Software Development

**Event information:** * **Access Time:** Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. * **Where to enter:** Access will be through the **Provença street** entrance, not the main door (we have attached a map to make it easier to find). * **Reception:** There will be accredited staff at the door to welcome you. If you arrive a bit early or don’t see anyone for a few minutes, don’t worry! We will come down to get you shortly. * **Access Requirement:** Before entering the room, it is mandatory to fill out this quick form: [https://forms.gle/4aZkczf825SAKi5M7](https://forms.gle/4aZkczf825SAKi5M7) Running production-level AI (especially LLMs and generative models) is facing a wall: cost, performance and hardware availability. Cloud bills are skyrocketing, latency is impacting user experience, and reliance on high-end GPUs is creating a bottleneck. On top of that, new regulations such as the EU AI Act are increasingly requiring transparency on energy consumption. Green AI is an emerging field dedicated to making AI environmentally sustainable without compromising model performance. This discipline goes hand in hand with engineering efficiency: using fewer resources to achieve equivalent results. By optimizing models to reduce energy consumption, we address two critical goals at once: we significantly improve operational margins and scalability, and we minimize the carbon emissions. In this session, we will demonstrate how to address these challenges using **GAISSA**, a UPC spin-off project that automates AI model optimization. We will show a **Live Demo** covering: * A walk-through of how a standard model is compressed and adapted for efficiency * A Return on Investment (ROI) comparison of a standard vs. an optimized model * A visualization of cost reduction (€), latency (ms), and emissions (CO2) **Who Are We** We are the team behind GAISSA, researchers and engineers from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). We specialize in AI efficiency and model optimization, and our mission is to make advanced AI accessible, affordable, and compliant with future standards. More on: [https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems](https://gessi.upc.edu/en/research-areas/sustainability-of-artificial-intelligence-systems) **Location and sponsor** This event is sponsered by **basetis**, a technology consultancy that stands out not just for its IT services, but for its radical approach to corporate structure. The event will take place in their office, which is located in **La Pedrera (Casa Milà)**. The access to the building will be by **Carrer Provença** entrance. **Event schedule** Doors open from **18:30** to **19:00.** Please join us after the presentation for pizza and drinks to network with other attendees.

**\*\* REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY - [follow this link](https://tinyurl.com/3k6bcv6r) \*\*** Join us at the **Thoughtworks Barcelona office** for an inspiring panel **discussion celebrating the journeys of women in technology**. In partnership with Factoría F5, an NGO providing training and tech career opportunities while promoting talent, diversity, and inclusion in IT, we’ll explore the challenges, successes, and pathways of women pursuing careers in IT and tech – creating a space for learning, connection, and empowerment. **Featured Speakers:** * **[Nicole Btesh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebtesh/)** \- Lead Experience Designer\, Thoughtworks * **[Rosa Palli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-palli-05a3a421/)** \- Senior Mobile Developer\, Thoughtworks * **[Noelia Torres](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelia-torres-ba%C3%B1os-473377138/)** \- CEO\, Factoria F5 * **[Yeraldín Salazar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-salazar-5bb1971b0/)** \- Cybersecurity Trainer\, Factoría F5 Together, we’ll dive into real experiences of women navigating the tech landscape, from breaking into the industry, overcoming barriers, and building impactful careers, to sharing strategies for growth and leadership. Come connect, learn, and be part of a growing network of women shaping the future of technology. **Spaces are limited - register now to secure your spot!** **\*\* REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY - [follow this link](https://tinyurl.com/3k6bcv6r) \*\***

La Green Software Foundation colabora en la difusión del evento organizado por Green AI Barcelona, en la que se presentará el proyecto GAISSA, de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. [Optimizing AI Inference: How to Cut Costs, Latency & Energy, jue, 12 mar 2026, 18:30 | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/green-ai-barcelona/events/313278330/) Consideramos que esta charla será del interés de los miembros del grupo de MeetUp de Barcelona. La asistencia es libre y presencial. Apuntarse directamente en el evento original. **NO APUNTARSE EN ESTE EVENTO**

