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Come hang out with like-minded developers, designers and all others interested in app development topics! Whether you’re a seasoned regular or it’s your very first meetup, everyone is welcome. We keep things low key and chill. As always, we kick things off with casual conversations, followed by an insightful talk in English – and of course, free food and drinks to keep the vibes going strong. This time, we’ll be hosted by mySugr (part of the Roche Group) — a digital health company focused on making life with diabetes easier through beautifully designed, user-centric mobile apps. They combine medical-grade technology with playful design to help millions of people worldwide manage their diabetes with confidence. 🧠 Topic of the Night The topic and speaker will be announced here asap. ⚡️ Lightning Taks Michael Temper, developer of Porta Nubi - Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year, will talking about the Apple Vision Pro! He'll also bring his Vision Pro with him to the event. 📅 Schedule 🕡 Doors open: 18:00 🕖 Talk starts: 18:30 🍕 Food, drinks and chatting when talks are done 🗺️ Location mySugr offices, Trattnerhof 1, 1010 Wien ❤️ Sponsor Big thanks to mySugr - https://mysugr.com ⚡ Wanna give a lightning talk? Have a cool project, tool, or idea to share? Hit us up – lightning talks (max 5 mins) are open to everyone! See you there – did we mention the food and drinks? 🍕🥤

Join us for the first meetup in 2026! ⭐️ Are you interested in the Ruby language or Ruby on Rails? Join us. We have great talks, good vibes, and yummy snacks! 😋 **Talks** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ 🗣️ [Peter Solnica](https://solnic.dev/) ▶️ Structured Logging in Ruby: Where We Are and Where We're Heading 🗒️ Ruby's logging ecosystem is evolving, and there's a lot of momentum to build on. In this talk, we'll explore the current state of logging in Ruby and compare it with ecosystems like Elixir, where a more capable, well-designed logger is built right into the standard library. We'll dive into recent developments in Rails - including its new structured events API - and how they connect to the broader picture of structured logging, error handling, and tracing. Along the way, we'll build a vision for what Ruby's standard library could offer: a powerful, extendable logger that makes structured logging a natural part of every Ruby project. 🗣️ [Marie-Therese Fischer ](https://fischer.codes/) ▶️ Building Games with Ruby 🗒️ What do you end up with when you strip Rails from a Rails developer? Plain Ruby. Join me as I explore the language behind the framework through the lens of game development. By building a simple terminal game and a 2D platformer, I’ll break down the essential building blocks every game is built on - from loops and input handling to visuals. We'll look at how stepping away from the 'magic' of Rails to build games can lead to a deeper understanding of Ruby logic and application structure. 🗣️ [Christoph Lipautz](https://github.com/unused) ▶️ The Art of Testing Nothing 🗒️ Traditional CI/CD pipelines often waste significant resources re-validating unchanged code, creating a bottleneck in the development lifecycle. This session explores the results of my attempts to shift from exhaustive execution to smart omission. I'll discuss how doing nothing turns into a technical strategic advantage while maintaining confidence. **Location** **\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~** Mariahilfer Str. 97/4, 1060 Wien **Sponsors** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ ⭐ [Meister](https://www.meisterlabs.com/jobs/) Founded in 2006 by Till Vollmer and Michael Hollauf, Meister’s journey from start-up to scale-up has been a story of continual growth. What started with a vision to create a simple visual mind-mapping tool has become not one but two collaborative tools that help teams everywhere focus on the work that matters. Thank you to Meister for hosting and providing us with refreshments and snacks! 🙌 \~\~\~ ⭐ Looking to sponsor or give a talk? We are looking for sponsors and speakers. If you are interested, contact us at organizers@ruby.wien!

