Nature-Inspired Cities: A Biomimicry Workshop for Designing the Future
Design and Innovation Building 9510 Innovation Ln, La JollaScared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
6750 Paseo Del Norte 6750 Paseo Del Norte, CarlsbadSouthern California Life Sciences & Biotech Summit
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley 901 Camino Del Rio South, San DiegoThe Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
Maya Moon Collective 3349 Adams Avenue, San DiegoHow India Is Reimagining Government Through Digital Innovation
Malamud Conference Room 9899 International Ln, La JollaCreative AI: Music, Authorship, and Algorithmic Culture
UCSD Design & Innovation Building 9510 Innovation Ln, Room 208, La JollaSan Diego Tech Beer!! (North County)
Harland Brewing Co - Scripps Ranch 10115 Carroll Canyon Rd, San DiegoCommerce Collective: How to Use AI to Grow Your e- Commerce Brand (San Diego Roundtable)
The SEAHOUSE 244 N Coast Hwy 101, EncinitasHow TurboTax reimagined the future of tax help
Intuit Headquarters - Building 3 7535 Torrey Santa Fe Rd, San DiegoBuilding a Story with AI: Idea All the Way to Reality with One Person Team
Venture X 10089 Willlow Creek Road, San DiegoConnecting with Contracts
3333 Manchester Ave room 1131 3333 Manchester Avenue #room 1131, EncinitasView From The Horizon: A Founder & Investor Conversation Series
Design and Innovation Building 9510 Innovation Ln, La JollaSDRCC April Member-Only Mixer
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station 2816 Historic Decatur Road, San DiegoYatiri Bio Proteomics Day Featuring Nuno Bandeira, Ph.D.
2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd suite 190 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd suite 190, Del MarLean Lecture Series – Leadership from the Inside-Out: Curiosity as a Superpower with Larry Gilbert
UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive, La JollaSD ISSA InfoSec Networking Tabletop Exercise Dinner (April)
KPMG LLP 4655 Executive Dr Suite #1100, San Diego#SalesFriends Happy Hour at East Village Brewing 🍻
East Village Brewing Company 201 Park Blvd Suite 101, San Diego9th San Diego Hardware Meetup – Medtech – Pathway to Patient-Ready
Expertise Engineering LLC 11696 Sorrento Valley Rd STE 101, San Diego
AI Happy Hour April – Automated Scientific Research
Original 40 Brewing Company 3117 University Ave, San DiegoHack and Race-Prep Autonomous Cars
UCSD, Engineering Building Unit 2 Engineering Building Unit 2, La JollaWeek of Events
La Jolla Playhouse: WOW Festival 2026
La Jolla Playhouse: WOW Festival 2026
La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls. From April 23 – 26, discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is […]
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Marine Science Day
Marine Science Day
Free annual Marine Ecology and Biology Student Association (MEBSA) at the SDSU Coastal and Marine Institute Laboratory (CMIL).
