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SUMMARY:The Group-Encinitas: Feel Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join Us
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-group-encinitas-feel-good-friday-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:fox point farms\, 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane\, Encinitas\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T160000
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SUMMARY:UC San Diego Bioengineering Department 60th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating six decades of groundbreaking discovery\, impact & innovation! \n\n\n\n\nThe Shu Chien – Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at UC San Diego is gathering to commemorate 60 years of pioneering research\, education\, and impact on human health. This celebration underscores the department’s longstanding mission—“Bioengineering the future of humanity”—and highlights a decade‑spanning record of innovation\, from early tissue‑engineered constructs to today’s AI‑driven therapeutic design. \nRegistration opens: April 3\, 2026 \nAll participants\, before you register: Please review terms and liability agreement. \nVisit our event website for all the celebration details! \nFor guests wishing to attend BE Day on Thursday May 21\, 2026 – please RSVP HERE
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/uc-san-diego-bioengineering-department-60th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Atkinson Hall\, 3195 Voigt Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech & Life Sciences,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T083000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260430T045818Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Founders Walk at Misson Bay
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Question:\nWhat would shift for you if your best conversations happened before the day begins? \nFounders • Investors • Leaders • Builders \nStart your day with movement and connection. \nA moment to acknowledge wins\, ground in gratitude\,\nand step into meaningful conversation. \nMorning + movement shifts three things:\n– the nervous system stabilizes\n– social friction drops\n– clarity increases \nOne conversation here can shift\nhow you think\,\nwho you know\,\nand what you do next. \n📍We will meet at Superbloom in Mission Bay\, San Diego \n7:00 AM Drop in + intention setting \n7:10 AM Walk begins \nCome ready to walk.\n☕ Coffee available at Superbloom. \nThank you to Vibez 5D and community partners for supporting this gathering.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tech-founders-walk-at-misson-bay/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Superbloom Coffee & Juice\, 2688 E Mission Bay Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Funding,Leaders,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T104429Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Con San Diego: Investor Dinner
DESCRIPTION:​Whether you’re attending the Tech Con or not\, please join us for an exclusive\, invitation-only dinner in San Diego on Thursday\, May 21st — an intimate evening designed for meaningful conversations and genuine connections among investors and industry leaders. Space is limited\, and we look forward to welcoming you.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tech-con-san-diego-investor-dinner/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Investors & Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T112222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T112222Z
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SUMMARY:Security Night: Real WordPress Incidents and Hardening That Matters
DESCRIPTION:This month’s theme is Security Night: Real WordPress Incidents and Hardening That Matters. This is not a doom-and-gloom night\, and it’s not a sales pitch. It’s practical\, real-world WordPress security\, what actually goes wrong (plugins\, creds\, hosting\, supply chain\, misconfig\, “helpful” admin users)\, and what you can do to lower risk without turning your life into a checklist. \nDrinks will be provided. If you can’t arrive right at 6:00 PM\, that’s OK\, but please plan to be there by 6:30 PM when we kick things off. Space is limited\, so RSVP to reserve your spot. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM: Pre-Networking and WordPress Help Desk \n\nFood and drinks\nHelp desk table (bring your security questions)\nOptional: “Ask a security question anonymously” box (paper or QR)\n\n6:30 to 6:40 PM: Welcome \n\nQuick hello + format for the night\nWe’re currently lining up presenters and would love a few volunteers (lightning talks\, demos\, or short incident stories)\n\n6:40 to 7:10 PM: Lightning Talks (15 minutes each)\nWe’re looking for 2–3 volunteers (submit via Meetup comments or message the organizers) \n\nSuggested topics:\n“How WordPress sites actually get hacked”\n“The plugin supply chain: what’s real risk vs noise”\n“Hardening wp-admin without breaking clients”\n“Security basics agencies skip (and regret)”\n“WooCommerce security: fraud\, accounts\, and permissions”\nSpeakers: slides or demos encouraged\nEach talk: ~12 minutes presentation\, ~3 minutes Q&A\n\n7:10 to 7:20 PM: Break \n7:20 to 7:55 PM: Real Incident Teardowns (Interactive Session)\nWe’ll walk through 2–3 real-world incident scenarios (sanitized\, no naming and shaming): \n\nWhat happened (symptoms and timeline)\nRoot cause (what actually allowed it)\nContainment steps (what to do in the first hour)\nRecovery steps (cleanup\, restores\, password rotation\, review)\nPrevention (the few changes that would have stopped it)\n\nExample scenarios we can cover: \n\nStolen admin creds + no MFA\nVulnerable plugin + messy update strategy\nMalicious redirects injected via a rogue plugin/theme\nInfected uploads or backdoors hiding in plain sight\n\n7:55 to 8:10 PM: Hardening That Matters (The Short List)\nA fast\, opinionated checklist: \n\nMFA + role hygiene\nUpdates with a rollback plan\nBackups you’ve tested (and restores you’ve practiced)\nLeast privilege\, disable file editing\, limit admin exposure\nWAF/CDN basics and rate limiting\nMonitoring: what to alert on (and what to ignore)\n\n8:10 to 8:20 PM: Community Announcements & Closing \n\nUpcoming WordPress events and updates\nJob postings\, collaborations\, shoutouts\nNext meetup teaser\nWant to present or have event questions? Drop them in the Meetup comments.\n\n💡 If you’ve dealt with a WordPress security incident and are willing to share lessons learned (sanitized)\, even a 5-minute story is gold.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/security-night-real-wordpress-incidents-and-hardening-that-matters/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Web Application Security Project San Diego (OWASP-SD) - Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What we’re about\n\n\nThe Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501(c)(3) worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Our mission is to make software security visible\, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks. \nOver 30\,000 Subscribers – Over 140 Projects – Over 190 Chapters \n———————————– \nIf you wish to present at OWASP San Diego\, you can apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/eCbZU8Kn3mxIjxMt1 \nIf you wish to apply to our Slack channel\, you can apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/mNwzJZKs47iK5usG2
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/open-web-application-security-project-san-diego-owasp-sd-monthly-meeting-2-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Loma Hall\, Camino San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Software,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T200000
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CREATED:20251016T063213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T085433Z
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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/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Panera Bread\, 555 Broadway\, (Broadway & H/I St)\, Chula Vista\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Engineering & Developers,Software
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T111637Z
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SUMMARY:Start the long weekend early at Coronado Brewing!
