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Kentish Town: From River Village to Railways, Industry and Pop Culture
Kentish Town – probably derived from *Ken-ditch*, meaning “bed of a waterway” – developed into a major industrial hub in the nineteenth century with the arrival of the railway. Until then, it had been an idyllic village along the River Fleet. The pipe that now contains this hidden river can be seen on this walk.
During its industrial heyday, Kentish Town was home to the largest and most innovative false teeth factory in Europe, located on Anglers Lane. Other notable manufactures included pianos and furniture, reflecting the area’s vibrant craft and industrial economy.
Today, Kentish Town blends its industrial past with village charm. Former factory buildings – such as the Piano Factory – have been converted into residential spaces, while picturesque lanes and cottages preserve the area’s earlier character.
More recently, Kentish Town has gained a touch of pop-cultural fame as the location of a favourite kebab shop of Taylor Swift. In addition, a local square and the historic The Bull and Gate pub feature in her videos.
The walk is approximately 6 km long and concludes at The Bull and Gate pub.
Participation is at your own risk.
Backstage at Monzo: From Problem to Product
Join us as we pull back the curtain on how we build, ship, and scale product at Monzo 🚀
Hear from some of our Product Managers and Designers as they walk through three recently shipped features, sharing how we identify customer problems, make product decisions, deliver at scale and more.
Expect insights, lessons learned, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Monzo operates in Product.
**Agenda:**
* **How we scaled to become one of the UK's biggest pension consolidation products in under 6 months** \- Rebekah Hornsby\, Product Manager in the Wealth team\.
* **Making Tax Digital *(and maybe even likeable)*: Building a tax filing product for real people** \- Sam Broadey\, Product Manager in the Business Banking team\.
* **Designing habit-forming products at scale: Inside Monzo’s 2026 Saving Challenge** \- Elaine Chiong\, Product Manager in the Core Banking team\.
Each talk will be around 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions
✨ Interested in what we get up to? [Check our tech blog](https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology "https://monzo.com/blog/topic/technology") and [careers page](https://monzo.com/careers#jobs "https://monzo.com/careers#jobs")
*Please be aware that this is held in our event space on the ground floor of this building. To access, head to where Appold Street and Worship Street meet.*
£10/Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**
Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **BioTech Startups, Investors, Innovators, Professionals**. Prepare to dive into the cutting-edge world of biotechnology innovation at the most anticipated event of scientific minds and entrepreneurial spirits! This event is a transformative experience that will reshape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and technological advancement.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gUa
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-innovators-professionals-tickets-1982187148119?aff=oddtdtcreator
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room.
**Temper Covent Garden** \- Located in Covent Garden on Mercer Walk\. Like its sister restaurants in Soho and City\, temper Covent Garden features an open grill where chefs cook ethically\-sourced meat\. Similar to the other sites\, this location also focuses on tacos\, meat and fire\.
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 – 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**19:30pm \- 20:30 \| Network & chill: I**t will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **Biotech Professionals.** Connect with industry leaders who are literally designing tomorrow's medical and technological solutions.
Discover breakthrough innovations that have the potential to solve global challenges
Gain direct access to potential investors and strategic partners
Learn from real-world success stories and cutting-edge research
Position yourself at the forefront of biotechnological advancement
**One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**Who Should Attend**
This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Visionary Startup Founders, Pioneering Investors, Research Professionals,**
**Technology Innovators, Healthcare Entrepreneurs, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gUa
Book here via:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-biotech-startups-investors-innovators-professionals-tickets-1982187148119?aff=oddtdtcreator
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience!
**Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.**
**Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**
UPHOLSTERY – BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR – WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/upholstery-bring-your-own-chair-wednesday-eve-19/
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KEY PROJECT: RE-UPHOLSTERING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
Suitable for beginners and fun for advanced learners.
This workshop is led by Krasmira Nikolova, an experienced upholsterer.
