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Would you also like to be a speaker and present at our events? Please tell us about your topic in this online form: [aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/speaker](https://aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/speaker) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **AI Landing Zones** As organisations rapidly adopt AI, many struggle to move beyond isolated proofs of concept into secure, scalable, and governed production environments. This session explores how AI Landing Zones provide the foundational platform needed to operationalise AI safely and sustainably at enterprise scale. **Chanaka Nissanka** is a Principal Consultant based in Auckland, with extensive experience helping large enterprises design and adopt cloud platforms at scale. He specialises in Azure Landing Zones, cloud governance, and operating model design, working closely with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to enable secure, scalable cloud and AI adoption. Chanaka has led and advised on complex transformation initiatives across regulated and high‑consumption environments, bridging strategy and hands‑on implementation. [Chanaka Nissanka | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanaka-nissanka-16358320/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agent Governance Toolkit** Runtime governance for AI agents -- deterministic policy enforcement, zero-trust identity, execution sandboxing, and SRE for autonomous agents. Covers all 10 OWASP Agentic risks with 13,000+ tests. **Ricky Gummadi** is a Cloud & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. He is passionate about Cloud, AI, and startups; focused on building scalable systems, exploring emerging tech, and connecting with innovative founders. [Ricky Gummadi | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickygummadi/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Why Attend?** * Learn some real-world perspectives on Azure capabilities * Network with Azure professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand * Free pizza and great conversations! **⚠️ CRITICAL: Building Access Requirements** **Please read carefully - many attendees miss this!** Microsoft House has strict security requirements. To **attend in person**, you **MUST**: 1. Fill out the Meetup registration form. This includes your email address. 2. You will receive a QR code at that address 3. Arrive before 5:30 PM (building doors close) 4. Check in at reception before 5:20 PM **No pre-registration = No building access** (online attendance still available) **Note**: QR codes are sent between 12 pm and 3 pm on the day of the evening event **To use the QR Code Scanner:** 1\. Find the QR Code Scanner on the far left\-hand side of the gates\. 2\. Set your phone’s brightness to 100%\. 3\. Hold your phone perpendicular to the scanner without resizing the QR code\. **Please note**: the QR code is for individual use only and should not be shared. **📅 Event Details** **Online Stream**: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream **Agenda**: * 5:00-5:20 PM: Networking & Pizza * 5:20-5:30 PM: Welcome * 5:30-6:00 PM: AI Landing Zones * 6:00-6:30 PM: Agent Governance Toolkit * 6:30-7:00 PM: Q & A **📺 Can't Make It In Person?** * Join via live stream: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream * Recording available on our YouTube channel within a week: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/YouTube

Would you also like to be a speaker and present at our events? Please tell us about your topic in this online form: [aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/speaker](https://aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/speaker) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **AI Landing Zones** As organisations rapidly adopt AI, many struggle to move beyond isolated proofs of concept into secure, scalable, and governed production environments. This session explores how AI Landing Zones provide the foundational platform needed to operationalise AI safely and sustainably at enterprise scale. **Chanaka Nissanka** is a Principal Consultant based in Auckland, with extensive experience helping large enterprises design and adopt cloud platforms at scale. He specialises in Azure Landing Zones, cloud governance, and operating model design, working closely with architects, security teams, and business stakeholders to enable secure, scalable cloud and AI adoption. Chanaka has led and advised on complex transformation initiatives across regulated and high‑consumption environments, bridging strategy and hands‑on implementation. [Chanaka Nissanka | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanaka-nissanka-16358320/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Agent Governance Toolkit** Runtime governance for AI agents -- deterministic policy enforcement, zero-trust identity, execution sandboxing, and SRE for autonomous agents. Covers all 10 OWASP Agentic risks with 13,000+ tests. **Ricky Gummadi** is a Cloud & AI Solution Architect at Microsoft. He is passionate about Cloud, AI, and startups; focused on building scalable systems, exploring emerging tech, and connecting with innovative founders. [Ricky Gummadi | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickygummadi/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Why Attend?** * Learn some real-world perspectives on Azure capabilities * Network with Azure professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand * Free pizza and great conversations! **⚠️ CRITICAL: Building Access Requirements** **Please read carefully - many attendees miss this!** Microsoft House has strict security requirements. To **attend in person**, you **MUST**: 1. Fill out the Meetup registration form. This includes your email address. 2. You will receive a QR code at that address 3. Arrive before 5:30 PM (building doors close) 4. Check in at reception before 5:20 PM **No pre-registration = No building access** (online attendance still available) **Note**: QR codes are sent between 12 pm and 3 pm on the day of the evening event **To use the QR Code Scanner:** 1\. Find the QR Code Scanner on the far left\-hand side of the gates\. 2\. Set your phone’s brightness to 100%\. 3\. Hold your phone perpendicular to the scanner without resizing the QR code\. **Please note**: the QR code is for individual use only and should not be shared. **📅 Event Details** **Online Stream**: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream **Agenda**: * 5:00-5:20 PM: Networking & Pizza * 5:20-5:30 PM: Welcome * 5:30-6:00 PM: AI Landing Zones * 6:00-6:30 PM: Agent Governance Toolkit * 6:30-7:00 PM: Q & A **📺 Can't Make It In Person?** * Join via live stream: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/stream * Recording available on our YouTube channel within a week: aka.ms/AotearoaAzure/YouTube

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Join us for our May Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Cantoras](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)*[ ](https://caroderobertis.com/books/cantoras/)by [Caro de Robertis](https://caroderobertis.com/bio/) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan