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Back2Business free 6 day career returners event. For marketing, comms and PR.
A free, in person, 6 day event for professionals looking to renter the marketing, PR and comms industry after a career break. Confidence and skills workshops, inspiring speakers, job search techniques, networking opportunities.
National Gallery Picture Hunt
Please aim to turn up for 1:00-1:30 when teams are being arranged. The Hunt starts at 1:30. You're losing search time if you're late! Bring a pen please.
**We meet outside the new Sainsburys entrance further down the building. I’ll be wearing a red Meetup cap.**
The National Gallery was founded in 1824, after the British government bought a collection of 38 pictures from the banker and collector John Julius Angerstein, consisting of Italian, Dutch and English works.
We have a unique take on Treasure Hunts that broadens your art knowledge while sleuthing around gallery rooms.
You are all presented with a sheet of 20 part images taken from paintings in a few adjoining designated rooms.
You will also have a map of the Gallery. The selected adjoining rooms are listed P, Q, R and S. The clipboard holder enters the room letter to note the image location.
Your collective mission is to find them. Usually it’s groups of three to four depending on numbers.
Or bring a team of up to three guests with you! Check previous winners and Hunt sheet in the pics below.
Dead simple, right? Well, yes, if you can spot them all. Generally though, results are always close.
Check photos for the previous Hunt sheet. If you’re new, you can see what your team has to do. Stella said " I was apprehensive about trying this, but once I did, I loved it, our team was great fun".
We are a happy and friendly group whose membership for some now goes back ten years.
It’s very addictive wandering around looking at famous artwork. Our events make you see new parts of a painting you hadn’t noticed before. Or that fresh work has been introduced.
We’ve done quite a few in the last two years and feel very much at home here. We never get tired looking at famous art.
I think we come here more often than paying Gallery members!
There's plenty of seating around to take the odd rest and look at the same time.
Our Treasure Hunts are interesting and challenging, bringing out the best of your teams detecting skills.
We meet outside the Sainsburys entrance further down the building. Look out for me under a red Meetup cap!
The starting process is as follows. The earlier your team sets off, the more time you have. So turning up early ready for a 1.30 start is a bonus.
Team answer sheets have to be back by 3.15.
We meet back in the area next to the Espresso cafe where we mark up. In case of a tiebreak, there will be a general art knowledge numerical question where the “nearest to” wins.
First team prizes are interesting varieties of chocolate. There is also a prize for the funniest/outrageous team name judged by Sue, my glamorous assistant.
So there’s everything to play for. Some players are thinking of team names before they turn up!
We always pop into a local pub or Wetherspoon (Magnus Pyke) for a quick drink after if anybody so wishes.
Hunts are good fun and the proven experience so far is that members get to know each other better after working in teams as you all have to communicate. Great icebreakers. This is what Meetup is all about. Come and join us.
**There is a £7 cash/card charge on the day. I supply a pen and clipboard but it helps you to bring a pen as well to mark your own sheets.**
**Rucksacks now have to be worn front of body.** Items left in the cloakroom are charged at £3 per item.
Contact number on the day is 07422334411 if your transport is delayed. If texting leave your name.
**Don’t forget to cancel via the “Edit RSVP” button if you can’t make it. Please do this well in advance when you know, so it allows good notice for someone else to take your place, and minimizes waiting about time on the day for other attendees.**
**Your consideration is greatly appreciated.**
Rabble - Fitness Through Games!
We're fed up of boring, monotonous exercise - let's play ourselves fit!
**TO BOOK**:
It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals.
[https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free!
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Rabble is a fitness club with a difference:
* Every 1 hour session is a mixture of team games, such as Capture the Flag, Frisbee or Kickball - no two sessions are alike!
* We are SUPER friendly and often host socials after the game
* All abilities are welcomed
* Our aim is to have **FUN**, make **FRIENDS**, and get **FIT** without even
noticing
* Bring your friends along!
Please come in comfortable sports clothing and bring a bottle of water and hand sanitizer. Trail shoes or studs (weather dependent) are recommended, or a good pair of trainers.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the session to allow us to start on time.
