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Goal is to connect the local tech and entrepreneur scene with their expat counterparts. If similar, you are more than welcome! Very laid back event to meet new people and had hang with those youve met before over a great craft brew. Nos vemos!! It is 30% off for happy hour, which goes until 8pm. Also now have a whatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/J3IGJAvQGGfFMNxMlMB8Xc?mode=gi_t Charlone Brewery in Colegiales

NUEVA FECHA!! ¡Buenas a todos! Anunciamos hoy un nuevo Meetup Presencial 🥳 Será el 18 de MARZO, así que pronto ¡nos vemos! Esta charla será sobre **Mitos y verdades de performance y experiencia de usuario.** Muchos desarrolladores web repiten máximas como “*los usuarios abandonan si el sitio tarda más de 4 segundos*”, “*todo tiene que ser above-the-fold*” o “*el diseño mobile-first es obligatorio*”, sin preguntarse de dónde vienen esas ideas ni si aplican a todos los contextos. En esta charla vamos a desarmar algunos de los mitos más instalados sobre performance y UX, contrastándolos con hallazgos de la investigación académica y analizando el rol que juegan grandes actores de la industria (*como Google y Amazon*) en la difusión de ciertas métricas y prioridades que también responden a sus propios intereses. A través de ejemplos concretos del ecosistema WordPress, vamos a explorar cómo estos supuestos impactan en la toma de decisiones técnicas, en la experiencia real de los usuarios y en los objetivos de negocio detrás de cada sitio. Te contamos los detalles del evento: 📅 FECHA: 18 de MARZO 2026 ⏰ HORA: 19:30hs 👤 PONENTE: Andrés Villarreal 📢 TEMA: Mitos y verdades de performance y experiencia de usuario ⚠️ Queremos dejar claro que: Los Meetups son gratuitos. Para participar del encuentro sólo debés confirmar asistencia 🙌 Si confirmás asistencia, por favor, en caso de no poder asistir, recordá darte de baja, ya que podrías estar quitando el lugar a otra persona, los cupos son limitados. Si no lo hacés, lamentablemente no podrás asistir al próximo encuentro presencial. Tenés tiempo hasta el día anterior, es decir 17 de marzo. Valoramos la responsabilidad y compromiso con la Comunidad. Podés sumarte a la **[Comunidad en WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kt12HX3eQS2JV98MgxH15B)** Y seguinos en **[nuestras RRSS](https://linktr.ee/wpargentinaba)** Recordá algo importantísimo 👉 esta Comunidad se basa en el respeto y responsabilidad, por lo tanto, seamos respetuosos y responsables. Si es tu 1º primer Meetup, te contamos que son encuentros con charlas alrededor de las temáticas que hacen al mundo WordPressero. Son un espacio para aprender, intercambiar conocimientos, y conocer gente increíble 🤩 En eventos presenciales, podemos hacer quedada y networking 🍻 ¡Y en este podremos hacerlo! 🥳 La charla arrancará puntualmente a las 👌 19:30hs, y estaremos allí para esperarlos y conversar un rato. No te preocupes si no sabes código, o si sos nuevo, todos son bienvenidos, así es la gran Comunidad WordPress. Agradecemos especialmente a nuestro Patrocinador: ▶️ **[Raiola Network](https://raiola.link/wpargba)** Que además nos brinda **planes especiales a todos los WordPresseros** de la Comunidad. Si tienes preguntas, déjalas en comentarios. ¡Nos vemos pronto! 😃 Sponsors globales WordPress Automattic - Bluehost - Kinsta - Woo - A2 Hosting

