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Gaming Social Event At XP Tavern
Do you want to relax and socialize in a quiet bar while playing some video games together? Do you dislike loud and smelly places like pubs? Have you been cooped up by yourself for too long and wants a change of pace? This is the event for you.
Get ready to level up your social life at our exclusive Social Night! Join us for a fun-filled evening of friendly competition, great company, and good vibes at XP Tavern. Whether you're a seasoned PC gamer, a console enthusiast, or just love to unwind with some video games, this is the perfect chance to meet new people who share your passion for pixels and high scores. If you don't want to play any games, you can still enjoy the vibe, socialize at the bar and watch the others play. Two console gaming booths will be booked and we can share it together. There are also gaming PCs to enjoy.
How many people are attending? The venue has a capacity limit of 50 guests, and due to the popularity of our events and the unique ambiance of the location, we anticipate this event will reach full capacity quickly. On the day of the event, you will experience a relaxing atmosphere with a hospitable and encouraging community.
If you want to socialize and get drinks, the event is free. If you want to participate and play the games, you gotta pay ยฃ10.
ClawClub AI Agents Hackday ๐ฆ London 15 Mar 2026
**You must register to attend:** [https://luma.com/d04bupgn](https://luma.com/d04bupgn)
โAttention London agent tinkerers and curious humans ๐คโจ
โCome join us for **ClawClub AI Agents Hackday** \- a bring\-your\-laptop afternoon for playing with AI agents\, agent UX \(AUX\)\, OpenClaw\, Moltbot\, or any agent idea youโve been meaning to try\.
โNo talks. No demos. Just tables, power, Wi-Fi, snacks, a shared scratchpad, and maybe a place where agents can hang out together.
* โโ**bring a laptop ๐ป**
* โbring an agent (or curiosity) ๐ค
* โโregister quick to avoid disappointment! ๐๏ธ
* ยฃ10 โโticket price covers food, drinks & venue costs ๐ด
* โโhosted at [Newspeak House](https://newspeak.house/), The London College of Political Technology ๐๏ธ
**You must register to attend:** [https://luma.com/d04bupgn](https://luma.com/d04bupgn)
Mandarin Learning Games ่ฏญ่จๅญฆไน ๆธธๆ๏ผ
3rd Sunday of every month, unleash your inner language ninja with our fun Mandarin learning games! Get ready to ditch stale textbooks and rote memorisation, and watch your language skills truly skyrocket!
These monthly gatherings are designed for you to:
* **Boost Conversational Confidence:** Engage in lively, real-time communication that feels like play, not practice.
* **Sharpen Your Listening Skills** as you navigate thoughtfully designed game scenarios and interact with fellow learners.
* **Expand Your Vocabulary:** Effortlessly pick up new words and phrases, enabling you to express yourself with precision and richness.
* **Retain More, Stress Less:** Experience the power of learning through fun, making new vocabulary and grammar stick with less effort!
**What Makes Our Language Games Special:**
Unlike traditional lessons, our sessions are a unique blend of structured fun and effective learning:
* **Immersive & Interactive:** We transform language concepts into engaging, team-based games that facilitate natural conversation and active participation.
* **Relaxed & Supportive Environment:** Forget competition! Our classroom setting is designed to be comfortable and non-intimidating, encouraging everyone to experiment and learn at their own pace.
* **All Levels Learn Together:** You'll consolidate what you already know while effortlessly picking up new vocabulary from our well-facilitated activities.
* **Expert Guidance:** Our experienced tutor provides active language support, ensuring every activity is both enjoyable and highly effective for language improvement.
* **Suitable for All Levels!** (For beginners: if you have more than 20 hours of Mandarin learning, you're good to join us!)
**Session Details:**
๐๏ธ **When:** 3rd Sunday of every month
โฐ **Time:** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**๐ฐ Price:** ยฃ10 - [Tap for Easy Payment](https://monzo.com/pay/r/china-unbound_eTW5aAZoqiDQ3p) (To secure your spot, please complete payment when you RSVP)
Join us, and accelerate your road to fluency today! We can't wait to welcome you.
