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✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 •Plein Publiek Bxl
This Saturday 14.03 – Brussels Main Event
**✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 • International Party at Plein Publiek • SAMEDI 14/03✩**
→FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→PRIORITY PASS: SKIP THE LINE / [https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119](https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119)
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So, are you ready to dance to the best hits of the 2000s & 2010s?
“Who’ll be there?” Stromae, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Black Eyed Peas & many more artists to take you on a nostalgic ride...
For some, it feels like yesterday, for others a bit further back. Do you remember?
Let’s be honest, the 2000s & 2010s were legendary, right?
Don’t miss it!
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Info’s
→ Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM
→ Plein Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels & its Winter Terrace
→ Easy access by public transport, bike or scooter!
→ Management reserves the right of admission
→ Minimum age: 18
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Line-Up
PALEXX, BOBOUNCE & Z00 UNCAGED
FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→ Plein Publiek Bxl, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels
✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 •Plein Publiek Bxl
This Saturday 14.03 – Brussels Main Event
**✩ Mont des Arts PARTY • BACK 2 MUSIC 2000-2010 • International Party at Plein Publiek • SAMEDI 14/03✩**
→FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→PRIORITY PASS: SKIP THE LINE / [https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119](https://pleinpubliek.stager.co/shop/brussels/events/111602119)
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So, are you ready to dance to the best hits of the 2000s & 2010s?
“Who’ll be there?” Stromae, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Black Eyed Peas & many more artists to take you on a nostalgic ride...
For some, it feels like yesterday, for others a bit further back. Do you remember?
Let’s be honest, the 2000s & 2010s were legendary, right?
Don’t miss it!
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Info’s
→ Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM
→ Plein Publiek, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels & its Winter Terrace
→ Easy access by public transport, bike or scooter!
→ Management reserves the right of admission
→ Minimum age: 18
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Line-Up
PALEXX, BOBOUNCE & Z00 UNCAGED
FACEBOOK INFO / [https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs](https://fb.me/e/9ofdQEUhs)
→ Plein Publiek Bxl, Mont des Arts, 1000 Brussels
Soirée 30+ | FLASHDANCE > Grande Soirée Rencontres en Live
📅 Ce Samedi 14\.03 \| 🕒 22h30 \| 📍 Cactus Club\, Auderghem
**Soirée 30\+ \| FLASHDANCE \> Grande Soirée Rencontres en Live \| Cœur à Cœur débarque au Cactus Club**
🎉 Cœur à Cœur (30+) débarque au Cactus Club ! 🎉
Thème : Flashdance 80's, 90's, 2000's
* FIND MY HALF en 1ère partie de soirée pour briser la glace ;)
FB : [https://fb.me/e/8JVZzr421](https://fb.me/e/8JVZzr421)
Vente flash : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15459](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15459)
Inscris-toi et invite tes amis 😉 : Fonce sur la vente flash🔥
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💥22:30 -23:00 > FIND MY HALF
💥23:00-04:30 > LA SOIREE FLASHDANCE 80s 90s 2000s
💥Music by Phil Hartley
\> LE PRINCIPE de FIND MY HALF : Trouve ta moitié \! ✨
À votre arrivée, chaque participant recevra une moitié de carte de jeu.
Votre mission ? Partir à la recherche de la personne qui détient l’autre moitié. 🃏💫
Un moyen ludique et surprenant de briser la glace et d’engager la conversation.
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📞 Réserve ton PACK VIP ou ANNIVERSAIRE (table privatisée, bouteille, zone exclusive) :
📲 +32 477 60 61 31
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Que la fête continue et plus si affinité 💃🕺
🔗 Suivez-nous
📱 Instagram : @coeuracoeur.be
🌐 www.coeuracoeur.be
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Dress code : Chic \| Parking gratuit en face \| Ambiance garantie \!
