JVM Languages

Come to check out our hackerspace, talk to people and learn some new things, maybe use the tools for a short while, or just sit down with a laptop and do some work in a quiet place. Also a good time to sign up for a membership! We will have tea and coffee, likely also cookies. Come whenever from 19:00 till 22:00 - we might even be open until 24:00! If there's a problem (i.e. doors not open), call 28701072.

On March 17 at 18:00, there will be a home get-together, freshly baked waffles and conversation. You can **bring board games, cards, your own drinks, etc.** The more entertainment options, the better. You can come after 18:00; we'll still be there ;) The event will take place in a private apartment, when you arrive, the host (Oskars) will meet you outside. ——— ***The event is donation-based.** ——— Address: Ludzas iela 58, Riga, Latvia ——— Is there parking place ? Yes, there is, on the main street. But it's easier to get there by public transport (15 trolleybus). The bus stop is very close.

We're meeting again, on 17 March, to continue the conversation about who Jesus Christ is to us personally. This conversation is open to all backgrounds, cultures and experiences! We'll be there from 5-7 but you are welcome to come any time during the two hours. Hope to see you there!

A weekly meetup for language lovers! Come practice new languages, meet great people, and enjoy a drink — whether it’s beer, tea, or coffee. Everyone’s welcome! 🤗 Main event platform is Facebook https://shorturl.at/MEYtJ (so more people coming!) Address - Aldaru Street 9, FOB Bar

**Qlik Riga Meetup #6:** Innovate & Act – Qlik Open Lakehouse, Cloud Security and Migration **Hello Qlik Friends!** 👋 It’s been a little while… but we’re here again. After Qlik Customer Day’25 in May we are keeping our promises. We’re happy to invite you to our upcoming **Qlik Meetup #6 in Riga** — a good chance to reconnect with the Qlik community and share knowledge. 4 presenters, 3 hot topics. Whether you’re just starting your Qlik journey or you’ve been working with it for years, this event is the place to **learn, connect, and exchange ideas**. Please note: seats are limited to **40 participants**, so be sure to reserve yours early! 📅 **Date:** March 19, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 14:00–16:00 📍 **Location:** Business center VERDE, room MEDUS (Roberta Hirša str. 1 · Riga) 💡 **Free** event – please register. ***Note: All presentations will be delivered in English.*** A G E N D A: **Data Management Track** Build a Modern Data Lakehouse on Apache Iceberg with Qlik Open Lakehouse (45 min) Presenters: Milda Vitalytė-Masaitė, Qlik Architect, The Infotrust Simas Baranauskas, Head of Data, The Infotrust **Data Analytics Track** Simplifying Your Move: Qlik Cloud Migration Tool in Action (30 min) Navigating the Landscape of Qlik SaaS Security (30 min) Presenter: Edgaras Petraševičius, Qlik System Technical Architect **Q&A and Networking** (15 min) ***Ask questions on the event day > www.slido.com (#3315840)*** We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones into the Qlik community. 👉 Reserve your spot today and join us for an afternoon of discussions, and networking! 📸 We’ll be taking photos during the event and share the event atmosphere with Qlik community on The Infotrust social media and here on Meetup page. P.S. Don’t forget to register – it helps us prepare snacks for everyone, so nothing goes to waste! 😉 By registering, You confirm that You have read and agreed to [Privacy policy&Infotrust statement](https://theinfotrust.com/privacy-policy-infotrust-statment/). Any questions: riga@theinfotrust.com

I had to change this event from "Appreciation of Ramanujan's Mathematics". Instead, we will just gather and solve undergraduate level math problems which I can share. Sorry for the disappointmet and inconvenience! The title of the event cannot be changed and so will just stay as it was.

I am thinking of doing a speed dating event in Riga, prefarably for people interested in math and/or spirituality, but anyone above 20 years old may come. Please RSVP if you are interested in coming so that I know whether to hold the event and provide more details.

A small and exclusive group of friends running 5 km every Sunday at 10 am. Bring yourself, your running shoes and maybe a friend. We start in the center, medium pace run, then end up at a coffee shop. => Once you go on the waiting list, the moderator will approve/reject Instagram => https://www.instagram.com/rigasundayruns Whatsapp=> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CF24r42CTn3GKtsNjdpEjG?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CF24r42CTn3GKtsNjdpEjG?mode=gi_t)

Come finish the week with drinks, banter, and make some friends ☺️ **This event does not have a host.** If nobody shows up, check out the Kiwi bar next door ☺️ Join our [WhatsApp group](https://tinyurl.com/riga-international-link) group. Feel free to organise or advertise events, or ask for advice\. Please be respectful to everyone and avoid topics likely to lead to conflict \(e\.g\. politics\) 😊 **_We're always looking for proactive members and hosts. If you show initiative - we'll support the effort 🤗 Let's make Riga a better place to live! 🇱🇻_**

Join us for Quiz Night, followed by drinks and socializing.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

**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

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

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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

**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