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Practice your programming skills with Python, Js, Java, C(++) or ...
Anybody who wants to practice their programming skills is welcome. We share our ideas, learn from each other, do some exercise, ask questions, etc. This meetup is the best for those who want to improve their skills by programming and learning in a group
If you want to learn more about our Co-Learning, please have a look at our website:
[https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/](https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/)
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We have a chat group you can join to get more information:
[https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org](https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org)
(You need to create a free account if you don't already have one)
Remote participants are also welcome. You first need to join the Element chat and then get into the video call that we start at around 19:00 (if we forget, pleas ping us in the Element chat!)
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Our main languages are Python and Javascript, but we welcome every programming languages.
Some of the skills we can help you learning:
* Python and
* ... PyGame (Zero / Play)
-.... Flask
* ... Jupyter and data science
-... PySide2 / PyQt
* ... Shoebot
* C++ and
* ... Qt
* ... cmake
* ... and modern C++
* Flutter for Apps
* PHP and
* ... Vue.js
* ... Wordpress
* JS and React.js
We have a few Github repository that can be interesting to browse:: https://github.com/opentechschool-zurich/
Supporting community event announcement: Swiss Microsoft Security Summit 2026
We support the amazing community event **Swiss Microsoft Security Summit 2026** in March. Check your availability and make sure to grab a ticket now.
Visit the event website for more Informations:
[Swiss Microsoft Security Summit 2026](https://cybersecurity-summit.ch/swiss-microsoft-security-summit-2026)
**About the Summit**
The Swiss Microsoft Security Summit is an event for cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. Organized by Microsoft MVPs and community leaders, it serves as a platform for education, collaboration, and innovation in Microsoft Security and Compliance.
Join us to learn, connect, and grow in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
Boost your Confidence - Public Speaking & Presentation Skills with Toastmasters
**Ready to Speak Up with Confidence? Join Us at WintiSpeakers! 🎤💥**
Discover how fun and rewarding public speaking can be with WintiSpeakers! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen advanced skills, our club offers a friendly and supportive environment for learning, practicing, and growing as a speaker.
**Why Join WintiSpeakers?**
* **Develop Public Speaking Skills**: Get hands-on experience with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback.
* **Build Confidence**: Speak in front of an encouraging audience and see your self-confidence soar.
* **Improve Your English**: Practice and refine your English communication skills in a supportive setting.
* **Leadership Opportunities**: Gain experience leading meetings and teams, perfect for enhancing workplace and international communication.
**What to Expect:**
Our meetings are relaxed yet structured, making it easy to jump in and learn. Each session includes:
* **Prepared Speeches**: Members present speeches to improve their speaking abilities.
* **Impromptu Speaking**: Fun, quick-speaking activities to help you think on your feet.
* **Feedback & Encouragement**: Gain valuable insights from peers to refine your skills.
**Guests Are Always Welcome!**
Curious to try it out? Guests can join for free, and we usually have 2–3 new faces each meeting. It’s a great way to experience the club and see how Toastmasters can help you become the confident speaker and leader you want to be!
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*“Joining WintiSpeakers changed my life – I went from avoiding the stage to owning it!”* – Nico
*“The skills and friendships I’ve gained here have been incredible. This is the best step you can take for your career and personal growth!”* – Kai
**Connect with us to learn more:**
[Website](https://winti-speakers.ch/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wintispeakers) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wintispeakers) \| Email: info@winti\-speakers\.ch
AWS Community GameDay Europe
**AWS Community GameDay Europe is coming!**
Strategy. Fun. Collaboration.
We will join \~**50 User Groups across Europe** for a unique event: an **international, synchronized AWS Community GameDay**, powered by the European AWS community.
🧩 **A custom set of challenges makes this GameDay one of a kind**
Get hands-on with **AI, security and cloud-native** challenges — no slides, no tutorials. A common scoreboard with global and local prices.
Come with a friend, a team, or solo - we’ll form teams of **2 to 4 people on site**.
