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PCE - "Philosophic Conversation in English" is a discussion event in English language which focuses on psychology, philosophy, self-consciousness and self-realization. The conversation is based on inclusive discussion rules. We will meet at at a restaurant where we will have a private room exclusively reserved for our event. At the beginning we will choose the topic to discuss. Everybody can suggest a topic. Then we will vote what topic to discuss. The person who suggested the winning topic will then explain his/her idea of the topic. Afterwards everybody gets his/her chance to make a statement. But you can also decide to remain silent and only listen, if you prefer that. We have a time limit for statements, so that everybody has enough time to speak. It is not allowed to interrupt somebody who is speaking. After a statement everybody can ask a question and the speaker will answer. After the first part there will be a 10 minutes break. When we start again, we will decide (by voting) either to go on with the same topic for the second part or to switch to the topic with the second or the one with the third most votes. Everybody is welcome to our event: We are interested in your thoughts and opinions! It is no problem if you arrive late and you can also leave whenever you want. Please check out last event's topics via this link: http://pce-topic.project-website.org (Please try to bring some cash to the event if possible as Café Walletschek accepts credit card payment only from 10 euro and there were some issues with foreign cards.)

Herzlich Willkommen zu unserem kostenlosen Meditations Kurs! Einstieg ist jederzeit möglich, geeignet für Anfänger als auch Fortgeschrittene. Hier werden dir Grundlagen und Wissen von Sahaja Yoga-Meditation vorgestellt: speziell über Kundalini, Energiezentren, subtile Kanäle in und einfache Techniken, die unterstützend auf unser inneres Wachstum wirken und uns ins Gleichgewicht bringen. Wir lernen wie wir in unserem täglichen Leben in Balance kommen und in einem Zustand der Stille Kraft schöpfen können. Ein zentraler Punkt ist die spürbare Stille in jedem von uns. Sie ist der Moment im Hier und Jetzt, der uns Inspiration, Freude und vieles mehr schenkt. In diesem Zustand zu verweilen bedeutet Meditation - und das ist die Quintessenz für inneres Wachstum und Weiterentwicklung. Wir freuen uns schon auf dich!

This event is in partnership with the (separate) group Vienna Agile Meetup. 🤓 PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE PAGE LINKED BELOW ⬇️ This event will be held online and in English **Event Link:** https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/events/312417912/ **Vienna Agile Meetup Group Link:** https://www.meetup.com/vienna-agile-meetup/ See you there :-) \- Timo Higgs *Group Organiser*

Join Vienna’s longest-running English stand-up comedy open mic for laughs, live comedy, and English-language performances. Drop by to see experienced comedians work on their new jokes or maybe you will catch somebody trying to be funny on stage for the first time ever! We don't really know what will happen and that's part of the magic! Join Vienna’s longest-running English stand-up comedy open mic for laughs, live comedy, and English-language performances. Drop by to see experienced comedians work on their new jokes or maybe you will catch somebody trying to be funny on stage for the first time ever! We don't really know what will happen and that's part of the magic! **Do you want to perform yourself?** Hit us up on Instagram (@wiener.comedy) or Facebook (Wiener Comedy). Not on social media? Send us an email at wienercomedy5000@gmail.com If you’re waiting on a reply, please also check your spam folder. **Do you just want to watch?** Just come on over before 19:30, wear something comfortable, enjoy a pint and/or a burger, lean back and let us tickle your funny bone! **Tickets:** Seats can fill up fast, so we recommend reserving yours on Eventbrite. This is a *pay what you like* show so it doesn't cost you to reserve your seat. **Need a table for dinner or coming with a larger group?** Write us an email to sort everything out: wienercomedy5000@gmail.com or contact Charlie P's directly Doors Open: 19:00 Show Starts: 19:30 ***We'll hold your reservations until 19:20 at which time we will release the remaining seats to the public*** Age - 16+ Good talk, see you out there! **Do you want to perform yourself?** Hit us up on Instagram (@wiener.comedy) or Facebook (Wiener Comedy). Not on social media? Send us an email at wienercomedy5000@gmail.com If you’re waiting on a reply, please also check your spam folder. **Do you just want to watch?** Just come on over before 19:30, wear something comfortable, enjoy a pint and/or a burger, lean back and let us tickle your funny bone! **Tickets:** Seats can fill up fast, so we recommend reserving yours on Eventbrite. This is a *pay what you like* show so it doesn't cost you to reserve your seat. **Need a table for dinner or coming with a larger group?** Write us an email to sort everything out: wienercomedy5000@gmail.com or contact Charlie P's directly Doors Open: 19:00 Show Starts: 19:30 ***We'll hold your reservations until 19:20 at which time we will release the remaining seats to the public*** Age - 16+ Good talk, see you out there!