Que la fête continue et plus si affinité 💃🕺
Cactus Club : Boulevrad du souverain 147 - 1160 Auderghem
Soirée 30+ | FLASHDANCE > Grande Soirée Rencontres en Live
📅 Ce Samedi 14\.03 \| 🕒 22h30 \| 📍 Cactus Club\, Auderghem
**Soirée 30\+ \| FLASHDANCE \> Grande Soirée Rencontres en Live \| Cœur à Cœur débarque au Cactus Club**
🎉 Cœur à Cœur (30+) débarque au Cactus Club ! 🎉
Thème : Flashdance 80's, 90's, 2000's
* FIND MY HALF en 1ère partie de soirée pour briser la glace ;)
FB : [https://fb.me/e/8JVZzr421](https://fb.me/e/8JVZzr421)
Vente flash : [https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15459](https://www.partyfinder.com/en/event/15459)
Inscris-toi et invite tes amis 😉 : Fonce sur la vente flash🔥
***
💥22:30 -23:00 > FIND MY HALF
💥23:00-04:30 > LA SOIREE FLASHDANCE 80s 90s 2000s
💥Music by Phil Hartley
\> LE PRINCIPE de FIND MY HALF : Trouve ta moitié \! ✨
À votre arrivée, chaque participant recevra une moitié de carte de jeu.
Votre mission ? Partir à la recherche de la personne qui détient l’autre moitié. 🃏💫
Un moyen ludique et surprenant de briser la glace et d’engager la conversation.
***
📞 Réserve ton PACK VIP ou ANNIVERSAIRE (table privatisée, bouteille, zone exclusive) :
📲 +32 477 60 61 31
***
Que la fête continue et plus si affinité 💃🕺
🔗 Suivez-nous
📱 Instagram : @coeuracoeur.be
🌐 www.coeuracoeur.be
***
Dress code : Chic \| Parking gratuit en face \| Ambiance garantie \!
Que la fête continue et plus si affinité 💃🕺
Cactus Club : Boulevrad du souverain 147 - 1160 Auderghem
Climb & Chill 🧗♂️☕️
What's up Friends! 👋
Ready for some bouldering fun? Boulder-what? 🤔 It’s climbing (FR: escalade, le bloc) up to 4.5m high without ropes—and in my case, without much hope! 😂✨
It’s a super fun indoor activity, but be warned: it does require a certain level of physical fitness and/or skill. Most importantly, though, it requires awesome company—which we’ve got! 😎
The Idea:
📍 Meeting Point: For those arriving at 17:00, we’ll meet at the cafeteria (next to the billiards table).
Feel free to start earlier or later—just drop me a message or write in the group chat so we can meet up.
💪 Stay & climb as long as you want - venue closes at midnight!
🥤 Recharge: If you’ve had enough climbing for the day (we usually do this after 2 hours of climbing), we may head back to the cafeteria (or to the rooftop if it's sunny🌤️) for snacks, drinks & games. Cafeteria closes at 22:00.
Where:
📍Arkose: (Brussels Canal)
Rue Willy de Bruyn Straat 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
🔗 https://arkose.com/
Fees:
🤑Entry fee without shoes:
- 18 eur (first-timers 10€ with online promo activated)
- reduced rates: students, minors, job seekers, firefighters, military (proof required)
👟 Shoe Rental: 5€ (if you don’t have your own)
🎫 10-session pass: 150€
Good to Know:
✍️ First-timers need to create an account (takes 5min) - do it in advance and pay online to pay less and avoid wasting time onsite
💦 Hydration is key! Bring a water bottle.
🔐 Lockers available, but bring your own padlock.
🚿 Changing rooms & showers on-site.
👕 Wear comfy sports clothes—it gets intense!
🧴 Only liquid magnesium is allowed (for grip) - in reality most people use powder🤫
👟 Thinking of going regularly? Bouldering shoes are a great investment! (Decathlon: ~45-65€ per pair.)
⚠️ Safety First!
Bouldering is fun, but safety comes first! Stay alert, know your limits, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Enjoy responsibly! 💪
📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing critical 🙄 announcements.
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉Respect and positive vibes, if not 💥🥊
👉Can’t make it? Cancel or drop a message in the chat - helps running things smoothly!
👉 Don't show up if you are on the waiting list or show up at your own risk.
See you at the walls folks😉
Football match at Parc du Cinquantenaire
If you have a ball, please bring it...
