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**Registration is required at: [https://form.gov.sg/699bf2ee9f9cb4fc49d58d17](https://form.gov.sg/699bf2ee9f9cb4fc49d58d17)** **IMDA Technical Sharing Session with James Lewis** *Distinguished Engineer, Thoughtworks* As AI moves from the periphery to the core of software systems, James will explore the architectural patterns and system behaviours emerging in this shift. In this talk, he will draw on evolutionary architecture to examine how teams are reasoning about adaptability, observability, and risk in complex, security-sensitive environments. **Event details** 3 March 2025 2:30pm – 4:30pm IMDA Office, 10 Pasir Panjang Road, Mapletree Business City **Register for the free session here: [https://form.gov.sg/699bf2ee9f9cb4fc49d58d17](https://form.gov.sg/699bf2ee9f9cb4fc49d58d17)**

Reconnect with your body, breath, and nature through a grounding Hatha Yoga practice set in the lush greenery of Singapore Botanic Gardens. This class is designed to energise the body, calm the mind, and leave you feeling refreshed and centred for the day ahead. **What to Expect** * **Kriya (breathing techniques)** to cleanse and detox the body * **Hatha Asanas** to stretch, strengthen, mobilise, and relax the body * **Pranayama & long mindful relaxation** to quieten the mind and reduce stress * Gentle guidance with **variations for every body**, including complete beginners No prior yoga experience needed. We have been practising there since 2018. If you’ve never done yoga before, you are most welcome 💙 **Class Schedule** **Friday** * 7:15am – 8:15am * 9:00am – 10:30am **Sunday** * 8:00am – 9:30am *Other weekday classes are also available and taught by other teachers:* * Monday: 8:30am – 9:30am * Wednesday: 7:00am - 8:00am **Fees** * **$40 per person (single drop-in)** * Class packages available on[ www.namastewithhwee.com](https://www.namastewithhwee.com/booking-calendar/botanic-garden-yoga-class?referral=service_list_widget) **Meeting Point** * Meet **10 minutes before class** * **Botanic Gardens MRT, Exit A (Level 1)** **What to Bring** * Comfortable exercise clothing * Yoga mat * Towel & water bottle **How to Reserve Your Spot** Your spot is **only confirmed after WhatsApp confirmation from the host**. -> **WhatsApp Hwee:**[ +65 9646 9599 ](https://wa.me/6596469599) -> Or purchase a ticket via [www.namastewithhwee.com](https://www.namastewithhwee.com/booking-calendar/botanic-garden-yoga-class?referral=service_list_widget) Follow on social media: Instagram & Facebook: **@NamasteWithHwee** **About the Instructor – Hwee Hwee** Hwee is a yoga instructor who hurt her wrist, dampening her asana practice and just could not recover it 100% with physiotherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. A calling drawn her to **Reiki healing** and her recovery progressed so much more! Hwee is an advanced Reiki Level 3 practitioner. With yoga, Hwee fell in love with the **low impact** workout (which was gentle for her teenage injured lower back). Wanting to know yoga beyond the physical aspects (asanas), she went to one of the oldest yoga school in world, G.S. College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalydham in Lonavla, Pune, India in 2017 and attained her Hatha Yoga teaching certifications from both Kaivalydham and Quality Council of India (QCI) by Indian Yoga Association. Hwee is also into meditation since 2013 and with Hatha Yoga now, the practice between asana (physical exercise) and meditation has integrated into one. > *“We don’t do meditation — meditation happens to us.”* Join Hwee for a nourishing outdoor practice of yoga, pranayama, and gentle healing. Hwee also speaks **Chinese & Japanese.** Instagram & Facebook: **@NamasteWithHwee** [https://www.facebook.com/namastewithhwee/](https://www.facebook.com/namastewithhwee/) [https://www.instagram.com/namastewithhwee/](https://www.instagram.com/namastewithhwee/) [www.namastewithhwee.com](www.namastewithhwee.com)

