UWP App Development

\*\*If you’d like to join us, please note that spots are limited. Due to security requirements at the venue, **registration via the official Figma event page is required in advance**, and we **won’t be able to accommodate walk-ins**: [https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-zurich-presents-the-art-and-science-of-designing-at-35000-feet/](https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-zurich-presents-the-art-and-science-of-designing-at-35000-feet/) \*\* **The art and science of designing at 35,000 feet ✈️** What does it take to design an interface for a cockpit? For our next Friends of Figma Zurich meetup, we’re going behind the scenes with [Lufthansa Systems FlightNav](https://www.lhsystems.com/company/our-subsidiaries/lufthansa-systems-flightnav) to explore exactly that. We’re teaming up with [Kristjan Gomboc](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristjangomboc/) (Head of Product Design) and [Pankaj Juvekar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankajjuvekar/) (Lead Product Designer) from the [Lido Pilots Apps division](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/lido/) to unpack how aviation software gets designed, where safety, regulation and precision leave zero room for “good enough.” 🗓 **Wednesday, 18 March 2026** 🕕 **18:00 – 21:00** 📍 **Stelzenstrasse 6, 8152 Opfikon** What’s on the radar? 🛫 The Full Flight Path From messy early research and rough sketches to high-fidelity prototypes, how a safety-critical product actually comes to life. 🧩 The Stack How designers, engineers and aviation experts collaborate using Figma and Figma Make to stay aligned in complex systems. 🔍 Real Talk Work-in-progress files. Honest lessons. The reality of designing for highly regulated environments. To close the evening, we’ll host a panel discussion with [Laura Fehre](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-fehre/) from Figma, connecting the aviation case study with a broader perspective on AI, Figma Make and how tools evolve to support teams working on complex real-world systems. Whether you’re into complex systems, curious about aviation UX or interested in the future of design tools, this one’s for you. See you above the clouds ✨

The OWASP community is getting together for another meetup in March 2026! Join us for some security talks, good company, and a little Apéro. **Program:** **16:30** - **Doors open**: Grab a drink, meet old and new friends from the OWASP Switzerland community **17:00** - **Hello from OWASP Switzerland** **17:05 - Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities -** (Rebecca Balebako, ZHAW) **18:05** - **(5min break)** **18:10- Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues -** (Martin Scheck, Zühlke Engineering AG) **19:10 - Networking & Apéro**🍷- Grab a bite and chat with old and new friends **Talk Details:** **Beyond the Buzzword: A Data-Driven Analysis of LLM-Generated Code Vulnerabilities (Working Title, may change):** Can LLMs write more secure code than humans? Or are they better security reviewers? In this talk we discuss what data and measurements are needed to answer these questions. We will take a sceptical look at marketing claims regarding LLM benchmarks, describe attempts to define "secure code", and describe research measuring secure code generation. By the end of this talk you will be able to take a clear-eyed view of any benchmarks and claims that LLMs generate secure code. **Swiss e-ID, Architecture and overcoming practical issues (Working Titel and working Abstract, will change):** The Swiss e-ID, planned for release in late 2026, is based on decentralized identity (SSI) standards, offering strong security and privacy properties in theory. This talk provides a practical look at the e-ID, its ecosystem, and underlying standards, drawing on insights from a real-world project. We will assess its suitability for use cases such as identity verification and digital authentication, and discuss how it fits with existing identity and access management architectures and protocols. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the ecosystem, security and privacy challenges, and practical considerations for applying the Swiss e-ID in real-world systems.

*** **n8n Community Switzerland – Meetup #2** 📅 18\. März 2025 \| 18:00 Uhr 📍 OfficeLab\, Baslerstrasse Unser zweites Meetup – und wieder direkt zu den relevanten Themen: Was bewegt uns gerade im AI-Space? Welche LLMs performen aktuell am besten und warum? Wie geht es mit Claude weiter – und was bedeutet das für unsere Workflows? Was gibt es Neues bei n8n? Und wie bauen wir robuste Systeme – Error Handling, Monitoring-Dashboards und systematische Fehleranalyse in der Praxis. Komm vorbei, tausch dich aus und lern Leute kennen, die AI und Automation genauso ernstnehmen wie du. ☕ Kaffee, Snacks & Location gesponsert von n8n. *** **n8n Community Switzerland – Meetup #2** 📅 March 18\, 2025 \| 6:00 PM 📍 OfficeLab\, Baslerstrasse Our second meetup – straight to the point again: Which LLMs are currently leading the pack and why? What's next for Claude and how does it affect our workflows? What's new in n8n? And how do we build resilient systems – error handling, monitoring dashboards and systematic debugging in practice. Join us for an open, technical exchange with people who build with AI every day. ☕ Coffee, snacks & venue sponsored by n8n.

