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**Last meetup before the summer!** This time, we are trying a new format — **EM Kata Unconference**. ​**Two tracks:** AI in software delivery and fundamentals of tech leadership. Participants can propose topics and either give a short talk or host a discussion. ​**Want to give a talk, discuss a challenge, or bring your own case?** Write to [Alik](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/) on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleksandrgolub/). ​After this event, EM Kata will take a **summer break** while we focus on launching a new product that will help many people in Germany **pass their German exam Confidently**. ❗❗❗ **Register here** ➡️ https://luma.com/c2vcpxao ⬅️ ❗❗❗ **❓ What is an EM Kata?** EM Kata is a playground where Engineering Managers\* can practice their skills and receive immediate feedback. **\* - 👨‍🔬 / 👩‍🔬EM Kata is also beneficial for** * **Senior Leaders:** Head of Engineering, Engineering Directors, VPs, CTOs - to practice and enhance mentoring and coaching skills. * **Tech/Team Leads:** To acquire essential skills for a successful transition to an EM role. * **Software Engineers:** To gain insight into EM responsibilities and explore if a leadership career path interests them. Each small group works on identifying the root causes of the challenges by analysing them from different perspectives, determining the most efficient strategy to solve them, developing a detailed plan, and necessary team constellation changes & architecture. **🕑 Event Schedule** ​​18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 18:30 – Introduction 18:50 - 21:00 – EM Kata Unconference 21:00 till 21:30 — Networking and discussions. **📍 Venue** **Delivery Hero** Oranienburger Str. 70 10117 Berlin **📣 Spread the Word** **Love our meetups?** Help us grow the community! Share your experience on LinkedIn—whether it’s what you’ve learned, key takeaways, or why you enjoy EM Kata. By spreading the word, you’ll help more engineering managers and aspiring tech leaders find a safe environment to practice and enhance their skills. We believe it’s much more fun to have fun with friends, so come join us and bring your friends along! Tag us **#EMKata #Meetup by #SEML about #TechLeadership**. **🤝 Sponsored by Delivery Hero** A big shout-out to Delivery Hero for sponsoring our event and supporting our mission to foster a tight-knit community of engineering leaders. **👍 Code of Conduct** We adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.

*Perspectivas psicológicas y feministas* Está charla informativa no requiere conocimientos ni experiencia previa. Está abierto a tod*s l*s interesad*s en explorar el tema desde una perspectiva feminista, psicológica y orientada al bienestar. Descubriremos la historia del BDSM, sus referencias a través de distintas culturas, su relación compleja con movimientos feministas y LGBTQ+. Veremos cómo ha evolucionado la actitud de la psicología hacia Kink y BDSM, y como estas prácticas nos enseñan sobre neurodivergencia, integración de la identidad y valor del juego ritual. Además compartiremos herramientas para reconocer unas prácticas BDSM seguras y un verdadero consentimiento informado. Apúntate desde este link: https://susi-frauen-zentrum.com/kultur/kink-y-bdsm-desde-una-perspectiva-feminista-y-psicologica/

## About the Event ​[CIC Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/) invites you to a special community session focused on running smarter, staying injury-free, and building functional strength. This event is proudly supported by [Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en) . ​ Many runners underestimate the value of functional strength training. Strong muscles protect your ligaments and tendons, helping you stay injury-free and fit for the long term. In this session, Berlin-based coach and ultra-distance runner [Nik Marten](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/) shares practical exercises and simple techniques to improve your running form, efficiency, and enjoyment. ​Learn directly from a professional athlete with extraordinary experience—including a 550 km desert crossing and 100 km day runs—and discover how to run stronger, prevent injuries, and enjoy every step. ## ​Speaker [Nik Marten (Coach Nick)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/)– Running coach, personal trainer, and ultra-distance athlete based in Berlin. Nik brings hands-on expertise in endurance training, strength exercises, and injury prevention, helping runners optimize performance and longevity. ## ​Schedule ​**Thursday\, March 19 \| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM** **CIC Kieflolz Hall, Berlin** * ​**1:00 PM – Expert Talk & Exercise Demonstration (40 minutes)** [Nik Marten ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-marten/)will guide you through practical strength exercises, running form techniques, and ways to reduce injury risk while improving efficiency. * ​**1:40 PM – Q&A (20 minutes)** Ask questions, get personalized tips, and dive deeper into running smarter and staying injury-free. ## ​About Our Sponsors [Cambridge innovation center (CIC), Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/) ​[CIC Berlin](https://cic.com/de/berlin/) is a dynamic coworking hub and innovation community where Berlin’s startups, corporate teams, and creatives come together. The campus supports AI initiatives through the #ai_berlin hub and connects local innovators to a global network, making it a central hub for ideas, growth, and innovation in the heart of Berlin. By organizing this session, CIC provides a space for runners to learn from experts and connect with a vibrant local community. ​[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en) ​[Liv Longevity Labs](https://www.liv.health/en) brings science-backed health insights to practical lifestyle improvements. Supporting this event, [Liv](https://www.liv.health/en) helps runners enhance performance, prevent injuries, and maintain long-term fitness through data-driven approaches.

**Fuel, Focus, and Founders: Join our Coworking Day!** Tired of staring at the same four walls? Let’s change the scenery. 🚀 We’re hosting a full day of coworking, and you’re invited! Whether you’re deep in "deep work" mode or looking for your next big collaboration, this is the place to be. * **The Perks:** A desk for the day, plus all the water and coffee you need to stay sharp. * **The Goal:** Meeting potential co-founders / partners, getting feedback and business insights, and expanding your network. * **The Bonus:** Get the inside scoop on what we’re building at **Berlin Startup School** and how we can help your journey. You also get to know **The Delta** if you are looking for a desk or office. Come for the co-working, stay for the community. See you at the Delta! This event is co-sponsored by our amazing Partner The Delta. If you are looking for a flex-desk, fixed-desk or office, hit us up for a discounted offer.

**[1 DAY CLASS INTRO TO FIGURE DRAWING](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html)** **[for beginners - with live model](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html)** THU. March 19th 2026 6- 9.30 P.M. 50€ ALL MATERIAL INCLUDED https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/1dayfigure.html PROGRAM'S POINTS: * tools and guide on how to see and simplify the body's structure * find the weight – connecting lines – volume - shading * live drawing - sketches on different timings and poses Suitable for beginners!

This **coworking and networking** meetup is for neurodivergent people to get our tasks/projects/work done and to connect with other neurodivergent, whether for focus work or just finding someone who understands what you’re working on. **PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION BELOW:** So we can be self-accountable for our own comfort. **Location:** Werkräume inside Humboldt Forum https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jw5totHbQadfsJsE8 The **exact area** of Werkräume where we cowork will be updated in the **pinned comment on the event page**, as it is a public space and we cannot reserve a specific spot. **How to find Werkräume:** * **If you are starting from the Front Desk:** Find the large escalator behind the front desk. Go up to the 1st floor (one level above ground floor). * **If you are starting from the Humboldt Bistro:** go to the other building. Find the escalator and go up to the 1st floor (one level above ground floor). * **Final Destination:** On the 1st floor, look for the Werkräume sign. **What to expect:** * We usually use **[Pomodoro method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique).** **When you are late** and the session has started, just take a seat and start working until break time. * However, **feel free to work with how you are most comfortable with.** What's important is, we all become accountability buddies. ✨ **Notes:** 1. **This a public place so bring your sensory management tools (earphone, stim toys, etc).** We can´t control the environment if there are other groups having their activities. 2. **The Werkräume can't be reserved** so we will all help each other by occupying the seats. 3. The place has wifi, locker and toilet. 4. The space has power plugs, but only in specific areas. Please ensure your devices are charged before coming. 5. **Food & drink:** there is a Bistro but pricey. Feel free to bring your own. **IMPORTANT:** No eating in the Werkräume. Use the public visitor seating instead. 6. **Bring a coin for the locker.** Security may ask you to store bags in the lockers outside the Werkräume. 7. **PLEASE EDIT YOUR RSVP if you can't come.** This helps us better manage the coworking session. Your update is much appreciated. 8. **All organizers are volunteers who are neurodivergent individuals.** We ask you to **be kind to us** and for your **support in making the event an enjoyable** for everyone. **Till then busy bees!**

Bitte kauft in den Restaurants mindestens einen Artikel, damit wir keinen Ärger mit dem Manager bekommen. -> Location Berlin Potsdamer Platz -> The Playce -> Manifesto Markt Wir sitzen unten oft an den großen runden Tischen vor dem Restaurant Kumpir'a oder an den langen Tischen vor dem Pizza und Pasta Restaurant im Erdgeschoss. Dieses Treffen ist für: -Internationale Teilnehmer aus allen Ländern, die auf Deutsch Kontakte knüpfen wollen. -Deutsch-sprachige, die in netter Gesellschaft anderen helfen wollen, Deutsch zu sprechen, oder nur neue Kontakte knüpfen wollen.