**What is an AWS GameDay?**
An AWS GameDay is a team-based, competitive learning experience that transforms cloud training into an immersive, high-energy event. Unlike traditional workshops where participants follow step-by-step instructions, GameDay drops teams into a live AWS environment with real infrastructure—often broken, misconfigured, or under attack—and challenges them to figure out solutions on their own.
**What makes it a unique experience**
* No step-by-step guides—teams must explore, experiment, and problem-solve
* Real AWS accounts with actual running infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, S3, databases)
* Time pressure creates urgency and forces prioritization decisions
* Competitive leaderboard visible to all teams drives engagement
* Points lost for poor decisions (overspending, downtime, security gaps) teach consequences
**Format**
Teams of 2-4 people compete over 2 hours. Each team receives access to their own AWS environment with pre-deployed infrastructure.
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Registration closing on March 13th!!!
**Note:** Because there are some global limitations on the number of attendees, is better if you register before March 10th.
**AGENDA**
**📅** Tuesday, March 17th
🕔 17:00 Doors open
➖ 17:15 15-minutes session to get familiar with the AWS Web Console
➖ 17:45 Teams composition
🚀 18:00 Game starts! All locations connected live across Europe, we’ll kick off together, on time.
🎉 20:30 Global and local winners with prices
🍕🥤 Pizza and drinks offered during the event
📍 RedHat Office Switzerland (1St. Floor)
**Compete live with AWS User Groups across Europe, all playing the same scenario at the same time.**
Full list of locations:
[https://www.awsgameday.eu/](https://www.awsgameday.eu/)
**NOTE**: if you join our meetup group for the first time, remember also to reply to this event RSVP! **Attendees that didn't registered properly** providing the required information **cannot participate to the game** (we/AWS need time to prepare cloud environments)
From Reading to Recommending - an Introduction to NarraLune by Stefanie Wedel
As a lifelong bookworm and serial note-taker, our speaker Stefanie spent years collecting insights from literary podcasts, magazine previews, and personal reading lists. Things got even more interesting with the discovery of reading challenges, such as *“read a book with over 500 pages”* or *“a book featuring magical creatures that aren’t dragons.”*
The result of trying to organize all of this? **NarraLune** — a Python-based application designed to connect a curated book database with an intelligent matching framework.
In this talk, we’ll explore how NarraLune:
* Uses structured SQL filtering to manage and query book data
* Applies genre inference to enrich metadata
* Integrates generative language models to recommend books for diverse and creative challenge prompts
Stefanie will walk us through the concept and architecture of the system, share practical insights into Python and AI integration, and reflect on how personal interests can evolve into meaningful technical projects.
No coding knowledge is required to follow the talk
This meetup will take place in the reading room (Lesesaal) of Zentralbibliothek Zürich.
**Agenda**
18:00 Arrival
18:15 Talk and discussion
19:15 Wrap up
All genders welcome!
We expect all participants of our meetup to abide by the PyLadies code of conduct: [http://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/](http://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/)
[Zürich] Startup/Investor Open Coffee Meetup
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our **Open Coffee sessions** bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.
**Who joins:**
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.
**How to prepare**
* Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
* Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
* Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
**About the Organizer – [SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator](https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/)**
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.
**Next opportunities:**
Stay in the loop by visiting the SIA website and following SIA on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/).
* **[Startups](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile)**[ Express your Interest here](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile) \- You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition\.
* **[Investors](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform)**[ Express your Interest here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform) \- Explore our hands\-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence\.
Practice German
**[⚠️>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/practice-german-7437510661259716784.html) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)**
**Deutsch Speed Conversations & Games – in Partnership with [Hallo Deutsch Schule](https://hallodeutschschule.ch/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=887633649&gbraid=0AAAAADgIap3Ei0f6tHPwfMKIsym12KWLW&gclid=CjwKCAiA8vXIBhAtEiwAf3B-g9Ki9iwAShuA0wQ5A96YP-oEdJnsu9nl2rOjHVhChh3driKygxI9JxoCyF4QAvD_BwE) 🇩🇪**
Want to practice your German in a relaxed and fun way?
Join us for an evening full of conversations, laughter, and games — open to all levels from A1 to B1!
