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ONLY CONSCIOUSNESS: Reality, Energy, and Manifestation
**A cordial invite to the second segment of a miniseries of meetups on the resurging interest in the Perennial Mystery of Consciousness.**
Last December we held the first of the series: **[The Holy Grail of Consciousness Embedded AI](https://www.meetup.com/ions-ontario/events/312293729/?eventOrigin=group_similar_events)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/ions-ontario/events/312293729/?eventOrigin=group_similar_events)focusing on two opposing understandings of Consciousness.
The prevailing concept among many scientists that bursts of electrical activity creates consciousness. And that it is conceivable, indeed possible, to harness this burst of electrical activity in silicon chips giving rise to consciousness in AI.
This differs from the Perennial understandings reached by thinkers of the East who investigated states of Mind beyond dreamless deep sleep and made empirical observations of human and non-human entities over millennia. To them, Pure Consciousness as Ultimate Reality cannot be expressed by speech or understood by the Mind, for it is the illumination of Pure Consciousness which enables the speech to be expressed and the Mind to understand in the first place.
In this and follow up sessions of the series we will be joined by Dr. Afsaneh Khorasani, **[Afsaneh Personal website-| Home](https://www.bing.com/search?q=Afsaneh+Khorasani&form=ANNTH1&refig=6986d3bc1bc5479f87ccec054ccb89ed&pc=PCMWSB&adppc=EDGEXST)**[,](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=7cbb65b29886dd437938c7314526aebd9058fe4d4749dbdf2731d36796825912JmltdHM9MTc3MDMzNjAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=229627c8-30c9-6f1e-2861-3229310c6ef5&psq=Afsaneh+Khorasani&u=a1aHR0cDovL2Fmc2FuZWhtb3RhbWVkLmNvbS9lbi9pbmRleC5odG0) an eminent research scientist. Among **[other initiatives](https://www.easyglobaltraining.com/)** Dr. Afsaneh has been involved with the Princeton University linked **[Global Consciousness Project](https://noosphere.princeton.edu/)** led by Roger Nelson to which our **[Institute of Noetic Sciences](https://noetic.org/)** (IONS) has been providing logistical home base over the years.
Dr. Afsaneh will lead us into a deep yet practical journey into the nature of reality, consciousness, and energy, bridging modern physics, ancient wisdom, and lived experience. Together, we will look at consciousness as the ground of all experience, energy as the language of the universe, and manifestation as alignment rather than effort.
We’ll explore how thought, emotion, belief, frequency, and awareness shape our lives, our relationships, and our ability to create with clarity and presence. The session will be reflective, expansive, and grounded in real-life application, offering insights you can integrate into daily living.
In the months ahead, we will invite other panelists to share their perspective in a conversational setting with emphasis on audience interactions.
We look forward to sharing this space of inquiry, awareness, and connection with you.
Mandarin-English Exchange
Hello Everybody!
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON), near the Union Station.】
I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others!
Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
[ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).]
[ Usually in front of the Longo's supermarket]
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court (181 Bay St., Toronto, ON),靠近Union Station。】
我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语,那就快来参加吧!你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友!他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力!也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢!
每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】
【位置通常会在longo's超市前面】
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court (181 Bay St., Toronto, ON),靠近Union Station。】
我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語,那就快來參加吧!你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友!他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力!也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧! 謝謝!
每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brookfield Place Food Court(181 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】
【位置通常會在longo's超市前面】
Reclaim Your Mind: Unlock control of over your thoughts and emotions
Stress is something we all live with, and there is some stress that sits quietly in the background.
Join us as we talk about the mind, thoughts, emotions, and the stress that can arise when we lose control of the mind.
This interactive workshop will empower you to take charge of both your mind and the thoughts that fuel it.
You will learn:
\- How to start identifying triggers and start to shift from reactive to calmness
\- Apply simple cognitive tools to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns
\- Practice relaxation methods to calm your nervous system and more
The event will be a lecture style conversation with some personal practice exercises. We will end with a meditation led by drums.
First 5 people to register will receive a FREE one on one intuitive reading session.
Event cost: $15
All event proceeds will be donated to Parkdale Food Bank.
Board Games & Coffee Night ☕🎲 (Meet New People, Chill Vibes)
**Looking for something different this weekend?**
Join us for a cozy night of **board games, great coffee, and good vibes** at **Chaffé Coffee Corner** — a hidden gem inside Lazeez.
Whether you come solo or with friends, this is the perfect place to:
✔ Meet new people
✔ Play fun, easy-to-learn games
✔ Relax with coffee & desserts
✔ Enjoy a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere
No experience needed — we’ll have games ready and help you get started.
