San Diego has one of the most active and diverse tech communities in the country. This directory brings together 150+ user groups, meetups, SIGs, and community organizations spanning software development, AI, cybersecurity, startups, design, hardware, and much more.
Whether you’re a developer, founder, designer, marketer, or just curious about tech, there’s a group here for you. Know a group that’s missing or needs updating? Submit it here.
Explore 156 tech, startup, and innovation groups across San Diego. This is where the community lives. Find your people, show up, and get plugged into the scene.
A hands-on San Diego community for creators exploring AI-powered video and visual storytelling. Bringing together filmmakers, writers, photographers, voice actors, and curious minds to collaborate, create, and connect, both in person locally and remotely with a global community.
Since 1961, AMA San Diego has been the home for San Diego marketers. Members get access to workshops, panels, conferences, and awards shows alongside a vibrant community spanning industries and experience levels. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned leader, it's a hub for learning, networking, and career growth.
Creative Club San Diego is a community for creatives to connect, collaborate, and grow. From photographers and designers to entrepreneurs and beginners, it offers a welcoming space to share ideas, build relationships, and discover new opportunities through meetups, workshops, and collaborations.
CreativeMornings San Diego is a monthly breakfast series that brings together creatives from all disciplines to connect, learn, and get inspired. Featuring short talks and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a space to share ideas, build community, and spark creativity.
A San Diego nonprofit at the intersection of film, media arts, and community. Born from the San Diego Latino Film Festival (1993), Media Arts Center SD hosts film festivals, screenings, and media arts classes serving underrepresented and diverse communities. Located in UCSD at Park & Market in downtown San Diego, it features a movie theater, community technology center, and presents the globally-acclaimed San Diego Latino Film Festival.
A welcoming community for photographers of all skill levels — from amateurs to professionals, film and digital alike. Monthly meetups and group photography outings across San Diego County provide opportunities to learn, share techniques, and explore the world through a lens together. All are welcome regardless of location or experience.
San Diego Creatives Group is a weekly online community for creatives to connect, share ideas, and stay engaged. It offers a space for ongoing conversations, collaboration, and inspiration, where members can easily exchange photos, links, and resources while building meaningful connections.
San Diego's chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, has been a cornerstone of the local creative community since 1987. Cited by HOW and Print magazines as one of the hottest design communities in the nation, AIGA San Diego Tijuana hosts events covering graphic design, UX, photography, illustration, web development, and more. Open to professional designers, educators, students, and design enthusiasts at all levels.
San Diego UX Researchers is a welcoming community for professionals focused on user experience research across the region. The group brings together individuals who are passionate about understanding users, improving products, and advancing their craft.
Through in-person meetups and ongoing connection, members support each other’s growth by sharing insights, resources, and real-world experiences. It’s a space to build relationships, exchange knowledge, and stay engaged with the evolving UX landscape in San Diego.
SDXD (San Diego Experience Design) is a community that brings together UX professionals and enthusiasts to learn, connect, and grow. Through free, open events, it welcomes anyone interested in creating great user experiences to explore new ideas, build relationships, and stay inspired.
The One Club San Diego is a cornerstone of the region’s creative community, with roots dating back over a century. Evolving alongside the industry, it has remained a hub for designers, marketers, advertisers, and creative professionals looking to connect, grow, and stay inspired.
As part of a larger global creative network, the organization helps elevate local talent through expanded opportunities, exposure, and access to world-class programs. It serves as a platform for collaboration, professional development, and celebrating creativity across San Diego’s marketing and design ecosystem.
The Design Lab at UC San Diego is an anchor institution within the San Diego-Tijuana region that pairs design education and research with community needs to create positive and impactful real-world solutions and design-driven innovations.
Unplugged Design Club is a creative community for designers and artists of all backgrounds and skill levels across the San Diego–Tijuana region. Through monthly gatherings focused on making art and shared experiences, it offers a relaxed space to unwind, connect, and build relationships without the pressure of traditional networking.
AI Tinkerers San Diego is a monthly meetup for AI engineers and builders. Each session features live code demos from local builders. No slides, no pitches, no fluff. Attendees are screened to keep conversations builder-to-builder. It's part of a 214-city global network with 96,000+ members, making AI Tinkerers the world's largest hands-on AI builder community.
