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Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking.
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đKeycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PMđNo registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.đNOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room.
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Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.
The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedbackâand accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere**
Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall?
Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+).
No prior experience needed â just curiosity and willingness to move đȘ
**Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian
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### đč Monday â Bouldering (Low Wall)
Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement.
đ **17:00â18:40**
đ Mountex, 1134 Budapest, VĂĄci Ășt 19
đ **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 4000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3500 HUF
* Children under 14: 2290 HUF
Equipment rental available on site.
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### đč Thursday â Rope Climbing (15 m Wall)
Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor.
đ **17:00â19:00**
đ BigWall, 1047 Budapest, KĂĄrolyi IstvĂĄn u. 10
đ **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 5000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3990 HUF
* Students (under 26): 2990 HUF
* Children under 14: 1990 HUF
All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym.
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### â Why join?
* Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching
* Small groups and personal attention
* Adults & kids train together
* Safe environment and clear instruction
* Great way to get stronger and meet active people
* In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors**
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### đł Regular climbers
If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass:
**29,000 HUF â 8 consecutive sessions**
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đ **Sign up in advance â spots are limited.**
Feel free to message me if you have questions!
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners â January Start
IndĂtsd 2026-ot argentin tangĂłval!
Nincs szĂŒksĂ©ged semmilyen elĆzetes tĂĄnctudĂĄsra, Ă©s egyedĂŒl vagy pĂĄrban is jelentkezhetsz!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel minden tangĂłzni vĂĄgyĂłt!
OktatĂł: Szeghalmi Endre
KezdĂ©s: 2026. jan. 12., hĂ©tfĆ 20:00 â 21:00. Az ĂłrĂĄk minden hĂ©tfĆn ugyanebben az idĆpontban folytatĂłdnak.
HelyszĂn: Roxy StĂșdiĂł, TĂĄtra u. 4.
Jelentkezés és tovåbbi infók:
A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon talålsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrålni.
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Start 2026 with Argentine tango!
No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner.
We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango!
Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi
Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00â9:00 PM
Classes will continue every Monday at the same time.
Venue: Roxy Studio, TĂĄtra u. 4.
Registration and more information:
[www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
Board Game Night at GĂłlya
Come and play boardgames with others in English!
This event is hosted by the [JĂĄtszĂłhĂĄz projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/1200101185612794). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/3423581501122274) for more information.
We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile!
***Important***
**This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260316). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own
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Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)
Software QA and Testing Events This Week
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Beyond the Catalog and Drug discovery with AI
**đ Join our free Budapest Data Science Meetup!**
In our first session, Tamås Németh from DataHub will explore the evolution of data catalogs into "Metadata Control Planes," explaining how authoritative context is the secret sauce for preventing "confident but wrong" AI agents.
Then, Daniel Darabos, CTO of LynxKite will take us into the world of biotech, demonstrating how GPU-accelerated screening is fast-tracking drug discovery by targeting G-protein coupled receptors with unprecedented speed.
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Date & venue:**
* **26 March 2026, Thursday, from 6 pm**
* **Shapr3D Office 1054 Budapest, Akadémia u. 6. · Budapest**
**Please note that the event's official language is English! By attending this event you agree to be photographed. Let us know if you would not like to appear in these pictures. We may use the pictures in social media.**
**Schedule**
**17:45 gates open**
**17:45-18:15 Warmup and chit-chat**
**18:15-19:30 Talks**
**19:30 - 21:00 Drinks, snacks, networking**
**Beyond the Catalog: The Control Plane for Modern Ecosystems and Agentic AI**
**[Németh Tamås](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemetht/),** [DataHub ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/datahub-cloud/)
Software Engineer @ DataHub. Building Datahub, the open-source metadata catalog. Previously led the data-engineering team at Prezi and worked on a platform to fulfill all of the analytical needs at scale. Tamas is also a committer in the Apache Gobblin project.
Abstract:
Traditional catalogs are no longer sufficient for todayâs complex, decentralized landscapes. This session explores their transformation into Metadata Control Planes, the operational âcentral nervous systemâ for enterprise information. As AI agents replace humans as primary consumers, this infrastructure becomes the critical bedrock for Context Engineering.
Unlike people, these autonomous systems act directly on the information they find without seeking clarification; they require authoritative context to avoid âconfident but wrongâ outcomes. We will demonstrate how to repurpose your existing lineage, quality signals, and business glossaries to provide the provenance and semantic clarity these models crave. Discover how to evolve a passive inventory into a high-performance engine for reliable, enterprise-grade AI.
**Drug discovery with AI: Targeting G-protein coupled receptors with GPU-accelerated screening**
Abstract:
GPCRs are an important but difficult drug target. The receptor we are focusing on, called Mas, has an important role in regulating the cardiovascular system and muscle growth. A natural compound that activates Mas is in phase 3 trials for treating old-age muscle loss (sarcopenia). As it's based on a plant extract, only a limited supply can be produced. The search is on for a highly efficient, safe, synthetic alternative! Join us to learn more about our GPU-accelerated solution for scoring billions of potential drug molecules with a variety of models.