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☕ **What to expect:**
* A variety of board games (easy + social)
* Fresh coffee, smoothies, desserts & breakfast options
* A friendly, chill environment (no pressure, just vibes)
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📍 **Location:**
Chaffé Coffee Corner (inside Lazeez Shawarma)
2060 Ellesmere Rd, Unit 11
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🕒 **Time:**
Saturday Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
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💡 **Good to know:**
* Just grab a coffee or snack to support the café
* Limited seating → smaller group = better vibe
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👉 **RSVP now & come hang out — spots are limited**
Wim Hof Method
It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie.
If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends.
There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years!
**What to bring?**
* Yoga mat
* Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!)
* Bathing suite, towel
* Water shoes (optional)
In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/)
Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**.
Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events.
This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).
Expressive Art Class
Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday season.
**We're back with our weekly Expressive Art Classes for 2026.**
**Weekly Expressive Art Classes**
Our weekly **Expressive Art Saturdays** weekly sessions are an invitation to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through creativity and mindfulness. Each class weaves together meditation, connection, and expressive art, guiding you toward stillness, clarity, and calm. We will explore different expressive art activities designed to support ongoing self-discovery and emotional release. Some practices may return over time, allowing for deeper reflection and new insights with each experience.
To sign up please complete the form: https://forms.gle/v6NWdEXNsfsKnKY66
SATURDAY BOWLING with SINGLES and FRIENDS! (Saturday February 28th)
Hello everyone,
Plan to join us for a great night of mix, mingling and Saturday **Bowling**! (We can all hit another close by place for food and drinks after Bowling as well :)
\*Joined by my other groups to so we can anticipate a terrific turn out.
\*Event details below
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**Location:**
**Play Time Bowl**
33 Samor Rd, North York, ON M6A 1J2
**Free Parking** found all around the location
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Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
Organizer/Host
[meetup.com/soulcity/](http://meetup.com/soulcity/)
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**Event Details:**
**SATURDAY BOWLING with SINGLES and FRIENDS!**
**(Saturday February 28th)**
-A fun, well organized event with lots of socializing, mingling and of course ten pin bowling!
-This event is totally co-ed for all levels and all ages
-Bring along your friends if you like or come on your own; either way always a great time
\*Dinner menu available too (Optional)
-Free Parking as well all around the venue
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**Event Fee:** 40 dollars (Includes Social Mixer, 90 minutes of Bowling, and then more mingling at a local near by bar/restaurant) (This also includes HST & Shoe Rental in the price)
\*Cash only when you arrive
or by e transfer in advance: **[steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://steveflemming11@gmail.com)**
\*10 dollars if you wish to just take part in the (pre and/or after) mix/mingle party but not the bowling
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**Please arrive between 2:00 pm & 2:20 pm**-so I can secure lanes for everyone
(You will see me (Steve Flemming) (and the group) when you walk in through the front entrance in the main bar/seating area
\*We will have time to introduce ourselves and get to know each other before we begin the bowling :)
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**Friendly Reminders:**
Located just south of 401 and just off of Dufferin (on west side)
\*Parking is Free (located on both sides of building)
Closest subway station is Yorkdale Mall
-10 minute walk from the mall subway station
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Shamanism Events This Week
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Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction?
In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum.
4 Sessions Per Month
Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions:
• Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision
• Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy
• Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma
• Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring.
Each 90-Min Session Includes:
• Group energy alignment (20 min)
• Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min)
• Group activation & anchoring (20 min)
• Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min).
What You’ll Gain:
✓ Mental clarity & motivation
✓ Energetic support for your path
✓ Clear, inspired next steps
✓ A deeper connection to purpose.
When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm
Fee: $50 CAD per session
(Limited spots available)
Facilitator:
Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist,
Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil
To Reserve Your Spot:
Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram
Message:
t.me/AndyTherapist
WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502
Mandarin-English Exchange (Sunday)
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON), near the College Station.】
I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others!
Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
[ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).]
[ Usually in front of the pharmacy ]
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College Station。】
我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语,那就快来参加吧!你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友!他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力!也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢!
每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】
【位置通常在药房前面】
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College 】
我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語,那就快來參加吧!你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友!他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力!也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧! 謝謝!
每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】
【位置通常會在藥房前面】
Breath, Sweat and Chills
Join us for a **120-minute ultra-sensory journey** through breath, heat, and ice. The cost for this event is $45 pp, please **[buy your ticket here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)** Only 25 seats!
**The Breath**
We begin with guided breathwork in the warm sauna as the drum beats in time with your heart, calling you deeper into your body, into the primal rhythms of the soul.
**The Sweat**
In the post-breath bliss – the heat rises. The sauna becomes a womb of transformation, the sweat rising as layers fall away. Old energies melt. Boundaries dissolve. You become pure presence.
**The Cold**
When you’re ready—plunge into one of the five ice baths. Shudder, shake, and shiver away the stagnant energy that no longer serves. Feel the fire of your own vitality reignite as the cold awakens every cell.
Rinse and repeat as needed, moving through contrast therapy throughout the evening. Enjoy social time at Revive afterwards.