Let's gather at the Parc du Cinquantenaire close to the Tour de Tournai (https://goo.gl/maps/RsxFtTJydq92) and organize a *low-level* football match on the grass. Unless it rains badly as we're about to play, the game is on.
Players of any age, weight, sex and size are allowed. Come as you are, at any time after 4pm.
IMPORTANT REMINDER -- As Shitty Players, we don't bite or growl when someone misses the ball. We don't do penalties or yellow cards because we're so gentle we don't need them. We vaguely know of the existence of other rules like off-side but we'd rather ignore them than argue about them. We may or may not keep track of the score: this is a game where everyone wins.
To help build the Team, come with 2 t-shirts white and black (or similar colors: light grey and dark blue etc). Beer session will follow on the grass, for those who survive till the end.
You can also join the Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/176606662846112/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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Singles Apero night
Want to meet new people and mingle in a cosy environment?
Come along to our singles apero night this Saturday 14th of February at 7pm.
For more details please below link:
Full Circle - SOCIAL & WELLBEING events https://share.google/qs8gyMsIflGY9MnWq
NetSquared Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Indoors Volleyball VUB!
Join the only indoor volleyball meetup in Brussels — play, move, and meet new people!
**Every Sunday morning**
**Level:** Beginner → Intermediate / Intermediate
**€10** per person (2h session)
BBQ and Games next to Plasky Square, Food/Drinks/Games
Spring is doing its yearly cameo in Brussels, so we’re stealing the good weather for a **garden BBQ**: grill smoke, laughs, games of cards, new friends, and language switching mid-sentence like civilized chaos.
The goal is easy language practice, meeting new people, and having a good time.
This is a **bring & share** setup: you show up with something tasty, you leave with new words, new people
### **The vibe**
* Backyard BBQ, relaxed and social
* Language exchange baked into the night (talk, eat, switch languages, repeat)
* Cultural food is strongly encouraged: bring your “this is what we eat at home” item
### **Languages**
Host are fluent in **English, Italian, French, Spanish**, **Tamoul, German.**
If you speak anything else, bring it. We collect languages like Pokémon.
### **What to bring (Bring & Share)**
* Food + drinks for you **AND** something to share
* Bonus points for something from your culture
* If you’re bringing veggie stuff, make it something people actually want to eat.
### **If you don’t want to bring food**
Message the host in WhatsApp. You can pay a **small fee** instead and still eat like a functional adult.
### **Contribution**
**€2 per person** to cover wood/charcoal. Yes, even in 2026 humans still pay for fire.
### **Location (shared privately)**
The address is shared **only** with confirmed RSVPs who:
1. Join the CLUB WhatsApp chat
2. Send a quick intro: first name + languages + what you’re into
WhatsApp link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2hTxZ4TT3hHICiihX1Efy
### **Rules (because humans)**
* **Not a dating meetup.**
* This is not an “NPC meetup” where everyone tiptoes around like they’re negotiating a hostage release. People can talk freely and share opinions. **No censorship, no tone-policing, no drama farming.**
* **No creeps. No harassment. No pushing after a “no.” No weird DMs.**
* Respect the host’s home, neighbors, and the group.
* If you act shady, you’re out. Simple.
Badminton Sunday Social
Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome!
IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist.
Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot
Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GXq4WSg5QVqGelLpAzfbHG?mode=hq1tcli
Badminton Sunday Advanced
**About the session**
This is a curated mixed doubles of Intermediate and Advanced levels. It’s an invitational group, no beginners or casual/amateur play. We balance courts for pace and quality.
New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi
Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP.
**Format & level**
* Competitive mixed doubles match play with quick rotations
* Self-umpired with rally scoring to 21.
* We may adjust pairings to keep games balanced.
**Shuttles**
We provide Yonex Mavis 2000 (Medium, Yellow) match-grade nylon shuttles. Please don’t mix in other shuttles during games.
**Other Info**
* We’ll post exact court numbers in the WhatsApp group before each session. Check on the day.
* To secure your spot, RSVP on Meetup and complete payment by thursday evening (RSVP deadline). Unpaid RSVPs may be moved to the Waitlist so we can release/adjust courts fairly.
