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[Arnhem] English Subs: L’Étranger
#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Focus Filmtheater): you can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session#
**Title**: L’Étranger
**Language**: French
**Subtitles**: English
**Length**: 120 min
**Director**: François Ozon
**More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-letranger/
**Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/tickets/141177/
**Synopsis**:
*L’Étranger* is based on Albert Camus’ world-famous 1942 novel, one of the best-selling French novels ever. The book was adapted for film by François Ozon (*Swimming Pool*), with the approval and supervision of Camus’ daughter. The lead role of Meursault is played by Benjamin Voisin (*Été 85*), with supporting roles by Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lotin, Denis Lavant and Swann Arlaud.
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and striking man in his early thirties, attends his mother’s funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins an affair with his colleague Marie and easily falls back into his daily routine. But his everyday existence is disrupted by his neighbor, Raymond Sintès, who drags Meursault into his shady dealings. Until one scorching hot day, a fateful event takes place on the beach… When Meursault appears in court, he appears to be judged not so much for his actions as for his emotionless demeanor. Can someone be sentenced to death for not crying at their mother’s funeral?
**How it works**:
I will be at Focus around 18:30, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 19:00. After the movie, we can have a drink together.
Hope to see you soon!
LCU Meeting #796
Hi all! 🙂
On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages!
If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list!
We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht!
In the last year we had tables for the following languages:
* Dutch
* English
* French
* Italian
* Spanish
* Turkish\*
* German\*
* Portuguese\*
* Danish\*
* Norwegian\*
* Russian\*
* Arabic\*
* Chinese\*\*
* Japanese\*\*
* Indonesian\*\*
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* Most likely, but not every week present.
\*\* - Rather rare ;-)
If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice.
In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8
Expat Volleyball Wednesday
Welcome to our Volleyball community !! 🏐🎉
We are a community of volleyball enthusiasts who want to enjoy the game, improve their skills, and meet new friends. Our open play sessions offer a friendly, social environment where everyone can get some practice and have fun.
Our sessions consist of mixed level play, however basic/intermediate volleyball knowledge is mandatory. We try to have a balanced levels per team to ensure smooth play. If you aren’t familiar with basic volleyball rules and have no experience, sorry to say, but it's not your group.
❗❗ Meetup recently pops up their subscription option after you click on RSVP— you can dismiss it by clicking the "X" in the top left corner.
✅ RSVP & Attendance
Attendance is limited to 14 people. If the RSVP list is full, join the waiting list—cancellations happen frequently. If the event appears full on the Meetup app, try using a web browser instead.
❌Cancellations & Refunds
cancellation prior to 24h before the event, can be refunded. Can’t make it? Update your RSVP to "Not Going" ASAP so someone else can take your spot.
👟 What to Bring
For your own safety and comfort, wear sport shoes and clothing (no street shoes—must change into sport shoes) and bring deodorant for ours.
💸 Payment & Contribution (€6.0 per person)
Payment must be made in advance via Tikkie (payment link will be added in comments).
Please only pay once you are added to the going list. In case you do not meet the payment deadline, you may be moved to the not going list.
Looking forward to seeing you on the court! 🏐🔥 Let’s play, have fun, and make new friends!
Ot Over Beers
Org Design is not grave and boring.
It's alive and fun!
Join us for an evening of informatin exchange in Utrecht. I will be there from 19:00. Cafe Marktzicht.
Roland
Wednesday Night Drinks 🍻🏳️🌈
Hello again lovely people, on Wednesday we will be meeting at the colorful and friendly Cafe Kalff 🏳️🌈
Come join us for some drinks, meet new people, chat and socialise to your hearts content! We will be there from at least 21:00-23:00 and will possibly stay later if the group does. We may also head across the canal to Bodytalk later in the evening to dance 💃🏻
This meetup is for people to make new friends in our beautiful community, so don’t be afraid to join if you don’t know anyone. We are a friendly bunch!
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @utrechtlgbt
Looking forward to seeing you all you soon!
*****IMPORTANT CORONA INFORMATION*****
* Do not come to this event if you have Coronavirus symptoms, even if you you are fully vaccinated!
* Please be mindful and respectful of other peoples boundaries.
* The most important thing is that we keep each other safe!
