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We're thrilled to invite you to our next meetup, a joint event with the **[Zurich Apache Kafka®](https://www.meetup.com/zurich-apache-kafka-meetup-by-confluent/)** community 💥 Many thanks to our great friends at **[Sunrise](https://www.sunrise.ch/)**, who have kindly offered to host us at their office 🫶 🗓️ March 9, 2026 📍[Sunrise](https://www.sunrise.ch/): Ambassador House\, Thurgauerstrasse 101B\, 8152 Glattpark \(Opfikon\) \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pLV5duBYj3vwdDt5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pLV5duBYj3vwdDt5) St. Gallen meeting room 📕 **Agenda** **18:00 - 18:30:** Open doors **18:30 - 18:40:** Meetup introduction & some words from the host **18:40 - 19:15:** Talk 1 **19:15 - 19:45:** Talk 2 **20:00 - 21:00:** Apéro & Networking **21:00 - 21:10:** Event and venue closure 1️⃣ **"Supercharging Grafana with Community Plugins"** by **[Luis Colman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luiscolman/)** (Solutions Engineer at **[Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/)**), **[Imma Valls](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imma-valls/)** (Staff Developer Advocate at **[Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/)).** Grafana is powerful on its own, but its true potential lies in its vibrant community of plugin developers. In this talk, we'll dive into how community plugins extend Grafana's core functionality, enabling you to connect to a broader range of data sources and visualize your data in new ways. We'll introduce the **[Kafka Data Source plugin](https://grafana.com/grafana/plugins/hamedkarbasi93-kafka-datasource/)** as a practical example, demonstrating how it enables you to query and visualize Kafka topic data directly in your dashboards, without requiring intermediate storage or external services. 2️⃣ **"From Stream to Table: Building Kafka-to-Iceberg Pipelines"**, by **[Will Martin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-p-martin/)** is the EMEA Evangelist at **[Dremio](https://www.dremio.com/)**. While Kafka excels at streaming data, the real challenge lies in making that data analytically useful without sacrificing consistency or performance. This talk explores why Apache Iceberg has emerged as the ideal streaming destination, offering ACID transactions, schema evolution, and time travel capabilities that traditional data lakes can't match. Learn about some foundational tools that enable streaming pipelines and why they all converge on this next-generation table format built for flexibility and scalability. We are looking forward to seeing you 🎉!

**🇺🇸Jogging Group – Easy & Social Runs in Zurich** **Beginner-friendly · relaxed · no pressure** **Details** * **Day:Monday** * **Meet time: 19:00** * **Pace:8-9min/km** * **Distance:flexible, approx. 3–8km** * **Level:beginner-friendly / relaxed** * **Vibe:social, supportive, no competition** * **Dogs:welcome if comfortable jogging on a leash** **What to expect** * **Easy, social jogging together** * **Friendly chats during the run and after** * **Around 45 minutes of movement, with hellos before and goodbyes after** * **Come ready to run, or leave bags in a locker at HB** **This is not a training session or performance run.** **It’s about showing up and moving together.** **No special gear needed — just comfortable shoes and a good mood.** **Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ** **🇩🇪** **Jogginggruppe – Locker & gemeinsam laufen in Zürich** **Anfängerfreundlich · entspannt · kein Leistungsdruck** **Details** **Tag:** **Montag** **Treffzeit:** **19:00 Uhr** **Tempo:** **8–9 Min./km** **Distanz:** **flexibel, ca. 3–8 km** **Level:** **anfängerfreundlich / entspannt** **Atmosphäre:** **sozial, unterstützend, kein Wettbewerb** **Hunde:** **willkommen, wenn sie entspannt an der Leine joggen können** **Was dich erwartet** * **Lockeres, gemeinsames Joggen** * **Freundliche Gespräche während und nach dem Lauf** * **Etwa 45 Minuten Bewegung, mit Begrüssung davor und Verabschiedung danach** * **Komm bereit zum Laufen oder deponiere deine Tasche in einem Schliessfach am HB** **Dies ist kein Training oder leistungsorientierter Lauf.** **Es geht darum, gemeinsam zu kommen und sich zu bewegen.** **Keine spezielle Ausrüstung nötig — nur bequeme Schuhe und gute Laune.** **WhatsApp Gruppe: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ**