Members include AI engineers, ML researchers, and developers from Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Tesla, and many more.
Claude Code San Diego is a local community for developers and enthusiasts using Claude for coding and AI-driven workflows. It’s a space to share ideas, explore use cases, and collaborate on building with AI in a supportive environment.
This community is focused on building a responsible data science and AI ecosystem that prioritizes positive impact. By supporting collaboration, education, and ethical innovation, it brings people together to ensure technology is used to benefit individuals and society.
HumanSoulAI is a community focused on keeping human values at the center of artificial intelligence. It brings together individuals who believe in building and guiding AI as a tool to empower people, fostering thoughtful discussion and collaboration around its impact on society.
This group brings together developers and AI enthusiasts across San Diego to learn and build with technologies like machine learning, LLMs, GenAI, and agentic systems. Through talks, workshops, and hands-on sessions, members collaborate, share real-world insights, and stay at the forefront of the evolving AI landscape.
San Diego Computer Vision group brings together people in San Diego interested in machine vision, AI, and advanced media processing. Covering topics from computer vision and AR/VR to object detection and IoT, it’s a space to explore cutting-edge technologies, share ideas, and connect with others across platforms and skill levels.
A welcoming community for data enthusiasts and Tableau users of all skill levels in San Diego. Monthly and quarterly meetups feature guest speakers, industry experts, and Tableau ambassadors sharing best practices, project showcases, and practical tips for data analysis, visualization, and storytelling. Whether you're just getting started or a seasoned pro, it's a collaborative space for leveraging data to drive better decisions.
SDx is a community for builders focused on hands-on AI and technology exploration. Through research discussions, open conversations, hack days, and roundtables, members collaborate, build real projects, and exchange ideas across all levels, from practitioners to senior leaders.
VibeCraft is a collaborative AI peer learning group that brings together coders, writers, artists, and strategists to explore how AI is actually being used in the real world. Designed as a hands-on, inclusive environment, it focuses on building and experimenting with tools, workflows, and ideas rather than just discussing them. From AI strategy and emerging tech to ethics and rapid prototyping, members connect, share insights, and showcase projects while learning from each other. Whether you’re just getting started or working on advanced systems, VibeCraft offers a space to collaborate, create, and stay at the forefront of AI.
The San Diego chapter of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) is focused on advancing immersive technologies across the region. By connecting professionals, fostering education, and promoting innovation, the group supports the growth of VR and AR as transformative tools shaping industries and the local economy.
San Diego Virtual Reality Meetup (SDVR) is a community for anyone interested in VR and AR to connect, learn, and explore emerging technologies. Through monthly meetups, talks, demos, and discussions, members of all backgrounds come together to build skills, share ideas, and discover the possibilities of immersive tech.
This group brings together San Diego’s biotech, pharma, medical device, and life sciences professionals for networking in a relaxed, social setting. Blending industry connections with the local craft beer and spirits scene, it’s a great way to meet peers, build relationships, and enjoy the community.
Events connecting life science entrepreneurs and bioinnovators with the knowledge, capital, and connections needed to launch and grow. Featuring industry leaders and seasoned experts covering drug discovery, regulatory strategy, fundraising, team building, and more.
OUTbio is a nonprofit community dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the biotech industry. Focused on inclusivity and advocacy, it connects members across the life sciences to build community, advance careers, and promote diversity within the field.
San Diego Medtech Mixer is a monthly gathering for the region’s medical technology community to connect in a relaxed, social setting. Bringing together founders, engineers, clinicians, investors, and innovators, it’s an opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and stay engaged with the growing Medtech ecosystem in San Diego.
Southern California Area Group for Informatics and ModelingMeetup
Networking and science for biology and chemistry modelers and informaticians in the Southern California area.
The idea behind this group is to promote the network of scientists working and studying at local organizations. We will have quarterly meetings, with the goal of socializing as well as potentially increasing education, outreach, professional development and career growth with in our community.
Bitcoin & Open Blockchain San Diego is one of the region’s longest-running crypto communities, focused on educating and connecting those interested in Bitcoin and public blockchain technology. Through talks, panels, and social events, it brings together enthusiasts, builders, and professionals to learn, share insights, and explore the evolving crypto landscape.