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
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April 27, 2026 -Nature-Inspired Cities: A Biomimicry Workshop for Designing the Future
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April 27, 2026 -2026 GET-AI SERIES: 1. From Prompt to Power – The Gen AI Starter Lab
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April 27, 2026 -AI Insights Roundtable
Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
We're bringing back Tech Coffee to the greater downtown area after a few year hiatus. What better spot for Tech Coffee than Little Italy, the coffee capital of San Diego! Join us at Portal Coffee overlooking the beautiful Waterfront Park and San Diego Harbor. There's lots of available street parking along Kettner between Fir and […]
Nature-Inspired Cities: A Biomimicry Workshop for Designing the Future
What is the event? A workshop introducing biomimicry as a design approach inspired by nature Explores how natural systems can inform the design of cities, buildings, infrastructure, and materials Focuses on applying principles shaped by 3.8 billion years of natural evolution Includes real-world case studies and applied learning activities Why should you come? Learn how […]
2026 GET-AI SERIES: 1. From Prompt to Power – The Gen AI Starter Lab
Join us virtually or in person—though we highly recommend attending in person to get the most out of the session. We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series—a monthly platform dedicated to spotlighting transformative innovations in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, […]
AI Insights Roundtable
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/AIIR 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm Usually, the 4th Monday of the month. Sometimes remote through Zoom, sometimes in person at La Mesa Cowork. Join for a dynamic and collaborative exploration of Artificial Intelligence! This isn’t just another lecture – it’s your chance to connect with fellow innovators, share your AI journey, and discover […]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Scared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
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April 28, 2026 -Southern California Life Sciences & Biotech Summit
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April 28, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Online
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April 28, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee – Lestat’s-Normal Heights
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April 28, 2026 -Tuesday Team Up
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April 28, 2026 -The Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
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April 28, 2026 -Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable
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April 28, 2026 -Vibe Coding: Sequencing Your Build
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April 28, 2026 -How India Is Reimagining Government Through Digital Innovation
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April 28, 2026 -Save the Date! CSA San Diego April Event
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April 28, 2026 -North County Coders In Person
Scared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
A fun, supportive environment to practice your public speaking skills - for all levels of speakers! This is for YOU - who want to improve + polish their communication. This is for beginners who are looking for a comfortable place to start. And, this is also for seasoned speakers looking to tune up for a […]
Southern California Life Sciences & Biotech Summit
Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference: What You'll Learn: Mapping the Next Frontier of Growth: How Southern California’s biotech, pharma, therapeutics and medtech industries are evolving, and which markets are maturing fastest. Commercial Real Estate Outlook: How landlords, developers and owners are adapting to laboratory and biomanufacturing requirements in a rapidly advancing industry. […]
San Diego Tech Coffee Online
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 […]
San Diego Tech Coffee – Lestat’s-Normal Heights
The San Diego Tech Coffee is coming up on its 13th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs in San Diego. There's no pitching, only networking, sharing, brainstorming, mentoring, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! There is no agenda, which means you can't be […]
Tuesday Team Up
The Group is growing and we are excited to announce the launch of Tuesday Team Up at Maya Moon Collective at 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 at 9:00 am. This new chapter is more than just a gathering. It is a chance to expand our movement of empowerment, inspiration, and support into the […]
The Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
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 […]
Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable
Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any […]
Vibe Coding: Sequencing Your Build
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 […]
How India Is Reimagining Government Through Digital Innovation
How can digital systems improve access to public services, health care, education and financial inclusion at national scale? India offers a glimpse into this type of technological governance. The country’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has become a globally significant model for how governments can use technology to deliver services more effectively, efficiently and inclusively. In […]
Save the Date! CSA San Diego April Event
Come and join CSA San Diego for our April in-person event sponsored by Kodem. We have Mahesh Babu, CMO of Kodem, discussing RCE in LLM Coding Agents: Lessons from Newly Disclosed Claude Code Vulnerabilities. Please be sure to RSVP to save your spot. If you cannot make it, please have the courtesy to cancel to […]
North County Coders In Person
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. ** Agenda 6:00P - Arrive 6:15P - Start round table introductions (What is your name, your background, what do you want to take away?) […]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -VibeCraft Power Hour
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April 29, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
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April 29, 2026 -1 Million Cups
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April 29, 2026 -Global Immunotalks 2026
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April 29, 2026 -Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
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April 29, 2026 -Business Networking Meeting
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April 29, 2026 -San Diego | Life Science Career Expo
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April 29, 2026 -Let’s Cowork in PB!
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April 29, 2026 -Carlsbad Coworking
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April 29, 2026 -Creative AI: Music, Authorship, and Algorithmic Culture
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April 29, 2026 -San Diego Tech Beer!! (North County)
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April 29, 2026 -Commerce Collective: How to Use AI to Grow Your e- Commerce Brand (San Diego Roundtable)
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April 29, 2026 -How TurboTax reimagined the future of tax help
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April 29, 2026 -Let’s Not Be Incognito at Hopnonymous!
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April 29, 2026 -Building a Story with AI: Idea All the Way to Reality with One Person Team
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April 29, 2026 -San Diego Tech Sunset Walk
VibeCraft Power Hour
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. This is not a presentation or a passive meetup. It is an active, hands-on […]
San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
Del Mar Highlands Sky Deck The San Diego Tech Coffee is in its 14th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs and tech people in San Diego. Stop by for networking, sharing, brainstorming, mentoring, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! There is no agenda, […]
1 Million Cups
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, […]
Global Immunotalks 2026
These events are sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences. School staff and faculty can log in to view additional events on the secured calendar. You can find general information on cyclical programs on the series description page. The School also curates a list for events supporting diversity, equity and inclusion on our EDI Calendar.
Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
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 […]
Business Networking Meeting
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month for a dynamic professional networking experience! Our group is dedicated to building strong business connections and fostering growth. Each meeting offers an opportunity to learn more about our members, exchange insights, and create valuable networking opportunities to help our businesses thrive. To enhance our […]
San Diego | Life Science Career Expo
Explore job opportunities with Life Science companies in San Diego and expand your network—for free. Gain insights into career prospects. Biocom Institute invites you to San Diego Life Science Career Expo on April 29, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm. This event connects job ready talent with hiring life science companies through targeted networking and career […]
Let’s Cowork in PB!
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. It's a pretty casual affair with new people every week, some regulars, and some just passing through. We take over a few tables at […]
Carlsbad Coworking
We are all writers. Whether you're writing copy for your next launch, tackling those client emails, drafting your newsletter, or finally updating your resume - bring your laptop and get it done. We meet every other week, 2:30-4:30pm at Wildland in Carlsbad. Structure: - 30 min: Intros & set your intention (what are you working […]
Creative AI: Music, Authorship, and Algorithmic Culture
Design@Large is a UC San Diego course powered by The Design Lab that is open to the public. About the Series Artificial 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 […]
San Diego Tech Beer!! (North County)
Hello San Diego Tech folks, spring is here and we have the perfect venue for our North County happy hour. The kind folks at Harland Brewing have once again offered us their patio for for us to meet and mingle while we enjoy their tasty collection of beers, kombucha, seltzers and ciders. RSVP ASAP for […]
Commerce Collective: How to Use AI to Grow Your e- Commerce Brand (San Diego Roundtable)
Commerce Collective continues — this time, we’re going deeper. Join us for an intimate evening with San Diego founders, marketers, and e-Commerce operators as we explore how AI is actually being used to drive growth. Hosted by NINE15 at the SEAHOUSE (Seatrees HQ). Seatrees works with local communities to restore coastal marine ecosystems around the world—using science, technology, and emerging AI tools […]
How TurboTax reimagined the future of tax help
Join UX Speakeasy for an inside look at how TurboTax is redefining how people get help with their taxes by blending digital experiences, human expertise, and local presence into a connected journey. Hosted at Intuit, the event will kick off with a welcome from Lance Williams (Chief Product Officer). The main session will feature Matt […]
Let’s Not Be Incognito at Hopnonymous!
Hello Everyone! Let's meet at HOPNONYMOUS in Kearny Mesa on April 29th at 5:30pm and have a fun evening with coworkers, old and new friends. Hopnonymous offers a dynamic range of artisan brews with unique and innovative flavor profiles. Join us and enjoy some of their award-winning creations like The Dorsty Lion, Plan of Attack, Attitude Era, and […]
Building a Story with AI: Idea All the Way to Reality with One Person Team
AI does not just help us build faster. It changes what a single person can build at all. In this talk, Greg shares how he used AI tools to take an idea from concept to working reality, building a 3D Lunar Gateway visualization along with the surrounding project artifacts that make the system feel real. […]
San Diego Tech Sunset Walk
Looking to meet cool people in tech without the whole "networking event" thing? Join 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. We'll meet at Superbloom, grab a coffee if you want, and […]
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Globinar Global Chamber Music Industry Group – Where Sound Meets Art
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April 30, 2026 -Connecting with Contracts
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April 30, 2026 -April 30 – Best of WACV 2026
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April 30, 2026 -In Vivo Imaging & Flow Cytometry Lunch Seminar
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April 30, 2026 -Economics of Modern Israel, a lecture by Tel Aviv University Economist Adi Shany
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April 30, 2026 -Weekly Coffee Chat
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April 30, 2026 -Simbiosyx: Matching Startups with Verified Experts to Fuel Innovation
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April 30, 2026 -View From The Horizon: A Founder & Investor Conversation Series
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April 30, 2026 -SDRCC April Member-Only Mixer
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April 30, 2026 -AI meetup (San Diego): GenAI, LLMs, and Agents
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April 30, 2026 -2026 SD Hardtech 50 Release Party
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April 30, 2026 -Yatiri Bio Proteomics Day Featuring Nuno Bandeira, Ph.D.
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April 30, 2026 -Lean Lecture Series – Leadership from the Inside-Out: Curiosity as a Superpower with Larry Gilbert
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April 30, 2026 -SD ISSA InfoSec Networking Tabletop Exercise Dinner (April)
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April 30, 2026 -Non Profit Resource Fair
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April 30, 2026 -Let’s Code
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April 30, 2026 -#SalesFriends Happy Hour at East Village Brewing 🍻
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April 30, 2026 -The Talent Fleet: Anchoring San Diego’s Future with Modern Apprenticeships
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April 30, 2026 -9th San Diego Hardware Meetup – Medtech – Pathway to Patient-Ready
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April 30, 2026 -[Partner Event] UX Design Projects, Demos, & Portfolio Reviews (& more)–(Hybrid)
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April 30, 2026 -Nerd Nite science talks
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April 30, 2026 -AI Happy Hour April – Automated Scientific Research
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April 30, 2026 -Founders Fire
Globinar Global Chamber Music Industry Group – Where Sound Meets Art
Global Chamber® is a diverse, innovative and positive worldwide platform for CEOs, executives, investors and industry leaders across 195 countries and 605+ metros around the world to find opportunities and effectively empower growth, success and progress. We're the only chamber of commerce operating in hundreds of locations that delivers strategic connections, information and resources to […]
Connecting with Contracts
Building clarity, trust, and efficiency by aligning people and obligations through contracts. Join the San Diego & Imperial Valley SBDC Network, in partnership with APEX Accelerators, for a unique opportunity designed to help small businesses break into the government marketplace. This event brings together government agencies, prime contractors, and resource partners—giving you direct access to […]
April 30 – Best of WACV 2026
Welcome to the Best of WACV series, your virtual pass to some of the groundbreaking research, insights, and innovations that defined this year’s conference. Live streaming from the authors to you Date, Time and Location Apr 30, 2026 9AM - 11AM Pacific Online. Register for the Zoom! Zero-Shot Coreset Selection via Iterative Subspace Sampling Deep learning's […]
In Vivo Imaging & Flow Cytometry Lunch Seminar
Join us for a lunch & learn and discover how our advanced technologies can accelerate your research Featuring expert insights from: Nadja Ilkenhans, M.Sc Zara Mamouei, Ph.D 🔬 Topics include: Flow Cytometry Reagents (Spark & Fire Dyes, LEGENDplex™, TotalSeq™) In Vivo & Preclinical Animal Imaging (Bioluminescence, Fluorescence, Micro CT, Ultrasound, Image-Guided Injection)
Economics of Modern Israel, a lecture by Tel Aviv University Economist Adi Shany
Presented in partnership with the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Join us on Thursday, April 30 for a joint event with the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, featuring Adi Shany, an economist at the Tel Aviv University speaking on The Economics of Modern Israel: Growth, Innovation, and Persistent Challenges. Israel’s economy is a remarkable story […]
Weekly Coffee Chat
02:00 pm to 04:00 pm Great 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. Join the 4S Tech Discord http://discord.4stech.org/