Check your emails for confirmation and the link to the waiver for Revive.
[Buy yout ticket now.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)
Drumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
## Details
**NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
**About Drum & Soul**
The only intention behind Drum & Soul is to help create vibrant, healthier, and more united communities – together. We believe art is the best channel for that purpose. This is more than a drumming circle. It is a practical space where we do two things at once: we develop useful skills and cultivate inner qualities, and we help others grow those same qualities. Through rhythms from many cultures, collective singing and meaningful conversation around a focused theme, we practise skills that strengthen both the individual and the community.
**Why come**
If you want to expand your expressive capacity, practise listening with depth, learning to lead or join others who take community wellbeing to heart, Drum & Soul is for you. This is a place to try courageously, to learn deeply, and to contribute authentically. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or musical experience. If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural and we got you. A few of us will gently hover around newcomers like butterflies, offering a warm welcome and quiet space so nobody feels out of place. Many people tell us they arrived nervous but soon felt as if they had stepped into a family home.
**How it works**
At the start of each session we centre with a short breathing exercise, followed by a demonstration of simple rhythms, then break into small groups for guided conversation. Then we’ll have a potluck meal and continuing our conversation and connection over a break. Finally we move into collective jamming and improvisation.
**Typical meeting flow**
1. 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min
2. 🙋🏻♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min
3. 🪘 Call & Respond **Drumming & demo** – 15 min
4. 💬 Facilitated **Discussion** on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min
5. 🦋 Potluck **dinner** & social time afterwards – 40 min
6. 🕺🏽 Open **Jamming** with multiple instruments – 30 min
*This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.*
**Logistics & what to bring**
We meet in a large beautiful space. Drums are available on a first come first served basis. We also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument. After our time of drumming and dialogue, we share a simple potluck dinner, an extension of our circle where conversation continue to flourish over nourishing food. Feel free to bring whatever you love to share.
**Cost & contributions**
This is a free event. As a community we are encouraged to contribute even a small snack to share with everyone, or pay what or if you can, to cover the costs of refreshments and material, by E-transfer to: \*\*[hooshmandnyc@gmail.com**](http://hooshmandnyc@gmail.com**) – Contributions are optional.
**Helpful notes**
No prep needed. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link at the venue) for quick notices.
**Why this matters**
The world is ill, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our sacred mission is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaning growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community.
*This ad is also posted in other groups*
📷 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artsoultoronto/)
🎥 [A glimpse from one of our sessions](https://youtu.be/ejfeV1PF-0k)
Discover the Rewards of Serving Life
***How does service to loved ones and to life itself help to achieve Soul’s mission?***
"Service is something Soul gives naturally in gratitude for the gift of life.
"The destiny of each Soul is to become a Co-worker with God, to serve all life in Soul's own unique way. This is the pulsebeat of the ECK path.
"There are many ways to give of oneself. It can be the conscious giving of love and care to your family or to your social, civic, or religious community.
"The entire reason for Soul's journey is to learn the spiritual need for giving."
—Harold Klemp, *ECKANKAR: The Art of Spirituality*, p. 25
Explore how service to life becomes a pathway to spiritual unfoldment and personal transformation. At this ECK Light and Sound Service, you’ll reflect on your divine nature as Soul, experience the heart-opening sound of HU, and share insights and experiences in a welcoming small-group discussion.
You are warmly invited attend an **ECK Light and Sound Service**, titled “**Discover the Rewards of Serving Life,*”*** that will take place on **Sunday,** **March 1, 2026**, from **11:00 am–12:15 pm.**
This **hybrid event** will be hosted both on **Zoom** and at the **Eckankar Center of Rochester, 312 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, New York 14445.**
All are welcome!
**More Information**
For those attending online, the Zoom link and phone-in access numbers will be sent to those who register on the day of the event.
For more information regarding local events in the Rochester, NY area, call 585-288-4721 or email us at **[eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com](mailto:eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com) .**
Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event will receive a unique workbook and journal, titled ***Raise Your Spiritual IQ*!,** that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. To learn more about this journal, you can visit Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel to view this short, just over a minute, video by clicking on this link: **[Experience Journal video](https://youtu.be/cZX4KzaXx18)**
For more Eckankar events in New York state, taking place online or in-person, please visit our NY Eckankar website at **[https://eckankar-ny.org](https://eckankar-ny.org) .**
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Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Manic Mondays with Salsamante Dance Academy
Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves.
The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate.
730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves
830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
$15 for One Class
$20 for Both
Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.
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 desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.
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
Soul Soothing Sound Bath
Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.
This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter.
Please bring something comfortable to lay on like a yoga mat. Being a pillow for your head or for under your knees and a blanket to cover over yourou. The library can get cold. Bring some water to help flush your body for after the session.




