**Radeln in Wien – Warum du das auch machen solltest!** > Am 5. März lädt die Brompton Junction Vienna zu einem besonderen Abend rund ums Radfahren in der Stadt. Im Fokus: Frauen\*, die Lust haben, das Fahrrad neu oder wieder für sich zu entdecken – ganz ohne Leistungsdruck. Gemeinsam mit der passionierten Allwetterfahrerin Elli, der Leistungssportlerin Katharina und der Mechanikerin Lisa aus der Citybiker Werkstatt entsteht ein inspirierender Mix aus Motivation, Know-how und Praxis. Es geht um sichere Mobilität im Alltag, den Umstieg vom Auto aufs Fahrrad oder Lastenrad, sportlichen Einstieg ins Rennradfahren sowie einfache Wartungstipps, die jede selbst umsetzen kann. > Der Abend versteht sich als Safe Space für Personen, die erst kürzlich mit dem Radfahren begonnen haben, oder noch hadern, ebenso wie für erfahrene Radlerinnen, die Austausch und Community suchen. Ziel ist es, zu ermutigen, Wissen zu teilen und zu zeigen: Radfahren in Wien ist machbar, sinnvoll – und macht Spaß. > Die Abendveranstaltung richtet sich bewusst an Frauen\* und schafft einen geschützten Raum für Austausch, Inspiration und praktische Tipps rund ums Radfahren in der Stadt. Drei unterschiedliche Perspektiven treffen aufeinander: Aktivismus, Sport und Praxis. > Die Wiener Rad-Aktivistin Elli zeigt, warum das Fahrrad (und Lastenrad) ein realistischer Ersatz für das Auto im Alltag sein kann und wie eine sichere Infrastruktur den Unterschied macht. Katharina, eine Leistungssportlerin aus dem Laufbereich gibt Einblicke in ihren Einstieg ins Rennradfahren, spricht über Motivation, Training und Ernährung – niedrigschwellig und alltagstauglich. Ergänzt wird der Abend durch praktische Hands-on-Tipps von Mechanikerin Lisa aus der Citybiker Werkstatt: einfache Wartungsarbeiten, richtige Sattelhöhe, Luftdruck und vieles mehr. > Ziel ist es, Hemmschwellen abzubauen, Wissen zu teilen und Community zu stärken.

**\*\*\* Enrollment and all info** [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes)**\*\*\*** **Description:** **Come join for a journey of some of the nitty-gritty of improv performance.** We’ll work on scene work, stage presence, breaking out of our patterns, finding fun in the stillness, and stillness in the craziness of Improv. This is for improvisers who understand the foundations and concepts of improv and want that extra challenge to perform or refine their performance skills. **Teacher:** Shawn Fisher Shawn Fisher is an improviser, performer, and educator. With over 15 years of experience in improv, you can see him with The English Lovers, one of Vienna’s longest-standing improv groups, Two-Buttons Short, and with Rainbow’s Last Wish. Originally from the US, he has taught classes, workshops and led open improv sessions in Vienna since 2018, fostering community where curiosity leads the way. ​ Whether directing, MCing, or coaching at venues like Vienna’s Maestro, Shawn thrives on the spontaneity and connection of live performance—especially when leaning into the fantastical.

The Startup Circle of the TU Wien TOP Fellows invites to the next Startup Circle. Details are yet to be planned, this is a "safe the date".

Welcome everyone to our board game meeting! We are thrilled to have you all here, ready to dive into the world of board games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the scene, we welcome all types of gamers to this event. It's a great opportunity to get to know other players who share your passion for board games. Whether you want to bring your own games or choose from the ones we have available. We've got a vast array of games to choose from, so you can find something that suits your style. Here are some of our games, just to give you an impression: * Casual games: Dixit, Carcasonne, Colt Express, Camel Up * Party games: Codenames, Taboo, Humm Bug, Drunk Stoned or Stupid, Trial by Trolley, Joking Hazard, Poetry For Neanderthals * Social deduction games: The Resistance, Werewolves of millers hollow, Secret Hitler, One Night Revolution, Time Bomb * Cooperative games: Flash Point: Fire Rescue, Hanabi, Pandemic * Story games like: Once upon A Time, Gloom, Winter Tales * Workerplacement games: Takenoko, The Pursuit of Happiness, Sail to India, Periorbis * Miniature games: Zombicide, Project: Elite, The Others: 7 Sins, Lobotomy * Video games turned into board games: Stardew Valley, Dark Souls And so many more i cannot list all of them here We are an international group, so all games are in english or can be played in english. What if you don't know any games? That is okay! The best part? The meeting is free of charge! All we ask is that you pay for your drinks and food at the bar. We encourage you to mingle with fellow players and make new friends, because that's the beauty of board games: the social experience. So grab a game, grab a seat, and let's get this meeting started!