Join us for a 4-part networking series, focused on the principles of effective community-building — for & by community-builders. **4 Events (February - May)** — Join any one (or more) & let other community weavers know as well #1 (February 23) **Purpose, People & Value: What's our Why?** #2 (March tbd) **Identity, Culture & Safety: How do Communities develop identity?** #3 (April tbd) **Spaces, Engagement & Programs: Supply & Demand & What's next?** #4 (May tbd) **Governance, Roles & Sustainability: What are the rules that help?** Each time, we'll kick off with two weavers providing high-level thoughts on the topic of the day — based on their experience and insights. We'll continue with an open discussion, based on what matters most to you. After \~90 minutes, we'll move into open networking and 1:1 conversations. **Program for February 23:** 18:00 Arrival & Purchase food or drinks at the Café Bar 18:30 Kick\-off \| Informal Key Note by two Community Builders \| Discussion 20:00+ Networking Speakers & participants will share insights originating from within communities here in Vienna, including '**Austrian Startups**', '**European Mentoring and Coaching Council**', '**Professional Women’s Network Vienna**', '**Self-Employed in Austria**,' '**Tech2Impact**,' '**Vienna Family Network**,' '**UNCAC Civil Society Coalition**,' ‘**Vienna Audio Exchange**,’ '**VIS Parent-Teacher-Association**,' and the '**World Bank Family Network**,' amongst others.

Let's enjoy latin beats by taking photos to the sounds of salsa dancing 📸💃🕺 We are excited to organize this event as collaboration between the communities "Photo Walks in Vienna" and "Salsa Meetups" 🙌🏻 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM5QZ66o5-B](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM5QZ66o5-B) What to expect: 📸 Photography practice at a real salsa dance workshop. You may share your photos afterwards, but it is not a requisite. 🎶 Feel free to join as photographer (any level), as dancer (beginner level) - or both! We dance in a group anyway, no partner needed! 💫 This is a non-profit event to support each other's learning. Just bring € 5 to cover welcome refreshments and venue costs. Private event for a maximum of 10 guests. Looking forward to meeting you there! **Important**: please purchase your spot in advance to help the organisers 👇🏻 [https://pretix.eu/salsameetups/2026-02-23](https://pretix.eu/salsameetups/2026-02-23)

Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our **Morning Cafe** **Co-Working Session** and let’s finally get it done, together. 📲 **Want reminders or to connect with others before/after?** Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep contact via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a soft, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax return, writing, creative projects, or simply clearing your inbox — bring whatever you’ve been avoiding and we’ll gently focus beside you. 🕐 **Time**: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON 📍 **Location**: Cafe Jelinek https://cafejelinek.steman.at/speisekarte/ 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop, journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Joanna Liu** when you arrive 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Drop in anytime** between **9:00 AM–12:00 NOON** stay for a bit or settle in for the whole session * **Clarify your goals**: write down your measurable tasks for the day on a Post-it when you arrive * **Gentle structure**: we begin with a soft check-in and intention round * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45-minute focus blocks followed by 15-minute social breaks. If 45 minutes feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20-minute focus sessions with a short 5-minute reset in between. You’ll need to self-regulate these shorter cycles, just tune into your own flow and rejoin when ready. * **Quiet companionship**: no pressure to talk during focus time — just shared presence and support 💡 **New to Pomodoro?** Don’t worry — we’ll guide you gently. No apps or timers needed. 💬 Why Join? * Beat procrastination with gentle accountability * Reclaim your momentum without doing it alone * Enjoy a change of scenery that boosts your focus * Be part of a community that shows up — without hustle Bring your project. Bring your presence. Let’s work side-by-side. 💚

