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EM Kata #17 - Unconference: AI & Tech Leadership (Two Tracks)
EM Kata #17 - Unconference: AI & Tech Leadership (Two Tracks)
**Last meetup before the summer!** This time, we are trying a new format — **EM Kata Unconference**. ​**Two tracks:** AI in software delivery and fundamentals of tech leadership. Participants can propose topics and either give a short talk or host a discussion. ​**Want to give a talk, discuss a challenge, or bring your own case?** Write to [Alik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/) on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/). ​After this event, EM Kata will take a **summer break** while we focus on launching a new product that will help many people in Germany **pass their German exam Confidently**. ❗❗❗ **Register here** ➡️ https://luma.com/c2vcpxao ⬅️ ❗❗❗ **❓ What is an EM Kata?** EM Kata is a playground where Engineering Managers\* can practice their skills and receive immediate feedback. **\* - 👨‍🔬 / 👩‍🔬EM Kata is also beneficial for** * **Senior Leaders:** Head of Engineering, Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs - to practice and enhance mentoring and coaching skills. * **Tech/Team Leads:** To acquire essential skills for a successful transition to an EM role. * **Software Engineers:** To gain insight into EM responsibilities and explore if a leadership career path interests them. Each small group works on identifying the root causes of the challenges by analysing them from different perspectives, determining the most efficient strategy to solve them, developing a detailed plan, and necessary team constellation changes & architecture. **🕑 Event Schedule** ​​18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 18:30 – Introduction 18:50 - 21:00 – EM Kata Unconference 21:00 till 21:30 — Networking and discussions. **📍 Venue** **Delivery Hero** Oranienburger Str. 70 10117 Berlin **📣 Spread the Word** **Love our meetups?** Help us grow the community! Share your experience on LinkedIn—whether it’s what you’ve learned, key takeaways, or why you enjoy EM Kata. By spreading the word, you’ll help more engineering managers and aspiring tech leaders find a safe environment to practice and enhance their skills. We believe it’s much more fun to have fun with friends, so come join us and bring your friends along! Tag us **#EMKata #Meetup by #SEML about #TechLeadership**. **🤝 Sponsored by Delivery Hero** A big shout-out to Delivery Hero for sponsoring our event and supporting our mission to foster a tight-knit community of engineering leaders. **👍 Code of Conduct** We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.
Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈 - Edition 012
Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈 - Edition 012
**Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈** is a new, informal in-person Rust meetup group in Berlin. We are a interactive meetup format interested in mob coding, deep diving and problem solving together. We build toy projects, share experiences, discuss technology and learn new cool stuff. And you are welcome to join! No matter if you are writing Rust production code every day, if you already contribute to Open Source projects or want to start doing so, if you use Rust in hobby projects or if you are just curious what the hype and buzz is all about, you are very welcome! To coordinate and plan activities, please join our **[Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)**[ Zulip chat](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)! **Planned programme** Being an informal meetup, we are open to anything between just meet and talk, explore nerd snipes and rabbit holes, mob code together, plan and build fun projects, tinker with electronics, and presentations with Q&A. With the [introduction](https://berline.rs/2026/04/01/berlin-talks.html) of the new [Rust Berlin Talks](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-talks) meetup series, **[Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-on-location)** strengthens its focus on social community experience, the exchange of knowledge, ideas and perspectives, and the joy of spontaneity. This time, we will try a new interactive discussion format: Jonas will introduce the topic of *The Job Market and AI* with an impulse presentation, then open up a moderated discussion with all participants. Let’s see where this hot topic leads us! If someone brings other cool stuff, questions or problems, then let us dedicate the second half of the meetup time to that! Anyone is invited to bring their projects and questions, show something, ask something, or explore a topic together. The best conversations and deepest rabbit holes can emerge out of seemingly nowhere. **Projected upcoming meetups** We schedule regular meetups on Thursday evening every four weeks, using the slot between the Berlin Rust Hack and Learn online meetup (every two weeks), and the Rust Nuremberg online meetup (every four weeks). 19 March 2026 is our twelfth meeting. Our next projected meetings are going to occur on the following dates: * 16 Apr 2026 * 14 May 2026 (tentative, public holiday) * 11 Jun 2026 * 9 Jul 2026 * 6 Aug 2026 * 3 Sep 2026 **Location** Our meetup location is the new shared office community space of Ferrous Systems, Slint and KDAB in Berlin Mitte, for up to 25 people. We are expecting to use this space as our default location for the time being, with the IN-Berlin e.V. community space in Moabit as backup. Regardless, as our group might eventually outgrow the locations' size limit, we are low-key looking for bigger locations. If you know a fitting location, then please let us know in our Signal group! Another workable way might be to split the meetup into smaller, interest-specific sub-groups instead. As the no-show rate on Meetup.com is rather high, consider showing up even if you are on the waiting list. We can't promise that there is any space left, but usually there is. So give it a shot! **Accessibility** The location has an elevator and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Please note that the bathroom is two floors down from the meetup space. On our quest for a bigger location, we are going to pay special attention to accessibility. **Community** We aim to create a safe place for everyone and adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/). Inclusivity is very important to us. If you are curious about Rust, but unsure if you are welcome to join: Yes, yes you are. Please come to the meetup! If you have special needs, please get in contact, we will try to accommodate you as best we can. We are part of [https://berline.rs/](https://berline.rs/) and like to hang out in the Berlin Rust Hack and Learn online meetup's [Matrix channel](https://matrix.to/#/!xycQxSjSAvEezkyztA:chat.berline.rs). You are very welcome to join!
