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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.

*“If children were brought into the world by an act of pure reason alone, would the human race continue to exist?"* Arthur Schopenhauer. Antinatalism asks an uncomfortable question: **Is it morally justified to bring a new person into existence?** In a world marked by suffering, uncertainty, inequality, and social fragility, some philosophers argue that *not being born* may be better than being born at all. This session explores antinatalism, through thinkers like Schopenhauer, and David Benatar. But this is no longer a purely philosophical question. Today, birth rates are collapsing across much of the world. States intervene through incentives, restrictions, and population engineering. Technology separates sex from pregnancy and reproduction from the human body itself. This session explores birth and antinatalism **at the intersection of philosophy, demography, politics, and technology**. **Introduction (15 minutes)** We start with a short introduction of the guests. **Questions to discuss: (1 hour and 45 minutes):** 1. Would you want to be born again? 2. Can it ever be ethical to impose life on someone **without their consent**? 3. Can we meaningfully say someone is “better or worse off” for never existing? 4. How much suffering is it enough to make life not worth starting? 5. Is it worse to risk suffering, or to deny existence entirely? 6. Does society pressure people into reproduction for economic or cultural survival? 7. If antinatalism is right, what follows? Adoption? Voluntary extinction? 8. Can creating a new life be a morally neutral act, or is it better continuing one that already exists? 9. Is having children an act of hope or an act of denial? 10. Can a society that stops reproducing still be a political community — or only an administrative one? is antinatalism politically destabilizing by definition? (Movie: The children of men, Hannah Arendt) 11. Would politics freeze without generational replacement? 12. Would immortality eliminate progress — or stabilize it? 13. Would immortal societies become conservative by default? 14. Is the “right to have a child” absolute—or should it be conditional? If adoption requires screening, why doesn’t biological parenthood? 15. What are the consequences if artificial wombs become viable? 16. What happens when reproduction becomes a technical process rather than a human one? (Recommended documentary: "The Man with 1000 Kids" on Netflix) 17. Was the One-Child Policy an ethical catastrophe — or a brutal but rational response to material limits? If overpopulation causes massive suffering, is coercive birth control ever morally defensible? 18. If parents screen embryos for severe diseases, is that eugenics — or responsibility? 19. Why is state-driven selection immoral, but market-driven selection acceptable? 20. Is the traditional nuclear family the only morally acceptable way to raise a child?

Please sign up in advance! Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s Best Pub Quiz! Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48 Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect: Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits! Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained. Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts . Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can! Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!

**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 - Péter 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 elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.* **Organizers and sponsors** * Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation) * Guild.xyz

Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül. Agenda: 17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció 18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi 19:15 - 20:00 Networking Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja! A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét. 🇺🇸 At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley. Agenda 17:30 – 18:00 Registration 18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi 19:15 – 20:00 Networking As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot. The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley. Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.

*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!* Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül. **Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában** *Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport* Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához. **Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség** *Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék* A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?

El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores. No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.

