Skip to content

Authenticity

Meet other local people interested in Authenticity: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Authenticity group.
pin icon
0
members
people1 icon
0
groups

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Check out authenticity events happening today here. These are in-person gatherings where you can meet fellow enthusiasts and participate in activities right now.

Discover all the authenticity events taking place this week here. Plan ahead and join exciting meetups throughout the week.

Absolutely! Find authenticity events near your location here. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.

Authenticity Events Today

Join in-person Authenticity events happening right now

Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking. --- 👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room. --- Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
IndĂ­tsd 2026-ot argentin tangĂłval! Nincs szĂŒksĂ©ged semmilyen elƑzetes tĂĄnctudĂĄsra, Ă©s egyedĂŒl vagy pĂĄrban is jelentkezhetsz! VĂĄrunk szeretettel minden tangĂłzni vĂĄgyĂłt! OktatĂł: Szeghalmi Endre KezdĂ©s: 2026. jan. 12., hĂ©tfƑ 20:00 – 21:00. Az ĂłrĂĄk minden hĂ©tfƑn ugyanebben az idƑpontban folytatĂłdnak. HelyszĂ­n: Roxy StĂșdiĂł, TĂĄtra u. 4. JelentkezĂ©s Ă©s tovĂĄbbi infĂłk: A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon talĂĄlsz minden rĂ©szletet, Ă©s itt tudsz regisztrĂĄlni. ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Start 2026 with Argentine tango! No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango! Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM Classes will continue every Monday at the same time. Venue: Roxy Studio, TĂĄtra u. 4. Registration and more information: [www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere** Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall? Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+). No prior experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to move đŸ’Ș **Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian *** ### đŸ”č Monday — Bouldering (Low Wall) Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement. 🕔 **17:00–18:40** 📍 Mountex, 1134 Budapest, VĂĄci Ășt 19 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 4000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3500 HUF * Children under 14: 2290 HUF Equipment rental available on site. *** ### đŸ”č Thursday — Rope Climbing (15 m Wall) Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor. 🕔 **17:00–19:00** 📍 BigWall, 1047 Budapest, KĂĄrolyi IstvĂĄn u. 10 📌 **Pre-registration required** **Training:** 5000 HUF / person **Gym entry (paid separately):** * Adults: 3990 HUF * Students (under 26): 2990 HUF * Children under 14: 1990 HUF All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym. *** ### ⭐ Why join? * Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching * Small groups and personal attention * Adults & kids train together * Safe environment and clear instruction * Great way to get stronger and meet active people * In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors** *** ### 💳 Regular climbers If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass: **29,000 HUF — 8 consecutive sessions** *** 👉 **Sign up in advance — spots are limited.** Feel free to message me if you have questions!
Board Game Night at Pacsi
Board Game Night at Pacsi
Come and play boardgames with others in English! This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/jatszohazprojekt?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1649367082889890) for more information. We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile! ***Important*** **This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260309). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own — — — Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)
Salsa Dance Beginners Course
Salsa Dance Beginners Course
Welcome to Salsa Made Easy! Learn salsa step by step with our beginner-friendly classes. Perfect for men and women who want to dance confidently, have fun, and enjoy the rhythm of Latin dance Classes are every Monday from 18:30-20:00 \*\*Classes are in English only\*\* 4 weeks class-26000FT Single classes-7500FT Can't join our weekly classes? No problem you can learn from the comfort of your home with our online beginners classes, check it out www.salsamadeeasy.com

