Technical Certification

In celebration of International Women's Day, we invite you to spend an evening with fellow Women in Tech! Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something for you. This event will cover many important topics (listed below) and give you a chance to hear different perspectives, share your experiences, and get to know each other in the process. No technical experience is required for this event. **Itinerary**: 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Sign in and Networking 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Panel + Open Discussion Topics: \- Imposter syndrome \- Protecting yourself from burnout \- Saying "No" is a skill 6:45pm - 7:00pm: Refreshments + Networking Break 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Speaker + Open Discussion Topics: \- Navigating a technical interview \- Maturing as a developer \- Your reputation is not about the code you write \- What AI cannot replace **Location**: 55 Dundas St W

**\*\* REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT:** **[https://queertech.info/QTConnect2026_Toronto_Q1](https://queertech.info/QTConnect2026_Toronto_Q1)** ***Don’t miss your chance to connect, grow, and celebrate with the 2SLGBTQIA+ tech community!*** Join us for the QTConnect Meetup in Toronto at [Scotiabank](https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company.html) — a vibrant, in-person event designed to foster connection, career development, and community-building among 2SLGBTQIA+ tech professionals and allies. Each quarter, we bring QTConnect to spotlight local voices and create inclusive spaces for queer folks in tech. Toronto’s dynamic tech scene and diverse queer community make it the perfect place to come together, share experiences, and spark meaningful conversations. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, this meetup is your chance to expand your network and build lasting relationships. Expect engaging discussions, new connections, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs. **Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026** **Time:** 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Location:** ***Scotiabank*** **Address: [40 Temperance St, Toronto, ON](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ft4oZDLfPBxprSXp6)** 🚨**Attention**: ***Registration for this meetup will close on March 16 due to security requirements.*** ***NO walk-ins will be permitted.* Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID to access the building.** **REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT:** **[https://queertech.info/QTConnect2026_Toronto_Q1](https://queertech.info/QTConnect2026_Toronto_Q1)** We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer,[ fill out this form](https://wkf.ms/3V4Zh3X). **Event Schedule & Agenda** 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm QT Inclusive AI launch 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 pm Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes **Community Asks & Offers** * Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)? * Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office hours, connections)? * We always provide time for the community to *Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available* during our Community Asks & Offers! **Thank you to Our Host** [Scotiabank](https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company.html) is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, committed to being the most trusted partner for its clients, their families, and communities through a broad suite of personal, commercial, and global financial services. With a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and innovation,[ Scotiabank](https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company.html) fosters a welcoming environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and actively supports 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through inclusive programs and partnerships across Canada. The bank has a long-standing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and was the first Canadian bank to adopt the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business. [Scotiabank](https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company.html) offers expanded benefits, such as enhanced gender-affirming healthcare coverage, Pride employee resource groups across Canada, and programs designed to grow 2SLGBTQIA+ talent. As a proud partner of QueerTech in Canada, [Scotiabank](https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company.html) strives to advance equity in the tech sector by providing mentorship, career growth, and networking opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals. They are also hiring talented individuals who want to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace. [Click here to browse their careers.](https://queertech.getro.com/jobs?q=Scotiabank) *** See [QueerTech Event Terms & Conditions](https://queertech.org/en/event-terms-and-conditions) for more information.

Join us on this SnowPro Core Certification study session to: * Review SnowPro Core Study Guide * Review Domain's 5 and 6 * Have fun and test your knowledge on SnowPro Core with trivia! (The top two on the leader board will receive a free SnowPro Core Exam Voucher) This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge of Snowflake, whether you are getting started, intermediate, or advanced in your skills. After reviewing materials, we will do Q&A and Learning Games to solidify the knowledge learned through the presentations. Refreshments will be served.

This is a ticketed event. Please register at [this link](https://luma.com/tjn6fmuu). ​In February 2026, the Pentagon threatened to cancel Anthropic's $200M contract and label the company a "supply chain risk" unless they dropped restrictions on how Claude could be used. Anthropic refused. Leo Zovic will walk through what happened and what it means for AI companies operating at the intersection of ethics and government power. ​​​**Event Schedule** 6:00 to 6:30 - Food and introductions 6:30 to 7:30 - Presentation and Q&A 7:30 to 9:00 - Open Discussions ​​​​​​If you can't make it in person, feel free to join the live stream starting at 6:30 pm, via [this link](https://www.youtube.com/@Trajectory-Labs/live).

