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Couchsurfing Meeting, Distrito Federal
**COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays**
📅 Every Friday
⏰ From 21:00
📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, Buenos Aires
The weekly meeting point for travelers and locals who want to share languages, travel stories, and a great night out. Expect an easy-going crowd, good music, and a party that keeps going.
✨ What to expect
* Multilingual crowd (stickers to show your languages)
* Travel-story ice-breakers
* International playlist
* Free entry
Come solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome.
RSVP here and we’ll save you a spot.
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**COUCHSURFING BA – Distrito Federal Fridays**
📅 Todos los viernes
⏰ Desde las 21:00
📍 Distrito Federal, Honduras 5608, Palermo, CABA
Punto de encuentro semanal para viajeros y locales que quieren compartir idiomas, historias de viaje y una buena noche. Buena onda, música variada y fiesta hasta tarde.
✨ Qué encontrarás
* Grupo multilingüe (etiquetas para mostrar idiomas)
* Dinámicas para compartir historias
* Playlist internacional
* Entrada libre
Ven solo o acompañado – todos son bienvenidos.
Confirma asistencia y guardamos tu lugar.
NightCrawl BA
Join our Night Crawl!
Together with BAIS Argenina (Buenos Aires International Students) we´re planning an unforgotable night to make great memories and friendships
ITINERARY:
8:30 PM to 10:00 PM: First bar with complimentary pizza
10:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Second bar with a welcome shot
11:30 PM to 1:00 AM: Third bar with a welcome shot
1:00 AM to 7:00 AM: Nightclub with priority entrance
We have a [group chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) to meet others attending
️ How to get the entrance?
- On [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-485171)
- At the first venue with cash
✨ What is included?
- Pizza in the first bar
- A shot in the second and third bar
- Club entry withoutt queue
- Games to meet other friends
- The best energy to make it an unforgettable night
See you!
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¡Únete a nuestro Night Crow!
Junto con BAIS Argentina (Buenos Aires International Students) estamos planeando una noche inolvidable para crear grandes recuerdos y amistades
ITINERARIO:
20:30 a 22hrs: Primer bar con bandejeo de pizza incluido
22 a 23:30hrs: Segundo bar con shot de bienvenida
23:30 a 1am: Tercer bar con shot de bienvenida
1am a 7am: Club nocturno con entrada preferencial
Hay un [chat grupal](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GmBhFW6tFYX4XExOmrjgDa) para conocer a otros asistentes
️ ¿Cómo conseguir la entrada?
- En [Passline](https://www.passline.com/eventos/nightcrawl-485171)
- En el primer bar, en efectivo.
✨ ¿Qué incluye?
- Pizza en el primer bar
- Un shot en el segundo y tercer bar
- Entrada al club sin filas
- Juegos para conocer gente
- El mejor ambiente para una noche inolvidable
¡Nos vemos!
Social Meet - New Friends, Good Connections | 🌎Culture Shock Therapy
# **ENGLISH VERSION**
**Dilettos Pastas & Café – Perón 4217, Buenos Aires**
️ **Every Saturday \| 18:00 HS – 20:00 HS**
️ **Entry: 5,000 ARS (≈ 5 USD)**
***
### **Saturdays just got better.**
Let’s face it — meeting new people as an adult is weird, awkward, and sometimes straight-up intimidating.
So we created a space where everything feels easy.
No pressure. No scripts. No “networking voice.”
Just real people, good energy, and conversations that actually go somewhere.
Come grab a seat, chat with someone new, flirt if the vibe is right , and enjoy that magic moment when strangers start feeling like friends.
No minimum consumption — just bring your vibe, your curiosity, and let the night flow.
Expect:
✨ Multilingual chaos
✨ Cultural surprises
✨ Genuine laughs
✨ Unexpected chemistry
✨ And that “how are we just meeting now?” feeling
This isn’t networking.
This isn’t speed dating.
This is **Culture Shock Therapy** — where the city meets the world.⚡
If you’ve been searching for your tribe in Buenos Aires…
You’ve officially found it
***
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# **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL**
**Dilettos Pastas & Café – Perón 4217, Buenos Aires**
️ **Todos los sábados \| 18:00 HS – 20:00 HS**
️ **Entrada: $5.000 (≈ 5 USD)**
***
### **Los sábados ahora tienen otro sabor.**
Seamos honestos: hacer amigos de adulto es raro, incómodo y a veces un poco intimidante.
