Smart Factory

Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace. Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten. Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns. Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.

[*Registration form required below*] **Interested in Japanese sword fighting or Japanese culture? Come join a trial and experience the traditional Samurai art at Katori Shintō-ryū in Schöneberg.** **Trial Fee**: **25€**/ session (2hr). Classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:00. **!!SIGN UP HERE**: [Katori Shinto-ryū Berlin Sign-up (google.com)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBt4A13VgnEcgQQ2PDaruthmYMRWineG4KtUCKsuC9KBsCUQ/viewform) Registration is required before your participation so that we can prepare enough training equipment. **Address**: Belziger Str. 25, 10823 Berlin. **No previous experience required!** The classes are in English and German. **Our website**: [Kenjutsu Berlin - Official school of Katori Shinto-ryu in Berlin (katoriberlin.org)](https://katoriberlin.org/) **Katori Shintō-ryū** is one of the oldest Japanese sword fighting traditions (koryū) still practised today and is recognized by the Japanese government as a cultural intangeable asset. The school was founded in the middle of the 15th century by Iizasa Chōisai Ienao at the Katori Shrine (Katori jingū) and has become the origin of numerous other martial arts schools over the course of its almost 600-year history. The training consists of the continuous repetition of fixed sequences of movements (kata) and includes the use of classic Japanese weapons such as the sword (iai-jutsu, battō-jutsu, ken-jutsu, ryōtō-jutsu, kodachi-jutsu), the long staff (bō-jutsu), the lance (naginata-jutsu) and the spear (sō-jutsu), as well as unarmed disciplines, tactics and spiritual aspects. **The Katori Berlin dojo** is the only official shibu of Otake Nobutoshi-shihan’s dojo Shinbukan in Germany and fully dedicated to the transmission and study of one martial tradition: Tenshinshō-den Katori Shintō-ryū. Through these efforts we aim to contribute to the cultural preservation of this martial tradition. The dojo has one officially appointed shidosha. **Our sensei**: Sebastian Graetz has been active in martial arts since 1997. After almost 15 years of taekwondo in Berlin, he started with Katori Shintō-ryū in Asia in 2014. Since then, he has studied in Japan with Ōtake Risuke-shihan and Ōtake Nobutoshi-shihan, and in Vietnam with Malte Stokhof-shihandai. In 2023, he received his Menkyo license and permission to set up a training group in Berlin the following year.

Join us for an upcoming in-person Lean Coffee meetup. Lean Coffee is a lightly-structured meeting format where the attendees create the agenda. Bring your management challenges; whether you're managing people, products, processes or beyond, and solve them together with peers from a diverse set of backgrounds. This event is great for anybody trying to create better ways of working and wants to share with + learn from others trying to do the same.

A supportive and easy-to-follow class for beginners and anyone wanting to strengthen their foundation. Each session breaks down essential yoga poses step by step, with clear guidance and modifications. Expect a balanced practice that improves mobility, strength, and relaxation. No prior yoga experience needed. Bring your own mat or use one of ours.

Community Partnership with Postman Registration https://luma.com/cc38ppvg Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs** **Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman. ​​​Do you: * ​​​Need to put your AI agents into production? * ​​​Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app? * ​​​Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices? ​​​Then this event is for you! ​​​Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes. ## ​​​Speakers * ​\*\*[Zaid Zaim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaidzaim/),\*\* **Developer Advocate** at **Neo4j,** will walk through context Graphs and how they aid explainable, Decision-Aware AI Agents. * ​\*\*[Anthony Alaribe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb/?originalSubdomain=de),\*\* **CTO & Co-founder at Monoscope,** will talk about a DIY Agent that could be your next on-call engineer and run locally * ​\*\*[Gbadebo Bello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbahdeyboh/)\*\*, **Developer Advocate** at **Postman** will present a demo on the new AI native features in Postman and how they fit into your development lifecycles. ​​​Space is limited. Register now, and we look forward to seeing you there! *** ​​**Keep the Conversation Going** * ​​Still want more? Join the **[#ai-conversations](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)** channel on Postman Discord ([https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)) to share your favourite tool, script, or workflow and meet other builders exploring the same space. * ​​Follow-up threads and resources will be shared after the event, so you can try everything yourself *** ​​**Legal Stuff** ​*Postman, Inc. can send me updates and news about its products and services. I can unsubscribe anytime using the link in an email or by contacting Postman*

