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**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 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Our Speakers:** **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. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Location(Venue) Guidance:** *THE ICON VIENNA* **Tower 24 - 22nd Floor** Wiedner Gürtel 13\, 1100 Vienna \| https://maps\.app\.goo\.gl/LMSgXD5uHjdKLgWE7 When you arrive in the ICON tower, walk straight to the info point and ask for a visitor’s card for Dynatrace (22nd floor). They will explain the way to Tower 24. Walk through the 1st glass door. At the 2nd glass door, you will need your visitor’s card (left side) and hold it against the card reader to open. Hold your visitor card against the card reader at the turnstiles, walk through it, and look at the screen on your slide (while entering). Don’t move too close to the gate before using your card, as it might block you. The screen will display a letter (A-D) about which elevator you need to take. You can also check your designated elevator by holding the card under one of the elevator screen panels. At the elevator entrance is a small display showing you the floor where it is going -> enter if you see the number 22. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Our Sponsor:** Dynatrace \| [https://www.dynatrace.com/](https://www.dynatrace.com/) Special Thanks to our sponsor Dynatrace, definitely is one of Austria’s big success stories in recent history. Founded in 2005 in Linz, known as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies on the planet. Dynatrace is the market leader in software intelligence, provide full-stack insights into user sessions, applications' runtimes, and infrastructure. And guess what? We're looking for IT specialists: https://www.dynatrace.com/careers/jobs/?country=Austria

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!**

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!

# [GET TICKETS HERE!!!](https://www.eventbrite.at/e/english-stand-up-comedy-malinda-perera-live-in-vienna-thecomedypub-tickets-1981242224828?aff=MeetUp) A full-length English stand-up comedy show with Malinda Perera—sharp jokes, personal stories & big laughs. Live in Vienna. About the Show Join Malinda Perera for a full-length English stand-up comedy solo show in Vienna, packed with sharp observations, personal storytelling, and genuine audience connection. In this show, Malinda explores: culture and identity life as an immigrant in Europe relationships, expectations, and everyday absurdities the small, ridiculous moments that somehow define modern life His comedy is honest, relatable, and smart — blending well-crafted jokes with real stories and spontaneous audience interaction. No two shows are exactly the same. After touring this show through more than 20 cities across 12 countries in 2025, Malinda brings the set back to Vienna due to strong audience demand. Whether you’ve seen him before or are discovering him for the first time, this is your chance to experience a complete solo hour from one of Vienna’s most active English-language comedians. Who Is This Show For? ✔️ Fans of English-language stand-up comedy ✔️ Expats and internationals living in Vienna ✔️ Comedy lovers who enjoy smart, story-driven humor ✔️ Anyone looking for a relaxed but high-quality night out ✔️ First-time comedy audiences and regular fans alike If you enjoy comedy that’s thoughtful, funny, and grounded in real life, this show is for you. About Malinda Perera Originally from Sri Lanka, Malinda Perera moved to Europe to study IT — but comedy quickly took over after his stand-up debut in 2016. Since then, he has: Headlined shows in 36 countries across Europe Performed in comedy clubs, theaters, and festivals worldwide Built a reputation as one of Europe’s fastest-rising English-language comedians His first solo special, Not A Drug Dealer, sold out across 50 cities in 24 countries, firmly establishing him as an international touring act. Malinda’s comedy combines personal experience, cultural insight, and sharp writing — delivered with confidence, warmth, and an easy connection to the crowd. Follow Malinda on Instagram: @malinda.perera Venue – The Comedy Pub The Comedy Pub is Vienna’s home for English stand-up comedy — an intimate, relaxed venue with a full bar and a true comedy-club atmosphere. Kettenbrückengasse 7, 1050 Vienna U4 Kettenbrückengasse Show Details Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Doors Open: 20:30 Show Starts: 21:00 Tickets: • €15.00 online • €20.00 at the door Language: English Age Recommendation: 16+ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Show contains explicit content. Don’t Miss Out This is a rare opportunity to see a full solo stand-up show from a globally touring comedian in an intimate Vienna venue. Seats are limited — book early to avoid disappointment. #MalindaPerera #EnglishComedyVienna #StandUpVienna #LiveComedyVienna #ComedyPubVienna #InternationalComedy #ExpatComedy #ViennaEvents #ViennaNightlife #EnglishStandUp #ComedyShowVienna #LiveComedyAustria