Community Partnership with Postman Registration https://luma.com/cc38ppvg Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs** **Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman. ​​​Do you: * ​​​Need to put your AI agents into production? * ​​​Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app? * ​​​Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices? ​​​Then this event is for you! ​​​Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes. ## ​​​Speakers * ​\*\*[Zaid Zaim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaidzaim/),\*\* **Developer Advocate** at **Neo4j,** will walk through context Graphs and how they aid explainable, Decision-Aware AI Agents. * ​\*\*[Anthony Alaribe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb/?originalSubdomain=de),\*\* **CTO & Co-founder at Monoscope,** will talk about a DIY Agent that could be your next on-call engineer and run locally * ​\*\*[Gbadebo Bello](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbahdeyboh/)\*\*, **Developer Advocate** at **Postman** will present a demo on the new AI native features in Postman and how they fit into your development lifecycles. ​​​Space is limited. Register now, and we look forward to seeing you there! *** ​​**Keep the Conversation Going** * ​​Still want more? Join the **[#ai-conversations](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)** channel on Postman Discord ([https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV](https://discord.gg/ajCXuHrXfV)) to share your favourite tool, script, or workflow and meet other builders exploring the same space. * ​​Follow-up threads and resources will be shared after the event, so you can try everything yourself *** ​​**Legal Stuff** ​*Postman, Inc. can send me updates and news about its products and services. I can unsubscribe anytime using the link in an email or by contacting Postman*

Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it? Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together. Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**. ‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️ Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/mh18akso](https://luma.com/mh18akso) **Who is this for?** * **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious * Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting * Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals * Founders who want to validate ideas quickly * Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off **What to bring** * A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet * A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot) **Schedule** In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype** **10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled **10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts **10:30-10:50** Individual exploration **11:00-11:30** Group project **11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote → **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸 **Location** **The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin **Price** *Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏) **Disclaimer** Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.

Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub invites you to our open event: **📌 Program** **1\. Icebreaker** A guided, networking practice to warm up the room and build connection. **2\. Talk "AI agents: not just hype"** How LLM-based agents are changing knowledge work. A Preparedness Framework **Speaker:** [Gleb Kalinin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebkalinin/) — solopreneur, AI educator, agentic knowledge management tools develop, artist, TEDx speaker, Global Shapers alumnus. **3\. Talk "How humans make sense of the unknown"** We’ll explore “non-rational” ways of knowing — intuition, symbolism, ritual, embodied experience — using shamanic traditions as one case study. Critical, non-dogmatic, and practice-oriented. **Speaker:** [Kamil Burkhanov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-burkhanov/) — strategy consultant, self-exploration enthusiast, therapy modalities facilitator (IFS, Gestalt, IMTT), (neo)-shamanism researcher. **4\. Short community overview** A quick intro to Unitaware × 10Billion Berlin Hub: what we are, what we do, and how to join. **Speaker:** [Adelina Gevorkian](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelina-gevorkian/) — product owner, GenAI builder & strategist, community organizer, meta-skills & impact projects facilitator. ⚠️ **Important note** Doors open at *12:00 PM*, and we start *strictly at 12:15 PM*. To avoid distractions, **entry will not be permitted after the program begins**. If you are unable to arrive on time but still wish to attend, please contact the organizers as far in advance as possible.