Simbiosyx: Matching Startups with Verified Experts to Fuel Innovation
🚨Join us for the matchmaking between startups and experts Simbiosyx Showcase Event, where innovation meets expertise. Startups will take the stage to present bold ideas and real-world challenges—seeking expert collaborators to help them grow. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Simbiosyx—Aquillius’ new AI-powered platform designed to connect startups with the expert to support them […]
View From The Horizon: A Founder & Investor Conversation Series
Come enjoy the View From The Horizon, Horizon Accelerator's premier conversation series. View From The Horizon is Horizon Accelerator's premier conversation series, bringing together founders, investors, and innovation leaders for candid, moderated dialogue on the realities of building venture-backed companies. In each session, founders and investors share what the capital journey actually looks like — the […]
SDRCC April Member-Only Mixer
Please join the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative for our April Member-Only Networking Mixer on April 30th, 4:30-6:30 PM! We’re celebrating Earth Month the only way we know how, in community with our wonderful member partners. This event will be an opportunity for members to causally connect, and strengthen relationships with other SDRCC Members working […]
AI meetup (San Diego): GenAI, LLMs, and Agents
Welcome to the AI meetup in San Diego, in collaboration with Google Cloud San Diego Meetup . Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers. Agenda: - 5:00pm~5:30pm: Checkin, food/drink and networking - 5:30pm~5:40pm: Welcome, Community update - 5:40pm~7:00pm: […]
2026 SD Hardtech 50 Release Party
Join founders, engineers, investors, and operators for the first-ever SD HardTech 50 Release Party — a celebration of the companies building real products and solving hard problems in San Diego. Each year we highlight the region’s most exciting hardware-driven startups across aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical devices, robotics, and more. Now we’re bringing them together in one room. What […]
Yatiri Bio Proteomics Day Featuring Nuno Bandeira, Ph.D.
Leveraging repository-scale mass spectrometry data for discovery of proteomics alleles Yatiri Bio will host its first Proteomics Day of the year, featuring Professor Nuno Bandeira, Ph.D., whose research focuses on computational mass spectrometry and large-scale proteomic analysis. Dr. Bandeira is the Associate Professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University […]
SD ISSA InfoSec Networking Tabletop Exercise Dinner (April)
Interactive Tabletop Exercise - Responding to a Disaster Scenario Overview: Join us for an interactive cybersecurity tabletop exercise designed to simulate a real-world incident and strengthen your understanding of response and recovery strategies. Participants will be divided into role-based groups and walk through a scenario that unfolds in stages. Each group will discuss and decide […]
Non Profit Resource Fair
Discover tools, connections, and support at the Non Profit Resource Fair – all in one place, face-to-face! Non Profit Resource Fair Connect with trusted partners, tools, and resources designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations — all in one place, face-to-face. Join us for the Nonprofit Resource Fair, bringing together nonprofit leaders and vetted service providers who […]
Let’s Code
Connect with like-minded individuals in software engineering. Beginner friendly. Practice interview questions, learn a new technology or work on your own project. No formal training, peer learning group. Please bring your laptop and/or books..