## BuilderCards: A Gamified AWS Learning Experience *AWS User Group Singapore x Gen-C Community* ️**EARLY BIRD tickets going at S$5 now - grab yours [here](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/aws-user-group-singapore-buildercards-game-night-tickets-1982692899836?aff=oddtdtcreator)**! **Registration Only \| Paid Event \| STRICTLY NO WALK\-INS** We’re excited to announce an upcoming **BuilderCards session**, jointly organised by **AWS User Group Singapore** and **Gen-C Community**. This is a **gamified, facilitator-guided learning experience** designed to help participants understand how AWS services work together — all through interactive gameplay. ⚠️ **This event is strictly registration-only. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted.** ️ **This is a paid event.** ✅ **Registration is ONLY confirmed upon successful payment via Eventbrite.** *** ### What is BuilderCards? BuilderCards is a hands-on, card-based game that allows participants to: * Explore AWS services and architectures in a **fun, low-pressure environment** * Learn **best practices and service integration** through scenarios and challenges No slides. No exams. Just learning by **playing**! *** ### Who Should Attend? This session is suitable for: * **Folks new to AWS** * **Experienced AWS practitioners** * Anyone looking for a **fun, gamified way** to practice and explore AWS concepts *** ### What You’ll Get * Hands-on AWS learning through gameplay * Facilitator-guided, low-pressure environment * Peer learning with like-minded builders * Light refreshments provided *** ### Event Details * **Date:** 3 March 2026 (Tue) * **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM * **Location: AWS Singapore -** 2 Central Blvd, IOI Central Boulevard East Towers, Level 5 * **Format:** In-person, small-group gameplay * **Seats:** Very limited *** ### ️ Ticketing ️**EARLY BIRD tickets going at S$5 now - grab yours [here](https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/aws-user-group-singapore-buildercards-game-night-tickets-1982692899836?aff=oddtdtcreator)**! ⚠️ **Paid registration required. STRICTLY NO WALK-INS.** ✅ **Your seat is confirmed only after successful payment on Eventbrite.** **Connect with us here!** Meetup: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.meetup.com/aws-sg/) LinkedIn: [AWS User Group Singapore](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-user-group-singapore/) Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG](https://discord.com/invite/nkZagBG) Please reach out to us at **[aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com](mailto:aws.usergroup.singapore@gmail.com)** for collaboration or other enquiries!

**Event notice:** This session is hosted by me, Nicholas Chan, in my personal capacity as a volunteer with [DOMINUS Labs](https://www.dominuslab.org/). It is a third-party event and is not organised, endorsed, or affiliated with the Singapore Entrepreneurs Network. DOMINUS Dinner is a simple, grounded setting where Christian entrepreneurs can meet face to face, share a meal, and have honest conversations about work, leadership, and faith as it is lived out in business. **About the dinner** * This is a small-group dinner. * Conversation is shaped by a Christian worldview and informed by the lived experience of Christian entrepreneurs. * No specific church affiliation or denominational background is required. * The intent is thoughtful, respectful conversation rather than debate or persuasion. **What to expect** * Shared dinner. You will need to purchase a meal, not just a drink. * Respectful discussion. * No selling, no pitching, no recruitment. **Who this is for** * Christian entrepreneurs and business owners. * Founders interested in integrating faith and work. * Those open to listening and engaging in good faith. **Who this may not suit** * Those seeking a purely secular networking event. * Those uncomfortable with Christian-based discussion. All are welcome. Respect for differing backgrounds within the Christian faith is expected. **How to RSVP** * Please note due to extremely limited seating in the venue, only 8 seats have been requested on-site. Do not RSVP if you cannot confirm your attendance or if you intend to cancel it 1 - 2 days before the event. * To confirm your seat, you will need to RSVP to Nicholas via WhatsApp at +65 9488-9683 to indicate your attendance. You will be informed if your seat is confirmed. * RSVPs via WhatsApp will close at 10pm on Monday 2 March 2026. By registering, you acknowledge that this is a personal, third-party event and not a Singapore Entrepreneurs Network activity. **About DOMINUS Labs** [DOMINUS Labs](https://www.dominuslab.org/) is an international community of Christian founders, operators, and leaders focused on building companies with integrity, resilience, and long-term responsibility. Its work centres on peer formation, practical wisdom, and the conviction that faith should shape how businesses are built and led, not just what founders believe in private.