**Location:** Dynatrace \| THE ICON VIENNA\, Tower 24 \- 22nd Floor\, Wiedner Gürtel 13\, 1100 Wien \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/31q9VMaviE4P1uJo9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/31q9VMaviE4P1uJo9) **Agenda:** 18:00 \| Arriving\, Networking\, Registration 18:30 \| Keynote and welcome 18:45 \| Marian Stancik "Encoding Signals: How to enhance AI generated words with human meaning" 19:15 \| Break\, networking 19:30 \| Mino Sharkhawy "In\-Kernel Necromancy: Resurrecting IPX with eBPF" 20:00 \| Open Mic: 1\-Minute Lightning Talks \- add your slide here: [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nM-N6EGoqVtVlIGrcyCWjhT6y2sKXSKE_tfWn6jOvXc/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nM-N6EGoqVtVlIGrcyCWjhT6y2sKXSKE_tfWn6jOvXc/edit?usp=sharing) 20:15 \| Food\, Drinks & Networking till 21:00 **About Marian Stancik** Marian Stančík works in data science with a focus on people-related data, where statistical modeling meets human behavior. **About Mino Sharkhawy** What kind of information about myself are you looking for? I'm just a guy who fell down a rabbit hole by accident tbh. **Our sponsor:** Dynatrace \| [https://www.dynatrace.com/](https://www.dynatrace.com/)

Bring your JS interest and a good vibe! Everybody is welcome & feel free to share this invitation! **Talks and info:** All details: https://viennajs.org/en/meetup/viennajs-february-2026 **Timetable:** * 18:00: Gathering, food & drinks * \~18:45 - 19:00: Start of the first talk **Talks:** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Philip Trauner ▶️ SQL > ORM Achieving pleasant DX when using plain SQL with tooling from an unlikely programming language ecosystem. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ Dario Mannu ▶️ Stream Oriented Programming: can it fix all your Async JavaScript Headaches? Stream Oriented Programming (SOP, SP) is a programming and architectural paradigm for today's ever-growing web, desktop, server and cloud development needs. Various implementations of Futures, Streams, Observables and Signals have been present in web development for years, but their use often failed to match even the least ambitious expectations and it's not for the reasons you think. Reactive Streams in SOP are a fundamental building block, not just another async pattern thrown into the mix. They can help you eliminate entire categories of bugs, reduce your code size by up to 90%, reduce your LLM token usage, deliver smaller bundles and ultimately more reliable and robust applications. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🗣️Want to give a Talk?** ▶️ [https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk](https://viennajs.org/en/participate/give-a-talk) **Location:** Eversports GmbH Jakov-Lind-Straße 13, 5th Floor 1020 Vienna, Austria **Sponsors:** 🙏 Eversports Eversports is a Vienna-based company founded in 2013 with the mission to "Make Sports Happen." As a SaaS-enabled sports booking platform, Eversports connects over 4,000 sports and activity providers with more than 500,000 active users, facilitating approximately 1.5 million bookings per month.Their platform allows sports and health enthusiasts to discover, book, and pay for activities easily, while their Eversports Manager software provides business owners with user-friendly tools to manage and grow their operations. Eversports is committed to making physical activities accessible to the public and supporting the sports community with innovative solutions. Career Opportunities: Eversports is growing and currently has several open positions, including roles for Fullstack Developers, Senior Backend Developers, and Product Designers. If you're passionate about sports and technology, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our dynamic team. [https://www.eversportsmanager.com/de/uber-uns/#jobs](https://www.eversportsmanager.com/de/uber-uns/#jobs) **🙏 Want to sponsor?** We are looking for more sponsors! If you are interested please contact us via [viennajsmeetup@gmail.com](http://viennajsmeetup@gmail.com/) or at [viennajs.org.](http://viennajs.org./) \*\*\* **Don't forget to RSVP!**

