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Gentle Deep Conversations & Drinks: What Are You Growing Into This Year?🌱
Let’s meet in the middle of March for a gentle, warm, and slightly unpredictable afternoon together.
As winter slowly gives way to spring — a season when everything begins to awaken again — we’ll take a moment to reflect on the question:
What Are You Growing Into This Year? 🌱
🌟 What to expect
A small circle of open-minded people, with tea, coffee, or food in hand, sharing reflections, philosophy, psychology, or simply ideas and inspirations that arise naturally in the moment.
The topic is suggested above, and the conversation will flow organically. 🪄
We’ll explore the questions step by step, from light to deeper, in a roundtable format.
For example:
• What’s your name, where are you from, and what are you doing in Luxembourg?
• What is something new you have started exploring this year?
• If this year had a theme for you so far, what would it be?
• What small change in your life has already made a difference this year?
• Is there a skill or quality you would like to develop more this year?
• What are you currently investing more time or energy in?
• Is there something you are slowly letting go of this year?
• What kind of person do you feel you are slowly becoming?
• What has helped you grow the most in recent years: people, challenges, or experiences?
• If this year goes well for you, what might look different by the end of it?
• What is one quiet intention you have for the rest of this year?
• …and whatever else naturally emerges.
There’s no pressure to share deeply — listening is just as welcome as speaking. ✨
📌 Practical details
📍 Venue: Le Quai Steffen – Gare de Luxembourg | Restaurant
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 17:00
👥 Group size: Up to 12 people
☕ Food & drinks: Everyone orders and pays individually
Since this is a rather specific topic, the group will stay small.
If you find that you can’t attend, please cancel your spot so someone else can join.
If you enjoy authentic connection, gentle humour, openness to different perspectives, and curiosity about others — not just what they do, but who they are — you’re very welcome to join. 🫶
Café & Brain: What Love Does to you and your brain ? (Interactive Activity)
Have you ever felt like love made you lose your senses… maybe even your mind? I definitely have. Join me for an open discussion on how love affects your brain. Share your story or vision and drink a cup of cafe. This interactive event offers a relaxed café atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and ideas flow freely.
**Optional**
* Interactive activity
* Discussion on brain functions/chemicals related to love
* Exploring the science behind love in an engaging, informal setting designed for learning, sharing, and meaningful easy going conversation
Luxembourg Shivyog Forum
We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am.
Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation.
This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul.
If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us!
Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.
🍂🍁Bambesch Exploration 3 (12km) 🍂🍁
Hello Friends!
Let's go and explore some more new paths in Bambesch, to add a new trail to our "in case it rains cats and dogs" repository of alternatives, when the most important thing is a shelter for everyone to fit in for the break, so it doesn't rain into our coffee.
No rain tomorrow, of course, but it's too cold for a very good, long picnic, or going somewhere new, and we think "must be nice when it's green".
Same starting point as last week, same lunch break location, but 97.5% different paths!
We're going more east this time, crossing the plateau with a little bit of agriculture, maybe there is a great view over the Eich valley and Kirchberg. When we are closest to Bereldange, there is a place called "Juegdschlass" (hunting castle?)
I always see the sign when I drive down from Bridel. Probably a lot of you have seen it too (the sign), unless you were too focused on your speedometer because of the speeding camera.
Then we will cross the road again into the part of Bambesch where, after 10km, we will be at our beloved shelter. After the break, it's less than 2 until the end.
**Meeting Point:**
We will meet at the hotel "Sieweburen" and start the hike around 10:50.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6RMGoU7Xg4B1S1tY9
**Public Transport:**
There are multiple buses, 21, 33, the destination is right in the middle between the bus stops "Rollingergrund, Roudebierg" and "Rollingergrund, Villeroy & Boch", depending on which direction you come from, one of them is the best.
And if you miss both, you will do some jogging as a warm-up :)
**Disclaimer:**
The hike is at your own risk, and please make sure you wear proper shoes and bring some water for yourself!
Looking forward to hiking with you!
Jens.
Sunday Art Brunch + Ink Painting
An ink painting workshop, an ancient art practiced on rice paper or silk, which combines elegance, tradition, and artistic expression through slow and meditative gestures.
You will be guided by Yemin Yin, a recognized artist trained in London and Canton. Her ink paintings are found in collections worldwide.
This experience includes:
• A guided 2-hour workshop to discover the timeless elegance of ink painting in a small group
• With all the materials provided (ink, brushes, rice paper)
• A premium floral tea served throughout the session
• Chinese pastries (light dim sum style)
• Your artwork to take home
€49 / person
No experience required.
Sip and Stroll
✨ Welcome! ✨
Are you a Christian woman in Luxembourg looking to grow in faith and make genuine friends? This meetup is for you!