Por eso creamos un espacio donde todo fluye.
Sin presión. Sin caretas. Sin tener que “parecer interesante.”
Solo buena vibra, gente auténtica y conversaciones que valen la pena.
Vení, sentate, conocé a alguien nuevo, coqueteá si pinta , y disfrutá ese momento en el que los desconocidos se convierten en compañía.
No hay consumo obligatorio — traé tu energía, tus ganas de conectar y dejá que la noche haga lo suyo.
Vas a encontrar:
✨ Caos lingüístico
✨ Choques culturales divertidos
✨ Risas reales
✨ Conexiones inesperadas
✨ Y ese famoso “¿cómo recién nos estamos conociendo?”
No es networking.
No es speed dating.
Esto es **Culture Shock Therapy** — donde la ciudad se mezcla con el mundo. ⚡
Si estabas buscando tu tribu en Buenos Aires…
Acabás de encontrarla
💫 Biodanza: Authentic Connection through Movement 💫🫂
🇪🇸Español Abajo 👇
💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂
Have you ever experienced this? You meet someone on the dance floor, share a rhythm, a glance, a smile. You don’t even know their name, yet you feel a sense of connection and human unity. That’s Biodanza.
🔹 **What to expect?**
✔️ Connecting with others in an authentic way — this time through the body
✔️ No steps, no choreography. Two left feet are welcome!
✔️ Inspiring movement invitations that awaken your inner child and reveal hidden potentials
If you’re ready to dive into the unknown and meet others in a direct, playful, and unpredictable way, this is your call! Remember: our bodies don’t lie — they simply express what is alive within us.
📍 **Where?** Centro Cultural “La Insólita”, Lezica 4044 (Almagro)
💰 **How much?** 23000$
If you come with a friend: there is a 2 for 1 promotion!
🙋🏼♀️ **Who?** Your facilitator is Valerie Kattenfeld. She was trained by the family of the founders of Biodanza and loves guiding group processes that foster human connection in safe, non-judgmental spaces — using dance as her main tool.
👟 **What to bring?** Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move easily, both standing and on the floor. Bring a bottle of water.
☕ **And afterwards?** Join us for a coffee at Diletto nearby!
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](Instagram)
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💫 **Biodanza: Conexión auténtica a través del movimiento** 💫🫂
¿Alguna vez viviste esta experiencia? Conocés a alguien en la pista de baile, comparten un ritmo, una mirada, una sonrisa. Ni siquiera sabés su nombre y, sin embargo, sentís una complicidad y una profunda conexión humana. Eso es Biodanza.
🔹 **¿Qué podés esperar?**
✔️ Conectar con otras personas de manera auténtica — esta vez a través del cuerpo
✔️ Sin pasos, sin coreografías. ¡Bienvenidas las personas con dos pies izquierdos!
✔️ Propuestas de movimiento inspiradoras que despiertan tu niño interior y evocan potenciales tapadas
Si estás lista/o para sumergirte en lo desconocido y encontrarte con otras personas de una manera directa, lúdica e impredecible, esta es tu invitación. Recordá: el cuerpo no miente, simplemente expresa lo que está vivo en nuestro interior.
📍 **¿Dónde?** Centro Cultural “La Insólita”, Lezica 4044 (Almagro)
💰 **¿Cuánto?** 23.000$ Si venis con alguien hay una promo 2x1!
🙋🏼♀️ **¿Quién?** La facilitadora es Valerie Kattenfeld. Se formó con la familia de los fundadores de Biodanza y le apasiona acompañar procesos grupales que fomentan la conexión humana en espacios seguros y libres de juicio, utilizando la danza como herramienta principal.
👟 **¿Qué traer?** Vení con ropa cómoda que te permita moverte con facilidad, tanto de pie como en el suelo. Traé una botella de agua.
☕ **¿Y después?** ¡Después de Biodanza podés sumarte a un café en Diletto, que queda cerquita!
**SEGUINOS**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY / @valeriekattenfeld**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy/](instagram)
🏉🌎🍻 Mixed Tag Rugby Game
(We run games every week despite the attendees you'll see in Meetup. Contact Davi on WhatsApp 1-2 days before at +5511 959517055 to guarantee attendance)
🌎 Mixed Tag game for everyone! 🥳
🏉 Tag is a beginner-friendly, no contact sport. There’s no tackling (we provide the velcro tags) and we encourage players to include all newbies!