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🍷 Chat & Craft - Weekday Edition 🪡
Join in for a some drinks (and food, if you want) after work at **The 5th \| Utrecht**. Bring your own project and payment for drinks.
As evenings tend to be a bit busier, we'll reserve a table.
This means: **Only sign up if you are sure you will come!** And if there's no space left on the event, please don't join spontaneously.
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As always, we talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a drink after a long day in good company. Whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique, we're looking forward to seeing you!
Matchmaking Service Events This Week
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Design Reimagined Utrecht (DRU) - 05 March 2026
**Design Reimagined Utrecht (DRU) - 05 March 2026**
Hosted by University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU)
Join us for an evening of professional insight and networking as we explore how to integrate service design into your everyday role and master the art of the persuasive pitch.
📅 **Date & Time**
**Date:** Thursday, 5 March 2026
**Time:** 18:00 – 21:00
📍 **Location**
**Venue:** Hogeschool Utrecht, Room 0.011
**Address:** Padualaan 99, 3584 CH Utrecht
🎙️ **Featured Speakers**
**[Bindu Upadhyay](https://www.linkedin.com/in/upadhyaybindu/)** \| Senior Service Designer\, **GitLab**
Topic: ***"Adopting a Service Design mindset for your role."***
**[Varsha Prasad N M](https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshnm/)** \| Founder\, **IdeaCompass**
Topic: ***"Designing the Pitch: Crafting Stories That Win Support."***
🌯 There will be snacks and drinks.
🔗 **Join the Community**
Space is limited, so please ensure you register your attendance through our Meetup page.
Japanese art_MAKI-E workshop in Utrecht
Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique. Techiniques are involved drawing pictures, patterns, and letters on the surface of lacquerware using lacquer, and then sprinkling and fixing metal powder, such as gold or silver, onto the surface.
In our workshop, you have the opportunity to create maki-e designs using traditional Japanese patterns (wagara) or your own original designs. Then your canvas can be a glass cup or a glass picture frame.
Join us for this unique Japanese art workshop in Utrecht.
* Place: CLAY TO PLATE
Biltstraat 55, 3572 AG, Utrecht
* Price: three options you can choose from
€56 pp(for a glass cup)
€60 pp (for a glass picture frame)
€76 pp (for a lacquerwares)
Limited seats available.
**Booking is essential for adequate preparations. If you've enrolled/registered on the Meetup app, we'll contact you through the app message. Kindly communicate with us accordingly, and refrain from showing up without prior contact. We appreciate your understanding**
Website:[https://japanworkshopnet.com/ ](https://japanworkshopnet.com/)
[MAKI-E workshop info](https://japanworkshopnet.com/maki-e-workshops/)
Email: info@japanworkshopnet.com
Mobile:0616059840
From strangers to friends - Locals meet expats
I'm excited to host the 18th edition of *Strangers to Friends*! Every event so far has been warm, fun and full of great connections. So we’re doing it again!
Curious about our previous events? Check out our photo albums (only visible on the laptop version of Meetup).
**What to expect**
* A safe, relaxed environment to meet both locals and expats, whether you want to meet new people, experience an international atmosphere or talk about business, it’s all possible.
* Start the evening with a few rounds of conversation cards: pair up with someone you don’t know, answer meaningful questions and rotate every 10 minutes. Within just one hour, you’ll get to know several people really well and enjoy meaningful conversations.
* Everyone comes on their own, so it’s easy to connect.
**Practical details**
* Doors open at 20:00, after 30 minutes we start with conversation cards
* Venue: Boekencafé Libertas, Klarendalseweg 477-1, Arnhem
* 20 min walk from Arnhem Central
* 7 min walk from Arnhem Velperpoort
* You’ll receive 1 drink token for (beer/wine/soft drinks) and snacks all night!
* Find us on the right side of the café at the bar, by the window and garden
Bring a smile and join us for an evening where friendships grow, business ideas spark and real-life connections happen. Back to basics, away from screens, meeting face-to-face.
Warm regards, Julia
Systemics of Feedback: Why Feedback Culture Fails and How to Fix it.
***In this meetup, we explore why traditional feedback systems fail and what it really takes to build a culture of dialogue.***
***\*\*\*Attention! This is an in-person event only. We need a minimum of 10 attendees for gaining the most value (besides the hosts). We will notice you in advance for a go/no go around February the 20th, 2026 \*\*\****
*Drawing from real consultancy experience and organizational case studies, we’ll unpack how feedback is shaped by deeply embedded systems of judgment, social conditioning, business culture, and biological responses to threat.*
**Cool concrete case studies shared of different organizations with a diversity of challenges.**
Let’s be honest: the word “feedback” can make your stomach clench. We brace for awkward conversations that end in painful silence, or we swallow our frustration to keep the peace. We worry about disrupting relationships or being misunderstood, so we often say nothing at all.
But what is the true cost of this silence? Misunderstandings fester, trust erodes, and team morale quietly slips away. Ironically, by avoiding feedback to protect our relationships, we often end up creating the very disconnection we feared. As a result, we've developed a deeply unhelpful relationship with feedback treating it as a confrontation to be dreaded rather than a conversation for connection and growth.
**Shift consciousness, habits, and leadership behavior at every level. Explore how to create cultures of dialogue instead of confrontation, where people feel seen, heard, and able to grow.**
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### **Agenda**
17:30 - 18:00 Walk in
18:00 - 18:45
* Welcome & personal story
* Current Systematics of Feedback
18:45 - 19:15 FOOOOD
19:15 - 20:30
* Clear Case Studies Example(s) of Feedback Systematics
* Change the System of Feedback
20:30 Netwerk + Walk Out
21:00 Please go home you lovely people
**Who Should Attend:**
* Leaders
* HR Professionals
* Scrum Masters
* Agile Coaches
* Change Agents
* Anyone who want to move beyond labels and is interested in creating a feedback culture.
Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕
### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Austerlitz hike from Maarn (16.6 km)
Join us for a beautiful hike in the Austerlitz area
* We **start at 11:15** From: Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9
* Length: \~16 km (4 - 5 hr hiking)
* What to bring: lunch, water, snack.
* For whom: As always, sporty folks that like to combine social event with being active in nature.
**Getting there by Train:**
* To train station: Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UkHaTRXZZW9zG3dn9
**Getting there by Car:**
* Parking in the streets close to:
Raadhuisplein 1, 3951 XT Maarn
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogeofsFNuDyBgrN9
**Note:**
* Please **pay a small fee (3 euro)** to help us cover the (increased) yearly Meetup contribution of 240 euro. We'll ask you to pay before the start of the hike (can be on the day itself). No refunds, but in the unlikely event that hike would be cancelled and you already paid, you don't need to pay for your next hike. Thank you so much! Use the **safe link** here: https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=vezo1ouZS0yORJXINF58jA
* Keep in mind that the hike can be canceled when the weather is very bad (**always check the event before you go**).
* If you RSVP 'yes' we expect you to show-up. Please do not cancel less than 24 hours before the hike. **No-shows** will lead to your removal from the group. Thanks for the understanding.
* By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.
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CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
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.
Cleveland Online Speed Dating for Adventurers & Travelers
**🥰 First Timer Friendly Speed Dating – Connect Online, Feel at Home!**
**🚨 ATTENTION: RSVPing Here Will NOT Reserve Your Spot!**
You need to click the registration link for your age group below, register, and complete the personality quiz to be entered. **Spots fill up quickly** – act now to secure yours!
**✅ Step 1: Find Your Age Group & Register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=18-32&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=30-46&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=40-58&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=55+&face_v=5.0)
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💬 **Real conversations beat endless texting.** Meet someone tonight! Forget everything you think you know about speed dating. Our online events are relaxed, guided, and perfect for anyone who's never done this before. Just log in from home and meet amazing Cleveland singles.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Busy professionals who value their time and comfort
- Singles who prefer a safe, comfortable online environment
- People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start
- Remote workers who love the convenience of online meetups
⭐ *"10/10 would do again. The host was amazing and I actually had fun dating!"* – Cleveland first-timer
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Online via Zoom – comfortable, low-pressure from anywhere
- **Location:** From your living room, home office, or anywhere you choose
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** A cozy, supportive atmosphere where Cleveland singles open up naturally
- **Icebreakers:** Fun prompts provided to keep conversations flowing
- **Follow-up:** Post-event match results delivered to your inbox
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Join the Zoom Event** – Log in from home and meet your host. We'll handle the rest!
4. **Start Chatting** – Short, timed conversations with compatible Cleveland singles. No awkward silences!
5. **Connect After the Event** – Mutual matches are shared so you can continue the conversation.
💡 **Advice:** Treat each round like chatting with a friend. Keep it light, keep it real!
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✨ You deserve to meet someone amazing – and you can do it from home. We'll see you on Zoom! 🫶 ✨
ServiceNow's Got Talent
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.
Columbus Online Speed Dating Perfect for first timers
**💝 Meet Local Singles Online – Speed Dating Made Easy for First Timers!**
**⚠️ RSVP ≠ Registration!**
Your Meetup RSVP alone does **not** secure a spot. You must click your age group link below, complete registration, and finish the personality quiz. **Spots are limited** and fill fast!
**🎟️ Age Group Registration Links (Click Yours Now):**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
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💡 **Curious about speed dating but nervous?** We've got you! We've helped thousands of first-timers discover the joy of speed dating from home. Short, fun conversations with compatible singles – it's easier than you think and more rewarding than any dating app.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats
- First-timers who want a safe space to practice dating skills
- Anyone who's tired of swiping and wants real conversation
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Log In & Relax** – Join the Zoom call and let the fun begin. Your host handles the logistics!
4. **The Fun Part** – Rotate through rounds of lively chats with pre-matched Columbus singles.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom meetup – real-time conversations in a relaxed online space
- **Location:** Anywhere with Wi-Fi – your couch, your café, your call
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** Warm, genuine conversations with Columbus locals who are looking for real connection
- **Matches:** Mutual matches revealed after the event
- **Icebreakers:** Fun prompts provided to keep conversations flowing
- **Atmosphere:** Positive, inclusive, and judgement-free
- **Accessibility:** Join from any device – laptop, tablet, or phone
⭐ *"10/10 would do again. The host was amazing and I actually had fun dating!"* – Columbus first-timer
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✨ You deserve to meet someone amazing – and you can do it from home. We'll see you on Zoom! ❤️🔥 ✨
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
Toledo Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**💞 Speed Dating from Home – A Warm, Welcoming Experience for First Timers!**
**🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!**
To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. **Limited spots available** – register now before they're gone!
**🔗 Click Your Age Group to Register & Complete the Quiz:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=alpine-frost-love-thaw&ar=55+&face_v=3.0)
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🤝 **Tired of swiping with no results?** Try real conversations instead! We've helped thousands of first-timers discover the joy of speed dating from home. Short, fun conversations with compatible singles – it's easier than you think and more rewarding than any dating app.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Singles anxious about meeting in person who prefer the comfort of home
- Shy or reserved singles who open up better in private chats
- People who want to meet local Toledo singles without leaving home
- Anyone anxious about crowded bars or in-person meetups
**How It Works**
1. **Register for Your Age Group** – Choose the session that matches your age range above and complete registration.
2. **Complete the Personality Quiz** – We'll match you with compatible Toledo singles for the best experience.
3. **Log In & Relax** – Join the Zoom call and let the fun begin. Your host handles the logistics!
4. **Start Chatting** – Short, timed conversations with compatible Toledo singles. No awkward silences!
5. **Get Your Matches** – After the event, mutual matches are revealed. Start a real connection!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Online Zoom experience – intimate setting, professional hosting
- **Location:** Your cozy space – meet from wherever you feel most comfortable
- **Host:** Supportive facilitator experienced in helping newcomers enjoy speed dating
- **Vibe:** Fun, guided conversations that make meeting Toledo singles effortless
💡 **Helpful hint:** Prepare 2-3 fun questions to ask – it keeps conversations flowing naturally.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**What if my internet drops?**
No worries – our host will help you reconnect. Technical hiccups happen and we're prepared for them!
**What happens after the event?**
We reveal mutual matches after the event. If you both liked each other, we help you connect!
**What if I don't match with anyone?**
That's okay! Many people attend multiple events before finding their match. Each event is a new opportunity.
**Do I need speed dating experience?**
Absolutely not! This event is designed specifically for first-timers. Our host guides you through every step.
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✨ Online speed dating perfect for first-timers – meet local singles from the comfort of home. Join us! 🌹 ✨
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.


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