ETH San Diego is a community focused on growing Web3 through education, collaboration, and local support. With a vision to make San Diego a leading Web3 hub, it brings together builders, learners, and enthusiasts to shape the future of the decentralized internet.
Tokenized Matrix is a Web3 and crypto community focused on helping individuals understand and navigate the decentralized digital economy. Through education, onboarding, and practical insights around security, investing, and blockchain technology, it provides a supportive space for newcomers and experienced participants alike to build knowledge, confidence, and meaningful connections in the evolving Web3 landscape.
Joomla! Users Group San Diego is a community for developers, designers, administrators, and site owners who work with or are interested in the Joomla CMS. Open to all experience levels, it provides a space to share knowledge, solve challenges, and explore how to build and manage powerful websites and applications using Joomla.
San Diego WordPress Meetup is a community for site owners, developers, designers, and marketers to connect, learn, and share ideas. Through practical talks, demos, and open discussions, members collaborate, solve problems, and explore topics like design, performance, SEO, and AI, all while building meaningful connections within the local WordPress ecosystem.
A casual, community-driven cybersecurity meetup hosted by David Spark of the CISO Series. Expect lively cyber discussions, silly games, and guided conversations, plus food and drinks. Open exclusively to cybersecurity professionals and students.
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501(c)(3) worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Our mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks.
Meetup with the cyber community in San Diego. Cohosted by David Spark CISO Series Podcast.
Schedule: 4th Wednesday
Location: Novo Brazil Brewery Mission Valley
San Diego Cyber Security for Control SystemsMeetup
This group brings together San Diego professionals focused on cybersecurity for operational and industrial systems, including OT, ICS, SCADA, transportation, building systems, and IIoT. It serves as a space to connect, share knowledge, and explore opportunities through education, collaboration, and community-driven events as the network continues to grow.
Blacks in Tech is a community focused on connecting and supporting Black professionals across the tech industry. It provides a space to network, share experiences, and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds and career stages while building meaningful relationships and opportunities.
OUTbio is a nonprofit community dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the biotech industry. Focused on inclusivity and advocacy, it connects members across the life sciences to build community, advance careers, and promote diversity within the field.
The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers' Tech Club hosts free and low-cost coding classes that get students from 4th to 12th grade started with programming in Python and Java, microcontrollers, game development and robotics.
San Diego Archicad User Group is a community for architects, designers, and students to connect and grow their skills using Graphisoft’s Archicad. Open to all experience levels, it’s a space to share workflows, solve challenges, and collaborate with peers in the local design community.
Connect Events highlights where the Connect team is actively engaged across San Diego’s innovation ecosystem. From speaking engagements to hosted gatherings and community appearances, it’s a way to stay informed on where to connect, learn, and engage with the broader startup and tech community.
EventShip Calendar is a platform designed to make in-person networking more effective, accessible, and scalable for both attendees and community hosts. Born out of the need to create meaningful real-world connections without the friction of traditional events, it powers curated gatherings like the North County SD Startup Mixer while helping participants navigate rooms with purpose through intelligent matchmaking.
Evolving beyond a simple event tool, EventShip enables community builders to grow and sustain their events through features like AI-driven introductions and automated sponsorship matching. By aligning attendees, hosts, and sponsors around shared goals, it creates more valuable experiences, stronger connections, and a more sustainable model for building thriving communities.
Events connecting life science entrepreneurs and bioinnovators with the knowledge, capital, and connections needed to launch and grow. Featuring industry leaders and seasoned experts covering drug discovery, regulatory strategy, fundraising, team building, and more.
San Diego Made Factory is a creative space in Logan Heights that hosts workshops, events, and gatherings for the local maker and creative community. From hands-on learning experiences to networking and collaborative events, it offers a unique environment to connect, create, and engage with talented individuals across San Diego.
A San Diego nonprofit dedicated to building an equitable startup ecosystem. Startup San Diego connects founders and talent with the resources, networks, and support they need to grow. Hosts quarterly 1st Mondays networking events with speakers and produces the annual San Diego Startup Week.
