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LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Tuesday @ 19:00! Every Tuesday @ 7 PM Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) Quiz in ENGLISH \| €5 per person \| Teams of 2–5 Join us every Tuesday evening at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center for a fun, competitive, and social international pub quiz. ⚠ IMPORTANT: EXCLUSIVE & INTIMATE This venue is cozy! We have a strict limit of 50 people. Registration is highly advised—secure your spot before it fills up! Register here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 WHAT IS IT? Teams of 2 to 5 people compete in 4 rounds of 10 questions. General knowledge, pop culture, movies, music, geography, weird facts & surprises. The top 2 teams win rich prizes (drinks, bar goodies, and eternal bragging rights). ‍♀ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! Want to come but don’t have a team? Join the Ljubljana International WhatsApp Community and just write that you’d like to attend the Tuesday Pub Quiz. We’ll connect you with other like-minded people and make sure you get a spot at a fun international table. Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Register your team in advance (recommended – the venue fits only \~50 people). 2️⃣ Arrive around 18:45 at Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Pay €5 per person at the bar (cash/card). 4️⃣ Grab a drink and get comfy with your team. 5️⃣ Play 4 rounds × 10 questions – all in English. 6️⃣ Top teams win prizes & glory. EVENT DETAILS When: Every Tuesday Time: 19:00 (quiz starts shortly after) Where: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Entry: €5 per person Team size: 2–5 players Language: English ‍‍‍ Vibe: Fun, friendly, international & a bit competitive SCHEDULE Every Tuesday: 18:45: Arrival, drinks, and finding your team. 19:00: Quiz starts! 21:00: Winners announced & celebratory drinks. ⚠ LIMITED SEATING – REGISTRATION ADVISED The pub holds around 50 people, so spots can fill up quickly. To secure a place for your team: ✅ Register your team in advance here: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ✅ Or join the WhatsApp group and say you’re coming here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Come for the quiz, stay for the people. Make Tuesday your new favorite pub night at LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! This event is organized by Ljubljana International, ZAP Events and Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! Vsak torek ob 19:00 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) Kviz v ANGLEŠČINI \| 5 € na osebo \| Ekipe 2–5 oseb Pridružite se nam vsak torek v Pubu LOO-BLAH-NAH Center na zabavnem, tekmovalnem in mednarodnem pub kvizu! ⚠ POMEMBNO: INTIMNO & OMEJENO ŠTEVILO MEST Prostor je majhen in sprejme največ 50 ljudi. Zato priporočamo obvezno registracijo – zagotovite si mesto, preden se zapolni! Registracija: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 KAJ JE TO? Ekipe 2 do 5 oseb tekmujejo v 4 krogih po 10 vprašanj. Teme vključujejo splošno znanje, pop kulturo, filme, glasbo, geografijo, nenavadna dejstva in presenečenja. Najboljši dve ekipi prejmeta lepe nagrade (pijače, nagrade iz bara in večna hvala & slava). ‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? NI PROBLEMA! Želiš priti, pa nimaš ekipe? Pridruži se WhatsApp skupnosti Ljubljana International in napiši, da želiš na torkov pub kviz. Povezali te bomo z drugimi udeleženci in ti zagotovili ekipo. WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK KAKO DELUJE 1️⃣ Registriraj svojo ekipo vnaprej (priporočljivo – prostor sprejme samo 50 ljudi). 2️⃣ Pridi ob 18:45 v Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center. 3️⃣ Plačaj 5 € na osebo na baru (gotovina/kartica). 4️⃣ Vzemi pijačo in se udobno namesti s svojo ekipo. 5️⃣ Igraj 4 kroge po 10 vprašanj – vse v angleščini. 6️⃣ Najboljši ekipi prejmeta nagrade & slavo. PODROBNOSTI DOGODKA Kdaj: Vsak torek Čas: 19:00 (kviz se začne kmalu po tem) Kje: Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center Vstopnina: 5 € na osebo Velikost ekipe: 2–5 igralcev Jezik: Angleščina Vibe: Zabavno, prijazno, mednarodno & malo tekmovalno URNIK Vsak torek: 18:45 – prihod, pijača, oblikovanje ekip 19:00 – začetek kviza 21:00 – razglasitev zmagovalcev & druženje ob pijači ⚠ OMEJENA MESTA – PRIPOROČENA PRIJAVA Da si zagotovite mesto: ✅ Registrirajte svojo ekipo: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ali ✅ Pridružite se WhatsApp skupini in napišite, da prihajate: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Pridite zaradi kviza, ostanite zaradi ljudi. Naj torek postane vaš novi najljubši pub večer z LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz! Organizirajo: Ljubljana International, ZAP Events in Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center.

LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz — Every Tuesday @ 19:00! Fun • Social • Competitive • International Looking for something to do on Tuesday nights? Want to meet people, challenge your brain, and have a few drinks? This is THE international quiz night in Ljubljana — lively, friendly, and always full of surprises. Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) Every Tuesday @ 7 PM €5 entry • English • Teams of 2–5 ⚠ LIMITED CAPACITY (45 people) The pub is cozy — seats disappear fast. Save your spot: Team Registration: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ‍♂️ NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM. Come alone → leave with a team. Just write “looking for a team” in our WhatsApp group: Pub Quiz WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK We match people up every week. HOW THE QUIZ WORKS 1️⃣ Arrive \~18:45 2️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 3️⃣ Grab a drink 4️⃣ Quiz starts at 19:00 sharp 5️⃣ 4 rounds × 10 questions 6️⃣ Winners revealed around 21:00 Prizes for the top teams! EVENT DETAILS Every Tuesday 19:00 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center €5 entry Teams of 2–5 Friendly international crowd Quiz in English Organized by Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- LOO-BLAH-NAH International ZAP Pub Quiz – Vsak torek ob 19:00! Zabavno • Mednarodno • Tekmovalno Iščeš druženje ob torkih? Rad/a spoznavaš ljudi, rešuješ kvize in piješ dobro pivo? To je najbolj mednarodni pub kviz v Ljubljani – sproščeno, zabavno in vedno polno dobre energije. Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 1) Vsak torek ob 19:00 5 € • Kviz v angleščini • Ekipe 2–5 oseb ⚠ OMEJENA KAPACITETA (45 mest) Prostor se zelo hitro zapolni. Priporočamo registracijo: Prijava ekipe: https://forms.gle/V5fJieLx3ySXjnoS7 ‍♀ NIMAŠ EKIPE? SUPER — PRIDI SAM/A. Napiši “iščem ekipo” v WhatsApp skupini: WhatsApp skupina: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Vsak teden povezujemo solo igralce v ekipe. KAKO POTEKA KVIZ 1️⃣ Prihod okoli 18:45 2️⃣ Plačilo 5 € na baru 3️⃣ Pijača v roke 4️⃣ Kviz začne ob 19:00 5️⃣ 4 krogi × 10 vprašanj 6️⃣ Zmagovalci ob \~21:00 Nagrade za najboljše ekipe! PODATKI O DOGODKU Vsak torek 19:00 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center 5 € Ekipe 2–5 Mednarodna družba Kviz v angleščini Organizirajo Ljubljana International x ZAP Events x Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH.

The February meetup of AWS User Group Ljubljana is coming up, and this month we will be hosted by Celtra! \-\-\- We will follow Žiga on a migration of a production service with a database from Heroku to AWS and how database was migrated with Database Migration Service. We will take a look at what DMS is, what it offers and the gotchas encountered when planning the migration. In the last part of the talk, we will hear about the uncaught error in the migration process that would break the migration planned for next day. \-\-\- Anej will present how Celtra implemented AWS Organization Security into their existing organization managed by years-old Terraform project. We will take a look at common patterns and specific use-cases encountered in the implementation. An expert level talk on AWS security and solutions offered that will definitely spark a discussion afterwards. See you there! ❄️ Agenda: * Žiga Žgalin: Migrating live production database to AWS using DMS * Anej Skubic: AWS Organization Security * Location: Celtra, Kongresni trg 3, Ljubljana * Date: Februrary 26, 2026 at 18:00 Please confirm your attendance so we can prepare the space accordingly.

Dear all, we’re back with the PyData meetups, focused as always on sharing best practice, methodologies, analysis, machine learning systems, .., with the open-source projects of the [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/sponsored-projects) program — but not only! We’ll meet **#InPresence on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM**. We’ll be hosted by [Anda Venice Hostel](https://www.andavenice.com/) in the Medusa Room and, for those who cannot join us, it will also be on YouTube in **#streaming**. We’ll have two interesting sessions in English : [Alejo Nahuel Rossia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejo-rossia-2a1881225/) will present SMEFiT, a fully **#BayesianAnalysis** package for high-dimensional inference. The talk will cover its physical motivation, technical architecture, and efficient sampling via **#NestedSampling** and **#JAX** parallelization. [Mario De Nisi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-de-nisi/) will present **#Trading** Lab, a **#DataDriven** system for real-time **#portfolio** simulation using predictive models and multi-timeframe features. The talk will explore how implicit definitions of **#risk** and return can be derived directly from data, reducing heuristic assumptions in **#DecisionMaking**. And afterwards\, for those who want\, we’ll stay there for \( \| \) & \( \| \) and **#networking** until late ‼️ And if you’d like to share ideas, projects, topics, or propose yourself as the next speaker, here’s the usual [Google form](https://forms.gle/rVMWxFnodHaNb9ab9) or [Sessionize](https://sessionize.com/pydata-venice-2025-12-18) !