We play every:
* Monday in Highbury & Islington (19:00 - 20:00)
* Tuesday in Shoreditch / Haggerston (19:00 - 20:00)
* Wednesday in Elephant & Castle (19:00-20:00)
* Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30)
* Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00)
* Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00-13:00)
We hope to see you playing soon!
PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than Meetup might suggest. Book your place here: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/)
**Love Rabble**
March: London in-person Free English Class (Afternoon): Pre & Upper-Intermediate
**Hello there!**
Our Face-to-Face Afternoon Classes are back this March in London!
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person classes**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House,** our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes (London and Canterbury)**. Check out our other events for more information!
Please see the **updated** details below!
🕑 **When:** From **2nd March - 26th March (4 weeks)**
➡️Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
➡️Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
📚 **Level: Both levels available**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\-B1\)**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\)**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
**Please note that class times or dates may occasionally change due to the nature of the course. If this happens, we will inform you by email.**
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Got Questions? send us an email at [teachertraining@staffordhouse.com](mailto:teachertraining@staffordhouse.com)
Ocd & Intrusive Thoughts Support Group
This group is for individuals aged 18-40 who struggle with OCD and intrusive thoughts. The aim of the group is to provide a confidential and non-judgemental space for people to share their experiences with OCD, and to share information about OCD treatment (particularly if this is something that is not accessible to you) as well as support each other on our recovery journey!
A formal diagnosis is not required.
The meet up will have this general structure:
1. Introductions and catching up on how the last two weeks have been
2. Group discussion - either on a pre-planned question or a topic of choice by the group members
Soft drinks will be provided.
**Group rules**
* Please arrive on time!
* Confidentiality - what is said in the group is not spoken about outside the group
* No talking over others
* Please only click attending if you are definitely planning on attending so that we have an idea of numbers - MUST have a ticket to come (new space rules)
The group will take place at Hope in the community located on the first floor of the Gordon Hospital. Closest station Pimlico on the Victoria line. Bloomburg St, London SW1V 2RH
Fitness studio available for rental near Mile End tube 🔥
If you are looking to start a personal or group exercise or yoga session, check out this beautiful and spacious fitness studio available for booking on the GameOn Active Operate app ([link here](https://gameonactive.co.uk/operate/#/customer)).
If you already have an account on the GameOn Active mobile app you can sign in using the same details.
The fitness studio within the Central Foundation Girl's School is only a few minutes walk from Mile End tube station.
Search, Information Retrieval Events This Week
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AI Signals #29: AI that Reads Emotions and AI Digital Twins
***[We're leaving Meetup! Going forward, tickets on Meetup will be limited. We encourage you to register via our Luma calendar instead, where the full number of tickets will be available.](https://aisignals.org.uk/events)***
**Agenda**
06:00pm - Doors open, food and drink served
06:30pm - Welcome
06:35pm - [Ana Catarina de Alencar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-catarina-de-alencar-6b022990/), Resident Philosopher at The AI Collective, "AI That Reads Emotions: What It Means for Data Privacy, Consent, Your Teams"
07:00pm - Break
07:15pm - [Will Chan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-chan2125/), Senior Product Manager at Risk Ledger, "How to Scale Yourself with an AI Digital Twin"
07:45pm - Lightning Talk: [Jethro Reeve](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jethroreeve/), Full Stack Developer at Coefficient, "Explore the Kingdom - Cursor tool use with messy data"
09:00pm - Wrap up and social at [Well & Bucket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZrUAiLyRjUddQzVQ6)
**Please note you will be unable to enter the venue before 6.00pm.**
RSVPs will close 24 hours before the event, you may be unable to register after this time but you can still watch online.
If you can't join us in person you can watch remotely via [our YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@ai-signals-community).
**Our hosts may require that we provide a list of all attendees, please ensure that you register with a name that matches your government issued ID or bank card: if you do not we cannot guarantee you entry to the building.**
Please RSVP for the event well in advance if you plan to attend in person and unRSVP if you can no longer attend as limited spaces are available.
Tribalheart Ecstatic Dance
DANCING EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY NIGHTS <3
Tribalheart Ecstatic dance creates space for free-form movement in a chat free zone where you can dive deeply into the heart, reconnecting, expressing, dancing in and out, up and down, learning to let go of anything and everything that holds you back from yourSelf and inner freedom. Let the energy move you, let the spirit of the heart guide you.