The Basement Calendar highlights events from UC San Diego’s Basement, a hub for student innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed for students across all disciplines, it offers opportunities to explore ideas, gain hands-on experience, and build startups or social ventures through a dynamic and collaborative environment.
The Social Coyote is a curated weekly newsletter that highlights the best tech and startup events happening across San Diego. Delivered every Monday, it helps founders, operators, and builders cut through the noise and stay plugged into the most relevant opportunities, gatherings, and conversations happening in the local ecosystem.
More than just a list of events, it’s part of a growing community of engaged professionals who consistently show up, connect, and contribute to the city’s momentum. By focusing on quality over quantity, The Social Coyote makes it easier to meet the right people, discover meaningful opportunities, and become more connected within San Diego’s tech scene.
ZIP Launchpad is San Diego State University’s free, on-campus incubator supporting students, faculty, and researchers in launching startups. Open to all experience levels, it provides resources, mentorship, and a structured environment to help turn ideas into viable, growth-oriented businesses.
San Diego's equity-free startup incubator connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, community, and support needed to turn ideas into fundable, commercially-viable companies. Regular events bring together tech startups and local entrepreneurs to network, learn, and grow.
This group is for remote workers, freelancers, and professionals looking to connect, cowork, and stay motivated together. Through weekly cafe meetups and occasional social events, it offers a relaxed way to meet new people, build relationships, and stay engaged, especially for those new to San Diego or working independently.
San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) is a nonprofit community built by and for entrepreneurs across the region. It brings together innovators in industries like biotech, life sciences, healthcare, and clean energy to connect, share insights, and support each other’s growth.
San Diego Tech Founders: Lean Startup GroupMeetup|Facebook
A nod to Brant Cooper: Events for high-tech entrepreneurs featuring startup-relevant speakers, co-founder matchmaking, and discussions on lean methodology, customer development, product strategy, and business models.
Schedule: San Diego CA
San Diego Tech Startups & Online EntrepreneursMeetup
A meetup for tech startup founders and online entrepreneurs in San Diego. Regular gatherings focused on business strategy, marketing, and collaboration — connecting hungry entrepreneurs who want to learn, grow, and drive their businesses forward together.
Startup Quarters is a weekly gathering held every Wednesday, featuring its flagship Curated Conversations where founders and builders share ideas and work through challenges in real time. Designed to create momentum through consistent connection, it brings together multiple startup-focused interactions in one place, fostering ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful conversations that build week over week.
Startup Weekend San Diego is an immersive event where aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, and creatives come together to build and launch startup ideas in a single weekend. As part of a global network, it offers a hands-on experience to learn, collaborate, and connect with the local startup community while turning ideas into real projects.
Startup San Diego hosts flagship events like 1st Mondays and San Diego Startup Week, bringing together founders, investors, and innovators from across the region. 1st Mondays offers high-energy networking and curated programming throughout the year, while Startup Week is the organization’s premier annual conference, featuring multiple days of keynotes, panels, workshops, and startup showcases.
Together, these events create a central hub for the local startup ecosystem, attracting hundreds to thousands of attendees to connect, learn, and collaborate. Whether you're new to the scene or deeply involved, they provide valuable opportunities to build relationships, discover resources, and stay engaged with San Diego’s growing innovation community.
The Basement Calendar highlights events from UC San Diego’s Basement, a hub for student innovation and entrepreneurship. Designed for students across all disciplines, it offers opportunities to explore ideas, gain hands-on experience, and build startups or social ventures through a dynamic and collaborative environment.
The Brink SBDC supports innovative founders in tech and life sciences through free, confidential advising and training. Focused on helping entrepreneurs build investable companies, it provides guidance on accessing capital, scaling ventures, and driving meaningful economic impact.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 1992, TiE is one of the world's largest entrepreneurial organizations — with 61 global chapters, over $1 trillion in wealth generated, and 2.5 million jobs created. TiE San Diego brings together executives, founders, and visionaries for monthly entrepreneurial, social, and thought leadership events. A vibrant community dedicated to mentoring, networking, education, and giving back.
ZIP Launchpad is San Diego State University’s free, on-campus incubator supporting students, faculty, and researchers in launching startups. Open to all experience levels, it provides resources, mentorship, and a structured environment to help turn ideas into viable, growth-oriented businesses.
