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We are happy to invite you to our next iOS meetup. Thanks to eBay, we have a great venue and 3 incredible talks: **6:45 PM** — Ali Samaei (Staff iOS Engineer, eBay) **Metal x SwiftUI: Bringing Shaders into iOS Apps** Introduction to how Metal integrates with SwiftUI. Discover how shaders work in iOS, see practical examples, and leave with the knowledge to start experimenting in your own projects. **7:45 PM** — Ali Kiran (Staff iOS Engineer, eBay) **AI Team Memory: Preserving Context Across AI Sessions** How can teams maintain continuity across AI sessions and contributors? This talk introduces a practical approach to shared AI memory, enabling stronger collaboration and smarter workflows.

⚠️ Registration is exclusively managed through the Le Wagon website - **[please register here.](https://www.lewagon.com/events/open-house-at-le-wagon-berlin-qYJ31J) Signing up through Meet Up will not give you access to the Session.** ⚠️ **Curious what learning tech in Berlin actually looks like?** Join our Open House at Le Wagon Berlin and step inside the campus. Meet the people behind the bootcamps and see how others made the move into tech. **What’s happening** * A walk through the campus and classrooms * Conversations with the local team * A clear breakdown of our bootcamps and outcomes * Funding explained, including Bildungsgutschein and flexible payment options 🗓 Tuesday, 24 March, 5pm (CET) 📍 Le Wagon Berlin ✅ Registration required

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

Wir bieten allen Interessierten die Möglichkeit, mit Elektronik zu basteln. Workshops und Vorträge zu verschiedenen Themen rund um Elektronik und Software sind willkommen. Von Arduino bis zu komplett selbst entwickelten High-End Schaltungen sind wir für alle kreativen Ideen offen. Wir haben auch Gruppen rund um das Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Wir treffen uns immer am Dienstag und am Freitag ab 18:00 Uhr. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr jederzeit Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten elektronischen Gehversuche starten. Wenn zeitgleich in den vorderen Räumen Workshops oder Vorträge stattfinden, kann hinten Werkstattbetrieb stattfinden.

Join us for the LFDT Berlin Monthly Meetup, a relaxed gathering for those involved in or curious about Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT). This is a space for open discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking among professionals working on decentralized technologies. Each month, we come together to share projects, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas on navigating the LFDT ecosystem. Whether you're looking for insights, solutions, or just good company, you'll find a supportive community eager to collaborate and help. There’s no formal agenda—just organic discussions on the latest developments, real-world applications, and ways to make decentralized trust more impactful. Whether you’re an industry expert or just starting out, you’re welcome to join us, contribute, or just listen in. Come grab a drink, meet like-minded people, and let’s build the future of decentralized trust together!

* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything. **We are going to be making origami flowers and end up with a gorgeous bouquet that you can take home. Let's celebrate together the start of** ✿ **spring** ✿ This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism. **There is a minimum of 4-5 euros donation to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: [neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com](mailto:neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com)