Together with **Hallo Deutsch Schule**, one of the city’s most engaging language schools focused on interactive, practical learning, we’ve prepared a social night where you’ll meet new people and boost your German confidence.
📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fba97ffO0DwL91sVW2u7mv](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fba97ffO0DwL91sVW2u7mv)
(if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop)
**Evening program:**
🕖 **Speed-friending Conversations:**
Rotate every few minutes and chat with different partners. Great for practicing spontaneous speaking in a low-pressure environment.
🕖 **Games**
Play games like "Tabu" for higher levels or "Quick buzz" or "Das Dings" both word guessing games for lower levels.
There will also be conversation cards.
Whether you’re just starting or already conversational, you’ll leave feeling more confident — and with new friends.
Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw)
P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are **non-refundable.**
Mozilla Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
OWASP Switzerland Community Event, March 2026
The OWASP community is getting together for another meetup in March 2026! Join us for some security talks, good company, and a little Apéro.
**Program:**
**16:30** - **Doors open**: Grab a drink, meet old and new friends from the OWASP Switzerland community
**17:00** - **Hello from OWASP Switzerland**
**17:05 - Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities -** (Rebecca Balebako, ZHAW)
**18:05** - **(5min break)**
**18:10- Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues -** (Martin Scheck, Zühlke Engineering AG)
**19:10 - Networking & Apéro**🍷- Grab a bite and chat with old and new friends
**Talk Details:**
**Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities (Working Title, may change):**
Can LLMs write more secure code than humans? Or are they better security reviewers? In this talk we discuss what data and measurements are needed to answer these questions. We will take a sceptical look at marketing claims regarding LLM benchmarks, describe attempts to define "secure code", and describe research measuring secure code generation. By the end of this talk you will be able to take a clear-eyed view of any benchmarks and claims that LLMs generate secure code.
**Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues (Working Titel and working Abstract, will change):**
The Swiss e-ID, planned for release in late 2026, is based on decentralized identity (SSI) standards, offering strong security and privacy properties in theory. This talk provides a practical look at the e-ID, its ecosystem, and underlying standards, drawing on insights from a real-world project. We will assess its suitability for use cases such as identity verification and digital authentication, and discuss how it fits with existing identity and access management architectures and protocols. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the ecosystem, security and privacy challenges, and practical considerations for applying the Swiss e-ID in real-world systems.
Awe Walk — Slow Down. Notice More.
Awe is the moment something stops you—a view, a sound, light through trees. It widens perspective and quiets mental noise.
We will go slow. Stop. Discover. Be present to what spring and nature has to offer.
An awe walk is a forest bathing practice rooted in being with nature with all your senses for well-being. It is a slow, slow meandering walk with nature.
Research shows brief awe walks increase positive emotion and connection, and reduce daily distress.
You’ll leave feeling relaxed and restored for the week ahead. You'll learn how to spend time with nature for your well-being.
Guided by Catherine Peloquin
Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide leading teams, private and public groups on nature events for nearly a decade.
Donations appreciated.
For those who wish, we can find a coffee together afterwards.
**Details**
• Meet in the back of the Cham train station right past the bike/walk path where Park Villette starts
• Dress in layers - we'll be in the shade
of the forest with slow, slow walking.
• Held rain or shine, bring your umbrella, if needed
• Text with questions +41 76 388 43 85
GDG Cloud Zürich - 19 March 2026 Meetup (#32)
Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners.
This meetup is intended for developers, architects, and engineers working with Google Cloud technologies.
Agenda
⏰ 17:30: Doors open
⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security)
⏰ 18:00: Welcome – Graham Polley, Thomas Hug, Filippo Broggini, Erin La, Alessandro Recca and Rachel Werner (organizers)
⏰ 18:05: Talk 1 – Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloads, Natalie Godec, Zencore
⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World Outages, Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, Google
⏰ 19:05: Networking & Apéro – Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave
Talk details
Talk 1
Title: Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloadsSpeaker: Natalie Godec, ZencoreDescription: So you've vibe-coded your Super Smart AI Agentic App and are ready to set it free on the Internet. You are sure it will do well, it solves this amazing use-case, with such clever technology! You pick your favourite cloud provider, decide on a runtime - perhaps, Kubernetes or Cloud Run - buy a domain, ask Gemini to wire up a deployment pipeline. Happy days!