**Looking for a refreshing way to unwind while connecting with inspiring, like-minded people?** Step away from your routine and join us for an afternoon of relaxed board games, meaningful conversations, and genuine connections in a cosy café setting. **🎲 Enjoy fun and engaging board games** **💬 Exchange practical financial insights in a casual, open environment** **🤝 Connect with individuals who value smart decisions and long-term growth** **☕ Relax, laugh, and build authentic relationships** Whether you’re a working professional, parent, business owner, or simply someone in mid-life who appreciates thoughtful conversations and social play — this session is designed for you. **Event Details** 📍 **Location:** Minds Cafe 🕑 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📆 **Dates:** 17th February 2026 & 17th March 2026 To keep the atmosphere warm, engaging, and meaningful, we are strictly limiting the session to **10 guests**. We encourage early registration to secure your spot. **Price Details** • **Entry Fee:** $3.00 per person • $17.90 – Any 2 hours of gaming (from the time you place your order) • $8.00 – Additional package (per person) • $12.90 – 1-hour gaming package with free-flow drinks and snacks (per person) If you’re joining us, we’d love for you to connect with us on our social media to stay in touch and keep updated on our future events. **Connect us:** Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/members/387832029/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williaestate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williaestate/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willia.estate

Rumble is back! However this time we are limited the group size **Meeting Place:** as seen in the image (Right next to Old Hill Street Police Station; opposite Funan) Accessible via different MRT lines and bus stops 3 min walk from Clarke Quay Stn Exit E **Duration:** 1.5h **Level:** Mixed Levels (but make sure you are physically well before attending) **What to expect:** 1. Warm-up & dynamic stretching 2. Steps Training - up to 8 different sets of stairs and slopes around Fort Canning (we start and end at the same place) 3\. Jogging/brisk\-walking between stations **Items to bring/wear** * comfortable sports attire and appropriate shoes * (Arm-length) Towel and water bottle * Most of us will be carrying our bags as part of hike training (you can choose to leave them in your car if you’re driving or bring a small bag) Make sure you are able to run with your bag! (e.g. BACKPACK) **Note:** * In the event of wet weather, the event will be cancelled. However, if it is just a light drizzle, we may still proceed with caution or head to AU office for Signature Indoor Workout. * If you will be late or unable to make it, please inform me in advance (WA +6597318648) or update your RSVP by 8 p.m. the night before. * We’re capping this at **20 pax per session** so it stays focused and manageable. * 15 slots reserved for confirmed 2026 AU trip participants * 5 slots open to public members If you’re on the waitlist, it may not move strictly in order as ELITE AU members are given priority followed by AU trip 2026 participants (paid) We will start on time so come at least 5 minutes earlier! If you’ve done Rumble before, you already know what this is about. If you haven’t — come try once. You’ll either love it or hate me slightly. Both are acceptable. Join us for more adventures at: https://bit.ly/3Rv6XrT
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**Dates:** * 21 Feb 2026 * 7 Mar 2026 (21 March is Hari Raya Puasa) **Timing:** 2pm onwards **Venue:** HackerspaceSG **Address:** Textile Centre, #08-10, Singapore 199018 ​We'll be hanging out to practice some LeetCode questions together. **\#\# No food provided \#\# Bring your laptop \#\#** # ​Format: * ​Pick a random LeetCode question (easy or medium). * ​One volunteer will connect to screen and attempt the question within 40 minutes. * ​Rest of the group will either role-play as interviewer, collaborator or just observe. * ​At the end of the attempt, the group will provide feedback to the volunteer. # ​Format of Feedback: ## ​Soft skills * ​Ask good questions? * ​What should be talked about? What should demo thru code? ## ​Technical feedback * ​Quality of execution. # ​About JuniorDev SG: ​JuniorDevSG is a developer interest group that focuses on providing a place for junior developers to learn and network with each other. ​At the same time, we seek to be a support system to help junior developers break into tech, navigate their careers as well growing them to one day become senior developers or tech leaders in the tech industry.

Hello Flutter developers and enthusiasts! Flutter Singapore is hosting its Q1 meetup at the Launch/National Library room @ Bugis. **📖 1. Summary** Get ready to learn about different aspects of the Flutter Ecosystem! Our talks are focused on the technical details of Flutter and our speakers will share their insights from their experience. If you are interested in learning about cross-platform app development or want to meet the Flutter community in Singapore, join us! Further details can be found below. **📝 2. Registration** **🗣 A) Speakers** * We are looking for 1 speaker. If you would like to present a topic at this event, kindly join the telegram group and let us know in the chat room. [https://t.me/flutter_sg](https://t.me/flutter_sg) **👂 B) Participants** * RSVP on this page to reserve your spot! **IMPORTANT**: The venue does not allow food and drinks. We will head to another location to have food AFTER the event. **🎙 3. Presentations** Presentations will be **20-25mins** long with time for Q&A at the end. * **🎤 Talk 1: Data-driven Fixes — Write Once, Fix Everywhere** Ever wished large refactors and migrations didn’t feel risky? Learn how Flutter’s data-driven fixes let you define migrations once and safely apply them across an entire codebase. This talk shows how teams can move fast without breaking everything. **Speaker:** Matthias, maintainer of *Forui*, a minimalistic Flutter UI library. **🎤 Talk 2: How to Build a Scalable Flutter App Using Clean Architecture** Clean Architecture in theory is easy. Applying it to an app used by **6M+ users** is not. This session breaks down how Clean Architecture principles were applied during a major Flutter upgrade of *MarineTraffic*, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what actually scales in the real world. **Speaker:** Senior Software Engineer at Kpler, Tech Lead for MarineTraffic Mobile. **🗓 4. Timetable** * 18:30 \| Registration & Networking\! * 19:00 \| Presentation \#1: TBC * 19:30 \| Presentation \#1: TBC * 20:30 \| Networking * 20:30 \| End of Event