**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

**\- Do you enjoy learning about how things are made?** **\- Do you enjoy making things yourself?** Come make likeminded friends and share your experiences with the Toronto Makers Society. Meet and discuss your latest obsessions with other young geeks in the downtown Toronto area. **First drink is on the house!** Our meets are hosted at the Iconic [Madison Avenue Pub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xxXc7FYGQnMszzLP7) on Tuesday evenings every other week. This month at the Toronto Makers Society, the topic is ***Inspirations***. Nerd out over the creators that get your mind racing with possibilities. Whether they be TV hosts from your childhood or madman youtubers posting weekly, the members of the Toronto Makers Society want to hear all about what you're into right now. To get the ball rolling, here are some videos from creators that inspired the Host: **Not an Engineer** \- Australian man builds his own CNC milling machine at home\. Both a fantastic DIY engineer and video maker\, his videos are funny\, inspiring\, and informative\. [I Built a CNC Mill Because I Have No Self Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uallSKJGoug) **Adam Savage** \- Captured imaginations as a host of Mythbusters in the early 2000's\, now runs the *Tested* Youtube channel where he makes props in his shop and interviews people in film FX and maker technology. [Adam Savage Tours the Star Wars Prop Department](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B87XJDPxytk) **Code Bullet** \- Meme\-addled madman who revels in creating janky software\. Has a long running series of writing programs to dominate in silly online browser games\. [Code Bullet Destroys a Minesweeper Leaderboard with Janky AI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehAStJmx_Fo) **Colin Furze** \- A rags\-to\-riches story of Youtube makers\. Starting out with silly projects like gas powered baby carriages and jet go\-carts\, Furze now get sponsored to turn fictional gadgets into reality from his workshop in rural England\. [Furze Makes the Hidden Blade From Assassins' Creed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmvcirebyY4) Attendance is free for first time members, full membership to the Toronto Makers Society is 10$ a month to cover venue and operations expenses. ⭐⭐⭐ RSVP so we can have enough refreshments and seats ⭐⭐⭐

**Join us for our QA meetup of the BrowserStack Meetup group Toronto.** **Session :** Transforming Test Automation with Artificial Intelligence by Vineet Kumar **Date & Time - March 25th, 6:00 PM** **We’re also looking for speakers! If you're interested, fill out the form below. No need for a finalized topic—just share a basic idea, and we’ll work with you to refine it.** **[Speaker Volunteering form](https://forms.gle/L11ywDXRB5ixVpfh7)** **Few notes:** **🔹 This will be an In-person event** **Mark your calendars and reserve your spot now! We can't wait to see you there!** **Note- RSVP doesn't confirm your seat, We will be sending the confirmation email one day prior to the Meetup to confirm your seat.** **" Want to stay connected with the QA community beyond the meetup? Join our BrowserStack Discord Server to get updates, continue discussions, and network with fellow QA professionals. Don't miss out—be part of the conversation! "** **[Click here to join our BrowserStack Discord Server](https://www.browserstack.com/discord?utm_source=landingpage&utm_medium=website&utm_platform=&utm_content=communityengagement&utm_campaign=Meetup-pro-members&utm_campaigncode=701OW00000JSpvzYAD&utm_term=Meetup-landing-page-invite)**

