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Agents & APIs Berlin Developer Meetup with Postman
Community Partnership with Postman
Registration
https://luma.com/cc38ppvg
Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs**
**Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman.
Do you:
* Need to put your AI agents into production?
* Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app?
* Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices?
Then this event is for you!
Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes.
## Speakers
* \*\*[Zaid Zaim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaidzaim/),\*\* **Developer Advocate** at **Neo4j,** will walk through context Graphs and how they aid explainable, Decision-Aware AI Agents.
* \*\*[Anthony Alaribe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb/?originalSubdomain=de),\*\* **CTO & Co-founder at Monoscope,** will talk about a DIY Agent that could be your next on-call engineer and run locally
* \*\*[Gbadebo Bello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbahdeyboh/)\*\*, **Developer Advocate** at **Postman** will present a demo on the new AI native features in Postman and how they fit into your development lifecycles.
Space is limited. Register now, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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**Keep the Conversation Going**
* Still want more? Join the **[#ai-conversations](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)** channel on Postman Discord ([https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)) to share your favourite tool, script, or workflow and meet other builders exploring the same space.
* Follow-up threads and resources will be shared after the event, so you can try everything yourself
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Weebzclub investor's meetup
Good day,
Let me introduce myself first. My name is Adin (nickname). I am originally from Bangladesh and a German citizen. I spent half of my life here in Berlin and my childhood in my native country. I grew up being passionate with the Japanese Otaku subculture which was at its peak point during late 90's in all of Asia. Comics, anime and arcade games defined my childhood. Lately, I have rediscovered my passion for this area and the modern form Otaku subculture is again at its peak. So, I have recently created Weebzclub - https://www.weebzclub.com.
My idea is to create a space for those who are interested in these topics and would like to find like-minded people. So, the primary idea is to have a space to create the club and arrange events in our own private space, gather some artworks, anime, manga and arcade games.
With sufficient investment, my idea is to have a large space with a cafe, personalized anime movie theater, gaming zone, manga comic book store and an art gallery.
The meetup will take place at Einstein Kaffee at Budapester Strasse, Berlin Zoologischer Garten (at the opposite side of Europa center). Give me a call if you have any difficulty to find the place +49 176 8874 3055.
I look forward to meet you.
Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders
Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda.
Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds.
This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.
Reading Party ☕️📚
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***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org***
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**Event Info:**
Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion.
\- 19:00\-19:30 \- Meet & greet
\- 19:30\-20:30 \- Silent focus time
\- 20:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee
**Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️
* **To reserve your place, a ticket (€11,90/event) or a community pass (only €24,90/MONTH) [from the website ](www.pausify.org)*www.pausify.org* is required**
* **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms.**
***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?***
Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*.
Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover.
See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️**
**[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website ](www.pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org***
For questions, please contact us over [Website](www.pausify.org/) ***www.pausify.org*** as this platform can have issues. Thank you!
*Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*
Agents & APIs Berlin Developer Meetup
Register: [https://luma.com/cc38ppvg ](https://luma.com/cc38ppvg)
Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman.
Do you:
* Need to put your AI agents into production?
* Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app?
* Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices?
Then this event is for you!
Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes.
Darkest Thoughts Comedy Berlin: Comedy from your thoughts
Book a ticket [HERE](https://www.epiccomedyberlin.com/weekly-shows?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=dark-thoughts-meetup-berlin-sales&utm_content=listing-main-v1&target=weekly-shows&show=dark-thoughts&city=berlin)
A Berlin comedy show where Berlin's top stand up comedians take your suggestions and generate hilarious sets on the spot!
★★★★★ DOORS 10:45 PM SHOW STARTS 11 PM ★★★★★
★★★★★ENGLISH-SPEAKING★★★★★
Finally, something Netflix can't match! The Darkest Thoughts Comedy Berlin show offers you the audience a chance to get immediate comedy based on any topic you can think of. This interactive comedy show opens with a short and funny conversation with the host about what themes interest you today. Then there is a short break where you get another drink and write down whatever you want us to improvise about in the second part related to the themes we discussed. Then a lineup of the best Berlin comedians will come in and improvise standup comedy on the spot with your notes! It's gonna be funny, interesting comedy show generated straight from your thoughts!