🎉 VOLVEMOS! Empezamos el ciclo de charlas de RubySur! Para este reencuentro: **Warnings en Ruby: NO LOS IGNORES!!!** ¿Los warnings te molestan? Tal vez Ruby está tratando de ayudarte Por Ariel Juodziukynas - Staff Software Engineer de [OmbuLabs.ai](http://OmbuLabs.ai) 🗓️ 18 de Marzo – 19hs (ARG) 📍 [Oficinas de Eryx, Bonpland 1953, CABA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1qLAjc4DfkH9SY5v7) Invita especialmente: [eryx](https://eryx.co) **👇Reservá tu lugar para venir de forma presencial:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqcixIYwpLfNBxn1bxgKM0xbsBPhz5LEXmUhpyDNVk3NrpTg/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqcixIYwpLfNBxn1bxgKM0xbsBPhz5LEXmUhpyDNVk3NrpTg/viewform?usp=header) (El evento se va a transmitir online en vivo, no es necesario anotarse para verlo online) También vamos a tener un bloque de lightning talks (de 5 minutos, tema totalmente libre). Si querés dar una lightning talk anotate acá: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrRLmJ8A0_VsEHJb0JEhMgaIedtHDg2qaRaoMzS3DkDJikDw/viewform?usp=header](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrRLmJ8A0_VsEHJb0JEhMgaIedtHDg2qaRaoMzS3DkDJikDw/viewform?usp=header) Los cupos presenciales son limitados. Nos vemos todos ahí ❤️ Enterate de todo en [ruby.com.ar](https://ruby.com.ar)

Hola, AI enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce another gathering of **AI Builders Buenos Aires**! Whether you are a seasoned ML engineer, a founder integrating LLMs into your product, or a developer just starting to tinker with the latest models, this is the place for you. We believe that the best way to build the future is to build it together. That’s why we’re kicking things off with a relaxed, community-focused evening. **What to expect:** * **Meet & Greet:** Get to know your fellow builders in BA. * **Idea Exchange:** Briefly share what you are working on, the tools you love (or hate!), and the challenges you're facing. * **Networking:** Grab a drink, exchange contacts, and maybe find your next co-founder or hackathon partner. This isn't a formal lecture—it's an open space to connect, share knowledge, and spark new collaborations. Let’s turn Buenos Aires into a hub for AI innovation! Telegram group: t.me/aibuildersba

## ☕ **Language Exchange Café – Español & English. Real connections ✨** **Ubicación:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 **Horario:** 18:00 a 20:00 **Entrada:** $5.000 ARS / 5$ ### **Español** ¿Cansado de practicar idiomas solo con apps que no te contestan? ¿Harto de decir *“How are you?”* y que nadie te pregunte de vuelta? Este **Language Exchange Café** es para personas reales, conversaciones reales y cafés de verdad ☕ Nos juntamos en **Francis Café** para hablar **español, inglés (o spanglish sin culpa)**, intercambiar culturas y crear conexiones que no mueren cuando se termina el café. No es una clase No hay profesores Nadie te corrige con cara de superioridad Solo charlas relajadas, risas, acentos variados y ese momento mágico donde entendés… o fingís que entendés y seguís igual Ideal para: extranjeros, viajeros y locales curiosos ️ practicar idiomas sin presión conocer gente interesante en un ambiente tranquilo Vení por el idioma. Quedate por el café. Y tal vez… por las conexiones reales ✨ *** **Location:** Francis Café – Charcas 3251 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:00 PM **Entry fee:** $5,000 ARS ### **English** Tired of practicing languages with apps that never reply? Sick of saying *“How are you?”* and no one asking back? This **Language Exchange Café** is for real people, real conversations, and real coffee ☕ We meet at **Francis Café** to speak **Spanish, English (or guilt-free Spanglish)**, exchange cultures, and create connections that don’t disappear when the coffee is gone. Not a class No teachers No one correcting you with a superior look Just relaxed chats, laughs, different accents, and that magical moment when you understand… or pretend you do and keep going Perfect for: expats, travelers, and curious locals ️ practicing languages with zero pressure meeting interesting people in a calm environment Come for the language. Stay for the coffee. And maybe… for the real connections ✨