**🎟️ Get real ticket on https://luma.com/ai-democracy 🎟️** Join us for this **very special edition** of AI Builders, an evening of knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and making some positive impact in collaboration with the [Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology](https://www.gea.mpg.de/), [District Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf](https://www.berlin.de/ba-charlottenburg-wilmersdorf/), [nextlearning e. V.](https://www.nextlearning.earth/), and [Politics for Tomorrow](https://www.politicsfortomorrow.eu/)! **// YOU CAN EXPECT:** * ​🖥️ **Practical sessions** Explore agentic AI for urban decision-support and GeoData * ​🤝 🍻 **Time to Connect** Discuss, network, and share experiences with fellow builders * ​🍕 **Plenty of** **Pizza & Snacks Provided** ​ **// FOR WHO?** ✅ Founders, AI Devs, ML practitioners, Product people ✅ Any AI Projects that could be useful for governments ✅ Anyone curious about using AI in real democratic institutions ⚠️ Technical knowledge is optional; curiosity & realism required *** **​// THEME OF THIS SPECIAL EDITION** **How can AI be used to improve coordination for Berlin?** What could be used today already? Perhaps your project? Berlin has a complex urban system shaped by limited staff, fragmented data, regulation, political accountability, physical infrastructure, and long time horizons. The time has come to ask seriously: **How can our new AI capabilities help in decision making?** (eg. decentralized AI, secure compute, OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, RAG, Computer Vision, GIS agents, simulations, etc. etc.) ​Together in the room with civil servants and researchers, we will map together: * ​🧩 **What functions AI systems can provide** (e.g., extraction, routing, triage, forecasting, secure orchestration, coordination) * ​📍 **Where those functions intersect with district-level challenges** * ​🛡️ **What must change for responsible public deployment** (auditability, least-privilege access, security, value criteria) * ​🚀 **Which capabilities are ready for applied pilots** — and what a realistic pathway looks like ​This 'working session' builds on nextlearning’s collaboration across district administration, scientific modelling, and civic coordination, and is part of a cooperation with the District of Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology. *** ## ​//AGENDA ​17:15 Doors Open 17:30 Networking 18:00 Pizza ​18:20 Welcome & Context ​**18:30 Framing Input: The City as Ecosystem** Short cases from: * ​Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology * ​District Berlin-Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf ​**18:55 Translation Lab** Structured mapping exercise of your projects & their functionalities ​19:30 — Break --- ​**19:45 Working Groups** Three real-life challenge spaces ​20:30 **Feasibility Round** What realistically moves forward from the night together ​**20:45 Informal discussion** ​21:15 Close & Networking ​ > ​*This is an applied inquiry under constraint.* > *Between acceleration and inertia, there is real design work to be done. Come be a part of it!* ​ ​// FAQ ​**What’s AI Builders?** *We are a community of 5000+ AI builders experimenting with tools, agents, and AI-enabled workflows. We aim to make our community co-owned and co-governed by attendees.* ​**Will it be recorded?** *Possibly — some recordings and photos are standard, by attending you consent*. *Let one of the organizers know if you would not like to be filmed!* ​**I’m not technical. Can I join?** *Yes, this session is structured for mixed experience. Technical knowledge is optional but curiosity & realism are required.* ​**Why do I need to pay?** *March is a full collaboration with the city and Max Planck Institute. Budget covers facilitation, venue, catering, and resources to deliver a high-quality, focused session. Sponsored/free tickets are always available for those in need. For a subsidized ticket or to volunteer please email [Bradley@foresight.org](https://mailto:bradley@foresight.org/)* *** **​// LOCATION** ​​We look forward to hang out with you: CIC (Cambridge Innovation Campus) Right next to Görlitzer Park. Thanks to our friends at [Æthos](https://www.aethos.org/)   **🎟️ Get real ticket on https://luma.com/ai-democracy 🎟️**

**Einladung: IBM Bob Public Day in Berlin** Wir laden dich herzlich zum **IBM Bob Public Day** am **26\. März 2026** in Berlin ein. Erlebe live, wie Teams mit IBM Bob Modernisierungsvorhaben **schneller, strukturierter und sicherer** umsetzen können. *Hinweis: Die genaue Adresse sowie alle organisatorischen Details findest du im Registrierungslink. Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich, um teilnehmen zu können.* **Worum geht’s?** Viele IT‑Teams, besonders im öffentlichen Sektor, arbeiten mit alten Fachverfahren, verlieren wichtiges Wissen druch Mitarbeiter die in Rente gehen und stehen unter wachsendem Modernisierungsdruck. **IBM Bob** unterstützt genau dabei. IBM Bob ist eine KI‑gestützte Entwicklungsumgebung, die dabei hilft: * **Legacy‑Systeme zu analysieren** (Code, Abhängigkeiten, Architekturhinweise), * **verstecktes Expertenwissen** sichtbar zu machen * die **Architektur, Codequalität, Tests und Modernisierung** mit **Human‑in‑the‑loop**, mit klaren **Guardrails** und vollständigem **Logging,** zu verbessern. **Veranstaltungshighlights** * Verständlicher Überblick: **Bob im Software Development Lifecycle** & sichere Nutzung * **Hands‑on Session:** gemeinsamer Golden Path + eigene Übungen im Sandbox‑Repo * Praktischer Workflow zum Mitmachen: **Analyse → Änderung → Test → Review** * Austausch & Networking mit Expert:innen —> **inklusive Pizza :)** **Veranstaltungsdetails** * **Datum:** 26.03.2026 * **Ort:** Berlin *(Details im Registrierungslink)* * **Anmeldung:** [https://ibm.biz/BdprqG](https://ibm.biz/BdprqG) *Hinweis: Eine Registrierung über den oberen Anmeldungslink ist Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme.* **Für wen?** Für IT‑Teams, Entwickler:innen, Architekt:innen und Entscheider:innen aus dem **öffentlichen Sektor** und alle, die sich für moderne Software‑Modernisierung interessieren. **Agenda** **10:30–11:00** – Ankunft **11:00–12:00** – IBM Bob in der Theorie *(optional, wenn das Webinar vom 05.03. bereits besucht wurde)* **12:00–13:00** – Snacks & Networking **13:00–17:00** – Vertiefung & Hands‑on Session **ab 17:30** – Pizza & Networking Wir freuen uns auf dich!

