Technology Startups

⛵ Let's have a one hour Nile kayak 🗓️ Monday, March 23 ⏲️ 4:30pm to 5pm 🚣‍♂️ Sportive wear + extra dress 📌 Maadi Corniche yacht club 🚘 10mins walking from maadi Metro Station ‼️Capacity: up to 25 persons 💰 Cost of 200 L.E to be transferred to Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash 01080430150 🎟 *Join our group for more activities and idea sharing* 💡 https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY?mode=gi_t

Swaap is more than networking, it’s what networking should be. Swaap is a space for people who want to grow in their business, career, or passion but need real support to take the next step. This is for those who crave honest exchange, practical help, and a community that actually shows up for each other. Through rotational networking and peer-to-peer service exchange, you’ll meet everyone in the room, offer what you’re good at, and receive meaningful support. You’re not just here to meet people. You’re here to Swaap.

Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Inspire Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. What's Inspire Toastmasters Club? A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Care to join!! Please join us at our WhatsApp group: [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0yjJ18bDph3uYeWbiKNKg?mode=wwt) **Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 09:30 PM **Place:** Meeting will be held at MQR Co Working Space, The Greek Campus Downtown, 171 El Tahrir, Abdeen, Cairo, ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change)*** Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/34NaPVU5HECBorTp6 **Guest Fees:** 150 EGP

Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Cairo Toastmasters and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. Please join our whatsapp group to receive the invitation and meeting details. https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDkLoUWtGFiHLA6KWoyhyo What's Cairo Toastmasters? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Why join Cairo Toastmasters? Toastmasters will give you a GROWING experience once you decide to join the club. With more than 700,000 active members in more than 16,000 clubs all over the world improving their public speaking and communication skills, you'll be a part of a global network of success. A fee of 100 LE is collected from all guests.

⛵ Let's have a one hour Nile kayak 🗓️ Monday, March 23 ⏲️ 4:30pm to 5pm 🚣‍♂️ Sportive wear + extra dress 📌 Maadi Corniche yacht club 🚘 10mins walking from maadi Metro Station ‼️Capacity: up to 25 persons 💰 Cost of 200 L.E to be transferred to Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash 01080430150 🎟 *Join our group for more activities and idea sharing* 💡 https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY?mode=gi_t

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on **AI Agentic Coding** and how autonomous AI systems are transforming the way software is built. Experts in AI, software engineering, and developer tools will share insights on how agentic AI—systems that can plan, reason, and execute coding tasks—is reshaping modern development workflows. The discussion will cover topics such as AI-assisted development, productivity gains, challenges around reliability and governance, and what the future of software engineering may look like with AI agents as collaborators. Whether you’re a developer, tech leader, or AI enthusiast, this session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore how agentic AI is redefining coding

Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy. On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges. # ​Schedule ​**Sat, Mar 28** * ​​9a: Doors open & breakfast * ​9:30a: Kickoff and intros * ​​10a: Ideation session * ​​11a: Pitches & team formation * ​​12p: Working lunch * ​​2p: Mentor visits * ​​5p: Free work (optional) * ​​9p: Doors close ​​**Sun, Mar 29** * ​9a: Doors open * ​10a: Mentor visits * ​​12p: Showcase * ​​1p: Final pitches & awards * ​​2p: Wrap *** # ​ FAQs ​**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?** ​​Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team! ​​**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?** ​​Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch. ​​**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?** ​​Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday. ​​**Do I have to pitch an idea?** ​​Nope. You can also simply join a team. ​​**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?** ​​While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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)

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)

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).