\*\* **Registration** **on** **[Luma](https://luma.com/9uwuvfsx)** **is** **required** \*\* As March arrives, let's shake off the CNY food coma and spring into action with fresh Swift ideas! 🌷✨ Join us for iOS Dev Scout's first meetup of 2026 and our very first-ever collaboration with Spatial Singapore! We'll explore new techniques, share innovative approaches, and reconnect with Singapore's vibrant iOS community. Whether you're blooming into iOS development or you're a seasoned dev ready to grow your skills, this is the perfect way to kickstart the year with energy and inspiration! 🗓 **Date & Time**: Thursday, 5 March 2026 🕒 **Time**: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 **Location**: Apple Developer Center, Solaris, 1 Fusionopolis Walk, L5 South Tower, Singapore 138632 🌸 What's blooming this March: * 6:00 PM: 🍕 Food, drinks & mingling with fellow devs * 6:30 PM: 🎂 Special Celebration * 7:00 PM: 🎤 10-min host intro & community updates * 7:10 PM: Creating Delightful, High-Performance Animations in SwiftUI - Amit Samant * SwiftUI makes it easier than ever to build beautiful animations but creating smooth, continuous animations that run efficiently at 120 fps requires a deeper understanding of how SwiftUI renders and manages views. In this talk, we’ll explore how to build a slow, infinite panning animation entirely in SwiftUI, and the challenges we solved around performance, memory usage, and GPU-efficient rendering to achieve fluid, production-ready results. We’ll also uncover a few lesser-known animation techniques that unlock surprisingly seamless transitions in real apps. This session is perfect for developers who want to push SwiftUI beyond basic animations and create truly delightful, high-performance user experiences. * 7:40 PM: Diving into Apple Immersive Video - Liu Linxuan (Spatial Singapore) 🧑🏻‍💻 **Speakers** **Amit Samant** Senior iOS Engineer at Rakuten Amit Samant is an iOS Engineer and community leader, serving as an organiser of Swift Bengaluru and Swift Bharat. He has been building iOS apps with a strong focus on mobile platform engineering, app performance, and crafting polished UI animations. **💖 Special Thanks** A huge thank-you to Apple for their continued support of iOS Dev Scout — and to you, our amazing community, for bringing the passion and curiosity that makes every meetup bloom! Come with fresh energy and your iOS spirit — let's make 2026 a year of growth and innovation! ✨ **Can't wait to see you there!** The iOS Dev Scout Team Hiring for iOS / macOS? Let the organisers know, and we'll give you a short airtime! \*\*\* "Everyone has some things to learn. Everyone has some things to teach."- Paul Hudson. \*\*\* We welcome everyone who wants to share their iOS / macOS learnings with the Singapore community! \*\*\* **iOS Conf SG** iOSConfSG 2026 just ended, let the chefs rest but details are always available at [https://iosconf.sg](https://iosconf.sg/)! Follow us on Twitter at [@iOSDevScout](https://twitter.com/iosdevscout) and [@iOSConfSG](https://twitter.com/iOSConfSG) for the latest updates: * LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/iosconfsg](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iosconfsg) * Facebook: [iOSConfSG](https://www.facebook.com/iosconfsg/) * YouTube: [@iOSConfSG](https://www.youtube.com/@iOSConfSG) * Instagram: [@iOSConfSG](https://www.instagram.com/iosconfsg/) * Discord: [https://discord.gg/xqbGpcjra7](https://discord.gg/xqbGpcjra7) \*\*\* **Apple Event** Workshop: Enhance your apps with the Foundation Models and machine learning frameworks [https://developer.apple.com/events/view/Z3B2KQ867M/dashboard](https://developer.apple.com/events/view/Z3B2KQ867M/dashboard)

Join us on 5 March 2026 for the first AI and Data Engineering Meetup of the year, an insightful evening exploring the realities of AI in production. **[Jun Xu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/junxu-fintech/)** will talk about, “RAG in Production: Dead End or Long-Term Foundation?” He will share real-world lessons on enterprise RAG, governance, retrieval quality, GraphRAG, agentic RAG, and the realities of scaling GenAI in regulated environments. Then, **[Michael Isvy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelisvy/)** will dive into “AI-Augmented Development at Scale,” demonstrating how to make GitHub Copilot and MCP-powered workflows work effectively on complex legacy codebases, from handling oversized contexts to intelligently breaking down refactoring tasks. If you’re building or scaling AI systems in the enterprise, don’t miss it!! Register [here](https://reg.experiences.redhat.com/flow/redhat/3466600/fieldeventsregapproveform/page/landingregistrationpage)

Please join us for our fourth official C++ Singapore meetup! This is going to be a more casual meet-up where members of the community here are going to be giving some talks. The meet-up will be held at the National University of Singapore. Anyone interested in the C++ programming language, from students to professionals, is welcome! **Meetup Track** 📌 **#1: The Cost of Abstraction: std::function under the microscope** Speaker: Namrata Priyadarshani, Graviton Research Capital LLP *Modern C++ gives as powerful abstraction like std::function , std::bind , std::any . But these conveniences often hide real runtime costs. In this talk we go under the hood of std::function with real code examples, assembly analysis and practical ways to debug unpredictable latency.* 📌 **#2: What C++ developers should know about compiling and linking** Speaker: Kai L, Tower Research Capital *The speaker will cover C++ goes from C++ files to an executable, the linker and the includes relationships between files.* 📌 **#3:** **The niche use of [[no_unique_address]] that no one talks about: A lesson on alignment and padding** Speaker: Ryan Chung, Fenix One *[[no_unique_address]] is often used as an optimization for zero-size member subobjects, but it can do much more. We'll be deep diving into its niche use case to help optimize the space usage of certain structs, and look into the guarantees provided by different standards (C++ and ABI).* **Please RSVP if you plan to attend, and please *cancel* your RSVP again if you find out later that you cannot attend so that someone else can use your slot.** 📍 **Where:** Room S14-0619, National University of Singapore 📅 **When:** March 4th 🕡 Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM 🍕 Note: Food and beverages will be provided. 📸 Note: Photographs will be captured during the event for future promotional activities. 🍻 Post-Meetup Networking: Stick around for casual networking after the meetup. Let’s connect and learn from each other! We are very grateful to ***Jump Trading*** for sponsoring the F&B, and to the ***National University of Singapore*** for sponsoring a venue.

In celebration of International Women’s Month, Women Developers Singapore (WDS) is hosting our first-ever women-only **Recruitment Fair**, focused on supporting women at different stages of their careers - from fresh graduates to mid-career professionals, including new mothers and women re-entering the workforce. Aligned with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme, **“Give to Gain,”** this event brings together employers, speakers, and community partners who believe that investing in women creates stronger, more inclusive workplaces for all. Expect: * Hiring booths from organisations committed to inclusive hiring * Career talks, panels, and workshops * Opportunities to connect directly with recruiters and hiring managers * A supportive, community-driven environment to explore your next step Whether you are actively job searching, considering a career pivot, or simply exploring what’s next, this fair is designed to meet you where you are.

Hi DESG Community, It's been a while since we last met on Sep 2025. So much has changed and AI agents has been the talk of the time for past 6 months. For this month, we have Chin Hwee who will talk about: ***Your Data is Late Again! Handling Late-Arriving Data in the Modern AI Data Stack*** *"When we say we are processing the "latest" data in the data warehouse, which timestamp are we referring to?* *Late-arriving data can happen due to operational and technical reasons that may require data corrections, posing challenges in ensuring timely and accurate reporting of point-in-time data that drive AI systems and decision-making. In this talk, I will be exploring approaches on how we can design data systems and history-preserving data models that can handle late-arriving data in the modern AI data stack."* **Expected agenda:** **6.30pm - 7.15pm** \- Registration\, Pizzas & Networking **7.15pm - 7.20pm** \- Introduction **7.20pm - 8:00pm** \- Talk by Chin Hwee **8.00pm – 8.30pm** \- Q&A **8.30pm –** End of event Hope to you all soon! Cheers! DESG

## Overview Networking event for aspiring school leaders interested in building their own high-quality K-12 public school in their community. **About the Event:** Aspiring school founders in the Columbus, OH, area are invited to join us for this special in-person networking event where you will be able to ask questions, learn more about the BES Fellowship and make sure you are prepared for the application process and beyond. In addition to meeting like-minded leaders who are also committed to transforming education and bringing a high-quality K-12 option to their community, you’ll have the opportunity to meet our team and gain special insights from Dr. Chaundria Smith, BES Senior Director of Fellowship Coaching, who works closely to support BES Fellows. During this event, you can also learn more about the various regions across Ohio we are prioritizing for the BES Fellowship to ensure that new schools will respond to the needs of their community. **About the BES Fellowship:** Leaders in the BES Fellowship embark on a multi-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent K-12 public school that reflects and responds to community needs. We are currently accepting applications to the 2026 BES Fellowship. The extended deadline is March 30, and the 2026 Cohort will begin August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Learn more at [bes.org/fellowship](http://bes.org/fellowship "http://bes.org/fellowship").

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)! \-\-\- Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games. We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine. Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required). [https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu) **Attendees:** Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better! **Developers:** Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available. Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers. Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out. 75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9) If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)

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

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.