# **​Building Truly Useful AI-Enabled HealthTech Products** **Please register through this link:** https://luma.com/p5fjyyzf?tk=RcAoqS ​How do you build AI-enabled HealthTech products that users actually love *and* regulators approve? Join fellow CEOs & founders, product leaders and medical innovators in Berlin to explore how start-ups can balance usability and compliance in a highly regulated industry. ​This is an exclusive Health2Tech gathering in Berlin that will bring together the brightest minds in the digital health space. Hosted by[ Jack Godau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-godau/), this evening will provide great insights, inspiration and invaluable networking. ​We'll dive into one of the most pressing challenges in HealthTech: how to build **truly useful AI-Enabled healthtech products without compromising on compliance.** Hear firsthand from founders and product leaders who are balancing creativity, usability, and stringent regulatory requirements and are doing so successfully. ​Expect a candid conversation around: * ​What are the real usecases for AI in HealthTech * ​Avoiding the hype and really helping medical professionals * ​Navigating compliance (AI Act, Data Act, Cloud Act, etc) as a product leader * ​Building HealthTech start-ups that innovate *and* get regulatory approval * ​Aligning speed, quality and compliance in early-stage teams ## ​**🤩 About the Panel** ​Moderator **- [Jack Godau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-godau/)**, most recently CTO of doctorly, is an experienced technical leader in healthtech who is now working as a fractional and interim CTO in healthcare startups. His expertise lies in bridging the gaps between strategic business goals, the right technologies, and hiring the best people, thereby enabling organisations to not only adapt but thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. -​1st Panelist [Inga Bergen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingabergen/) is an experienced Digital Health, AI & Innovation consultant and advisor. Ex-CEO of welldoo and magnosco. Board member at [docdok.health](https://docdok.health/). Co-founder and host of "Visionäre der Gesundheit" podcast with 200+ interviews. Angel investor. Keynote speaker and moderator.​ -2nd Panelist [Maud Pennaneac'h](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maud-pennaneac-h-44174814/) is VP of Product at [Doctolib ](https://about.doctolib.de/)and leads the vision and execution behind products that are improving the daily life of health professionals. She brings strong engineering expertise to her role and is passionate about creating exceptional products that improve patient and health professionals' experiences. Maud has progressed through various product leadership positions at Doctolib. Her objective: to build high-performing teams and deliver meaningful healthcare solutions across Europe.​ -3rd Panelist [Thomas Hagemeijer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hagemeijer/) is the founder of HGM Advisory, a decentralised HealthTech consultancy that helps senior leaders drive healthcare innovation. He works with pharma companies, MedTech firms, investors, startups, hospitals, and policymakers, focusing on business models, go-to-market strategies, and commercial due diligence. As a business angel with Springboard Health Angels, Thomas invests in early-stage AI and HealthTech startups. He is also an ambassador for HLTH Europe - the leading HealthTech conference and HBI - a conference on Private Equity in Healthcare. ## ​**​🤝 Who Should Attend?** ​This invite-only event is designed for HealthTech founders & CEOs, medical doctors in tech, CPOs, Heads of Product and experts navigating the complex world of building great start-ups under stringent healthcare regulations. ​This is a curated event; attendees are required to submit a LinkedIn profile at registration for verification. Due to **limited capacity**, we won't be able to accommodate everyone, so please register only if you are sure you can attend. ​​Don’t miss this chance to be part of a community that’s driving the future of health tech. Reserve your spot now and join us in shaping the landscape of digital health for 2025 and beyond. ## ​**About the organisers** ​\*\*[Jack Godau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-godau/),\*\* besides his normal duties as a freelance/fractional CTO/CPO in HealthTech, **Jack is the Berlin Chapter Director of [Health2Tech](https://health2tech.com/)**, organising and running the events here. ​\*\*​[Alex Koshykov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-koshykov/) is a co-founder of [BeKey ](https://bekey.io/)\*\*and a digital health expert who constantly shares news, introduces promising technologies, and promotes secure software & hardware for the healthcare industry on his YouTube[ channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/BeKey-Hub). In addition, he is a co-founder of[ YODD](https://igg.me/at/yodd), a medical device start-up. ## ​**​🕕 Event Schedule** * ​​18:00 - Doors Open. Begin the evening with a warm welcome and a chance to settle in. * ​​18:45 - Opening words and kick off. * ​19:00 - Panel discussion * ​20:00 - Networking. Connect, converse, and collaborate with peers driven by a common passion for advancing healthcare through technology. * ​21:00 - Close ## ​**Host and Sponsor** ​No one should feel alone in their experience of care. At **[Doctolib](https://about.doctolib.de/)**, we’re setting a new pulse for healthcare, helping people be healthier and improving the daily lives of health professionals. With more than 3000 employees across France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, we’re reinventing how care is delivered through a new generation of AI-powered technologies and services. Our Operating System supports health professionals in all their activities, from clinical, financial, to admin and care cooperation. Our Health Companion helps people prevent health problems, detect risks earlier, access care faster, and better follow treatments. Today, over 90 million people use Doctolib to manage their health and find care, while 420K health professionals use Doctolib to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. ## ​**Additional Information** ​By signing up, your email will be automatically added to the Health2Tech newsletter with news and upcoming events - but don’t worry, we won’t flood your inbox! ;) ​Also, just a note that this event will be photographed and/or filmed. If we do capture some moments, Health2Tech and event organisers may use the photos or videos for marketing and communication purposes. By registering, you're giving us the thumbs up for using your image for these reasons. Anyone who does not want to be photographed can opt out in person at the event. **Please register through this link:** https://luma.com/p5fjyyzf?tk=RcAoqS