We’ll start with coffee and light snacks at Lloyd, then (weather permitting and for those interested) continue with a short, scenic walk at Parcs de la Pétrusse. The hope is to get our steps in, soak up the fresh air, and just enjoy the community.🤍
This is a casual, friendly gathering — no pressure, just fellowship. Whether you’re new to Luxembourg, new to faith, or just want to connect with like-minded women, you are warmly welcome!
Cycling on Sunday: Diekirch gare via Echternach - 45km or 71km.
Hello Easy Spinners. This event will be on a **Sunday** because there is rain forecast for the previous day.
**What we will do together**
**1.** Cycle from Luxembourg gare **(front of Police station)** to Echternach lake (about 45km).
**2.** Have a meal at Echternach youth hostel.
Those who wish to do a shorter ride can take the **bus** from Echternach back to Lux gare.
**3.** Cycle from Echternach lake to Diekirch gare (about 26km).
If we maintain an average speed of about 18km/hour and have a total stop time of 90 minutes (including 1 hour dining at the lake), we can finish the ride in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
**Getting home from finishing point (Diekirch gare)**
There are trains from Diekirch to Luxembourg Gare every 30 minutes. Also, there are buses from Diekirch to other directions.
**What to bring**
1\. Your bike in tip top condition\.
2\. Energy snacks\.
3\. Lots of fluids to stay hydrated\.
4. **Packed food** for the the meal at Echternach. **ALTERNATIVELY,** you can **order food** at Echternach Youth hostel.
**Disclaimer**
If you decide to participate in this event, you are responsible for your own property and health. This distance (71km) requires ***high exercise tolerance/endurance/fitness.***
The organizer will **NOT BE RESPONSIBLE** for damages to the property or the health (including cycling injuries) of the participants.
The organizer will be responsible for navigating the cycle route from the start point to the finish point.
**Weather conditions.** Updated on 08/03/2026 ([https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316](https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316))
12 degree Celsius. Mostly cloudy, and **28**% chance of rain. Total rain forecast is 0mm.
**If the forecast becomes worse**, the organizer **may** cancel the event 6 hours before the start time or earlier.
The **terrain is 99% tarmac** (paved), 56km of which is cycle path.
**Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2122720628?share_token=a3ldIIqAvshXO07oT2z3IfKFPJWlMwGzMKWDK05LdLxOOOSJwp&ref=wtd**
Want to **join our WhatsApp group?** Use this link: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t)
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Sunday Art Brunch + Ink Painting
An ink painting workshop, an ancient art practiced on rice paper or silk, which combines elegance, tradition, and artistic expression through slow and meditative gestures.
You will be guided by Yemin Yin, a recognized artist trained in London and Canton. Her ink paintings are found in collections worldwide.
This experience includes:
• A guided 2-hour workshop to discover the timeless elegance of ink painting in a small group
• With all the materials provided (ink, brushes, rice paper)
• A premium floral tea served throughout the session
• Chinese pastries (light dim sum style)
• Your artwork to take home
€49 / person
No experience required.
Sip and Stroll
✨ Welcome! ✨
Are you a Christian woman in Luxembourg looking to grow in faith and make genuine friends? This meetup is for you!
We’ll start with coffee and light snacks at Lloyd, then (weather permitting and for those interested) continue with a short, scenic walk at Parcs de la Pétrusse. The hope is to get our steps in, soak up the fresh air, and just enjoy the community.🤍
This is a casual, friendly gathering — no pressure, just fellowship. Whether you’re new to Luxembourg, new to faith, or just want to connect with like-minded women, you are warmly welcome!
Cycling on Sunday: Diekirch gare via Echternach - 45km or 71km.
Hello Easy Spinners. This event will be on a **Sunday** because there is rain forecast for the previous day.
**What we will do together**
**1.** Cycle from Luxembourg gare **(front of Police station)** to Echternach lake (about 45km).
**2.** Have a meal at Echternach youth hostel.
Those who wish to do a shorter ride can take the **bus** from Echternach back to Lux gare.
**3.** Cycle from Echternach lake to Diekirch gare (about 26km).
If we maintain an average speed of about 18km/hour and have a total stop time of 90 minutes (including 1 hour dining at the lake), we can finish the ride in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
**Getting home from finishing point (Diekirch gare)**
There are trains from Diekirch to Luxembourg Gare every 30 minutes. Also, there are buses from Diekirch to other directions.
**What to bring**
1\. Your bike in tip top condition\.
2\. Energy snacks\.
3\. Lots of fluids to stay hydrated\.
4. **Packed food** for the the meal at Echternach. **ALTERNATIVELY,** you can **order food** at Echternach Youth hostel.
**Disclaimer**
If you decide to participate in this event, you are responsible for your own property and health. This distance (71km) requires ***high exercise tolerance/endurance/fitness.***
The organizer will **NOT BE RESPONSIBLE** for damages to the property or the health (including cycling injuries) of the participants.