Hello .NET friends The e-ID was approved by a narrow majority in the referendum. Let's take this opportunity to look at security and the integration of e-ID into our applications. Marc and Damien will give us some insights. **End-to-End Secure Web Development** **with .NET Aspire, JavaScript Frameworks, and DevSecOps** In this session, we look at the critical techniques for securing web applications, leveraging the power of .NET and modern JavaScript frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into implementing robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, adhering to industry standards such as OAuth and OpenID Connect. Additionally, we will explore strategies for session protection, emphasizing a zero-trust approach to ensure comprehensive security and DevOps SAST using Sonar. Join us to learn best practices and practical solutions for safeguarding your web applications against evolving threats. **Integrating E-ID (swiyu)** using ASPNET Core and Aspire In this session, we look at integrating the Swiss E-ID (swiyu) into an ASP.NET Core web application and Aspire. The E-ID can be used for identity validation, basic authentication or onboarding new users into solutions. This talk gives a technical overview of what can be done with the E-ID and how to use this in your solutions. **About Damien and Marc** Damien is a web developer, architect and a Microsoft MVP for Visual Studio Development Technologies, Sonar Navigator who loves to learn. He contributes regularly to open-source projects on GitHub and Microsoft ASP.NET Core docs. He runs a very popular blog which focuses on ASP.NET Core, application security, Entra and Angular. Marc is a passionate software engineer, living in Switzerland and interested in DevOps, DevSecOps, application security, web development and Azure. My favourite tools, technologies and standards are GitHub, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET Core, Git, Terraform, PowerShell, OIDC, SQL, EF Core, REST.

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/pub-quiz-xl-optional-matching-for-singles-7434256738285558660.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** 🎉 **Pub Quiz Night at Boho** 🎉 Join us for a night full of **mind-bending questions**, **unexpected twists**, and **more laughs than right answers** (probably). Whether you're a trivia wizard or just really good at pretending you know stuff, this night’s for you! Join our whatsapp group for updates on this event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FY1WpeStk5x8WyIXQ5hl66) 📍 **Location:** Boho 💰 **Price:** 15.- (includes tasty snacks + a prize for the winning team 🍾) 👥 **How Teams Work:** 🔹 Got a crew? Awesome, bring your squad and show us what you've got! 🔹 Looking to mingle with singles? We’ve got you! → Think 2 girls + 2 guys = the perfect cocktail of brainpower and awkward icebreakers 🔹 Not single? No problem! We’ll still team you up with some brilliant minds and maybe a few terrible guessers for balance 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** Glory, bragging rights, and the sweet, sweet taste of Prosecco-fueled victory. 💬 **Come for the trivia, stay for the chaos.** Spots are limited, so grab your seat before your smarter friend does! 🎟️ ​P.S. Pictures might be taken during the event, if you do not want it please let the organizer know. Tickets are non-refundable. **Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hmm9DZP3wzaL8cXrtAAafw)

*This event is local and held in German and English* **Our casual Bitcoin Zurich Meetup is for newcomers and veterans alike.** Open discussion, no organised speakers or topics. Feel free to discuss all sorts of Bitcoin topics. Please refrain from investment seeking, sales or unsolicited advertisement of any kind. We appreciate reliable people who show up when registered or cancel their registration when they change their mind ;-) The location manager of INSIDER BAR asks for reliable number of reservations. Please maintain your registrations accordingly. Thank you! *\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Don't be a NO SHOW ! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\** Consumption to be paid at the Bar individually. The Bar team is orange pilled and take Bitcoin Tipps over Lightning. **Unser zwangloses Bitcoin Zürich Meetup ist für Neulinge und Veteranen gleichermassen geeignet.** Offene Diskussion, keine organisierten Redner oder Themen. Du kannst gerne über alle möglichen Bitcoin-Themen diskutieren. Bitte unterlasse die Suche nach Investitionen, Verkäufe oder unaufgeforderte Werbung jeglicher Art. Wir freuen uns über verlässliche Teilnehmer, die sich anmelden oder abmelden, wenn sie ihre Meinung ändern ;-) Der Locationmanager der INSIDER BAR bittet um eine zuverlässige Anzahl von Reservierungen. Bitte halte deine Anmeldungen entsprechend aktuell. *\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Don't be a NO SHOW ! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\** Der Verzehr ist an der Bar individuell zu bezahlen. Das Bar-Team ist orange gepillt und nimmt Bitcoin-Tipps über Lightning entgegen.