This is a donation-based show (Recommended donation 10-15 Euro) so entry is free but we recommend you reserve your seat as seating is limited (reservations valid until 15 minutes before the show starts.)
So reserve now and let the Darkest Thoughts Comedy show pluck some funny directly from your mind!
ÆR After Hours — DUSK
**Stressmanagement für Mental longevity**
**Freitag Nacht. Alle beschleunigen. Dieses Event geht in die andere Richtung.**
**ÆR After Hours — DUSK**
Die meisten Freitage enden gleich. Laut, schnell, ein Drink zu viel. Der Samstagmorgen kommt, bevor die Woche wirklich gegangen ist.
Das ist die Stunde zwischen der Woche und dem Wochenende. Sechzig Minuten Breathwork, Duft und geführte Stille. Das Nervensystem verlangsamt sich. Die Schultern fallen. Der Kopf wird klar. DUSK begleitet dich durch die Session.
Danach gibt es Infused Drinks und gute Gesellschaft im gepflegten Networking-Style.
Dein Samstag beginnt anders, wenn der Freitag so endet.
Eine Geführte Session vonMarc, Founder des Berlin Breath Clubs am 20. März.
📅 19:30 — 21:30 📍 Aura Berlin, um Berlin Breath Club Kurfürstenstraße 88
#ÆRAfterHours #DUSK #Breathwork #Berlin #Socializing #MicroRetreat #Runterfahren
Ideas Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Vibecoding workshop: Build Your First Prototype with Lovable
Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it?
Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together.
Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**.
‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️
Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/mh18akso](https://luma.com/mh18akso)
**Who is this for?**
* **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious
* Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting
* Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals
* Founders who want to validate ideas quickly
* Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off
**What to bring**
* A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet
* A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot)
**Schedule**
In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype**
**10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled
**10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts
**10:30-10:50** Individual exploration
**11:00-11:30** Group project
**11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote
→ **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸
**Location**
**The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin
**Price**
*Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏)
**Disclaimer**
Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
AI Walk & Create: Futurium Edition
(This event is more than full, please don't register anymore. To stay up-to-date [join our newsletter](https://socialrising.com/join "https://socialrising.com/join") or follow us on [Luma](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising"))
Let’s make Futurium come alive!
*Night at the Museum? Close enough.*
Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize.
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🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready!
To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins.
⚠️ The "Fine Print"
* Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required).
* No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app.
* Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event!
🔍 What are these tools?
If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations:
* Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility.
* Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production.
🚀 Further Recommended Generators:
* Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video).
* Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model.
* Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics.
* Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips.
* OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik)
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We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events!
**Most important information**
* The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join)
* If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities.
* If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\.
**What do participants & speakers think?**
"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom)
"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review)
"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host.
"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle.
**Our story**
In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide.
Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections!
**Virtual events**
We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)).
Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/)
**What is this meetup for?**
* Get to know new people in the social media space
* Share experiences with like-minded people
* Listen to inspiring lightning talks
* Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators
* Motivating each other
* Finding opportunities to work together
* Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups
* Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you
* ... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together!
**Your host**
Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn!
\*\*... and now?\*\*
* Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk).
* Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer).
* Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents).
* Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents).
* Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation).
* Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups).
See you at the event!
Matteo & the Social Rising Team
Sunday Tech Coffee Meetup
Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin.
We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.
#4 social writing club – Kreuzberg · Tempelhof (DE)
**Come together. Write. Support each other.**
• Du schreibst einfach gern – egal ob Buch, Blog, Poesie oder Tagebuch?
• Du vermisst Gespräche über das Schreiben und das, was dabei entsteht?
• Du wünschst dir mehr Zeit zum Schreiben – und Menschen, die ähnlich ticken?
Kreativ sein verbindet — und genau dafür ist dieser *Social Writing Club* da.
