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Power Platform Meetup @ Morgan Stanley
Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István
Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi
19:15 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray
Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi
19:15 – 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!*
Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül.
**Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában**
*Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport*
Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához.
**Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség**
*Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék*
A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?
Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✨
**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!**
**What to expect**
* Casual vibes
* Networking & community activities
* A mix of general and technical talks & discussions
* Drinks & snacks
**↗️ [Luma](https://luma.com/j77fxzdn)**
*🧭 Make sure to check out "**How to Find Us**" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to access the space*
📑**Agenda**
🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm**
* Arrivals
* Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF)
🕢**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm**
Ethereum's Scaling Roadmap - Péter Garamvölgyi (Scroll)
🕢**7:45 pm - 10:00 pm**
* Open discussions, community activities and networking
The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬
*Az elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.*
**Organizers and sponsors**
* Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation)
* Guild.xyz
Hot Paprika Pub Quiz at A&O
Please sign up in advance!
Hot Paprika Presents: Budapest’s 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 isn’t your average trivia night—it's hosted by comedians, so expect uncomfortable laughs, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable time! What to Expect:
Diverse Topics – From pop culture to history, no subject is off-limits!
Comedian Hosts – The hilarious Tauseef Parvez & Fanni Pinter will keep you entertained.
Big Prizes – Weekly winners score free comedy show tickets & bar discounts .
Grand Prize – The season’s top team wins a 20,000 HUF bar tab! First Event: Donation-Based – Come, play, and support the show however you can!
Gather your team, sharpen your wits, and let’s make trivia night legendary! Register now and don’t miss out!
Session #24 - Birth & Antinatalism - Morals of having children
*“If children were brought into the world by an act of pure reason alone, would the human race continue to exist?"*
Arthur Schopenhauer.
Antinatalism asks an uncomfortable question:
**Is it morally justified to bring a new person into existence?**
In a world marked by suffering, uncertainty, inequality, and social fragility, some philosophers argue that *not being born* may be better than being born at all. This session explores antinatalism, through thinkers like Schopenhauer, and David Benatar.
But this is no longer a purely philosophical question.
Today, birth rates are collapsing across much of the world. States intervene through incentives, restrictions, and population engineering. Technology separates sex from pregnancy and reproduction from the human body itself.
This session explores birth and antinatalism **at the intersection of philosophy, demography, politics, and technology**.
**Introduction (15 minutes)**
We start with a short introduction of the guests.
**Questions to discuss: (1 hour and 45 minutes):**
1. Would you want to be born again?
2. Can it ever be ethical to impose life on someone **without their consent**?
3. Can we meaningfully say someone is “better or worse off” for never existing?
4. How much suffering is it enough to make life not worth starting?
5. Is it worse to risk suffering, or to deny existence entirely?
6. Does society pressure people into reproduction for economic or cultural survival?
7. If antinatalism is right, what follows? Adoption? Voluntary extinction?
8. Can creating a new life be a morally neutral act, or is it better continuing one that already exists?
9. Is having children an act of hope or an act of denial?
10. Can a society that stops reproducing still be a political community — or only an administrative one? is antinatalism politically destabilizing by definition? (Movie: The children of men, Hannah Arendt)
11. Would politics freeze without generational replacement?
12. Would immortality eliminate progress — or stabilize it?
13. Would immortal societies become conservative by default?
14. Is the “right to have a child” absolute—or should it be conditional?
If adoption requires screening, why doesn’t biological parenthood?
15. What are the consequences if artificial wombs become viable?
16. What happens when reproduction becomes a technical process rather than a human one? (Recommended documentary: "The Man with 1000 Kids" on Netflix)
17. Was the One-Child Policy an ethical catastrophe — or a brutal but rational response to material limits? If overpopulation causes massive suffering, is coercive birth control ever morally defensible?
18. If parents screen embryos for severe diseases, is that eugenics — or responsibility?
19. Why is state-driven selection immoral, but market-driven selection acceptable?
20. Is the traditional nuclear family the only morally acceptable way to raise a child?
Meditation (English)
Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest!
The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes)
Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners.
The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation.
* Do I need any special clothing?
No special clothing needed.
* Does the attendance cost anything?
No, the meditation is free.
Reunión de juntaletras.
El objetivo de este encuentro es romper el hielo, hablar de las historias que nos gusta escribir, de por qué escribimos, de los libros que nos gusta leer, de qué dificultades encontramos al enfrentarnos al folio en blanco y de qué esperamos del grupo. En definitiva, se trata de conocernos como personas para entendernos como escritores.
No importa si has escrito diez novelas, cuatro cuentos o el precioso título de un poema sin versos. Aquí todo aspirante a juntaletras es bienvenido.