💻 **Coworking Together – Focus, Connect, Create** Whether you’re a **freelancer**, working on a **side project**, doing **home office**, **studying** (maybe learning German 🇩🇪) or currently **looking for a job**, join us for a relaxed coworking session. 🤝 The idea is simple: **work independently, but together** We’ll meet on the **ground floor, on the left side**, where there are large tables facing a **bright window ☀️**: perfect for setting up laptops and getting into a focused flow. **☕** Around **9:45** we’ll start with a short **coffee break** to get to know each other, exchange ideas, and for anyone who wants, briefly share what they’re working on. Coworking helps us stay **motivated, accountable, and connected** while working on our own projects 🚀 **🍽️** We’ll aim for a **lunch break around 13:00** for those who want to join. The place offers **great coffee ☕ and a large (affordable) buffet 🥗 (pay by weight)**, so everyone can choose what they want. The place stays open until the **evening** so you’re welcome to **stay as long as you like**. **🎉** This is our **first coworking session** . If people enjoy it, we may turn it into a **regular meetup**. Suggestions for other locations or potential **co-hosts** are very welcome. 📲 Join the **WhatsApp group** to stay updated and coordinate with the group. https://www.shieldmylinks.com/c/8y4sevwe

**AI + MongoDB in Practice — Zürich Meetup Announcement** The MongoDB User Group Zürich is back with an exciting session you won’t want to miss! This time, we’ll explore how to use an AI framework to integrate MongoDB into modern software projects. Discover practical approaches, learn from real-world insights, and connect with fellow developers, data enthusiasts, and technology professionals. **What to expect:** • Insights into AI-driven development with MongoDB • Practical integration concepts for your software projects • Networking with the local tech community • More updates on the concrete format of the meetup coming soon! Code...

**[External link to officially register](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)** **Explore AI Capabilities with Grafana Cloud & AI-SQUARE** After the great success of the AI Apéro in Bern on January 21, we are excited to bring the format to Basel on March 19. We are pleased to host the [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8U4EVw5HOtb9k5v6hWdblISYi1-O6tgtvXX3ywqXZGwi_1EwyHm5vqImI-Zwxyq4_spL2h) team for an evening dedicated to AI, observability, and hands-on insights in a relaxed Apéro setting. **Agenda highlights** * [Grafana Labs:](https://grafana.com/) background and journey into AI & Machine Learning * Practical use cases: how AI & ML can support and simplify daily operations * Live demo: Grafana Assistant, the context-aware chatbot integrated into Grafana Cloud * [AI-SQUARE](https://ai-square.ch/) update: latest developments of our AI-driven decision platform for software staging management * Open discussion & networking Apéro We look forward to welcoming you in Basel! The Swiss Digital Network team ***[Agenda and registration](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)***

