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SUMMARY:VibeCraft Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:VibeCraft is a recurring\, collaborative working session where ideas turn into experiments and experiments turn into real builds. Each session is shaped by the group. We review what is emerging\, explore new directions\, and decide together what is worth building next. \nThis is not a presentation or a passive meetup. It is an active\, hands-on environment where members contribute ideas\, react to each other’s work\, and influence the direction of future sessions. Expect open discussion\, live demos\, shared whiteboards\, and practical exploration. \nSessions may include live walkthroughs of tools\, automations\, and AI agents\, discussions around product and company design\, rapid demos from members\, and breakdowns of different approaches to building with modern AI systems. Topics evolve over time\, but the focus remains the same: learning by doing\, building in public\, and exploring a high-tech\, high-touch future grounded in curiosity\, collaboration\, and thoughtful design. \nCome ready to participate\, share what you are building\, and help shape what we explore next as a VibeCraft community.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibecraft-power-hour/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Demo,Discussions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T100000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a weekly event for entrepreneurs\, by entrepreneurs — built on the belief that conversations over coffee can accelerate innovation. Each week\, two founders take the stage to pitch their business for six minutes\, followed by 20 minutes of honest\, constructive feedback from a room full of fellow entrepreneurs\, business professionals\, students\, and curious minds.\nThis isn’t a pitch competition — it’s a collaborative environment where ideas are refined\, challenges are unpacked\, and next steps become clearer. Attendees are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions\, offer insights\, and share resources that help presenters grow. \nWhether you’re launching your first startup\, scaling your next venture\, or just looking to get plugged into your local entrepreneurial ecosystem\, 1 Million Cups is where you’ll find the energy\, perspective\, and community you need to move forward. \nCome for the coffee. Stay for the conversation. Leave with a better business.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/1-million-cups-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators,Professionals,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T173708
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Del Mar Highlands Sky Deck \nThe San Diego Tech Coffee is in its 14th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs and tech people in San Diego. \nStop by for networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, mentoring\, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! \nThere is no agenda\, which means you can’t be late – come when you can\, leave when you need to. Very informal. \nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? Check out the Startup San Diego “Startup Ecosystem Resource List” at https://startupsd.org/resources/.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-tech-coffee-meetup/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Parfait Paris\, 12841 El Camino Real suite 208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T173708
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SUMMARY:May 6 - Building Composable Computer Vision Workflows in FiftyOne
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores the FiftyOne plugin framework to build custom computer vision applications. You’ll learn to extend the open source FiftyOne App with Python based panels and server side operators\, as well as integrate external tools for labeling\, vector search\, and model inference into your dataset views. \nDate\, Time and Location \nMay 6\, 2026\n10 AM – 11 AM PST\nOnline. Register for the Zoom! \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuild Python plugins. Define plugin manifests and directory structures to register custom functionality within the FiftyOne ecosystem.\nDevelop server side operators. Write functions to execute model inference\, data cleaning\, or metadata updates from the App interface.\nBuild interactive panels. Create custom UI dashboards using to visualize model metrics or specialized dataset distributions.\nManage operator execution contexts. Pass data between the App front end and your backend to build dynamic user workflows.\nImplement delegated execution. Configure background workers to handle long running data processing tasks without blocking the user interface.\nBuild labeling integrations. Streamline the flow of data between FiftyOne and annotation platforms through custom triggers and ingestion scripts.\nExtend vector database support. Program custom connectors for external vector stores to enable semantic search across large sample datasets.\nPackage and share plugins. Distribute your extensions internally and externally
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/may-6-building-composable-computer-vision-workflows-in-fiftyone/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000