Pridruži se nam na februarskem Slovenia Game Dev meetup-u, kjer bo podjetje GUARDIARIS predstavilo svojo zgodbo, projekte, tehnologijo (GUARD Military Simulation engine) in možnosti zaposlitve. Vabljeni v petek 27. februarja ob 19:00 na Vilharjevi 3 v Ljubljani. ENG: Join us at the February Slovenia Game Dev Meetup, where the company GUARDIARIS will present their story, projects, technology (GUARD Military Simulation Engine), and career opportunities. You are invited on Friday, February 27th at 19:00, at Vilharjeva 3, Ljubljana. 19:00 Pričetek Meetupa - Meetup Start 19:15 Guardiaris predstavitev - Guardiaris presentation 19:55 Guardiaris Q&A z udeleženci - Q&A with Guardiaris 20:10 Druženje in povezovanje udeležencev - Networking 22:00 Zaključek Meetupa - Meetup End About GUARDIARIS: [www.guardiaris.com](https://www.guardiaris.com/) SLO: Guardiaris je visoko tehnološko podjetje z 18-letno tradicijo in globalnim vplivom na področju naprednih simulacijskih tehnologij. Z razvojem strojne in programske opreme, vključno z lastnim 3D grafičnim pogonom GUARD®, zagotavljajo napredne rešitve za simulacijo in usposabljanje v virtualnih okoljih, pri čemer uporabljajo digitalne replike in obrambne digitalne dvojčke. Njihov portfelj obsega simulacije UAV in UGV, od namiznih postavitev do poglobljenih 6DoF gibalnih vadbenih okolij. Temelj teh uspehov predstavlja Guardiaris Tribe – visoko usposobljena in predana ekipa, ki vsakodnevno premika meje napredka in ima ključno vlogo pri razvoju inovativnih tehnoloških rešitev na področjih programiranja, 3D oblikovanja, testiranja (QA), elektrotehnike, razvoja elektronike, mehatronike in strojništva. ENG: With a distinguished 18-year heritage, Guardiaris stands at the forefront of the defense industry, specializing in cutting-edge simulation technology. Through in-house development of the advanced simulation engine GUARD®, they deliver simulation and training solutions in virtual environments, utilizing digital replicas and defense digital twins. Their portfolio encompasses UAV and UGV simulation, spanning from desktop setups to immersive 6DoF motion training environments. The innovative Guardiaris platform seamlessly bridges live and collective training with virtual simulation, fostering unified simulation environments that accommodate any digital replica across diverse geographies, from squad level and beyond. They offer a full spectrum of services, including 4D After-Action Review, performance analytics, training management, scenario development, and terrain tools. Their commitment to excellence extends to trainee well-being through physiological sensing, providing insights into stress and cognitive load levels (eye tracking, fNIRS, EEG, ECG, GSR, SpO2). In every aspect, they are redefining the boundaries of simulation technology to meet the evolving needs of modern defense forces. Pokrovitelj dogodka je podjetje GUARDIARIS računalniške aplikacije in simulacije d.o.o. [www.guardiaris.com](https://www.guardiaris.com/)

ZAP Pub Quiz – Your New Wednesday Tradition! Powered by Ljubljana International ✨ If you want a fun night, new friends, good vibes, and a mix of internationals & locals — this is the Wednesday event you don’t want to miss. Come solo. Come with friends. Either way, we’ll put you in a team and you’ll leave knowing new people. The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 ⏰ Every Wednesday @ 19:00 €5 entry • All English • Open to everyone ✨ The Vibe A big, friendly, international crowd Easy to socialize — zero awkwardness Chill drinks + good music + fun atmosphere 5 trivia rounds (memes, geography, music, movies, pop culture) Prizes & bragging rights Great mid-week energy boost It’s not about winning — it’s about connecting, laughing, and having a good time. ️ How To Join 1️⃣ Join our WhatsApp Group Team forming + updates happen here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Sign Up (recommended!) This helps us organize seating & teams: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Show up (solo or with friends) 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 5️⃣ Grab a drink 6️⃣ Meet your team & enjoy the quiz! Teams Teams of 2–8 players Solo players get matched right away Coordination is super easy through WhatsApp WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform Timeline 18:30–19:00 — Arrivals, chit-chat, team formation 19:00–22:00 — Quiz (5 rounds) 22:00+ — Prizes + after-quiz drinks Essentials Every Wednesday The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 €5 ️ English Teams 2–8 Friendly, social, international crowd Important Links All links in one place (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Quick Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform If you want a mid-week plan that’s fun, social, relaxed, and full of new people — you’ll love this quiz night. See you on Wednesday — come meet the community! ✨