Authenticity Events This Week

Discover what is happening in the next few days

Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✹
Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✹
**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!** **What to expect** * Casual vibes * Networking & community activities * A mix of general and technical talks & discussions * Drinks & snacks **↗ [Luma](https://luma.com/j77fxzdn)** *🧭 Make sure to check out "**How to Find Us**" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to access the space* 📑**Agenda** 🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm** * Arrivals * Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF) 🕱**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm** Ethereum's Scaling Roadmap - PĂ©ter Garamvölgyi⁩ (Scroll) 🕱**7:45 pm - 10:00 pm** * Open discussions, community activities and networking The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬 *Az elsƑdleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de termĂ©szetesen prĂłbĂĄlunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problĂ©mĂĄt jelent, van lehetƑsĂ©g kĂ©rdĂ©sre, vagy az elƑadĂĄsok utĂĄn diskurzusra.* **Organizers and sponsors** * Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation) * Guild.xyz
Meditation (English)
Meditation (English)
Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.
F*ck The Small Talk #1 ✹
F*ck The Small Talk #1 ✹
Clicking Attend on Meetup ***does not guarantee*** you a ticket. Make sure to click below to confirm your spot :) *** [ Sign up here to grab your ticket](https://luma.com/ftstbudapest1) *** **RSVP ≠** **ticket**. A paid ticket is required to attend. On your phone and **can’t click**? Click the link in the comments! F\*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and is now in **Budapest!** ✹ **WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?** FTST is an out-of-the-box **social experience** where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk! Join us for **games**, **talks**, and **connections** with **friends you haven’t met yet**. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Budapest every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. ✹ **HOW DOES IT WORK?** We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll be guided by an experienced host (Keely, you'll love her!) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. **✹ HOW TO JOIN?** **[Take 1 minute to sign up](https://luma.com/ftstbudapest1)** On your phone and can’t click? Click the link in the comments :) Our events are **limited to 30 handpicked guests** to ensure a cozy atmosphere. **Confirm your spot on the link above** to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform) NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will ❀) **✹ HOW MUCH IS IT?** The cost to attend is HUF 5,900 (early bird) HUF 6,900 (general), and includes the following: 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities Light **snacks** to keep the energy going Access to the **Llamas** **in** **Budapest** WhatsApp group A space to meet **new** **people** in the least boring way possible Supporting our **mission** to slowly eliminate small talk around the world *( also includes those pesky **ticket fees**!)* **✹ WHERE IS IT?** We host our events in awesome bars across the city. We only **reveal the exact location** upon confirmation. **✹ WHAT THEY SAY** “This is the kind of activity **humanity needs every weekend**. Thank you for all.” *\- Sonya* “F\*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from *"Where are you from?"* to *"When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?"* and I think **that's beautiful.**” \- Monika "It’s a **wonderful** **experience**, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." \- Sara **[Read our 170+ Google reviews here](https://goo.gl/maps/TpZy77bfPFkGoikn7)** *(we ain't your typical meetup)* **✹ FAQ** **‱ Can I come alone?** Of course, everyone does! **‱ Can I be late?** Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow. **‱ I signed up but never got an invite. Why?** We usually get a high volume of sign-ups, yet we like keeping it cozy & only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings **‱ Is this a networking or dating event?** Nope! Think of us as the *anti-networking* and *anti-speed dating* event. There’s no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. It’s all about authentic connection, no business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesn’t mean it *can’t* happen, it’s just not the intention!) \-\-\- \* Location is only revealed to ticket holders! \* Age guide, 22-39 years old (only a reference of what you expect, not a limit ) ***This event is a no-phone experience.*** We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'where are you from?' a million times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in nearly 20 cities, including London, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and Vancouver!  We're part of the Epic Llama Universe. We design out-of-the-box experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and human connection. We're on a mission to make boring brilliant! \*\*\* Follow us on[ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/epic.llama/) Our [website](https://epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk)[ ](https://epicllama.com/)