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SUMMARY:The vCon Foundation San Diego Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Our mission is simple: empower individuals and organizations to unlock the immense potential of vCon technologies. \n\n\n\n\nJeff Pulver is hosting this meeting at the Crexendo Office in San Diego\, CA.\nAbout this event\nOn May 6th in San Diego\, we’re bringing together a group of people thinking seriously about how AI is changing communication. \nThis event will be hosted by Jeff Pulver. \nOne idea has started to stand out. \nA vCon\, or virtualized conversation\, is a structured\, portable record of a conversation. Not just a transcript or a recording\, but something systems can actually use. \nThat matters more than most people realize. \nSince the launch of ChatGPT in 2022\, how we ask questions\, how we get answers\, and how business operates has already shifted. But the way we handle conversations themselves has not kept up. \nMost conversations still disappear. \nOr get reduced to notes\, summaries\, or memory. \nThis session is about what happens when that changes. \nWho should attend\nThis is for people who are: \n\nBuilding AI or communication products\nRunning customer-facing organizations\nThinking about compliance\, data\, and trust\nCurious about where this is heading next\n\nYou don’t need to be an expert in vCon. \nYou do need to care about how communication is evolving. \nWhat to expect\nThis will be a working session. \nYou’ll meet people who are: \n\nBuilding with vCon\nExploring how to apply it\nTrying to understand what it means for their business\n\nThe goal is simple: \nTo leave with a clearer understanding of what’s changing—and what to do about it.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-vcon-foundation-san-diego-roadshow/
LOCATION:Crexendo Office\, 8910 University Center Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T111500
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SUMMARY:Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Startup Quarters is a weekly gathering held every Wednesday\, discussing in breakout groups\, 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.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/startup-quarters-curated-conversations/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000
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CREATED:20260506T071742Z
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SUMMARY:TILOS-HDSI Seminar: Machine learning for discrete optimization: Theoretical foundations
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Many of the most important optimization problems in practice are massive in scale\, mathematically complex\, and involve numerous unknown parameters. Machine learning offers a powerful way to address these challenges by uncovering hidden structure across problem instances\, but integrating predictions into algorithms raises fundamental questions: which architectures align with combinatorial structure\, and how can we ensure robustness to error? This talk presents two case studies. First\, we show how graph neural networks can approximate the optimal dynamic program for online matching\, yielding algorithms that generalize across graph sizes and achieve strong empirical performance. Second\, we investigate calibration as a principled interface between machine learning and decision-making\, demonstrating through rent-or-buy and job scheduling problems that calibrated predictions yield both theoretical guarantees and practical improvements. This is joint work with Alexandre Hayderi\, Amin Saberi\, Anders Wikum\, and Judy Hanwen Shen.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tilos-hdsi-seminar-machine-learning-for-discrete-optimization-theoretical-foundations/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T173708
CREATED:20260311T083806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T083806Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Cowork in PB!
DESCRIPTION:Tired of working from your actual home\, and want a change of scenery? New to San Diego and want to meet new people? Come join us at our weekly coworking session. \nIt’s a pretty casual affair with new people every week\, some regulars\, and some just passing through. We take over a few tables at Second Nature in Pacific Beach and do a bit of work and a bit of getting to know each other. Come and go as you please\, but do remember to bring your laptop (charged as plugs are few). \nIt’s free to join\, but ideally grab some coffee or lunch & tip the servers. \nA note about RSVPs: \nThis group aims to help people meet in a small group. The max amount of people for this event is 12 people. We close the RSVP list on Mondays if there is a waitlist\, and if you can’t make it we do kindly ask that you change your status as soon as you know to give someone else a chance to attend. Those on the waitlist will receive a note on the day of the meetup letting them know if there is space or not. \nIf you sign up\, but do not attend\, you will be marked as a No Show. People with 5 No Shows will be removed from the group.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lets-cowork-in-pb-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Second Nature\, 5040 Cass St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T200000