IGDA San Diego is a community for video game developers of all backgrounds, from professionals and indie creators to students and hobbyists. As part of the International Game Developers Association, it supports the local game dev scene through game jams, workshops, talks, and regular mixers, helping members build skills, connect, and grow within the industry.
A social PC gaming community bringing the house party feel to San Diego. Expect strategy and FPS games, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere. Come for the games, stay for the friends.
Unreal Engine Developers San Diego is a community for anyone interested in building games with Unreal Engine. Open to all skill levels, it’s a space to explore, learn, and connect while sharing ideas and improving game development skills.
San Diego chapter of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology — a nonprofit connecting 1,000+ professionals, scholars, and students from universities, research institutes, and high-tech companies. Focused on academic exchange, professional development, and community among Chinese-American science and technology professionals. Open to all professionals, scholars, and students.
Fab Lab San Diego is a community focused on creative learning through innovative technology and hands-on making. Open to all ages and experience levels, it brings people together to explore digital fabrication, from 3D printing and circuits to design and prototyping, while fostering collaboration and community-driven innovation.
The Future of Hardware Meetup is a community for engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and makers to explore and build the next generation of physical products. Open to all experience levels, it’s a space to learn, share knowledge, and sharpen hardware skills through collaboration and hands-on discussion.
This group is for anyone interested in making and the broader maker community across San Diego. It connects members to local makerspaces, workshops, and events while encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and discovery of new opportunities to build, create, and engage with fellow makers.
Founded in 1936, the Palomar Amateur Radio Club (PARC) is one of San Diego’s longest-running technical communities. Based in Carlsbad, PARC hosts monthly meetings, annual events including Field Day and Operating Day, and maintains repeaters serving the broader amateur radio community. A hub for emergency preparedness, technical networking, and hands-on radio operation — open to all amateur radio enthusiasts in the region.
Arduino Enthusiasts is a monthly meetup for anyone interested in electronics and hands-on projects. It’s a casual, low-pressure space to share ideas, discuss projects, explore new technology, and connect with others who enjoy building and experimenting.
San Diego Hardware is a community for people building physical products, from engineers and designers to founders and investors. Focused on the hardware startup ecosystem, it brings together those interested in creating and scaling tangible products while connecting and collaborating within the local tech scene.
This group is for entrepreneurs building hardware-based solutions to connect, share ideas, and accelerate growth. Meetups focus on giving founders opportunities to pitch, showcase products, and collaborate with peers in the hardware startup space.
Have a great idea but need someone to help shape it? San Diego Inventors Forum is a welcoming community for inventors at any stage — from early concept to developed solution. Members share advice, encouragement, and feedback to help each other explore, filter, and refine ideas. Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7–9pm. Free to attend.
SD YouTuber Meetup is a monthly gathering for creators to connect, share experiences, and grow their channels together. It’s a collaborative space to ask questions, exchange ideas on content, gear, and filming, and build relationships with other YouTubers in the San Diego community.
SDiOS is a long-standing San Diego community for anyone interested in iOS app development, from developers and designers to marketers and entrepreneurs. Through meetups and shared learning, members explore topics across the full app lifecycle, connect with others, and collaborate on building and launching great apps, regardless of experience level.
A free monthly meetup for video editors using Adobe Premiere and the broader Adobe video suite. Sessions feature industry-leading presenters, interactive workshops, and a troubleshooting segment where you can bring your editing questions. Most meetings end with a raffle for Adobe swag, plugins, or Creative Cloud subscriptions — with a full Creative Suite bundle raffled twice a year. All skill levels welcome.
San Diego's chapter of AITP — a nationwide association supporting IT professionals for over 60 years. A community hub for IT advocates to network, grow, and give back, with regular events offering leadership opportunities, professional development, and connections with like-minded technology professionals.
The International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) represents Microsoft´s best of breed partners from around the globe. We are dedicated to Microsoft Partners founded to facilitate mutual growth and business development of Microsoft partner companies.
Founded in 1986, PMI San Diego is a 100% volunteer-run chapter empowering 2,500+ project management professionals through education, training, and industry-recognized credentials. A long-standing community hub for staying current, building skills, and connecting with peers and experts across the profession.
