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SUMMARY:2nd Annual San Diego Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Climate Week is a bold\, community-powered movement designed to inspire collaboration\, build climate resilience\, shape policy and connect people across the region. From policymakers to students\, entrepreneurs to environmental justice leaders\, this week is for everyone. Join San Diegans from all communities and backgrounds alongside climate organizations\, innovators\, educators\, and companies as we come together to take action. Sign up on our mailing list to be the first to know about year two!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/2nd-annual-san-diego-climate-week/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Community Building,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T090000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Bright Business Club: Monthly Founders and Experts Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Bright Business Club · October 2026 \nTopic 3 of 12: The Purpose Matrix \nShort Summary: A curated\, non-competing collaborative table where growth-stage founders\, driven business owners ($1M+) and B2B fractional leaders name the purpose that drives their decisions\, solve scaling bottlenecks\, and stay accountable. \nThis month: “A purpose that was never said out loud is not acting on your decisions.” \nThe Opportunity: We Are Building the Room \nWe are curating the table for the San Diego Bright Business Club. \nThis is not a giant networking mixer\, a lecture\, or a passive webinar. It is an intentional\, non-competing working boardroom capped strictly at 15 to 20 seats\, operating under a strict one-seat-per-discipline model. \n• For Business Owners & Founders ($1M+): An opportunity to put an experienced sounding board of fractional executives and peers around your business. You get monthly diagnostic feedback on your operations\, decision architecture\, and valuation roadmap\, backed by systematic follow-through. \n• For B2B Experts & Fractional Leaders (CEOs\, CFOs\, CMOs\, Ops Specialists): An opportunity to lock in your category seat before it closes. You build genuine authority in front of growth-stage companies by demonstrating strategic problem-solving\, never by cold pitching. \n• For Both: A trusted peer environment where you work on the business with people who hold you accountable to what you commit to doing. \nAbout Bright Business Club \nMost business owners don’t struggle from a lack of ambition or ideas. Once a company reaches $1M and beyond\, the bottlenecks shift: operational drag\, process breakdowns\, founder over-reliance\, and slow decision velocity. \nBright Business sits right at the intersection of an executive peer advisory board and an accountability engine. \nIntegrated with the Bright Business Operating System and our AI Bright Brain\, we keep members focused between meetings so key initiatives don’t get lost in day-to-day noise. \nWhat Happens in the Room (The 3-Part Agenda) \n1. Performance Review \nWe review decisions and milestones committed during the previous cycle. Where did execution stall? What moved the needle? Backed by the Bright Brain\, members maintain genuine transparency on what actually gets completed. \n2. Operating System Roundtable: The Purpose Matrix \nAn active\, peer-driven discussion\, not a slide deck presentation. This month we break down The Purpose Matrix: \n• Naming the why behind the profit\, out loud\, in one sentence. \n• Tracing how purpose shapes customer selection\, positioning\, hiring\, and culture. \n• Spotting where an unstated purpose is already costing the business good decisions. \n3. The Live Business Challenge \nA spotlight member or guest brings an immediate\, unsolved operational roadblock to the center of the table. The room tests assumptions\, diagnoses leverage points\, and builds an actionable execution path forward. \nWho Belongs at the Table \nTo maintain high conversational density and practical ROI\, attendance is curated: \n• Growth-Stage Founders & Owners ($1M+ Revenue): Businesses in active growth mode dealing with operational scaling\, team structure\, and positioning for an eventual exit. \n• Fractional Executives & B2B Specialists: Fractional CEOs\, CFOs\, CMOs\, sales directors\, and ops specialists with a track record of scaling operating companies. \n• Non-Competing Environment: Only one business per specialty/industry is allowed in the room to ensure open\, confidential discussion. \nEvent Details & RSVP \n• Date: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026 \n• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT \n• Venue: Kiln\, Rancho Bernardo\, San Diego\, CA \n• Club Lead: Diana Barbiani\, SBDC Business Advisor \n• Attendance: Strictly capped at 15–20 seats. One complimentary guest visit per club.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-bright-business-club-monthly-founders-and-experts-collaborative-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Kiln\, 17190 Bernardo Center Dr Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA\, 92128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T130000
DTSTAMP:20261001T062915Z
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SUMMARY:I2SL San Diego Presents "Beyond Water: Designing and Building a Resilient Water Quality Lab”
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for an informative panel presentation from the Design-Build team of the Alvarado Water Quality Lab Improvements project. \n​Learn from the architect\, engineer\, builder\, and stakeholder about how Design-Build project delivery combines stakeholder coordination with innovative\, sustainable design and how design decisions inform progress toward a zero-carbon\, equitable\, resilient\, and healthy built environment. \n​Light refreshments will be provided. \n​Agenda: \n​11:00am – Doors Open & Check-in \n​11:30am – Program Starts \n​12:15pm – Q&A \n​12:25pm – Networking \n​1:00pm – Close of Event \n​Parking is not validated. Public transportation is highly encouraged as the venue is located near trolley\, train\, and bus stops. \n​By registering for this event\, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner\, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties. \n​To check out more San Diego Climate Week events\, visit: https://lu.ma/sdclimateweek. \n​Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/i2sl-san-diego-presents-beyond-water-designing-and-building-a-resilient-water-quality-lab/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T063746Z
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SUMMARY:Triton Tank
DESCRIPTION:​Triton Tank is back! Time to dig up those ideas buried in your phone’s notes app or revamp that class project. \n​Join us for The Basement’s spin on Shark Tank\, where you get 90 seconds at the mic to deliver your pitch to a live panel of judges for a shot at real prizes. No pitch decks\, slides\, or complex business plans required. Just you and your idea. \n​Ready to Pitch? \n\n\n​In-Person Sign-Ups: Claim your pitch spot at The Basement on a first-come\, first-served basis. Sign-ups open at 11:15 a.m. on the day of the event. \n\n\n​Eligibility: Current UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students only (past Triton Tank winners are ineligible to pitch). \n\n\n​Solo Pitches Only: All pitches must be individual—no pairs\, trios\, or group presentations. \n\n\n​Your 90-Second Pitch Structure: \n\n\n​Intro: Your name & company/idea name \n\n\n​Problem: What issue are you tackling? \n\n\n​Solution: What is your proposed fix? \n\n\n​Edge: How is your idea different? \n\n\n​Close: Quick wrap-up and call to connect with the room \n\n\n​Perks \n\n\n​Prizes: Top 3 pitches win gift cards generously sponsored by University Credit Union. \n\n\n​1st Place: $300 \n\n\n​2nd Place: $150 \n\n\n​3rd Place: $75 \n\n\n\n\n​Free Food: Provided by our sponsor J.P. Morgan. \n\n\n​Spectators Welcome \n​You don’t need an idea to attend! Drop in to grab free food\, cheer on fellow student innovators\, and root for your favorite pitches. \n​RSVP is required for all attendees and pitchers. Reserve your spot today!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/triton-tank/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pitches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T143000
DTSTAMP:20261001T064127Z
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SUMMARY:UCSD SIO: Scripps Technical Forum with Del Mar Oceanographic
DESCRIPTION:Join the Technical Forum crew in welcoming representatives from Scripps’ own Del Mar Oceanographic to share updates on their Wirewalker Technology.\n\nThursday\, October 1\nTechnical Forum: 1-2:30pm\nLocation: Old Scripps Building 10\n \nLunch will be provided.\n\nWirewalker: From Scripps Prototype to Standard Tool for High-Resolution Water Column Observation\n\nThe Wirewalker is a wave-powered vertical profiler that uses surface wave motion to ratchet a sensor package down a wire and free-ascend it back to the surface\, with no battery energy spent on propulsion. First prototyped at Scripps in 1999\, it now supports over 75 peer-reviewed publications and has become a standard for cost-effective\, high-resolution observation of the upper water column. This talk covers how the platform works\, what it does well\, payload configurations\, and lessons from deployments spanning coastal to open-ocean\, moored to free-drifting. We’ll close with where the technology is headed and how it fits alongside ships\, gliders\, and moorings in a modern observing system. \nDel Mar Oceanographic\, LLC (DMO) was founded in 2015 by Scripps oceanographers and engineers to commercialize wave-powered ocean observing technology. DMO manufactures the Wirewalker under exclusive license from the University of California\, supported by technology transfer programs from NSF\, ONR\, and UC San Diego. The platform is sensor-agnostic and field-hardened\, and is in use by Scripps\, WHOI\, NASA\, the US Navy\, and research groups worldwide. DMO is based in San Diego.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ucsd-sio-scripps-technical-forum-with-del-mar-oceanographic/