Dear Members of HaskellerZ Although not Haskell-related, this may be a topic of interest to many of you. I am therefore forwarding this invitation on the HaskellerZ meetup. Best regards Farhad \-\-\- **Lecture by Dr. Richard Stallman Monday 09.03.2026 17:00 Aula OST-RJ ”Free/Libre Software and Our Freedom: Our shield against many digital injustices"** Threats to our personal and collective well-being through software are an increasing concern. It is my pleasure to invite you to the following talk by Dr. Richard Stallman, who will talk about concrete practical steps we can take to preserve our freedoms. Many of you may already know of Dr. Stallman as the founder of the GNU project and the Free Software Foundation (FSF), as well as his work on GNU Emacs, and the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC). Please feel free to bring others, and forward this invitation to others who may be interested. The lecture is aimed at a general audience, and will not be technical. Title: Free/Libre Software And Our Freedom: Our shield against many digital injustices Abstract: The Free Software Movement campaigns for computer users' freedom to cooperate and control their own computing. The Free Software Movement developed the GNU operating system, typically used together with the kernel Linux, specifically to make these freedoms possible in practice for computer use. Speaker Bio: Dr. Richard Stallman launched the free software movement in 1983 and started the development of the GNU operating system in 1984. GNU is free software: Everyone has the freedom to copy it and redistribute it, with or without changes. The GNU/Linux system, basically the GNU operating system with Linux as the kernel, is used on tens of millions of computers today. Stallman has received the ACM Grace Hopper Award and the ACM Software and Systems Award, a MacArthur Foundation fellowship, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award, and the Takeda Award for Social/Economic Betterment, as well as many doctorates honoris causa, and has been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. The lecture will take place in person on Monday 09.03.2026 in the Aula of the OST campus in Rapperswil-Jona (Oberseestrasse 10, 8640 Rapperswil). You are welcome to arrive and take your seats from 17:00. The lecture will start at 17:15. There will be a presentation of about 60 minutes, followed by sufficient time for questions and discussion. We plan to end at around 19:15. The lecture will be in English. The lecture will be recorded, and may be made publicly available. In case you are interested in attending, we request you to register with your email address (please input your complete email address in the "Your name" field) on the following poll by the end of Thursday 05.03.2026: [https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/lecture-rms-ost-2026-03-09](https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/lecture-rms-ost-2026-03-09) Registration is not required to attend, but it helps us with planning and allows us to contact you in case of any changes. Any changes will also be published in the description of the poll above. The wearing of breathing masks is not obligatory, but recommended due to the speaker’s health concerns. We will make breathing masks available free of cost to those who do not have their own and would like to wear one. I look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, Farhad Mehta

**What this is** A calm afterwork salon for long-view investors. Quick macro, three names worth real homework, and a frameworks roundtable to sharpen your thesis. **Where** Motel One Zurich, bar area. Head to the bar and ask for Financial Network Zurich. **When** Mondays, 19:00 to 22:00 19:00 welcome and connections 19:30 macro group analysis 20:00 three tickers in focus (tech and fundamental analysis in group) 21:00 open networking until 22:00 **How we roll** Signal over noise. Evidence over anecdotes. Respect for risk. **Bring** Notebook or laptop helpful. Curiosity required. **Food and drinks** Order food and drinks with the waitresses whenever you like. **LINKS** Community Owner’s Direct (All Infos & Questions): Alessandro +41 76 279 32 84 WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSSmdHj7xr6F39ZAAWubX Financial Network Zurich: https://www.meetup.com/entrepreneurs-focus-and-network-workshop/ Founder’s Links (Alessandro): https://linktr.ee/alessandronfthyme

**⚠️ Ticket needed:** [https://social-circle.ch/](https://social-circle.ch/) **Craft personalized, unique cards in this hands-on Aquarelle (Watercolor) class!** In this course, you will learn how to paint with watercolors. The focus is on landscapes. We use nature as inspiration for our artwork and learn to understand the techniques of fine arts. Ideal for a creative and inspiring evening or as a solid foundation for painting. Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) **Please Note:** This ticket is **non-refundable**. Photos may be taken during the workshop for promotional purposes. Want more events like this? **Join our newsletter:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw) **No experience is required. Just bring your festive spirit!** *In case you cannot find us here is Ravi's number : +41 76 224 26 99*

Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! 🚀 Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people. 💡HOW DOES IT WORK💡 1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)☀️🍹 2. The Event Host will greet you🤜🏽🤛🏾 3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flag🇪🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷 4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skill💪🏽💭

Hi there! I’m happy you have come across **Afro Dance Fitness classes**! Are you interested in group fitness (all levels) or dancing, Afrodance and Working out in a group of likeminded women to Afrobeats music, then this is for you! Afro Workout is an Afrodance inspired Dance Fitness Class in Zürich that combines dynamic dance moves and intensive Workout to Afrobeats. Similiar to Zumba but to Afro music including dance movement, fitness and sculpt. Afro is all about Good Vibes! Expressing a joy of living, to be confident and feel good in your body. Classes take place **every Monday from 7-8 pm** in Zürich Altstetten. For all levels! You don’t have to be a dancer or a fitness geek. Party, Dance and sweat with us to Afrobeats! First class is always free for first timers! Sign up for the FREE class [Free class](https://afroworkout.as.me/free-class) Please always sign up and RSVP to every class, via Meet up Event, [Email](vanessa@afroworkout.com) vanessa@afroworkout.ch, DM on Instagram or Sign up link on Website. There will be always more people in a class then shown on Meet up. Don‘t hesitate to sign up via above mentioned channels. Can‘t wait! Check daily updates and classes on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/afroworkout.ch?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) Website for more information and class info [www.afroworkout.ch](https://www.afroworkout.ch) Move, Dance and Stay Fit to Afrobeats!