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**Take your Mandarin beyond the event.** ๐ค If youโre looking for a bit more structure to go along with your conversation practice, letโs chat! We're offering **FREE 1-on-1 advice sessions** to help you find the perfect learning path. Get a professional assessment of your level so you can study with confidence. **No commitment** required. [Book your Free Session](https://eu.bigin.online/org20070515371/bookings/course-advice)
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**China Unbound** is the best place to learn practical Chinese for adults.
While most schools prioritise grammar and writing, China Unbound empowers you to confidently converse, understand, and actively apply Chinese in real-world situations. Join us and discover a fun, fast, and personalised way to master Chinese!
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**Hear From Our Learners:**
"The Language games session provides a well-structured and immersive way of learning. Even as a beginner I am able to practice all aspects of the language and have learnt a lot whilst having fun!" - Jeremy Smithers
"The Sunday games session is in a classroom environment but relaxed with organized team-based games designed to facilitate conversation. Itโs a good way to consolidate what you know and pick up some new vocab. The folks who attend vary massively in ability so itโs not competitive, but more a chance to learn from people who are more advanced and help along newbies. I recommend it!" - Mark Mansell
**FAQ ๅธธ่ง้ฎ้ข::**
**What if I donโt feel my Chinese is good enough to join?**
Donโt worry, our hosts will be on hand to offer support and help you participate. Many are also group exercises, so you can lean on stronger members too.
**What games will I be playing?**
You'll be diving into a variety of engaging and interactive language activities specifically designed to match your proficiency level! Think fun, familiar formats like Articulate, and creative role-play scenarios.
Our games are carefully designed (by us!) to intensively develop your speaking and listening abilities, providing you with comprehensive language input.
In addition, every game is expertly facilitated by our experienced tutors. They provide real-time support and guidance, ensure activities are well-structured for optimal learning, and offer clear explanations and consolidation of any new vocabulary or concepts that emerge. It's learning through play, with expert support!
**Iโm not into games, is it still for me?**
Yes!! Think of it as immersive practice, not gaming. Even if youโre not a gamer, you will enjoy learning Mandarin this way! Our activities are designed to boost your vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency in a natural and engaging way.
**Are there any discounts for Chinese lessons for members?**
Yes, you can use code MEETUP10 for your exclusive ยฃ10 discount on our [Chinese courses](https://china-unbound.co.uk/personal/) site-wide!
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
LondonJamSessions x TAM MIC DROP (20 Second Chain) #33
I am proud to announce that we having our jam at the Temple Of Art & Music in Elephant & Castle!!
20 Second Chain:
A structured improvisation format where a musical โchainโ unfolds organically, with each player responding to and building on what came before.
Lineup (on stage together):
- 2 guitarists
- 1 bass
- 1 drummer
- 1โ2 singers
- 1 additional instrument (sax, trumpet, percussion, etc.)
How It Works:
1. All musicians on stage are assigned a number, which determines the playing order.
2. Playing order, a key (and available chords) is written on a whiteboard opposite the stage.
3. Number 1 begins alone with a simple idea for 20 seconds โ leave space for others to build.
4. Every 20 seconds, the next numbered musician joins one at a time, layering something that complements whatโs already happening.
5. Once everyone has entered and the full band is playing, the group improvises for 5 minutes, developing the groove โ complexity and solos can grow naturally.
6. No on-stage planning โ listen and respond in real time.
7. After the timer ends, the group rotates and a new chain begins.
The Temple Of Art and Music is a live music venue and bar in Elephant & Castle so I encourage anyone attending to bring friends as it will be great fun for them even if they are not playing.
The venue has a PA system, drum kit, mics and guitar/bass amps.
There is no guarantee that there will be cymbals or drum accessories with the drum kit at the venue. Drummers please being your own if you can.
Like all our other jams it will be a chance to jam with other musicians playing the music that you love in a gentle environment with no judgement and no pressure. This jam also uniquely gives the opportunity to play in front of a crowd!