Are you interested in improving your presentation skills? Want to become more comfortable speaking in front of people? Do you feel the need to enhance your creativity and connect better with your audience? Here, you'll have the opportunity to practice your presentation skills in a fun and creative environment like never before! This evening, you will have the opportunity to participate at an event called PowerPoint-Karaoke: presenting slides that you've never seen before. There will be random short presentations but also special group presentations created for this event. And if you want to challenge yourself even more then there is the option of grabbing some additional feelings from the challenge box . Even if this sounds daunting, we encourage you to embrace the challenge and experiment in a fun and safe environment where you're allowed to fail! You're also welcome to join regardless of whether you want to present or simply observe. Expect a pressure-free atmosphere that encourages everyone to at least try and tap into their talent, as it's bound to be an enjoyable experience filled with improvisation. *** We'll meet at **Quentin Kaffeebar** in Kaiserstraße 96. We'll be there from 7:00pm onwards and begin with the event at 7:15pm. You'll find us in the back where the beamer is. The event lasts around three hours with a 15-minute break in between. *** We are a group of people who organize monthly Social Adventures, everyone is free to join. This event will be held in English, please respect each other and speak English only. German events will be organized in the future as well. ### **Stay Updated** Join our Telegram to keep up with all upcoming events: **t.me/czc_vienna**

This is a Football Training +Match session - preparation for full pitch football (skill & position improvements). The session is managed by Toni Geormaneanu - license UEFA B - coach of Meetup United - Uberliga B ( KM plus Reserves) If you would like to join, get in touch with our club responsible - Sorin Brici (+43 676 4276984)

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!

At our next UX Vienna Club, we want to take a closer look at how the constant stream of new AI tools and practices are changing the field of User Experience Design. And we want your insights: What has changed for you, where do you think things are going? **Agenda** We'll kick things off with a round of **introductions**. Then there'll be an **open discussion** about **where AI is taking UX (and us)**. Bring your stories and your curiosity and join in! The **second half** of the evening is all about **networking and conversation** over drinks. Whether you're looking to share your learnings and ideas, connect with fellow UX professionals, or gain fresh perspectives, the UX Vienna Club is the perfect place to start. We look forward to seeing you! 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.

**„Warum schiebe ich finanzielle Vorsorge vor mir her?“** Offener Frauen-Workshop über innere Blockaden, Geld & ins Tun kommen. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig. **[Anmeldeformular](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZRr4V4XBHWedAtf9AaGJjB2LFwuBeU34iz5MRujAM3fH82Q/viewform)** Du möchtest dein Geld nicht länger nur auf der Seite haben, sondern sinnvoll anlegen und vorsorgen – und merkst gleichzeitig, dass dich innere Hürden, Unsicherheit oder alte Glaubenssätze zurückhalten? Vielleicht fragst du dich, ob du „schon soweit“ bist, um dein Geld für dich arbeiten zu lassen, hast Respekt vor Risiken oder einfach noch keinen klaren ersten Schritt gesehen. In diesem **Workshop** schaffen wir zuerst Raum zum Verstehen – und dann zum Handeln. **Teil 1 – Verstehen, was uns zurückhält (Gruppenformat & Safe Space)** In einer kleinen, wertschätzenden Runde sprechen wir darüber: •⁠ ⁠was uns davon abhält, uns mit Geld zu beschäftigen •⁠ ⁠welche mentalen Hürden und Unsicherheiten es gibt •⁠ ⁠welche alten Glaubenssätze über Geld uns geprägt haben •⁠ ⁠und was Geld und Investieren mit Selbstwert zu tun haben können Du bist damit nicht allein – und genau dafür schaffen wir einen geschützten Raum für ehrlichen Austausch. **Teil 2 – Ins Tun kommen** Im zweiten Teil geht es darum, wie du deinen eigenen Weg findest: •⁠ ⁠wie du erste konkrete Schritte setzen kannst •⁠ ⁠wie du Hürden nach und nach überwindest •⁠ ⁠wie du dir Orientierung verschaffst und Sicherheit aufbaust •⁠ ⁠und wie ein Einstieg aussehen kann, der wirklich zu dir passt **Ohne Druck. Ohne Vorwissen. In deinem Tempo.** Unabhängige Informationsveranstaltung - kein Produktverkauf! Kostenlos – freiwillige Spende willkommen. This workshop is for women interested in personal growth, overcoming inner blocks and building a healthier relationship with money.

