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WordPress is more than just a tool to build websites. It is a global movement that powers over **43% of the internet**. But what happens behind the dashboard? Whether you are a freelancer, a student, an agency owner, or someone just starting their web journey, understanding the **WordPress Ecosystem** is the key to unlocking global career opportunities and building a local network right here in Pokhara. In this session, we will dive into how the community works, why it is essential for your professional growth, and how you can get involved. **What We will Discuss:** * **The Global Ecosystem:** Understanding the players, from hosting companies and plugin developers to the volunteers who build the core software. * **Why Community Matters:** How being active in the WordPress community can lead to remote jobs, mentorship, and high-value networking. * **WordPress in 2026:** A look at the current trends and how our local Pokhara community fits in. * **Road to WordCamp Nepal:** A special briefing on the upcoming WordCamp Nepal 2026 in Butwal (Jan 23–24). We will discuss travel plans, what to expect, and how to prepare for the Contributor Day! **Who Should Attend?** * **Beginners:** Curious about what WordPress is and how to start a career. * **Developers & Designers:** Looking to expand their network and contribute to open source. * **Business Owners:** Interested in understanding the platform that runs their business. * **Students:** Eager to explore remote work opportunities in the tech world.

WordPress is more than just a tool to build websites. It is a global movement that powers over **43% of the internet**. But what happens behind the dashboard? Whether you are a freelancer, a student, an agency owner, or someone just starting their web journey, understanding the **WordPress Ecosystem** is the key to unlocking global career opportunities and building a local network right here in Pokhara. In this session, we will dive into how the community works, why it is essential for your professional growth, and how you can get involved. **What We will Discuss:** * **The Global Ecosystem:** Understanding the players, from hosting companies and plugin developers to the volunteers who build the core software. * **Why Community Matters:** How being active in the WordPress community can lead to remote jobs, mentorship, and high-value networking. * **WordPress in 2026:** A look at the current trends and how our local Pokhara community fits in. * **Road to WordCamp Nepal:** A special briefing on the upcoming WordCamp Nepal 2026 in Butwal (Jan 23–24). We will discuss travel plans, what to expect, and how to prepare for the Contributor Day! **Who Should Attend?** * **Beginners:** Curious about what WordPress is and how to start a career. * **Developers & Designers:** Looking to expand their network and contribute to open source. * **Business Owners:** Interested in understanding the platform that runs their business. * **Students:** Eager to explore remote work opportunities in the tech world.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

* Who Can Attend * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meetings are free and open to the public! All developers; professional, student, and hobbiest are welcome and encouraged to attend. * When we meet * The Central Ohio .Net Developers Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. * Where we meet * Please check our Meetup group link below for location details! * Join our Meetup Group * https://www.meetup.com/Central-Ohio-NET-Developers-Group-CONDG/

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

Our hybrid event takes place both as a face-to-face and as an online meeting using the GoToMeeting software application: [ ](http://app.goto.com/meeting/449766181)[CinMIC LINK](https://meet.goto.com/449766181). This club is an operating stock investment club, open to the public as an educational opportunity. Each month this club covers an investment educational topic or presents a teaching segment. Stocks are discussed and studied. This month's educational topic will be a presentation on portfolio guidelines by Rich Alden. Our stock study will be U.S. Lime and Minerals (USLM) presented by member Allan Chestnut. We end the meeting with a "Talkin' Stocks" segment with quick overviews of Addus Home Care Corporation (ADUS) and Ferrari (RACE). Investors at all levels are welcome at the face-to-face meeting or online by using this[ ](http://app.goto.com/meeting/449766181)[CinMIC LINK](https://meet.goto.com/449766181). Get to know fellow investors!

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)