\*\*[Daniel Darabos ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darabos/)\*\*is the CTO of **[LynxKite](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynxkite/)**. He has studied at BME and worked at Google and Lynx Analytics previously. He's currently applying his experience with building data science and AI applications to drug discovery for age-related diseases.
2K26Q1: Hungarian ServiceNow Developers Meetup
đŹđ§ We're back! Join us for our first meetup of 2026. We say goodbye to Prizma, which hosted our previous events. This time, the evening of talks, demos, and conversations about all things ServiceNow will take place at a new venue: KUBIK Coworking in ĂjlipĂłtvĂĄros.
The detailed agenda is still being finalized, but you can expect the usual mix: technical deep dives, platform updates, and honest discussions about what's happening in the ServiceNow ecosystem. Whether you're building apps, managing instances, or just getting started, there's something here for you.
Topics:
âą Data Stream in action ([Bulcsu Boros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulcsuboros/) - [Sofigate](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofigate/)) **Session language:** English / Hungarian
⹠Ditch the Logbook: Audit-proof administration in ServiceNow ([Mihåly Németh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mih%C3%A1ly-n%C3%A9meth-71035933/), [Istvån Toma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/istv%C3%A1n-toma-339714364/) - [Rubico](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rubicokft/)) **Session language:** Hungarian
âą Quiz picking from topics of "The Developer Passport: Australia release"
**Important:** Due to the size of the venue, we had to set the limit at 30 participants, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible!
Drinks and snacks provided. Networking starts at 5:30, sessions kick off shortly after.
See you there!
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đđș VisszatĂ©rtĂŒnk! Csatlakozz hozzĂĄnk 2026 elsĆ meetupjĂĄn. A korĂĄbbi esemĂ©nyeinknek helyet adĂł PrizmĂĄtĂłl bĂșcsĂșzunk, ezĂșttal egy Ășj helyszĂn a KUBIK Coworking ad otthont az estĂ©nek az ĂșjlipĂłtvĂĄrosi JĂĄszai Mari tĂ©ren.
A pontos programot mĂ©g összerakjuk, de az irĂĄny a szokĂĄsos: technikai elĆadĂĄsok, platform ĂșjdonsĂĄgok, Ă©s Ćszinte beszĂ©lgetĂ©sek a ServiceNow vilĂĄgĂĄrĂłl. AkĂĄr appokat fejlesztesz, akĂĄr instance-eket ĂŒzemeltetsz, akĂĄr most kezded a ServiceNow karriered, itt a helyed.
Témåk:
âą Adatfolyamok mƱködĂ©se ([Bulcsu Boros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulcsuboros/) - [Sofigate](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofigate/)) **ElĆadĂĄs nyelve:** angol/magyar
âą VĂĄltsuk ki a bĆrkötĂ©sƱt! - Auditbiztos adminisztrĂĄciĂł a ServiceNow-ban ([MihĂĄly NĂ©meth](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mih%C3%A1ly-n%C3%A9meth-71035933/), [IstvĂĄn Toma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/istv%C3%A1n-toma-339714364/) - [Rubico](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rubicokft/)) **ElĆadĂĄs nyelve:** magyar
âą KvĂz a "The Developer Passport: Australia release" tĂ©mĂĄibĂłl szemezgetve
**Fontos:** A helyszĂn mĂ©rete miatt most 30 fĆnĂ©l meg kellett hĂșznunk a limitet, Ăgy javasoljuk jelentkezzetek mielĆbb!
ItalokrĂłl Ă©s harapnivalĂłrĂłl gondoskodunk. A networking 5:30-kor indul, az elĆadĂĄsok röviddel utĂĄna.
Ott talĂĄlkozunk!
Beer Tasting & English Language Meetup
Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect.
Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at LĂĄzĂĄr utca 7.
Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!
Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapestâs Best Pub Quiz!
Register here: https://forms.gle/JKjGn4aGBr1r1dF48
Join us for the Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O Hostel Budapest, kicking off at 8 PM! This isnât your average trivia nightâit's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics â From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts â The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes â Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Grand Prize â The seasonâs top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based â Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and letâs make trivia night legendary! Register now and donât miss out!
Green Meetup March - What is an all-in-one green platform?
This month's topic is the all-in-one green platform beeco.
If you are:
* working or interested in sustainability,
* interested in bringing climate action into your current role,
* or just looking to grow your network, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded people,
âŠthis event is for you!
Whether you are new to Budapest, a local or just visiting, we encourage you to join us on the 27th March at 18:00 in the city center for a friendly event to mingle with like-minded people. Our events are in English, so don't worry if you don't speak Hungarian.
**Let's meet at KUBIK Coworking office!**
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**What to expect:**
1. 17:45 - 18:00: Attendees arrive.