Hónapokig tartó készülés, innovatív ötletek és kitartó munka után elérkeztünk a **Futureproof Challenge** csúcspontjához, a **Döntőhöz**. Szeretettel meghívunk az út végére, ahol a legígéretesebb projektek mérik össze tudásukat a szakmai zsűri előtt. Látogatói jegy **19.990 Ft**, melyből **15%** kedvezményt biztosítunk a **MEETUPVIP** kupon kóddal. Jegyvásárlás az esemény oldalán: [https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/](https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/) Tarts velünk egy inspiráló délelőttön, ahol nemcsak a győzteseket ünnepeljük, hanem a jövőálló megoldásokat is! Az elmúlt hónapokban a csapatok keményen dolgoztak innovatív AI-megoldásaikon, melyek **valós üzleti problémákat** oldanak meg. Most eljött az idő, hogy a legjobbak színpadra lépjenek és meggyőzzék szakmai zsűrinket a Haris Park exkluzív környezetében. Program lejjebb, vagy részletek az esemény oldalán: [https://aikihivas.hu/donto](https://aikihivas.hu/donto) **Program** Mi vár rád a délelőtt folyamán? * 09:30 **Networking** ismerkedés, kapcsolatépítés kávé, péksütemények mellett * 10:00 **Köszöntő** nyitóbeszéd és a verseny összefoglalása * 10:30 **Pitchek** A Top 5 legjobb AI alkalmazás élő pitch eventje a szakmai zsűri előtt * 11:30 **Szünet** Kávészünet és kötetlen beszélgetés * 11:45 **Díjátadó** A Futureproof Builder díjak ünnepélyes átadása **Miért érdemes ott lenned?** Az esemény nem csupán egy verseny lezárása, hanem egy találkozási pont a hazai innovátorok, döntéshozók és az AI iránt elkötelezett szakemberek számára. **Inspiráló pitchek** A legújabb AI fejlesztések élő bemutatója a Top 5 döntőstől **AI üzleti jövő** Betekintés az AI üzleti alkalmazásának jövőjébe valós projektek alapján **Networking** Kapcsolatépítés innovátorokkal, döntéshozókkal és AI szakemberekkel **Exkluzív helyszín** A Haris Park elegáns környezete tökéletes hátteret biztosít az eseményhez

**A RÉSZVÉTELHEZ KÉRJÜK, REGISZTRÁLJ ITT:** [https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b](https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b) Van egy startup ötleted, vagy már építed a vállalkozásod, de jól jönne néhány tapasztalt szakértő visszajelzése? 🤔 Március 13-án Expert Office Hourst szervezünk a Puzl CowOrKingben, ahol több innovációs ökoszisztéma-szereplővel együtt várunk benneteket. Az esemény során lehetőségetek lesz feltenni a kérdéseiteket, szakértői visszajelzést kérni a startupotok helyzetéről, vagy átbeszélni konkrét üzleti, jogi és tőkebevonási témákat. A megszokott office hours beszélgetések mellett egy rövid bemutatkozó blokkot is tartunk, ahol jobban is megismerhetitek szakértőinket. Akik velünk tartanak: 🔹 Dr. Szabó András: Startupokra specializálódott ügyvéd, aki rendszeresen segít az alapítóknak eligazodni a jogi kérdésekben, a cégalapítástól a befektetési megállapodásokig. 🔹 István Zsolt: Az Initium Venture Labs technológia transzfer mendezsere, több mint 25 év tapasztalattal K+F+I projektek vezetésében, aki akadémiai és ipari környezetben egyaránt dolgozott innovációs programok és ökoszisztémák fejlesztésén. 🔹 Szántó Károly: Az UniPrisma Venture Studio alapítója és vezérigazgatója, aki egyetemekkel és befektetőkkel együttműködve segít kutatási eredményekből befektetésre kész deep tech vállalkozásokat építeni. 📅 2026\. március 13\. \(péntek\) \| 9:30–13:00 📍 Puzl CowOrKing Budapest Ha kérdésetek van a startupotokkal, üzleti modellel vagy a következő lépésekkel kapcsolatban, érdemes csatlakozni. 😉