There is space to dance alone and no pressure to connect with anyone else, just be yourself and honour what you need in the moment.
This night is an inspiration and fusion of club culture, dancing yoga, active meditation, cardio fitness, Ecstatic trance dance (blindfolds available) and a sacred Nataraj. If you choose to connect, it is a chance to meet others without words from a place of movement, meditation, energy and soul; eyes and heart wide open.
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We will start the evening with a welcoming warmup to relax the body and mind. Together we will set an intention for the evening inviting the heart to open and awaken within us thus creating sacred space for all. For those that wish to partake, we will enjoy and deepen our intention with a short Cacao ceremony. (The cacao is used to take us deeper into our body, awakening our senses, connecting us to heart energy and aiding a spring in our step) We also embark on some dynamic breathwork to fire us up for the evening.
\- Please leave at least 2 hours after eating a heavy meal if drinking cacao\.
-Please do not drink alcohol before the event as it is contraindicated with some of the breathwork techniques we practice
We inject passion into sourcing the music for our events and aim to deliver an eclectic mix of genres for your heart. From tribal to electronic and everything in between we aim to assist a natural flow peaking and resting to mirror the rhythm and energy of life. Prepare to shake, spin, whirl and twirl. The music becomes the facilitator during the wild ecstatic dance ending with moments of stillness into silence where we can rest and breathe together
Each DJ has their own sound and energy to be shared, making each night unique and different...
3/1/2026-DJ TARA
17/1/2026-TBC
7/2/2026- TBC
21/2/2026-TBC
6/3/2026-TBC
21/3/2006-TBC
Will update DJ listing asap <3
Admission
**New Venue**-Doors open from 630pm and we start at 7pm. Evening-7-930pm. Social till 10pm.
Cost is on a sliding scale.
Tickets-
£15-early bird- purchase up to 5 days in advance before the event
£20-Skint/student
£25-Working Friend
£30-Admission for people on an abundant wage
***All tickets include ceremonial cacao, herbal teas and fruit***
***There are often places to crew if money is an issue. Please contact Tara on 07776321878 to inquire***
ALL TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE, IF THEY ARE NOT, PLEASE CALL 07776321878 AS IT WILL BE AN EVENTBRITE ERROR!
NO REFUNDS
Book tickets via
paypal- https://paypal.me/moveandmeditate?locale.x=en_GB
(use friends and family option only or pay the the fee please)
or eventbrite-https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribalheart-ecstatic-dance-london-the-pirate-castle-tickets-168013682447
Optional teas and social after the dance
Tara on [07776321878](tel:07776321878 "tel:07776321878")
Tara has been facilitating dance, movement and meditation groups under Tribalheart since 2007. She is a lover of all types of dance, meditation, massage, breathwork and many other nourishing things. Tara qualified in Mental health nursing in 1998 and worked as a specialist addictions nurse for over 17 years. She trained and developed in various methods over the years from bodywork, tantra, shamanism, hypnotherapy, psychosexual somatics and breathwork which she blends into her various groups and 1:1 practise. If you are interested in a 1:1 session with Tara please email tara@tribalheart.co.uk , info@divinebodybliss.co.uk
CRAP Talks #32 - You Meta Believe It
For the second event of the year I'm excited to be hosting at the Meta Offices. We'll have 2 speakers and a fireside chat again. Details below with more to come closer to the time.
**PLEASE NOTE:** Guests will HAVE TO SIGN UP to the event with first name and last name to be allowed into the building. If you're bringing someone with you, they'll need to register for the event as well. Registration will close 24 hours before the event.
If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech.
**Hosts:**
Meta
**Venue:**
Meta Brock, 10 Brock St, London NW1 3FG
**Date:**
17/03/2026
6pm doors open
Talks kick off at 630
Wrap up approximately 9:00pm.
**Speakers:**
* **Speaker Name:** [Tom Collingburn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-collingburn-7b7b5a16a/) \| [Tom Milne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-milne-3422482b/)
* **Title:** Senior Data Analyst \| Head of Experience Insights
* **Talk Name:** The Measurement Dilemma: ITV's Long Term Holdout Group
* **Talk Summary:**
ITVX reaches more than 15 million viewers each month across web, mobile and 16 different TV applications. Our Product & Tech teams are rapidly expanding and updating the viewer experience to meet the challenges of an extremely competitive entertainment marketplace.
But how do we know the cumulative impact of these Product changes is positive, in a content-driven business that is hugely influenced by competition and seasonality? In this talk we’ll show how we adopted a Long Term Holdout Group to answer this critical business question. We’ll share the technical successes, the inevitable hurdles, and the hard-won learnings we gathered along the way.
* **Speaker Name:** [Igor (Iggy) Skokan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/igorskokan/)
* **Title:** Director, Marketing Science, Meta
* **Talk Title:** Measure What Matters with Incrementality
* **Talk Summary:**
Shifting consumer behaviors and the rise of formats with limited click opportunities like video have made the attribution models most advertisers rely on less effective. To capture a fuller picture of performance, advertisers must build a trusted suite of tools and methods to get closer to measuring incrementality, i.e., the true, additive value of their campaigns. This session covers how to build a practical measurement stack to estimate incrementality - the true impact of campaigns..
**Fireside Chat hosted by Parveen Downer:**
* **Guest in the hot seat:** [Manasi Goel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasi-goel-9aba52a1/)
* **Title:** Head of People & Culture at EE
* **Talk Title:** Stop the Slop: Building a Real AI Builder Culture
* **Talk Summary:** Most organisations are currently caught in the "AI Slop" trap: generating pages of meaningless text , chasing "10x productivity" myths , and seeing zero actual return on investment. But for product teams in mature, complex organisations (or most organisations for that matter), the real opportunity isn't about doing more work—it’s about doing better work. Join us for a candid, hype-free conversation on what it actually takes to integrate AI into the heart of a "legacy" organisation. We’re moving past the scaremongering and the "human-in-the-loop" clichés to explore how teams can "slow down to speed up". Forget the tech-bro manifestos. This is a session for those who want to build a career that is inspired, hopeful, and—most importantly—slop-free.
A Day out at Battersea Power Station with John and Friends
Join John and friends for this event
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Battersea Power Station hosts "[The Beat Goes On](https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Beat+Goes+On&rlz=1CABVOQ_enGB1127GB1127&oq=battersea&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgCEEUYJxg7MgYIABBFGDkyDQgBEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyCAgCEEUYJxg7MgoIAxAAGLEDGIAEMhYIBBAuGK8BGMcBGJECGIAEGIoFGI4FMgYIBRBFGDwyBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg90gEINjQ3NGowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCnUEy59yBvr9udWdVq1NnIUK2m_3HP7-W7GT9r5Mr3C85Ch6zSRQqqSZ4FgYQUMF6Wrtsajw5D1lpnFqAdB_gYpzKO0RxD_E47dBeF1YYNxcStYe2ZasYkgEekMH2r1vVW--lAk7OwSOf1TZw_pLEAzDY09bufkJANd76Y-EeM5tYzJGdKiEQffPw9Z8DD589sQjU9J_MimPsgpm0OlxcuufDxmE6zuBpJbBQoRYQuXmhFQdaJ5-jW1Xdm-nfCc94xkOzhWUJQg_EGEbzS2iRu&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwis4bGmp4aTAxUsU0EAHbqLLNMQgK4QegQIARAC)," a free, high-energy music festival marking the grand finale of Wandsworth’s year as the Mayor of London's Borough of Culture. The event features live performances, dance takeovers, and workshops, with UK Garage and Grime stars Lisa Maffia and Romeo hosting the main stage.
Meeting at Battersea tube station 10.45 am
AI & Business Networking (London)
### **\*\*\* UPDATE: Apologies, our London Ai & Business Networking event (18 March) has had to be POSTPONED - a new date will be confirmed shortly \*\*\***
**AI & Business Professionals…**
Join us for an **informal, in-person networking evening** focused on AI and Business.
We’re bringing together our AI Professionals & Business communities in/around London to meet, connect and **explore how AI is being built and used in business today**.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, professional or simply curious about the AI revolution in business, this is your chance to **learn, connect and be inspired**.
An opportunity to make real connections, share experiences, be inspired and to inspire others whilst chatting about AI in Business in a relaxed, friendly setting. No formal pitches. Just great conversations!
**Venue: Civo Tech Junction**, London
Civo Tech Junction is located just steps away from Old Street station, this is a state-of-the-art co-working and event space - London's most vibrant tech hub, where innovation knows no bounds! [https://www.civo.com/tech-junction](https://www.civo.com/tech-junction)
**Event Schedule**
**18\.00 \| Doors Open \- Meet & Mingle**
**18\.30 – 18\.40 \| Welcome Kick off** (Caron Chung, AI Professionals Network)
**18\.40 – 19:10 \| Presentations on AI in Business** (details to be announced shortly)
**19:10 – 20:30 \| Informal Networking** \- no elevator pitches\, no pressure\. Just genuine conversations with like minded people interested in AI & Business\.
And, you won’t go hungry or thirsty! **Pizza & drinks provided courtesy of our Sponsor, Civo.com**
**Event Sponsor:** We are proud to be sponsored by **[http://Civo.com](http://Civo.com)** \- Civo is the Sovereign Cloud and AI platform that frees you to build without limits\. Trusted by ambitious startups and major enterprises around the world to deliver scalable\, sustainable infrastructure without the hidden costs or headaches\.
We hope you will join us for an inspiring, enjoyable evening. **[Register now to secure your place.](https://aiprofessionals.network/aipb-registration-page1)**
NOTE: This event is also being promoted by many other groups and some photos/ videos may be taken for future promotional purposes.
Green AI: Making Machine Learning Environmentally Sustainable
If you build digital products that incorporate AI and have concerns about the energy use and environmental impacts of the technology, then this talk is for you.
Charles Humble is coming to talk about the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence as well as some practical tips on how to minimise this through the different phases of AI development.
Check out the Green Software Brighton [website](https://greensoftwarebrighton.co.uk/) for links to previous talks.
Arrive from 18:00 for pizza and drinks. Event will start at 18:30. We always head for a drink and a chat locally afterwards too.
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***Thank you to Runway East for use of their space to host our events and to Silicon Brighton and the Green Software Foundation for supporting us.***
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TBD
**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**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
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Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
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
Detroit Online Speed Dating for Long-Term Relations
**💘 Speed Dating at Home – A Friendly, Inclusive Space for First Timers!**
**⚠️ HEADS UP: Clicking RSVP Isn't Enough!**
You **must** sign up through one of the links below and finish the short personality quiz to confirm your place. Choose your age range and register now – **places are limited and fill quickly!**
**👇 Select Your Age Group & Claim Your Place:**
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🌈 **Searching for real, genuine connections?** This event was built for you! This Zoom-hosted speed dating experience takes the anxiety out of meeting someone new. You'll have short, structured rounds with friendly Detroit singles – all from wherever you're most at ease.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Singles who value a guided, hosted dating format
- Singles searching for authentic connections beyond the apps
- Curious newcomers eager to give speed dating a shot
- Introverts who thrive in one-on-one conversations
- Remote workers who enjoy the flexibility of virtual meetups
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom gathering – real-time chats in a chill online space
- **Location:** Your own space – the comfiest date venue you could ask for
- **Host:** Friendly, professional host focused on making everyone comfortable
- **Vibe:** Warm, authentic conversations with Detroit locals searching for real connection
- **Matching:** Driven by our personality quiz for stronger compatibility
- **Rounds:** Several short rounds so you can meet plenty of people
- **Dress code:** Smart casual – look sharp, feel great!
- **Tech:** All you need is Zoom, a webcam, and a friendly smile
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Click the sign-up link for your age bracket above.
2. **Take the Personality Quiz** – We’ll pair you with compatible Detroit singles for the best evening possible.
3. **Connect via Zoom** – No setup required. Just click the link and you’re good to go!
4. **Enjoy the Conversations** – Every round is timed and hosted so each chat feels easy and fun.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
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✨ Real people, real conversations, real connections – all from your living room. 💓 ✨
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
Bad Girls Book Club March 2026
**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.**
**This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.**
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.
