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 19:00\-19:30 \- Meet & greet \- 19:30\-20:30 \- Silent focus time \- 20:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€11,90/event) or a community pass (only €24,90/MONTH) [from the website ](www.pausify.org)*www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website ](www.pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org*** For questions, please contact us over [Website](www.pausify.org/) ***www.pausify.org*** as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

**Deep work by day. Escape room after work. 🗝️** **​Co-Work & is for people who want to actually get meaningful work done without working alone. The day is built around structured focus sessions and practical productivity methods like Pomodoro 🍅, Eat the Frog, guided work sprints, and accountability check-ins to help you move real projects forward.** **Each edition of Co-Work & ends with a different activity. Something fun and slightly outside your usual routine. This time, after a full day of focused work, we will head to an Escape Room 🧩 and try to solve our way out together.** **​And because the people around you matter just as much as the work itself, the day also includes intentional networking moments designed to help you connect with the right people. This could mean exchanging ideas, finding collaborators, or simply meeting others who are building something meaningful.** **​👉 The 5€ ticket covers the co-work session only. Coffee and lunch are not included and will be paid individually at the location.** **​👉 The evening Escape Room activity is optional and paid separately. The price will be approximately 15–25€ per person.** **​If fewer than 4 people join the activity, we will not be able to run the escape room. The co-working day will still happen as usual.** *** **​💸 What your 5€ ticket includes** **​• Guided productivity sprints** **• Accountability that helps you stay on track** **• A focused space away from home distractions** **• Intentional networking with people building interesting things** **• A community of like-minded people to connect with** **• A structured workday that helps you move something forward** *** **​⏰ Timing** **09:30 – 17:00 Co-Work Session** **​Evening: Escape Room** **📍 Escape Room location will be shared 2 days before the event date.** **​The evening activity is completely optional.** **You are welcome to join just the co-work portion.** *** **​🧠 How the Day Works** **​We use structured focus blocks and practical productivity techniques to help you drop into deep work and maintain momentum throughout the day.** **​The format includes:** **​• Clear intentions at the start** **• Timed focus sprints** **• Shared breaks** **• Intentional networking moments** **• End-of-day reflections** **​We work until 17:00 so you have a full, intentional workday to move something meaningful forward.** **​Group size: around 12 people** **Small enough to feel personal.** **Big enough to feel energizing.** *** **​🧩 Rough Flow of the Day** **​09:30 – Arrival** **Settle in. Open your laptop. Ease into the day.** **​10:00 – Introductions & intentions** **Who you are and what you are focusing on today.** **​10:30–13:00 – Deep Work Block** **Structured focus sprints with short breaks.** **​13:00–14:30 – Lunch together** **Coffee and lunch are not included.** **We will plan to order lunch together at the location and everyone will pay individually.** **​14:30–16:30 – Focus Block #2** **Back into execution mode.** **​16:30–17:00 – Reflections & small wins** **What moved? What shifted?** *** **​🔐 Evening: Escape Room** **​After 17:00, those interested will head to the Escape Room.** **​This part is about:** **​• Collaborating under pressure** **• Solving challenges together** **• Connecting beyond job titles** **• Ending the day with something fun and memorable** **​The escape room will be booked once we know how many people want to join, and the cost will be split among participants (approximately 15–25€ per person).** **​The final location will be shared with participants before the event.** *** **​⚠️ Important Note** **​Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space focused and comfortable. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel at least 1 day in advance so someone else can join.** **​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. By signing up, you agree that they may be used for community and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in any content, just let me know on the day and that will always be respected.** **​Thank you for helping keep this space intentional and energising 🤍**

To build truly autonomous systems, we need to move beyond local setups. This session is about **creating a stable, containerized foundation** that allows us to abstract from infrastructure in future sprints. **The Plan:** We will containerize a basic agent and deploy it to Google Cloud Run. This creates a repeatable environment where our results can be hosted, scaled, and accessed via stable endpoints. **This is a "Lab" session. We will:** * **Show & Tell:** Briefly discuss the move from local scripts to containerized services. * **Hands-on Building:** Containerize a Python/FastAPI/JS/TS agent using Docker. * **Cloud Deployment:** Push our images to the cloud and go live on GCP. **The Format** We run our sessions like an anthology series: **Every meetup is a standalone sprint.** While we often build on previous results, each session provides a complete experience and remains fully accessible to first-time attendees. This is a high-density micro-meetup limited to 6 seats. **What you'll build** By the end of the session, you'll have: 1. **A Dockerized Agent:** A portable container containing your agent logic. 2. **A Cloud Deployment:** Your agent running on GCP Cloud Run with a public URL. 3. **Foundation for the Future:** An environment ready for Inter-Agent Communication (Sprint #5). **Schedule (Saturday, 10:00 - 13:00 CET)** * **10:00:** Quick round of introductions. * **10:15:** Intro session: Docker, Containerization, and GCP Basics. * **10:30:** **Build time:** Hands-on experimentation and Cloud Deployment. * **12:00:** Live demos + technical teardown. * **12:45:** Wrap-up + takeaways. **Prerequisites** * **Google Account:** Essential for GCP access and project setup. * **Laptop with dev setup:** Docker installed and working. * **Access to an LLM API:** (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, etc.). * **Mindset:** This is a lab for engineers, not a tutorial. We learn by building, breaking, and iterating. **Logistics** * **Location:** We meet at my office in the Grunewald area near Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus. The exact address will be shared privately with attendees to maintain privacy. * **Capacity:** Limited to 6 seats.

🏆🎤 **Area-Wettbewerb 2026 – Sei live dabei!** Am **21\. März 2026** treten die besten Redner aus mehreren Clubs gegeneinander an. Beim Area-Wettbewerb erlebst du mitreißende Reden, Spannung bis zur letzten Minute und inspirierendes Feedback auf höchstem Niveau. Hier zeigt sich, was regelmäßiges Training, Mut und Leidenschaft bewirken können. Jede Rede ist eine Bühne, jede Bewertung ein Schritt nach vorn. 📍 Rathaus Johannisthal, Sterndamm 102, 12487 Berlin Ob als Unterstützer, Gast oder zukünftiger Teilnehmer – du bist herzlich willkommen. Komm vorbei und erlebe Rhetorik in ihrer lebendigsten Form. Wir freuen uns auf einen Abend voller Applaus, Gänsehaut-Momente und glänzender Pokale. 🏆✨

Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub invites you to our open event: **📌 Program** **1\. Icebreaker** A guided, networking practice to warm up the room and build connection. **2\. Talk "AI agents: not just hype"** How LLM-based agents are changing knowledge work. A Preparedness Framework **Speaker:** [Gleb Kalinin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebkalinin/) — solopreneur, AI educator, agentic knowledge management tools develop, artist, TEDx speaker, Global Shapers alumnus. **3\. Talk "How humans make sense of the unknown"** We’ll explore “non-rational” ways of knowing — intuition, symbolism, ritual, embodied experience — using shamanic traditions as one case study. Critical, non-dogmatic, and practice-oriented. **Speaker:** [Kamil Burkhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-burkhanov/) — strategy consultant, self-exploration enthusiast, therapy modalities facilitator (IFS, Gestalt, IMTT), (neo)-shamanism researcher. **4\. Short community overview** A quick intro to Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub: what we are, what we do, and how to join. **Speaker:** [Adelina Gevorkian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelina-gevorkian/) — product owner, GenAI builder & strategist, community organizer, meta-skills & impact projects facilitator. ⚠️ **Important note** Doors open at *12:00 PM*, and we start *strictly at 12:15 PM*. To avoid distractions, **entry will not be permitted after the program begins**. If you are unable to arrive on time but still wish to attend, please contact the organizers as far in advance as possible.