#SalesFriends Happy Hour at East Village Brewing 🍻
Sales meetup in San Diego!! 🤩 📍 Location: 201 Park Blvd Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101 🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 🕔 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join a networking happy hour at local San Diego brewery, East Village Brewing 🍻 *special #SalesFriends discount: $5 for select beers First 20 pints on […]
The Talent Fleet: Anchoring San Diego’s Future with Modern Apprenticeships
⚠️ THIS IS AN EMPLOYER-ONLY EVENT Join OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College for an exclusive evening dedicated to the future of local, diverse talent. Discover how to scale your team using grants that cover upskilling, training, and mentorship. Event Essentials 📆 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: San Diego (Register for more info) 🥂 Drinks: Open bar (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic) […]
9th San Diego Hardware Meetup – Medtech – Pathway to Patient-Ready
We're back for another Hardware Meetup! This month we're meeting at Expertise Engineering in Sorrento Valley! Expertise Engineering has an in-house staff of mechanical, electrical, FW and SW engineers. Product design, both mechanical, electrical and embedded systems is their specialty. They also work on manufacturing tooling where their full complement of engineers is very useful. […]
[Partner Event] UX Design Projects, Demos, & Portfolio Reviews (& more)–(Hybrid)
# UX Design Projects, Demos, and Portfolio Reviews (and more) – (Hybrid) Let's join our friends at Orange County User Experience (OCUX). Hybrid event (In-person and via Zoom) Zoom Registration HERE Put your UX and Design Thinking hats on for another informative OCUX event. We can continue to work on UX design projects together, share and give […]
Nerd Nite science talks
Your bi-monthly premiere of inebriated edutainment! The science event that makes you think while you drink! It’s a bit like TED Talks, but funnier, filthier and with booze! Venue is ages 21+ and cash only, BYO food is allowed. Speaker and title list: Christopher Land “Accessibility, A.I. & Bias: Opportunities & Threats" Jay Vu, MD […]
AI Happy Hour April – Automated Scientific Research
Join us for the AI Happy Hour, where we discuss the latest developments, applications, and research in generative AI, focusing on large language models. Whether working on technical projects or exploring AI from a business or product perspective, this is the perfect space to share ideas, find collaborators, and bring your vision to life. Optional […]
Founders Fire
Come gather around the fire with fellow founders and co-creators of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in San Diego. Everyone's stoke shines brighter when we connect with kindred spirits in business and life. Let's come together to build community, share experiences, and see how can support each other. Stoked to see you there! HOT news! 🔥 Founders Fire 🔥 […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -First Friday Founders Hike – May 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Tech Founders Walk at Misson Bay
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May 1, 2026 -Founder Fridays
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May 1, 2026 -AI Coffee
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May 1, 2026 -First Fridays at Downtown Works – All locations
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May 1, 2026 -The Group-Encinitas: Feel Good Friday
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May 1, 2026 -May 1 – Best of WACV (Day 2)
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May 1, 2026 -1ST FRIDAY South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
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May 1, 2026 -1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
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May 1, 2026 -Ansir Cowork: First Friday Open Coworking and Lunch
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May 1, 2026 -UX Speakeasy Cafe – Coworking Fridays
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May 1, 2026 -[ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)
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May 1, 2026 -SSCS Distinguished Lecture – Circuit Labs at the Lunch Table with MOSbius
First Friday Founders Hike – May 2026
keep it going in 2026 together! Start your day with San Diego’s most unique tradition: the monthly Founders Hike, where early-stage founders, funders, and community builders gather for a sunrise hike, real-time connections, and a dose of inspiration. 🌊 Sunrise hike + beach cleanup — walk, talk, and leave the beach better than we found […]
Tech Founders Walk at Misson Bay
🧠 Question: What would shift for you if your best conversations happened before the day begins? Founders • Investors • Leaders • Builders Start your day with movement and connection. A moment to acknowledge wins, ground in gratitude, and step into meaningful conversation. Morning + movement shifts three things: – the nervous system stabilizes – […]
Founder Fridays
Hi everyone! This is a by founders, for founders event to connect with one another in San Diego. Others with interest in the startup scene are welcome to join too. All stages welcome, we meet monthly to check in on each other, hear about helpful resources or brainstorm together if there’s something we can help […]
AI Coffee
The SDx AI Coffee is an invite-only meetup where we hold open discussions on the latest updates in AI. Conversations range from high-level observations to technical reflections on state of the art techniques. Please come prepared to share with the group your interests and topics you would like to dive deeper into. As this meetup […]
First Fridays at Downtown Works – All locations
Step 1: Member submits a friend request form at least 24 hours in advance (QR code below). Step 2: Both parties check-in at the front desk upon arrival. Step 3: Enjoy a day of coworking and amenities with your bestie!