Tickets are **ยฃ10 online** message us let us know what instrument you play and we will confirm if there is space and send you the Eventbrite link for the jam.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about this jam and London Jam Sessions.
At London Jam Sessions we have an active community on WhatsApp where we all discuss the upcoming jams and future events. Everyone in the community is encouraged to ask questions and bring forward new ideas. Dm me and I can add you to our Whatsapp group.
Sunday Afternoon Tea and a Film
SCIENTOLOGY **TOOLS** **FOR LIFE**
What if you had simple tools which you could use to improve your relationship with others?
What if a step-by-step procedure could help you achieve your goals in life?
What if you could learn the secret to mastering any subject you
wanted to master?
Come and find out!
Microsoft Events This Week
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Personality Testing & Consultation
\#\#\#\# Step 1: TAKE THE TEST
The Oxford Capacity Analysis identifies 10 vital personality traits that influence your entire future.
It is a factual, scientific analysis taken from your answers, and it takes about an hour to complete.
\#\#\#\# Step 2: GET YOUR RESULTS
After you complete the test, your personality analysis is generated and displayed. Within minutes your analysis will highlight your strengths and weaknessesโwhich personality traits to take advantage of and which need help.
\#\#\#\# Step 3: CONSULTATION
While the analysis graph shows distinct personality traits, it is the interrelationship of these traits that provides the greater picture of your personality.
We provide a complimentary consultation with one of our trained staff, who will give a detailed evaluation of your personality analysis.
In this one-on-one consultation, you gain a better understanding of your personality strengths and weaknesses, and establish the recommended path to your fast and lasting success.
Master the Art of Communication
Welcome to our **Free Event - Master the Art of Communication**!
Join us at the Church of Scientology **Life Improvement Centre** to learn valuable basics of communication and skills that will help you in both your personal and professional life.
During this event, you will learn
some fundamentals of communication - what is it,
what are the vital parts of the communication formula....
and have the opportunity to participate in these new skills.
Hear from trained and experienced communicators, and practice communication techniques in a supportive environment.
Whether you struggle with public speaking, conflict resolution, or simply want to improve your relationships, this is for you!
Come and discover the power of knowledge and how to achieve effective communication.
Find out how you could guide and control communication in your life!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication abilities and connect with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you here!
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น COVENT GARDEN Language Exchange & Social ๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ๐ซ๐ท๐ฏ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ณ๐ง๐ท๐ฐ๐ท๐ช๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ด๐บ๐ฆ๐น๐ท๐ท๐บ๐ฆ๐บ
**Join us for our Sunday International Language Exchange and Social!**
Welcome to the Highest Rated International Language Exchange group in London,๐ with 1500+ reviews rated 5 stars โญโญโญโญโญ
www.languages.london
WHEN & WHERE
**This event takes place at Craft Beer Co Covent Garden on Sunday afternoon at 4pm**
You are spoilt for choice with public transport options including lots of tube, train and buses close to the venue.
**The address is 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA**
https://maps.google.com/?cid=12246258418147807722&entry=gps
**HOW WE DO IT**
It's simple ....
1\. When you arrive have your Meetup confirmation visible on your phone\. **Collect your personalised language badge BEFORE ordering your drinks.** We'll be waiting to give you a warm welcome ๐
2\. Pay the ยฃ2 event fee\. You can do this by cash or contactless card / phone\.
3\. Wear your badge during the event and always return it before you leave โป๏ธ
......Start meeting the community and having fun...lots of fun!
Please ensure you buy something from the bar to support the venue, who kindly offer us a dedicated space.
๐ต๐ฑ๐น๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ป๐ณ๐ง๐ฌ๐ต๐ธ๐ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ๐น๐ญ๐ต๐ช๐ง๐ด๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฟ๐จ๐ญ
**WHO**
Languages in London events are organised for our community - being social, making new friends, building cultural bridges and always very relaxed. We have the largest number of languages and countries represented in our weekly language exchange and social events in London.
This is **not** a dating event.