📍 Location is around Palermo (Message Davi for exact details)
⏰ Time is 4pm to 6pm (During summer we change to 5pm to 7pm, message me!)
👟 All you need to bring is sportswear and water
We will occasionally ask for donations to help maintain the equipment for the game
🍻 We always go for drinks afterwards!
Mate club 🧉 - Language Exchange at Rabieta BAR (Palermo)
# Mate Club – Language Exchange en Buenos Aires 🧉
¿Querés practicar idiomas y conocer gente de todo el mundo en un ambiente relajado y social?
Mate Club es un espacio de intercambio de **inglés, español y portugués** donde nos juntamos a conversar de forma real, espontánea y dinámica.
FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCION: [https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA](https://forms.gle/sKe9TDeGFBosfVUSA)
Valor de entrada única: 7,000ARS
Valor del abono mensual: 25,000ARS (4 encuentros durante el mes)
🧉 Compartimos mate durante todo el evento.
💬 Proponemos dinámicas para que todos puedan participar.
🌍 Participan locales, viajeros y estudiantes de distintos países.
🤝 Organizamos los grupos para que realmente practiques.
Si querés mejorar tu fluidez, perder la vergüenza al hablar y vivir una experiencia auténtica en Buenos Aires, sumate.
Nos vemos en Mate Club 🧉
📩 Consultas: mateclubdeconversacion@gmail.com
***\* It's important to note that the people who RSVP through Meetup are often new, so they don't necessarily reflect the actual number of regular attendees.\****
Jamaica Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Make Friends: Not Small Talk - Deep talks & Coffee | 🌎Culture Shock Therapy
Español Abajo
**☕️ Coffee Talk: Where Conversations Are Stronger Than the Coffee ☕️**
Had enough of awkward small talk and silent social gatherings? This is your chance to break free. Join us for a night of meaningful conversations about life, dreams, existential crises, and why we keep procrastinating our goals.
\*\* What to expect?\*\*
✔️ Thought-provoking questions (but not too deep, we promise).
✔️ Interesting people with zero interest in discussing traffic.
✔️ Interactive dynamics that push you out of your comfort zone—without feeling like a job interview.
If you're ready for an evening of deep conversations, great coffee, and a dash of sarcastic humor, save your spot before you regret it (again).
**Where?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (because coffee without great conversations is just wasted caffeine).
**How much?** $5,000 ARS / $5 USD (yes, genuine connections have a price, but they’re worth every cent).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
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**☕️Coffee Talk: Donde las Conversaciones Son Más Fuertes que el Café☕️**
Si ya tuviste suficiente de las mismas charlas de ascensor y los silencios incómodos en reuniones sociales, este es tu evento. Aquí venimos a hablar de todo lo que realmente importa: la vida, los sueños, las crisis existenciales y por qué seguimos procrastinando nuestras metas.
\*\* ¿Qué puedes esperar?\*\*
✔️ Preguntas que te harán pensar (pero no demasiado, prometemos).
✔️ Gente interesante con cero ganas de hablar del tráfico.
✔️ Dinámicas interactivas que te sacarán de tu zona de confort sin hacerte sentir en una entrevista de trabajo.
Si estás listo para una tarde de conversaciones profundas con café en mano y un toque de humor sarcástico, reserva tu lugar antes de que te arrepientas (otra vez).
**¿Dónde?** Diletto – Perón 4217 (porque el café sin buenas conversaciones es solo cafeína desperdiciada).
**¿Cuánto?** $5.000 ARS / $5 USD (sí, las conexiones genuinas tienen su precio, pero valen cada centavo).
**FOLLOW US**
**INSTAGRAM: @CULTURE.SHOCKTHERAPY**
[https://www.instagram.com/culture.shocktherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==]
Cultural Crossroads in the Park
Join us every other Sunday at Parque Las Heras in Palermo for Cultural Crossroads in the Park, a fun and inclusive meetup led by Dr. Zachary McKinley, a cultural researcher from the USA.
Kicking off at 3:00 pm with 30 minutes of casual networking, this gathering invites you to grab a coffee or mate beforehand and connect with fellow participants. At 3:30, Dr. McKinley will guide a 1.5-hour collaborative group discussion exploring cultural dimensions and their profound influence on thoughts, behaviors, perceptions, and communication styles across borders.