May 1 – Best of WACV (Day 2)
Welcome to the Best of WACV series, your virtual pass to some of the groundbreaking research, insights, and innovations that defined this year’s conference. Live streaming from the authors to you. Date, Time and Location May 01, 2026 9 AM - 11 AM Pacific Online. Register for the Zoom! Beyond Pixels: Type-Aware Contrastive Learning for Global […]
1ST FRIDAY South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
This is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and the like for networking, coworking, sharing, brainstorming, mentoring, etc. There is no charge, just bring your ideas, questions, and enthusiasm. RSVP, or just come by sometime between 9:30 am and noon and introduce yourself. Where: Cool Down Coffee 750 E St. Chula Vista, CA (the old CV […]
1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
This is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and the like for networking, coworking, sharing, brainstorming, mentoring, etc. There is no charge, just bring your ideas, questions, and enthusiasm. RSVP, or just come by sometime between 9:30 am and noon and introduce yourself. Where: Cool Down Coffee 750 E St. Chula Vista, CA (the old CV […]
Ansir Cowork: First Friday Open Coworking and Lunch
Experience the collaborative energy of Ansir Cowork’s vibrant workspace, designed to inspire innovation and focus. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, join us for a day filled with networking opportunities, complimentary amenities, and a supportive environment. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your workday, forge new connections, and make your first Friday even […]
UX Speakeasy Cafe – Coworking Fridays
✨ First Fridays of each month ✨ Looking for a perspective change? Want to connect with other UX Designers over coffee and pixels? Join us for UX Speakeasy Cafe—a casual monthly co-working meetup for UXers of all levels and disciplines. Bring your laptop, grab a drink, and settle in for a few hours of working […]
[ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)
Why go it alone? It only takes one person to change our lives personally or professionally. Who will you meet today at "EE"? See additional info and direct links below... Exceptional Entrepreneurs is one of the USA's largest business networking organizations - and one of the best values in business networking. At EE: There is no membership […]
SSCS Distinguished Lecture – Circuit Labs at the Lunch Table with MOSbius
Learning integrated circuit design requires gaining a broad range of skills and knowledge including circuit analysis and design, signals & systems, applied electro-magnetics, and semiconductor physics. Learning theory has always been most accessible through books or now the internet. Simulation tools are now also widely available on personal computers, including open-source versions. But, learning measurements […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -North County AI Coffee Chat
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May 2, 2026 -Online: Saturday Study Group
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May 2, 2026 -REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
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May 2, 2026 -Hack and Race-Prep Autonomous Cars
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May 2, 2026 -Zero to Agent: San Diego
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May 2, 2026 -Monthly AI Talks and ML News — In-Person & Hybrid
North County AI Coffee Chat
This event is for curious technical minds interested in exploring the latest and greatest in AI. Have questions? Building something cool? Want to learn more? This is the place! Get connected with North County AI builders, experts, and learners to share your exciting projects, ask questions, and hopefully learn something new! Please note: this is […]
Online: Saturday Study Group
We are continuing our Study group online for the time being. We are now meeting online in the San Diego Python Discord server! Here is the link to join: https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ There is a "meetup" voice/video channel that we will be using! We may start meeting in person soon! This will be discussed at the meetup. We […]
REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
We are continuing our Study group online for the time being. We are now meeting online in the San Diego Python Discord server! Here is the link to join: https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ There is a "meetup" voice/video channel that we will be using! The SD Python User Group Meetup is https://www.meetup.com/pythonsd/ - there is a Saturday Study group hosted by […]
Hack and Race-Prep Autonomous Cars
San Diego Robotics DIYRobocars Race-Prep Day, Hosted by UCSD. Please keep in mind that at the Saturdays meeting we expect you to have your robocar built and software installed. I hope you will understand that for us time at the track is limited to ever other week for 2 hours. We would like to use […]
Zero to Agent: San Diego
Vercel and Hacker Fund are excited to be hosting a hackathon for the San Diego community for the Zero to Agent build week! Zero to Agent is a global build week where we ship real AI agents with v0 and Vercel. All submissions go into the global competition at Vercel Community with $6,000+ in prizes. Hacker Fund is the […]
Monthly AI Talks and ML News — In-Person & Hybrid
AI Talks and ML News Join us for our monthly event about short presentations, ML papers, and recent AI news. People are welcome to stay after the talks for networking. As time allows, we have a few items lined up: * A project determining customs codes for international shipping * Using ML in gaming * […]