But here's the thing. You can't vibe-code security. Every single thing you deploy to the cloud needs to be secured. And it's a hard task! Even for cybersecurity professionals.
But fret not. Cloud providers, such as Google Cloud, have already put in the work to make your job easier. And in this talk, you will learn the fundamentals of securing your workloads, (almost) end-to-end.
Talk 2
Title: How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World OutagesSpeaker: Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, GoogleDescription: Google Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) use Gemini CLI to accelerate mitigation during live production outages. Acting as a tightly constrained, terminal-based agent, it uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate live operational data. This allows operators to quickly triage alerts, execute human-approved fixes, pinpoint codebase bugs, and generate automated postmortems, ultimately eliminating toil and speeding up recovery.
Call for speakers
Interested in speaking at a future GDG Cloud Zürich event?
Submit your proposal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUqeMrb6KD1zanhJ8ve5ZB-v7Z-VRHkxWVjA0NUwLyWavLg/viewform
Agenda
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Hosted By
Thomas Hug, Founder & CEO
Filippo Broggini, Organizer
Alessandro Recca, Organizer
Rachel Werner, Organizer
Erin La, Organizer
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-19-march-2026-meetup-32/.
AI Apero Basel with Grafana Labs
**[External link to officially register](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)**
**Explore AI Capabilities with Grafana Cloud & AI-SQUARE**
After the great success of the AI Apéro in Bern on January 21, we are excited to bring the format to Basel on March 19.
We are pleased to host the [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8U4EVw5HOtb9k5v6hWdblISYi1-O6tgtvXX3ywqXZGwi_1EwyHm5vqImI-Zwxyq4_spL2h) team for an evening dedicated to AI, observability, and hands-on insights in a relaxed Apéro setting.
**Agenda highlights**
* [Grafana Labs:](https://grafana.com/) background and journey into AI & Machine Learning
* Practical use cases: how AI & ML can support and simplify daily operations
* Live demo: Grafana Assistant, the context-aware chatbot integrated into Grafana Cloud
* [AI-SQUARE](https://ai-square.ch/) update: latest developments of our AI-driven decision platform for software staging management
* Open discussion & networking Apéro
We look forward to welcoming you in Basel!
The Swiss Digital Network team
***[Agenda and registration](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)***
Workplace & Security Ninja User Group Switzerland 2603
Wir freuen uns, euch zum ersten Event im Jahr 2026 einzuladen. Durchführung wie gehabt, in den Räumlichkeiten von Microsoft Schweiz im Circle.
An dieser Stelle ein grosses Dankeschön an unsere Sponsoren Microsoft, baseVISION und Epic Fusion, welche es uns ermöglichen den Event für euch kostenlos anzubieten.
**Sessions & Agenda**
* **Registration & Welcome -** Janic Verboon & Nicola Suter
* **Your Endpoints Have a Firmware Deadline - Are You Ready?** \- Ákos Bakos
* **Modern Workplace Management Through a DevOps Lens** \- Steven Beeler
* **Automatic deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop -** Michele Blum, Flavio Meyer
* **From Chaos to Control: Streamline Azure Policy Management with EPAC** \- Pratheep Sinnathurai
* **Closing the Endpoint Gap with Lenovo Device Orchestration and ThinkShield Firmware Assurance** \- Lucas Magoni
* Raffle & Closing
Falls du eine Session machen möchtest, gib diese gerne auf Sessionize ein: https://sessionize.com/wpninja-ug-ch/.
**Anmeldung**
* Für die Anmeldung bitte mittels Meetup auf 'Teilnehmen' klicken. Die Anmeldung ist *kostenlos.*
* **Bitte stellt sicher, dass ihr im Meetup euren vollen Vor- und Nachnamen hinterlegt habt!** Die Angaben werden für die Microsoft Zutrittskontrolle benötigt.
* Die Anmeldung wird eine Woche vor dem Event geschlossen.