2. 18:00 - 18:10: **Greetings and introduction**
3. 18:10 - 18:50: **[Kristóf HegedƱs](https://www.facebook.com/hkristof1/) \- What is an all\-in\-one green platform?**
Everybody has a really busy life these days, but humanity has an urgent topic to find a solution for: sustainability! How can a person do its best? What should I do?
At beeco we are working on it and we hope you also have some ideas! Letâs build it together!
4. 18:50 - 20:00: **Mingling**
Have thought-provoking conversations and exchange ideas with other community members on the topic of sustainability. Drinks and snacks included!
This event's speaker is *Kristóf HegedƱs, co-founder of [beeco](https://www.beeco.hu/en)*:
*A certified biomechatronics and medical engineer, rock climber, nature lover, and explorer, he is driven by his desire to live in harmony with nature in a more eco-friendly world.*
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Let's share, learn, and build something meaningful together!
**Note**: The talks will be recorded and published on YouTube. By attending this event you accept that you might appear in a photo or video taken and published by the organizers. If you wish to remain private, please let us know on-site before the event.
This event is hosted and organized by [Lombiq Technologies](https://lombiq.com/).
Budapest Cybersecurity Meetup - The Wild West of Early Bitcoin with Dan Conway
**Step into Bitcoinâs wild beginnings with pioneer miner #20 and blockchain innovator Dan Conway, the top U.S. government official shaping blockchain standards!**
As a seasoned professor and longtime Bitcoin/blockchain strategist whoâs taught at Notre Dame, Indiana University, Virginia Tech, and now leads U.S. national blockchain standards under INCITS, Dan brings decades of deep tech perspective. Hear him unpack Bitcoinâs genesis, cuttingâedge ideas like quantumâinspired consensus, and bold glimpses into blockchainâs future or even possibly the identity of Satoshi.
The location for this event is Puzl CowOrKing in Budapest, Lajos u. 126, 1036.
Doors open at 6:00âŻPM with the event kicking off at 7:00âŻPM. Join us for an exciting evening of talks, networking, and great people!
(Please note speaker will be remote but meetup is in-person at Puzl)
Szerdai KözĂ©phaladĂł Csoportos Ăra | Tango Libre
Középhaladó argentin tangó óra heti rendszerességgel januårtól!
VĂĄrunk szeretettel!
**IdĆpont**: Szerda, 19.00 - 20.15 (elsĆ alkalom 2026-ban: **januĂĄr 6.)**
**HelyszĂn**: Shift StĂșdiĂł, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2. em., 12-es kapucsengĆ
**OktatĂłk**
Serbån Andrea és Szeghalmi Endre
[Tovåbbi részletek és órarend](www.tangolibre.hu)
âŠâŠâŠ
Intermediate Argentine tango class held on a **weekly basis**.
**đ Time**
Wednesday, 7:00â8:15 PM
**đ Location**
Shift Studio, AndrĂĄssy Ășt 35., 2nd floor
**Teachers**
Andrea Serban & Endre Szeghalmi
Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
Software QA and Testing Events Near You
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Driving Success with Agentic AI for Software Development Discussion
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AIâsystems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasksâis reshaping modern development workflows.
The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether youâre a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding
Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts - WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use
Central Ohio Radio EnthusiastsâCOREâis an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radioâwhether you're new to radio and want to learn or you've been tinkering for years and want to share. Ham radio operators, GMRS users, Meshtastic fans, software-defined radio nerds, makers, and technical and non-technical folks are all welcome. No experience required or expected.
This month we have **WiFi HaLow: Introduction and Practical Use** with **Alex Barbur**.
Details are are [core.radio](https://core.radio).
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWSâs 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 Kiroâs 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 Kiroâs 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 â Associate, AWS Certified Developer â 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
Fishbowl: How is AI impacting your software engineering career?
**Presenter:** All of Us
**Time:** Pizza at 6:00, Presentation Starts at 6:30pm Eastern
**Location:** Theoris, 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 230, Indianapolis
Let's have a fishbowl discussion about AI. Has it replaced you yet? Have you replaced it? Somewhere in between? How is AI impacting your career as a software engineer?
Looking forward to seeing you there!
### What is a Fishbowl Discussion?
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From Web Forms to Web Components - Burton Smith
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively.
This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. Weâll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from serverâdriven controls, and why theyâre becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether youâre maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, youâll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standardsâbased way.
**YouTube Link**
TBA
Columbus HUG March
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/
ServiceNow's Got Talent
Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you.
We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform.
Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live.
So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent.
Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new.
Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with:
âą A demo
âą A real-world business solution
âą A bold idea
âą A UX transformation
âą Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
đ Business Value
đ Innovation
âš User Experience
This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value.
Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired.
Refreshments and bites will be provided.
And maybe next time⊠youâll be on stage.


