LOCATION:Old Scripps Building 10\, 8622 Kennel Way\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forum,Oceanography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20251230T170242Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:02:00 pm to 04:00 pm \nGreat for casual conversation. We usually find a spot at an outside table if the weather is nice. Check in on Discord to see who’s coming. \nJoin the 4S Tech Discord http://discord.4stech.org/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/weekly-coffee-hour-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Mostra Coffee\, 10550 Craftsman Way ste 187\, San Diego\, CA\, 92127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T064721Z
CREATED:20261001T064721Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Fast Pitch 2026
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors\, expert support\, and a direct pathway to capital. Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live on October 1\, 2026 for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit\, November 2–5\, 2026\, in San Diego and continue their fundraising journey through WVS’s partnership with Wefunder. \nSeptember 16 — Applications Close\nSeptember 18 — 10 Selected Founders Announced\nSeptember 18–30 — Pitch Coaching & Preparation\nOctober 1 — Women’s Fast Pitch Finalist Presentations | Virtual | 3:00–5:00 PM PT\nOctober 5–18 — Wefunder Campaign Development for 5 Advancing Founders\nOctober 19 — Wefunder Campaigns Launch\nNovember 4 — Pitch Competition @ Women’s Venture Summit | San Diego\nNovember 5 — Women’s Fast Pitch Champion Named at WVS \n———————————————————————- \nWomen’s Fast Pitch 2026 — Virtual Competition Agenda \nThursday\, October 1\, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM PT\nMC: Lex Lewis\nJudges: Silvia Mah (Investor | She Invests!)\, Naseem Sayani (VC | GCWC)\, Debbie Chen (Founder  & CEO| Hydrostasis) & Chaitra Vedullapalli (Investor | The Impact Seat Foundation / Women in Cloud) \nTimes / Agenda \n3:00–3:05 PM Welcome + Opening — Lex Lewis welcomes the WFP community\, founders\, investors\, partners and judges \n3:05–3:08 PM The Impact Seat Foundation — Representative or video \n3:08–3:15 PM Meet the Judges + Competition Overview — Introduce Silvia Mah\, Naseem Sayani\, Debbie Chen and Chaitra Vedullapalli; Lex reviews pitch format and judging \n3:15–3:17 PM Women’s Fast Pitch Opening — Brief framing of the five-region competition and what happens next for the founders \n3:17–4:48 PM Regional Fast Pitch Competition — 13 finalists pitch\, organized by region \n⭐ SOUTHEAST\n3:17–3:38 PM\n1. HEARD\n2. Book with Eva\n3. The After Cancer \n⭐ WILDCARD\n3:38–3:44 PM \n1. Raya Power Inc.\n⭐ SOUTHWEST\n3:44–4:02 PM\n1. Thallus Foods\n2. StoryVerse\n3. Forela Health \n⭐ MIDWEST \n4:02–4:20 PM\n1. Dohjoy\n2. LOO \n⭐ NORTHEAST\n4:20–4:38 PM\n1. Quarterlife\n2. Flood Dynamics \n⭐ NORTHWEST\n4:38–4:56 PM\n1. Redyoos\n2. FanWagn \n4:48–4:55 PM Judges’ Final Deliberation — Brief WVS/Wefunder next-steps conversation for the audience while judges deliberate \n4:55–5:00 PM Closing + What Happens Next — Thank founders\, judges and partners; explain advancement to WVS and next steps
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/womens-fast-pitch-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pitches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T072620Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the VC with Nancy Hong of HiTide Venture Capital
DESCRIPTION:​The Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Meet the VC is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from venture capitalists directly as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \n​This month we welcome Nancy Hong\, managing partner at HiTide Venture Capital. Nancy is a scientist turned biotech investor in San Diego. She has worked on multiple VC teams as well as doing stints in Big Pharma and startup biotech. She did postdoctoral research at UCSF and UC San Diego in cancer biology\, her PhD at UC Berkeley in immunology\, and her BS in biology at Caltech. She is on the SAB of Curebound and the board of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. \n​Whether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \n​This event has been brought to you by Foley & Lardner. \n\n​Directions \n​This event is located in Room 208 of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The building entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n​Learn more about getting to the DIB\, including parking\, directions\, and maps. \n​Map \n​Open in Google Maps \n\n​MTS Trolley \n​The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \n​Parking \n​Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n​P506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB \n​P504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB \n​P510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB closest to the DIB \n​Gilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nDesign and Innovation Building\, Room 208