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CREATED:20260506T082317Z
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SUMMARY:AI After-Hours: Cowork\, Connect\, and Create
DESCRIPTION:Feeling left behind by the pace of AI? Ready to get ahead of it…on your terms? \nStep out of the overwhelm and into a focused\, energizing space designed to help you actually use AI\, not just try keep up with it. \nJoin us for a four-hour\, coworking session where you’ll roll up your sleeves alongside fellow AI enthusiasts to explore tools\, test ideas\, and make real progress. \nWhether you’re building a business\, streamlining operations\, or navigating a career pivot\, this is your opportunity to move from information overload to practical application. \nWe’ll keep it collaborative and a little social—bring a beverage or snack to share as we learn\, test\, and connect. \n  \nDetails: \n– Free for Hera Hub members \n– $20 for guests \n  \nIf the energy is right (and it will be)\, we’ll turn this into a monthly meet-up.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ai-after-hours-cowork-connect-and-create/
LOCATION:Hera Hub San Diego\, 6170 Cornerstone Ct E # 100\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:Data for Societal Good
DESCRIPTION:​Join the Data Science Alliance for “Data for Societal Good”—where insights drive impact!\n​Let’s dive into the transformative power of data! In partnership with the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business\, we’re thrilled to host this insightful event showcasing how data-driven solutions make a real difference in San Diego and beyond. \n​Visionary community leaders will join a panel discussion to share firsthand how they leverage data to tackle social challenges and drive meaningful change. Plus\, be inspired by the next generation of data innovators! USD MSBA students will present cutting-edge projects from their Data for Social Good class. \n​Whether you’re a data enthusiast\, social advocate\, or simply curious about the power of data for good\, this is your chance to learn\, connect\, and be part of the movement toward a brighter future. \n​First 30 guests to register get a free parking code! \n​Date: May 6\, 2026 \n​Time: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM \n​Location: Nexus Theatre\, University of San Diego (5998 Alcala Park Way) \nMeet the Panelists\n​Moderator – Dr. Karen Boyd\, Economist at Policy & Innovation Center \n​Kylie Taitano\, Engineering Manager at Intuit and DSA Board Member \n​Han Lee\, MD\, Chief of Neurology at Kaiser Permanente \n​Jason Navaroli\, Director of AI at Booz Allen Hamilton \n​Agenda\n​4:30-5:40 PM: Check-in/Networking & Student Posters \n​5:45-6:00 PM: Welcome Remarks \n​6:00-7:00 PM: Panel Discussion \n​7:00-8:00 PM: Networking & Student Posters \n​Food and drinks will be provided. \n​Tickets\n​Students: $10 (must be a current undergrad\, graduate\, or PhD student and register with an active school email address\, or ticket will be invalid) \n​General Admission: $50
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/data-for-societal-good/
LOCATION:5998 Alcala Park Way\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Data & Analytics,Discussions,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T180000
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CREATED:20260505T082306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T082306Z
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SUMMARY:Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud and Quantum Computing
DESCRIPTION:This talk explores next-generation cloud and quantum computing systems\, focusing on AI-driven infrastructure\, edge-cloud integration\, and emerging quantum frameworks.\n\nDetails:\nHosted by IEEE Signal Processing Society\, San Diego Chapter\nOrganized under the IEEE San Diego Section technical program.\n\nThe twenty-first-century digital landscape is being reshaped by the convergence of Cloud computing\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, and emerging Quantum computing paradigms. Cloud computing has evolved into a utility model\, delivering infrastructure\, platforms\, and software as scalable\, on-demand services over distributed global systems.\n\nThis talk presents a forward-looking vision of next-generation computing systems and explores key architectural innovations for building elastic\, distributed\, and intelligent cloud platforms. It covers integration of edge resources with large-scale data centers\, enabling seamless deployment of AI and data-intensive applications. \nThe session will highlight Aneka 6G\, a next-generation cloud application platform supporting Big Data and AI workloads\, along with real-world deployments across domains such as healthcare\, satellite imaging\, and natural language processing. \nThe talk will also introduce emerging frameworks including QFaaS (Quantum Function-as-a-Service) and the iQuantum Simulation Toolkit\, outlining how quantum computing can be integrated into modern cloud infrastructures. \nThe presentation concludes with insights into future research directions in cloud and quantum computing\, focusing on scalable\, intelligent\, and hybrid computing environments. \n\nThe session will include a live Q&A with the speaker.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/neoteric-frontiers-in-cloud-and-quantum-computing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Engineering & Developers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:GitHub Copilot Dev Days - San Diego
