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Board Game Night at Pacsi
Come and play boardgames with others in English!
This event is hosted by the [Játszóház projekt](https://www.facebook.com/jatszohazprojekt). This group organizes game nights, they provide the games and explain the rules if you need it. They have a huge collection of board games, check it out [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/jatszohazprojekt?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1). If you wish to play with a specific game, they will ask what games to bring, usually on the day of the event in a facebook post. Check out the [event on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1649367082889890) for more information.
We usually split up into smaller groups based on games, and switch as the night goes on, so you can arrive late. You can bring your own game or choose one from the pile!
***Important***
**This event is not free!** You will have to buy a wristband at the entrace for 1000 HUF (500 HUF for students). You can pay with cash or you can buy your ticket [here](https://www.tixa.hu/jhz260309). You can buy drinks and food at the bar, please don't bring your own
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Let me know if you have any questions, you can contact me or ask in the comment section. We also have a WhatsApp group chat, feel free to join [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7)
Budapest Toastmasters - In Person!
Enjoy your time learning and practicing public speaking with Budapest Toastmasters! There is no need to speak or any previous experience in Public Speaking.
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👉Keycode: 12, 3rd Floor. Please arrive by 6:20 PM, the meeting starts at 6:30 PM👉No registration or dress code is needed, the event is FREE.👉NOTE: We will have signs in the place so you can locate easily the Toastmasters Meeting room.
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Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 313,000 strong. Members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 14,650 clubs in 126 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations.
The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses, and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish but must also communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmaster's journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback—and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
Beginner Climbing Training in Budapest
**Bouldering & Rope Climbing \| Small Groups \| Friendly Atmosphere**
Want to try climbing or get more confident on the wall?
Join our **beginner-friendly climbing sessions** for adults and kids (9+).
No prior experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to move 💪
**Languages:** English / Hungarian / Russian
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### 🔹 Monday — Bouldering (Low Wall)
Perfect for beginners: low wall, soft mats, focus on strength, technique and movement.
🕔 **17:00–18:40**
📍 Mountex, 1134 Budapest, Váci út 19
📌 **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 4000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3500 HUF
* Children under 14: 2290 HUF
Equipment rental available on site.
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### 🔹 Thursday — Rope Climbing (15 m Wall)
Learn rope climbing and belaying on a **full-height wall** with an instructor.
🕔 **17:00–19:00**
📍 BigWall, 1047 Budapest, Károlyi István u. 10
📌 **Pre-registration required**
**Training:** 5000 HUF / person
**Gym entry (paid separately):**
* Adults: 3990 HUF
* Students (under 26): 2990 HUF
* Children under 14: 1990 HUF
All necessary equipment can be rented at the gym.
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### ⭐ Why join?
* Beginner-friendly, supportive coaching
* Small groups and personal attention
* Adults & kids train together
* Safe environment and clear instruction
* Great way to get stronger and meet active people
* In the warm season, we **occasionally move from the gym to real rock outdoors**
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### 💳 Regular climbers
If you attend **both days regularly**, you can buy a pass:
**29,000 HUF — 8 consecutive sessions**
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👉 **Sign up in advance — spots are limited.**
Feel free to message me if you have questions!
Argentine Tango for Absolute Beginners – January Start
Indítsd 2026-ot argentin tangóval!
Nincs szükséged semmilyen előzetes tánctudásra, és egyedül vagy párban is jelentkezhetsz!
Várunk szeretettel minden tangózni vágyót!
Oktató: Szeghalmi Endre
Kezdés: 2026. jan. 12., hétfő 20:00 – 21:00. Az órák minden hétfőn ugyanebben az időpontban folytatódnak.
Helyszín: Roxy Stúdió, Tátra u. 4.
Jelentkezés és további infók:
A [www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/tango-tanfolyam/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw) oldalon találsz minden részletet, és itt tudsz regisztrálni.
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Start 2026 with Argentine tango!
No prior dance experience is required, and you can sign up either alone or with a partner.
We warmly welcome everyone who would like to dance tango!