Come join the official Amazon Web Services User Group.
Slack for fellow West Coast AWS Meetup Practitioners. Look for the san-diego-area channel.
LinkedIn for fellow San Diego AWS Meetup Practitioners.
AWS offers a complete set of infrastructure tools that enable you to run virtually everything in the cloud: from enterprise applications and big data projects to social games and mobile apps. If you want to learn about the newest AWS services, meet experts from the AWS team and network with others in the industry, this is the place for you.
The AWS Cloud Club is focused on helping students learn cloud technologies and their real-world applications across areas like security, AI, and business analytics. Through hands-on projects and practical learning, members gain in-demand technical and business skills while exploring how cloud computing drives innovation and growth.
This group brings together data professionals from diverse backgrounds to connect, learn, and grow. Through networking events, hands-on workshops, and career development sessions, members share perspectives, build skills, and foster innovation within the data community.
DEVx San Diego is a community for developers, builders, and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, it’s a space to share ideas, learn from others, and level up your skills within a supportive local network.
Google Cloud San Diego Meetup is a community for builders and technologists interested in creating with cloud technologies. Through lightning talks and shared insights, members connect, learn, and explore new ideas while contributing to a collaborative local tech community.
Hot Topics Developer Group is a monthly meetup for developers who want to stay current with the latest trends shaping the tech landscape. Covering areas like AI, cloud computing, web and mobile development, DevOps, and more, each session features expert-led talks and interactive discussions. Open to all skill levels, it’s a space to learn, share ideas, and stay on the cutting edge of technology.
Kernel-Panic Linux User’s Group (KPLUG)Meetup|Discord
KPLUG is one of San Diego’s longest-running Linux user groups, bringing together enthusiasts and professionals to learn, share, and connect. Through monthly meetings, presentations, and active discussions, it offers a welcoming community for exploring Linux and open-source technologies.
PyLadies is a global community focused on supporting and empowering women in the Python ecosystem. Through mentorship, education, events, and outreach, it fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment while helping members grow their skills and connect with the broader Python community.
Salesforce User Group San Diego is a community for Trailblazers to connect, learn, and share what they’re building with Salesforce. Through regular meetups, members explore new features, exchange ideas, and support each other while building relationships within the local ecosystem.
San Diego Atlassian Community is a group for users and enthusiasts of Atlassian tools to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Open to all levels, it provides a welcoming space to build relationships, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the local Atlassian ecosystem.
The San Diego BSD Users Group (SDBUG) is for people interested in the Berkeley Software Distribution versions (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, ...) of Unix. All people interested in Unix/Linux are welcome.
This group brings together San Diego users of R and other open-source statistical tools to share knowledge and discuss topics of mutual interest. Through presentations and discussions, members connect, learn, and explore data analysis and statistical computing together.
San Diego JavaScript Community is a welcoming group for developers and enthusiasts to explore JavaScript and modern web development. Through workshops, lightning talks, and regular events, members of all skill levels connect, learn, and sharpen their skills together.
San Diego Perl Mongers is a long-running community for anyone interested in the Perl programming language. With casual, welcoming meetups, it provides a space for developers of all levels to connect, share ideas, and discuss everything from Perl to broader tech topics in a relaxed environment.
Schedule: Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every quarter
PHPx San Diego (SDPHP) is a community for PHP developers and web enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and grow. Open to all experience levels, it offers a space to share knowledge, learn new skills, and tackle challenges together while staying current with the evolving PHP ecosystem.
San Diego Python Users Group is a welcoming community for Python and Django developers of all skill levels to connect and learn together. Through regular meetups, study groups, talks, and workshops, members collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other in a friendly and inclusive environment.
The San Diego Red Hat User Group brings together the Southern California Red Hat user community for technical talks, discussions, and networking. Open to customers, partners, and anyone interested in Red Hat technologies, it’s a space to learn, share insights, and connect around enterprise Linux, cloud, and open-source solutions.
This group is for those interested in exploring programming languages, tools, and advanced software development concepts. Covering topics from functional programming and distributed systems to emerging technologies, it offers a space to dive deep, share knowledge, and learn with others who are passionate about building and understanding complex systems.