We provide the use of all upholstery tools and equipment including compressed air staple guns. Basic upholstery materials that you require for your project will be moderately charged on a pay-as-you-use basis and will be dependent on each chair’s requirements. We can advise you on the purchase of your top fabric and we have a lovely library of fabric samples to help make up your mind. The Goodlife Centre sells all the basic tools and materials for use on projects worked on at home.
This is a fantastic chance to up-cycle and personalise a family piece you have at home or a junk shop find and a great way to immerse yourself into the wonderful world of upholstery.
The course is suitable for both beginners and those who have a basic knowledge but little experience who wish to extend their expertise.
**Choosing a suitable chair**
If you are a newcomer to upholstery, there are a couple of pointers to help you choose a chair to work on. Choose something that has one or two flat planes – a seat and a back – as curves and arms are more complex and take longer to achieve.
The chair on the right was completed in about 12 weeks.
If you are a complete beginner, you could bring something more simple such as an upholstered footstool. More experienced upholsters can bring more complex pieces. Your chair can be traditionally built or modern, but be aware that some modern pieces have been constructed using machinery and are difficult to recreate by hand.
[Click here for a detailed PDF of suitable chairs.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2r8UvbQtaH5RTVKUjlBdkhDX3c/view?usp=sharing)
**Please email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk with a photo of your chair prior to the course so we can answer any suitability questions and advise if your chair is suitable**.
We have very limited storage at the centre, so we can only store smaller pieces during the course. Please make sure the total dimensions are less than 1000mm high by 750mm wide, with a depth of 750mm.
The use of tools and machinery is included.
All materials will be charged at nominal rates. Some materials will not be kept in stock but can be ordered. Approved projects can be stored at the centre. We cannot offer additional time to work on your project outside of workshop times.
Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
MxLDN Relaunch: 18th March 2026
**The main event: MxLDN**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 18:00 - 21:00
* **Location:**
Dotdigital Offices,
9th Floor, 1 London Brg, London SE1 9BG
**Drinks & games hosted by Hypernode:**
* **Date:** Wednesday 18th March
* **Time:** 21:00 - 23:00
* **Location:**
Bermondsey Bierkeller,
2, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY
**Speaker 1: Hervé Tribouilloy - Why Websites Become Hard to Change — and How to Stop It**
*Commerce platforms develop architectural entropy over time. Hervé will host a live demo showing how new features can be introduced outside the platform and embedded back into the storefront — enabling faster experimentation while keeping the core stable.*
**About MxLDN**
18th March, Dotdigital's office, London Bridge, be there or be square!
We’re relaunching as a free, bi-monthly event, open to anyone in the Magento and Adobe Commerce world – developers, merchants, marketers, agencies, you name it…
We welcome speakers who dive into the detail of what's actually happening in eCommerce right now. Get in touch via hello@mxldn.co.uk if you'd like to speak at one of our future events.
We host open conversation over free pizza, free beer…what more could you want?
More? Here you go then, after the talks we’ll head down to Bermondsey Bierkeller for some post-event drinks and games hosted by Hypernode! There’ll be air hockey, digital darts, pool tables and shuffleboards galore!
First one for 2026. Save the date. See you there!
Presented by: JH, Hÿva, Hypernode & Dotdigital
Reach out to us via email us at **hello@mxldn.co.uk**
Clapham London Indies Pub Night
Okay! The Clapham monthly meetup is back to it's usual time and place. We now have THREE evening meetups each month in different areas of London.
The monthly indie pub night is relaxing social with other indie game devs in London. Chat about all things game/tech related, make new friends and test out some demos from community members. Look out for the group with laptops and tablets out.
Venue: https://www.theploughstjohnshill.co.uk/
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March 2026 Mayfair Property + Construction Sector Networking Breakfast
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
The London Built Environment committee would like to extend you an invitation to our March 2026 Mayfair Networking Breakfast to be held at the famous Bonds of Mayfair - and hope you can join us for pre-work delicious breakfast and productive business networking to make new contacts and deals for 2026.