**Unsere Motivation**
Nebst spannenden Sessions run um die Themen Endpoint Management, Identity und Security von nationalen und internationalen Speakern möchten wir bewusst eine Platform schaffen, um sich mit gleichgesinnten bei einer lockeren Atmosphäre auszutauschen.
Aber nun subito: **19\. März im Kalender blockieren** und für den Event **Anmelden**. Wir freuen uns auf dich!
**Socials**
* https://twitter.com/wpninjasch
* https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9585518/
IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 10.0
Greetings Analytics & AI Dreamers!
Get ready for another round of analytics inspiration at IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 10.0! **AI** or **agents** or **Analytics** is your topic?
**Even not yet being skilled in these topics or being an IBM client: COME and JOIN our community for learning and exchanging! In this release we show the latest and greatest developments in Analytics & AI.**
Since our last release we have two innovations:
* Starting one our later to be inline with your existing work & travel plans
* Adding a pure AI topic to the agenda
Join us for another round of thrilling discussions, mind-blowing insights, and an opportunity to connect with other data lovers. We promise an engaging experience where analytics enthusiasts come together to explore the depths of:
* **Hot topic 1: Project Bob: AI-First Development for Faster, Higher-Quality Software**
* **Hot topic 2: Contextual Sensitive Data Intelligence - Unlock Your Enterprise Data**
**Lounge Logistics:**
* *Date:* March 19th, 2026
* *Time:* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (2x 45 minutes of analytics & AI excitement, followed by a delightful Apero)
* *Place:* IBM location, Vulkanstrasse 106, 8010 Zurich, 4th floor (registration & welcome 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
* *Format:* In-person
* ***MANDATORY***\* because of logistics: please **register** also on the IBM page to plan building entrance and the Apero\*: [here](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing)
Don't miss this opportunity to increase your analytics & AI skills, share insights, and connect with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and a renewed appreciation for making numbers fun!
For those unable to attend, no worries! Simply drop us an email, and we'll promptly provide you with a recording of the session.
Mark your calendars, reserve your spot, and get ready for another round of analytics awesomeness. Let's make IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics Lounge 10.0 even more spectacular than the first nine!
Please use addit. this link [here ](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing)to register in parallel on the IBM-page.
See you there, ready to dream data once again!
Mozilla Events Near You
Connect with your local Mozilla community
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
Latin City Wednesdays - Homage To Willie Colón
Click Here For More Videos:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/
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The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. This Wednesday we give homage to Willie Colón. RIP
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Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With Lesson
$10 Just Open Dance
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.
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
Disc Tues / Choose Your Movie: TOW vs THEY WILL KILL YOU at the Gateway!
Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the top-reviewed indie drama TOW or the action-comedy-horror THEY WILL KILL YOU! A winner either way! Here are details, trailer and plan for this event:
TOW: This drama follows a homeless Seattle woman who fights her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and the car that held it all together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. The film is directed by Stephanie Laing and stars Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher and Corbin Bernsen. Tow premiered to rave reviews at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival where critics declared, “Tow is a winner” and called the film “a story of perseverance, heart, and real fight, the kind of small human story we see less frequently these days, but need now more than ever!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiUtqgeDVI8
THEY WILL KILL YOU: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov and Zadie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The film is being released immediately following its premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival earlier this month. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqQPiXpi4w
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet in the upstairs lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase via the GFC website is advised! Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com
Trivia Night + Freestyle
**Self-Proclaimed Trivia Master, Paul, has all the questions AND answers**: All YOU have to do is bring the answers. Easy? Let's find out.
Let's warm up with the question that I like to ask to establish your age range and IQ. Don't be shy. Shout this one out. What's Jenny's number?
(warm up questions answer is posted at the bottom)
Okay, not bad. I heard that. RSVP and form up into teams of up to 4 people when you show up. Compete for prizes so large we had to park them at the airport. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Dead Last (that one's more of a remedial learning aid, but it will be fun. I promise).
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please)
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
**Answer**: *867-5309* / You Knew It! Even if you were not bold enough to shout it out. If you didn't know it, that's okay. Not all of the questions will be aimed at octogenarians.
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/






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