To build truly autonomous systems, we need to move beyond local setups. This session is about **creating a stable, containerized foundation** that allows us to abstract from infrastructure in future sprints. **The Plan:** We will containerize a basic agent and deploy it to Google Cloud Run. This creates a repeatable environment where our results can be hosted, scaled, and accessed via stable endpoints. **This is a "Lab" session. We will:** * **Show & Tell:** Briefly discuss the move from local scripts to containerized services. * **Hands-on Building:** Containerize a Python/FastAPI/JS/TS agent using Docker. * **Cloud Deployment:** Push our images to the cloud and go live on GCP. **The Format** We run our sessions like an anthology series: **Every meetup is a standalone sprint.** While we often build on previous results, each session provides a complete experience and remains fully accessible to first-time attendees. This is a high-density micro-meetup limited to 6 seats. **What you'll build** By the end of the session, you'll have: 1. **A Dockerized Agent:** A portable container containing your agent logic. 2. **A Cloud Deployment:** Your agent running on GCP Cloud Run with a public URL. 3. **Foundation for the Future:** An environment ready for Inter-Agent Communication (Sprint #5). **Schedule (Saturday, 10:00 - 13:00 CET)** * **10:00:** Quick round of introductions. * **10:15:** Intro session: Docker, Containerization, and GCP Basics. * **10:30:** **Build time:** Hands-on experimentation and Cloud Deployment. * **12:00:** Live demos + technical teardown. * **12:45:** Wrap-up + takeaways. **Prerequisites** * **Google Account:** Essential for GCP access and project setup. * **Laptop with dev setup:** Docker installed and working. * **Access to an LLM API:** (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, etc.). * **Mindset:** This is a lab for engineers, not a tutorial. We learn by building, breaking, and iterating. **Logistics** * **Location:** We meet at my office in the Grunewald area near Martin-Luther-Krankenhaus. The exact address will be shared privately with attendees to maintain privacy. * **Capacity:** Limited to 6 seats.

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Register: [https://luma.com/cc38ppvg ](https://luma.com/cc38ppvg) Supercharge your dev game at the **Agents and APIs Developer Meetup** brought to you by Postman. ​​​Do you: * ​​​Need to put your AI agents into production? * ​​​Create APIs that actually scale with your AI app? * ​​​Want to meet other AI & API builders and share best practices? ​​​Then this event is for you! ​​​Join us, along with special guests from \*\*[Monoscope ](https://monoscope.tech/)\*\*and **[Neo4j](https://neo4j.com/)**, for food, networking, live demos, and best practices on how to scale API development and get your AI apps ready for production. Come for the learning, stay for the vibes.