* Waitlist: If enabled, members may be promoted automatically as spots open. So check regularly for the latest update.
**House rules**
* Shoes: Clean, non-marking indoor shoes only.
* Timing: Arrive 10 minutes early for warm-up and court assignment. Running late? DM the Organizer.
* Etiquette: Call lines fairly, rotate quickly, and mind court boundaries. No Aggressive language.
* Gear: Bring your racket, water, and a towel. shuttles are provided.
**Contact**
Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.
Brunch and Connect: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Brussels.**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit.
👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:**
[https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com)
Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group.
**Why this works:**
\* Smaller groups make real conversations easier
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**Note:**
RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website.
This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Tennis doubles (NOT FOR BEGINNERS) - White Star Evere
Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners.
Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 10 € in cash.
The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join.
If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore.
In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-).
We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved.
When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event.
One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result.
Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players.
Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going.
If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.
🌈Language Exchange 🇫🇷🇳🇱🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹☺️😄💬
Hey Brussels Sprouts!!
**Our Language Exchange Event is coming up!! 🌍**
We will have five language tables: **French, Dutch, English, Spanish, and Italian.**
Each table will host around **2–5 participants**, **Participants rotate every 15–30 minutes** and you are welcome to move freely between tables to practice different languages.
Native speakers are especially encouraged to join and share their language and culture!
**Contribution to Our Events**
Starting this year, we kindly ask participants to contribute in one of the following ways:
**€5** per event, or **€40** annual membership fee
If you feel like supporting us beyond this, to help people who can’t afford it, you are very welcome to do so 💛
If the contribution is a concern for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly 😉
**These contributions will help us:**
* Cover the annual Meetup platform fee
* Encourage everyone to respect RSVPs
(We experienced a high number of no-shows at several events last year, which made organization more difficult.)
* We will donate 10% collected fees to support Queer oriented organisations in the end of the year.
Bank details:
Yifei Yang BE12363234512492
Communication: your name+ event/membership
**To make sure your spot is reserved, please complete your registration once you sign up.** We will prioritize those who have completed the registration process.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. **Cheers!** 🥂
Brussels Sprouts 🇧🇪🥬💚
NetSquared Events Near You
Connect with your local NetSquared community
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
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.
Networking Luncheon at North High
Build your network the fun and productive way!
We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years!
Join us at the brand new North High Brewing, in Downtown Dublin, every 3rd Monday from 11:30am-1pm!
The address is: 56 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017
There is plenty of free parking across the street in the Library Parking lot!
All are welcome, and there is no charge for the event.
Just purchase your own lunch!
Whether you are a new networker, or a seasoned networker, you'll feel welcome from the time you arrive, and leave energized with all of your new connections!
Arrive at 11:30am to enjoy some open networking in a very cool location!
At 11:45am, everyone will be seated, order their own meals, and get to know their new table-mates!
Beginning at noon, we provide the opportunity for all participants to be introduced and welcomed to the group.
Having a good conversation and want to stay longer?
No problem, we have a private room, so stay as long as you like.
We do have a limited amount of space, so RSVP right away and please honor your RSVP! I will keep an eye out and close off the event once we reach capacity.
See you at lunch!
By attending an event with the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, and/or Chris Borja, you are granting permission to the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, to have unlimited right, without charge, to use your likeness in photos, videos, recordings and in all media now known or hereafter created to be used and distributed in perpetuity for promotional and publicity purposes. By attending an event you agree to release the CONNECTED Networking Group, Become a Better Networker, Chris Borja, and anyone authorized, their staff, board of directors, members and their partners from any liability.
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
CONNECTED Grove City Networking Event
CONNECTED – Grove City A casual, people-first networking gathering.
CONNECTED – Grove City is a casual, people-first networking gathering.
Join us for a relaxed, low-pressure space to meet new people, build real relationships, and have meaningful conversations — no sales pitches required.
From 7:30–8:30 AM every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Grove City Business Center. Coffee & baked goods available for purchase at Pick ’Em Up Joe's.
Free street & public lot parking behind the building.
Free to attend & open to all!
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/




