!!!THE EVENT IS NOT BOOKABLE VIA MeetUp Coexistence Social - a no social social Don’t you miss the times when you could simply be around people you like - without the pressure to constantly talk, perform, or entertain? This is a cozy gathering where we coexist. Bring your own thing - a book, your journal, a hobby, some homework, knitting, planning, anything you feel like working on. We’ll share a warm, relaxed time in a soft, welcoming space and just be together. No forced networking. No structured activities. Just presence. And if serendipity hits and conversations flow - we might end up staying until late evening. Hey girl, Just fyi Playhard is a members-only social club for girls 25-35ish in Zurich. We host 10-20 intimate events each month, from brunches and girls nights to deep talks and games… Don’t be confused by the event page signups - our social club has over 100 members and 8-15 girls come to each of our events. Being a member of Playhard is mandatory for attendance. To secure your spot in the community, please join the waitlist via our website: [https://playhard.ch/](https://playhard.ch/) More about Playhard: Website: [https://playhard.ch/](https://playhard.ch/) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/playhard_zurich](https://www.instagram.com/playhard_zurich) Dm us or email [hey@playhard.ch](mailto:hey@playhard.ch) with questions See you soon! xoxo Playhard

Join us for our next GraphQL Meetup on **March 12th** in Zürich! The event will start at **6:00 PM**, with time for networking and the first talk beginning at **6:30 PM**. Location, drinks, and food are generously provided by **Digitec Galaxus**. If you’d like to host one of our future events, please reach out to us at contact@chillicream.com. The event will be **hybrid**. We strongly encourage you to join us in person for the full experience, but we will also provide a livestream for remote attendees. When you sign up, please let us know whether you’ll attend in person or online. **Schedule** **18:00 – 18:30** Welcome & Networking **18:30 – 19:00** Talk 1 Speaker and topic to be announced **19:00 – 19:30** Talk 2 Speaker and topic to be announced **19:30 – 20:00** Talk 3 Speaker and topic to be announced

Let's get together for the next TechTalkThursday to learn new things and share experiences! 17:30 Door opening 18:00 **Intro** – Thomas Hug, CEO & Founder of Nine \~ 18:05 **One Platform, Any Scale: Roche Linux** – Karol Swiderski (Principal Solutions Engineer at Roche) \~ 18:30 **A Few Quirks About MCP** – Thimo Koenig (Co-Founder & CTO at tekkminds) \~ 19:00 **Agentic Engineering: How To Use AI As Peer (DevOps) Programmer With Context, MCP, Prompts, Rules and Workflows** – Jonas Felix (Coach & Co-Founder at letsboot.ch) \~ 19:30 Snacks & Drinks Have we aroused your interest? Then please register! We look forward to meeting you! You can also watch this event's livestream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9_weIWteGA

**⚠️[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/comedy-cabaret/comedy-socializing-7432814010792199925.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](https://social-circle.ch/)** **Comedy, Cocktails & Connection** Let’s take mingling to the next level! A comedy show where the laughs don’t stop when the set ends. You come for the comedy. You stay for the vibe. And somewhere in between, you end up talking to people you didn’t know an hour ago. **What’s the vibe?** This night is about shared laughs, easy conversations, and that rare feeling when a room just clicks. Grab a drink, settle in, and ease into the evening with light mingling before the comedians take the stage with stories about modern life, social chaos, and the wonderfully awkward moments we all recognize. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cq01WUP7pTrFvG3xun1qwb (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) **Maybe you:** – planned to leave early and didn’t – laughed with strangers who suddenly felt familiar – went home thinking, “Yeah, that was a good night” **Why come?** Because laughter breaks the ice without trying Because great conversations don’t need a script And because the best nights out are never just about the show **Event Details:** 📅 Date: Thursday, 12th March 🕖 19:00 – Mingling & drinks 🎤 20:00 – Live stand-up comedy (in English) 📍 Venue: Robins café 💸 Entry: 18 CHF early bird, 21 CHF regular ticket 🎟️ Tickets are limited, grab yours now, come solo or bring friends. No pressure, no expectations — just good comedy, good drinks, and good company. ​📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable. ​​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community to stay updated: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw)

After a stellar growth spurt over the past 8 months, we’re excited to open our doors to a few new faces. Our small but dedicated team is ready to welcome **experts and volunteers** who want to help us bring people together in Zurich. 🤝✨ **We’re looking for people who are:** * 📅 Organisational talents * 🥂 Outgoing and great hosts * 💡 Entrepreneurial minded * 🦄 Have a good sense of humor * 🤗 Team-players and natural collaborators * ⭐ *Experienced in events, marketing, or community building is a plus* * ❤️ Passionate about helping others make meaningful connections If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 👉 **Tell us a bit about yourself in our sign-up form:** [Click here](https://synonymous-tile-65a.notion.site/267c2d13203c81e8b4d1dac25101f7f0?pvs=105) https://synonymous-tile-65a.notion.site/267c2d13203c81e8b4d1dac25101f7f0?pvs=105 Afterwards, feel free to join our WhatsApp group as a first touchpoint and to meet the rest of the crew (we will let you in after we reviewed the form): [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Brx7RMTdw4nGFkw4mCtu9I) https://chat.whatsapp.com/Brx7RMTdw4nGFkw4mCtu9I Cheers — and we’re looking forward to meeting you soon! **Nina & Max** 🌟

Anybody who wants to practice their programming skills is welcome. We share our ideas, learn from each other, do some exercise, ask questions, etc. This meetup is the best for those who want to improve their skills by programming and learning in a group If you want to learn more about our Co-Learning, please have a look at our website: [https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/](https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/) \*\*\* We have a chat group you can join to get more information: [https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org](https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org) (You need to create a free account if you don't already have one) Remote participants are also welcome. You first need to join the Element chat and then get into the video call that we start at around 19:00 (if we forget, pleas ping us in the Element chat!) \*\*\* Our main languages are Python and Javascript, but we welcome every programming languages. Some of the skills we can help you learning: * Python and * ... PyGame (Zero / Play) -.... Flask * ... Jupyter and data science -... PySide2 / PyQt * ... Shoebot * C++ and * ... Qt * ... cmake * ... and modern C++ * Flutter for Apps * PHP and * ... Vue.js * ... Wordpress * JS and React.js We have a few Github repository that can be interesting to browse:: https://github.com/opentechschool-zurich/

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/digital-detox-cafe-7434519759062868655.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** **Unplug & Create: Digital Detox Café at Paint it Easy** Take a break from screens and reconnect with yourself and others at our Digital Detox event in Zürich’s most inviting creative space, Paint it Easy. We’ll kick off the evening with a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for a mindful and inspiring night. Join our craft group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) Choose your path for the evening (workshops are first come, first served): **Connection, Play, Learn** **Workshop:** Reducing your screen time ✨ **Want to continue your digital detox after the event?** For those who feel inspired to go deeper, you’ll have the option to join a **30-Day Unplug Challenge** A gentle, playful program with small weekly offline challenges, reflection prompts, and an accountability buddy — designed to help you reduce screen time and build healthier habits, without going extreme. Details will be shared during the event **Deep Talk with Question Cards:** Dive into meaningful conversations and connect with fellow participants on a deeper level. **Boardgames:** Just for fun or to meet new people. **Creative Activities:** * **Drawing** (included) * **Canvas Painting** (CHF 10/hour + canvas, e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * **Pottery Painting** (CHF 20–45 per piece) * **Jewellery Making with Beads** (CHF 10/hour + materials, avg. CHF 20–30) * **Linocut Printmaking** (CHF 25–35 per piece) **Location:** Paint it Easy, Zürich **Early Bird Ticket:** CHF 15 (standard CHF 18) **Includes :** Welcome drink\*, drawing material, notebook, games, workshop **Doesn't include** : optional creative activity fees (depending on your choice) \*Warm drink, homemade iced tea, or lemonade Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw) No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Whether you're painting, reflecting, or connecting, this is your space to recharge, express, and enjoy. Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are not refundable. #digitaldetox

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

We’re heading back to Scene75 on Friday, March 27 for a high-energy night of laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, arcade games, and whatever chaos we decide to get into. We’ve done this one before and it was a blast — great turnout, tons of laughs, and just the right mix of competition and hanging out. If you missed it last time, this is your shot. 🎯 What to Expect: Laser tag battles Mini golf challenges Go-karts (for those who need speed) Arcade games & game cards You can load however much you’d like onto a game card. Most people will probably be good with $15–$30, but it’s totally up to you. This is a super casual event — show up, jump into whatever looks fun, rotate groups, and hang out. No pressure, no complicated structure. Just a solid Friday night with good people. Also… I haven’t hosted in a bit and I’m making a push to be more active again. If you’ve got ideas for future events you’d love to do, bring them. I’m all ears. Let’s run it back. 🔥

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

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.