The organizer will be responsible for navigating the cycle route from the start point to the finish point.
**Weather conditions.** Updated on 08/03/2026 ([https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316](https://www.bbc.com/weather/2960316))
12 degree Celsius. Mostly cloudy, and **28**% chance of rain. Total rain forecast is 0mm.
**If the forecast becomes worse**, the organizer **may** cancel the event 6 hours before the start time or earlier.
The **terrain is 99% tarmac** (paved), 56km of which is cycle path.
**Komoot route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2122720628?share_token=a3ldIIqAvshXO07oT2z3IfKFPJWlMwGzMKWDK05LdLxOOOSJwp&ref=wtd**
Want to **join our WhatsApp group?** Use this link: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmB9eTUkPb918blGeGaqZy?mode=ac_t)
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Calisthenics Outdoor Workout
Outdoor calisthenics workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors 😁🦾
Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance, and mobility. It’s a workout that relies on body weight with little or no equipment. In fact, almost all common bodyweight exercises are considered calisthenics exercises. Some examples include:
- airsquats - pushups - pullups - frogstand -handstand -musclup -backlever aso 😁
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, calisthenics provides a holistic approach to fitness. 🏋️♂️💪
Symposium Libri Book Club: "Flourish" by Martin Seligman
☀️ Welcome to the 14th edition of Trier's Exclusive Non-fiction Book Club!
📚 For March, we're reading the book "Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being" by the psychologist Martin Seligman (368 pages).
✅ Check out the book [here](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9744812-flourish). You can audio-read it on Audible, Spotify Premium and Storytel (9.5 hours).
🎉 We're meeting on the 15th of March (Sunday) at 14:00 at Park Plaza Hotel, ground floor, in the *library area*, on the right, after passing the reception.
💡You can join us even if you haven't finished the book. In this book club, we learn by hands-on activities and games!
Happy reading everyone! 🙏🏼
[Please note that the area of the library/café cannot be reserved, so just in case I'll book a back-up table in the area of the restaurant, also on the ground floor, under the name Marilena.]
Algorithmic Trading & Crypto
## (Lesson 2)
## What to expect
Project Equilibrium is an in-person introduction to disciplined, rule-based trading automation. This first event is designed to be clear, practical, and approachable no hype, no pressure, and no prior technical background required.
### Why we meet (two-session structure)
This meetup is structured as **two lessons**:
**Lesson 1 — The “Why” (mindset + framework)**
* What Project Equilibrium is (and what it is not)
* Why we focus on process, rules, and execution discipline
* What “24/7 execution” means in practice
* Q&A and open discussion
**Lesson 2 — The “How” (step-by-step setup)**
* A simple walkthrough of the basic tools you need
* Step-by-step guidance to install and prepare the required exchange apps/accounts
* A clear checklist to be ready for future sessions
(You won’t be left alone—everything is explained calmly and in order.)
### What to bring
To make the second lesson smooth, please bring:
* **A smartphone** (for authentication and exchange app setup)
* **A laptop** (for the setup steps and configuration)
If you only have one device, you can still join Lesson 1. The setup lesson is simply easier with both.
### Who this is for
* People curious about algorithmic execution and portfolio discipline
* Beginners who want a structured approach
* Experienced traders who want more consistency and less stress
### Agenda
* Welcome + introductions
* Lesson focus of the day (Why / How)
* Guided walkthrough (where applicable)
* Q&A + next steps
### How to find the group
* Arrive a few minutes early and look for the **Project Equilibrium** group.
* I will be there to welcome attendees if you’re unsure, simply ask the venue staff for the Meetup group name.
Brunch and Meditation, Culinary exchange Trier
**Welcome to the Trier edition of the Culinary Exchange.**
This event is for food lovers who enjoy meeting new people.
This Time we are going to have Brunch together.
Once again we will rent a beautiful place, and all participants will bring a dish to share with the group.
At the end of the Brunch you are welcome to join a group Meditation.
*Please also consider bringing your own drinks, plates, and cutlery.*
This is the perfect opportunity to discover new flavors, share your culinary traditions, have a great time and make new friends!
So see you soon! :)
P.S. This is not a paid event, but since we are renting a place and buying wood for the oven, all participants are welcome to donate to cover expenses.
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Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Sip & Read: *Founder Edition* Meetup: Book/Venue TBD
Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting.
Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting.
Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
*Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*
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 Chaos to Clarity to Control - A Workshop For Business Leaders
Is your business taking more of your time than you would like?
[Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success.
* Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses
* Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business
* How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements
* How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs
* How to manage your time for maximum effect
* How to deal with nonperforming employees
* How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization
Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab.
Reserve your spot via this link:
https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan
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.
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**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

















