NetSquared
NetSquared Local groups hold monthly events that take place in cities around the world, convening changemakers to share ideas, learn from each other, and even collaborate on projects for real world impact.
These gatherings provide a chance to connect for all those interested in the intersection of social technologies and social change.
Members of local groups represent nonprofit organizations and foundations, government agencies and service providers, designers and developers, innovators and social entrepreneurs.
Learn more about local organizers or start a group in your community: http://netsquared.org/local
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NetSquared Events Today
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Beginners Tango dance class - Russell Square
**Beginners Tango dance classes/course**
Learn the first basics of how we dance Argentinean Tango
* in a very friendly relaxed environment
* in small but dynamic class groups
* with professional teachers
* both individuals & couples welcome
* no previous dance experience required
Every other month we start a new **8 week** intensive beginners' course for absolute beginners *(that we would love for you to join and experience).*
**What are your options?**
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You can choose to attend individual **drop-in classes**
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Signing up to one of our **8 week beginners courses**
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The most value for money you will get out of our **Memberships**
*(membership offer unlimited beginners classes at all our venues)*
**Starts:**
Saturday 14th March 2026
**Class dates:**
14, 21, 28 Mar, 04, 11, 18, 25 Apr
**Time:** 17.00 - 18.00
**Location:** [Coram's Fields ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ThRNkKexZ8gNMSNG9)*[(band hall)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ThRNkKexZ8gNMSNG9)*
๐ 94. Feet Hoops Run๐Elephant & Castle ๐ถ Advanced
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/44130
**Game Description:**
๐ 94 FEET โ The Run
๐ฅ Multinational. Competitive. Focused on Growth.
Welcome to 94 Feet โ where hoopers from all backgrounds come together to compete, connect, and elevate.
**Rules**
5v5v5
Games to 13 (3s and 2s)
Winner stays on
18+ only
๐ Casual/Social Volleyball๐King's Cross ๐ถ Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45681
**Game Description:**
Come and play in a social/mixed ability volleyball games session on a Saturday evening in King's Cross ๐
This is a session for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice people ๐งก
Please familiarise with the rules of the game below โฌ๏ธ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo
Directions:
๐ถโโ๏ธ7 minute walk from Euston or King's Cross station
๐ฟShowers, toilets and changing rooms available
Rules
3 teams 6, games to 15 points, max 2 games in a row.
Cricket Nets
Join us at Canary Wharf Cricket Meetup for a fun-filled cricket nets session. Whether you're a cricket enthusiast or just looking to stay active, this event is perfect for you. Warm up with some exercises and then showcase your cricket skills with fellow members.
This event blends fitness, exercise, and recreational sports in a social setting, perfect for cricket fans and anyone looking to enjoy sports and recreation outdoors. Get ready for an indoor cricket experience like no other, where you can unleash your competitive spirit and build connections with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to combine your love for cricket with a great workout session!
NetSquared Events This Week
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Squash Meetup session at Actonians sports club!
Hi all
Welcome to the squash Meetup!
All levels are welcome, make sure you RSVP early if you want a spot as it fills up quick.
Please bring a squash racket and indoor court shoes (no tennis/running shoes).
If you want to cancel, please do so at least 24h in advance to give other people a chance to sign up. **The cost (as of Sunday 10th December 2023) is ยฃ6, cash payment only.** The session will start at 11am and finish at 12.30. Drinks in the bar afterwards optional!
Free parking is available and the nearest tube stop is Acton Town.
See you soon!
Graham
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
Sports hall available ๐ธ๐๐ for rental near O2 North Greenwich ๐ฅ
If you are looking to get a few friends together for a basketball, badminton or volleyball game over the weekend, check out this beautiful and spacious sports hall available for booking on the GameOn Active Operate app ([link here](https://gameonactive.co.uk/operate/#/customer)).
If you already have an account on the GameOn Active mobile app you can sign in using the same details.
The sports hall within the St Mary Magdalene C of E School is only 10 minutes walk from the O2 (North Greenwich tube station).
2hr Saturday ๐ Basketball in Canary Wharf ๐ฅ
Join our weekly social basketball run, full court 5 v 5 with 1 sub on each team, all levels welcome!
Please join this game using the free GameOn Active app ([download here](https://gameonactive.co.uk/connect.html)) which is a free app we use to organise the run.
George Green's School is 1 min walk from Island Garden DLR station, and road parking is generally available on the weekends.
Sat Badminton 1-3pm @ Science Centre - All Levels (Afternoon Session)
**Saturday Badminton 1-3pm @ Science Centre (Afternoon Session)**
**ยฃ11 for 2 hours \*24H ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED\***
**6 courts in the Science Centre.**
Feather shuttlecocks will be supplied. Please bring your own racquets.
**Payment details:**
**\*\*\*Please pay in advance upon booking or at least 24h in advance before the session. Unpaid bookings will be removed from the list.\*\*\***
\*\*NEW REVOLUT BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS\*\*
**Name: LM BADMINTON LTD**
**Account Number: 19226405**
**Sort Code: 23-01-20**
**Reference: \*YOUR MEETUP NAME & DATE ie 270126\***
\*No cash\*
Please use your profile name and date of session as payment reference, so that it can be identified.
To ensure fair access to the session, anyone who signs up but does not make payment 24h in advance will have their places cancelled and offered to other players.
**Waiting List Update:**
When the event is full, there will be a waiting list for players to put their names on. Once a spot becomes available, i.e. another member cancels, the first person on the waiting list will be added to RSVP automatically. As such, the person will be sent an automated email confirming so. For those who do not wish to be added automatically, please remove your name from the waiting list.
Please cancel waitlist 24 hours before the event if made other plans, as meetup will push you to attending list if spot opens up. We charge on spot basis.
**Late Cancellations Penalty:**
If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice it is your responsibility to liaise with those on the waiting list and find a replacement. If you do then no penalty but if you donโt find a replacement you pay 50% of the session fee, raising to 100% on the second late cancellation. You MUST also inform the organisers who your replacement is.
**No Show Fees:**
Full fee will be added to the profile on the next visit.
**Team training:**
On this session, 1 or 2 courts, will be reserved for team training for the up and coming season. The court ratio has not changed, still a max of 6 per court, some players might be invited to play on the team training courts.
**Contacts:**
The best way to get in touch is through meetup as your message will get picked up by the designated organiser for the chosen event. Otherwise please use WhatsApp to message us.
Email: badmclub@gmail.com
uni_badm1nton@yahoo.co.uk
Primary: Vinh 07974 177707
Secondary: Nikita 07585 954797
**Disclaimer:**
Organisers or LondonMet University can accept no liability for any loss or injury, however sustained, while taking part in club activities. If you want to cover yourself against injury to yourself or others, please make sure you have the appropriate insurance.
In the interest of health and safety, proper footwear is a must in this club which means no casual footwear and no barefoot on the court.
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:
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.
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, 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
CONNECTED Grove City Networking Event
CONNECTED โ Grove City A casual, people-first networking gathering.
CONNECTED โ 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 โ no sales pitches required.
From 7:30โ8:30 AM every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Grove City Business Center. Coffee & baked goods available for purchase at Pick โEm 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/

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