\*\*A photography experience for women in transition Limited to max. 3 participants \*\* [https://healingtalkswoman.com/healing-photoshoot--film](https://healingtalkswoman.com/healing-photoshoot--film) [https://www.instagram.com/her.soul____?igsh=MWYwbGMydTBieGZqZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/her.soul____?igsh=MWYwbGMydTBieGZqZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) Her Soul is an unique portrait photography experience, where images are created through presence, gentle movement, and attention. The focus is photography. The difference is that we don’t rush into it. What is Her Soul? Her Soul is designed for women who are in a transitional phase of life: closing a chapter entering something new letting go redefining themselves choosing themselves again The portraits are not about posing or performance. They are about arrival. Images are created from who you are in this moment from your presence, your movement, your silence. How the session works This is a small group format (maximum 3 women), but each participant receives her own individual portrait session. The process includes: a short arrival and grounding phase gentle, guided movement to connect with your body individual portrait photography calm, focused attention throughout the session You will not be asked to share personal stories unless you choose to. There is no group discussion requirement. What you receive (per participant) Individual portrait photography session Personal attention and direction during the shoot A curated selection of retouched digital images (high resolution) A calm, safe, non-performative environment Practical details 📍 Location: Budapest (details shared after registration) ⏳ Duration: approx. 90 minutes total 👥 Group size: max. 3 participants 💰 Price (per person): • 1 participant: 48,000 HUF / 125 EUR person • 2 participants: 42,000 HUF / 110 EUR person • 3 participants: 38,000 HUF / 99 EUR person **About the creator** The session is led by Ruttner Kata Alina, editor and documentary filmmaker, creator of Healing Talks. Her work focuses on women’s inner stories, presence, and lived experience — translated into images, not concepts. Registration Participation is registration-based. To join, please write to: 📩 [alinaruttner@gmail.com](mailto:alinaruttner@gmail.com) Places are limited.

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

Hello everyone, Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading. ️Schedule 10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round 11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour 12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion Location Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there! **[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting) **[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions) **[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?) **[Contribution Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing)** (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)

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/)

Are you tired of smalltalk? Do you prefer intellectual conversations to partying? Do you like art movies? Are you somewhat of an introvert? Hi guys, I'm more than happy to say that we'll have our very first Cinema&Discussions this Friday from 6 p.m. at Toldi Cinema. Trailer: [https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM](https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4573ZkrbGCRcru6kYKKqNPLToGYQx3QVCRRR22rWD2_hnzT019wMlYF954WA_aem_mO_01hYoG9o0LWh1ualncA) Tickets: [https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62](https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5mD58lyqzz5w2oBK9YDjYSlGv22RORvcfOVTOxtSS8lrRf9Av2Q6AMiCjmRQ_aem_06cMLzhS2klR9gv0TlKvAw) . English audio, Hungarian subtitles. We do not need to sit close to each other, feel free to buy your tickets wherever you wish to sit. Event structure: 5.15-5.45 is pre-movie mingling, talking and time to grab your popcorn if you wish to (optional) 5.45-6.00 watching advertisement before the movie starts haha 6.00-8.30 watching the movie 8.30-11.45 (or until you want to) discussion (main part of the event!) at the Turkish restaurant near Nyugati (Budapest, Teréz krt. 62, 1066) or any nearby place (I'll update this event at 8.30 if we move to any other place). Let me know if you know any more suitable place by Thursday. You can join us just for the discussion part, if you've seen the movie before or just want to get inspiration to watch it. The event is free, just grab your own cinema ticket and drink afterwards for the discussion. Feel free to come&go as you wish to English is the common language, so the discussion part will be in English.

This session offers tools to bring balance to the body and mind for a holistic experience of inner wellbeing. The practices offered include: **Nadi Shuddhi**: A yogic practice that cleanses the nadis – the pathways through which pranic energy flows – resulting in a balanced system and psychological wellbeing. **Miracle of Mind Meditation**: A 7-minute guided meditation empowering you to take charge of your mental wellbeing. Daily practice brings health, dynamism, peace and well being. **Benefits**: Enhances vitality, focus, memory and productivity Stabilizes the body, mind and emotions Reduces stress and anxiety 1270 Brentnell Ave Columbus OH 43219 Contact:614-233-1892 columbus@ishausa.org Saturday,March14,2026 12.00 PM-1.00 PM 1 Hour session Free & Open to all <[Registration link](https://innerengineering.sadhguru.org/free-yoga?type=in-person)> Anyone ages 18+ can register and attend Ages: 12+ (those 12-17 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

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! ☀️

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

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

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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.