**THE WHITE VILLA · International Rooftop Evening** ✨ An informal international gathering in a private villa above Barcelona. This evening is designed for natural conversations in a carefully curated setting. People from different backgrounds come together to meet, talk and connect without pressure, fixed dynamics or forced icebreakers. You move freely between conversations, speak at your own pace and let the atmosphere unfold naturally as the sun sets over the city. It’s a relaxed way to practice languages and build real connections while sharing a drink in a space that feels both welcoming and intentional. As the evening progresses, the energy shifts gently from conversation to shared moments, always maintaining a balanced and respectful atmosphere. Ideal for: **– Meeting international and local people** **– Practicing languages in real-life context** **– Expanding your social circle** **– Discovering a hidden hillside venue** This is not a class, and it’s not a loud party. It’s a social evening in a private villa with panoramic views over Barcelona, where work, culture and social life blend naturally. Price: 10€ **Includes up to three glasses of wine. Payment at the entrance.** **[More information](https://www.meetup.com/the-white-villa/events/313189775/)**

🚨 **Las inscripciones se realizan únicamente vía Eventbrite**, así que no te olvides de obtener tu ticket en **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** La IA está acelerando los tiempos y transformando las metodologías que usábamos hasta ayer. Es el momento de poner en común cómo queremos que evolucione nuestra profesión. El futuro del sector tecnológico lo construimos entre todas las personas que formamos la comunidad. ¿Y qué mejor que hacerlo con un Open Space para toda la comunidad crafter, el primero de 2026? 🙌 Como viene siendo habitual, lo realizaremos en [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programación más innovador que siempre está dispuesto a acoger eventos de la comunidad. En esta ocasión nos hemos juntado con las comunidades [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/"), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/ "https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/") y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/ "https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/") para conseguir que sea más que especial. ¡Esperamos verte el 14 de marzo! 🦄 *** 🚨 **Registrations are made only via Eventbrite**, so don't forget to get your ticket at **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** AI is accelerating timelines and transforming the methodologies we used until yesterday. It’s time to come together and discuss how we want our profession to evolve. The future of the tech sector is built by all the people who make up the community. And what better way to do it than with an Open Space for the entire crafter community, the first one of 2026? 🙌 We will do it at [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), the most innovative programming campus, always willing to host community events. This time we’ve teamed up with the [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) and [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) communities to make it extra special. See you March 14th! 🦄 *** 🚨 **Les inscripcions es realitzen únicament via Eventbrite**, així que no t'oblidis de treure l'entrada a **👉 [https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870](https://www.eventbrite.es/e/1983993467870) 👈** La IA està accelerant els temps i transformant les metodologies que fèiem servir fins ahir. És el moment de posar en comú com volem que evolucioni la nostra professió. El futur del sector tecnològic el construïm entre totes les persones que formem la comunitat. I què millor que fer-ho amb un Open Space per a tota la comunitat crafter, el primer del 2026? 🙌 Com és habitual, ho farem a [42 Barcelona](https://www.42barcelona.com/), el campus de programació més innovador que sempre està disposat a acollir esdeveniments de la comunitat. En aquesta ocasió ens hem unit amb les comunitats [Ladies in Product](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ladies-in-product/about/), [Lean Agile Barcelona](https://www.meetup.com/leanagilebarcelona/) y [Women Techmakers](https://www.wtmbarcelona.com/) per aconseguir que sigui més que especial. Ens veiem el 14 de Març! 🦄

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

⬇️ Únete a nuestro Grupo de Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpaOmS5kLgQJu0TabAPBpd) ⬇️ Estamos en Instagram [www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad](http://www.instagram.com/redconsciencia_comunidad) **Conferencia ✨ Desarrollo Personal con Programación Neuro-Lingüística (PNL)** La verdadera transformación no ocurre por azar: es el resultado de comprender y aplicar principios que impulsan el cambio profundo y sostenible. En esta conferencia exploraremos las bases psicológicas, emocionales y estratégicas que permiten transformar nuestra vida personal y profesional. Abordaremos: * El papel de la **mentalidad** y las creencias en el cambio. * La importancia de la **claridad de objetivos** y la visión personal. * Herramientas de **Programación Neurolingüística (PNL)** y coaching para reprogramar hábitos y patrones. * Cómo gestionar las emociones y estados internos para potenciar el rendimiento. * Estrategias para mantener la motivación y la disciplina a largo plazo. * El papel de los valores y el propósito como guía personal Basada en aportaciones de referentes como **Tony Robbins**, **Robert Dilts**, **Carol Dweck** y en técnicas probadas en el desarrollo humano. **Colaboración**: 5€ (costes de sala y organización) **Ponente**: Alejandro Alonso - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aalonsoas/) **Formato**: Presencial y participativo. Conferencia + preguntas. Una oportunidad para descubrir las claves que pueden marcar un antes y un después en tu crecimiento y resultados.

