyasang** is more than a karaoke night.
It’s a sensory experience: music, flavors, and chemistry.
*A song can spark a moment.*
*Dinner can make it unforgettable.*
🎟️ **Tickets :**
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-meet-experience-karaoke-night-goyasang-tickets-1983963478170?aff=oddtdtcreator
🌑 Shamanic Drumming Journey, From Survival to Peace
On March 13, 2026, we gather under a powerful celestial alignment: Black Moon Lilith & Antares activating Venus in Aries.
This aspect invites us to soften a deeply conditioned pattern, the part of us that learned to receive love, money, safety, and abundance through struggle.
Instead of fighting for life… we explore how to receive from a state of inner peace.
✨ This evening is a guided Shamanic Drumming Journey (Shamanic Trance Meditation) designed to help the nervous system release survival tension and reconnect with safety within.
📍 Location: ESPACE44, 44 Rue de Confédéres, 1000 Brussels
🗓 Date & Time: 13 March 2026 - 19:30
💶 Energy Exchange: 30 €
Registration Required: https://www.kubraozguvenc.com/event-details-registration/shamanic-drumming-journey-from-survival-to-peace
🌿 What Happens During the Session?
You simply lie down comfortably
Guided grounding & intention setting
Live shamanic drum journey
Deep relaxation through rhythmic sound
Integration & gentle closing
(No experience needed, everyone is welcome.)
🌙 Benefits of Shamanic Drumming
Research shows rhythmic drumming can:
Help shift brainwaves toward theta state (deep meditation & creativity)
Reduce stress and regulate the autonomic nervous system
Support emotional release and trauma integration
Improve relaxation and inner safety perception
Enhance clarity, intuition, and emotional balance
(Rhythmic sound stimulation has been associated with changes in brainwave activity similar to meditation and trance states.)
✨ This Event Is Especially Supportive If You:
Feel tired of constantly striving or fighting for results
Experience emotional or financial survival patterns
Want deep nervous system relaxation
Seek grounding, clarity, or inner reset
Are curious about shamanic or somatic practices
Bring comfortable clothes, a yoga mat or blanket if you wish.
🌑 Allow yourself to rest instead of struggle.
🥁 Let rhythm guide you back to peace.
Weekly Bachata classes @Albert Hall - New session for beginners
Have you always wanted to learn Bachata? Now is the perfect time! Our regular classes at Albert Hall are designed to help beginners progress quickly and master this beautiful social dance that is very popular right now! 💃🕺
We have just started a new session where everyone can learn at their own pace. Come with or without a partner.
After the beginner's class, there are more advanced classes, followed by a free dance party for students. 🎉
A nice venue and a warm atmosphere—don't miss this opportunity!
🔥 PROGRAM 🔥
7:00 p.m. → Bachata Beginner NEW (Room 1)
7:00 p.m. → Bachata Advanced (Room 2)
8:00 p.m. → Bachata Beginner II (Room 1)
9:00 p.m. → Bachata Intermediate (Room 1)
💥 10:00 p.m. → Bachata Social Party with DJ Felito on the decks for a wild night of dancing! 🎶
🍍 Fresh fruit buffet provided to recharge your batteries between dances!
📍 Location:
Albert Hall
651 chaussée de Wavre
1040 Brussels
💸 Prices:
1 class: €15
10-class pass: €120
20-class pass: €210
Dance party only: €10 (cash)
👉 Registration on site
Support Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Deep Conversation-- Question Chosen in Session
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
✨ Northern Lights in Iceland
This is it—the ultimate window to see the Northern Lights at their strongest in our lifetime. The Sun is reaching the peak of its 11-year cycle, and 2026 will be the final year of maximum activity before the auroras fade in intensity for a decade.
We’re heading to Iceland during the new moon and spring equinox (March 17–23, 2026)—a cosmic alignment that gives us the highest possible chance of seeing the skies explode with color.
🌌 What’s included
6 days/5 nights around Reykjavík & the South Coast
2–3 guided aurora-chasing nights (weather permitting)
Visits to waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches & the Golden Circle
Time to relax in Iceland’s hot springs and enjoy its culture
💡 Why this trip matters
Miss this moment and you may need to wait until the late 2030s for conditions this good again.
🌍 For who?
Travelers who love nature, adventure, and international company. Expect a mix of hikes, sightseeing, and cozy evenings under the stars.
⚠️ Limited spots—reserve early to secure your chance at witnessing the Northern Lights at their peak.
House Party 🥳
Time to celebrate a big milestone for Whadup 🎉
So I’m hosting at my place in Leuven with DJs, decorated rooms and terrace vibes. It’s right after Carnaval and just before St. Patrick’s, so dress-up gets extra points (not mandatory) 🎭🍀
Finger food like tacos 🌮 is on me.
BYOB is on you 🍷🍻🥤
Spots are limited and only a few are left (+40 people coming already on the app Whadup, so I put a max of 10 here). +1's also welcome but same principle :)
**[You can access the full event + links to iOS and Android app here](https://whadup.eu/event?no=683693)!**
Around midnight we may head to Leuven centre for those who want 🕺💃
Looking forward to celebrating together 😎
Functional Movement & Yoga at Merci Studio & Optional Coffee - St Gilles
Functional Movement & Yoga at Le Repère Les Glacières
(please register in advance at [www.popupyogaconcepts.be/schedule](http://www.popupyogaconcepts.be/schedule))
A practise linking functional movement with yoga and functional breathwork.
This practise emphasises posture correction for spine health & breathing properly even when challenged in key poses and during movement.
This class is held in a close community giving the chance for people to meet others in a context of calm and wellbeing. We also go for a chai/coffee in the area after class, however this is not mandatory.
The location is hosted at Merci Studio in St Gilles (near the parvis) . Everyone is welcome as long as you have a kind and open hearted spirit :-)
Address
Merci Studio (4th floor)
Julien Dillensplein 1
1060 St Gilles
Drop in Rate 20 euros
Classical & Contemporary Music from Different Nations & Regions on Piano
A Pre-Saint Patricks Day Parade music recital with Pedro Gonzaga on piano with a repertoire of Classical & Contemporary Music from different Nations & Regions.
Pedro is a talented musician from Portugal, he has been an outstanding student at the University of Porto where he became the youngest doctorate at the age of 23. He speaks English,French and Portuguese fluently.
Against a backdrop of academic excellence and an outstanding career, music is his hobby and he loves to play piano and entertain.
Enjoy the music in beautiful historic surroundings with a morning coffee, herbal tea or smoothie served at Café Des Halles-Invite your friends along!
Admission Free. Everyone is Welcome .
Healing sessions - donation-based
Please [register yourself on the website ](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/7QLiiTnqLMxNg6Bdm5Bm)to receive the details of how to join.
This powerful healing technique removes the negative energies and blockages to then nbe replaced by life energy or prana.
Organized by Juliana Cruz, a Pranic Healing practitioner for over 10 years.
These donation-based sessions are in a group session, done by different practitioners who have learned Pranic Healing. The sessions take from 20 to 30 minutes.
* **Sunday**
**From 11:30 to 12:50**
20 - 30 min session per person
First-come, first-served.
This practice comes after a meditation (from 10:30 to 11:30) to receive and share energies of loving-kindness to the entire Earth. You can join by [registering yourself here](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/j5YTbU6YaGLgGOXyvMNn).
With love,
Juliana
Arguable Authenticity - The Brussels Philosophy Meetup
It is no secret that throughout the history of the (western) world, the individual has played more and more of a central role. When it comes to morality for example, we rarely talk about virtue, duty or the cosmic order, but mostly about pleasure, pain, human rights, … things that pertain to individual persons.
During this meetup we'll discuss what came along for the ride: an idolization of authenticity.
Why is “Be yourself” such an attractive slogan and what does it mean? Is being authentic always better or can it be dangerous? Are populists and extremists not the most authentic politicians?
If we then consider the rise of synthetic materials, plastic surgery, virtual reality and artificial intelligence, is authenticity doomed? Is the popularity of "Reality TV" and online influencers not a sign that authenticity can be gamed? What is the difference between something/someone seeming authentic and actually being authentic?
Or was authenticity an illusion all along? What (in)forms this self we need to be true to? How can we trust our own interpretation of ourselves?
Come and join this philosophical conversation as you are - and try to arrive on time so you can get a drink before we start :)
Cover photo: Echo and Narcissus by John William Waterhouse
Support Events Near You
Connect with your local Support community
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
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! ☀️
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
Brain Tumor Support Group
**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.**
*\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.*
This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey.
Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together.
Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone.
*All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.*
\* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests.
\*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.
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.





















