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Join us for a fun and relaxed evening at **Niema**! Practice languages, meet new people, and enjoy **live music** in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. ✨ Whether you’re a native speaker or just starting out, everyone is welcome! 🎉 Fun, casual conversations 🍻 Happy hour vibes 🌐 Connect across cultures Bring your best smile and an open mind. Let’s make it a night to remember! 💬🌟 💵 Free 📍 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLxPtzPb5T1AwWJXA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLxPtzPb5T1AwWJXA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy) 📲 Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp&utm_source=qr)

Weekly open mic night at Crossroads Bar! Join us every Thursday at 8:00 PM for an open mic style jam session where expats and locals come together to make music and have fun! Whether you're a seasoned musician or just love watching live music, you're more than welcome to join us. Time: Every Thursday, 8:00 PM Location: Crossroads Bar What to expect: \- A welcoming atmosphere for both performers and listeners \- Mix of musical styles and impromptu collaborations \- Great opportunity to meet fellow expats and music enthusiasts \- Friendly environment for all skill levels Bring along: \- Your instrument \(if you play one\) \- Your voice \(if you like to sing\) \- Your good vibes \(if you just want to enjoy the music\!\) No musical experience? No problem! Come enjoy the atmosphere, meet new people, and be part of our growing community. Free entry!

Gamarjoba all, Join us for a cozy and fun-filled Board Game Night – with delicious drinks to keep the good vibes flowing! Whether you’re a board game pro or just here to make friends, everyone’s invited. **When?** Every Thursday **Who?** Open to all – expats, locals, travelers, and anyone ready to play! We’ll have an awesome selection of games for all skill levels – from party games to deep strategy. And of course, we’ve got drinks covered: 🍹 **Sip & Play:** 🍻 Local beers 🍷 Georgian wines 🍸 Signature cocktails 🧋 Soft drinks & mocktails for non-drinkers ✨ **Highlights:** 🎯 Games for all skill levels 💬 Meet new people and share laughs 🎶 Chill music & relaxed vibes 🌟 Bring your favorite game or join a table! We have: Cards against Humanity, Drinking Jenga, Truth or dare, Backgammon, Chess, Uno, Catan, Secret Hitler and etc. Also, you can bring your own games. Lets roll the dice together, See you there! 🎲🌟 location: [https://goo.gl/maps/4CDfXcCqQgchkyEL6](https://goo.gl/maps/4CDfXcCqQgchkyEL6) Our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC)

**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Thursday English social club!** *Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!* As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way! Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time. **THURSDAY – 12th of March** \| **19:30 – 22:00** **21PM — Kitchen, Coffee & Bar** \| Petre Melikishvili Street\, 21 [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FyYMbUZPvmgx5fU6?g_st=ic) \| [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/113571966544) *No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!* **Participation fee** 20 Lari *5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!* Membership cards in store: • 8 meetings – 140 Lari • 12 meetings – 200 Lari • 16 meetings – 240 Lari Each card is valid for 6 months ⏳ **Timing** 19:30 – chatting in small groups 19:45ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations 21:15 – short break & time to pay 21:30 – conversational games or free chat 22:00 – finish 22:♾️ – afterparty with survivors A comfortalbe level of English: B1+ Your host – Keke get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/kekeshelia) [Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Tbilisi is full of internationals, travelers, digital nomads, and locals who speak 4 languages but still say "cheers" in all of them. This Saturday, we’re turning **Bar Niema** into your **global living room** — loud, friendly, and a little chaotic. This isn’t a networking event. It’s not a language exchange. It’s a **house party** — and you’re invited. 💵Free 📍 \*\*Location:\*\* [https://maps.app.goo.gl/nvPMP6HHfPgTDm6E8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nvPMP6HHfPgTDm6E8) Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp&utm_source=qr)

Hey hey, Join us for a fun and relaxed evening with **fellow expats, internationals, digital nomads, and travelers in Tbilisi**! Whether you're new in town or have been here for a while, this is the perfect opportunity to **meet new friends**, share stories, socialize, and enjoy good drinks together at one of the most **friendly and safe bars in Tbilisi** (female-owned! 💁‍♀️✨). Join us for unforgettable memories in Tbilisi and be part of our growing **international community**. Come solo or bring friends – everyone’s welcome! Expect **friendly vibes**, **international conversations**, **language exchange**, **expat networking**, board games, and fun social energy all night long. 🍷🍺🍹 📅 **Date:** Every Sunday 📍 **Location:** Lado Asatiani 56 – La Mano (Tbilisi expat social bar) ⏰ **Time:** From 9 PM until midnight Become a community member: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC) Cafe La Mano Location: [https://goo.gl/maps/z22W9fmf1ZypivVT9](https://goo.gl/maps/z22W9fmf1ZypivVT9)

