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SUMMARY:AWS - Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\n🚀 Ready to master the magic of modern content delivery? \n\n\n\nMake everything your users touch online from photos to full web apps\, APIs\, and interactive experiences better\, faster\, more secure. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, Nov 4 at 6:30 PM at Hackforge HQ & on Zoom for the next Windsor AWS User Group Meetup: \n\n\n\n🎩 Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic \n\n\n\nGet ready to uncover the secrets behind lightning-fast\, globally optimized experiences that feel like pure magic. \n\n\n\n⭐Deliver massive global static sites at ultra-low cost⚡Accelerate dynamic APIs across continents🧙Secure entire workloads before traffic hits your backend🧙 Add intelligence\, personalization\, and edge-powered compute that makes apps feel instantly responsive \n\n\n\nWhether you build for scale\, speed\, or security\, this session will show you how to turn the edge into your competitive advantage. \n\n\n\n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, Nov 4⏱️ Time: 6:30 -8 PM📍 Location: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via ZoomSeats fill fast — RSVP today and bring a friend who loves tech! \n\n\n\nCome learn\, connect\, and level up your AWS cloud skills with Windsor’s growing cloud community. \n\n\n\n🎁Plus\, you will win some exclusive AWS swag just for joining us!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/aws-modern-cdn-wizardry-mastering-the-magic/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:AWS user Group - March Meetup
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Windsor AWS User Group Meetup on Tuesday\, March 26\, at 6:30 PM\, hosted at Hackforge! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to AWS or looking to advance your skills\, this session will provide valuable insights and guidance. Come ready to learn\, share your experiences\, and network with fellow cloud enthusiasts\, developers\, and architects in Windsor’s tech community. \n\n\n\nThis month\, we’ll explore:✅ The path to becoming a cloud expert ✅ AWS certifications✅ How to prepare for certification✅ Certification’s impact on your cloud career \n\n\n\n📆 Date: March 26🕦 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM📍Location: Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom✔️In-Person RSVP below🖥️ Virtual RSVP via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/aws-user-group-march-meetup/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Advanced Tutorial: LLM Practical Project Using AWS Bedrock
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \n\n\n\nDive into the world of Generative AI and build your own personalized recommendation system using AWS Bedrock and Python. This hands-on workshop will guide you through leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to create a system that provides tailored recommendations to individual users. \n\n\n\nIn this advanced session\, attendees will learn: \n\n\n\n→ Fundamentals of AWS Bedrock → How to apply LLMs to analyze user data and generate personalized suggestions \n\n\n\nDevelopers\, students\, and data scientists are encouraged to attend. Prior experience with Python programming will help you to get the most out of this workshop. \n\n\n\n📅 Monday\, November 25th🕥 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 300) and Online via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister to attend In-Person in the RSVP box belowRegister to attend Virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/advanced-tutorial-llm-practical-project-using-aws-bedrock/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Effortlessly Integrate Your Data with AI
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nSupercharge your data with AI! Learn how to easily connect your data to powerful AI tools on AWS. Discover how to unlock valuable insights and make better decisions. \n\n\n\nUsing AWS’s fully managed GenerativeAI (GenAI) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)\, we’ll show you how to unlock powerful insights by seamlessly bringing your data into foundation models. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned developer or new to AI\, this session will show you how easy it is to implement these cutting-edge technologies to transform your data and drive smarter business decisions. \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, November 20🕐 6:30 – 8:30 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave) and Online via Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister to attend In-Person in the RSVP box belowRegister to attend Virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/effortlessly-integrate-your-data-with-ai-leveraging-genai-and-rag-using-fully-managed-aws-services/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Unleashing Creativity with AWS: A Live Demo of Generative AI Magic!
DESCRIPTION:📍Hackforge HQ\, (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an electrifying evening at our next AWS User Group Meetup! This session is a must-attend for enthusiasts and professionals eager to dive into the cutting-edge world of AWS Generative AI. Whether you’re a developer\, a project manager\, or just passionate about AI technology\, this gathering is the perfect opportunity to enrich your understanding and skills. \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off with an engaging discussion on the latest AWS Generative AI offerings\, exploring how these powerful tools are transforming the tech landscape. Prepare to gain insights that could revolutionize how you approach AI in your projects or business. \n\n\n\nThe highlight of the evening will be a live demonstration\, where you’ll witness the magic of Generative AI firsthand. We’ll showcase how AI prompt is the new user interface. We’ll interact with an application using natural language instead of using UI.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to network with fellow AWS aficionados\, share your experiences\, and perhaps even spark collaborations that could lead to the next big innovation in AI. Bring your curiosity\, bring your questions\, and let’s explore the future of AI together! \n\n\n\n📅 Tuesday\, May 28 \n\n\n\n⏲ 7 – 8 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210 and Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/unleashing-creativity-with-aws-a-live-demo-of-generative-ai-magic/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fortify Your Web Applications with AWS WAF!
DESCRIPTION:📍Hackforge HQ\, (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nPrepare for an exciting exploration into web application security! In this dynamic event\, we’ll dive deep into the fundamentals of AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) and uncover how it can enhance your ability to protect your digital assets. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about the core concepts of AWS WAF and its role in your security strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to explore real-world examples and success stories of organizations strengthening their web applications with AWS WAF. Additionally\, you’ll discover best practices for configuring\, monitoring\, and optimizing AWS WAF to defend against evolving threats. This is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your understanding of web application security and empower yourself to better protect your digital assets. In today’s digital world\, safeguarding your web applications is essential. Join us to harness the capabilities of AWS WAF and equip yourself with the knowledge and resources necessary to stay ahead of cyber threats. 🔗 Register via zoom to join virtually.This event is free and hybrid\, but keep in mind that you MUST BE PRESENT @HACKFORGE TO WIN PRIZES – SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES ECLIPSE GUARD by CELESTIAL OPTICAL ISO 12312-2!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/fortify-your-web-applications-with-aws-waf/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Backups are overrated: Unveiling the Truth that Restores Matter Most in our AWS Universe
DESCRIPTION:📍Hackforge HQ\, (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210)👥💻 Hybrid \n\n\n\nJoin us for an electrifying AWS User Group Meetup where I’ll guide you through the uncharted territories of AWS Backup. In just 30 minutes\, I’ll unravel the secrets to go from zero to AWS Backup hero\, delving into the good\, the bad\, and the ugly aspects of data protection. Brace yourselves as we demystify AWS Backup. But here’s the twist – we’re flipping the script and boldly declaring that in the realm of backups\, only restores truly matter.🔗Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldOmupz8iGtLOz9-DZDWLe6E8NaUYDOHH#/registration
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/backups-are-overrated-unveiling-the-truth-that-restores-matter-most-in-our-aws-universe/
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