We now have over 20,000 diverse and relevant London members so it’s the perfect opportunity for making new business connections. See photos from our latest events at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST book and pay for your ticket in advance at http://www.londonbuiltenvironment.com/
ALSO PLEASE NOTE we take most of our event bookings through our website and EventBrite so the numbers booked is much larger than displayed on this Meetup page (normally about 70-100 guests).
FREE UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECOND-HAND CLOTHING (IOD)
**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\***
Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe.
The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho.
For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-75/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-75/)
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If you aspire to the luxury and elegance of lampshades that ooze class like a dowager, this is the workshop for you. Even if you have never stitched in your life, Ian McQueen’s relaxed and friendly style of tuition will have you wishing you had taken to the sewing needle years ago.
Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who makes elegant traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high-end shops. Some are sophisticated – lined with silk so light glows through, some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched -not glued – so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure.
During a one-day workshop, you will select a wire frame and transform it into a bespoke home accessory for all to admire in your home. We use a 10-inch diameter Drum shade and a 12-inch diameter straight Empire frame.
You can select fabric from a few fabrics we have available but we recommend you bring along 1 metre of fabric to match your colour scheme. If you want to walk on the wild side, bring any fabric you want to give new life. Students have even transformed an old pair of jeans into a striking shade.
The process is fun but meticulous so there is sometimes only the time to complete the stitching on one lampshade in a day. This will depend on your speed. What you will take home is some of the historical skills used by milliners and upholders. (They were the stitchers who hung the tapestries on medieval walls.) As well as the know-how and route to suppliers you will learn how to make your own lampshades at home. The tutor can demonstrate how to make simple trims in the same fabric. No special machinery is required and only a little help from a simple sewing machine is available at the centre. It does not matter if you have never used a machine before.
Choices-
1. Make a firm drum lampshade. Using a supplied frame, you will learn how to stitch reinforced fabric onto a frame using a traditional stitch.
2. A pleated or unpleated lampshade. The lampshade fabric is stretched or folded directly onto a ‘Straight Empire’ frame. The lampshade can then be lined with a contrasting fabric.
The use of all tools and materials are included. We have additional assorted frames for sale, as well as a small range of vintage trimmings for you to make more lampshades at home.
Suitable for beginners. Enjoyable for all.
Careers Panel at IG Group
**\*\*** ***When you RSVP, please ensure your full name is included on your meetup account profile to ensure successful entry to the event, thank you. \*\****
Join the London Software Craftsmanship Community (LSCC) and a panel of speakers with a wide range of career paths from **IG Group, Bank of America, Ohme** & **Codurance** for an evening of tech career advice.
**A big thank you to our sponsors for the evening, IG:**
IG is a FTSE 250 FinTech company building award-winning trading platforms used by over 340,000 people worldwide. Our mobile, web, and desktop products give clients access to thousands of markets — from stocks and shares to futures, options, and crypto — across 16 global regions.
We operate with high autonomy in cross-functional teams, moving fast to ship better experiences for our customers. With offices in 18 countries and ambitious growth plans ahead, we're on a journey to evolve our tech and push the boundaries of what's possible in financial trading. Come along to learn more about the engineering challenges we're tackling and the products we're building.
Discover IG at [https://www.ig.com/uk](https://www.ig.com/uk)
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Panelists:
* Tolga Sofuoglu - Head of Engineering, Ohme
* Nathalie Gavet - Engagement Manager, Codurance
* Qaiser Maher - CTO UK&IE, IG Group
* Micheal Nestor, Technology Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
The panel will be facilitated by **[Ed Farrow, Principal Consultant @ Codurance](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfarrow/)**
Hear our panel discuss their personal journeys and strategies, including:
* Unlocking career growth and key points to look out for
* Navigating career pivots and embracing new technologies
* Practical strategies to land your next promotion
* Tech careers in the AI era
Whether you're starting out, aiming for leadership, or a seasoned pro ready to share your wisdom, this event is for you.
**Spots are limited, register now!**
**Agenda:**
18:00 - 18:30 - Arrival, pizza and drinks + networking
18:30 - 20:00 - Intros and panel + Q&A
20:00 - 21:00 - Networking & exit
A big thank you to our amazing sponsors IG Group who are providing the space, drinks and pizza and to [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/) for organising the meetup.
How to Grow Your Fashion Brand in an AI World
[Tickets Available Here: [https://AIinFashionUK.eventbrite.co.uk](https://aiinfashionuk.eventbrite.co.uk/)](https://AIinFashionUK.eventbrite.co.uk)
**AI for the Fashion Industry: A Hands-On Workshop**
Artificial intelligence is transforming how fashion brands work — from initial design concepts through to marketing and sales. This practical 90-minute workshop will show you how to use AI tools to save time, spark creativity, and streamline your day-to-day operations.
Whether you're running a startup brand, managing a small team, or studying fashion, you'll leave with skills you can put into practice immediately.
**What you'll learn**
How to use AI across the fashion value chain — including design development, mood boarding, fabric sourcing, pattern making, brand messaging, marketing copy, social media content, product photography, and more.
You'll also learn a 7-step prompting framework that helps you get consistently better results from AI tools — a technique you can apply to any task, in any tool.
**What to expect**
This isn't a lecture. You'll try things out during the session, work through real examples, and leave with prompts and resources you can use straight away. Bring a laptop or smartphone so you can get hands-on.
**Who it's for**
* Fashion brand founders and startup owners
* Designers, marketers, and creative directors
* Students and recent graduates entering the industry
* Anyone curious about how AI can support their fashion business
**What's included**
* 90 minutes of guided, interactive learning
* The 7-step prompting framework handout
* Curated list of AI tools for fashion
* Example prompts you can adapt for your own work
No prior AI experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
Tickets for the workshop are £100 for professionals and £75 for students/concessions. Please make sure you've booked your place with a paid ticket. Places are capped at a maximum of 25.
[\[Tickets Available Here: https://AIinFashionUK.eventbrite.co.uk\](https://AIinFashionUK.eventbrite.co.uk)](https://AIinFashionUK.eventbrite.co.uk)
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CLOTHES MAKING & ALTERING WORKSHOP - 5 WEEKS
**Bookable via our website ➡️** https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/clothes-making-altering-workshop-eve-6-11-weeks/
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Do you want to jump into making your own clothes but have never used a pattern? Do you wish to copy a beloved piece of clothing? Would you like to learn how to adjust your own pattern to fit just you?
Learn how to take body measurements, read and alter a commercial pattern to fit, lay out and cut fabric and construct a finished garment to a high standard using one of our Janome 525s or Bernina 1008 series sewing machines.
During the sessions of this small group of learners you will gain confidence and improve any sewing skills you already have.
If you have never used a machine, we can guide you through making a simple garment from a purchased pattern. Bring your own pattern or use one of our small selection.
If you have sewing experience but want to start creating your own patterns, you can learn how to create a bespoke piece of clothing. You can also bring a piece of clothing to alter or fix.
We supply the basics and the calico you will use to make a ‘toile’ (an inexpensive mock up) to save you ruining your chosen final fabric.
Along the way, talented tutor and seamstress will teach you lots of techniques and tips to ramp up your sewing passion. This is a perfect class if you have been teaching yourself so far, or if your last project was made a long time ago at school.
**Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners, enjoyable for those with experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful.
**Next start date:** Check our website for more dates: [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/clothes-making-altering/)
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American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**
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
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.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Indianapolis Personality Aligned Speed Dating
**💘 Virtual Speed Dating for First Timers – Meet Indianapolis Singles with Ease!**
**⚠️ HEADS UP: Clicking RSVP Isn't Enough!**
You **must** sign up through one of the links below and finish the short personality quiz to confirm your place. Choose your age range and register now – **places are limited and fill quickly!**
**✅ First Step: Choose Your Age Group & Register:**
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💬 **Genuine conversations beat endless swiping.** Meet someone this evening! Virtual speed dating is ideal for newcomers. Connect with like-minded local singles right from your own home – zero pressure, no packed venues, just authentic connections in a welcoming, safe space.
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NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
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