Instructor: Endre Szeghalmi
Start: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00–9:00 PM
Classes will continue every Monday at the same time.
Venue: Roxy Studio, Tátra u. 4.
Registration and more information:
[www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/](http://www.tangolibre.hu/en/tango-classes-for-totally-beginners/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR50fTXksGSsXPYTo3IYigrZIXxtxdytBSer6v-jm9Y7HrcgPGLXn9R-dfaPCg_aem_0misiL79POQIY53C46m1Mw)
Salsa Dance Beginners Course
Welcome to Salsa Made Easy! Learn salsa step by step with our beginner-friendly classes. Perfect for men and women who want to dance confidently, have fun, and enjoy the rhythm of Latin dance
Classes are every Monday from 18:30-20:00
\*\*Classes are in English only\*\*
4 weeks class-26000FT
Single classes-7500FT
Can't join our weekly classes? No problem you can learn from the comfort of your home with our online beginners classes, check it out
www.salsamadeeasy.com
Virtual Reality (VR) Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Power Platform Meetup @ Morgan Stanley
Következő meetuponkon a Morgan Stanley lát minket vendégül.
Agenda:
17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció
18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work - Jaray István
Session 2: Can you make Citizen Development work? What I learned from my first Power Platform projects - Marcell Pörczi
19:15 - 20:00 Networking
Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet a Morgan Stanley biztosítja!
A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét.
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At our next meetup, our host will be hosted Morgan Stanley.
Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Registration
18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Morgan Stanley
Session 1: Copilot Studio in Practice: Agents That Simply Work – István Jaray
Session 2: Can you Make Citizen Development Work? What I Learned from My First Power Platform Projects – Marcell Pörczi
19:15 – 20:00 Networking
As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot.
The venue and catering are provided by Morgan Stanley.
Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.
Session #24 - Birth & Antinatalism - Morals of having children
*“If children were brought into the world by an act of pure reason alone, would the human race continue to exist?"*
Arthur Schopenhauer.
Antinatalism asks an uncomfortable question:
**Is it morally justified to bring a new person into existence?**
In a world marked by suffering, uncertainty, inequality, and social fragility, some philosophers argue that *not being born* may be better than being born at all. This session explores antinatalism, through thinkers like Schopenhauer, and David Benatar.
But this is no longer a purely philosophical question.
Today, birth rates are collapsing across much of the world. States intervene through incentives, restrictions, and population engineering. Technology separates sex from pregnancy and reproduction from the human body itself.
This session explores birth and antinatalism **at the intersection of philosophy, demography, politics, and technology**.
**Introduction (15 minutes)**
We start with a short introduction of the guests.
**Questions to discuss: (1 hour and 45 minutes):**
1. Would you want to be born again?
2. Can it ever be ethical to impose life on someone **without their consent**?
3. Can we meaningfully say someone is “better or worse off” for never existing?
4. How much suffering is it enough to make life not worth starting?
5. Is it worse to risk suffering, or to deny existence entirely?
6. Does society pressure people into reproduction for economic or cultural survival?
7. If antinatalism is right, what follows? Adoption? Voluntary extinction?
8. Can creating a new life be a morally neutral act, or is it better continuing one that already exists?
9. Is having children an act of hope or an act of denial?
10. Can a society that stops reproducing still be a political community — or only an administrative one? is antinatalism politically destabilizing by definition? (Movie: The children of men, Hannah Arendt)
11. Would politics freeze without generational replacement?
12. Would immortality eliminate progress — or stabilize it?
13. Would immortal societies become conservative by default?
14. Is the “right to have a child” absolute—or should it be conditional?
If adoption requires screening, why doesn’t biological parenthood?
15. What are the consequences if artificial wombs become viable?
16. What happens when reproduction becomes a technical process rather than a human one? (Recommended documentary: "The Man with 1000 Kids" on Netflix)
17. Was the One-Child Policy an ethical catastrophe — or a brutal but rational response to material limits? If overpopulation causes massive suffering, is coercive birth control ever morally defensible?