SQL Server Events This Week
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Opening event for new season at Dolce Intervallo Sziv utca 26
Ciao a tutti. Sono Alberto il proprietario della gelateria Dolceintervallo e Pastaincasa. Volevo comunicarvi che riapriremo il locale verso meta marzo ( la data e indicativa ancora visto il tempo ) ,e siete invitati all evento di apertura dove potrete gustare un buonissimo gelato italiano accompagnato da un ottimo caffe o cappuccino o da un dessert e sedervi di sopra in galleria dove potrete comunicare con altri amici o con il sottoscritto in italiano o guardare un film di sopra in lingua italiana con sottotitoli se vi e piu facile . Whos interested let me know 😜
Buona giornata e tutti e a presto Alberto
Budapest Silent Book Club #107 — (FSZEK, Boulevard Library)
Hello everyone,
Take a break from your week, make progress on your reading in good company, then join a relaxed chat about what everyone's been reading.
️Schedule
10:30 \- 11:00 \| Arrival & Introduction round
11:00 \- 12:00 \| Silent Reading Hour
12:00 \- 13:00 \| Chat & Discussion
Location
Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Public Library, Boulevard Library
It will take place in the event room. After you enter the library, turn right, cross the lounge, and go down the stairs at the far end. If you bring snacks, you can have them in the lounge area.
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
**[Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)**[ ](https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1271292-budapest-silent-book-club)(monthly book club voting)
**[Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Budapest-Silent-Book-Club/61567388151835)** (previous books read in sessions)
**[Silent Book Club](https://silentbook.club/pages/about-us)** (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
**[Contribution Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_N9CN_pQO5aUYezqzQW4GS7pr8IfplchwG8-ruZ19g/edit?usp=sharing)** (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)
Expert Office Hours - powered by OUVC
**A RÉSZVÉTELHEZ KÉRJÜK, REGISZTRÁLJ ITT:**
[https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b](https://cooltix.hu/event/69a7fe0e68a9c24e0a81174b)
Van egy startup ötleted, vagy már építed a vállalkozásod, de jól jönne néhány tapasztalt szakértő visszajelzése? 🤔
Március 13-án Expert Office Hourst szervezünk a Puzl CowOrKingben, ahol több innovációs ökoszisztéma-szereplővel együtt várunk benneteket.
Az esemény során lehetőségetek lesz feltenni a kérdéseiteket, szakértői visszajelzést kérni a startupotok helyzetéről, vagy átbeszélni konkrét üzleti, jogi és tőkebevonási témákat.
A megszokott office hours beszélgetések mellett egy rövid bemutatkozó blokkot is tartunk, ahol jobban is megismerhetitek szakértőinket.
Akik velünk tartanak:
🔹 Dr. Szabó András:
Startupokra specializálódott ügyvéd, aki rendszeresen segít az alapítóknak eligazodni a jogi kérdésekben, a cégalapítástól a befektetési megállapodásokig.
🔹 István Zsolt:
Az Initium Venture Labs technológia transzfer mendezsere, több mint 25 év tapasztalattal K+F+I projektek vezetésében, aki akadémiai és ipari környezetben egyaránt dolgozott innovációs programok és ökoszisztémák fejlesztésén.
🔹 Szántó Károly:
Az UniPrisma Venture Studio alapítója és vezérigazgatója, aki egyetemekkel és befektetőkkel együttműködve segít kutatási eredményekből befektetésre kész deep tech vállalkozásokat építeni.
📅 2026\. március 13\. \(péntek\) \| 9:30–13:00
📍 Puzl CowOrKing Budapest
Ha kérdésetek van a startupotokkal, üzleti modellel vagy a következő lépésekkel kapcsolatban, érdemes csatlakozni. 😉
Badminton this Saturday from 18:00 (1,5hrs). Beginner Level
Hey everyone,
If you are a beginner, this session is perfect for you. Please come and join us.
here we go again with our next event on **Saturday**!. Tina Dharod will host and please follow her instruction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Thursday, 18:00. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. Also note that due to Meetup Organizer Subscription fee is increased significantly, The on-duty host will add an extra fee based on the number of attendees. Please do not come if you are in the WAITLIST.
Level of Expectation: Beginner. Please watch the video if you are first timer of playing Badminton : [https://youtu.be/tAS7rOKtpgQ?si=IDm9UEV55nUzU5Oc](https://youtu.be/tAS7rOKtpgQ?si=IDm9UEV55nUzU5Oc)
Venue:
Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre
Map: [)
Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event.
Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket!
Should you get lost, feel free to text me on Meetup.
There are 3 courts booked for us for 1,5 hours from 18:00 till 19:30.
Showers and changing rooms are available!
Extra Note
Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 7, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time.
The expected fee is usually around 2000-2500 HUF per person.
Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat.
!!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session starts.
Looking forward to seeing you!
cheers,
Yoga
Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.
Cinema&Discussions
Are you tired of smalltalk? Do you prefer intellectual conversations to partying?
Do you like art movies?
Are you somewhat of an introvert?
Hi guys, I'm more than happy to say that we'll have our very first Cinema&Discussions this Friday from 6 p.m. at Toldi Cinema. Trailer: [https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM](https://youtu.be/IuV6YHgRdzo?si=hZyPd__zbFHKVXUM&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4573ZkrbGCRcru6kYKKqNPLToGYQx3QVCRRR22rWD2_hnzT019wMlYF954WA_aem_mO_01hYoG9o0LWh1ualncA) Tickets: [https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62](https://toldi.bpfilm.hu/tid.asp?id=9bde62&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQWl4QU1tcFg5UGZSZ0ZMVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5mD58lyqzz5w2oBK9YDjYSlGv22RORvcfOVTOxtSS8lrRf9Av2Q6AMiCjmRQ_aem_06cMLzhS2klR9gv0TlKvAw) .
English audio, Hungarian subtitles.
We do not need to sit close to each other, feel free to buy your tickets wherever you wish to sit.
Event structure:
5.15-5.45 is pre-movie mingling, talking and time to grab your popcorn if you wish to (optional)
5.45-6.00 watching advertisement before the movie starts haha
6.00-8.30 watching the movie
8.30-11.45 (or until you want to) discussion (main part of the event!) at the Turkish restaurant near Nyugati (Budapest, Teréz krt. 62, 1066) or any nearby place (I'll update this event at 8.30 if we move to any other place). Let me know if you know any more suitable place by Thursday.
You can join us just for the discussion part, if you've seen the movie before or just want to get inspiration to watch it.
The event is free, just grab your own cinema ticket and drink afterwards for the discussion.
Feel free to come&go as you wish to
English is the common language, so the discussion part will be in English.
Futureproof Challenge - A Döntő
Hónapokig tartó készülés, innovatív ötletek és kitartó munka után elérkeztünk a **Futureproof Challenge** csúcspontjához, a **Döntőhöz**. Szeretettel meghívunk az út végére, ahol a legígéretesebb projektek mérik össze tudásukat a szakmai zsűri előtt.
Látogatói jegy **19.990 Ft**, melyből **15%** kedvezményt biztosítunk a **MEETUPVIP** kupon kóddal. Jegyvásárlás az esemény oldalán:
[https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/](https://aikihivas.ticketninja.io/)
Tarts velünk egy inspiráló délelőttön, ahol nemcsak a győzteseket ünnepeljük, hanem a jövőálló megoldásokat is! Az elmúlt hónapokban a csapatok keményen dolgoztak innovatív AI-megoldásaikon, melyek **valós üzleti problémákat** oldanak meg.
Most eljött az idő, hogy a legjobbak színpadra lépjenek és meggyőzzék szakmai zsűrinket a Haris Park exkluzív környezetében.
Program lejjebb, vagy részletek az esemény oldalán: [https://aikihivas.hu/donto](https://aikihivas.hu/donto)
**Program**
Mi vár rád a délelőtt folyamán?
* 09:30 **Networking** ismerkedés, kapcsolatépítés kávé, péksütemények mellett
* 10:00 **Köszöntő** nyitóbeszéd és a verseny összefoglalása
* 10:30 **Pitchek** A Top 5 legjobb AI alkalmazás élő pitch eventje a szakmai zsűri előtt
* 11:30 **Szünet** Kávészünet és kötetlen beszélgetés
* 11:45 **Díjátadó** A Futureproof Builder díjak ünnepélyes átadása
**Miért érdemes ott lenned?**
Az esemény nem csupán egy verseny lezárása, hanem egy találkozási pont a hazai innovátorok, döntéshozók és az AI iránt elkötelezett szakemberek számára.
**Inspiráló pitchek**
A legújabb AI fejlesztések élő bemutatója a Top 5 döntőstől
**AI üzleti jövő**
Betekintés az AI üzleti alkalmazásának jövőjébe valós projektek alapján
**Networking**
Kapcsolatépítés innovátorokkal, döntéshozókkal és AI szakemberekkel
**Exkluzív helyszín**
A Haris Park elegáns környezete tökéletes hátteret biztosít az eseményhez
Socializing & Language exchange in budapest
Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations.
[[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CGM1Jm8JfNS291xA1zMobk) ]
Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking.
Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space.
Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.
SQL Server Events Near You
Connect with your local SQL Server community
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
TBD
**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**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA
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:
• A demo
• A real-world business solution
• A bold idea
• A UX transformation
• Or a creative use of the platform
Judging Criteria:
🏆 Business Value
🚀 Innovation
✨ 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… you’ll be on stage.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
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
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (March 12)
**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.
Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone
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.
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)





