Some friends of PyData are organising the following event, and we think it would be great to share it with the community. Pixels2GenAI is an exhibition by software developers creating computer art. We have used equations, algorithms, and AI models to generate images and installations. The artists explore the space between hand-programmed images, the aesthetics of mathematical rules, and AI as an art-making tool. Works by the following artists will be on display: * Burak Kağan Yılmazer * Sara Maras * Alexander Hendorf * Hansu Kim * Maris Niewenhuis * Ewa Rother

**👉 [Register here](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true) 👈** Together with the AI Guild, we’re excited to reunite with the **[AI Guild Dinner](https://www.theguild.ai/)** at our **[Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Centre](https://careers.db.com/explore-the-bank/careers-in-technology/berlin.techcentre/)**! **Agenda:** **18.30 Doors Open for Networking & Refreshments** Arrive at Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Center, Otto-Suhr-Allee 16, 10585 Berlin. How to get there: Travel via the Bahnhof Zoo and Ernst-Reuter-Platz - use the subway U2 or the Bus M45. Welcome and Introduction to the Berlin AI Guild Dinner by **[Chris Armbruster](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisarmbruster/)**, MD at [AI Guild](https://theguild.ai/). **19.00 Technical Debt when Vibe Coding** **[Dishu Bagga](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dishu-bagga-632236163/)**, Software Engineering, Deutsche Bank. AI assistants, scaffolding tools, and templates let us ship software faster than ever. You prompt, paste, and move on. Most of the time, it works. But while everything appears smooth, technical debt quietly accumulates. Modern tools optimize for speed—not architecture. Layers blur, boundaries erode, and structural decisions get locked in long before anyone notices. In this talk, we’ll use real examples and live coding to show how AI-accelerated development can produce clean-looking code but fragile systems. Small shortcuts compound. Complexity hides in plain sight. The goal is not to criticize AI tooling—but to remind us: Generated code still carries architectural consequences. Speed is easy. Sustainable systems require intent. **19.30 Agentic AI in a Global Corporate: The first iteration** **[Dijle Kara](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dijlekara/)**, AI Hub Product Manager at Henkel What happens when autonomous AI agents meet the complexity of a global enterprise? From legacy systems to governance and scale, the first deployments reveal both promise and friction. What actually works in production? Where do agents fail? And how do organizations adapt when software begins to act autonomously? **20.00 Announcement of the Berlin Exhibition Pix2GenAI** **[Dr. Kristian Rother](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-rother/)**, Python Developer, Data Scientist, and Trainer Code meets art. *Pix2GenAI* showcases computer-generated artworks created with algorithms, mathematics, and AI models—exploring the space between handcrafted code and generative intelligence. Kristian will invite you to the exhibition on 28 March 2026. **20.15 Dinner and Drinks at Deutsche Bank Berlin Technology Center** **Registration** Via the AI Guild page on LinkedIn only. [https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true](https://www.linkedin.com/events/7429279114164850688?viewAsMember=true)