100s of people from around the 🌎 meet weekly to socialise, have a drink, and meet foreign/local people of all ages. It's chilled, fun and free. 🟢 The Flags Place flags on your chest from top to bottom according to fluency. We offer flags from 200+ places. 🟢 Stand to mingle, sit to dwindle! 🗣 Talk about anything you like. You don't have to be an advanced speaker - it's open to everyone! 🛎 Reception 9 - 10pm Not obligatory, but arrive at this time if you’re new or want those drinks specials. Connect with us 👉 [x.MundoLingo.com](http://x.MundoLingo.com)

Buenos Aires Tango Meetups – Music, Dance & Argentine Culture 🇦🇷 Join us for a relaxed evening of tango, music, and good company. Every week we gather to enjoy the spirit of Buenos Aires: live tango music, dancing, and a warm social atmosphere where everyone is welcome. During the night you may find: • Live tango music • Social dancing • A short beginner-friendly tango lesson • Open microphone for musicians and singers • A chance to share a mate or a glass of wine Whether you dance tango, love music, or are simply curious about Argentine culture, this is a great place to meet people and enjoy the night. No partner required • Beginner friendly • Live music Come alone or with friends — you’ll find a welcoming community here.

**Welcome! I’m Facu.** **Let’s get together for a snack and a group drawing session at Parque Las Heras.** You can draw people, plants, animals, or whatever comes out of your imagination! The theme is completely open—this is not a class. **Please bring your own materials and something tasty :)** Event by donation **[Whatsapp group Link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3eKj0sTvjH236ABgveKqq?mode=gi_t)** \-\-\- **Bienvenidos! Soy Facu** **Juntemonos a merendar y dibujar en grupo en el Parque Las Heras.** Podés dibujar personas, vegetación, animales o lo que salga de tu imaginación! La temática es completamente libre, no es una clase. **Traer los materiales a utilizar y algo rico :)** Evento a colaboración **[Link Whatsapp del grupo](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3eKj0sTvjH236ABgveKqq?mode=gi_t)**

En este meetup de **Women in Cloud Argentina** nos encontramos en las oficinas de AWS para compartir una noche de **aprendizaje y networking**. Tendremos dos charlas breves que combinan **comunicación y tecnología**, dos habilidades clave para crecer en el mundo tech. Primero vamos a explorar herramientas concretas para **animarse a hablar en público y compartir ideas con confianza**. Luego nos vamos a meter en uno de los grandes desafíos actuales: **cómo evaluar correctamente sistemas de IA generativa** y entender si realmente funcionan. Después de las charlas tendremos un espacio de **networking entre las asistentes** para conocernos, intercambiar experiencias y seguir fortaleciendo la comunidad. ### **🎤 Hablar en público empieza por decir: ¡sí!** **Julieta Cane** Una charla sobre cómo dar el primer paso para compartir ideas en público: técnicas para hablar con seguridad, gestionar el miedo escénico y conectar con la audiencia. ### **🎤 Más allá del vibe check: cómo evaluar sistemas de IA generativa** **Martina Fernández Irungaray** Cómo saber si un sistema de IA generativa realmente funciona. Exploraremos métricas, evaluación automática y por qué esto es clave para pasar de prototipo a sistema confiable. 📍 **Evento presencial en oficinas de AWS** ⚠️ **Cupos limitados** Para poder ingresar al edificio es **obligatorio registrarse previamente en Meetup y enviarnos tus datos**. Solo podrán acceder las personas registradas.

🌟 Hola improv jammers in Buenos Aires! 🌟 Come join us for an English improv jam in Buenos Aires – open to all, no experience or language fluency necessary! 📅 When: Saturday, March 21th ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 Where: The Shamrock Bar & Basement Club, Rodríguez Peña 1220 https://maps.app.goo.gl/cw8CaQ5veo7qn8tm8 (We are in the basement club) 🎟️ No tickets, but we ask $3,000-6,000 ARS contribution per person to cover room rental. Please feel free to share or bring a friend! We will do 30 minutes covering improv principles and do improv warm-ups, followed by 90 minutes of short-form improv games facilitated by me. Wear comfortable casual clothes, something to drink, and a positive attitude! Afterwards we can fellowship over drinks and snacks at The Shamrock upstairs! (Just know this is a private event and NOT a performance; for these jams, the attendees are the audience AND the performers!) Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some improv experience, we promise it’ll be a proper laugh! 😄