## **AI4Industry Meetup – "Measurable Business Impact" Edition** Artificial Intelligence cannot longer be a hype topic — without real business value & impact. As part of the **AI4Industry series**, this meetup focuses on exactly that challenge. The central question of the evening is how leaders can introduce, govern, and scale AI in a way that creates **real, measurable business value** \- beyond buzzwords and isolated pilot projects\. ## **Program** **From 5:00 PM – Check-In** ### **5:30 PM – Keynote Insights from Industry, Academia & Consulting** * **Tobias Kutscher**, [Boehringer Ingelheim]() *Driving Operational Excellence using Machine Learning* → How data science enables fast detection of influencing factors and drives operational excellence at scale. * **Ronald Hochreitner**, [WU Vienna]() *Successful AI Integrations within Finance & Medicine* → Key success factors and lessons learned from AI deployments in highly regulated, data-intensive environments. * **Constantin Pusch**, [EY]() *Agentic Use Case with Microsoft Foundry* → How agentic AI systems are applied in practice and which architectural and governance decisions matter most. * **4th Speaker – TBD** **From 6:45 PM – Networking** Informal networking with drinks and ample opportunity to dive deeper into specific use cases, ask follow-up questions, and exchange experiences with speakers and fellow decision-makers. ## **Who Should Attend?** This event is designed for **everybody.** From technological leaders, to senior executives to senior data scientists. Everybody will find their person of interest!

Intelligente Daten. Reale Erlebnisse. powered by CNT & SAP Am 26. Februar 2026 zeigen CNT, SAP und der DMVÖ in Wien, wie moderne Customer Experience entsteht, wenn intelligente Daten, Marketing Automation und verantwortungsvolles Consent-Management zusammenspielen. Von 12:00 bis 18:00 Uhr erwarten dich Impulse aus der Praxis, ein Live-Use-Case aus einem aktuellen CNT-Projekt, Insights zu Consent & Data Trust sowie ein Ausblick auf die wichtigsten CX-Trends 2026 – kompakt, anwendungsorientiert und branchenrelevant.

**Note:** We are meeting outside again as the first one was very successful. There is also a picnic in the nearby location so we may try to learn languages while having fun and learning sports vocabulary. Bring a blanket to sit on and water and snacks if you like. This is a **free** event. Are you ready to practise your language skills? If you want to meet new friends (or the same friends you met at our other events) and practice all the languages you can speak, join us for a fun-filled evening! During this event, you have the chance to choose a Group and talk to people in: 1. **English** 2. **German** 3. **Italian** 4. **Spanish** 5. **French** Our most important rule: Please be respectful to others at all times. Yes, there will be a separate beginners' Group if you aren't fluent in the language yet! It is also a great place to find Tandem Partners for the languages you want to improve in! Get in touch with the Host upon your arrival and he/she will assist you. here is our WhatsApp link https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtZ1TQB7lnUAJXK5NxwPQU Hope to see you there!!!

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)

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

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

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!

**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.