**IN-PERSON** meetup at **Digicomp** Note: This meetup takes place on the **5th** floor! Please note: * **Please do only reserve a seat, if you really plan to attend.** * **Seats are not limited. No need to "block" a seat.** * **If you will attend, please register quickly** * **Please unregister if you cannot make it.** *** AGENDA * 18:00 Welcome * 18:05 **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** * 19:00 Drinks, Food and Networking * 19:30 **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** * 20:30 end **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** Oliver and Patrick will provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty and the Sovereign Solution Stack. Oliver and Patrick will cut through the noise of recent announcements, offering clarity on how Azure Local and M365 Local are integral components of Microsoft's sovereignty story. They will delve into what's next for Cloud for Sovereignty and explore practical applications, demonstrating how enterprises and partners can effectively leverage Cloud for Sovereignty in real-world scenarios. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to understand the evolving landscape of data residency, compliance, and control within the Microsoft ecosystem. We will also get news on Azure Local & Rack Aware deployments as well as Azure Local in disconnected mode & Sovereign AI. **About Oliver** Oliver Dörr is an EMEA-Field CTO for ISVs at Microsoft, international speaker, lecturer, and startup coach who empowers Europe’s most innovative ISVs and digital native companies to scale securely through cloud, AI, and strategic transformation. With over 20 years of global IT experience across healthcare, financial services, and space, he had several chances to demonstrate turning complex challenges into lasting business impacts, that are secure, operable and lastly with sovereign options in mind. As a passionate educator and lifelong learner, Oliver shapes the next generation of cloud talent through university lecturing, thought leadership, and hands‑on mentorship, especially within the European innovation ecosystem. **About Patrick** Patrick Fontana is a Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft with 25 years of experience designing and operating hybrid solutions for public sector, defense, and highly regulated infrastructures. He focuses on sovereign and hybrid cloud architectures that balance digital sovereignty, security, and compliance with the freedom to innovate. His work is driven by enabling innovation spaces where modern cloud and AI technologies accelerate transformation without compromising trust, resilience, or governance. **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** This session is about how to ensure a secure & compliant cloud environment with Azure Policies. It shows how it works, how to use them & what are the best practices in the development process. It also shows pitfalls and technical issue examples in a demo section. **About Thomas** Thomas has been working as a consultant & trainer in Azure Infrastructure, Architecture and Automation for many years. He likes to share his knowledge in blogs, articles and community events. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashafermalz/ Blog: https://thomashafermalz.net/ **The event is, as always, free of charge and held in English.** Please reserve a seat and cancel if you cannot make it. Thank you! This event is sponsored by Digicomp Thanks a lot for supporting the Swiss Azure Community!

Triff andere Unternehmer aus der Region, um gemeinsam zu wachsen! Dank unseres strukturierten Networkings knüpfst du mindestens 5 neue Kontakte. Darüber hinaus teilen ausgewählte Experten relevante Impulse für ein erfülltes Unternehmer-Leben. 🔥 Hier ein [Video](https://youtu.be/32WCFf6ek6o) eines vergangenen Events 👌 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **WICHTIG**: Der Apéro Riche wird duch die Tickets (CHF 75.-, early bird CHF 60.-) finanziert. Bitte direkt via https://eventfrog.ch/biz-dev-winti kaufen. RSVP hier auf Meetup berechtigt **nicht** zur Teilnahme und vor Ort können keine Tickets gekauft werden. Die maximale Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 35 beschränkt. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Impuls Referate** *Würdest du dich als Geschäftsführer:in einstellen?* Nicolas Dietiker, Unternehmer & Wachstumspartner für KMU-Inhaber *Gesundheit als Erfolgsfaktor:* *Wie Prävention langfristig über deine unternehmerische Karriere entscheidet.* Jonas Bitzi, Sportwissenschaftler & Personal Health Consultant *Take action! Deine Zukunft beginnt jetzt.* Peter Züger, Gründer SUCCESS 21 **Ablauf** 17.00 Uhr Eintreffen 17.30 Uhr Begrüssung & Impuls-Referate 19.00 Uhr Power-Networking inkl. Apéro Riche 21.00 Uhr Ende **Zielgruppe & Rahmen** Ca. 30 Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer, welche für den Auf- & Ausbau ihrer Firma spannende Impulse und Kontakte suchen. Keine Verkaufsveranstaltung!

Wir freuen uns, euch zum ersten Event im Jahr 2026 einzuladen. Durchführung wie gehabt, in den Räumlichkeiten von Microsoft Schweiz im Circle. An dieser Stelle ein grosses Dankeschön an unsere Sponsoren Microsoft, baseVISION und Epic Fusion, welche es uns ermöglichen den Event für euch kostenlos anzubieten. **Sessions & Agenda** * **Registration & Welcome -** Janic Verboon & Nicola Suter * **Your Endpoints Have a Firmware Deadline - Are You Ready?** \- Ákos Bakos * **Modern Workplace Management Through a DevOps Lens** \- Steven Beeler * **Automatic deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop -** Michele Blum, Flavio Meyer * **From Chaos to Control: Streamline Azure Policy Management with EPAC** \- Pratheep Sinnathurai * **Closing the Endpoint Gap with Lenovo Device Orchestration and ThinkShield Firmware Assurance** \- Lucas Magoni * Raffle & Closing Falls du eine Session machen möchtest, gib diese gerne auf Sessionize ein: https://sessionize.com/wpninja-ug-ch/. **Anmeldung** * Für die Anmeldung bitte mittels Meetup auf 'Teilnehmen' klicken. Die Anmeldung ist *kostenlos.* * **Bitte stellt sicher, dass ihr im Meetup euren vollen Vor- und Nachnamen hinterlegt habt!** Die Angaben werden für die Microsoft Zutrittskontrolle benötigt. * Die Anmeldung wird eine Woche vor dem Event geschlossen. **Unsere Motivation** Nebst spannenden Sessions run um die Themen Endpoint Management, Identity und Security von nationalen und internationalen Speakern möchten wir bewusst eine Platform schaffen, um sich mit gleichgesinnten bei einer lockeren Atmosphäre auszutauschen. Aber nun subito: **19\. März im Kalender blockieren** und für den Event **Anmelden**. Wir freuen uns auf dich! **Socials** * https://twitter.com/wpninjasch * https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9585518/

**DON’T BRING A BACKLOG TO A GUNFIGHT!** Product managers talk about features. Executives talk about revenue. Money Stories are how product and technical leaders translate what they are building into how it will make money and why that work is essential. In terms that their audience understands. And product leaders need to understand how they are really measured to get the resources and respect they expect. **Bio:** Rich has led product teams for 40 years, including six B2B software startups (3 exits) and 15 interim CPO roles. Today, he coaches product leaders. Rich is the author of "Money Stories: Communicating the Value of Product Work" and "The Art of Product Management." He been blogging about software product management since 2002 and launched the first Product Camps. ### 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** March 19, 2026 * **Time:** 18:30 – 20:30 * **Location:** Swisscom Office, Aargauerstrasse 10, 8048 Zürich (A huge thanks to our hosts!) * **Bonus:** Rich will be giving away a limited number of **free books** to attendees! *** ### 🎤 What to Expect [Rich Mironov ](https://www.mironov.com/)has been a product executive and "coach to the stars" for over 30 years. In this session, he will dive into the messy reality of product leadership, scaling organizations, and why "the tech" is often the easiest part of the job. **The Agenda:** * **18:30:** Doors Open & Welcome Drinks * **19:00:** Keynote by Rich Mironov * **19:45:** Q&A * **20:15:** Networking & Book Giveaway *** ### 🎟️ Join Us! Spaces are limited due to venue capacity at Swisscom. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of the original pioneers of the product management craft and connect with the Product Academy community.

Greetings Analytics & AI Dreamers! Get ready for another round of analytics inspiration at IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 10.0! **AI** or **agents** or **Analytics** is your topic? **Even not yet being skilled in these topics or being an IBM client: COME and JOIN our community for learning and exchanging! In this release we show the latest and greatest developments in Analytics & AI.** Since our last release we have two innovations: * Starting one our later to be inline with your existing work & travel plans * Adding a pure AI topic to the agenda Join us for another round of thrilling discussions, mind-blowing insights, and an opportunity to connect with other data lovers. We promise an engaging experience where analytics enthusiasts come together to explore the depths of: * **Hot topic 1: Project Bob: AI-First Development for Faster, Higher-Quality Software** * **Hot topic 2: Contextual Sensitive Data Intelligence - Unlock Your Enterprise Data** **Lounge Logistics:** * *Date:* March 19th, 2026 * *Time:* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (2x 45 minutes of analytics & AI excitement, followed by a delightful Apero) * *Place:* IBM location, Vulkanstrasse 106, 8010 Zurich, 4th floor (registration & welcome 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM) * *Format:* In-person * ***MANDATORY***\* because of logistics: please **register** also on the IBM page to plan building entrance and the Apero\*: [here](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing) Don't miss this opportunity to increase your analytics & AI skills, share insights, and connect with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and a renewed appreciation for making numbers fun! For those unable to attend, no worries! Simply drop us an email, and we'll promptly provide you with a recording of the session. Mark your calendars, reserve your spot, and get ready for another round of analytics awesomeness. Let's make IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics Lounge 10.0 even more spectacular than the first nine! Please use addit. this link [here ](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing)to register in parallel on the IBM-page. See you there, ready to dream data once again!

**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

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

This is a relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. There’s no strict agenda this time — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. **Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):** • Frame Debugger & performance tooling • Addressables & additive scene workflows • Input System, localization, responsive UI • AI integration approaches • DevOps & LiveOps experiences • Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing • Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems • Weird Unity quirks we’ve all run into *Nothing is locked in.* Bring a project if you’d like. Bring a question. Bring a lesson learned. Or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome!

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)

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.

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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)