Hey tech people! If you work in **IT, software, startups, cybersecurity, data, AI, or anything tech-related** and you also love **techno music**, this meetup is for you. This Saturday at **midnight**, we’re gathering at **Avant Garden** for a relaxed outdoor hangout with **international people from the tech world**. The idea is simple: disconnect from work, meet like-minded people, share ideas, talk about projects, startups, tech trends—or just life—while enjoying **chill techno in the background**. No formal networking. No presentations. Just **good vibes, interesting conversations, and music**. 🌙 Whether you're a **developer, engineer, founder, designer, data nerd, or digital nomad**, come join us. 📅 Saturday — Midnight 📍 Avant Garden (outdoor) 🎶 Chill techno 🌍 International tech crowd If you like the vibe and want to stay connected for future meetups, **join our WhatsApp community** and be part of the group. https://chat.whatsapp.com/CXpIwpZ2MVgE64pG7dLk5m See you there! 🚀

**We are migrating to LUMA, sign up here**: [https://luma.com/pdprtb6q](https://luma.com/pdprtb6q?utm_source=meetup_body) Hi Digital Nomads, **💫** ​This season, every week many nomads, expats, and like-minded folks get together to talk and meet new people 😊 Share a good laugh, get inspired, and meet many new friends for your stay in Buenos Aires… or forever! 🔥 (check the dates for which specific day we’re meeting) ​Summer is here! We’re back at Distrito Federal, join us for another meetup of the season & enjoy the nice weather! 📍🕗 **Distrito Federal** \| Honduras 5608 \| **FRI 20 MARCH:** 8pm - 1am 🍺🍹 Happy Hour until 9/10pm - don't forget your wristband at the door! 🎵🎤 **music all night**! ⚡🎟️ **[RSVP now](https://luma.com/pdprtb6q?utm_source=meetup_body)** here! ⚡ [https://luma.com/pdprtb6q](https://luma.com/pdprtb6q?utm_source=meetup_body) And as always... come as you are & enjoy the show! 💃🕺 Keep spreading the ‘For Nomads by Nomads’ love 💕​ See you **FRI 20 MARCH**! Abrazo grande 🤗 ​**Team BA Digital Nomads** Agus & Darío *** *🍻👉 Tip: join our [WhatsApp groups](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HG5yXstO9i5ANhvXEzZeMF) and meet/inspire/share with thousands of other digital nomads.* ​**PS Support the 100% committed BA Digital Nomads team** We want to thank you for your trust in us, for making your Nomad life in Buenos Aires easier, more social & more fun! Hopefully you met many new friends for your stay in BA… or forever! 🔥 The BA Digital Nomads team is **100% committed**. Feel free to 'buy us a coffee' at [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn), to say thanks and encourage us to moderate the community and organize more free fun activities for you. ​**Our promise:** The 'coffees' only cover our annual [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) subscription. The rest flows back into the work of all admins/hosts! 😉 Thanks again for your support. Buy a coffee for us and the community here: [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badn) 🙏

**[🎟️ Click here to grab your ticket 🎟️](https://luma.com/ftst3buenosaires)** 🎫 **RSVP ≠ ticket**. A paid ticket is required to attend. 🔗 On your phone and can’t click? Click the link in the comments :) F\*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, Lisbon, to Mexico City, and is now back in **Buenos Aires** for our 3rd season: Summer 2026! The weather is beautiful and it's time to meet new people! 😎 **📦 WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?** FTST is a one-of-a-kind social experience where strangers come together for meaningful, fun and deep conversation. It’s also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk! Join us for games, talks, and connections with friends you haven’t met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in BA every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few fun games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups (of 3-4) and start with the conversation rounds. We'll have awesome question **cards** that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll **be guided by experienced hosts** (Elle & Michelle) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. 🍭 **🕹 HOW TO JOIN?** **[Take 1 minute to sign up 👈](https://luma.com/ftst3buenosaires)** 🔗 On your phone and can’t click? Click the link in the comments :) Our events are limited to **30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform) ***NOTE***: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❤️) **🧧 HOW MUCH IS IT?** The cost to attend is $13 (early llama) - $15 (general) and includes the following: ⏰ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities 🙌🏽 Access to the Llamas in Buenos Aires Community on WhatsApp 👥 A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible 💛 Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world *(🎫 we also cover those annoying **ticket fees**!)* **🌳 WHERE IS IT?** We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. *We only **reveal the location** upon confirmation (or 25 before if it's in a park).* This event will take place in a nice **park** in Palermo. 📣 **IMPORTANT**: An RSVP on Meetup does **NOT** **confirm** your spot. 🎟️ **💛 WHAT THEY SAY** 🗣 “This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.” - *Sonya* 🗣 "I cannot recommend this event enough to connect with an international crowd. It was fun and light-hearted, but offered depth and humanity. As a digital nomad of 3 years, it's one of the best events and meet up activities I've been to yet!" - *Tom* 🗣 “Great way to connect with people in a more meaningful way. Get to the heart of the matter, dive straight into what really counts!” - *Matthias* 🗣 “F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.” - *Monika* 🗣 “I loved F\*ck the Small Talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!” - *Brenda* 🗣 "It’s a wonderful experience, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - *Sara* [More Google reviews here 👈](https://www.google.com/maps/place/EPIC+LLAMA/@29.4255256,-41.3746386,3z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x41cb49107d35788f:0xf758abc88e22289c!8m2!3d29.4255256!4d-41.3746613!16s%2Fg%2F11swcv3hw2?entry=ttu) **🤓 FAQ** **• Can I come alone?** Of course, we encourage it :) 99% of people do! **• I signed up but never got an invite. Why?** We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 25-30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings 💛 **• Why do you charge?** We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. ♥️ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! 🎈 However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you can’t afford it send us a message! **• Can I bring my pet llama?** 100% yes, any *well-behaved* pets are highly encouraged as long as you can still focus on connecting with the humans around you! Especially llamas. Please confirm with us beforehand. **𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙. ✨** 🙅‍♀️📱This event is a no-phone experience. 🙅‍♀️📱 ’F\*ck the Small Talk’ is part of the EPIC LLAMA Universe. 🌍🦙 We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant! Join us in Mexico City, London, Lisbon, Malta, Edinburgh, Buenos Aires, and beyond. 😍 Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/)👈 Our [website ](https://epicllama.com/)👈 * **Sold out or can't make it?** [Drop us your email ](https://epicllama.myflodesk.com/buenosaires)and we'll keep you in the loop for the next one! 😎

SPANISH VERSION BELOW 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Some conversations change your day. Some change your life. Every Sunday we create a space for meaningful conversations about life, emotions, culture, psychology, relationships, and the things we usually don’t talk about in normal social events. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Every Sunday \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD) **What you can expect:** • Deep questions • Social dynamics • Interactive games to feel comfortable • Open-minded people • Respectful environment • Coffee, ideas, and connection You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be honest. This is not small talk. This is real conversation. Follow us on Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL 👇 **☕ Culture Shock Therapy – Deep Conversation / Coffee Talk** Algunas conversaciones te cambian el día. Otras te cambian la vida. Cada domingo creamos un espacio para conversaciones con sentido sobre la vida, emociones, cultura, psicología, relaciones y todo lo que normalmente no se habla en eventos sociales comunes. 📍 Tienda de Cafe Italiano – Perón 4233, CABA 🕕 Todos los domingos \| 18:00 – 20:00 🎟 Entrada: $5.000 **Qué podés encontrar:** • Preguntas profundas • Dinámicas sociales • Juegos para que todos se sientan cómodos • Gente abierta • Ambiente respetuoso • Café, ideas y conexión No necesitás ser experto. Solo necesitás ser auténtico. Esto no es charla superficial. Es conversación real. Seguinos en Instagram: [https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy](https://instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy)

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

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. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

**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

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)

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

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