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SUMMARY:CreativeMornings/SD: Bilal Bikile
DESCRIPTION:Bilal Bikile is an Ethiopian-American writer\, curator\, and multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego. He’s the founder and curator of Deixis Gallery\, a contemporary art gallery and community hub\, and the founding editor of Deixis Journal\, a multidisciplinary literary magazine. He also runs Salon de Deixis\, a weekly gathering featuring guest speakers and open discussions on art\, culture\, and ideas. \nHis work spans fiction\, mixed media\, photography\, film\, and electronic literature. He created the digital piece Lost Inside: A Digital Inquiry\, which has been exhibited internationally in Norway\, Denmark\, and Poland. He authored the photobook Al-Ghayb (The Unseen) and wrote the short film Bekele\, which continues to screen at festivals nationally. \nBikile holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University and will begin his MFA in Creative Writing at UCSD in Fall 2026. He was also a 2024 Writer-in-Residence at The Grunewald Guild\, where he completed his short story collection I Don’t Know What’s Wrong with Me.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/creativemornings-sd-bilal-bikile/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:IEEE Lecture - Next Generation Package Technology: How Will Organic Substrates Synergize with 2.5D?
DESCRIPTION:As chiplet packaging proliferates\, a reduction in die interconnect pitch and concomitant increase in escape routing density must be enabled to meet performance and cost targets.  The traditional 2D solution (die on organic substrate) has limitations related to pitch and escape routing capability\, which have promoted a shift to 2.5D technology (die + high density routing interface + organic substrate) in certain application spaces. Conventional thought is that use of a 2.5D solution can enable coarser\, lower cost substrate design rules.  However\, a different cost point for 2D vs. 2.5D means that interconnect and escape routing should be properly balanced between the organic substrate and the high-density routing interface\, to contain cost while delivering the proper level of chiplet integration.  As both 2D and 2.5D solutions include an organic substrate\, continuous development of higher routing density organic substrates is a prudent approach to enable cost-optimized solutions moving forward. This talk will cover current application space and limitations for 2D vs. 2.5D technology\, and potential paths forward to achieve a cost-optimized\,  complementary solution.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ieee-lecture-next-generation-package-technology-how-will-organic-substrates-synergize-with-2-5d/
LOCATION:6455 Lusk Blvd\, 6455 Lusk Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Electronics,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T131500
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SUMMARY:Collaborative ISACA San Diego & SecurityStudio Academy Coffee Talk: A Look at Hack Space Con 2026: What to Know and Expect
DESCRIPTION:Join ISACA San Diego and SecurityStudio Academy for a special Coffee Talk with Phillip Wylie\, longtime Hack Space Con attendee\, instructor\, and community leader. \nFor the first time in SecurityStudio Academy history\, we be on the road\, delivering a 2-Day Accelerated Information CvCISO Foundations Security Leadership Bootcamp at Hack Space Con at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. \nAs a participant of every previous Hack Space Con\, Phillip will share what makes this one of the most unique cybersecurity and aerospace‑focused conferences in the country; from hands‑on trainings and hacking villages to the incredible venue at the Kennedy Space Center. Whether you’re a student\, a professional\, or a parent supporting someone entering the field\, you’ll get an inside look at what to expect\, how to prepare\, and why this event has become a must‑attend experience. \nAs always\, this Coffee Talk is free\, open to the public\, and qualifying participants can earn 1 CPE. \nSPEAKER: Phillip Wylie – Chief Security Evangelist/Senior Consultant at Suzu Labs \nPhillip Wylie is a globally recognized offensive security professional and Chief Security Evangelist at Suzu Labs. He co-authored The Pentester Blueprint\, hosts The Phillip Wylie Show\, Simply Offensive\, and CYBR.HAK.CAST is a frequent speaker in the US and internationally. \nVisit Phillip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie/ \nDETAILS:\nDate: Thursday\, March 26th\nTime: 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nCPE: 1 \nONLINE\nOnline access is available via the chapter’s Zoom account (registration below).\nAttendance capacity is 500
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/collaborative-isaca-san-diego-securitystudio-academy-coffee-talk-a-look-at-hack-space-con-2026-what-to-know-and-expect/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Cybersecurity,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T110000
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SUMMARY:March 26 - Advances in AI at Northeastern University
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear about the latest advances in AI at Northeastern University! \nDate\, Time and Location \nMarch 26\, 2026\n9 – 11 AM Pacific\nOnline. Register for the Zoom! \nScalable and Efficient Deep Learning: From Understanding to Generation \nIn an era where model complexity and deployment constraints increasingly collide\, achieving both scalability and efficiency in deep learning has become essential. Scalable and efficient deep learning ensures that powerful models can be trained\, deployed\, and adapted under limited computational and data resources\, enabling broader accessibility and practical application. From understanding to generation\, this talk unifies methods that cut costs while preserving capability. \nAbout the Speaker \nYitian Zhang is a fifth-year PhD student at Northeastern University\, advised by Prof. Yun Raymond Fu. His research interests center around Efficient and Scalable AI\, spanning Generative Models\, Multimodal Large Language Models\, and Foundation Models. \nGrounding Visual AI Models in Real-World Physics \nGenerative video models have made rapid progress in visual realism\, yet they frequently violate basic physical laws\, producing implausible motion and incorrect cause-effect relationships. This talk presents MoReGen\, a physics-grounded\, agentic text-to-video generation framework that integrates Newtonian physics directly into the generation process via executable physics-engine code. \nBy coupling vision–language models with trajectory-based physical evaluation and iterative feedback\, MoReGen produces videos that are both visually coherent and physically consistent. We further introduce MoRe Metrics and MoReSet\, a benchmark and dataset designed to evaluate physics fidelity beyond appearance-based metrics such as FID and FVD. Together\, this work demonstrates a path toward visual AI systems that reason about motion\, interaction\, and causality in the real world rather than hallucinating them.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/march-26-advances-in-ai-at-northeastern-university/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:Identifying Truthful Media in the Age of Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Featuring Jackie Bryant\, is a journalist\, writer\, editor\, and content strategist.\nShe’s currently a professor at San Diego State University\, content director and editor for Leaf Magazines\, makes content for brands\, and is a co-host of San Diego Magazine’s Happy Half Hour podcast. Previously she was managing editor and content strategist at San Diego Magazine.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/identifying-truthful-media-in-the-age-of-misinformation/
LOCATION:North Park\, North Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:From Concept to Clinic: The Journey of Drug Discovery
DESCRIPTION:📅 Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\n⏰ Talk at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM)\n📍 University Heights — San Diego \n🧠 Featuring Bryan J. Simmons\, a Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb focused on medicinal chemistry\, drug discovery\, and candidate optimization. His work helps teams design\, test\, and advance potential medicines from early chemistry through preclinical evidence\, connecting development decisions to safety\, rigor\, and patient impact.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/from-concept-to-clinic-the-journey-of-drug-discovery/
LOCATION:University Heights — San Diego\, University Heights\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T090000
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CREATED:20260227T055039Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Mornings-SD: Danielle Nicole Preiser
DESCRIPTION:About the speaker\nDanielle Nicole Preiser is a Certified Coach\, Mental Health Educator\, Yoga Instructor\, and Speaker devoted to resilience\, compassion\, and human potential. After navigating years of medical and personal challenges\, she emerged with a deep understanding of how adversity shapes who we become. \nShe is the Founder of One Special World\, a nonprofit inspired by her brother Johnny that advocates for individuals with special needs\, and the creator of the Live Forward Movement\, a coaching community rooted in the belief that no matter our past\, with the right resources and community\, there is always a way- to live forward another day. \nDanielle supports passionate people in upgrading their beliefs\, befriending their emotions\, and taking aligned action toward meaningful lives. \nToday\, she joins CreativeMornings San Diego to explore what it means to walk your own Camino\, your path\, and to become. \nHer one ask is simple: as we become\, may we add light to the world.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/creative-mornings-sd-danielle-nicole-preiser/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T183000
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CREATED:20260219T053925Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: Leadership from the Inside-Out: Curiosity as a Superpower
DESCRIPTION:Lean Lecture: Leadership from the Inside-Out: Curiosity as a Superpower with Larry Gilbert \nLarry Gilbert is a graduate of UCSD and the founder and CEO of Event Network—the industry leader for third-party managed retail stores at cultural\, historic\, and iconic attractions and lifestyle resorts. Larry has been a close advisor to the Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He has generously contributed to support the Center and delivered a novel and popular lecture series\, Leadership from the Inside-Out. Larry has also mentored several students and entrepreneurial teams.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-leadership-from-the-inside-out-curiosity-as-a-superpower/
LOCATION:Rady School of Management\, 10065 Scholars Dr N\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260209T070338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T070338Z
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SUMMARY:China’s New Five-Year Plan: Strategy\, Growth and Its Global Role
DESCRIPTION:Why attend? \n\n\n\nAs China prepares to unveil its 15th five-year plan (2026–2030) at the upcoming Two Sessions (两会) in March\, key questions loom over its economic trajectory\, technological ambitions and evolving global role. \nDr. Henry Huiyao Wang will discuss Beijing’s emerging strategic priorities\, drawing on his decades of experience in policy advising\, research\, and international engagement. From there\, he will assess how these priorities — from technological self-reliance and industrial upgrading to domestic consumption and international economic cooperation— may shape China’s development in the coming years. This talk offers a timely\, insider-informed perspective ahead of the Munich Security Conference and China’s legislative meetings. \nThis public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on China activities\, please visit china.ucsd.edu. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact GPS Events Coordinator Susan Zau.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/chinas-new-five-year-plan-strategy-growth-and-its-global-role/
LOCATION:School of Global Policy and Strategy\, Robinson Building 3\, Room 3201\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T193000
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Frontier Tech
DESCRIPTION:​Join us to find out how innovating to investing has been completely overhauled throughout key research-based industries like life sciences and agritech. We will be joined with current builders and investors who are dealing with these effects first hand. \n​Randy Berholtz is a former biotech CEO\, founder\, and venture capitalist with bi-coastal experience across the industry. Previously\, he was a member of the San Diego Tech Coast Angels (BioMedTrak group) and the Life Science Angels out of Menlo Park\, and is currently a senior advisor for Mesa Verde Ventures. \n​Rashed Alkhlaifat is a current founder exploring the intersection of sustainability\, AI\, and real estate. Former solartech founder\, Rashed is currently building autonomous gardens for residential and commercial applications. \n​Our Hosts: \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​Blackstone 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​To learn more:\nWebsite: https://thebasement.ucsd.edu/\nFollow Us: Instagram: @ucsdbasement and LinkedIn: The Basement at UC San Diego
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/innovations-in-frontier-tech/
LOCATION:The Basement\, 9510 Innovation Ln\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Lecture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T200000
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CREATED:20260205T064231Z
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SUMMARY:Evaluating Next-Generation Technologies for a Clean & Green Energy Future
DESCRIPTION:📅 Thursday\, February 5\, 2026  ⏰ Talk at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM)\n 📍 Old Town — San Diego \n🧠 Featuring Natalia Gonzalez a researcher and sustainability professional focused on clean energy innovation and climate-forward technologies. Her work examines how next-generation energy systems\, materials\, and infrastructure can support a more resilient and environmentally responsible future\, bridging science\, policy\, and real-world application.\n\n\nRefund policy\nYou can cancel your paid ticket and get a refund up to 72 hours before the event starts. Refunds exclude platform and processing fees.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/evaluating-next-generation-technologies-for-a-clean-green-energy-future/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Professionals,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260205T063343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T063343Z
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SUMMARY:2026 VTS Tech Talk: Scalable Data Exchange Between Autonomous Vehicle Fleets and Cloud Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous vehicle fleets generate massive volumes of sensor and operational data that must be reliably transferred to cloud infrastructure to support development\, validation\, and production operations. Designing scalable data exchange mechanisms is challenging due to the large number of vehicles involved\, changing network conditions\, and different requirements on data volume\, latency\, and reliability. \nThis talk presents a system-level view of data exchange between autonomous vehicle fleets and cloud infrastructure. It explains how different data transfer approaches such as physical media\, high-speed wired connections\, and cellular networks are used together to support large-scale fleet operations. The talk also describes how data handling can be adapted per vehicle based on its role and operating mode\, enabling large-volume data uploads\, timely reporting of safety-critical events\, and continuous fleet health monitoring within a unified system. Key challenges related to reliability\, security\, and scaling are discussed\, along with practical lessons learned from operating real-world autonomous driving systems.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/2026-vts-tech-talk-scalable-data-exchange-between-autonomous-vehicle-fleets-and-cloud-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260130T053032Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Mornings: Maxx Moses
DESCRIPTION:About the speaker\nThe art of Mr. Maxx Moses evolves from Graffiti to international muralist and beyond. Growing up within an art-form that was against the law and broke all the rules shaped not only his outlook on life but encouraged him to question everything around him. His murals can be seen in Philadelphia PA\, Washington D.C. Zimbabwe\, Paris\, Belgium\, Amsterdam\, Lebanon\, Dubai\, Peru\, Abu Dhabi\, Brazil\, Mexico\, Pakistan\, Hollywood\, New York\, San Francisco and San Diego. Daniel Hopkins aka Maxx Moses was born in the Bronx and raised in Yonkers\, New York. He is a graduate of Brockport University with a B.A. degree in Business and a Minor in Fine Art.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/creative-mornings-maxx-moses/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260129T065623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T065623Z
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SUMMARY:From Cradle to Cancer: How the Microbiome Shapes Health Across a Lifetime
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Featuring Stephanie Culler\, PhD\, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences\, a San Diego–based biotech company advancing microbiome-based health solutions. Her work bridges synthetic biology\, systems biology\, and gut microbiome science to develop innovative therapies and diagnostics\, with clinical research spanning infant gut health\, cancer treatment response\, and the growing role of food as medicine in healthcare. \n\n\nRefund policy\nYou can cancel your paid ticket and get a refund up to 72 hours before the event starts. Refunds exclude platform and processing fees.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/from-cradle-to-cancer-how-the-microbiome-shapes-health-across-a-lifetime/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T084500
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260127T070756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T070756Z
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SUMMARY:Building Consistent Content Systems: Create repeatable\, reliable content with consistent voice\, structure\, and style
DESCRIPTION:The secret to brand consistency isn’t micromanaging every piece of content; it’s building systems. Welcome to VibeCraft University\, our recurring “working lecture” series where you don’t just listen—you build. This session focuses on Building Consistent Content Systems: creating repeatable\, reliable content with consistent voice\, structure\, and style. We’ll be using SidePC to demonstrate these concepts\, but the principles apply to any AI workflow. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to define and codify your content voice and style\nHow to structure templates for consistent output across different content types\nHow to ensure quality and brand alignment at scale\n\nCome Ready to Build\nWe aren’t just here to talk; we’re here to build. To get the most out of this session\, come prepared with a content challenge you’re facing. Whether it’s maintaining consistent tone across your newsletter\, standardizing article structures\, aligning marketing copy across team members\, or ensuring your social posts all sound like “you”—bring that challenge with you.\nBy the end of the hour\, you won’t just understand content systems theory; you’ll have built a custom content template that produces consistent\, on-brand output every time. \n🚫 No Coding? No Problem.\nTechnical Skills: If you can describe your brand voice in plain English\, you can build consistent content systems.\nWe’ll be using SidePC.app\, a platform designed to let you build powerful applications using nothing but natural language. This session is designed for everyone—from solo creators to marketing teams—who wants reliable\, repeatable content without sacrificing quality or voice. \n—\nVibeCraft University is a recurring series where learning happens through doing. Each session tackles practical AI skills you can implement immediately.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/building-consistent-content-systems-create-repeatable-reliable-content-with-consistent-voice-structure-and-style/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Coding,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260122T080718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T080718Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: Term Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Lean Lecture: Term Sheets with Zach Myers \nZachary B. Myers is widely recognized as one of Southern California’s top corporate attorneys for life sciences and technology companies. A partner in Wilson Sonsini’s San Diego office\, Zach has over 15 years of experience as a go-to corporate lawyer for venture-backed start-ups\, emerging growth companies\, and publicly traded corporations navigating complex\, high-value transactions.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-term-sheets/
LOCATION:Rady School of Management\, 10065 Scholars Dr N\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech & Life Sciences,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20260108T081347Z
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SUMMARY:Un-Gypsied: Rewriting the Story of the Romani People
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Featuring Oksana Marafioti an American author and educator best known for her memoir American Gypsy\, which explores her Romani\, Armenian\, and Soviet-era roots. She founded Lounge Writers\, an online creative-writing studio where she continues to lead classes and mentorship programs for emerging writers. Her essays and fiction appear in outlets like TIME and Slate\, and she teaches and speaks internationally\, including her 2020 appointment as Picador Guest Professor of Literature at the University of Leipzig. Her current work focuses on supporting underrepresented voices and expanding conversations around identity and storytelling. \n\n\nRefund policy\nYou can cancel your paid ticket and get a refund up to 72 hours before the event starts. Refunds exclude platform and processing fees.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/un-gypsied-rewriting-the-story-of-the-romani-people/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251217T053211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T053211Z
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SUMMARY:Engineered Viruses: Nature’s Pirates Turned Therapeutic Tools
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Featuring: Vanessa Cook\, PhD — Associate Biosafety Officer at UC San Diego\n\nVanessa Cook\, PhD\, reviews Biohazard Use Authorizations (BUAs)\, conducts laboratory audits\, and supports compliance with federal and state regulations on biological materials. She also leads regional research-safety efforts and serves as President of the Biological Safety Information Network (BioNet)\, where she shapes policies and educational programs on biosafety\, biosecurity\, and lab-audit best practices. Her work offers a clear\, grounded look at how engineered viruses move from biological threats to powerful therapeutic tools. \n\n\nRefund policy\nYou can cancel your paid ticket and get a refund up to 72 hours before the event starts. Refunds exclude platform and processing fees.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/engineered-viruses-natures-pirates-turned-therapeutic-tools/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251203T061210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T061210Z
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SUMMARY:Your Money\, Your Mind: Why Smart People Stay Stuck
DESCRIPTION:About the event📅 Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025  ⏰ Talk at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM)\n 📍 North Park — San Diego \n🎓 Lecture: Your Money\, Your Mind: Why Smart People Stay Stuck \n🧠 Featuring: Dr. Eesha Sharma — Associate Professor of Marketing at San Diego State University’s Fowler College of Business\, and Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute. \nBefore academia\, Sharma worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. She now studies how financial stress shapes behavior and what helps people make better money decisions. Her insights bridge psychology\, economics\, and everyday life—showing that how we feel about money can shape how we use it.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/your-money-your-mind-why-smart-people-stay-stuck/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251121T060938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T060938Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah E. Beckman on Growth
DESCRIPTION:CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types (including entrepreneurs\, developers & crafters). Each event is free of charge\, and includes a 20-minute talk\, plus coffee! \nThe aim of Creative Mornings San Diego is to bring people from different creative disciplines together to launch more awesome into the world.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sarah-e-beckman-on-growth/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering & Developers,Entrepreneurs,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251120T081844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T081844Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE PES Lecture: Unforeseen Data Center Oscillations in Dominion Energy’s Grid
DESCRIPTION:As Dominion Energy’s power grid has grown to include an increasing number of inverter-based resources and power electronic components\, we have begun to observe an increase in previously unforeseen and difficult-to-explain dynamic behaviors. In this paper\, we present a measurement-based analysis of 14.7–14.8 Hz oscillations emerging from a data center in Dominion Energy’s power grid. Synchrophasor data collected over several months were analyzed using non-parametric spectral analysis approaches to understand its inception and\, more importantly\, to characterize its behavior. What makes this case unique is the presence of an independent and unplanned exogenous excitation in the system. This excitation plays a critical role in understanding the inception and emergence of an otherwise unobservable dynamic process that\, as it destabilizes\, results in oscillations at a higher and narrower frequency range than that of conventional power system dynamics. This work highlights the importance of understanding the impact of data center loads interfaced with power electronics beyond typical concerns such as sizing and demand.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ieee-pes-lecture-unforeseen-data-center-oscillations-in-dominion-energys-grid/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251113T070040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T070040Z
UID:10013701-1763054100-1763058600@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: Product Market Fit and Customer Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Product Market Fit and Customer Discovery with Michael Aleles! \nMichael Aleles is SVP Product for Identity Solutions at Mastercard. In this role\, Michael and his team are responsible for leveraging identity to reduce fraud and increase trust across the Mastercard network. Michael joined Mastercard after 3.5 years at PayPal\, most recently as Senior Director of Product for Identity\, Open Banking\, and Privacy. Previously\, Michael spent 6+ years at Amazon in several senior product roles across Amazon Devices and AWS. Before that\, he was founder/CEO of a VC-backed fintech startup (Quippi). Michael began his tech career at Intel\, primarily as a venture investment professional for Intel Capital.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-product-market-fit-and-customer-discovery/
LOCATION:Otterson Hall – MPR2\, 10065 Scholars Drive North\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011251
CREATED:20251110T023005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T023005Z
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SUMMARY:Perspectives Lecture Series: November
DESCRIPTION:Science and seafood: understanding and protecting a precious natural resource\nIf you love seafood\, you’re not alone — but every bite comes from a complex and fragile marine ecosystem. To keep our ocean ecosystems thriving and our seafood resources abundant\, we need a deeper scientific understanding of how they function. \nJoin Scripps Oceanography Assistant Professor Dr. Colleen Petrik for a fascinating talk on how cutting-edge ecosystem modeling is helping us understand and protect the marine life we depend on. By blending biology\, physics\, and mathematics\, Dr. Petrik creates “mini ecosystems” on a computer that show how ocean life responds to environmental changes — many of which are driven by human activity. \nDiscover how this innovative approach guides smarter fisheries management and ocean conservation decisions\, supporting sustainable seafood for the future. \nTickets — SOLD OUT\nMembers: Free \nGeneral Public: $12 \nSeating is limited and lectures often sell out\, so advanced registration is strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m. \n\nThis lecture complements the aquarium’s newest exhibition\, Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery.  Immerse yourself in the vibrant ecosystems of the Pacific — from the colder waters of the Pacific Northwest and the beauty of Coastal California to the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/perspectives-lecture-series-november/
LOCATION:UC San Diego\, 9500 Gilman Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Innovation,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251106T080016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T080016Z
UID:10013402-1762449300-1762453800@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: Starting a SaaS Business in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Sergey Sundukovskiy\, Ph.D. has over 25 years of experience serving in the capacities of Chief Technology Officer\, Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer. Sergey is a serial Entrepreneur with multiple successful exits. Sergey specializes in product development of subscription based high volume B2B and B2C SaaS platforms\, with strong emphasis on early-stage product marketing\, product testing\, monetization and finding product-market fit. Specific areas of expertise include Finance\, NLP\, Machine Learning\, A/B Testing\, Big Data\, Video Management\, eCommerce\, RTB platforms and Cloud Computing.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-starting-a-saas-business-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Rady School of Management – Otterson Hall/ MPR2\, 10065 Scholars Dr N\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251105T072317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T072317Z
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SUMMARY:The Rise of the Middle Powers
DESCRIPTION:Why attend? \n\n\n\nPlease join us for an in-person-only presentation from Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal and moderated chat with UC San Diego Professor Krislert Samphantharak. \nWhat role do middle powers play in shaping today’s shifting global order? Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal\, Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S. (2010–2013) and founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia\, will explore how countries beyond the traditional superpowers are rising in influence — driving diplomacy\, forging alignments and redefining global leadership in an era of uncertainty. \nThis public lecture series is organized by the Peter F. Cowhey Center on Global Transformation at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on center activities\, please visit ccgt.ucsd.edu. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact GPS Events Coordinator Curtis Bruno.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-rise-of-the-middle-powers/
LOCATION:Malamud Conference Room\, 9899 International Ln\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251105T070433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T070433Z
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SUMMARY:The Front Row at Scripps Research: lecture with Alejandra Mendoza\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Take a seat in the front row and listen as some of the world’s foremost scientists introduce you to innovative medicines and treatments.\n\n\n\nSensing Danger: How the Nervous and Immune Systems Coordinate Inflammation with Alejandra Mendoza\, PhD\nJust as we can distinguish between the sting of heat and the chill of cold\, our immune system is finely tuned to recognize and respond to a wide range of threats\, from viruses and bacteria to allergens and injury. This complex sensing relies on communication between diverse cell types\, including sensory neurons and immune cells\, to ensure responses are tailored to the specific challenge. In this free Front Row lecture\, assistant professor Alejandra Mendoza will explore how neuro-immune cellular circuits regulate inflammation\, pain\, and immunity. By bridging neuroscience and immunology\, her research is revealing how our bodies interpret signals from the environment to guide immune decisions\, from fighting infections to controlling tumor growth and chronic inflammatory diseases.Learn more at frontrow.scripps.edu.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-front-row-at-scripps-research-lecture-with-alejandra-mendoza-phd/
LOCATION:10620 John Jay Hopkins Dr\, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251024T095456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T095456Z
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SUMMARY:The Fronek Family Endowed Lecture "Developing and Applying Vascular Digital Twins"
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nCardiovascular health is central to both longevity and everyday quality of life\, yet individualized disease detection and proactive care remain elusive. High-fidelity circulatory simulations are emerging as a foundation for cardiovascular digital twins—patient-specific models that integrate clinical and wearable data to enable continuous\, non-invasive monitoring. In this talk\, I will introduce new multiphysics algorithms and heterogeneous computing strategies that make these simulations scalable\, highlight the longitudinal hemodynamic mapping framework (LHMF) for capturing months of circulatory dynamics\, and describe how we are coupling simulation outputs with wearable signals to detect early disease progression in real time. Finally\, I will show how these approaches extend beyond heart disease to applications such as heart failure monitoring and cancer cell transport\, laying the groundwork for proactive medicine. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio\n\nAmanda Randles is the Alfred Winborne Mordecai and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University\, where she also serves as Director of the Duke Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation. She holds courtesy appointments in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science\, Computer Science\, and Mathematics\, and is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute. Her research focuses on the development of patient-specific digital twin models that integrate high performance computing\, machine learning\, and multiscale biophysical simulations to enable proactive diagnosis and treatment of diseases ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer. She has published 121 peer-reviewed papers\, including in Science\, Nature Biomedical Engineering\, and Nature Digital Medicine\, and holds over hundred granted U.S. patents. Her contributions have been recognized with the ACM Prize in Computing\, the NIH Pioneer Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, the ACM Grace Hopper Award\, the Jack Dongarra Early Career Award\, and the inaugural Sony and Nature Women in Technology Award. She was named to the HPCwire People to Watch list in 2025\, is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors\, and has been honored as a World Economic Forum Young Scientist and one of MIT Technology Review’s Top 35 Innovators Under 35. Randles received her Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard University as a DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellow and NSF Fellow\, an M.S. in Computer Science from Harvard\, and a B.S. in Computer Science and Physics from Duke. Prior to graduate school\, she worked as a software engineer at IBM on the Blue Gene supercomputing team.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-fronek-family-endowed-lecture-developing-and-applying-vascular-digital-twins/
LOCATION:The FUNG Auditorium – PFBH\, The FUNG Auditorium - PFBH\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech & Life Sciences,Lecture,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251023T062555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T062555Z
UID:10013117-1761239700-1761244200@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: From Canvas to Customers: Designing Value that Works
DESCRIPTION:Ralph Morales III is a business development and strategy leader with 15+ years in innovation and finance. A former Stanford Executive Education lecturer\, he helps startups and global companies design and test business models using Lean Startup\, Design Thinking\, and the Value Proposition Canvas.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-from-canvas-to-customers-designing-value-that-works/
LOCATION:10065 Scholars Dr N\, 10065 Scholars Dr N\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Finance,Innovation,Lecture,Strategies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251016T053629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T053629Z
UID:10012932-1760634900-1760639400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Lean Lecture: Ideas That Matter: Crafting and Using Value Propositions
DESCRIPTION:Carl Brinker is the Senior Director\, Product & Integrated Marketing at LinkedIn. As a Brand and Product Marketer\, his goal is to build products and define value propositions that sit at the intersection of what people need and what our business can uniquely provide. In his career thus far\, he has taken those key ingredients and turned them into product innovation and integrated marketing plans in partnership with large cross-functional teams to drive growth.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lean-lecture-ideas-that-matter-crafting-and-using-value-propositions/
LOCATION:Rady School of Management – Otterson Hall 2s112 (MPR2)\, 10065 Scholars Drive North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Marketing & Growth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T011252
CREATED:20251013T070600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T070600Z
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SUMMARY:The Wealth Game Series Part VI: Financial Detox
DESCRIPTION:💵The Wealth Game Series Part VI \nJoin us on a topic “Clear the Hidden Blocks Holding You Back From Wealth“ \n🔥Wealth starts with mindset. In this honest and eye-opening session\, we’ll explore the beliefs\, habits\, and emotional patterns that silently hold people back from financial success. Learn how to identify and shift your money stories so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. \n📌“The Wealth Game” is a 12-part investor education series for professionals who are ready to stop playing small with their finances. Whether you’re new to investing or ready to level up\, this series will challenge what you’ve been taught\, demystify complex financial tools\, and give you a step-by-step roadmap to build your portfolio with clarity and confidence. \nThis is more than information. It’s your invitation to shift from income-driven to investment-driven — and start building the life and legacy you deserve.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-wealth-game-series-part-vi-financial-detox/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Investors & Funding,Lecture,Virtual
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