Das alte T-Shirt mit einem Statement-Print wiederbeleben, eine verlorene Spielfigur nachdrucken oder einen Stempel designen: MeetUp im Humboldt Forum! In diesem dreistündigen Workshop sind alle Interessierten mit und ohne Vorkenntnisse dazu eingeladen, verschiedene Maker Space Technologien kennenzulernen. Wir erklären an unterschiedlichen Terminen (s.u.), wie sich mit Laser Cutter, 3D-Drucker, Schneidplotter, Näh- oder Stickmaschine nützliche Dinge für den Alltag herstellen lassen. Inspiriert von den aktuellen Ausstellungen und Themen des Hauses, können am Laptop mit der Software Inkscape oder Tinkercad eigene Grafiken und Objekte entworfen und gestaltet werden. Wer sich geschickt anstellt, kann am Ende ein fertiges Produkt mit nach Hause nehmen. Die Personenzahl ist begrenzt. Bitte buchen Sie am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer pro Person ein kostenfreies Teilnahmeticket! Der Workshop ist nicht für Kinder und Jugendliche unter 16 Jahren geeignet. **Die nächsten Termine und Themen** * 3\. und 10\. Januar 2026 Kleine Aufnäher & Patches mit der Stickmaschine * 31\. Januar und 7\. Februar 2026 Textildruck mit Schneidplotter und Transferpresse – Bitte T\-Shirt oder Beutel aus Baumwolle mitbringen\! * 28\. Februar und 7\. März 2026 Schmuckstücke und Anhänger aus dem 3D\-Drucker * 28\. März und 4\. April 2026 Stempel & Schablonen aus dem Laser Cutter **Weitere Informationen:** Kostenfrei. **Bitte buchen Sie Ihr Ticket direkt am Veranstaltungstag an der Tageskasse im Foyer. Die Ticketbuchung im Voraus und im Webshop ist nicht möglich.** Dauer: 180 min. Ab 16 Jahre. Sprache: Deutsch, Englisch. Rollstuhlgerecht. Ort: Werkräume, 1. OG. Maximal 15 Personen.

!!! Note the corrected meeting spot, which for some reason keeps getting changed in the event: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA) \-\-\- **Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin! *(Free resources below)*** **Learning Mandarin is like trying to tame a** 🐲**.** It can feel frustrating, but you’re not alone. **[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is here to support! **[WeHanzi](wehanzi.com)** is an independently built iOS app created by Ben and Gina. We've turned the entire learning experience into ***Comprehensible Input* through both simplified and traditional manga** with support for **Zhuyin**, **Pinyin**, **flashcards**, **audio**, **direct translation**, an integrated dictionary. We also specifically design region-specific language to reflect real-life usage in both **mainland Chinese Mandarin** and **Taiwanese Mandarin**, allowing you to naturally compare and explore the differences between the two, so you don’t end up saying something that makes perfect sense in Beijing, but gets you funny looks in Taipei 😏. Now, together with our good friend Matthias from **[Gemeinsam Chinesisch & Deutsch lernen](https://www.meetup.com/gemeinsam-mandarin-chinesisch-und-deutsch-lernen/events/308204343/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events),** we’re inviting you to our very first **in-person Mandarin Learner Meetup in Berlin** together! All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced learners. Just come hang out, share your stories, laugh at our tone mistakes! As a community, we can learn from each other and turn Mandarin into a piece of cake! 🍰 **Come and join us!** 📱 App: [Wehanzi.com](https://wehanzi.com/) 📸 Free bite-sized resources: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wehanzi/) 📚 More free tools: [wehanzi.app/menu](https://wehanzi.app/menu) **📍ABOUT THE MEETING SPOT** Please note that we will meet HERE, on the 3 wooden tree benches slightly left of the main entrance gate of Tempelhofer Feld: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L8SuKJxoLLa8hXCdA) We'll meet at the meeting spot first and then - depending on the weather - decide as a group to either walk around Tempelhofer Feld or go to a closeby restaurant to warm up and chat. So please be on time. Or if you are running late or can't find us, just give Matthias a call on 0176-21984345. See you all soon, Gina & Matthias

**RSVP on [343 Labs website](https://343labs.de/events/naoba-masterclass/) to reserve your seat!** Ableton User Group and 343 Labs Berlin is proud to welcome NAOBA as part of our Visiting Artist Masterclass series! In this workshop, NAOBA will share her process of building Ableton Live templates that allow her to create and transform sound in real time during performances. Using her archive of field recordings, NAOBA designs flexible systems with Max for Live devices, custom effect chains, and macro-mapped MIDI controllers, allowing the templates to function as expressive instruments alongside live flute and voice. NAOBA will demonstrate how raw environmental recordings are organized, layered, and continuously reshaped through macro controls, spatial effects, and live processing. This approach enables fluid improvisation and the creation of immersive, evolving soundscapes during concerts or streaming performances. There will also be space for discussion and questions about workflow, template architecture, and creative approaches to sound design and live performance.

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.

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

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected. This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**. Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).

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)

**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

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.

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com