Whether you're a local, an expat, or just curious about the richness of cultural diversity, this event is your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and broaden your understanding of the world. All are welcome; however, **the conversation will be entirely in English**, as the host does not speak fluent Spanish.
Note: To stay safe and hydrated, please bring bug spray, sunscreen/hat, and something to drink (such as mate/coffee/tea/etc.). A blanket to sit on is recommended but not required.
Message me on WhatsApp if you need help finding the exact spot: +1 (202) 596-9076
Asadores Club - By International People
🔥 INTERNATIONAL BBQ – ASADORES CLUB! 🇦🇷🥩
Are you a meat lover or looking for an authentic Argentine experience? Join us at Asadores Club for an afternoon of premium cuts, networking, and the best grill vibes.
📅 When? Sunday 1st – 5:00 PM
📍 Where? Parque Sarmiento
💰 Price: $30,000 (Includes premium beef cuts, chimichurri, criolla sauce, and bread).
⚠️ Important Please bring your own food container (tupper), cutlery, and whatever you’d like to drink. 🥤🍴
👉 **BOOK YOUR SPOT HERE:**
📞 1140385329
📸 Follow us on IG: @internationalpeople.ba
📲 Questions? DM me!
Limited spots available! Don't miss out on this unique cultural and foodie experience. 🌍🔥
Spanglish Saturday Language Exchange Palermo - Every Saturday
How does it work?
Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers.
https://youtu.be/blo5nNjgMBc
https://youtu.be/xk04lA9x3qQ
https://youtu.be/2TJMigrxiwI
There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 30 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first one-on-one conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new conversation partner. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning.
What do we talk about at Spanglish?:
Whatever you want! There are no set topics. We talk about everything from our favorite superheroes to our favorite restaurants – it’s the best way to practice another language – hanging out in a relaxing environment and talking about stuff you know and like!
Who attends Spanglish?
Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.
How much does it cost?
AR$10000 at the event.
Get the Spanglish package 4 events AR$28000
Enjoy the virtual language exchange events for FREE
You can find more information on our website http://www.spanglishexchange.com and see pictures of the events at facebook.com/SpanglishBuenosAires
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►HOW TO BE PART?
Go directly to the bar during the check in time and you will find a Spanglish Staff who will register you!
►HOW DOES IT WORK?
Get paired with native speakers in a series of 10-minute conversations during every two-hour session. Attending as little as two times a week, for 2 hours at a time, you’ll meet and practice with an unparalleled number of native speakers.
There is no shortcut to Spanish fluency - but Spanglish is so fun you won’t want one! Spanglish starts during the 40 minute check in: Get to know the other Spanglishers – about half of the attendees at every event are new! After a little bit of ice-breaking, you’ll head to an assigned table for your first conversation. No need to worry about making mistakes – the person sitting across from you is in the same boat! You converse for 5 minutes in english, 5 in Spanish – and then move on to a new group of conversation partners. By the second rotation we promise you’ll be having so much fun you’ll forget you’re learning.
►WHO ATTENDS SPANGLISH?
Study abroad students, international students, local Argentine students studying English and anyone looking for a flexible, affordable, and comfortable environment to practice their conversation skills.
🎤🎧 DJ Karaoke Night at The Classic 🎶✨
🎤 DJ **Karaoke Night at The Classic Sports Bar – The Stage is Yours!** 🎤
This **Friday** grab the mic and let loose at **Karaoke Night** at *The Classic Sports Bar* in **Palermo**! Whether you're a seasoned diva or a shower-singing superstar, this is your moment to shine. **Karaoke kicks off at 22:00**, but the fun starts way earlier…
🎉 **Doors open at 17:00 with Happy Hour running strong until 22:00** — the perfect window to gather your courage with drink specials and warm up those vocal cords. 🍻🎶
🕹️ While you’re gearing up to sing, enjoy **playing cards, darts and more**. PLUS live **sports on TV all night**. Hungry? The kitchen’s open ‘til 1:00, serving up a full menu including **Buenos Aires’ best wings**.
💃 Entry is **FREE all night**, so bring your friends, your voice, and your appetite for fun.
📍**Malabia 1885, Palermo, Buenos Aires**
🍻 **Happy Hour: 17:00–22:00** 2 House Cocktails for 15k (cash or transfer)
🎤 **Karaoke: Starts at 22:00**
🍗 **Food 'til 1:00 + Drinks ‘til 2:00** (Maybe later if we're having too much fun!)