New faces. Real talk. No pressure. Join us for Speed Friending at Niema — the easiest (and most fun) way to meet people in the city. Whether you’re new in town, a creative soul, or just tired of small talk—this night is for you. 💵Free 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTsnCf5C6WHgnBAHA?g_st=ic Instagram 📲: https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema/profilecard/?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp

Looking for a relaxed evening to meet fellow expats, enjoy good drinks, and have fun over board games? Join us for a casual night where you can: * Play easy, social board games (no experience needed!) * Meet new people from around the world * Enjoy cocktails, beers, and snacks in a friendly bar atmosphere Come solo or bring friends — we’ll mix the tables so everyone can join the fun. Perfect way to unwind, make connections, and have a laugh before the week starts! 💵Free 📍 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTsnCf5C6WHgnBAHA?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NTsnCf5C6WHgnBAHA?g_st=ic) Instagram 📲: [https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema/profilecard/?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp](https://www.instagram.com/cafeniema/profilecard/?igsh=cXF1ejJuZ2l2cWhp)

Looking to belt your heart out on a Sunday? Join us for **Karaoke Night with Faisal** at Crossroads Bar! 🎤 Whether you’re an expat or a local legend-in-the-making, grab the mic and jump in. You’ll get to: ✅ Sing your favorite hits (solo, duet, or hype squad) ✅ Meet friendly locals & expats alike ✅ Improve your English while having fun ✅ Sip signature cocktails at Tbilisi’s #1 expat bar ✅ Free entry (just grab a drink) 🕘 **Time:** 9 PM 📅 **Date:** Every Sunday 📍 **Place:** Crossroads Bar, Tbilisi

**REAL TALK Tbilisi – a Saturday English social club** *Join us and bring your friends! Those who bring a newcomer have a discount!* As usual you'll have the opportunity to meet interesting people, make international friends, and also practice communicational skills in English along the way! Our meetings are organised in a way that allows you to have lively and interesting conversations with as many people as possible. You will be talking one-to-one with other participants, which will give you the opportunity to fully engage in a talk, while a welcoming and considerate host will be rotating participants in fixed periods of time. **SATURDAY – 14th of March** \| **14:00 – 16:30** **Coffee Lair the coffee shop** \| 14 Giorgi Chitaia St\. [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6eX32Gi5p4LTcZm8?g_st=ic) \| [Yandex Maps](https://yandex.com/maps/org/116279744418) *No registration! Simply come at the time of the event!* **Participation fee** 20 Lari *5 Lari* – *for those who* *will bring a newcomer!* Membership cards in store: • 8 meetings – 140 Lari • 12 meetings – 200 Lari • 16 meetings – 240 Lari Each card is valid for 6 months ⏳ **Timing** 14:00 – chatting in small groups 14:15-ish – one-to-one conversations with rotations 15:45 – short break & time to pay 16:00 – conversational games or free chat 16:30 – finish 16:3♾️ – afterparty with survivors A comfortalbe level of English: B1+ Your host – Serge get in touch on [Telegram](https://t.me/sergbalm) [Join the Telegram chat](https://t.me/realtalktbilisi) / [go to Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/realtalktbilisi) / [sign up on Instagram](https://instagram.com/realtalktbilisi?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)

Kick off your weekend the right way at **La Mano**, where Friday nights turn into a mix of great music, good drinks, and even better company. Whether you love dancing, want to meet new people, or just feel like shaking off the week, this is the place to be. Expect a cozy, friendly vibe, upbeat tracks, spontaneous mini-dance-offs, and the perfect atmosphere to relax, laugh, and connect. No pressure, no judging — just pure fun. **📅 Every Friday** **📍 La Mano Bar** **🎶 Music • Dancing • Good Energy** **🍸 Cocktails & chilled drinks** **👯‍♀️ Open to everyone — solo, pairs, or groups** Come with a friend or come solo — you won’t stay solo for long. **Let’s dance our way into the weekend!** 📅 **Date:** Every Friday 📍 **Location:** Lado Asatiani 56 – La Mano (Tbilisi expat social bar) ⏰ **Time:** From 9 PM until midnight Become a community member: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IUnd6m86Ado8R8FFaeGsdC) Cafe La Mano Location: [https://goo.gl/maps/z22W9fmf1ZypivVT9](https://goo.gl/maps/z22W9fmf1ZypivVT9)

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**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

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

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.

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