18. If parents screen embryos for severe diseases, is that eugenics — or responsibility?
19. Why is state-driven selection immoral, but market-driven selection acceptable?
20. Is the traditional nuclear family the only morally acceptable way to raise a child?
Hooked on a Feeling: EDR-ek, ETW és AMSI alulnézetből
Ebben az előadásban 3–4 vezető EDR működését vizsgáljuk meg technikai szinten: hogyan hookolják a rendszer DLL-eket, hogyan használnak ETW-t és miként integrálják az AMSI-t. Az előadás bemutatja a patch/bypass alapelveit is, gyakorlati példákon keresztül. Célunk egy erős technikai alap megadása azoknak, akik mélyebben szeretnének elindulni az EDR-ek elemzésének és megkerülésének világában. Előadó: Django.
Budapest Ethereum Meetup ✨
**Join us for our next Ethereum Meetup in beautiful Budapest!**
**What to expect**
* Casual vibes
* Networking & community activities
* A mix of general and technical talks & discussions
* Drinks & snacks
**↗️ [Luma](https://luma.com/j77fxzdn)**
*🧭 Make sure to check out "**How to Find Us**" in the Location section to get the exact instructions on how to access the space*
📑**Agenda**
🕡 **6:30 - 7:15 pm**
* Arrivals
* Introduction, community goals, Ethereum core development & ecosystem news - Eniko (EF)
🕢**7:15 pm - 7:45 pm**
Ethereum's Scaling Roadmap - Péter Garamvölgyi (Scroll)
🕢**7:45 pm - 10:00 pm**
* Open discussions, community activities and networking
The agenda is subject to change. The event’s primary language is English to accommodate all. The events are always interactive and we encourage discussions. 💬
*Az elsődleges nyelv a Meetupon az angol, de természetesen próbálunk alkalmazkodni mindenkihez. Akinek az angol problémát jelent, van lehetőség kérdésre, vagy az előadások után diskurzusra.*
**Organizers and sponsors**
* Ethereum Everywhere (Ethereum Foundation)
* Guild.xyz
Women's Tango Technique with Andrea
A női tangó technika gyakorlása segít abban, hogy magabiztosabban és elegánsabban táncoljunk, valamint könnyebben kapcsolódjunk a partnerünkhöz és a zenéhez.
Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem tudatos táncosnőként legyünk jelen a táncban.
**Mikor**: Kedd, 18:00 – 19:00
**Hol:** Roxy Stúdió, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4.
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**Miért fontos a női technika a tangóban?**
-Javul a tartás, az ölelés, a sétatechnika, a stabilitás és az elegancia
-Izgalmas díszítésekkel szépítjük a táncot
-Hogy ne csak követőként, hanem táncosnőként is jelen legyél
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**Tematika**
Az órákat bemelegítéssel kezdjük, majd az adott napi témával folytatjuk
(pl. tartás, séta, disszociáció, giro, boleo, enrosque, díszítések stb.).
A cél olyan technikai alapok elsajátítása, amelyek hosszú távon is segítik a fejlődésedet.
**Ruházat**
Kényelmes öltözet ajánlott.
Lehetőleg hozz magaddal magassarkú cipőt is.
További részletek:
[https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftangolibre.hu%2Farak%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbDFsUmtNd2dIQVpmSHY3TXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6UMmb0UoScQqD_vY2si7YaoEL3eIt8sfl5_Umx1LOW3RE_yq1xpuO6AwQLiw_aem_79bdLWqEbvzUx5qtFeyneA&h=AT7a1OP5evVEHDcL1uUSIGhfFxkDzd37eVA1AGyELRZYfgq32JCYYoXLT6i2nOlRLNCuSfgbAqgcBIvkICHRxLTe9O522W5uKHL7ylZqitMdwj0lFPVQhxReRbq4PahKY2cBhvq_N8rHFCKPHKt8f81yHuxw_i3s9b4&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT6G1SRCcbuOonOjMDArF7zv6zzXg6TL30pzfPbLwkmUdqxAVtAkaebCIfT23D8QPA9-zyZxrXaset57fLmMJOmvIABzUucuXls3bJmthLKQq09teRoryNetMqhkBNlxKr0FPj_q9CFE178EVkVduxOJ9dEN1hq1kjY)
Nemsokára találkozunk!