Dieser Club ist für Menschen, die gerne schreiben und Lust haben, das nicht immer allein zu tun: gemeinsam Zeit verbringen, schreiben, sich austauschen und ganz nebenbei neue Menschen kennenlernen – in einem entspannten, offenen Rahmen. Ganz gleich, wo du gerade mit dem Schreiben stehst: Du bist willkommen.
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Wir treffen uns einmal im Monat in einem Café am Platz der Luftbrücke in Kreuzberg/ Tempelhof.
**Es gibt kein Thema, keinen Input, kein Feedback.**
Jede\*r schreibt für sich, an dem, was gerade da ist – im eigenen Tempo, auf die eigene Art.
Zwischendurch und danach gibt es Raum für Gespräche: über das Schreiben selbst oder einfach über das Leben.
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**So läuft ein Treffen ab**
Wir kommen entspannt an, bestellen etwas und richten uns ein. Der Vormittag besteht aus **einer Schreibeinheit**. Wir schreiben in Stille – nebeneinander, konzentriert, jede\*r für sich. Zum Abschluss gibt es Zeit zum Ankommen miteinander: Kennenlernen, Austauschen, Zuhören.
Alles kann, nichts muss.
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**ℹ️ Hinweise**
* Wir treffen uns in einem Café und sind dort normale Gäste. Also plane bitte ein, dort etwas zu bestellen.
* Die Teilnahme selbst ist kostenlos. Um die monatlichen Meetup-Gebühren zu decken, freue ich mich über einen freiwillige **Spende** **von** **2 € bis 5 €** – vor Ort in **bar** oder per **PayPal**.
* Eine Vorbereitung ist nicht erforderlich. Alles, was du brauchst, ist das, woran du schreiben willst – handschriftlich oder digital.
* Das Treffen findet auf Deutsch statt. 🇩🇪
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🗓️ **Agenda**
**11:00 – 11:15 Uhr** Ankommen, Begrüßung, Einrichten & etwas bestellen
**11:15 – 12:45 Uhr** Stille Schreibeinheit (konzentriertes Schreiben, jede\*r für sich – gerne Kopfhörer mitbringen, falls es im Café etwas lauter wird)
**12:45 – 13:30 Uhr** Austausch & Ausklang
How We Know: AI Agents, Intuition, and Community
Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub invites you to our open event:
**📌 Program**
**1\. Icebreaker**
A guided, networking practice to warm up the room and build connection.
**2\. Talk "AI agents: not just hype"**
How LLM-based agents are changing knowledge work. A Preparedness Framework
**Speaker:** [Gleb Kalinin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebkalinin/) — solopreneur, AI educator, agentic knowledge management tools develop, artist, TEDx speaker, Global Shapers alumnus.
**3\. Talk "How humans make sense of the unknown"**
We’ll explore “non-rational” ways of knowing — intuition, symbolism, ritual, embodied experience — using shamanic traditions as one case study. Critical, non-dogmatic, and practice-oriented.
**Speaker:** [Kamil Burkhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-burkhanov/) — strategy consultant, self-exploration enthusiast, therapy modalities facilitator (IFS, Gestalt, IMTT), (neo)-shamanism researcher.
**4\. Short community overview**
A quick intro to Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub: what we are, what we do, and how to join.
**Speaker:** [Adelina Gevorkian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelina-gevorkian/) — product owner, GenAI builder & strategist, community organizer, meta-skills & impact projects facilitator.
⚠️ **Important note**
Doors open at *12:00 PM*, and we start *strictly at 12:15 PM*.
To avoid distractions, **entry will not be permitted after the program begins**. If you are unable to arrive on time but still wish to attend, please contact the organizers as far in advance as possible.
Mavericks Bouldering — Casual Climb & Hangout
A small NEXUS gathering built around movement and natural conversation.
**Important!**
We’re moving our full event schedule to our website.
👉 For all upcoming events and details, visit: [https://nexuswerkstatt.com](https://nexuswerkstatt.com)
*Registration equals commitment. If you sign up, you show up.*
Ideas Events Near You
Connect with your local Ideas community
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
The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
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.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
From 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**
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