On **March 25**, TechinTO is taking over IDK Social Bar for an absolute homecoming edition. **This month is different.** For the first time in over two years, the founder is back in Toronto to host the room in person. We are restoring the original, unstiff energy, keeping the format loose, and dropping an absolute upgrade to the guest list. **✨ The Vibe Check** **Hosted by the Founder:** **The founder is actually flying back for one specific reason: to control the room dynamics and ensure this is the absolute strongest tech mixer of the year**. Grab a drink, mix and mingle, and actually connect. **THE SURPRISE:** The zero-pressure format remains absolute, but the stakes are elevated. **A casting producer for one of Canada's biggest business television shows is attending**. You should leave the slide deck at home and just be ready to talk about the company you are actually building. **The Crowd:** Entrepreneurs, devs, designers, and marketers who are actually moving the needle in this city. **You should absolutely bring your team—groups of three or more immediately lock in a specific 25% discount at checkout.** ### 📅 The Details **\- When:** Wednesday, March 25, 2026 **\- Time:** 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM **\- Where:** IDK Social Bar (172 Ossington Ave) ### 🎟️ Secure Your Spot Capacity is limited and the Spring kickoff moves fast. Prices rise as we get closer to the date: **\- GET TICKETS FOR $20** [https://shop.techinto.ca/products/march-25-networking-event](https://shop.techinto.ca/products/march-25-networking-event) **Follow the fun:** 📸 Instagram: [@techinto.event](https://www.instagram.com/techinto.event/) 🌐 Website: [www.techinto.ca](https://techinto.ca) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🍸 **Venue Highlights: IDK Social Bar** IDK Social Bar is a vibrant, two-level venue in Toronto that blends a cozy café vibe by day with a lively bar atmosphere at night. Known for its stylish interior, creative cocktails, and upbeat energy, it's a go-to spot for social events and creative gatherings.

**Note: RSVP's are closed here ; please register on the below link to confirm your participation:** https://luma.com/9kmnz4x9?utm_source=mup The Test Tribe 12th Toronto Meetup – AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders Most AI discussions in testing revolve around generating test cases or accelerating automation. But for Quality Engineering leaders, the real opportunity is much bigger. AI is not just a tool for execution - it’s a force multiplier for decision-making. It can synthesize fragmented data, reveal hidden patterns, connect siloed systems, and elevate quality from reporting metrics to driving strategy. At the 12th Toronto Meetup, we shift the conversation from tactical AI usage to strategic quality intelligence - and what that means for modern QE leadership. **Event Details** * Date: March 25th, 2026 * Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM EST * Venue: 688 Richmond St. W. (3rd floor) Session: AI as a Force Multiplier for QE Leaders Speaker: Puneet Randhawa, Director of Quality Engineering, StackAdapt About the Session While AI can generate tests and automation scripts, its greatest value for QE leaders lies in connecting the dots. In this session, Puneet shares practical, real-world ways QE leaders can use AI to: * Connect data from Jira, CI pipelines, Slack, monitoring tools, and more through MCP servers * Build custom GPTs for defect trend analysis and regression intelligence * Transform raw dashboards into actionable, forward-looking insights This talk focuses on operating at a higher strategic altitude - shifting from tracking metrics to building systems that generate clarity, alignment, and informed decision-making. If you’re leading QE in a fast-moving organization, this session will help you rethink how AI can amplify your impact. **Key Takeaways** * How QE leaders can use AI to connect siloed quality data into meaningful insights * Practical examples of MCP servers and custom GPTs in QE workflows * How to transition from reactive reporting to proactive, insight-driven leadership * Ways to elevate quality from operational support to strategic advantage **About the Speaker** Puneet Randhawa is the Director of Quality Engineering at StackAdapt, with over 15 years of experience building and scaling QE teams in high-growth tech environments. She is passionate about transforming quality from a support function into a strategic differentiator - leveraging data, automation, and now AI to enable smarter decisions and stronger outcomes. Puneet actively mentors emerging QE leaders and shares practical insights from the field, focusing on how modern quality engineering can influence business strategy and organizational impact. **Why You Should Attend** * Gain a leadership-level perspective on AI in quality engineering * Learn how to leverage AI beyond automation use cases * Discover practical methods to turn metrics into intelligence * Connect with Toronto’s QE and technology leaders * Be part of The Test Tribe’s 12th Toronto Meetup **About The Test Tribe** The Test Tribe is the world’s largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. By RSVPing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.