This event has been merged into the main Rooftop International Meeting. [Please RSVP here](https://www.meetup.com/the-white-villa/events/311904044/?slug=the-white-villa&eventId=311904044) **THE WHITE VILLA · International Rooftop Evening** ✨ An informal international gathering in a private villa above Barcelona. This evening is designed for natural conversations in a carefully curated setting. People from different backgrounds come together to meet, talk and connect without pressure, fixed dynamics or forced icebreakers. You move freely between conversations, speak at your own pace and let the atmosphere unfold naturally as the sun sets over the city. It’s a relaxed way to practice languages and build real connections while sharing a drink in a space that feels both welcoming and intentional. As the evening progresses, the energy shifts gently from conversation to shared moments, always maintaining a balanced and respectful atmosphere. Ideal for: **– Meeting international and local people** **– Practicing languages in real-life context** **– Expanding your social circle** **– Discovering a hidden hillside venue** This is not a class, and it’s not a loud party. It’s a social evening in a private villa with panoramic views over Barcelona, where work, culture and social life blend naturally. Price: 10€ **Includes up to three glasses of wine. Payment at the entrance.** **[More information](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GpKiIgR6ffS3hOmDw7A8GD)** +34 600 416 780

Volvemos con un nuevo evento de **Power BI & Fabric Barcelona**, esta vez en **Pallejà**, con una mañana pensada para acercar el uso del dato a la realidad del negocio y compartir experiencias prácticas desde la comunidad. El evento contará con **un único track**, con sesiones accesibles y casos reales, pensadas tanto para perfiles técnicos como para personas que utilizan Power BI en su día a día 📊 🕒 **Agenda** **09:30 – 10:00 \| Bienvenida** Apertura del evento y bienvenida por parte de la organización de Power BI & Fabric Barcelona 👋 **10:00 – 10:50 \| Cómo un cuadro de mando en Power BI puede ayudar a pequeños comercios a tomar mejores decisiones** Adriana de Carvalho Martins y Valeria Dávila Los pequeños comercios suelen tener los datos repartidos en distintas fuentes y sin una visión clara. En esta sesión se muestra cómo un dashboard bien diseñado en Power BI puede centralizar la información, facilitar el análisis y apoyar decisiones diarias de forma sencilla y efectiva 🛍️📈 **10:50 – 11:20 \| Pausa** Descanso para tomar algo y comentar las primeras impresiones con otros asistentes ☕️ **11:20 – 12:10 \| Ni columnas ni barras: los gráficos que harán despegar tu negocio** Iván Arribas En esta sesión descubriremos que no todo son gráficos de columnas, líneas y barras en Power BI. Existen algunos tipos de visuales que pueden ayudar a que nuestros KPIs llamen a la acción y puedan revitalizar nuestro negocio. ¿Te atreves a descubrirlos? 🚀 **12:10 – 13:00 \| CI/CD en Microsoft Fabric: estrategias de integración y despliegue** Miguel Troyano Redondo y Adriana de Carvalho Martins En esta sesión se explican estrategias prácticas de CI/CD aplicadas a Microsoft Fabric, abordando cómo automatizar despliegues, mejorar la calidad de los desarrollos y ganar trazabilidad en entornos modernos de datos ⚙️ **13:00 – 13:30 \| Networking** Espacio final para charlar con los ponentes, compartir experiencias y conectar con otros profesionales del dato en un ambiente distendido 🤝 Un evento cercano, práctico y enfocado a compartir conocimiento real desde la comunidad para la comunidad. ¡Te esperamos en Pallejà! 🎉