Come for the drinks, stay for the show — **your spotlight’s waiting!**
Follow Here> [The Classic Sports Bar on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theclassicsportsbar?igsh=MXRmeHp6eWhzc2F5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)
🎤 **Noche de Karaoke con DJ en The Classic Sports Bar – ¡El escenario es tuyo!** 🎤
Este viernes agarrá el micrófono y soltate en la **Noche de Karaoke** en The Classic Sports Bar en Palermo. Seas una diva profesional o una superestrella de la ducha, este es tu momento para brillar.
El karaoke arranca a las **22:00**, pero la diversión empieza mucho antes…
🎉 **Abrimos a las 17:00** con *Happy Hour* hasta las **22:00** — la ventana perfecta para juntar coraje con promos y calentar esas cuerdas vocales. 🍻🎶
🕹️ Mientras te preparás para cantar, disfrutá de truco, dardos y más. **Además, deportes en vivo en las pantallas toda la noche.**
¿Tenés hambre? La **cocina abre hasta la 1:00**, con un menú completo que incluye *las mejores alitas de Buenos Aires*.
💃 **La entrada es GRATIS toda la noche**, así que traé a tus amigos, tu voz y tus ganas de divertirte.
📍 *Malabia 1885, Palermo, Buenos Aires*
🍻 **Happy Hour: 17:00–22:00**
2 Cócteles de la casa por 15k (efectivo o transferencia)
🎤 **Karaoke: Desde las 22:00**
🍗 **Comida hasta la 1:00 + Drinks hasta las 2:00**
(¡Quizás más tarde si la estamos pasando demasiado bien!)
Vení por los tragos, quedate por el show — **¡tu momento bajo el spotlight te espera!**
Seguinos acá > [The Classic Sports Bar on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theclassicsportsbar?igsh=MXRmeHp6eWhzc2F5eg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)
FRIDAY - NIGHT OUT | PALERMO
Start your Friday night the right way: bar hopping through Palermo with reggaeton beats, great people, and an easy, high-energy vibe.
We kick things off at **Cobra**, one of the coolest bars in the Palermo Arches area, with a **welcome shot** and the perfect atmosphere to meet the group.
Next stop: **Rabieta**, a classic Buenos Aires brewery right across from the Palermo racetrack. A **welcome beer** sets the tone as the night starts warming up.
We wrap things up at **La Mala**, one of the most popular **reggaeton** pubs pots in the area, where the party goes late. It's include another welcome shot.
The host stays with the group until **1:30 AM** to keep the energy high and everything flowing smoothly but you can stay in the club till it closes at 5:00 AM.
**Price: $20.000 - Includes a two welcome shots, a welcome beer.**
Music, dancing, and an easy way to meet people while discovering Palermo’s nightlife the local way.
**Recommended age:** +20 (not exclusive)
SATURDAY – Millennial Pre-Party
We start the night at the nicest **Rooftop** in Palermo Soho to enjoy a pre-party with a welcome drink and games until 2:00 AM.
We kick things off with a welcome drink and the perfect atmosphere to to meet each other, DJ playing good music and great vibes.
The coordinator stays until **3:00 AM**, but the night keeps going.
For those who want to keep the night going, we'll head together to J. W. Bradley, a hidden bar near from PH.
**Price: $20.000 pesos. It includes a welcome drink in PH.**
A perfect plan to know Buenos Aires nightlife, the way locals experience it.
**Recommended age:** +27 (not exclusive)
Jamaica Events Near You
Connect with your local Jamaica community
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
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
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
This is a free in-person meeting.
Let's talk about relationships in such a way that you can really benefit from the knowledge.
We can talk about
* Soulmates
* How to start a relationship
* How to maintain a relationship
* How to pick the right partner
* How to recognize the red flags
* How to improve communication
* How to avoid argument and fights
* How to increase trust
You ask the questions, we'll talk about them.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.
Oscar International Nominee: SIRAT at the Gateway Film Center
Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.”
PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and we’ll meet inside the upstairs lobby between 6:40 and 6:50pm. Super Tuesday ticket price is just $6.50 (including online fee)! Advance ticket purchase is advised (via Gateway website preferred). Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! This one will be a “movie only” event.
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan




