Looking for consistent rhythm in your work? Been putting something off for too long? Join us for our Weekly Co-Working Session in the excellent **Jaz in the City** — and let’s get it done, together. 📲 **Want** **to** **connect** with others before/after? Looking for extra support and accountability: Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6LidaoQhe16wZ0Se9pNM6), Keep in touch via [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nocrastinationclub/) This is a **reliable**, safe, supportive in-person space to move through procrastination with presence and companionship. Whether you’re working on admin tasks, tax returns, writing, creative/coding projects, or simply clearing up your inbox — bring whatever needs getting done and we’ll focus gently beside you. After a 30' intro and goal setting session, we will go through 3 **Pomodoro** **sessions** of 45' focused work and 15' breaks in between. 🕐 **Time**: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 **Location**: Jaz in the City – Ground Floor long table: Windmühlgasse 28, 1060 Vienna 💻 **Bring**: Your laptop(& charger), journal, creative tools, or anything you’ve been procrastinating on 🌿 **Hosted by**: NoCrastination. See you across from the ground floor bar ✨ you will see us sitting at the long table with our laptops ☕ Please do order something from the bar, so as to keep us in their good graces! Espresso: €3.5, Americano: €4.5, Latte: €5.5. Donations to support the community are voluntary and welcome. 🌱 **What to Expect** * **Welcoming space**: we meet in the creative, cozy lobby of the **Jaz in the City** * **Social start**: intro from **1:00 to 1:30 PM**, we mingle, get to know each other and share goals; our first focus session begins at **1:30 PM.** However, **drop in anytime** if you can't make the intro session — 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, or join us for the 30' intro session where we introduce ourselves and share our goals for the day * **Enough spaces**: main table is for quiet focus, multiple nearby tables for casual conversation, and sofa's in the back for taking video calls(be mindful that the hotel music is always on in the background). After each focus session, if you’re still in the flow, feel free to remain seated — no need to move. If you're up for a chat, we can move to a social area for a relaxed break * **Pomodoro-style rhythm**: We work in 45' focus blocks followed by 15' social breaks. If 45' feels too long, feel free to break it into two 20' focus sessions with a short 5' 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. **🪑Seating information:** * If this is your first time joining us, please look for **Vlad** when you arrive in front of the **Ground Floor Bar** (not at the hotel reception). * There is a **long table with about 12 seats** for those joining the **peer accountability session** — please arrive on time if you’d like to sit here. * There are also **round tables nearby** for anyone who prefers a more flexible setup. * If you’d like to **work independently (without the Pomodoro sessions),** but still be part of the group energy, just let **Vlad** know — we’ll make sure you’re comfortably included. 💛 💬 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. 💚

We are happy to announce the next [eBPF](https://ebpf.io/)-focused meetup in Vienna scheduled for March 6, 2026. All talks will be suited for beginners and experts as well. Whether you're a web developer, platform engineer, data scientist or simply curious about the latest advancements in the world of IT, this event is for you. Come and join us to network with like-minded professionals, expand your knowledge in eBPF and explore how this open-source technology is revolutionizing the way we solve problems. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! *Special thanks to our sponsors:* *\- ÖBB for providing an excellent venue for this meetup\!* **Agenda:** * 17:00 - 17:25: Arrival and Registration * 17:25 - 17:30: **Welcome** - *by the Organizers* * 17:30 - 18:00: **The pod knows where you're from** *\- preserving Source IP with Cilium and DSR* \- by Marcel Gredler * 18:00 - 18:30: Break * 18:30 - 19:00: **Signing eBPF for Security** *(with Hornet LSM)* \- by Julian Zhuang * 19:00 - 21:00: Closing Words & Networking Apero **Topic 1: The Pod Knows Where You're From – Preserving Source IP with Cilium and DSR** In this session, Marcel Gredler delves into maintaining original source IP addresses in Kubernetes pods using Cilium and Direct Server Return (DSR). By bypassing traditional load balancers for return traffic, DSR boosts bandwidth and performance, enabling efficient handling of high-throughput workloads like AI model inference and training in cloud-native setups. **Topic 2: Signing eBPF for Security (with Hornet LSM)** Julian Zhuang discusses enhancing eBPF program security via cryptographic signing integrated with the Hornet Linux Security Module (LSM). This approach verifies eBPF code integrity before kernel loading, reducing vulnerabilities in observability, networking, and security tools while ensuring safe deployment in production environments.