DESCRIPTION:If exorbitant gas prices are keeping you from heading out early on a road trip this year\, come join us at Coronado Brewing in Bay Park to kick off your long weekend staycation! There’s a huge selection of beers on tap\, plus a few non-beers for the non-beer crowd\, and a truly great in-house food menu: https://order.toasttab.com/online/bay-park-coronado-brewing-company-1205-knoxville-street?diningOption=takeout. Save gas and take the trolley! Tecolote Station is right across the street.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/start-the-long-weekend-early-at-coronado-brewing/
LOCATION:Coronado Brewing Company Tasting Room\, 1205 Knoxville Street\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260414T065912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T065912Z
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SUMMARY:OpenClaw Architecture: From Tool‑Orchestrated Agents to Perception‑Aware Autonomous Systems
DESCRIPTION:Agentic AI systems are evolving from tool‑driven workflows into autonomous agents that can perceive\, react\, and operate in dynamic environments. This talk uses OpenClaw as a reference architecture to explore how agentic systems can move beyond single‑machine orchestration toward perception‑aware\, production‑ready deployments. \nWe begin with OpenClaw’s core design—gateway‑based orchestration\, tool execution\, and local‑first workflows—and examine its limitations when scaling toward real‑time\, autonomous behavior. From there\, we introduce architectural patterns for integrating perception signals and environment feedback\, enabling agents to reason and act in continuously changing contexts. \nThe session then covers key system challenges\, including state management\, observability\, and coordination\, along with practical approaches for scaling these systems across distributed environments. We conclude with concrete architectural principles for building robust\, perception‑aware agentic systems that combine infrastructure rigor\, extensible toolchains\, and real‑world responsiveness.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/openclaw-architecture-from-tool-orchestrated-agents-to-perception-aware-autonomous-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T200000
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Summit - SD Networking Events
DESCRIPTION:SD Networking Events – Entrepreneur Summit \n\n\n\n\n🚀 5th Annual Entrepreneur Summit – San Diego \nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nDON’T LIKE PAYPAL? GET TICKETS HERE: https://dmtc.kartra.com/checkout/summitevents \nGet ready for one of San Diego’s most anticipated entrepreneurial events of the year. \nThe 5th Annual Entrepreneur Summit brings together a powerful community of business owners\, founders\, startups\, and growth-minded professionals for an evening designed to help you scale faster\, connect smarter\, and think bigger. \nPart of the SD Networking Events 2026 Summit Series \, this high-energy experience is where opportunity meets action. \n💡 Why You Should Attend \nThis isn’t just another networking event—it’s a growth-focused experience built for entrepreneurs who are serious about leveling up. \n✔️ Learn from Top Entrepreneurs\nHear real-world strategies from successful founders and industry experts who are building\, scaling\, and thriving in today’s business landscape. \n✔️ High-Impact Networking\nConnect with a curated room of decision-makers\, innovators\, and collaborators—not just attendees. \n✔️ Actionable Business Insights\nWalk away with proven strategies in marketing\, lead generation\, AI\, automation\, and business growth—no fluff\, just results. \n✔️ Promote Your Business\nBuild visibility\, create partnerships\, and position yourself in front of a powerful local business community. \n🎤 What to Expect\n• Inspiring speaker sessions from top entrepreneurs\n• Expert insights on scaling\, marketing\, and innovation\n• Interactive networking before and after presentations\n• Access to sponsors\, resources\, and growth opportunities\n• A high-energy atmosphere designed to spark real connections \nEvents like this are known for delivering valuable connections\, practical insights\, and collaboration opportunities that drive real business growth. \n🎯 Who Should Attend\n• Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders\n• Small Business Owners\n• Coaches\, Consultants & Service Providers\n• Marketing & Sales Professionals\n• Anyone serious about growing their business and network \n⚡ Important Note \nSD Networking Events consistently hosts sold-out experiences across San Diego—and this summit will be no exception. \n🎟️ Capacity is limited. Secure your ticket now before pricing increases. \n🔥 Final Thought \nIf you’re looking to expand your network\, gain real-world strategies\, and surround yourself with people who are actually doing big things—this is where you need to be. \n👉 Join us on May 21st and take your business to the next level.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/entrepreneur-summit-sd-networking-events/
LOCATION:UC San Diego Park & Market\, UC San Diego Park & Market\, 1100 Market St\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T105630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T105630Z
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SUMMARY:CLS: Beakers & Brews SD
DESCRIPTION:Building a company takes more than capital and lab space. It takes community.\nThis new event series brings together CLS members\, startup leaders\, service providers\, and industry partners for an evening of learning and connection in a relaxed setting. Each gathering begins with a one-hour\, practical training session focused on timely topics for emerging and growing companies\, followed by informal networking over drinks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect \n\nA focused\, 60-minute training led by subject matter experts\nReal-world insights tailored to life sciences companies\nMeaningful connections with founders\, operators\, and partners\nA casual\, welcoming environment designed to spark conversation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nStartup founders and executives\nR&D and lab leaders\nOperations and finance teams\nService providers supporting life sciences
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/cls-beakers-brews-sd/
LOCATION:4242 Campus Point\, Ct\, 4242 Campus Point\, Ct\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260115T064821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T065039Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology. Our event will cover topics such as Machine Learning\, Ethereum\, Smart Contracts\, and how these innovations are shaping the future of Decentralized Systems & Applications. Whether you are a tech enthusiast\, developer\, or industry professional\, this event will offer valuable insights into the intersection of AI and Blockchain. \nIn this meetup\, we will dive deep into the potential of leveraging AI within Blockchain networks\, the impact of Cryptocurrency on decentralized systems\, and the evolution of Bitcoin in the digital landscape. From understanding the basics of Blockchain to exploring real-world applications of Smart Contracts\, this event is designed to cater to individuals at all levels of expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge about the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/artificial-intelligence-and-blockchain-discussion-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Blockchain,Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20251230T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/2026-05-21/
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:20260521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T102612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T102612Z
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SUMMARY:Nucleate San Diego Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:​Nucleate San Diego builds an inclusive\, scientist-led community that lowers the barrier to entrepreneurship. By providing free\, high-quality mentorship and programming\, we democratize access to venture creation and help more breakthrough ideas reach the world. \n​Join us for panels\, pitches\, and networking as we celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Activator Program! \n​Interested in supporting this event? Donate to the San Diego chapter here: https://nucleate.org/giving/ or reach out to sd@nucleate.org for sponsorship opportunities! \n​Agenda (Subject to Change): \n\n\n​12:30 – 1:15 Check-In \n\n\n​1:15 – 1:25 Opening Remarks \n\n\n​1:25 – 1:35 State of Nucleate \n\n\n​1:35 – 2:15 Activator Panel\, led by Nucleate Alumni \n\n\n​Title: “Building with Intention” \n\n\n​Panelists: Sural Ranamukhaarachchi\, Surya Srivastava\, Corey Dambacher\, Brett Garabedian \n\n\n​Moderator: Ian Newman \n\n\n\n\n​2:15 – 3:15 Networking & Vendor Tabling \n\n\n​3:15 – 4:30 Activator Finalist Pitches \n\n\n​Brainstorm Therapeutics \n\n\n​ATG Attack \n\n\n​Gaius Therapeutics \n\n\n​Eloquigen Biosciences \n\n\n​Cyclobiome \n\n\n​Theiphal Therapeutics \n\n\n​LivMira \n\n\n​Bendu Therapeutics \n\n\n\n\n​4:30 – 5:30 Networking & Vendor Tabling \n\n\n​5:30 – 6:10 Fireside Chat with Tim Scott\, President & CEO of Biocom \n\n\n​Title: “Evolution of Biotech in San Diego” \n\n\n​Moderator: Fred Grier \n\n\n\n\n​6:10 – 6:30 Awards Ceremony for Activator Finalists \n\n\n​6:30 – 8:30 Reception & Vendor Tabling
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/nucleate-san-diego-demo-day/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Demo,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T131500
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T102248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T102248Z
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SUMMARY:ISACA: The Agent Economy Is Here. Your Board Is Not Ready. Why Agentic AI Demands More Than an API Wrapper
DESCRIPTION:Agentic AI is not a future scenario. It is operating inside enterprise systems today\, executing transactions\, negotiating contracts\, and accessing data pipelines without human intervention at every step. Most organizations are deploying capability faster than they are building the controls to govern it. That gap is where material risk lives. \nThis session examines what the agentic economy requires from boards\, audit committees\, and internal audit leaders. It covers the structural shift from recommending AI to acting AI\, the identity and credential risks most audit frameworks have not yet addressed\, why existing governance standards — COSO\, COBIT\, SOX ITGC — were not built for continuously operating autonomous systems\, and the four governance exposures internal audit cannot afford to defer. The session draws on formal verification research\, named industry deployments\, and a published practitioner framework to give attendees a concrete basis for action. \nAttendees will leave with a pre-deployment governance checklist\, an accountability mapping structure for agentic workflows\, board-level questions to bring back to their organizations\, and a maturity model for assessing where their audit function stands today. The CAE who establishes agentic AI as a formal audit domain in 2025 and 2026 is not following the profession. They are leading it. August 2\, 2026 is the EU AI Act enforcement date for high-risk AI systems. For many in this room\, the governance work is already overdue. \nSPEAKER: Tibyasa Matovu\, Chief Audit Officer | Founder at Wahoo Audit | AAIA\, CISA \nTibyasa Matovu is a chief audit and risk executive with 20 years governing enterprise risk\, regulatory accountability\, and control integrity across complex financial services environments. He is the founder of Wahoo Audit\, a principal-led AI governance and internal audit advisory practice. Tibyasa advises boards and executives on the governance implications of frontier technology and positions internal audit as a strategic trust architecture function. \nHe holds AAIA and CISA credentials and is completing the Securities Industry Institute Executive Education Program at Wharton. His expertise spans agentic AI governance\, AI-enabled audit transformation\, enterprise turnaround\, and ITGC in cloud and SaaS environments. He has operated across OCC\, FINRA\, SEC\, and energy sector regulatory environments. \nVisit Tibyasa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tibyasa-matovu/ \nDETAILS:\nDate: Thursday\, May 21\nTime: 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.\nLocation: In-Person and Online via Zoom\nCPE: 1 \nON PREMISES\nXiFin\, Inc.\n12225 El Camino Real\nSan Diego\, CA 92130\nAttendance capacity is limited to 50 \nONLINE\nOnline access is available via the chapter’s Zoom account (registration below).\nAttendance capacity is 500
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/isaca-the-agent-economy-is-here-your-board-is-not-ready-why-agentic-ai-demands-more-than-an-api-wrapper/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20240801T092335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170102Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Networking & Success: Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite
DESCRIPTION:“Coffee\, Networking\, and the Path to Success.” This gathering is the perfect arena for business owners eager to widen their network\, real estate aficionados keen on uncovering the newest investment tactics\, and budding entrepreneurs on the quest for success. It’s an inviting platform to share your journey\, soak up wisdom from sector specialists\, and forge meaningful ties to boost your professional trajectory. \nOur sessions are centered around engaging discussions on crafting a lucrative enterprise\, mastering growth strategies\, and evolving into an accomplished professional. Tackle the barriers to success\, including overcoming doubt and harnessing your sales and business development talents for mutual enhancement. This meetup is not just an event; it’s a stepping stone to broadening your horizons\, making impactful connections\, and setting forth on a triumphant path in your personal and career pursuits.\nJoin us at the serene cove wood in Mission Bay\, where like-minded spirits unite. Embrace this chance to enrich your knowledge and network and navigate your way to success. See you there!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/coffee-networking-success-entrepreneurs-and-investors-unite/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:San Diego Mission Bay Resort\, 1775 E Mission Bay Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Entrepreneurs,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
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SUMMARY:ASIS SD: The Horizon of Intelligence: A panel on Cloud & Analytics
DESCRIPTION:The transition from “simple surveillance” to “actionable intelligence” is no longer a future concept—it is a current operational necessity. Please join us for an exclusive Lunch & Learn at the iconic Hotel del Coronado for a deep dive into the technologies transforming the physical security landscape. \nThis isn’t just a technical overview; it’s a peer-led exploration of how high-stakes environments are leveraging the cloud to unlock the true power of analytics. We are bringing together a distinguished panel of Security Practioners and Industry leading end-customers to discuss the friction\, the triumphs\, and the practical ROI of shifting to a data-first security strategy. \nKey Discussion Points\n\n\n\nThe Practicality of Analytics: Moving beyond the hype to see how edge and server-side analytics solve real-world safety and operational challenges. \n\n\nThe Power of the Cloud: Why a cloud-native or hybrid approach is the catalyst for scalable\, accessible\, and future-proof security. \n\nLessons from the Field: Real-world anecdotes from security leaders managing complex\, high-traffic environments.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/asis-sd-the-horizon-of-intelligence-a-panel-on-cloud-analytics/
LOCATION:Hotel Del Coronado\, 1500 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Analytics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T095822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T095822Z
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SUMMARY:Bioengineering Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bioengineering Day is an annual event that celebrates UC San Diego’s top-ranked bioengineering department. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all UCSD affiliated students\, staff\, and faculty. You do not need to register to attend. \nIf you are interested in Judging Senior Designs for BE-Day 2026\, sign up in this interest form: https://forms.gle/dzXx5hZghgHNbPZE8 \nAttend UCSD’s largest Bioengineering event of the year: Bioengineering Day! This event brings together 400+ students\, industry professionals\, and faculty for a full day of innovation\, networking\, and celebration of Bioengineering. Each year\, Seniors\, BS/MS\, and graduate students within the Bioengineering program present their year-long capstone projects at BE day. Industry judges\, faculty\, students\, and other visitors provide feedback to these amazing projects. \nAdditionallly\, we host a keynote speaker\, the last round of quizbowl\, and free food for all attendees! Join us in this momentous event to celebrate UCSD’s Bioengineering\, coinciding with the 60th year anniversary of the department.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/bioengineering-day-2026/
LOCATION:Price Center West\, 3135 Matthews Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech & Life Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260430T090156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T090156Z
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding: Troubleshooting and Debugging
DESCRIPTION:Things break. That is not a sign you are doing it wrong. It is the most normal part of building with AI coding tools. The difference between someone who gives up and someone who ships is knowing what to do when the output is wrong\, the app stops working\, or you are stuck in a loop where the same fix keeps failing. \nThis session gives you a practical toolkit for diagnosing problems\, communicating issues to the AI effectively\, and recovering without starting over. You will work through real troubleshooting scenarios and practice the techniques on your own project. \nWhat You Will Learn \n•      Reading error messages. They look intimidating but they almost always tell you exactly what went wrong. You will learn to extract the useful information without needing to understand the code. \n•      Describing problems clearly. “It does not work” gets you nowhere. You will learn how to describe what you expected\, what happened instead\, and what changed. \n•      When to refine vs. when to restart. Sometimes you can fix it in place. Sometimes the conversation has gone stale and a fresh start solves the problem instantly. You will learn to recognize which situation you are in. \n•      Managing context window issues. When the AI starts “forgetting” things or producing lower quality output\, it is usually a context problem. You will learn how to keep conversations focused and when to start a new one. \n•      Checkpoint thinking. How to save your progress before making changes so you always have a known good state to fall back to. \nWhat You Will Walk Away With \n•      A troubleshooting playbook you can use every time something breaks. \n•      Practice diagnosing and fixing real issues in your own project. \n•      Confidence that getting stuck is normal and recoverable. \nPrerequisites \nThis session assumes you have some experience building with AI coding tools. You will get the most out of it if: \n•      You have built something with an AI coding tool\, even something small. \n•      You have experienced something breaking or not working as expected (most people have by this point). \nWhat to Bring \n•      A laptop with a browser (all tools we use are web-based) \n•      A project you are working on or want to start \n•      Your current project\, especially any parts that are giving you trouble \nPart of the From Prototype to Product Series \nThis is Session 1 of 10 in the Vibe Coding: From Prototype to Product workshop series. Each session stands alone\, but the full series is designed as a progression from first build to finished product. \nFull series ticket holders get access to all 10 sessions\, weekly lab sessions for live troubleshooting\, recordings of every session\, and Founder Guide community access. Full series: $480 (10 sessions for the price of 8). Visit the series page for details. \nAlready have a series ticket? Enter your promo code at checkout to register for free. \nAbout the Facilitator \nTodd Bashor is the founder of Founder Guide and has 25 years of experience building and scaling software products at ServiceNow\, FICO\, and Intuit. He co-founded NewRocket in 2017 and led it through hypergrowth to acquisition in 2022. He now works with early-stage founders on product validation\, traction\, and go-to-market strategy. \nTodd has been coding with AI for over two years and has mentored multiple non-technical founders through building their first MVPs with vibe coding tools.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibe-coding-troubleshooting-and-debugging/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Coding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T111500
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260501T213440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T213440Z
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SUMMARY:Steal Like A Founder
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\nAs builders and entrepreneurs we want to always be innovating; but most brainstorming begins (and ends) in the same obvious places: domain expertise\, market and industry trends\, and whatever everyone else is doing. You end up with slightly better versions of the same idea. \nThis hands-on workshop introduces a brand new approach: strategic creative theft. \nLearn how to find patterns across unrelated industries\, technologies\, cultures\, behaviors\, and business models\, then translate those patterns into practical ideas for your own ventures. Through fast-paced exercises\, real problem solving\, and AI-assisted exploration\, you’ll practice expanding your “theft radius” far beyond familiar domains. \nUsing a dedicated tool\, we will use AI not just to polish ideas\, but to provoke better ones: to surface analogies\, challenge assumptions\, remix business models\, and view problems from unexpected angles. \nIdeal for entrepreneurs\, founders\, product folks\, marketers\, and innovation-minded professionals looking to develop sharper ideas without waiting for inspiration to strike. \nBring a real business\, product\, customer\, or growth challenge you are working on. And leave with fresh angles\, usable prompts\, and a repeatable method for turning outside inspiration into practical next moves. Have your phone or laptop handy for working. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn a repeatable framework for creative problem solving: Discover how to break down a business challenge\, identify its underlying pattern\, and search across unrelated industries or domains for useful analogies.\nUse AI as a creative accelerant: Practice using AI as more than a productivity tool\, that helps you expand your “theft radius\,” generate unexpected comparisons\, and find ideas outside your own expertise or market.\nDevelop the theft mindet: Gain the skills needed for pattern recognition in a human-AI world that is effective and solves real problems.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/steal-like-a-founder/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260521T095257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T095257Z
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SUMMARY:May 21 - Women in AI Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hear talks from experts on the latest topics in AI\, ML\, and computer vision on May 21. \nDate\, Time and Location \nMay 21\, 2026\n9 – 11 AM pacific\nOnline. Register for the Zoom! \nBeyond Models: LLM-Guided Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Wireless Systems \nReinforcement learning agents often perform well in simulation but break down when deployed in real\, non-stationary\, constraint-driven environments such as wireless systems. This work explores using large language models not as annotators or reward hacks\, but as a reasoning layer that guides RL decision-making with domain logic\, scenario interpretation\, and adaptive constraints. \nWe present an architecture where the LLM provides structured\, high-level advisory signals while the RL policy remains the final action authority to avoid hallucination-driven failures. Early experiments show that this hybrid setup improves robustness under distribution shifts and complex constraint scenarios where standard RL collapses. The goal is not to replace RL with LLMs\, but to combine learning and reasoning into a more deployable control-intelligence framework. \nAbout the Speaker \nFatemeh Lotfi is a Ph.D. researcher focused on integrating large language models and reinforcement learning for adaptive wireless control systems. Her work targets the limitations of classical RL under real-world uncertainty by introducing reasoning-driven guidance mechanisms using LLMs. She has contributed to multiple AI-for-infrastructure projects\, including advanced O-RAN automation. \nResponsible and Ethical AI in Healthcare: Building Trustworthy and Inclusive Intelligent Systems \nIn this session\, I will discuss how Responsible AI principles: including fairness\, transparency\, accountability\, and reliability can be practically embedded into healthcare AI systems. Key discussion points will include: \n\nAddressing bias and equity challenges in healthcare datasets and model training.\nBuilding explainable and interpretable AI to strengthen clinician trust and adoption.\nEnsuring ethical deployment of generative AI models within regulated healthcare environments.\nEstablishing governance frameworks for data privacy\, model monitoring\, and regulatory compliance.\n\nAbout the Speaker \nJahnavi Kachhia is the Global Product Owner\, AI & ML at Abbott\, leading large-scale AI initiatives for the FreeStyle Libre platform to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Previously at Meta’s Reality Labs\, she advanced AR/VR innovation and LLM-based intelligent systems. An active contributor to the AI research community\, she serves on the IJCAI 2025 Program Committee and reviews for AAAI\, IJCNN\, and IEEE conferences. \nAI Applications in Drug Repurposing \nDrug repurposing is increasingly important because it offers a faster\, lower-cost path to therapeutic discovery compared to de novo drug development\, especially in oncology where many cancers still lack effective targeted options. In under-studied cancers such as endometrial cancer\, the challenge is often a lack of large\, high-quality clinical or response datasets\, making purely data-dependent approaches difficult to scale reliably. This motivates combining data-independent strategies (e.g.\, pathway- and mechanism-driven modeling) with data-dependent learning when interaction evidence is available. A practical and scalable direction is drug–target interaction (DTI) prediction\, where AI models can leverage molecular and protein representations to prioritize mechanistically plausible drug candidates for repurposing. \nAbout the Speaker \nMadhurima Mondal’s academic journey has been shaped by strong foundations in mathematical and scientific problem-solving\, including multiple national-level achievements such as Regional Mathematics Olympiad (RMO)\, NTSE\, and the KVPY fellowship. She completed my B.Tech and M.Tech in Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering from IIT Kharagpur\, and I am currently a PhD candidate in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University\, \nMapping to Belonging: How Ethically Governed AI Can Make Real Places More Accessible\, Legible\, and Human \nCan AI help people belong in the places where they live\, work\, travel\, and get together? \nThis talk explores that question through real-world work at the intersection of accessibility\, computer vision mapping\, civic data\, and ethically governed AI. I will show how AI can support the collection and interpretation of pedestrian accessibility data\, reduce the burden of documenting barriers\, and help transform lived experience into structured information that can be used across routing tools\, planning systems\, and public decision-making. I will also argue that public-interest AI only works when it is governed well. In accessibility work\, the risks are clear: over-averaging\, hidden bias\, false completeness\, and systems that optimize for efficiency while overlooking the people most affected by missing or poor-quality data. Ethically governed AI must therefore be designed to preserve local context\, support transparency\, include community participation\, and make room for experiences that conventional systems often ignore. \nAbout the Speaker \nAnat Caspi is Director of the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology at the University of Washington\, where she leads research and public-interest technology efforts focused on accessibility\, mobility\, and inclusive transportation data.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/may-21-women-in-ai-meetup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260423T054934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T054934Z
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SUMMARY:TechCon SoCal 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Premier Innovation & Investment Conference in San Diego\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTechCon SoCal 2026 is more than just a technology conference; it’s where the future of innovation meets investment opportunities. Set in the heart of San Diego\, this premier technology event brings together industry leaders\, forward-thinking entrepreneurs\, and business investors to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence\, consumer tech\, digital health\, and more—making TechCon SoCal 2026 the region’s flagship investment conference. Whether you’re a startup looking to network\, an investor exploring business investment opportunities\, or a founder comparing small business conferences for growth\, TechCon SoCal offers a dynamic platform to foster collaboration and real outcomes.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/techcon-socal-2026/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260121T063239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T063320Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Arduino Enthusiasts
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at our monthly meeting. 7pm on the third Wednesday. The Escape Room Steal & Escape graciously allow us to use their space. Please enter through the door under the “A | ROYALE WEAR” sign.\nLat/Lon 32°39’35.6″N 117°06’09.1″W\nGoogle Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zGrMUfKtBgo1rtnc8 \nTonight —\nWe will continue with the development of the low-power PCB arduino project: \n\ndemonstrate programming the WeAct STM32G431CB boards and as time allows: 2) drive the OLED display\, 3) Explore low power modes of the STM32G431CB\n\nBring your WeAct dev kit! \nWhat we’re about\nThe purpose of this groups is to share ideas\, experiences\, projects\, and code for Arduino-based electronics.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-arduino-enthusiasts-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Steal and Escape\, 2602 Transportation Ave Suite A\, National City\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering & Developers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260520T085328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T085328Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum 2.0 - Online and In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Quantum 2.0: Computing\, Communications\, Sensors & Workforce Development \nQuantum 2.0 harnesses superposition\, entanglement\, teleportation and coherence in large-scale systems—such as quantum computers\, networks and sensors—that move beyond the single-system capabilities of Quantum 1.0\, which had the transistor as its basis. The Second Quantum Revolution is using these principles to drive innovations in the four major areas of: quantum computing\, quantum communication\, quantum sensing and metrology\, and quantum materials and devices. \nQuantum computing is poised to solve certain complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers\, while quantum cryptography offers unparalleled security for data transmission and storage. Advancements in quantum sensing and metrology are enabling ultra-precise measurements\, crucial for fields such as healthcare\, defence\, and navigation. Progress in quantum materials and devices will drive innovation across the other three verticals. \nThis presentation will provide a high level overview of these topics\, including some of the major players in government\, industry\, nonprofits and academia. The last section of this presentation will focus on the workforce needed to expand Quantum 2.0 globally and how you might enter this amazing field. \nOnline Registration and additional info: https://ossc.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=239344&item_id=2938883 \nThis meeting will be held in person at the Knobbe Martens’ Irvine offices (2040 Main St # 14 Irvine\, CA). The doors will open at 6:30 PM for networking. Announcements and the presentation will begin at 7:00 PM. Parking validation will be provided to attendees. \nIn-Person Registration via the Orange County ACM Meetup Group https://www.meetup.com/acm-oc/events/313453170/ \nAbout the Speaker\nDonn M. Silberman is an SPIE Fellow\, Optica Senior Member Emeritus and Past & Current President & Fellow of the Optical Society of Southern California. He has provided technical engineering\, management\, and education to many precision optics and optical instrument companies and educational entities in Southern California for 40 years. Since retiring in Feb. 2021\, he has been focusing on quantum science education for people of all ages. \nMr. Silberman holds a BS in Engineering Physics from the Univ. of Arizona (1983 – Honors in Physics) and an MS in Technology Management from Pepperdine University (1994). He was the Society of Physics Students president of the Univ. of Arizona Chapter from 1981-1983 and an Associate Counselor during the 1983-1984 academic year.\nHe founded the Optics Institute of Southern California in 2003 and maintains a personal website\, that chronicles his optics education and outreach activities. A complete bio is on the OSSC website here. (Now the Quantum Optics Institute of Southern California)
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/quantum-2-0-online-and-in-person/
LOCATION:Knobbe Martens\, 3579 Valley Centre Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Communication System,Computer Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260520T063827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T063827Z
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SUMMARY:GIS Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Learn how GIS professionals are using mapping technology and spatial data to solve real-world challenges across different industries. \n\n\n\n\nGIS Networking Night brings together GIS professionals\, students\, researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and industry leaders for an evening of insightful discussion\, hands-on learning\, and meaningful connection. Through an engaging panel conversation\, attendees will hear directly from professionals working across industries including environmental science\, urban planning\, public health\, infrastructure\, emergency management\, business intelligence\, and conservation. Panelists will share how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial technologies are transforming the way organizations analyze data\, make decisions\, and solve real-world challenges. \nThe event concludes with an open networking reception\, providing participants the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals while expanding their network within the GIS and tech ecosystem. \nLight Food & Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/gis-networking-night/
LOCATION:San Diego College of Continuing Education\, 4343 Ocean View Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260520T065947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T065947Z
UID:10018545-1779300000-1779307200@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Entrepreneurs Summit Presents UBRC Non-Profit Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Calling all non-profiit founders to come meet to talk about collaboration\, funding\, and how the chamber can help!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/emerging-entrepreneurs-summit-presents-ubrc-non-profit-meet-up/
LOCATION:Southeastern Live Well Center\, 5101 Market Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Entrepreneurs,Summit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260429T081649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T084949Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Sunset Walk
DESCRIPTION:Looking to meet cool people in tech without the whole “networking event” thing? \nJoin us for a laid-back sunset walk with founders\, engineers\, AI builders\, and curious minds from the local tech scene. No pitches\, no presentations—just good people\, fresh air\, and real conversations. \nWe’ll meet at Superbloom\, grab a coffee if you want\, and head out for a relaxed ~1 hour walk by the bay as the sun sets. \nWhat to expect: \n– A scenic sunset walk with a smart\, ambitious crowd \n– Casual\, genuine conversations (no selling\, no pressure) \n– Talk tech\, AI\, startups\, hobbies—or whatever you’re into \n– Easy ~1 hour walk at a relaxed pace \nSome of the best connections happen when you’re not trying too hard. This is one of those spaces. \nBring a friend\, or come solo. You’ll meet people either way. \n📍 Details \nWhere: Superbloom (Mission Bay) \nWhen: 6:00 PM PST \nDuration: ~1 hour \nWhat to bring: Comfortable shoes\, good energy \nEvenings like this are exactly why we live here. See you out there. 🌅 \nWe’re using Ven — see who’s coming\, what they’re working on\, and connect before or after.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-tech-sunset-walk/
LOCATION:Superbloom Mission Bay\, 2688 E Mission Bay Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Conversation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260520T064150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T064150Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0 - San Diego\, CA 92121
DESCRIPTION:A night of dinner and networking with founders and investors. \nNote that this event is exclusively for startup founders and investors. Please do not bring uninvited guests\, make an intro (membership@startuphaven.com)\, and we’ll get them set up. \n​​What You Need to Know \n​​For everyone: \n​​This is not an event just for poker players\, but for players and non-players of poker alike. \n​​Please come just to enjoy the food and drinks. \n​​For our poker players: \n​​MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH\, buy-in starts at $10. \n​​Beginner poker players are encouraged to attend:\nThis is a friendly\, inclusive game of low-stakes poker. \n​​Random and Guaranteed Poker Seats: In the event that more than 40 attendees want to play poker\, Level 2 members will be settled first and then we will cut cards for the remaining seats. \n​​Details on the poker game can be found here: Poker Basics Webpage \n​​If you’re new to Startup Haven events\, familiarize yourself with the details by reviewing the Startup Haven Event Basics \nInclusivity Note: \n​​We strongly encourage women\, people of color\, and individuals from all under-recognized groups to join us. We acknowledge that poker\, as well as the tech and startup community\, has historically been male-dominated. However\, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and players. \n​​Your presence enriches the experience for everyone\, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our poker community is diverse\, respectful\, and inclusive. \n​​Read here\, here and here for more about why we play poker at Startup Haven\, and believe that poker is for everyone. \n​​What to Expect \n​​Dinner and Networking \n​​Dinner is casual and catered\, available at 5:30 or whenever you arrive. Serve yourself when you arrive and enjoy a drink while mingling or sitting. We strive to provide delicious food with a vegetarian option. “No pizza” rule. \n​​Ask and Offer \n​​This is a quick and optional activity that gives people the opportunity to introduce themselves\, and share their “ask” and their “offer” to the community. We can all offer expertise\, introductions\, or experience. \n​​Host: Startup Haven \n​​Startup Haven Ventures is a pre-seed venture fund backed by its 19-year-strong\, members-only national network exclusively for full-time\, venture-scale founders and active investors. \nOur gatherings provide a private space—no service providers allowed—where founders and investors can exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships. \nIn our San Diego chapter\, we will be hosting a monthly dinner and an inclusive poker night\, plus virtual programs like Office Hours and Pitch Coaching to connect founders nationwide. Learn more at startuphaven.com. \nStartup Haven Premium Events: Founders Dinner and Startup Poker 2.0 \n​​This event is free for Startup Haven Level 1 & Level 2 members\, but Level 0 members have a cost of $10.00. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events for free\, upgrade to Level 1 ($10/month) or Level 2 ($30/month) here:  UPGRADE \n​​Startup Haven events are (usually) exclusively for our founder and investor members. \n​​If you are interested in joining Startup Haven as a free member\, you can indicate that in your registration questions! \n​​Safety Concerns \nIf you have safety concerns and would like someone to accompany you to your vehicle\, we would be happy to accommodate you\, just let one of our team members know or email us in advance at membership@startuphaven.com. Thank you! \nIf you are sick\, or have loved ones that are vulnerable\, please consider coming to future events instead. \n​​Sponsors Make it Happen \n​​Startup Haven and these events would not be possible without the support of our awesome sponsors.  They buy all the food\, drinks\, poker chips\, cards\, trophies\, etc. so please thank them when you see them.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/founders-dinner-poker-2-0-san-diego-ca-92121/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Investors & Funding,Networking,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T010314
CREATED:20260520T075235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T075235Z
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SUMMARY:SD ISSA - InfoSec Networking Happy Hour (May)
DESCRIPTION:Please Register via our main Event Calendar Platform:\nLuma: Register Here \n​ISSA San Diego Networking Happy Hour is back in May – Sunshine or Gray skies – Come out and join us either way! \nAnyone is welcome to attend this event!\nAll SD ISSA events are included with Membership…\n– Take advantage & Become a Member Today! \nLocation: Coronado Brewing (Bay Park)\n1205 Knoxville St\, San Diego\, CA 92110 \n\nFood & Beverages Included\n\nTime: 5:30 – 8:00 pm \n​Get out of the house to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals\, gain some professional development\, and have some well-deserved fun at this month’s Happy Hour!\n​We look forward to seeing you there. \n**Interested in Sponsoring? Please contact sponsorship@sdissa.org.** \nISSA Membership & Inquiries\nBecome a member and start attending our meetings & events for FREE! Please Join Today!\nIf you have a job opening to highlight\, please contact us at [recording@sdissa.org](mailto:recording@sdissa.org)\nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, please contact us at [sponsorship@sdissa.org](mailto:sponsorship@sdissa.org) \nPlease Register via our main Event Calendar Platform:\nhttps://lu.ma/sdissa
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sd-issa-infosec-networking-happy-hour-may/
LOCATION:Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room\, 1205 Knoxville St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour For Good with Solana Beach Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Cheers to connection and community!  We’re excited to invite you to an informal happy hour with the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday\, May 20th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Culture Brewing in Solana Beach. Whether you’re a longtime BFG member\, North County local\, or just curious about the work we do to empower San Diego’s local businesses\, this is the perfect opportunity to build authentic relationships\, unwind with purpose-driven people\, and meet members of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce. \nFood from Sandbagger BBQ plus beverages are available for purchase – just bring yourself\, your curiosity\, and a friend or two. \nPlease RSVP so we know how many people to expect. \nSee you at happy hour for conversations that are good for business and good for our community!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/happy-hour-for-good-with-solana-beach-chamber/
LOCATION:Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach\, 111 S Cedros Ave Suite 200\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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