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/meet-the-vc-with-nancy-hong-of-hitide-venture-capital/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T071057Z
CREATED:20261001T071057Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Undergrad Tech Conference
DESCRIPTION:​The San Diego Undergraduate Tech Conference is a program and event designed to celebrate the creativity and innovation of undergraduate work in computing and data sciences. \n​It is a space where students can connect to resources and structure to develop passion projects\, establish a startup\, and dive deeper into research. \n​The conference event gives undergrads experience practicing technical public speaking and networking\, while papers provide publication opportunities. \n​Our Mission\n\n\n​Empower Undergraduates – Providing a structured and accessible platform for students to develop and present their work. \n\n\n​Create Community – Facilitating connections and a space where thinkers\, builders\, and innovators can come together. \n\n\n​Promote Fair Recognition – Through a blind review process with experienced TAs\, lecturers\, graduate students\, and alumni\, every submission is evaluated on its merit. \n\n\n​Collaborators\n​Data Science Student Society (DS3) \n​https://www.ds3atucsd.com/ \n​Expanding the horizons of AI & data science through community\, curiosity\, and collaboration. We provide opportunities to build technical skills\, gain real-world experience\, and network with industry & peers. Explore weekly professional & social events\, quarterly projects\, and real-world consulting open for all majors & skill levels. \n​The Basement at UCSD \n​The Basement at UC San Diego is an innovation and entrepreneurship hub open to students from all disciplines who want to explore ideas and develop them into impactful ventures. The Basement provides mentorship\, connections with serial entrepreneurs and industry experts\, funding opportunities\, hands-on workshops\, and collaborative spaces that support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Through its two flagship programs\, The Basement fosters creativity\, community\, and a spirit of innovation: \n\n\n​Basement LaunchPad supports students actively building early-stage ventures by providing mentorship\, guidance\, and resources to accelerate their entrepreneurial journey. \n\n\n​Innovating for X (i4X) brings together multidisciplinary teams to tackle real-world challenges from corporate\, government\, and nonprofit partners— gaining workforce-ready experience while developing disruptive solutions. \n\n\n​Website: https://thebasement.ucsd.edu/. Instagram: @ucsdbasement. LinkedIn: The Basement at UC San Diego. \n\n​Directions \n​This event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n​Learn more about getting to the DIB\, including parking\, directions\, and maps. \n\n​MTS Trolley \n​The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \n​Parking \n​Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\n\n​P510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB (Closest) \n\n\n​Gilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB (Largest) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nDesign and Innovation Building\, Room 208
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-undergrad-tech-conference/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20261001T070521Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Golden Hour @Gliderport
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening at the Gliderport as the sun goes down over the cliffs. Founders Golden Hour is an intimate gathering for founders and operators building interesting things in San Diego with good drinks\, good views\, and good conversation about whatever’s actually on your mind\, business or otherwise. No pitches\, no name-tag networking. Just an evening with people doing cool\, unusual things who are worth knowing. \n4:30PM · Gliderport · Bring a friend building something worth talking about.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/founders-golden-hour-gliderport/
LOCATION:Torrey Pines Gliderport\, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T073531Z
CREATED:20261001T073531Z
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SUMMARY:Port of San Diego Green Business Network Mixer