DESCRIPTION:Important: register on the AICamp event website is REQUIRED for admission. \nDescription:\nJoin us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows\, real-world use cases\, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.\nWhether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it\, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development. \nAgenda \n\n– 5:00pm: Doors open\, Food\, and Networking\n– 5:30pm: Tech Talk and Q&A\n– 6:00pm: Hands-on lab\n– 7:00pm: Open discussion and wrap up\n\nTech Talk: GitHub Copilot CLI and SDK\nSpeaker: Jon Galloway\, Principal Tech PM – Agentic Dev Tools\, Microsoft \nSpeakers/Topics:\nIf you have a keen interest in speaking to our community\, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: Submit Topics \nSponsors:\nWe are actively seeking sponsors to support our community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces\, providing food/drink\, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups\, receive prominent recognition\, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5\,000+ AI developers in San Diego and 500K+ in global.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/github-copilot-dev-days-san-diego/
LOCATION:Microsoft\, 9255 Towne Centre Dr Ste 400\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Coding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:San Diego AI Music Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to San Diego AI Music Happy Hour! \nJoin us for a casual happy hour that brings together researchers\, musicians\, producers\, engineers\, and AI enthusiasts to explore the intersection of music and machine learning. \nWhether you’re building tools\, experimenting with generative audio\, working with models\, or just curious about where music is headed\, this is a space to connect\, share ideas\, and meet others in the San Diego AI music community. \nNo formal agenda\, just good conversations\, interesting people\, and a chance to exchange what you’re working on (or thinking about). \nWhether you’re excited\, skeptical\, or just curious\, you’re welcome here!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-ai-music-happy-hour/
LOCATION:New English Brewing – San Diego Brewery\, 11545 Sorrento Valley Rd #305\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Engineering & Developers,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T173709
CREATED:20260506T085717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T085717Z
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SUMMARY:2026 VTS Tech Talk: Edge AI + Telematics: Safety\, and the Edge Cloud Split in Modern Vehicles
DESCRIPTION:This talk explores how Edge AI deployed within connected vehicles is enabling practical safety and telematics use cases—such as real‑time crash detection\, while complementing cloud intelligence. The discussion is framed at a high level\, focusing on system‑level edge‑vs‑cloud tradeoffs (latency\, resiliency\, privacy\, and cost).
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/2026-vts-tech-talk-edge-ai-telematics-safety-and-the-edge-cloud-split-in-modern-vehicles/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T193000
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CREATED:20260506T085412Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture : Transformer–Based Power Flow Controller for the Modern Grid
DESCRIPTION:Power transformers are used to convert voltage from one level at the generation as step-up transformers to other levels at the end customers as step-down transformers. Power transformers are also used to change the phase angle of the voltage to control the flow of active power in the line. Changing voltage or phase angle cannot control active and reactive power flows independently. \nSen Transformer (ST) marks the first breakthrough in bulk power system design in more than a century\, hosting a range of benefits over traditional power flow solutions. The ST\, which offers a plethora of power flow control features\, such as independent active and reactive power flows\, voltage\, phase angle\, impedance (XL or XC and R or –R\, all independently variable)\, all in one unit\, uses time‐tested components\, such as transformer and load tap changers that are proven to be reliable\, cost‐effective\, and portable. While enhancing the active power flow to the line’s thermal limit\, the reduction in reactive power flow leads to an efficient operation of the entire electrical grid.  \nA commercial-grade ST was designed to operate at 33 kV with a throughput rating of ±6.5 MVA. The unit was manufactured\, tested and connected to the U.S. grid in Lenox\, MA. The test results show that the bidirectional active and reactive power flows can be regulated independently\, proving that the ST is a practical solution to meet utilities’ needs in terms of reliability\, cost-effectiveness\, component non-obsolescence\, efficiency\, portability and interoperability.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/distinguished-lecture-transformer-based-power-flow-controller-for-the-modern-grid/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T210000
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SUMMARY:PEF San Diego: Fuckup Night