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🌸 **ENGLISH below)** Avui posem rumb a l'oblidada comarca del Baix Segrià... un territori gèlid a l'hivern, molt càlid a l'estiu, rumb a la Catalunya deserta on només uns quants centenars de pagesos treballen la terra i cultiven molta de la fruita que menjarem aquest estiu... En aquestes terres àrides... i només durant dues setmanes es produeix **un dels espectacles més extraordinaris de la natura: la floració del presseguers! La visió de la catifa de color rosat pels camps amb milers de presseguers florits és un espectacle pels ulls... únic i increïble i un regal també... per a l'ànima!** 🌸 🌸 🌸 **Característiques de la ruta:** 12km molt fàcils per camins entre camps de cultiu bàsicament plans (160m de desnivell). **Preu:** **25€ x l'excursió** **+ 15€ pel transport** (es paga directament al conductor) **= TOTAL 40€.** **Targeta *Nature Connect*... cada 10 rutes, 1 gratis!** **El preu inclou guiatge ruta sender per guia titulat + assegurança d'accidents + RC... Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!** **🥪 Què cal portar?** * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya * Roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * Bastons opcionals ❗️ **Política de cancel·lació:** * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🚜 **CASTELLANO** 🌸 Hoy ponemos rumbo a la olvidada comarca del Baix Segrià... un territorio gélido durante el invierno, muy cálido en verano... rumbo a **la Catalunya desierta donde unos pocos payeses trabajan la tierra y cultivan mucha de la fruta que comeremos este verano...** En estas áridas tierras... y sólo durante un par de semanas, se produce **uno de los espectáculos más extraordinarios de la naturaleza: la floración de los melocotoneros! La visión de la alfombra de color rosado de los campos con miles de melocotoneros en flor es para la vista un espectáculo... y para el alma... un gran regalo!** 🌸 🌸 🌸 ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25€ excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al/a la conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta *Nature Connect*:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌸🌳 **ENGLISH** 🌸🌸 **As the winter comes to an end, the peach tree begins its flowering stage.** This is the first great step in the stages of the fruit. **The fields in Aitona fill only during a couple of weeks with an impressive pink colour, a burst of colour that will leave you breathless!** If you would like to hear the poetry of nature or you are just a fan of the song "La vie en rose"... you can't miss out today's proposal to discover a marvelous natural sight! 🌸 **Hike characteristics:** 12 very easy kilometers through mostly flat fields, only 160 elevation gain. ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * ***Nature Connect* Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Mountain/hiking shoes * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

**Welcome to our first 📸 COFFEE TALK SERIES of the Year!!!!** A focused creative session for photographers & creators who want honest feedback and meaningful growth. Join us at Pangea Coffee Shop for an intimate portfolio review evening — where we share work, exchange perspectives, and elevate each other. Supportive. Constructive. Real. Beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals — all are welcome. –––––––––– EVENT DETAILS Location: [Pangea Coffee Shop](https://www.instagram.com/pangeacafebcn) Calle Llull 389, 08019 Barcelona, Spain Meeting Point: Inside the café Group Size: Limited to 8–12 participants for deeper feedback Please support the venue by ordering a drink. –––––––––– **SESSION FORMAT** **Welcome & Introductions** Quick intro round — who you are and what kind of photography or creative work you focus on. **Portfolio Review Rounds** Each participant shares 5–10 selected images. We’ll offer constructive feedback, insights, and creative suggestions in a respectful and supportive format. **Open Discussion** Questions about editing, sequencing, style, pricing, presentation, or creative direction. –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** This isn’t a class. It’s not a competition. It’s a constructive feedback space. We share. We reflect. We improve. Please bring your portfolio ready to show on your laptop, tablet, or printed format. –––––––––– WHAT TO EXPECT Bring your: • 5–10 selected images [(you can upload your files on google drive here)](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10G4FNu2bHJU3qMClredQlD98CCMMForN?usp=sharing) • Laptop or tablet (optional) • Printed copy (optional) • Open mindset Come prepared to both give and receive feedback. –––––––––– STAY CONNECTED 📍 Join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDphol4BTdR4iuMdoH9Sw3?mode=gi_t)for updates. 📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity ](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity/)and tag us in your work. –––––––––– **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. Barcelona is where it all began. –––––––––– Good coffee. Honest feedback. Stronger portfolios. See you in Barcelona. ☕

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!

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

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

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!

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.

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)

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!*** Food and drinks will be available. There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days. How it works: * Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event. * Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series! **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017