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Women’s Tango Technique with Andrea
Practicing women’s tango technique helps you dance with more confidence and elegance, and connect more easily with your partner and the music.
So that you are present in the dance not only as a follower, but as a conscious and aware dancer.
**When:** Tuesday, 18:00–19:00
**Where:** Roxy Studio, 1136 Budapest, Tátra utca 4.
### Why is women’s technique important in tango?
* Improves posture, embrace, walking technique, stability, and elegance
* Adds beautiful and expressive embellishments to your dance
* Helps you be present not only as a follower, but as a dancer in your own right
### Dress code
Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Please bring high heels if possible.
More details:
[https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)
See you soon!
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Budapest Science Meetup – Március
*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!*
Miért rákkeltő az alkoholfogyasztás? És mi az univerzum két legnagyobb rejtélye? A márciusi Budapest Science Meetupon kiderül.
**Az alkohol rákkeltő hatásának nyomában**
*Szüts Dávid – HUN-REN TTK, Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Genom Stabilitás Kutatócsoport*
Az alkoholfogyasztás ismerten rákkeltő, de vajon miért? Kutatócsoportunk az etanol fő bomlástermékének, az acetaldehidnek a mutagenikus hatását vizsgálta sejttenyészetekben. Az általunk talált hatás enyhe, de egyértelmű: DNS-törésekre utaló genomi átrendeződéseket találtuk sejtvonalakon végzett kísérletekben, és ugyanilyen mutációk alkoholfogyasztással való asszociációját gyomorrák esetekben. Az eredmények alapján az acetaldehid DNS-töréseket előidézve okozhat olyan változásokat a testi sejtek génállományában, amelyek hozzájárulnak a tumorok kialakulásához.
**Az univerzum két nagy rejtélye: a sötét energia és a Hubble-feszültség**
*Raffai Péter – ELTE TTK Atomfizikai Tanszék*
A fizikai kozmológia alapvetése, hogy a világegyetem nagy léptékben homogén. Einstein általános relativitáselmélete szerint egy ilyen univerzum tágul, vagyis a kozmikus távolságok -például a galaxisok között- mindenütt azonos ütemben nőnek. A növekedés mai üteme, a Hubble-állandó, a tágulástörténet kulcsparamétere - az univerzum korát is ő árulja el. A legkülönfélébb megfigyelésekhez a Lambda-CDM kozmológiai modell illeszkedik leginkább; eszerint a tágulás mintegy 5 milliárd éve lassulóból gyorsulóba váltott át, egy ismeretlen összetevő, a sötét energia hatására. A sötét energia mellett a kozmológia legégetőbb kihívásává a "Hubble-feszültség" vált: a Hubble-állandó különböző mérési módszerekkel kétféle értékűnek adódik. Vajon ez csak mérési hiba? Vagy forradalom előjele a kozmológiában? És lehet a két nagy rejtélynek közös feloldása?
Board Games with BFG Chat at Vault 51
Come meet people and play new board games with the international members of the BFG Whatsapp group! [Link to join the chat is here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JThEZv724MJ3hvnwBpfJA7). We’ll reserve a few tables at Vault 51 and then play games in smaller groups throughout the evening.
**Note:** *Vault 51 requires that you pay a 600 Ft table fee per person at the bar.*
Feel free to bring games you want to play or play something from the bar’s collection.
Hot food and snacks are available from the bar until about 10pm
Spots for this event are limited to not go too far over our table reservation, so please change your RSVP if you are not able to attend, also if you are on the waitlist, please wait to be in the "going" before attending! Also everyone can bring 1 guest only. Don't bring more, we wont have enough seats! Thanks you!
Virtual Reality (VR) Events Near You
Connect with your local Virtual Reality (VR) community
Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
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.
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
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
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**YouTube Link**
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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**
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