DESCRIPTION:​Come celebrate sustainability across tidelands with the Port of San Diego\, tenants\, sustainability partners\, and community members\, for a casual dockside mixer on Flagship Cruises Quiet Heart vessel! The event will spotlight Working Waterfront businesses and give Port tenants a platform to share their sustainability successes\, lessons learned\, and ideas. The event is open to the public\, so come help us showcase the great work happening across our Working Waterfront! \n​The Quiet Heart is docked at Fifth Avenue Landing (600 Convention Way\, behind the Convention Center). Paid parking is available nearby and adjacent to The Rady Shell. \n​For more information on the Port’s Green Business Network visit: https://www.portofsandiego.org/environment/green-business-network \n​By registering for this event\, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner\, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/port-of-san-diego-green-business-network-mixer/
LOCATION:600 Convention Way\, 600 Convention Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T074051Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with R. Scott Struthers\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:R. Scott Struthers\, Ph.D.\, is the Co-Founder of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and has been the President and Chief Executive Officer since December 2008. Under his leadership\, Crinetics grew from a bootstrapped startup into a global pharmaceutical company with more than 650 employees focused on the discovery\, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for endocrine diseases\, advancing a pipeline of more than ten disclosed programs and bringing its first medicine to market: PALSONIFY® (paltusotine)\, the first and only once-daily oral therapy for adults with acromegaly\, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September 2025 and subsequently by the European Medicines Agency. In September 2026\, Crinetics was acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for approximately $10 billion. \nPrior to Crinetics\, he was Senior Director and Head of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Neurocrine Biosciences\, Inc.\, from 1998 to 2008. At Neurocrine\, he initiated and led the company’s efforts to discover and develop orally active\, nonpeptide GnRH antagonists\, including elagolix. Prior to Neurocrine\, from 1995 to 1998\, he co-founded ScienceMedia Inc. to develop eLearning solutions for the life sciences and higher education markets and led contract research efforts at Biosym Technologies\, from 1992 to 1995\, to develop and apply computational tools for drug discovery. In 2011\, Dr. Struthers co-founded the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange\, a nonprofit organization which he has served on the board of directors of from 2011-2025. \nIn 2021\, Dr. Struthers co-founded and has served as chairman of Radionetics Oncology\, a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel radiotherapeutics for oncology indications based on technologies developed at Crinetics. In March 2026\, he was elected to the board of directors of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of California\, San Diego based on the work he performed at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. \nSchedule \n5:30pm Check in & networking. Light appetizers & drinks will be served \n6:30pm Introduction to SDEE \n6:35pm Fireside Chat with R. Scott Struthers\, PhD \n7:00pm Q & A \n7:30pm Continued networking \n8:00pm Event close \nMembers: FREE \nNon-members: $60
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/fireside-chat-with-r-scott-struthers-phd/
LOCATION:Illumina Theatre | Alexandria at Torrey Pines\, 10996 Torreyana Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T075722Z
CREATED:20260604T072743Z
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SUMMARY:Claude Code Users Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Claude Code meetup! We are starting off this new group by reviewing the different fundamentals of working with Claude code and will then shift into how to leverage the Claude API and MCP. \nThis event is at the Loma hall\, parking at the Mission Parking Structure is recommended. Parking is $4/hr and you must use a parking machine or the PayMobile app to pay for parking. Parking is free after 7PM.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/claude-code-users-group-monthly-meeting/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding
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SUMMARY:Let's Code
DESCRIPTION:Connect with like-minded individuals in software engineering.\nBeginner friendly.\nPractice interview questions\, learn a new technology or work on your own project.\nNo formal training\, peer learning group. \nPlease bring your laptop and/or books..
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lets-code-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Panera Bread Balboa Ave\, 5620 Balboa Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Engineering & Developers,Software
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T074351Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Accessibility & Inclusive Design October Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Come talk accessibility with us at The Mixer in Liberty Station! We’ll have some amazing lightning talks and time for networking and hanging out. \nWe’ll start the lightning talks around 7:00pm. Food and drinks available for purchase! \n*** \nSpeakers & Topics \nDesigning Learning for Diverse Minds: Using AI to build an accessible\, adaptive curriculum. \nAurora Bryant is a recent graduate from San Diego State University’s Graphic Design program and a former Digital Accessibility Analyst from the University of California\, San Francisco. She brings that accessibility experience\, along with her lifelong experience as a person with AuDHD and a working memory disability\, to her latest pivot as a front-end web developer\, creating websites that are accessible from design to code. \n___ \nWhat Scale Taught Us: A Title II Remediation Project \nPam Narbona is an IAAP-certified accessibility specialist and Associate Instructional Designer at Keypath Education (now part of Risepoint)\, whose work focuses on accessible learning experiences\, quality assurance\, and cross-functional collaboration. She holds degrees in vocal performance and musicology from San Diego State University and serves as Executive Director of the San Diego Early Music Society\, a local arts non-profit. \n*** \nPlease let us know if you have any needs we can accommodate. \nWhether you’re an accessibility guru or are just curious about what exactly web accessibility and inclusive design are\, this event is for you. This group is for designers\, developers\, project managers\, execs… really anyone involved in building and supporting IT products. Let’s get together\, network\, collaborate and learn from one another! \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors Deque and Evinced!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-accessibility-inclusive-design-october-meetup/
LOCATION:2750 Dewey Rd\, 2750 Dewey Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTAMP:20261001T075448Z
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SUMMARY:Kelp Night with Seatrees & UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography
DESCRIPTION:​Join Seatrees & UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography for Kelp Night at Sea House for San Diego Climate Week! \n​San Diego’s kelp forests have declined over 90% since the 2015 El Nino event\, due to impacts from warming oceans. Now\, with a looming Super El Nino\, come learn how Seatrees and scientists from UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography are helping to restore these lost forests with thermally tolerant strains of kelp. \n​This restoration science is on the cutting edge of how humans can build resilience in ocean ecosystems and develop methods that can scale to help local communities everywhere protect and restore their local kelp forests. \n​Seatrees will be screening Kelp Currency: Unlocking the True Value of the Ocean’s Forests followed by a conversation with Dr. Jen Smith from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD about her kelp restoration project. \n​Hope to sea you there! \n​Seatrees – Seatrees is a nonprofit focused on transforming surf culture into a force for sustainability. Seatrees was born out of a deep commitment to protecting and restoring our ocean ecosystems because of their immense potential to fight climate change\, foster biodiversity\, and support coastal communities. \n​The Sea House is a quick 15-minute walk from the Encinitas Coaster station. Street parking available; carpooling encouraged. Please let us know if you need ADA accommodations and we can provide more details. \n​By registering for this event\, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner\, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/kelp-night-with-seatrees-ucsd-scripps-institution-of-oceanography/
LOCATION:The Sea House\, 246 N Coast Hwy 101\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oceanography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T093927Z
CREATED:20260401T093901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T093927Z
UID:10017390-1790881200-1790888400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:SDBUG Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe discuss BSD\, F/OSS\, and other related topics.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sdbug-meeting-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:AleSmith Brewing Company\, 9990 AleSmith Ct\, San Diego\, CA\, 92126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Networking
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