**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/w9xt30te) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-technology-pitch-night-toronto-tickets-1291770483289?aff=oddtdtcreator)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Toronto** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **19:00 – 19:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **19:30 – 20:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **20:40 – 21:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **21:20 – 22:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Observability is supposed to help us understand our systems but for many teams it has quietly become one of the most expensive and least flexible parts of the stack. Plenty of organizations take polished SaaS platforms like Datadog to get real value quickly early on, only to hit the same wall later: runaway costs, pricing tied to architectural decisions, and vendor lock-in so strong it makes Rogers and Bell both blush. In this talk, I’ll walk through a real-world case study of a JVM-based production system that migrated away from a Datadog-centric observability setup to an open-source, OpenTelemetry-based platform. We’ll dig into the why behind the move, the architectural decisions that mattered, the mistakes along the way, and how the team ended up with pragmatic visibility into latency, errors, and resource usage at a fraction of the cost. The second half of the talk is practical and forward-looking. I’ll show how OpenTelemetry unlocks real choice by acting as a neutral data plane for your telemetry. From there, we’ll look at modern, off-the-shelf observability backends you can plug in within minutes without rewriting applications or installing new agents. Want to dual-write, swap vendors, or route data somewhere new? This is how you do it without a big-bang rewrite or another long-term commitment with a new vendor. This session is for engineers and CEOs who are feeling the observability cost squeeze, want leverage back from vendors, and are looking for realistic ways to modernize monitoring without lighting their entire stack on fire each time they decide to change their tools of choice. **About the venue** Free Times Cafe has bistro-style seating and a full food and drink menu. Please consider helping to support the venue by planning to have supper during the talk. **Speaker Bio** Alexei Zenin is a Platform Engineering Consultant based out of Toronto, Canada. Over the course of his career he has worked across the Healthcare, Marketing, Video Games, and Banking industries. He loves to tackle hard problems in the distributed systems space with a focus on scaling platforms both from a technical and process perspective. He is a strong advocate for highly maintainable and well tested code while at the same time pragmatically delivering value to the end user. He has contributed to the broader tech community, namely to Confluent’s blogs on Apache Kafka, spoken at Current 2022 in Austin, Texas, and spoken at XP Game Summit 2025 in Toronto, Canada. During his 5 years at Uken Games he contributed to several games like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Jeopardy. One title of note he saw from inception to completion was a game for Tim Hortons built right into the official app, Tim’s Word Challenge. Millions of Canadians have played it along with their morning coffee. He also got to work with Netflix on several unannounced games during his time at the studio. Currently, Alexei is working with various clients, both large and small to modernize and streamline their platforms with the most appropriate tools and practices. Outside of his professional life, he gives back to his community by volunteering at UofT. He also enjoys paddleboarding and attending live rock concerts to reset after long coding sessions.

**Attention attendees!** **To register, use** [Luma](https://luma.com/w9xt30te) Warning: The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [thisLink ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-toronto-tickets-1291770433139?aff=oddtdtcreator)to purchase a registration ticket. The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events. **Startup Valley — Toronto** A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners. We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams. **What happens:** • 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners • Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions • Investors stay in the room before and after pitches • The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking • Attendance is limited to keep the room focused Designed for clear thinking, not noise. **Who you’ll meet:** * Startup founders * Angel investors and VC partners * Operators in marketing, sales, and tech * AI engineers * Local and international founders * AI Experts * Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom **Practical details** **For investors:** We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors. **To become a judge,** and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th[ the form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8CVqvhQJu-AcclIF6PCuwjL4YpQt4w0FchGSoutRkt58v4g/viewform). Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early. Founders need your experienced view. **For pitching startups:** Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors. **After purchasing a ticket:** Please[ submit your pitch deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchcZr9gCNJh0RLiKBgbdbDBKEOc-92LNySkzHf8qGPHg5Wpg/viewform) and ensure it is open for viewers. **Agenda** **19:00 – 19:30** **Registration** Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event. **19:30 – 20:30** **Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking** Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts. **20:40 – 21:20** **Startup Pitch Session** Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market. **21:20 – 22:00** **Chill & Networking** Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Central Ohio Radio Enthusiasts—CORE—is an informal community for anyone enthusiastic or curious about radio—whether 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).

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)

MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency. PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply. Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1: Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body. Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment. Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing. Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your: respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis. Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you. All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course. This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2. The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class. PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses. For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!! LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.

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

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**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. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: Type Annotations with John Cassidy We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com