Du hast das Gefühl, dass in unserem Geldsystem etwas nicht mehr stimmt? Dass dein Erspartes dahinschmilzt und deine finanzielle Zukunft unsicherer wird? Damit bist du nicht allein. Bitcoin ist weit mehr als nur ein Spekulationsobjekt – es ist die Antwort auf die Frage, wie Geld in einer freien Gesellschaft funktionieren sollte. **Was dich bei “Bitcoin Entdecken” erwartet:** In 2 Stunden erfährst du mehr über die Idee hinter Bitcoin und warum Bitcoin ein Schlüssel zu individueller Freiheit ist. Wir widmen uns den gängigen Mythen, beantworten deine Fragen und geben dir Tipps für den idealen Einstieg in das Bitcoin - "Rabbit Hole". **Programm** * **09:45** \- Einlass * **10:00** – Vortrag “Warum echte Freiheit beim Geld beginnt”: Idee und Grundlagen von Bitcoin sowie gängige Mythen im Faktencheck * **11:30** – Q&A: Wir beantworten deine Fragen * **12:00** – Ausklang & Vernetzung mit der Community Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos und es ist kein Vorwissen nötig. Bring gerne deine Freunde und Familie mit. Aufgrund der begrenzten Platzanzahl, bitte unbedingt pünktlich sein. Eine Veranstaltung von [Bitcoin Austria](https://bitcoin-austria.at/) – unterstützt von [Coinfinity](https://coinfinity.co/).

Are you interested in product management and user experience? Are you an early bird? Join us for **UX Vienna Mornings**, a casual breakfast meetup. Meet like-minded people, discuss interesting topics, and expand your professional network in a great atmosphere. Our agenda: 1. Introduce yourself: Share what you do or what you like. 2. Learn about job opportunities and upcoming events. 3. Discuss your topics or projects. Is there a question you would like to discuss? Or a project you would like to share? Please bring them along! 4. Network and chat. **UX Vienna Mornings** take place on the first Friday of every month from 8 am to 10 am. Please note that this location only accepts cash. By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any recording containing your likeness in any medium for any purpose. Accessible services for people with special needs: For assistance from a public transport stop to the venue and back, please email Max Scheugl at m@nofro.com

# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/electric-shower-thoughts-gus-horn-english-stand-up-comedy-thecomedypub-tickets-1981227633184?aff=MeetUp) Brazilian-American comedian Gus Horn debuts his new show in Vienna—smart, personal stand-up about identity, expat life & chaos. 🎤 About the Show Brazilian-American comedian Gus Horn brings his newest solo show Electric Shower Thoughts to Vienna for the very first time. What do you get when you mix: a Brazilian upbringing Austrian winters American corporate life heartbreak & immigration paperwork and an electric shower that might kill you… but gives you your best ideas You get Electric Shower Thoughts — a hilarious, honest, and deeply relatable stand-up comedy hour about living everywhere and fitting in nowhere. This show dives headfirst into the chaos of modern life as an immigrant, expat, and former engineer who realized spreadsheets weren’t worth the existential dread. 😂 What Is Electric Shower Thoughts? This is not just observational comedy. It’s a confession booth with punchlines. In this hour, Gus explores: what it’s like being Brazilian abroad dating with an accent explaining Brazilian bidets to Europeans career crises and corporate burnout visa stress & immigration anxiety being homesick for food more than people family expectations vs real life and trying to find love while still figuring yourself out From almost becoming a nuclear engineer to deciding “nah… comedy instead,” Gus turns culture shock, heartbreak, and adulthood panic into sharp, self-aware comedy. Every country has different plugs. Different rules. Different ways of making you feel like you’re doing life wrong. This show is for anyone who’s ever felt out of place — emotionally, culturally, or professionally. 🎯 Who Is This Show For? ✔️ Expats & immigrants ✔️ People who’ve switched careers out of existential dread ✔️ Anyone who’s dated internationally (or regretted it) ✔️ Fans of smart, personal, global stand-up comedy ✔️ People who’ve tried to explain to their parents that comedy is a job If you’ve ever felt lost, burned out, heartbroken, or confused in an airport — this show will feel uncomfortably familiar. 👤 About Gus Horn Gus Horn is a Brazilian-American stand-up comedian who has performed in 25 countries across 3 continents. A now-retired nuclear engineer, Gus jokes that he used to manage nuclear waste for a living — and now tells dirty jokes to survive. Career highlights include: Opening for Russell Peters on his Act Your Age European Tour Tour support for Dave Attell, Nikki Glaser, TJ Miller & Rafi Bastos Performances at top comedy clubs across the USA, Brazil & Europe Featured performer at the Panč Festival (Slovenia) TV debut on “The Noite”, Brazil’s most-watched talk show Appearance on Episode 708 of “Kill Tony”, the world’s biggest comedy podcast Gus blends intelligent storytelling with raw honesty, cultural insight, and fearless punchlines — creating comedy that’s global, personal, and brutally funny. 🍻 Venue – The Comedy Pub Vienna’s home for international stand-up comedy. An intimate comedy club with: full bar service great sightlines and the perfect vibe for a personal, high-energy comedy hour 📍 Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna 🚇 U4 Kettenbrückengasse 📅 Event Details 📆 Date: Friday, March 6th 🚪 Doors: 20:30 🎤 Show: 21:00 🗣 Language: English 🎟 Tickets: Available online 💺 Seating is limited — arrive early ⚠️ Don’t Miss This Night Electric Shower Thoughts is a rare chance to see a globally touring comedian in an intimate venue — sharing his most personal, funniest material. 🎟 Book now. Seats are limited. #GusHorn #ElectricShowerThoughts #EnglishComedyVienna #StandUpVienna #LiveComedyVienna #InternationalComedy #ExpatComedy #ImmigrantComedy #ComedyPubVienna #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #StorytellingComedy #ModernComedy #MustSeeComedy