DESCRIPTION:Description\nFuckup Night is a private PEF gathering for post-exit founders to share stories about things that went wrong\, failed companies\, bad hires\, blown deals\, missed bets\, and what they took away from it. \nA small group of members will each share a short\, honest story following the Fuckup Nights format: real failure\, personal experience\, and lessons learned. No pitches\, no panels\, no posturing. \nThe goal is a low-ego\, high-signal room where people can speak openly about what didn’t work\, with others who have been through it. \nWhat to expect\n• 3–4 founder stories (short\, structured)\n• Intimate group of post-exit founders\n• Open conversation after each story\n• No recording\, no sharing outside the room \nWho this is for\n• Post-exit founders in the PEF community\n• People who value honesty over optics\n• Those interested in learning from others’ mistakes\, not just their wins \nHouse rules\n• What’s shared in the room stays in the room\n• No pitching or self-promotion\n• Be candid\, respectful\, and present
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/pef-san-diego-fuckup-night/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Conversation,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T210000
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CREATED:20260429T090121Z
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SUMMARY:Palomar Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Palomar Amateur Radio Club! W 6 N W G\nWhiskey Six Nothing Works Good or\nWhiskey Six Now Working Great!\nServing the San Diego County Amateur Radio Community Since 1936 \nNext PARC Meeting:\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at 7:30PM \nSan Diego DX Club – Rob Reichman WA3IHV \nPlease take note of the current meeting location\nAND the new Zoom link below. \nHarding Community Center\n3096 Harding Street\, Carlsbad \nWe strongly encourage you to come out and join us at our meetings in person. Our club thrives on your participation and camaraderie between members\, newcomers\, and people with general interest. Club membership is not a requirement to come to our meetings and enjoy yourself! \nThis month’s program:\nSan Diego DX Club – Rob Reichman WA3IHV\nrob reichman wa3ihv will be presenting Calling on the san diego dx club \nRob Reichman\, WA3IHV\, is the current President of the San Diego DX Club (SDDXC)\, one of the oldest and most respected DX organizations in the country\, founded in 1946. A dedicated DXer and active contester\, Rob brings decades of on-the-air experience and a deep passion for chasing rare DX to his presentations. \nLicensed as an Amateur Extra class operator\, Rob has been active in the amateur radio community for many years. He previously served in leadership roles within the club and continues to drive its activities\, including monthly programs featuring top DXers and technical experts. Under his guidance\, the SDDXC remains a vibrant hub for serious DX enthusiasts in Southern California\, with strong participation in major contests and DXpeditions. \nIn his professional life\, Rob has nearly 45 years of experience in the medical field\, including extensive work as a cardiothoracic professional. He resides in Escondido\, California\, where he enjoys operating from his well – equipped station and mentoring newer operators. \nRob’s presentation will cover the San Diego DX Club — it’s history\, activities\, and how it supports DXing in our region — along with practical insights and tips on DXing in general. Whether you’re a seasoned DX chaser or just getting started\, you won’t want to miss this informative and engaging talk. \nOur Monthly Meetings are held in-person at one of the Carlsbad Community rooms (typically the Harding Community Center\, but that may change based on their construction upgrades). \nMeetings start at 7:30PM\, but please feel free to join us early at 7PM for socialization\, discussion\, etc. \nWe do realize that not everyone can make it out to the meetings. If that’s the case\, please connect with us at meeting time via Zoom!: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/89625785552\nMeeting ID: 896 2578 5552\nPasscode: 146730 \nPARC was founded in February of 1936 and strives to provide the best services available to the San Diego amateur radio community. PARC hosts monthly membership meetings at the Harding Community Center (3096 Harding St\, Carlsbad\, CA 92008).\, details about the next meeting can be found on the Events page. We also host several annual events\, like Field Day\, Operating Day\, and a picnic. Our repeaters serve not only as a means of communication for all amateurs in the area\, but also host specific nets to allow specific topic discussions or practice for emergency preparedness. Some of our nets include the National Traffic Service (NTS)\, MARA\, SATERN\, and Red Cross. Special interest nets include Microwave\, Ham Help\, Handi-Hams\, and the new C4FM Help group. \nDid you know that Palomar Amateur Radio Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization? This means that donations of items and cash are tax-deductible! We are also registered with Amazon Smile\, simply follow the link and search for Palomar Amateur Radio Club as the charitable organization\, then all of your purchases done through Amazon Smile will result in