This San Diego technical community brings people together to learn and share insights on modern technologies, from software engineering and AI to cloud, robotics, and more. Through presentations, discussions, and informal networking, members collaborate, exchange knowledge, and stay current with evolving tech trends, with opportunities for anyone to contribute and present.
This SolidWorks user group is a community for engineers and designers to learn, share, and solve challenges together. Open to all experience levels, it’s a place to discover best practices, explore new techniques, and connect with others using SolidWorks.
San Diego SQL Server Users Group (SDSQLUG) is a community for data professionals to stay current with the Microsoft Data Platform. Through education, networking, and knowledge sharing, it helps members grow their skills and connect with others in the field.
SD Ruby is a friendly monthly meetup for developers interested in Ruby and Ruby on Rails. It’s a space to connect with other builders, share ideas, and collaborate on creating great software within the San Diego developer community.
4S Tech is a community for technical professionals in and around 4S Ranch to connect, share ideas, and explore collaboration. While focused locally, it welcomes anyone working in or aspiring to join the tech industry.
The North County SD Startup Mixer is one of San Diego’s most consistent and well-attended gatherings for founders, investors, builders, and startup supporters. Originally launched as Startup Beach and now part of the Eventship community, the mixer has grown into a monthly event that regularly draws close to 200 attendees from across the local startup ecosystem.
Designed to foster genuine connection over formal programming, the event offers a relaxed, no-pressure environment where meaningful conversations take priority. There are no pitches, presentations, or sales agendas, just an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build relationships. Over time, the mixer has helped spark new ventures, partnerships, hires, and client relationships, making it a valuable touchpoint for anyone looking to plug into the San Diego startup scene.
Schedule: Meets third Tuesdays except holiday months
Location: Deft Brewing
San Diego Tech Beer & Whiskey North CountyEventShip
Tech Beer & Whiskey is a laid-back North County meetup where members of the San Diego tech and startup community come together to unwind, connect, and share ideas over drinks. Bringing together founders, developers, and innovators in a casual setting, it’s all about great conversations, good company, and building relationships without the structure of formal events.
Since 2010, San Diego Tech Coffee has been a go-to weekly meetup for entrepreneurs, founders, and tech professionals to connect in a casual, conversation-driven setting. Founded by Brant Cooper, it has become a longstanding staple of the local startup community.
With multiple meetups happening throughout the week and month, there are plenty of opportunities to drop in, meet new people, and stay connected to the San Diego tech scene.
Schedule: Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and first Friday
San Diego Tech Mixer is a premier tech and startup networking event brings together professionals, founders, and talent for an evening of meaningful connections and opportunities. Designed to help you meet potential clients, collaborators, and employers, it offers a high-energy environment to grow your network, exchange ideas, and engage with San Diego’s thriving tech community.
A welcoming community for anyone navigating life's in-between moments — career transitions, job changes, new ventures, or simply figuring out what's next. Come as you are, share your story, and connect with others who get it. Meets regularly for coffee in a relaxed, judgment-free space.
Thinking While Drinking is a social group for curious, open-minded people to explore thought-provoking topics in a relaxed setting. Through guided conversations and shared perspectives, it creates a space to connect, exchange ideas, and enjoy meaningful discussions with others in the San Diego community.
Where veterans, military community members, and their supporters come together over a beer to connect, grow, and hire. Whether you're a service member exploring new career opportunities, a recruiter seeking disciplined top talent, or simply someone who wants to give back — Veterans Beer Club is an open, welcoming space to build relationships that matter. Free to attend.
VIT San Diego is a community for veterans and military spouses exploring and advancing careers in tech. Through meetups, resources, and local connections, it brings together members and allies to share opportunities, build skills, and support each other’s growth within the San Diego tech ecosystem.
PyLadies is a global community focused on supporting and empowering women in the Python ecosystem. Through mentorship, education, events, and outreach, it fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment while helping members grow their skills and connect with the broader Python community.
Women Coders Inclusive Org San Diego is a community dedicated to empowering women in tech through connection, learning, and collaboration. With meetups, workshops, and speaker events, it provides a supportive and inclusive space to build skills, grow professionally, and connect with others working to create a more diverse tech industry.