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!* MiĂ©rt rĂĄkkeltƑ az alkoholfogyasztĂĄs? És mi az univerzum kĂ©t legnagyobb rejtĂ©lye? A mĂĄrciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderĂŒl. **Az alkohol rĂĄkkeltƑ hatĂĄsĂĄnak nyomĂĄban** *SzĂŒts DĂĄvid – HUN-REN TTK, MolekulĂĄris ÉlettudomĂĄnyi IntĂ©zet, Genom StabilitĂĄs KutatĂłcsoport* Az alkoholfogyasztĂĄs ismerten rĂĄkkeltƑ, de vajon miĂ©rt? KutatĂłcsoportunk az etanol fƑ bomlĂĄstermĂ©kĂ©nek, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatĂĄsĂĄt vizsgĂĄlta sejttenyĂ©szetekben. Az ĂĄltalunk talĂĄlt hatĂĄs enyhe, de egyĂ©rtelmƱ: DNS-törĂ©sekre utalĂł genomi ĂĄtrendezƑdĂ©seket talĂĄltuk sejtvonalakon vĂ©gzett kĂ­sĂ©rletekben, Ă©s ugyanilyen mutĂĄciĂłk alkoholfogyasztĂĄssal valĂł asszociĂĄciĂłjĂĄt gyomorrĂĄk esetekben. Az eredmĂ©nyek alapjĂĄn az acetaldehid DNS-törĂ©seket elƑidĂ©zve okozhat olyan vĂĄltozĂĄsokat a testi sejtek gĂ©nĂĄllomĂĄnyĂĄban, amelyek hozzĂĄjĂĄrulnak a tumorok kialakulĂĄsĂĄhoz. **Az univerzum kĂ©t nagy rejtĂ©lye: a sötĂ©t energia Ă©s a Hubble-feszĂŒltsĂ©g** *Raffai PĂ©ter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai TanszĂ©k* A fizikai kozmolĂłgia alapvetĂ©se, hogy a vilĂĄgegyetem nagy lĂ©ptĂ©kben homogĂ©n. Einstein ĂĄltalĂĄnos relativitĂĄselmĂ©lete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tĂĄgul, vagyis a kozmikus tĂĄvolsĂĄgok -pĂ©ldĂĄul a galaxisok között- mindenĂŒtt azonos ĂŒtemben nƑnek. A növekedĂ©s mai ĂŒteme, a Hubble-ĂĄllandĂł, a tĂĄgulĂĄstörtĂ©net kulcsparamĂ©tere - az univerzum korĂĄt is Ƒ ĂĄrulja el. A legkĂŒlönfĂ©lĂ©bb megfigyelĂ©sekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmolĂłgiai modell illeszkedik leginkĂĄbb; eszerint a tĂĄgulĂĄs mintegy 5 milliĂĄrd Ă©ve lassulĂłbĂłl gyorsulĂłba vĂĄltott ĂĄt, egy ismeretlen összetevƑ, a sötĂ©t energia hatĂĄsĂĄra. A sötĂ©t energia mellett a kozmolĂłgia legĂ©getƑbb kihĂ­vĂĄsĂĄvĂĄ a "Hubble-feszĂŒltsĂ©g" vĂĄlt: a Hubble-ĂĄllandĂł kĂŒlönbözƑ mĂ©rĂ©si mĂłdszerekkel kĂ©tfĂ©le Ă©rtĂ©kƱnek adĂłdik. Vajon ez csak mĂ©rĂ©si hiba? Vagy forradalom elƑjele a kozmolĂłgiĂĄban? És lehet a kĂ©t nagy rejtĂ©lynek közös feloldĂĄsa?
Expert Office Hours - powered by OUVC
Expert Office Hours - powered by OUVC
**A RÉSZVÉTELHEZ KÉRJÜK, REGISZTRÁLJ ITT:** [https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b](https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b) Van egy startup ötleted, vagy mĂĄr Ă©pĂ­ted a vĂĄllalkozĂĄsod, de jĂłl jönne nĂ©hĂĄny tapasztalt szakĂ©rtƑ visszajelzĂ©se? đŸ€” MĂĄrcius 13-ĂĄn Expert Office Hourst szervezĂŒnk a Puzl CowOrKingben, ahol több innovĂĄciĂłs ökoszisztĂ©ma-szereplƑvel egyĂŒtt vĂĄrunk benneteket. Az esemĂ©ny sorĂĄn lehetƑsĂ©getek lesz feltenni a kĂ©rdĂ©seiteket, szakĂ©rtƑi visszajelzĂ©st kĂ©rni a startupotok helyzetĂ©rƑl, vagy ĂĄtbeszĂ©lni konkrĂ©t ĂŒzleti, jogi Ă©s tƑkebevonĂĄsi tĂ©mĂĄkat. A megszokott office hours beszĂ©lgetĂ©sek mellett egy rövid bemutatkozĂł blokkot is tartunk, ahol jobban is megismerhetitek szakĂ©rtƑinket. Akik velĂŒnk tartanak: đŸ”č Dr. SzabĂł AndrĂĄs: Startupokra specializĂĄlĂłdott ĂŒgyvĂ©d, aki rendszeresen segĂ­t az alapĂ­tĂłknak eligazodni a jogi kĂ©rdĂ©sekben, a cĂ©galapĂ­tĂĄstĂłl a befektetĂ©si megĂĄllapodĂĄsokig. đŸ”č IstvĂĄn Zsolt: Az Initium Venture Labs technolĂłgia transzfer mendezsere, több mint 25 Ă©v tapasztalattal K+F+I projektek vezetĂ©sĂ©ben, aki akadĂ©miai Ă©s ipari környezetben egyarĂĄnt dolgozott innovĂĄciĂłs programok Ă©s ökoszisztĂ©mĂĄk fejlesztĂ©sĂ©n. đŸ”č SzĂĄntĂł KĂĄroly: Az UniPrisma Venture Studio alapĂ­tĂłja Ă©s vezĂ©rigazgatĂłja, aki egyetemekkel Ă©s befektetƑkkel egyĂŒttmƱködve segĂ­t kutatĂĄsi eredmĂ©nyekbƑl befektetĂ©sre kĂ©sz deep tech vĂĄllalkozĂĄsokat Ă©pĂ­teni. 📅 2026\. mĂĄrcius 13\. \(pĂ©ntek\) \| 9:30–13:00 📍 Puzl CowOrKing Budapest Ha kĂ©rdĂ©setek van a startupotokkal, ĂŒzleti modellel vagy a következƑ lĂ©pĂ©sekkel kapcsolatban, Ă©rdemes csatlakozni. 😉
Technical Debt & Product Management in the AI era
Technical Debt & Product Management in the AI era
We’ll dive into how Product Management is evolving in the AI era, and how technical debt can be managed strategically. First, Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) will talk about the AI adoption: how roles are changing, where decision-making sits, and how to build teams that can ship with speed and clarity in an AI-shaped world. ​Then, Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) will talk about winning in high-growth environments by rethinking legacy constraints. He reframes technical debt as a strategic capital allocation decision—not a code quality flaw—and shows how to measure the tradeoff between legacy drag and speed-to-market. Learn when to intentionally take on debt to capture market share, how to empower teams without formal authority, and how to balance compliance with bold growth bets—leaving with a playbook to turn technical constraints into competitive advantage. ​Schedule: * ​18:00-18:30 - Arrival + Intro by GergƑ Horányi (Wise) * ​18:30-19:00 - Anna Szell (Product Manager at PostHog) -- **Product Management in the AI era** * ​19:00-19:30 - Nilan Peiris (CPO at Wise) — **Technical Debt as a High-Yield Strategic Lever** * ​19:30-21:00 - Drinks, Pizza, Networking ​About the speakers **[Anna Szell](https://hu.linkedin.com/in/annaszell) (Product Manager) @ PostHog** ​Anna Szell is a Product Manager at PostHog. She brings a growth focus and product analytics-first lens to modern PM. Previously she worked at Craft Docs, Shapr3D and Skyscanner. ​ **[Nilan Peiris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilanpeiris/) (Chief Product Officer) @ Wise** ​Nilan Peiris is the Chief Product Officer at Wise, where he oversees product strategy to help the company scale and achieve its mission. He joined the organization in 2014 as VP Growth, playing a key role in its expansion after having already supported Wise’s journey as an advisor since 2012. His work focuses on building global platforms that solve complex financial problems for international customers. Prior to Wise, Nilan served as VP Growth at HouseTrip, where he was in charge of scaling the company’s presence across the European market. He also held the role of Chief Marketing Technology Officer at Holiday Extras, leading all areas of technology, marketing, and customer acquisition .Beyond his executive roles, he advises a number of early-stage startups on growth strategies and gaining market traction.
Hooked on a Feeling: EDR-ek, ETW Ă©s AMSI alulnĂ©zetbƑl
Hooked on a Feeling: EDR-ek, ETW Ă©s AMSI alulnĂ©zetbƑl
Ebben az elƑadĂĄsban 3–4 vezetƑ EDR mƱködĂ©sĂ©t vizsgĂĄljuk meg technikai szinten: hogyan hookoljĂĄk a rendszer DLL-eket, hogyan hasznĂĄlnak ETW-t Ă©s mikĂ©nt integrĂĄljĂĄk az AMSI-t. Az elƑadĂĄs bemutatja a patch/bypass alapelveit is, gyakorlati pĂ©ldĂĄkon keresztĂŒl. CĂ©lunk egy erƑs technikai alap megadĂĄsa azoknak, akik mĂ©lyebben szeretnĂ©nek elindulni az EDR-ek elemzĂ©sĂ©nek Ă©s megkerĂŒlĂ©sĂ©nek vilĂĄgĂĄban. ElƑadĂł: Django.

Authenticity Events Near You

Connect with your local Authenticity community

Dinner After the Movie:  Dinner at FUGU SUSHI After Project Hail Mary!
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner at FUGU SUSHI After Project Hail Mary!
A great movie deserves a great dinner! Join us after PROJECT HAIL MARY for another fun and tasty dinner at a CMG-favorite restaurant, FUGU SUSHI! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: FUGU SUSHI: Fugu Sushi offers a truly authentic experience that keeps customers (and the Movie Group) coming back for more. They offer an extensive menu with a delightful array of options and something for everyone! From their top-rated sushi, to tasty appetizers, soups, salads, bento boxes, tempura, delicious teriyaki dishes (including chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, vegetable and more), and vegetarian and vegan options, you’ll be certain to find something you love! MENU: https://www.fugusushicolumbus.com/menus RSVP: An RSVP here means you're signed up for the DINNER portion of this event. Seating is limited. If you also plan to join for the movie, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the movie portion of this event. For the movie, we'll meet in the theater lobby at 2:10pm for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing. Advance ticket purchase for the movie is advised. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
The Listening Room — First Gathering
The Listening Room — First Gathering
**The Listening Room — First Gathering** So much of life happens in loud spaces and quick conversations that never quite go beneath the surface. The Listening Room is meant to be the opposite of that — a quieter space where people can slow down, talk honestly, and actually listen to one another. For this first gathering, we’ll meet in a small group and explore a simple conversation prompt together. The goal isn’t debate or performance — just thoughtful conversation and the chance to connect with others in a genuine way. Our prompt for this gathering will be: **When have you felt truly seen or understood by another person?** Everyone will have the opportunity to share if they’d like, but there’s absolutely no pressure — listening is just as valuable as speaking here. We’re keeping the group intentionally small so the conversation can feel relaxed and natural. Looking forward to meeting you. — Benny
BeComing Circle Initiates
BeComing Circle Initiates
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Meeting Room 2b, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. We desirere to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and all members are treated with compassion and respect. All backgrounds are welcome.
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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