Co-Working Day @ Berlin Startup School
Co-Working Day @ Berlin Startup School
**Fuel, Focus, and Founders: Join our Coworking Day!** Tired of staring at the same four walls? Let’s change the scenery. 🚀 We’re hosting a full day of coworking, and you’re invited! Whether you’re deep in "deep work" mode or looking for your next big collaboration, this is the place to be. * **The Perks:** A desk for the day, plus all the water and coffee you need to stay sharp. * **The Goal:** Meeting potential co-founders / partners, getting feedback and business insights, and expanding your network. * **The Bonus:** Get the inside scoop on what we’re building at **Berlin Startup School** and how we can help your journey. You also get to know **The Delta** if you are looking for a desk or office. Come for the co-working, stay for the community. See you at the Delta! This event is co-sponsored by our amazing Partner The Delta. If you are looking for a flex-desk, fixed-desk or office, hit us up for a discounted offer.
Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup | Meetup #6 | Graz Edition
Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Meetup | Meetup #6 | Graz Edition
\# MICROSOFT FABRIC USER GROUP AUSTRIA **Sechstes Meetup \| 19\. März 2026 \| ab 18:00 Uhr \(vor Ort\) / 19:00 Uhr \(remote\)** 📍 adesso Austria, Graz 🍴 Snacks & Drinks 🖥️ Hybrid 💬 Sessions: Englisch Wir freuen uns, euch zum sechsten **Meetup** der **Microsoft Fabric User Group Austria** einzuladen. Unsere Community trifft sich **monatlich** und rotiert dabei zwischen **Wien, Graz** und **Linz**. Diesmal sind wir bei **adesso Austria** in **Graz** zu Gast. **AGENDA** **18:00** – Ankommen · Leute kennenlernen · Snacks & Drinks genießen **18:45** – Begrüßung · *Fabric, Power BI & Community News* **19:00** – *Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* \| [Gregor Prohaska](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregor-prohaska/), COSMO CONSULT (englisch) **20:00** – Offene Runde · Fragen, Austausch & gemütlicher Ausklang **ABSTRACT** *Mastering Power BI Model Types - Import, DirectQuery, or Composite?* - **Gregor Prohaska** Whenever you start a new Power BI project, you must choose the right model type — a decision that shapes all the work that follows. This session explores the world of Power BI model types, focusing on the differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Composite models. We examine the limitations, advantages, and requirements of each model to provide a clear decision guideline for when to use each one. This session aims Power BI developers, data analysts, BI architects, and anyone interested in maximizing the efficiency and flexibility of their Power BI solutions. By the end of this session, atttendees will * know the main differences between Import, DirectQuery and Composit models * be able to choose (wisely) the right model for a given task * understand the impact on report design, user experience and governance If you want to avoid classic model type mishaps, this session is for you. Make your users (and database admins) happy and choose wisely!
Berlin Sprachcafé. Learn and practise German easily (A1-A2)
Berlin Sprachcafé. Learn and practise German easily (A1-A2)
The Language Café is primarily aimed at people who are struggling with their mental health which can make it hard to go to regular courses. We want to create a safe space for everyone to learn and practise without pressure. Everyone is welcome! Please try to be on time so we can all get started together :) We mainly practise on a beginner/lower intermediate level and adapt to everyone's prior level of German. The Language Café will focus on teaching you the most important words and phrases and basic grammar in German. The content of the course is adapted to real life. (everyday life in Germany, dealing with authorities, etc.) We will cover different topics every week and you can join us anytime, since the topics do not necessarily build on each other. The Sprachcafé is for free. \*If you cannot make it please cancel your participation so someone else from the waiting list can join, thank you!\* \| \| \| \|
Workshop: Logo & Visual Representation for Freelancers
Workshop: Logo & Visual Representation for Freelancers
**How can freelancers create a professional logo and visual identity without a big budget?** In this practical workshop, you’ll learn the basics of logo creation, common mistakes to avoid, useful free tools, and how AI can support (and where it cannot replace) the design process. You’ll also get practical tips to build and maintain a consistent visual presence for your freelance work. Participants will receive short takeaways with guiding questions and helpful tools. **Room: 121** Trainer: **Anna Martiusheva**, graphic designer with experience in logo creation, corporate identity, and design for print and digital media. The workshop is limited to **10 participants** to allow time for questions and discussion. This event is part of **WorkCoopHub**, funded by the IGP program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).

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Co-Work & Escape Room | Guided Productivity Sprints + Escape Room
Co-Work & Escape Room | Guided Productivity Sprints + Escape Room
**Deep work by day. Escape room after work. 🗝️** **​Co-Work & is for people who want to actually get meaningful work done without working alone. The day is built around structured focus sessions and practical productivity methods like Pomodoro 🍅, Eat the Frog, guided work sprints, and accountability check-ins to help you move real projects forward.** **Each edition of Co-Work & ends with a different activity. Something fun and slightly outside your usual routine. This time, after a full day of focused work, we will head to an Escape Room 🧩 and try to solve our way out together.** **​And because the people around you matter just as much as the work itself, the day also includes intentional networking moments designed to help you connect with the right people. This could mean exchanging ideas, finding collaborators, or simply meeting others who are building something meaningful.** **​👉 The 5€ ticket covers the co-work session only. Coffee and lunch are not included and will be paid individually at the location.** **​👉 The evening Escape Room activity is optional and paid separately. The price will be approximately 15–25€ per person.** **​If fewer than 4 people join the activity, we will not be able to run the escape room. The co-working day will still happen as usual.** *** **​💸 What your 5€ ticket includes** **​• Guided productivity sprints** **• Accountability that helps you stay on track** **• A focused space away from home distractions** **• Intentional networking with people building interesting things** **• A community of like-minded people to connect with** **• A structured workday that helps you move something forward** *** **​⏰ Timing** **09:30 – 17:00 Co-Work Session** **​Evening: Escape Room** **📍 Escape Room location will be shared 2 days before the event date.** **​The evening activity is completely optional.** **You are welcome to join just the co-work portion.** *** **​🧠 How the Day Works** **​We use structured focus blocks and practical productivity techniques to help you drop into deep work and maintain momentum throughout the day.** **​The format includes:** **​• Clear intentions at the start** **• Timed focus sprints** **• Shared breaks** **• Intentional networking moments** **• End-of-day reflections** **​We work until 17:00 so you have a full, intentional workday to move something meaningful forward.** **​Group size: around 12 people** **Small enough to feel personal.** **Big enough to feel energizing.** *** **​🧩 Rough Flow of the Day** **​09:30 – Arrival** **Settle in. Open your laptop. Ease into the day.** **​10:00 – Introductions & intentions** **Who you are and what you are focusing on today.** **​10:30–13:00 – Deep Work Block** **Structured focus sprints with short breaks.** **​13:00–14:30 – Lunch together** **Coffee and lunch are not included.** **We will plan to order lunch together at the location and everyone will pay individually.** **​14:30–16:30 – Focus Block #2** **Back into execution mode.** **​16:30–17:00 – Reflections & small wins** **What moved? What shifted?** *** **​🔐 Evening: Escape Room** **​After 17:00, those interested will head to the Escape Room.** **​This part is about:** **​• Collaborating under pressure** **• Solving challenges together** **• Connecting beyond job titles** **• Ending the day with something fun and memorable** **​The escape room will be booked once we know how many people want to join, and the cost will be split among participants (approximately 15–25€ per person).** **​The final location will be shared with participants before the event.** *** **​⚠️ Important Note** **​Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space focused and comfortable. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel at least 1 day in advance so someone else can join.** **​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. By signing up, you agree that they may be used for community and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in any content, just let me know on the day and that will always be respected.** **​Thank you for helping keep this space intentional and energising 🤍**
Acro Yoga Kurs/Jam
Acro Yoga Kurs/Jam
AKRO YOGA Jeden 2. Sonntag: Kurs Jeden 1., 3., und 4. Sonntag: Open Jam 15 bis 18Uhr \*KURS\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Open Level Class Der Kurs richtet sich an alle, die noch nie Partnerakrobatik ausprobiert haben, aber motiviert und interessiert sind. Aber auch für Menschen, die schon Erfahrungen mitbringen, wird etwas dabei sein. Wir praktizieren L-Basing (bei der eine Person auf der Erde liegt und eine andere Person auf den Füßen oder Armen balanciert). Wir werden uns jede Woche mit einem neuen Flow beschäftigen, wobei unser Fokus vor allem auf sauberer Technik und Sicherheit liegt. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, wir werden im Kurs Partner\*innen zum Ausprobieren der Flows finden. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*OPEN JAM\* Partner-Akrobatik im Offenen Wohnzimmer - Offene Jam Du möchtest deine neu gelernten Flows und Figuren aus der Partnerakrobatik mit anderen Menschen ausprobieren? Dann bist du hier genau richtig. Wir wollen gemeinsam einen Raum schaffen, in dem wir gemeinsam an unseren Flows arbeiten und kreativ experimentieren können. Nach einem gemeinsamen Warm Up wird frei ausprobiert, um am Ende bei einem gemeinsamen Cool Down wieder zusammen zu kommen. Du kannst gerne alleine kommen, es wird genug potentielle Partner\*innen vor Ort geben. Du brauchst: Bequeme, eng anliegende Kleidung, etwas zu trinken. Matten sind vor Ort. \*\*\*\* Anmeldung erforderlich : melde dich bitte an unter [akro@filua.de](mailto:akro@filua.de)
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.
Philosophy talk - Treptow-Köpenick
Philosophy talk - Treptow-Köpenick
Philosophy Discussion Meetup – Exploring Life’s Big Questions Through Books Join us for an open and friendly philosophy meetup where we explore life’s deepest questions through thoughtful conversation, shared reading, and discussion. Each participant is welcome to bring a book they are currently reading and share interesting ideas or questions from it. One of our main reference books is Sophie's World, which we often use as a starting point for discussion. 🗓 What to Expect Each meeting follows a relaxed and engaging format: Welcome & Introductions (10 minutes) Brief introductions and sharing what everyone is reading. Book & Topic Sharing (20 minutes) Participants present a short passage, idea, or question from their book. Group Discussion (45–60 minutes) Open discussion based on the shared material, often inspired by Sophie's World and related philosophical themes. Wrap-Up & Social Time (15 minutes) Final reflections and informal conversation. No prior philosophy background is required—curiosity and openness are enough. 🎒 What to Bring Please bring: A book you are currently reading (optional but encouraged) One or two questions or ideas from your book A notebook and pen (optional) If you don’t have a book, you are still very welcome to join and participate. 📍 How to Find Us We meet at: Milchkaffee Kirchstraße 5, 12555, · Berlin, DE Look for a group with books and notebooks on the table Please arrive at least at max 15 min late. The Café will take the empty seats of our table after that. So if you arrive after that, you might not have a place to sit. 🤝 Group Values Respectful and open discussion No judging or “winning” arguments Everyone gets a chance to speak Different viewpoints are welcome Curiosity over certainty Whether you are new to philosophy or a long-time reader, this group offers a supportive space to think together and learn from one another. We look forward to reading, questioning, and reflecting with you.
Productive Sunday Morning - Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all work welcome)
Productive Sunday Morning - Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all work welcome)
Hey everyone! I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique: **50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks. It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique). Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background. I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-) ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **15min Intro** * Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today * **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...* * ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones) * ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc. * Repeat * Conclude and celebrate your progress Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊 ———— We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵 **\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
Coworking at Alexanderplatz
Coworking at Alexanderplatz
Today we are working in a beautiful location at Alexanderplatz with desks, power sockets, free WiFi, available food/drinks and air conditioning. We will be working on the second floor of the building with a beautiful view of the Fernsehturm. NOTE: We don't share the venue location publicly. Find out where it is by joining our Telegram chat group: **[https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly)** 😴 Tired of working by yourself? 🌡️ Too hot or too cold to work at home? 🍫 Contents of your fridge or the laundry distracting you? 💻 Come join other freelancers and remote workers for coworking! ☕️ There are no membership requirements, free WiFi, some power sockets, a large desk, some affordable coffee, toasted sandwiches and drinks! ⏰ We'll be there from the start time, but feel free to stop by any time. • WHAT TO BRING • Whatever you need to work on your own project / tasks :) • QUESTIONS? • Join our Telegram chat group to ask any questions: [https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly](https://spam-destroyer.com/check/jelly) • MORE EVENTS? • To have more events, we need more organisers. If you would like to help out, please get in touch [😀](https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face/)

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ServiceNow's Got Talent
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.
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Neurospicy Columbus - Join us for Stauff's Coffee and Book Loft
Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**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
Rosicrucian Symposium Watch Party
Rosicrucian Symposium Watch Party
The Clawwww
The Clawwww
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)
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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