(This event is more than full, please don't register anymore. To stay up-to-date [join our newsletter](https://socialrising.com/join "https://socialrising.com/join") or follow us on [Luma](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising")) Let’s make Futurium come alive! ​*Night at the Museum? Close enough.* ​Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize. ​--- ​🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready! ​To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins. ​⚠️ The "Fine Print" * ​Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required). * ​No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app. * ​Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event! ​ ​🔍 What are these tools? ​If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations: * ​Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility. * ​Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production. ​ ​🚀 Further Recommended Generators: * ​Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video). * ​Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model. * ​Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics. * ​Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips. * ​OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik) ​ ​--- ​We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events! ​**Most important information** * ​The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join) * ​If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities. * ​If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\. ​**What do participants & speakers think?** ​"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom) ​"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review) ​"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host. ​"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle. ​**Our story** ​In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide. ​Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections! ​**Virtual events** ​We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)). ​Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/) ​**What is this meetup for?** * ​Get to know new people in the social media space * ​Share experiences with like-minded people * ​Listen to inspiring lightning talks * ​Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators * ​Motivating each other * ​Finding opportunities to work together * ​Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups * ​Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you * ​... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together! ​**Your host** ​Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn! ​\*\*... and now?\*\* * ​Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk). * ​Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer). * ​Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents). * ​Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents). * ​Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation). * ​Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups). ​See you at the event! ​Matteo & the Social Rising Team

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it? Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together. Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**. ‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️ Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/mh18akso](https://luma.com/mh18akso) **Who is this for?** * **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious * Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting * Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals * Founders who want to validate ideas quickly * Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off **What to bring** * A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet * A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot) **Schedule** In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype** **10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled **10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts **10:30-10:50** Individual exploration **11:00-11:30** Group project **11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote → **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸 **Location** **The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin **Price** *Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏) **Disclaimer** Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.

Hey everyone! I’m organising a co-working + socialising session for all of us who like to work on something (e.g. our own project, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂 To ensure that we have both **socialising** AND **working**, we will be using the so called “Pomodoro” technique: **50min of deep work** (silent), followed by **10min of break** to socialise. Then repeat! If you get into flow, you're also welcome to skip the breaks. It’s an effective way to stay focused - you can read more about it [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique). Anyone from any background is welcome, whatever project you are working on or whatever is your personal background. I (the host) speak English and German, so either is fine :-) ——————————————————- AGENDA: * **15min Intro** * Get to know everyone, talk about what you will work on today * **Pomodoro Session** (3x) - *Each Pomodoro session consists* *of...* * ...**50min** of uninterrupted “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, no phones) * ...**10min** of break: share your progress with others, talk about what you are stuck on etc. * Repeat * Conclude and celebrate your progress Share your progress, socialise and get to know others 😊 ———— We'll be at the Social Hub Berlin (they have a food menu in case you get hungry). The structured part will end at 2:30pm, but you're welcome to stay longer, go for lunch together, or leave earlier. See you there 🩵 **\*\*We'll reserve the long table. Please update your RSVP in advance if you can't attend!\*\***

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

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.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists. Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Our Sewing & Crafting Activity Group is gathering to connect, serve, and create together in a Christ-centered environment. Whether you’re experienced or brand new, all skill levels are welcome. No supplies needed, but sewing machines are appreciated if you’re comfortable bringing one. Join us January 20th, February 17th & 24th, March 17th & 24th, and April 21st from 1–6 PM in the Youth Building at Village Chapel as we begin with prayer, enjoy fellowship, and work on meaningful service projects together. You are welcome to drop by anytime!

**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** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA