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SUMMARY:A Global Vision of the Future of Lawmaking Empowered by Systems Engineering (Weds\, 20 May 2026\, 5:30-7pm PT)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on May 20th\, 2026\, at 5:45pm Pacific Time for a HYBRID presentation on recent advancements on the application of systems engineering to lawmaking. \nThis presentation is the precursor for the upcoming SELAW presentation at the 2026 INCOSE International Symposium (IS) in Japan! This presentation will be held at Anny’s Burgers in Kearny Mesa (San Diego). \nMAIN INFORMATION \nDate: Wednesday\, 20 May 2026\, 5:30-7:00pm Pacific Time (presentation starts at 6pm) \nLocation: Anny’s Burgers\, 5375 Kearny Villa Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92123 (Google Maps) \nCost: Free! Attendees are welcome to order from Anny’s\, and the chapter will subsidize $10 toward each INCOSE Member’s bill. RSVP below. (RSVP) \nRemote: This presentation will be broadcast live on Zoom. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://incose-org.zoom.us/j/86588804611?pwd=Flr2z8NsndNFlgT8kBX60etbJrbGzM.1 \nMeeting ID: 865 8880 4611\nPasscode: 021001 \nBy Phone: 1-669-444-9171 (same meeting ID and password) \nSYNOPSIS \nFounded in 2022\, the INCOSE Systems Engineering and Lawmaking (SELAW) Working Group was created to help apply disciplined\, proven systems engineering processes to lawmaking to enable the efficient and consistent development of local\, regional\, and national laws. \nINCOSE members in Japan\, Mongolia\, France\, and the United States are actively collaborating to advance this common vision. This includes the application of SE practices to governance in Japan\, validating the quality of laws in Mongolia using AI tools\, and developing a universal law risk model within the SELAW WG. \nTonight’s presentation will open with a concise assessment of key deficiencies in current lawmaking practices. The discussion will then highlight the practical benefits of using SE in lawmaking\, to include improved problem-solving\, greater consistency\, and reduced unintended consequences. The presentation will conclude with concrete examples of countries already taking steps toward this vision\, demonstrating SELAW’s meaningful progress. \nPresentation Authors: \n\nJohn Wood\, PhD – Science of Laws Institute (US)\nDavid Schrunk\, MD – Science of Laws Institute (US) (Presenter)\nMaximiliano Marzetti\, JD – IÉSEG School of Management (France)\nYoshiko Ohno – Keio University (Japan)\nBayaraa Batsaikhan – TUS Engineering Corporation (Mongolia)\nJargal Dugar – TUS Engineering Corporation (Mongolia)
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/a-global-vision-of-the-future-of-lawmaking-empowered-by-systems-engineering-weds-20-may-2026-530-7pm-pt/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Engineering & Developers,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:The Front Row at Scripps Research: lecture with Michael Erb\, 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\n\nClose encounters: Designing drugs that recruit the cell’s own machinery to fight cancer and beyond with Michael Erb\, PhD\nSome of the most devastating diseases are driven by proteins that cannot be targeted with conventional drugs. Scientists are now discovering ways to control disease by recruiting the cell’s own machinery to tackle this challenge. In this free Front Row lecture\, Associate Professor Michael Erb will take the audience inside the cell to explain how his team is developing “proximity” drugs. Erb’s innovation has implications to change how scientists and cells join forces to fight against breast\, prostate and blood cancers. Join us to learn how proximity drugs can eliminate proteins\, rewire essential cellular pathways\, and enable researchers to target previously “undruggable” proteins. \nAbout Scripps Research \nCommitted to unraveling the intricacies of the human body and translating our discoveries into tangible global impact\, Scripps Research is consistently ranked among the most influential non-profit research institutes in the world. Throughout our 100-year history\, our scientists have expanded the boundaries of scientific understanding and played a pivotal role in the development of 18 FDA-approved medicines that have impacted the lives of countless individuals worldwide. \nThe Front Row lecture series\, now in its ninth season\, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Many of these breakthroughs are the result of years of tireless work—made possible by the support of our community. \nAs we enter another century of science changing life at Scripps Research\, our focus remains the same: fueling world-class fundamental and translational research to accelerate the development of medical advances for the benefit of human health.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-front-row-at-scripps-research-lecture-with-michael-erb-phd/
LOCATION:10620 John Jay Hopkins Dr\, 10620 John Jay Hopkins Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Who Owns AI? Data\, Land\, and Planetary Futures
DESCRIPTION:Design@Large is a UC San Diego course powered by The Design Lab that is open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Series\nArtificial intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or technical infrastructure—it is embedded in classrooms\, creative practice\, healthcare systems\, communication platforms\, and planetary-scale infrastructures. As AI systems move from experimental tools to everyday companions\, decision-makers\, and mediators of social life\, the question is no longer whether AI will shape our future\, but how—and by whom. \nAt the Design Lab\, we approach AI not simply as an algorithmic achievement\, but as a fundamentally human-centered design challenge. Intelligent systems must be technically robust\, yet responsive to lived experience; powerful at scale\, yet grounded in context; innovative\, yet attentive to equity and responsibility. Across seven sessions\, Design@Large in Spring 2026 brings together leading voices from research\, industry\, education\, law\, health\, and the arts to explore how AI is designed\, deployed\, governed\, and experienced in real-world settings. From generative AI in education and music to embodied intelligence in XR\, from disability justice and communication to sustainable computing and Indigenous data sovereignty\, and from personal AI companions to value-based care in health systems\, the series examines AI where it meets people\, institutions\, and infrastructures. \nRather than treating AI as a purely technical system\, we frame it as a site of negotiation among human values\, institutional incentives\, cultural norms\, and material conditions. Each session pairs scholars\, practitioners\, and industry leaders to interrogate how design decisions shape agency\, creativity\, trust\, access\, and care at scale. \nDesign@Large is open to the broader public and livestreamed online\, while also serving as a core seminar for over 100 undergraduate and graduate students at UC San Diego. Together\, we ask: What does it mean to design AI responsibly? How do we ensure that intelligent systems amplify human capability without reproducing harm? And how can design guide AI toward more just\, inclusive\, and sustainable futures? \n\n\n\n\nAbout this Talk\nAI systems rely on vast material infrastructures—data\, energy\, land\, and labor—that are unevenly distributed and often obscured from view. This session examines ownership and sovereignty in AI from technical\, environmental\, and Indigenous perspectives. By connecting sustainable computing\, climate-scale machine learning\, and data sovereignty\, the discussion asks who benefits from AI systems\, who bears their costs\, and how planetary futures are shaped through design and governance decisions. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nJosiah Hester is a Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) associate professor of computing at Georgia Tech\, where he leads the Center for Advancing Responsible Computing and serves on the leadership team of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. He also co-directs the STRONG Manoomin Collective\, an Indigenous-led NSF-funded effort focused on cyberinfrastructure and sovereignty. His research spans sustainable computing\, with applications in health wearables\, interactive devices\, environmental sensing\, and culturally engaged education\, supported by agencies like NSF\, NIH\, and ARPAH. Among other awards\, he was recently named a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from the Biden administration in 2025\, and his work has earned recognition in top venues and media outlets\, including Scientific American\, Popular Science\, and the Wall Street Journal. \nBharathan Balaji is a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon working on reinforcement learning and large-scale AI systems. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from University of California\, San Diego\, where he developed foundational technologies for smart buildings\, including interoperable data models now used globally by major industry vendors. His work spans machine learning\, sustainability\, and real-world system deployment. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications across leading venues\, including Nature Scientific Data\, Applied Energy\, and Environmental Science & Technology. \nKeolu Fox\, Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) is an assistant professor at University of California\, San Diego\, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology\, the Global Health Program\, the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute\, the Climate Action Lab\, and the Indigenous Futures Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Genome Sciences from the University of Washington\, Seattle (2016). Dr. Fox’s multi-disciplinary research interests include genome sequencing\, genome engineering\, computational biology\, evolutionary genetics\, paleogenetics\, and Indigenizing biomedical research. His primary research focuses on questions of functionalizing genomics\, testing theories of natural selection by editing genes and determining the functions of mutations. \nDr. Fox has published numerous articles on human genetics\, biomedicine\, ancient genomics\, and Indigenous data sovereignty\, most recently in the New England Journal of Medicine\, Nature\, and the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. \nDr. Fox is a recipient of grants from numerous organizations including the National Institutes of Health\, the National Science Foundation\, National Geographic\, the American Association for Physical Anthropology\, Emerson Collective\, the Social Science Research Council and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, SOLVE Initiative. \n\n\n\n\nFor online ticket holders please follow this link for the live stream:\nhttps://ucsd.zoom.us/j/95549314899?pwd=bp1a5twUaACjLJsZ8aiNjwBmvzL8Ev.1 \n\n\n\n\nHow to get to the Design and Innovation Building on the UC San Diego campus \nClick here for information about transportation options to get to the Design and Innovation Building.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/who-owns-ai-data-land-and-planetary-futures/
LOCATION:UCSD Design & Innovation Building\, 9510 Innovation Ln\, Room 208\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Data & Analytics
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SUMMARY:Let's Cowork in PB!
DESCRIPTION:Tired of working from your actual home\, and want a change of scenery? New to San Diego and want to meet new people? Come join us at our weekly coworking session. \nIt’s a pretty casual affair with new people every week\, some regulars\, and some just passing through. We take over a few tables at Second Nature in Pacific Beach and do a bit of work and a bit of getting to know each other. Come and go as you please\, but do remember to bring your laptop (charged as plugs are few). \nIt’s free to join\, but ideally grab some coffee or lunch & tip the servers. \nA note about RSVPs: \nThis group aims to help people meet in a small group. The max amount of people for this event is 12 people. We close the RSVP list on Mondays if there is a waitlist\, and if you can’t make it we do kindly ask that you change your status as soon as you know to give someone else a chance to attend. Those on the waitlist will receive a note on the day of the meetup letting them know if there is space or not. \nIf you sign up\, but do not attend\, you will be marked as a No Show. People with 5 No Shows will be removed from the group.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lets-cowork-in-pb-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Second Nature\, 5040 Cass St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:Velocity: 2d SLS Industry Engagement Day
DESCRIPTION:​Join us on May 20th for the first Velocity event following SBIR/STTR reauthorization — the 2d SLS Industry Engagement Day. This dynamic forum highlights the critical role of the 2d Space Launch Squadron (2d SLS) in advancing national security space launch operations and accelerating the future of resilient space access. \nThis crucial engagement day is focused on three key areas: mission integration\, mission assurance\, and vehicle processing facilities. Industry partners will have a unique opportunity to engage directly with government leadership to gain insight into operational challenges\, understand strategic priorities\, and help shape the next generation of space launch capabilities. \nAttendees will also learn about potential funding and partnership opportunities enabled through the recent SBIR/STTR reauthorization\, including pathways for collaboration\, innovation\, and transition of emerging technologies in support of critical Space Force mission needs. \n​Event Agenda:\n1:00 PM: Kickoff & SpaceWERX Welcome Remarks\n1:10 PM: 2d SLS Initiative Keynote\n1:40 PM: Specific Topic Brief\n1:55 PM: Government Panel Q&A\n2:45 PM: Networking Break\n2:55 PM: Industry Lead Discussion Rooms\n4:05 PM: Closing Remarks\n4:15 PM: Networking Social Hour\n6:00 PM: Networking Social Hour Ends \n​🗓️ Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026\n🕓 1:00 – 5:00 PM\n📍THE BR-DGE\, 777 S. Aviation Blvd.\, Ste. 210\, El Segundo\, CA 90245 \n​Space is limited\, and registration will be subject to approval to ensure alignment with event goals. Landing fee includes: appetizers and refreshments. \n​Carpooling and ridesharing are encouraged. Onsite parking is available for $20 (credit or debit only) No ApplePay. \n​For networking sponsorship opportunities with THE BR-DGE\, please email marketing@dti.space
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/velocity-2d-sls-industry-engagement-day/
LOCATION:777 S Aviation Blvd #210\, 777 S Aviation Blvd\, El Segundo\, CA\, 90245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:(CS)²AI Online™- Outpaced: Defending CI Against Rapidly Evolving Threats
DESCRIPTION:Reserve a seat to join the discussion: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AklCAhvRz-zrdAhax75wR_HJxnr5c_-VUirnHL_sACEY1dTonirp~AkMq9tokJx6dKRIc7LThVHQcvs6_sBJbbjsGXGW0KkXEUyMzzmNROc80mG6Mg7VhRFIQR2vOTDpShdUZUsHw–sN2g \nHow Critical Infrastructure Defends Against Threats That Arrive Faster Than the Playbook will examine the growing timing mismatch between critical infrastructure systems and the threats now moving against them. The systems that power\, move\, treat\, manufacture\, and connect modern life were built for long service lives\, slow refresh cycles\, and predictable engineering change. The threat is moving much faster than the traditional cycle can accommodate. Cyber operations\, artificial intelligence\, high-performance computing\, and the accelerating transition to post-quantum cryptography are compressing the time between technical warning and operational consequences. \nThis panel will approach post-quantum readiness through the lens of acceleration\, not vocabulary\, asking what is changing\, why it matters now\, and why critical infrastructure cannot treat this as another enterprise IT upgrade. Harvest-now\, decrypt-later risk means the distance to “Q-Day” is less important than the sensitivity of the assets. The lifespan of deployed equipment and the time required to migrate cryptography across vendors\, embedded devices\, control systems\, and fielded assets are misaligned.\nThe discussion will translate standards and guidance into decisions for operators\, vendors\, executives\, and boards. NIST\, CISA\, NSA\, CNSA 2.0\, and emerging post-quantum guidance are often treated as a reading list; this panel will frame them as governance choices involving inventory\, vendor accountability\, acquisition deadlines\, budget cycles\, and operational risk. It will also test where enterprise guidance is useful and where it breaks down in operational technology\, embedded systems\, long-lifecycle assets\, and vendor-dependent environments. \nRegister now!\nhttps://events.zoom.us/ev/AklCAhvRz-zrdAhax75wR_HJxnr5c_-VUirnHL_sACEY1dTonirp~AkMq9tokJx6dKRIc7LThVHQcvs6_sBJbbjsGXGW0KkXEUyMzzmNROc80mG6Mg7VhRFIQR2vOTDpShdUZUsHw–sN2g\n———————————————————\nBecoming a paid member is quick and easy (and helps us keep offering these educational opportunities!). Please join now! [[https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing)](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing)) \nAll past seminars and symposiums are available to paid CS2AI.ORG members. Check out the Resources area of our website in the Members Portal [[https://www.cs2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/)](https://www.cs2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/))\nCertificates for Professional Development/Continuing Education Units (PDUs/CEUs) are available for all registered individuals who attend at least one hour of the event.[https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved)](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved)) \n*Please note that (CS)²AI Online™ events are provided free of charge as educational career development content through the support of our paid members and the generous contributions of our corporate Strategic Alliance Partners. Contact information used in registering for our directly supported seminars may be shared with sponsors funding those specific events. Unless noted on our Zoom Event registration page\, all events are open for direct funding support.\n© Control System Cyber Security Association International 2026
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/cs%c2%b2ai-online-outpaced-defending-ci-against-rapidly-evolving-threats/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Discussions,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T113000
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SUMMARY:Special Needs Business Coalition (SNBC) meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meetup where businesses focused on special needs can connect\, share ideas\, and grow together. \n\n\n\n\nNetwork\, connect with special needs providers & shape a shared vision. RSVP today! \nSpecial Needs Business Coalition \nA network of agencies and professionals supporting the disability community in San Diego. \nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Networking\n12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Meeting\n12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Networking\n\nNational University Lightwave Avenue \nSnacks will be provided \nBring business cards and collateral to share. \nJoin us for an opportunity to: \n\nConnect with other service providers\nShare resources and information\nContribute to shaping a shared vision for ongoing collaboration\n\nAbout the Coalition\nThe Special Needs Business Coalition of San Diego brings together a selected group of professionals and organizations dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs and their families. Your voice at this first meeting will help shape the direction and purpose of this initiative. \nWho Will You Be Networking With? \nYou’ll be networking with a diverse group including Regional Center vendors\, independent facilitators\, financial management services\, financial planners\, therapists\, social recreation programs\, and other disability-focused service providers. To encourage meaningful collaboration\, participation will be limited to a small number of representatives from each service type. \nOur Mission \nTo foster collaboration\, share resources and timely information\, and advocate for improved systems of care and support across San Diego County. \nPlease take a moment to complete this form if you haven’t already. This will ensure you’re included in future emails and connected with our network of businesses. \nSpecial Needs Coalition Interest Form \nFYI: If you haven’t registered for the Special Needs Business Coalition\, please do so here. \nWe look forward to working together to build a stronger network of support in San Diego’s special needs community. \nHave a lovely day! \nLinda and Hasan
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/special-needs-business-coalition-snbc-meetup/
LOCATION:National University\, 9388 Lightwave Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Networking
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SUMMARY:TILOS-HDSI Seminar: Inference-Time Algorithms: A Theoretical Lens on Tractability and Error Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Modern AI systems are increasingly built by placing trained models inside larger computational loops. Inference-time algorithms are a basic instance of this idea: they use one or more trained models at test time to incorporate new information\, exploit pretrained models as priors\, and trade computational effort for accuracy\, sample quality\, or control. Examples include generator-verifier search for reasoning\, diffusion models for solving inverse problems\, and reward-guided generation. Theoretically\, this revisits a classical question from optimization and theoretical computer science: what can be done with access to an oracle? Here\, however\, the oracles are new and non-standard: they model the capabilities of large pretrained models\, making them powerful\, but also imperfect because they are learned. This combination leads to new questions about algorithm design and error propagation. \nThis talk studies two central aspects of this paradigm: computational efficiency and error propagation. The first vignette considers generator-verifier systems\, and shows how stochastic backtracking can trade additional computation for accuracy\, giving a principled version of test-time scaling even with imperfect learned oracles. The second vignette studies diffusion steering: when can we efficiently bias a pretrained diffusion model toward higher-reward samples while staying close to the original model? We show that tractability depends strongly on both the reward structure and the alignment objective\, and that simple primitives—such as sampling from linear tilts—can be surprisingly useful for handling richer reward classes. \nBased on https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.03149\, https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.16570\, https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.11361. \nAndrej Risteski is an Associate Professor at the Machine Learning Department in Carnegie Mellon University. Prior to that\, he was a Norbert Wiener Research Fellow jointly in the Applied Math department and IDSS at MIT. Dr. Risteski received his PhD in the Computer Science Department at Princeton University under the advisement of Sanjeev Arora. \nDr. Risteski’s research interests lie in the intersection of machine learning\, statistics\, and theoretical computer science\, spanning topics like (probabilistic) generative models\, algorithmic tools for learning and inference\, representation and self-supervised learning\, out-of-distribution generalization and applications of neural approaches to natural language processing and scientific domains. The broad goal of his research is principled and mathematical understanding of statistical and algorithmic problems arising in modern machine learning paradigms. \nZoom: https://bit.ly/TILOS-Seminars
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tilos-hdsi-seminar-inference-time-algorithms-a-theoretical-lens-on-tractability-and-error-propagation/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Startup Quarters is a weekly gathering held every Wednesday\, discussing in breakout groups\, Curated Conversations where founders and builders share ideas and work through challenges in real time. Designed to create momentum through consistent connection\, it brings together multiple startup-focused interactions in one place\, fostering ongoing mentorship\, collaboration\, and meaningful conversations that build week over week.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/startup-quarters-curated-conversations/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20231222T032031Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Del Mar Highlands Sky Deck \nThe San Diego Tech Coffee is in its 14th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs and tech people in San Diego. \nStop by for networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, mentoring\, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! \nThere is no agenda\, which means you can’t be late – come when you can\, leave when you need to. Very informal. \nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? Check out the Startup San Diego “Startup Ecosystem Resource List” at https://startupsd.org/resources/.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-tech-coffee-meetup/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Parfait Paris\, 12841 El Camino Real suite 208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:1 Million Cups is a weekly event for entrepreneurs\, by entrepreneurs — built on the belief that conversations over coffee can accelerate innovation. Each week\, two founders take the stage to pitch their business for six minutes\, followed by 20 minutes of honest\, constructive feedback from a room full of fellow entrepreneurs\, business professionals\, students\, and curious minds.\nThis isn’t a pitch competition — it’s a collaborative environment where ideas are refined\, challenges are unpacked\, and next steps become clearer. Attendees are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions\, offer insights\, and share resources that help presenters grow. \nWhether you’re launching your first startup\, scaling your next venture\, or just looking to get plugged into your local entrepreneurial ecosystem\, 1 Million Cups is where you’ll find the energy\, perspective\, and community you need to move forward. \nCome for the coffee. Stay for the conversation. Leave with a better business.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/1-million-cups-3/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators,Professionals,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T093000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T102807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T102807Z
UID:10018534-1779264000-1779269400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Validation\, Engineering\, and QC Event for Pharma Professionals: San Diego
DESCRIPTION:A casual networking event where you can grab a coffee and connect with others in the life sciences industry. Sponsored by Hyde Laboratory \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Life Sciences Coffee & Connect Networking Event! \nJoin us for a morning of coffee\, conversation\, and connections with leaders and peers across the life sciences sector. Whether you’re looking to expand your network\, share ideas\, or explore potential partnerships\, this is a great opportunity to engage with others shaping the future of the industry. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow life sciences professionals\, exchange insights\, and explore potential collaborations. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/validation-engineering-and-qc-event-for-pharma-professionals-san-diego/
LOCATION:9254 Scranton Road\, 9254 Scranton Road #Suite 104\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Engineering & Developers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T084500
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260116T045557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T045959Z
UID:10015572-1779263100-1779266700@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:VibeCraft Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:VibeCraft is a recurring\, collaborative working session where ideas turn into experiments and experiments turn into real builds. Each session is shaped by the group. We review what is emerging\, explore new directions\, and decide together what is worth building next. \nThis is not a presentation or a passive meetup. It is an active\, hands-on environment where members contribute ideas\, react to each other’s work\, and influence the direction of future sessions. Expect open discussion\, live demos\, shared whiteboards\, and practical exploration. \nSessions may include live walkthroughs of tools\, automations\, and AI agents\, discussions around product and company design\, rapid demos from members\, and breakdowns of different approaches to building with modern AI systems. Topics evolve over time\, but the focus remains the same: learning by doing\, building in public\, and exploring a high-tech\, high-touch future grounded in curiosity\, collaboration\, and thoughtful design. \nCome ready to participate\, share what you are building\, and help shape what we explore next as a VibeCraft community.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibecraft-power-hour/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Demo,Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260316T072727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T072153Z
UID:10018245-1779213600-1779224400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:2026 San Diego Tech Beer!!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP NOW for Tech Beer! \nSan Diego Tech Coffee’s Tech Beer is held at the “Garten” of Deft Brewing! \nJoin the enthusiastic crowd of startup founders\, tech entrepreneurs\, crypto enthusiasts\, developers and others involved in the San Diego startup community to socialize\, network and enjoy each other and talk about what you’re doing at our monthly Tech Beer gathering. \nThere will be great beer\, mead\, wine and wood fired pizza to enjoy along with the great people and conversations. \nSo\, there’s no excuse not to hoist a good beverage while enjoying great pizza with good company at this month’s SD Tech Beer! \nRSVP now while you’re here!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/2026-san-diego-tech-beer/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Deft Brewing\, 5328 Banks St A\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260118T225303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T225303Z
UID:10015834-1779213600-1779224400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Tech Beer
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Tech Coffee’s Tech Beer is held at the “Garten” of Deft Brewing every 3rd Tuesday of the month until October. \nJoin the enthusiastic crowd of startup founders\, tech entrepreneurs\, crypto enthusiasts\, developers and others involved in the San Diego startup community to socialize\, network and enjoy each other and talk about what you’re doing at our monthly Tech Beer gathering. \nThere will be great beer\, mead\, wine and wood fired pizza to enjoy along with the great people and conversations. \nSo\, there’s no excuse not to hoist a good beverage while enjoying great pizza with good company at this month’s SD Tech Beer! \nRSVP now while you’re here! \nRSVP: EventShip| Meetup \n 
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tech-beer/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Deft Brewing\, 5328 Banks St A\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T100042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T100042Z
UID:10018533-1779213600-1779222600@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:AI Tinkerers May Meetup
DESCRIPTION:AI Tinkerers San Diego: May Builders’ Meetup\nAI Tinkerers San Diego is back for another evening of code-first demos\, messy experiments\, and high-signal technical exchange. This is a curated gathering of engineers\, researchers\, and technical founders who are actively shipping with foundation models — no slide decks\, no sales pitches\, no “thought leadership.” Just builders walking through real systems\, the trade-offs behind them\, and the parts that broke on the way there.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ai-tinkerers-may-meetup/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Engineering & Developers,Networking,Research
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260409T063407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T110857Z
UID:10017894-1779213600-1779220800@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Vibe Coding for Non-Technical Founders
DESCRIPTION:You have a startup idea. You’ve validated the problem. You know who you’re building for. \nNow you’re staring at a blank prompt field in an AI coding tool\, and you have no idea what to type. \nYou’re not alone. Most non-technical founders either type something too vague and get a bloated mess\, or try to specify every detail and confuse the AI into building the wrong thing. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll know how to start the conversation with AI and walk away with working code you built yourself. \nThis is a live\, 2 hour\, hands-on workshop. You won’t just learn about vibe coding. You’ll do it. Bring your laptop and an idea. \n“But I’m not technical.” \nGood. This workshop is designed for you. \nVibe coding isn’t programming. It’s learning to communicate clearly with an AI that builds things for you. If you can describe your product to a friend\, you can describe it to an AI. You just need to learn how. \nThe skill isn’t coding. It’s clarity. \nWhat Makes This Workshop Different \nHands-on\, not theoretical. You’ll open a tool and build something real during the session\, not just watch someone else do it. \nThe BRIEF framework. You’ll learn a structured approach to writing your first prompt so the AI builds what you actually need\, not what it guesses you want. \nChoosing the right tool. There are dozens of vibe coding tools. I’ll help you pick the one that fits your project and your comfort level. \nLive troubleshooting. When something breaks (and it will)\, you’ll learn how to diagnose the problem and guide the AI to fix it. This is where most people give up. We’ll make sure you don’t. \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll have: \nA working prototype you started building in the session. \nThe BRIEF framework for structuring prompts that produce useful output on the first try. \nA tool recommendation matched to your specific project and skill level. \nConfidence to keep going after the workshop ends\, because you’ll know what to do when you get stuck. \nWho This Is For \n– Founders with an idea but no technical co-founder \n– Founders who tried vibe coding once and got frustrated \n– Anyone curious about building with AI but unsure where to start \n– Non-technical people who want to prototype and test ideas faster \nThis Is Not For You If \n– You’re already comfortable building with AI coding tools (this is an introductory session) \n– You want a deep technical course on a specific tool (that’s coming in the advanced program) \n– You want to watch and take notes (this is hands-on\, bring your laptop and participate) \nWhat to Bring \nA laptop with a browser (all tools we’ll use are web-based) \nAn idea for something you want to build (even a rough one is fine) \nCuriosity and willingness to experiment \nWhat’s Next After This Workshop \nThis is the first session in a multi-week program on vibe coding for founders. The introductory workshop gets you started. The program goes deeper: building full MVPs\, connecting databases\, handling user authentication\, deploying to production\, and iterating based on user feedback. \nIf you like what you experience in this workshop\, the advanced program will be your next step. Details coming soon. \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. This workshop grew out of a pattern he kept seeing: founders who are capable\, motivated\, and stuck\, not because the tools are too hard\, but because nobody taught them how to start.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibe-coding-for-non-technical-founders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Coding,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260203T094138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T094138Z
UID:10004916-1779213600-1779220800@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:North County Coders In Person
DESCRIPTION:A very informal meetup to socialize with fellow coders. You can bring your laptop and share stuff or ask questions. We are meeting at Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside for the foreseeable future. \n** Agenda\n6:00P – Arrive\n6:15P – Start round table introductions (What is your name\, your background\, what do you want to take away?)\n7:00P – Free form conversations: ask questions\, break into groups\, socialize\, exchange numbers
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/north-county-coders-in-person-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside\, 1334 Rocky Point Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T095536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T095536Z
UID:10018532-1779211800-1779220800@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Triton Sustainability Challenge May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on our finalists as they compete for cash prizes totaling $30\,000 to support new and innovative ideas that relate to the environment (comes from\, inspired by\, or directly impacts nature). Join us on May 19\, 2026\, as our finalists present their pitches to the university community and San Diego’s business and industry leaders. \nThe Triton Sustainability Challenge\, now in its fourteenth year\, is a business competition focused on fostering creativity and bringing to the spotlight commercially promising\, environmentally focused technologies generated by the finest minds at UC San Diego. Supported through the generosity of The William and Kathryn Scripps Family Foundation Inc.\, the program is presented through a partnership of the Rady School of Management\, Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, and the Jacobs School of Engineering. \nPlease join us at 5:30 PM at Scripps Seaside Forum! \nAgenda: \n5:30 – Welcome reception \n5:45 – Opening remarks \n6:00 – Finalist Pitches \n7:15 – Awards announced \n7:30 – Dessert reception
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/triton-sustainability-challenge-may-2026/
LOCATION:Scripps Seaside Forum\, 8610 Kennel Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leaders,Pitches,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T095239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T095239Z
UID:10018531-1779211800-1779220800@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Hussein's North County SD Startup Mixer - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, it’s Hussein 👋 \nI’m the founder of Eventship and the host of The North County SD Startup Mixer. \nThis event kicked off my journey with Eventship (back when it was called Startup Beach) and has grown into one of San Diego’s most consistent and lively gatherings. Close to 200 founders\, investors\, builders\, and supporters show up each month\, and some amazing things have come out of it. \nHere’s what to expect: \n– A laid-back environment with smart\, ambitious people \n– Real conversations with no pitches\, no selling\, no presentations \n– Deals\, partnerships\, hires\, and new ventures often get started here \nStartups have launched from this mixer. Studios were born. Founders found investors. People landed new jobs and signed clients. All while having a great time. \nCome hang out and bring a friend. Just make sure they register so they can get matched using our attendee matchmaking tool. \nOne more thing… thanks to Isaac Pollock at Citizens Private Bank\, we’re also serving pizza! \nSee you there. \n– Hussein \nThis is a 21+ event.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/husseins-north-county-sd-startup-mixer-may-2026/
LOCATION:The Leucadian Bar\, 1542 N Coast Hwy 101 Building B\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Funding,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T094825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T094825Z
UID:10018530-1779210000-1779215400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control — Virtual Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:​A free\, virtual\, public workshop — no technical background needed. \n​What would it actually mean for machines to become smarter than humans — not just at chess or writing\, but at everything? For decades\, scientists and researchers have debated the idea of superintelligent AI: systems that could outperform humans across nearly all cognitive tasks. What once sounded like distant science fiction is now increasingly discussed as a real possibility within our lifetimes. \n​This workshop is a guided\, interactive introduction to superintelligence and the problem of loss of control — what happens if we create systems more capable than we are\, but whose goals don’t perfectly align with human values.\n​Together\, we’ll explore: \n\n​Superintelligence: What it means for an AI system to surpass human intelligence across domains\, and how this differs from today’s AI.\n​Power and control: Why advanced AI could wield enormous economic\, political\, and strategic influence — and why “just turning it off” may not be realistic.\n​Misalignment risks: How systems pursuing the wrong objectives could cause harm even without malicious intent.\n​Societal choices: How decisions made today — by researchers\, companies\, and governments — may shape whether AI becomes a tool we control or a force we struggle to contain.\n\n​What you’ll get: \n\n​A clear\, non-technical introduction to core ideas from AI safety and existential risk research\n​Live demonstrations of current AI capabilities to ground abstract concerns in real systems\n​Small-group discussions and thought experiments connecting AI risks to everyday life\, institutions\, and incentives\n​A better mental model for evaluating headlines\, hype\, and claims about AI progress\n\n​Whether you’re new to AI\, casually interested\, or deeply unsure what to believe\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of why many researchers take superintelligence seriously — and what’s actually at stake if we get it wrong.\n***\n​This is the final session in a three-part virtual series. If you missed Session 1 — Where is AI in 2026? (5/12) or Session 2 — The AGI Transition (5/14) — each workshop stands on its own and is free to attend.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/superintelligent-ai-and-loss-of-control-virtual-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260518T083724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T083724Z
UID:10018526-1779208200-1779217200@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:EvoNexus Presents: Designing the Human + AI Organization
DESCRIPTION:How teams\, workflows\, and leadership are evolving in the Agentic AI era. Free event hosted by EvoNexus with AI Consultant Malek Moubasher. \n\n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool people use — it is becoming an active participant in how organizations operate. As AI agents begin performing research\, analysis\, coordination\, content creation\, customer interaction\, and decision support\, companies must rethink how work is designed\, managed\, and orchestrated. \nThis session explores what happens when humans and AI agents work side by side inside the same operational environment. We’ll dig into how organizations can redesign workflows\, define AI roles and responsibilities\, build effective human–AI collaboration models\, and prepare leadership structures for the next generation of work. \nThrough practical examples and live demonstrations\, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI-native teams may function in the near future — and what it takes to build organizations that are truly ready for the Agentic AI era. \n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll take away \n\nA framework for redesigning workflows when AI agents are teammates\, not tools\nHow to define roles\, responsibilities\, and decision rights between humans and AI\nLeadership structures and operating models built for agentic work\nLive demonstrations of human + AI collaboration patterns in action
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/evonexus-presents-designing-the-human-ai-organization/
LOCATION:9191 Towne Centre Dr suite 150\, 9191 Towne Centre Dr suite 150\, San Diego\, CA\, 92122\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Leaders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260519T094529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T094529Z
UID:10018529-1779208200-1779215400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:San Diego Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:From Resource to Reality: Unlocking Geothermal Across California \nCalifornia’s geothermal potential extends far beyond any single region — from the Salton Sea and Imperial Valley to Northern California’s established and emerging geothermal areas\, including The Geysers\, Clear Lake\, and the North State. This informal discussion brings together state officials\, local legal expertise\, and community choice aggregation (CCA) leaders to examine what it takes to move geothermal projects from concept to operation across diverse geographies. \nThe panel will focus on practical considerations such as permitting and environmental review\, local legal and land‑use issues\, and evolving state policy. Panelists will also discuss the role CCAs play in providing market certainty and supporting geothermal development in coordination with host communities.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-networking-event/
LOCATION:THE LOT at Liberty Station\, 2620 Truxtun Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Discussions,Leaders,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260518T123436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T123845Z
UID:10018528-1779206400-1779213600@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Notion Meetup San Diego: Notion agents\, and the future of team work
DESCRIPTION:​Notion is changing fast — and so is the way teams work inside it. \n​Join us in San Diego for an evening built for founders\, operators\, students\, and anyone curious about how modern teams are using Notion today. \n​Here’s what to expect:\n​🎤 3 Keynotes\n\n\n​How Notion Is Shaping the Future of AI Work: Roxana Rodriguez\, Notion Consulting Partner & Designer \n\n\n​Solo to Studio: Designing Clarity for Your Team at 30\,000 Feet: Jenny Famularcano\, Notion Consulting Partner & Designer \n\n\n​Your AI Operating Sytem : Notion + Claude\, Kevin Kabore\, CEO/Founder of Akainoo \n\n\n​🏝️ Interactive Notion Islands\n​The heart of the evening. The room transforms into themed stations hosted by Notion Ambassadors\, Campus Leaders\, and Notion Partners — each showcasing a live workflow built with Notion AI or Notion Agents (content creation\, AI-powered meetings\, CRMs\, knowledge management\, student workflows\, automations\, team onboarding\, and more). \n​Pick the islands that interest you most and dive in — ask questions\, explore the setups\, and try things hands-on.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/notion-meetup-san-diego-notion-agents-and-the-future-of-team-work/
LOCATION:Hera Hub Mission Valley\, Hera Hub Mission Valley\, 8885 Rio San Diego Dr UNIT 237\, San Diego\, CA 92108\, USA\, San Diego\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260518T082732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T082732Z
UID:10018525-1779202800-1779210000@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:AI Strategy: Fireside Chat & Executive Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:About this event: Register here \nJoin AWS User Group San Diego and RapidScale for an exclusive afternoon at Amazon’s San Diego campus focused on Gen AI — helping executives and technical leaders understand how to build leadership alignment\, governance\, and organizational readiness to scale AI responsibly. The event kicks off with an Executive Playbook for AI Adoption presented by Rich Coutee of RapidScale\, followed by a session on building a lasting AI Center of Excellence with Vishal Menon. For the technical audience\, Blake Weller will dive into enterprise patterns for building adaptive AI agents that scale. The afternoon culminates in a fireside roundtable with Jeff Holmes\, Founder & President of eTrigue\, sharing his perspective on AI transformation from the CEO seat. The event concludes with networking\, giving attendees and their peers a relaxed setting to continue the conversation and build meaningful connections. \nWho Should Attend\n· Executives & C-Suite Leaders looking to build AI strategy and organizational alignment\n· VP/Director-level Technology Leaders responsible for AI governance and implementation\n· Solutions Architects & Engineers designing scalable AI systems\n· Anyone interested in the intersection of AI leadership and technical execution
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ai-strategy-fireside-chat-executive-roundtable/
LOCATION:Amazon San Diego Tech Hub (Corp Office)\, 10300 Campus Point Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Strategies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260427T092424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105910Z
UID:10018298-1779184800-1779192000@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Vibe Coding: Sequencing Your Build
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea and you know how to prompt an AI coding tool to build things. But where do you start? If you try to build everything at once\, you end up with a tangled mess that breaks every time you change something. If you start with the wrong piece\, you paint yourself into a corner three features from now. \nThis session teaches you how to decompose your product idea into buildable pieces and sequence them in the right order. You will learn to identify the core of your product\, the one thing it has to do before anything else matters\, and build outward from there. \nBy the end of two hours\, you will have a sequenced build plan for your own project that you can execute one step at a time. \nWhat You Will Learn \n•      How to break down a product idea into individual features and components without overcomplicating it. \n•      Which piece to build first. How to identify the core of your product and why starting there saves you from rebuilding later. \n•      Dependency mapping. How to figure out which pieces depend on other pieces so you build in the right order. \n•      Writing a build plan. How to turn your decomposition into a step-by-step plan you can hand to an AI coding tool one prompt at a time. \n•      Scoping for reality. How to draw the line between “must have for v1” and “nice to have for later” so you actually ship something. \nWhat You Will Walk Away With \n•      A written build plan for your project\, broken into sequenced steps. \n•      A clear understanding of what to build first and why. \n•      A framework for decomposing any future feature or product. \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 attended the intro vibe coding workshop or have basic experience prompting an AI coding tool. \n•      You have a project idea in mind\, even a rough one. \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•      An idea for what you want to build (a rough description is fine) \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-sequencing-your-build/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Coding
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20260518T082454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T082454Z
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SUMMARY:The Activation Room: Clarity\, Action & Connection - May 19
DESCRIPTION:You know what you want or need to do. So why aren’t you doing it? We get it!! \nIt’s usually not a planning problem. It’s something deeper. \nFear of being seen. Perfectionism dressed up as preparation. A life that looks different than it used to. Not giving yourself permission to work on the thing you actually care about because it doesn’t feel practical enough. Or you’ve been grinding on it for months and the energy has gone out of it. \nThe Activation Room is a 90-minute session to name those invisible barriers and do something about them… together. \nWe get honest about what we’re building and why. We’ll surface the resistance that’s been keeping us stuck. And we’ll leave with a committed next step and someone to hold us to it. \nThis isn’t a networking event. No pitch decks\, no forced small talk. Just a room full of people who are done circling and ready to move. \nThis isn’t a one and done\, it’s twice-monthly sessions that are supported by weekly check-ins\, so the momentum you build here doesn’t disappear by the next event. \nBuilt for founders\, builders\, creatives\, career changers\, and anyone with a busy brain and a growing gap between what they intend to do and what they actually do. \nHosted by Kyle Carpenter (Brimming) and Christina Peraza Font (Vibes5D). \nCome as you are. Leave with your next step.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-activation-room-clarity-action-connection-may-19/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Startups & Founders
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T110000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Coffee - Lestat's-Normal Heights
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Tech Coffee is coming up on its 13th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs in San Diego. \nThere’s no pitching\, only networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, mentoring\, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! \nThere is no agenda\, which means you can’t be late – come when you can\, leave when you need to. Very informal. \nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? Check out the Startup San Diego Startup Ecosystem Resources List – https://startupsd.org/resources/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-tech-coffee-lestats-normal-heights/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Lestat’s\, 3343 Adams Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Startups & Founders
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20231221T133748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T062136Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Coffee Online
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Tech Coffee Online is an informal gathering of people interested in startups\, technology and/or business\, modeled after the weekly in person San Diego Tech Coffee gatherings in San Diego\, CA. This is an experiment to see if the related communities would value getting together online\, sharing projects for which they need feedback and asking questions of other members. \nJoin us online at – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/558502650?pwd=YjViRUZxNy9nV2daMDZkMlBiRW9zZz09 \nOr\, Dial in via Phone:\n253-215-8782 \nMeeting ID: 558 502 650\nPasscode: 744238 \nIn between our Tech Coffee\, check out this list of resources for startup and tech people in San Diego: \nhttp://bit.ly/2HvvF7X-SanDiegoTechCommunity \nMore Tech Coffee related information:\nwww.techcoffeeonline.com\nPast Tech Coffee Online Notes – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OckcmzWaXvGtW5YYe-lxFf5QBD2i8skGlbHi8LvscUM/edit#\nTech Coffee On Discord (Virtual Coffee Shop for Networking\, Jobs\, Events) – https://discord.gg/PnRR5wC\nTech Coffee on Slack (Discussion) – https://sandiegotechcoffee.slack.com/\nTech Coffee on Telegram (Earn Crypto!) – https://t.me/techcoffeeonline
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/online-downtown-sd-tech-coffee-online/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech,Startups & Founders,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T101500
DTSTAMP:20260531T013839
CREATED:20251209T082016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T093124Z
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SUMMARY:The Group (North Park) - San Diego's Best Non-Networking Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:June An is the visionary founder of The Group\, a community born from the triumphs and trials of his own entrepreneurial journey. As a seasoned entrepreneur\, June understands the personal and professional challenges that can often feel overwhelming. His journey has taken him through moments of helplessness and hopelessness\, which fueled his passion to create a space where others don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. \n\n\nInspired by his experiences\, June founded The Group with a clear mission: to empower individuals to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams with renewed hope and determination. The Group is more than just a community; it’s a place where dreams are nurtured\, resilience is strengthened\, and people come together to achieve their full potential—both personally and professionally. \n\nLet The Group inspire you to live your dreams with purpose and confidence.\nhttps://www.thegroupcoastal.com/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-group-north-park-san-diegos-best-non-networking-networking-event/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Maya Moon Collective\, 3349 Adams Avenue\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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