small donations from Amazon to support the club. Please contact the board for more information. \nRadios for Scouts is a program that the club sponsors\, through generous contributions by our members\, to provide a brand new pre-programmed handheld radio to local Boy Scouts who pass their Technician class exam and obtain their first callsign! Please contact the board if you’re interested in helping to sponsor this project. \nOur repeaters are located near the top of Palomar Mountain\, at about 5600ft above sea level\, and operate on a battery bank that is fed by commercial power. We proudly maintain independent power for several weeks in the event of an extended grid outage\, and indefinitely if we make a trip with a generator and fuel. \nThank you for stopping by\, feel free to say hello on our repeaters\, or join us for our monthly meeting! Membership is not a requirement for using the repeaters or attending the meeting. However\, we would encourage you to join the club and experience all the benefits of membership. \nYou can also join us on our Facebook Group and on Twitter \nOn behalf of PARC\, thank you for visiting us online and 73 from Joe Peterson (K6JPE)\, PARC President
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/palomar-amateur-radio-club-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Community Building,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meet for Makers\, Tinkerers\, Crafters and Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Social Meeting for Makers\, Tinkerers\, Crafters and Creatives \nCome join us for this monthly gathering to discuss projects where you learned something. This is a free event for anyone interested in being surrounded by Makers\, Tinkerers\, Crafters\, Creatives and More.\nThis meet is intended to be low-pressure and beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or are just curious\, you’ll find a space to connect with others who enjoy making and being creative. \nFeel free to arrive as early as 6:30pm. Someone will be at the door to let you in until 7pm. After that\, knock on the door or ring the doorbell\, then we’ll let you in. \nThere is no set agenda\, so feel free to walk in and get to know other local makers. We also invite people to bring\, share or discuss interesting projects they’ve seen or are working on. It can be anything from crochet to circuit boards. We’ll have tables available for you to set it out for display. Share your highlights and lessons\, and get the chance to ask for advice. We want to hear all the technical details and share a laugh over the silly mistakes. Attendees are welcome to simply socialize and participate in stimulating conversations with other Makers. \nThis is a trial series of meetings for our little community. Attendance is important to let us know whether you like the location and time. We want to know if you’re interested in these kinds of informal social events in the future. Feel free to make suggestions to the host or drop a comment. \nThis meeting is kindly hosted by our friends from ​Zero Waste San Diego\, a nonprofit with sustainability leadership located in downtown San Diego. Currently focused on events\, this community hub will soon be providing tool and repair expertise.\n​🚲 Parking & Transportation\nPlease be aware that there is a steep hill to reach the entrance.\n​• Public transit: We’re just a short walk from the trolley and several bus routes.\n​• Free street parking: 2-hour free parking is available on Beech St & 6th Ave in front of the venue. There is typically lots of street parking available in the evenings.\n​• Meters: Many paid parking meters are available nearby.\n​• Bikes: Free bike storage is available onsite for attendees.\n​​✨ Our host encourages carpooling\, public transit\, walking\, or biking whenever possible!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/monthly-meet-for-makers-tinkerers-crafters-and-creatives/
LOCATION:Reuse & Repair Collective\, 611 Beech Street\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Discussions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T223000
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CREATED:20260506T090124Z
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SUMMARY:Building Trust in Crypto and AI: Navigating Fintech Compliance
DESCRIPTION:​AI and crypto adoption in financial services is accelerating\, and the regulatory landscape is racing to keep up. Every fintech builder is navigating the tension between speed\, growth\, and compliance. \n​Join Equinox Compliance for an evening of expert discussions and the San Diego premiere of Self Custody (2026)\, a Bitcoin-focused action-thriller short film about a father trying to recover a lost fortune. \nAdvanced tickets: $12\nDay of tickets (if available): $15 \n​Schedule:\n7:00 – 7:30 PM — Welcome\n7:30 – 9:00 PM — Lightning talks and panel\n9:10 – 10:00 PM — Film screening and Q&A\n10:00 – 10:30 PM — Networking \n​Lightning talks and panel: \n\n\n​Amber de Volk \n\n\n​Joseph Ciccolo \n\n\n​Ieva Urbaite\, panel moderator \n\n\n​Film Q&A with Adrian Grenier\, Henry Cejudo\, and director Garrett Patten
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/building-trust-in-crypto-and-ai-navigating-fintech-compliance/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:AI,Networking
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