Humor, Drama, Leidenschaft – das ist Maestro, der weltweit populärste Improtheater-Wettstreit. Zur Feier des internationalen Frauentags gibt es diese Show in komplett weiblicher Besetzung, von der Regie bis hin zur Fotografin. Ein Maestra! Frauen aus allen Ecken der Wiener Impro-Szene stellen sich den Herausforderungen der Regisseurinnen, spielen in unterschiedlicher Zusammensetzung Szenen und kämpfen um die Gunst des Publikums. Und auch Du kannst Teil der Show werden: Unsere Regisseurinnen leiten eine kostenlose Warm-up-Session, wo man sich kennenlernen und warm spielen kann. Am Ende fragen wir nach Freiwilligen und dann entscheidet das Losglück oder die Regie, wer die verbleibenden Plätze bekommt und mit den bereits fix gesetzten Spielerinnen auf der Bühne stehen darf. Dabei ist uns jedes Erfahrungslevel willkommen! Du musst dich dafür nur zu diesem Event anmelden! Du solltest dir aber auch ein Ticket für die Show kaufen, denn die möchtest du sicher nicht verpassen: [Ticket kaufen](https://www.yesticket.org/event/de/maestra-impro-comedy-show-08-03-26/) ! (Falls Du Teilnehmer wirst, erstatten wir dir natürlich den Eintrittspreis) Wenn du mehr über den Maestro wissen möchtest, klicke [hier](https://viennaimprov.org/maestro-de/) ! Bitte NUR weibliche Personen anmelden.

Jeden Freitag um 18 Uhr zeigen wir dir bei unserer Tour unseren Maker Space. Es erwarten dich rund 900m2 Werkstattfläche, eine Menge ganz unterschiedlicher Bereiche, viele Maschinen und Geräte. Wir freuen uns auf deinen Besuch!

\*\*register here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS6XWbN324OfMgbgxiNTzo_9d74R7ROpwrXSzINOxx9k4NXg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103336524982710202719 ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS6XWbN324OfMgbgxiNTzo_9d74R7ROpwrXSzINOxx9k4NXg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103336524982710202719 )\*\* Pause. Sense. Breathe. Return to yourself. Due to the strong interest and warm response to the first workshop, this session is returning. In a world of speed, multitasking, and constant stimulation, true presence becomes a rare and powerful skill. This interactive workshop offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, and understand how mindfulness and meditation transforms your brain, your communication, and your moment-to-moment experience. Through a blend of neuroscience, mindfulness tools, introspection, pair- and group activities, we explore how the brain, body, and nervous system shape the way we feel, interact, and respond. You’ll learn how posture, breath, emotional signals, and internal narratives influence communication – and how mindful presence can shift everything. You’ll explore: ● The neuroscience of mindfulness, meditation and self-awareness. ● How feelings, needs, and body sensations shape your relationships. ● How to meet difficult emotions with curiosity and compassion. ● How to practice RAIN as a gentle, structured process. ● How Metta meditation softens the heart and supports resilience. ● How body language influences communication and nervous system safety. ● How breath and movements bring you back into the present moment. Ideal for anyone wanting to live and communicate with more clarity, intention, and authenticity – in body, mind, and heart. Please bring paper and a pen. Cash donation is appreciated. One third of the collected donations will be shared with the café, supporting this community space. [https://themindfulbase.com](https://themindfulbase.com/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mindful-base) [https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base](https://www.instagram.com/the_mindful_base) Practical Details Venue: **Villa Vida Café, Linke Wienzeile 102, Vienna** Language: **English** (with a warm, inclusive atmosphere) Duration: **2 hours each** Group size: **Limited – intimate, circle-based setting** Includes: **Guided practices and possible handouts**

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!

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

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)

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

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 * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***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

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!

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.