Dear Flutternauts, We’ll start our meetup year with an amazing speaker lineup and an awesome new location! Be sure to RSVP to save yourself a spot and some slices of pizza ;) ***+++++++++++++++ AGENDA +++++++++++++++*** **18:30:** Introduction and welcome **19:00: When building tools becomes cheaper than buying** **by [Damian Bast](https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianbast/)** Lessons learned building a Flutter Desktop App to get rid of another SAAS subscription. I was using a SAAS to track my LinkedIn post performance and just recently realized that they downgraded me to a plan without raw access to my data. Using less tokens than the monthly price of the SAAS I rebuilt it at home. **19:40:** 🍕 **Food, Drinks and Socializing Break** **20:10: Flipping the Testing Pyramid - Rethinking your testing strategy** **by [Pascal Welsch](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-welsch-679a2b80/)** When the testing pyramid was introduced in 2009, Software engineering was dominated by large enterprise backend systems. Flutter apps don’t fit into that picture. We’re not scared of complex Animations which can be tested reliably with headless UI tests. In this talk, Pascal shows how to flip the testing pyramid and make widget tests the backbone of your testing strategy. You’ll learn how to test your entire app with runApp, structure tests using the Robot pattern, and debug failures visually with the Spot Timeline. The result is a simpler, more robust test setup that survives refactors and reflects how real users interact with your app. **21:00: Meeting fellow Flutternauts**, last bits of food, a drink, friendly or heated discussions (about get, riverpod and bloc ;) ) in a cozy atmosphere. **21:45 - 22:00: Wrapping up**, last drinks We are looking forward to meeting you there! **\*\*LOCATION\*\*** WienIT Base Thomas-Klestil-Platz 13, 1030 Wien U3 Erdberg **\*\*THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR WienIT 🙏🏼 \*\*** **\*\*WANT TO DO A TALK?\*\*** We are always looking for (short and long) talks! Just fill out this form and we will contact you: [http://talk.fluttervienna.at/](http://talk.fluttervienna.at/) **\*\*JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER:\*\*** We have a discord server for connection. [https://discord.gg/v9Wvzg794g](https://discord.gg/v9Wvzg794g) **\*\*Flutter Vienna on TWITTER:\*\*** [https://twitter.com/FlutterVienna/](https://twitter.com/FlutterVienna/) Join us to discuss, share, contact and support each other.

​​All current or future Sveltists are welcome! ​​​Come and enjoy interesting Svelte talks and discussions. Do you have a topic you would like to talk about? **We are looking for speakers!** ​​Schedule: * ​Intro * **One Repo to Rule Them All: SvelteKit + Remote Type Safety** \- Domenik Reitzner * **Late-Night Ideas That Became Repos** \- Ermeen * ​Socialize

New year, new Google Cloud horizons! We are thrilled to invite you to the first Google Cloud Meetup of 2026. After a fantastic year of growth, we’re back to bring the Vienna tech community together. For our kickoff, we are diving deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence. From GenAI agents and Vertex AI breakthroughs to the latest in AI-powered security and data processing, we want to explore how the Google Cloud ecosystem is shaping the future of work. *\*This event is free of charge and only takes place on-site!\** **Talk #1: Building a Multilingual AI Sales Trainer with Vertex AI** [[Halil Atmaca](https://www.linkedin.com/in/halil-atmaca/), AI Engineer & Consultant, happtiq] *How do you train sales representatives in 5 different languages without hiring 5 different coaches? Join us to see how we developed a **"Tactical AI Rep Simulator"** using Google Vertex AI. This session covers the development of an intelligent agent that simulates cold calls and sales scenarios in real-time.* **Talk #2: Build an AI-Powered Receipt Processing Agent with ADK on Cloud Run & Gemini in Vertex AI** [[Sijohn Mathew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sijohnmathew/), Head of Product Innovation and Co-Founder @ [Aclarity Tech](https://www.aclarity.se/) & GDE] *In this live, hands-on session, we’ll build a sophisticated receipt-processing engine using the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Gemini. You will learn to orchestrate specialized AI agents to perform multimodal data extraction from images, intelligently classify expenses, and log structured results directly into BigQuery. This session provides a deep dive into building modular, tool-augmented AI workflows that transform raw inputs into production-ready data.* **Meetup schedule:** Check-In: 17:30 - 18:00 Talk #1: 18:00 - 18:30 Quiz: 18:30 - 18:45 (w/ some cool gifts) Break & Networking: 18:45 - 19:15 Talk #2: 19:15 - 19:45 Networking & Drinks: 19:45 - 21:00 *Organized by [happtiq](https://www.happtiq.com/) and [Posedio](https://www.posedio.com/)!* **📢 Still want to take the stage?** If you have a story to tell about AI, Infrastructure Modernization, or Cloud Security, we’d love to hear from you for our future events! 👉[ ](https://www.meetup.com/google-cloud-meetup-vienna/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)[Fill out the Speaker Form here](https://forms.gle/fWX6me3JsxR9Fr518) \*\*\* Language of the MeetUp: **ENGLISH** \*\*\* **Location:** **weXelerate Auditiorium, Praterstraße 1** Simply take the U1/U4 to Schwedenplatz. The Auditorium of weXelerate can be accessed via Taborstraße or Praterstraße. If you're arriving by car, [here ](https://goo.gl/maps/YyuFDngPCKbTpveT8)is a garage where you could park. — 🎟️ **RSVP now to secure your spot!** \*\*\* If you have any questions feel free to contact us [[hello@happtiq.com](http://hello@happtiq.com/)]. \*\*\*

**Hey everybody!** Do you want to code together, share your projects, or just hang out in a creative atmosphere? Then join us at the **Coding Club @ Jo&Joe Hostel**! We usually start with a short introduction round so everyone can get to know each other. After that, you can: * share your achievements or pet projects (informal, just at the table) * get feedback or inspiration from others * or simply work on your own project alongside the group Bring your laptop (or any device you like to code on) if you want to actively work. Or just come by to connect and get inspired. Please try to be on time so we can kick things off together. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀

We're trying something new. Maybe it will become a more regular thing. February's meetup will be at WerkzeugH with a new concept where we are reserving a section and will have talks supported by streaming audio to your headphones. The AI generated photo tells part of the story. It'll be fun. WerkzeugH is great. We're looking for talks. In the worst case scenario, I will give a version of the Observability talk I just gave at a Ruby conference. So please volunteer a talk so I have less work :) BRING YOUR HEADPHONES, you may need them and mine are gross and you won't want to borrow them. See you soon!

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!

**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 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Description - 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 hands-on session, you'll explore Kiro's evolution through re:Invent 2025 and see live demonstrations of creating APIs, hooks, and real-world integrations. Watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro's full agentic workflow in action. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and integrations 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. 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. 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 **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

**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:** **Semantic HTML** At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach. Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level. **What to expect:** * Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools * Best practices for design-to-development workflows * Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs * Real-world problem-solving scenarios * Interactive Q&A sessions * Networking opportunities with fellow developers **Each meetup features:** 60 minutes of focused presentation 30 minutes of live demonstrations 30 minutes for questions and discussion **See you there!** Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community! **Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!*** Food and drinks will be available. **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well.** **We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs." **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints. In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.