Our events are open to Internationals, Locals, Expats, Students, Travellers.....Everyone!
Are you an 18 to 24 year old? Come and explore our events.
This is the event for a truly global community and for citizens from around the World.
Is this the Intercambio you've been looking for? Want to practice your ingles, espanol , francais, italiano, Deutsch, portugues or other European languages? Asian languages ? Or maybe prefer to only speak English.... that's just fine.
**All languages and all fluency levels are welcome** Spread the love...Bring your friends ๐
The creator and organiser of **Languages in London - Girish**, will always be visible at the event and there to support you and help with introductions, if you prefer.
We want to remain the BEST language events group in London, being the biggest isn't our focus.
These are real events with real people. We don't fill our events with inflated numbers and fictitious attendees ๐ป
**Community members that no-show at our events and inactive members are regularly removed from our group.**
**LANGUAGES**
Here's a selection of some of the languages that our community speak or have been practicing ... English, Spanish (incl Latin American), French, Italian, Portuguese (incl Brazilian), German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Russian, Korean, Hindi, Turkish, Arabic, Ukrainian, Polish, Hebrew, Swedish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Hungarian, Bengali, Dutch, Catalan, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Welsh, Romanian, Norwegian, Czech, Slovakian, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Turkmen, Latvian, Lithuanian, Nepali, Yoruba, Filipino, Thai, Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Ebo, Afrikaans, Tamazight, Tagalog, Creole, Malagasy, Mongolian, Tok Pisin and more... you get the idea!
๐ท๐ด๐ฌ๐น๐จ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฎ๐จ๐พ๐บ๐พ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐น๐ณ๐ฉ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐พ
**SUSTAINABLE** ๐๐ณ
Like you, we really care about our planet.
We don't like single use paper name tags, stickers or wristbands as they can't be reused or recycled and can even damage your clothing โน๏ธ
The Solution? ...Our personalised and completely reusable Languages in London badges! ๐๐
So, please make sure you return your badge to us, before you leave the event. We'll sanitise it (anti bacterial & disinfectant cleaners) and use it again & again & again. Thanks for helping us do the right thing and keep our costs down๐
**SAFE SPACE FOR EVERYONE** ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
We don't tolerate prejudice or harassment of any kind, at any time. Be polite and respectful to everyone else and they will reciprocate. Let's keep the space safe, welcoming for everyone and free of any political agendas. Please report any concerns to the Organiser immediately.
Please look after your belongings, the venue is a public place.
We may take photos or video at the event for future promotional use. Let us know if you'd rather not be included, we respect your choice ๐ธ
**SPREAD THE WORD** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฌ
If you enjoy our events, please tell your friends and colleagues and help us grow **your** community, thank you โฅ๏ธ
Join our community - https://www.languages.london/
We're looking forward to welcoming you at Languages in London ๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต๐ง๐ฉ๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ฑ๐น๐ฑ๐ป๐ช๐ช๐ฐ๐ญ๐จ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ณ๐จ๐บ
Free* English conversation class at International cafรฉ
Discover the World at International Cafe!
We are a group of Christian volunteers set out to create a friendly community that welcomes everyone! Come and practice speaking English with our English speaking volunteers. You will learn more about British culture and discuss life with NEW topics each week. We also include a Bible story at the end of our sessions.
At International Cafe, we start our meet up with refreshments, snacks and continue in engaging conversations. Each week, we'll look at NEW topics about British culture and history, so you can learn and socialize.
Best of all, it's a free event and open to everyone!
So mark your calendars:
๐ Time: **Sunday at 2:30 PM**
๐ Address: ECIR OEA, Inspire at St James
Questions? Text Organiser at 07708228436.
๐ OT ๐@New City Fitness๐Hoxton ๐ถ Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/43953
**Game Description:**
We are back after a long summer of refurbishment at the New City College for some more Basketball๐๐๐๐ฅณ
Come and play in a 2 hour full court mixed level basketball scrimmage ๐
All abilities all gender are welcomed.
Please check out a video from my previous session to have a rough idea of level of play below.
https://youtu.be/DfLOW5N8DM8?si=HC50JEJjxPcJPCEM
Video of the session will be posted on YouTube
Join my WhatsApp group for future updates and join the community of 600+ ballers below.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EtHAq8ycmea9EwtvgTsQPo
**Directions:**
๐New City Fitness - Hoxton. Enter via Redvers Street
๐ถโโ๏ธ3 min walk from Hoxton overground station
๐ฟ Showers and changing rooms available
**Rules**
\- Maximum 3 teams of 6 \(1 sub per team\)
\- 4 minute clock\. Winning team earn 2 pts\, losing team got zero\. Tied game will see each team awarded 1 point\.
\- Max 2 games in a row
\- Call your own fouls\, be honest and respect the call\. Shoot for it if there is a disagreement\.
\- The team with the most points will play in the finals\.
\- 2nd seed will face 3rd seed team in a knock out style โPlay inโ game\. 2nd seed will have an advantage against 3rd seed so every win matters in the group stage\.
\- two 4 mins final games\, 1st seed to start the ball with the game\.
\- if after two games there is a 1:1 tie\, we play the last game\- the final game\. I will explain the rule should we reach this ultimate stage ๐
๐Mixed-LEVEL] 1.5hr Indoor Basketball - Shadwell (Full & Hall court)
**โ
We partnered up with SPORTAS. To sign up, use the following link:**
[https://sportas.co.uk/games/46302](https://sportas.co.uk/games/46302)
**โ
MIXED-LEVEL INDOOR BASKETBALL SESSION**
* For this session, anyone is welcome (Female, Male, old and young. You donโt need to be experienced or competitive. Just relax, take it easy and have fun! It is a great session to make new friends!
**โ
Key points**
* Max 32 players
* Winners stay 2-3 times in a row (full court)
* Winners stay for good (half court)
* Full-court games, but may switch to half-court games depending on the turnout
* Call your own foul
* Avoid hanging on the ring; you will be liable if you break the ring!
**โ
Join IBG WhatsApp group!**
* Joining our WhatsApp group will allow you to stay connected!
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZd8l5nDh3eAI8YNgBZXU9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZd8l5nDh3eAI8YNgBZXU9)
See you on the court!
Wish you peace, love and sweat.
MIK FIT
Indian Professionals Networking - 15th Mar, Covent Garden
**IPLUK Networking Event - 15th March, Covent Garden**
**Special Guest: Megha Mohan: BBC Journalist** who has interviewed Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, Melinda Gates, and some of the most powerful women in the world โ and on this Sunday sheโs sitting down with us as our special guest to share her expereince with fun Q&A.
Ticket Link: https://app.tickettailor.com/event/ev_7668192
**[Indian Professionals in London & UK (IPLUK)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/indianprofessionalslondonuk)**
**Entertainment Partner: ZEE TV HD & Z5**
**Supported by our Valued Sponsors:**
**Pro\-Taxman \| Aspora \(Remittance\) l Mortgage Bazaar \| Temple Solicitors \| Bird Voyage Travel Agency l Corpinal \(Trademark Services\) \| SEVA Money**
Microsoft Events Near You
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[GitHub Copilot Dev Days | Columbus] #10
We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global inโperson community event series running **March 15 โ April 30**!
Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, highโquality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub.
* GitHub Copilot in VS Code
* GitHub Copilot CLI
โฆ and more!
* **Intro Talk (30โ45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development
* **Local Community Talk (30โ45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)**
* **Handsโon Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot
* **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub)
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!***
Food and drinks will be available.
There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days.
How it works:
* Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event.
* Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series!
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
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:
โข A demo
โข A real-world business solution
โข A bold idea
โข A UX transformation
โข Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
๐ Business Value
๐ Innovation
โจ 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 timeโฆ youโll be on stage.
TBD
**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**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
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
Discover Kiro, AWSโs 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 Kiroโs 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 Kiroโs 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 โ Associate, AWS Certified Developer โ 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
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