From Zero to Hero: Alpine Ski Training at Krvavec! ⛷️️ Ready to swap the city for the slopes? Whether you’ve never touched a ski or you’re looking to perfect your carving technique, we’re launching a dedicated ski program led by pro instructor Marianna! The Goal: Master the basics (or level up) over 4 weekends in January, then join the community for an epic final ski trip to a major mountain resort! ️ Every Sunday @ 10:00 Location: Krvavec Ski Resort Logistics: Carpooling available! Marianna can pick up a few people from Ljubljana (9:00 AM, 10e for transfer). Check the group chat to coordinate rides: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E8XvAXKIyA0GZSQ2uMr9KV Training Options: Monthly Subscription (Best Value!): €110 (4 x 2hr lessons) Drop-in Group Lesson: €40 (2hrs) Intensive Day: €65 (5hrs total: 2h training / 1h break / 2h training) Private Lessons: From €70 (2hrs) to €100 (5hrs) Note: Ski pass and equipment rental are not included. Ready to join? We need to know your level to organize the groups. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn23NgMoggJ7UDXAOvkg9Y4-FyUvK-6GUAsEWiSYtZ_1M75g/viewform?usp=dialog

Toplo vabljeni k obisku enega starejših igralnih klubov pri nas, kjer lahko preizkusite igre iz naše obsežne kolekcije in jih igrate s prekaljenimi mački ali tistimi bolj lenobnimi. Skozi leta so se nabrale dobre igre in dobra družba, ki vedno rada sprejme nove igralce in radovedneže. Klub Igralcev Namiznih Družabnih iger Slovenije. https://www.facebook.com/klubKINDsi https://twitter.com/KlubKINDsi

ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Wednesday at The Place! Hosted by Ljubljana International ✨ Looking for something fun, social, and international on a Wednesday night? Welcome to Ljubljana’s favorite weekly quiz night. Whether you come solo or with friends — we’ll make sure you have a team, a drink in hand, and a great night ahead. The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 ⏰ Every Wednesday at 19:00 €5 entry • All in English • Everyone welcome ✨ What Makes This Quiz Special? It’s the most international quiz in the city Super friendly atmosphere — easy to meet new people 5 creative rounds (music, memes, geography, pop culture, surprises) Affordable drinks & great vibes Perfect for newcomers to Ljubljana Fun prizes every week You don’t need to be a trivia expert. You just need to show up and enjoy the night. ️ How to Join 1️⃣ Join our WhatsApp Group – all updates & team formation happen here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Sign Up (Recommended!) It helps us organize tables and teams: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Come solo or bring friends 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 5️⃣ Grab a drink, meet your team & enjoy the quiz! Teams & Groups Teams can be 2–8 players ‍♂️ Coming alone? We’ll match you instantly All coordination happens in WhatsApp — super easy and fast WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform Wednesday Schedule 18:30–19:00 — Arrival & team matching 19:00–22:00 — 5 rounds of trivia After 22:00 — Prizes, chats & post-quiz hangout Event Details Every Wednesday The Place – Plečnikov trg 1 €5 entry ️ English Teams of 2–8 Friendly, social, international vibes Useful Links Linktree (all links together): https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Quick Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform Whether you’re new in town, curious, social, or looking for mid-week fun — this quiz is one of the easiest ways to meet people and make your Wednesdays amazing. Come for the quiz. Stay for the people. See you on Wednesday! ✨

Join the inaugural meeting of the Columbus Vintage Computing Club (CVCC)! Get to know others in the vintage computing space and get hands on time with a Commodore VIC-20 and various Palm Pilot PDAs! We will use this time to get to know each other, share projects we've been working on and plan the future of the CVCC. We'll be at the Hilliard Library in Meeting Room 2A at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting @ Improving's office in Downtown Columbus, near Cosi. Parking is paid, food & drink are free! This time we're hanging out after the long winter break. We are going to look at a group-member's project used to help learn the fundamentals of Go, and if time allows, we can take a look at how we like to build Go projects using AI.

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

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

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)