(This event is more than full, please don't register anymore. To stay up-to-date [join our newsletter](https://socialrising.com/join "https://socialrising.com/join") or follow us on [Luma](https://luma.com/socialrising "https://luma.com/socialrising")) Let’s make Futurium come alive! ​*Night at the Museum? Close enough.* ​Join us as we walk through Futurium, capture whatever catches our eye, and use AI to bring Futurium to life. This is a fun content creation event where we meet to create & socialize. ​--- ​🎨 Event Preparation: Get Your AI Ready! ​To make the most of our time together, please ensure you have your favorite AI tools set up and ready to go before the event begins. ​⚠️ The "Fine Print" * ​Self-sufficiency: Everyone is responsible for their own account and subscription (if a paid plan is required). * ​No Tutorials: This is an active creation session, not a training workshop. Please ensure you already know how to navigate your chosen app. * ​Pre-installation: Please have your apps downloaded and your logins tested. We won’t have time for tech support or "how-to-download" guides during the event! ​ ​🔍 What are these tools? ​If you are new to these names, here is the "simple version" of two of our top recommendations: * ​Freepik: All-in-one AI image and video production, speed, and asset accessibility. * ​Higgsfield: operates as a versatile, all-in-one creative platform, excelling in high-quality image generation, extensive asset libraries, and rapid, high-volume production. ​ ​🚀 Further Recommended Generators: * ​Gemini: Excellent for quick image generation (Free plan allows \~20 images/day; currently no video). * ​Google Veo 3: Google’s latest high-end cinematic video model. * ​Kling: Famous for highly realistic human motion and physics. * ​Hailuo / Wan: Cutting-edge models for fast, high-quality social clips. * ​OpenAI Sora 2: The "gold standard" for complex scenes. (Note: Availability on Freepik) ​ ​--- ​We at Social Rising organize regular events for creators, influencers & social media enthusiasts to connect, learn and grow. We invite you to meet and engage in conversations with like-minded people both locally and in our worldwide events! ​**Most important information** * ​The best way to stay informed about our events is to join our newsletter at [https://socialrising.com/join](https://socialrising.com/join) * ​If you're a creator with a larger audience, you will benefit the most from this newsletter. You will be invited to public and exclusive events, and we will reach out to you with partner and job opportunities. * ​If you want to help us creating our events: We're looking for 1-2 volunteers per event! Let us know if you're intersted through this form: [https://socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer) \- we'll then reach out if we need you\. ​**What do participants & speakers think?** ​"Matteo's meetups are incredible. Every time I come, I meet people who genuinely change my life. He somehow manages to get everyone involved, and the overall vibe is so nice. Can't wait for the next one!" - Dom (tech_wizzdom) ​"Matteo, thanks for the event yesterday. Its much better than other social media events that I have attended. Good work! So thanks!" Joe (via a Google Review) ​"What a fantastic group of people! If you are looking to connect with top-shelf digital communicators, Social Rising's meetups are perfect for that."- Oliver Aust - Founder, Investor, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host. ​"Matteo put on a killer event. Normally events are full of trivial, uncomfortable conversations, but I love Social Rising events, cool people and discussion points, and great locations", Digital Nomad Lifestyle. ​**Our story** ​In 2019 we started organizing meetups for creators & influencer in Berlin, and we became huge fans of the people that showed up and the topics that were discussed. So we expanded to London early 2020, and as the pandemic started, we became a home for creators worldwide. ​Now, in 2026, we host events in multiple cities and countries in North America & Europe. Wherever we are, influencers & creators connect, learn, and grow. Sometimes creators join us and share insights in lightning talks, and each time we all go home with new, interesting connections! ​**Virtual events** ​We have regular virtual meetups. Join your local meetup group ([https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups)) or follow our Eventbrite organizer dedicated to virtual events ([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/social-rising-virtual-34048034485)). ​Please find a list of upcoming events at [socialrising.com](https://socialrising.com/) ​**What is this meetup for?** * ​Get to know new people in the social media space * ​Share experiences with like-minded people * ​Listen to inspiring lightning talks * ​Brainstorm and share ideas with fellow creators * ​Motivating each other * ​Finding opportunities to work together * ​Discuss how to approach and reach chosen target groups * ​Sometimes we have a product/brand presenting how they can support you * ​... and of course: have a good time and grab a drink together! ​**Your host** ​Matteo Savio, CEO of Social Rising & Digital Ideas, hosts the event. As a digital marketer, he is consulting in B2B marketing & sales, and started Social Rising in 2019 as he became fascinated by the topics and amazing people that showed up. He's enthusiastic ever since! Connect with him beforehand on LinkedIn! ​\*\*... and now?\*\* * ​Do you have experiences in growing and/or monetizing on Social Media? We'd love you to apply for a lightning talk: [socialrising.com/lightning-talk](https://socialrising.com/lightning-talk). * ​Are you interested in helping us creating our events? Help out as a volunteer: [socialrising.com/volunteer](https://socialrising.com/volunteer). * ​Follow us on Instagram and check out event images from past events: [instagram.com/socialrisingevents](https://instagram.com/socialrisingevents). * ​Especially as a brand or product you might be interested in following us on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents](https://linkedin.com/company/socialrisingevents). * ​Does your product bring value to creators? Apply for a product presentation: [socialrising.com/product-presentation](https://socialrising.com/product-presentation). * ​Join the meetup group closest to you here: [https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups](https://socialrising.com/meetup-groups). ​See you at the event! ​Matteo & the Social Rising Team

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

OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it? Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

**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

We're excited to launch **GitHub Copilot Dev Days**, a global in‑person community event series running **March 15 – April 30**! Let's come together as developers, grow our local community, and showcase the power of GitHub Copilot with **free, high‑quality training materials** from Microsoft + GitHub. * GitHub Copilot in VS Code * GitHub Copilot CLI … and more! * **Intro Talk (30–45 min):** GitHub Copilot + AI development * **Local Community Talk (30–45 min):** NOT ME, **[Matt Eland](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteland/)** * **Hands‑on Workshop (1 hour):** Practical exercises using GitHub Copilot * **SPECIAL GUEST** **(virtual)**: **[Andrea Griffiths](https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolombiadev/)** (Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub) ***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (AI-generated) code; this time!*** Food and drinks will be available. There will be a Pro+ Sweepstakes, and details on how to enter will be provided at the event. Microsoft will be raffling off 300 GitHub Copilot Pro+ codes at the end of Dev Days. How it works: * Attendees will enter the raffle by filling out an entry form provided at the event. * Codes will be raffled off at the end of the event series! **LOCATION:** 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 **FREE PARKING:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup is hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts We’re lining up a strong set of speakers from the local and regional Azure community. Speaker announcements coming soon! **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

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)

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD