IEEE-CN Jan (“Home Base”): David Robie, Ph.D. – Why Smart Teams Struggle to Ship
Leucadia Pizza UTC / La Jolla 7748 Regents Rd, San DiegoAutonomous Vehicle (RC) – Beginners and Builders (with Beer) part of DIYRoboCars
Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room 1205 Knoxville St, San DiegoScared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
6750 Paseo Del Norte 6750 Paseo Del Norte, CarlsbadThe Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
Maya Moon Collective 3349 Adams Avenue, San DiegoMission Valley Networking Luncheon (first 35 free on Eventbrite)
McGregor's Grill 10475 San Diego Mission Rd, San Diego
This week: Kicking off the next wave of vibe-coding builds [FREE PARKING]
Ansir Innovation Center 7670 Opportunity Rd #255, San DiegoBeyond the Prompt: Scaling Quality with AI Workflows [FREE PARKING]
Ansir Innovation Center 7670 Opportunity Rd #255, San Diego{FREE} Professional Networking Mixer
Mike Hess Brewing, Seaport Village 2 809 W Harbor Dr UNIT E4-A, San DiegoClay in San Diego: Create Personalized Sales Assets at Scale
One Paseo Living 3200 Paseo Vlg Wy, San Diego, CA, San DiegoCoffee, Networking & Success: Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite
San Diego Mission Bay Resort 1775 E Mission Bay Dr., San DiegoFinance Summit 2026 – SD Networking Events
UC San Diego Park & Market UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market StSD Founders Surf – January 16, 2026
San Elijo State Beach Highway 101 & San Elijo State Beach, Parking lot, S Coast Hwy 101 Parking, CardiffCleantech San Diego Breakfast Series – January 26, 2026
1 Columbia Place 401 West A Street, San DiegoWeek of Events
Sunday, January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026 -lady cpg dinner party
lady cpg dinner party
​Glimpse + Hummingbirds alongside Women on Boards Project are excited to host a special dinner during Winter Fancy Faire in San Diego— bringing together incredible lady founders (and the supporters who champion them) across the CPG community. ​This intimate gathering in a private room at Animae (helmed by Executive Chef, Tara Monsod) is designed to spark honest conversations, foster meaningful connections, and provide […]
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
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January 12, 2026 -IEEE-CN Jan (“Home Base”): David Robie, Ph.D. – Why Smart Teams Struggle to Ship
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January 12, 2026 -Autonomous Vehicle (RC) – Beginners and Builders (with Beer) part of DIYRoboCars
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 […]
IEEE-CN Jan (“Home Base”): David Robie, Ph.D. – Why Smart Teams Struggle to Ship
SD IEEE Consultants' Network: January 2026 Meeting ("Home Base") Why Smart Teams Struggle to Ship—and How the Right-Sized Framework Unlocks Progress TOPIC: Smart teams fail to deliver for two opposite reasons: some are buried under too much process, while others lack the structure needed to scale. In both cases, the result is the same—slow progress, […]
Autonomous Vehicle (RC) – Beginners and Builders (with Beer) part of DIYRoboCars
On the 2nd Monday of the month we have our monthly Autonomous Vehicles Builders and Beginners event at a local brewery. It is presented by the San Diego Robotics group. It's DIY and open source for autonomous cars of any size, from tiny 1:28th scale to full-size. Primarily we build cars which us AI/NN based […]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -Scared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
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January 13, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Online
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January 13, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee – Lestat’s-Normal Heights
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January 13, 2026 -Tuesday Team Up
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January 13, 2026 -The Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
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January 13, 2026 -Jan 13 – Designing Data Infrastructures for Multimodal Mobility Datasets
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January 13, 2026 -Mission Valley Networking Luncheon (first 35 free on Eventbrite)
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January 13, 2026 -San Diego NORTH COUNTY Cyber Meetup (January 2026)
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January 13, 2026 -San Diego C++ Meetup, First one of 2026 – January – #82
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January 13, 2026 -North County Coders In Person
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January 13, 2026 -Indie Hacker Happy Hour
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January 13, 2026 -FilmNet’s Monthly Event
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January 13, 2026 -Supercharge SwiftUI with Metal Shaders
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January 13, 2026 -San Diego Business Mixer January
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 […]
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 […]
Jan 13 – Designing Data Infrastructures for Multimodal Mobility Datasets
This technical workshop focuses on the data infrastructure required to build and maintain production-grade mobility datasets at fleet scale. Date, Time and Location Jan 13, 2026 9:00-10:00 AM Pacific Online. Register for the Zoom! We will examine how to structure storage, metadata, access patterns, and quality controls so that mobility teams can treat perception datasets as […]
Mission Valley Networking Luncheon (first 35 free on Eventbrite)
Why go it alone? It only takes one person to change our lives personally or professionally. Who will you meet at our next event? Exceptional Entrepreneurs - Southern California's largest non-exclusive category business networking referrals organization - has partnered with Business Network Connection to serve the local San Diego community of business professionals, entrepreneurs and […]
San Diego NORTH COUNTY Cyber Meetup (January 2026)
This is a satellite meetup in North County. We'll meet outside (if the weather is clear). If you live in North County San Diego and you work in cyber, and you want to hang with like-minded professionals, this event is for you. Let's get together for a beer and conversation. There will be a food […]
San Diego C++ Meetup, First one of 2026 – January – #82
Hello everyone! Happy new year! 2026! Hope all had a great holidays! We will start the year with Martin's presenting his Property based C++ system design and implementation. More details soon! Thank you! Kobi
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 in Suite E of the address. ** Agenda 6:00P - Arrive 6:15P - Start round table introductions (What is your name, your background, what do you want to take away?) 7:00P - Free […]
Indie Hacker Happy Hour
Join us on January 13th at Societe Brewing in Kearny Mesa for our Indie Hackers Happy Hour. Whether you’re a developer, designer, marketer, or entrepreneur with a big idea, this is your chance to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and find the collaborator you’ve been searching for. Come with an open mind, share your vision, […]
FilmNet’s Monthly Event
Happy New Year, everyone! Let’s march into 2026 with renewed energy and focus on our shared goals, to make this the year we really come together to make our dreams come true. This month the attention will be on the art of cinematography, on that special window into what our visions ought to look like […]
Supercharge SwiftUI with Metal Shaders
Sometimes SwiftUI's default rendering isn't enough to deliver the graphics and visual effects you need. Metal gives you direct GPU access so you can add stunning graphics and visual effects to your app. This will be a practical, developer-friendly introduction to Metal for SwiftUI. Metal isn’t just for games—its shader APIs unlock an entirely new […]
San Diego Business Mixer January
Join us for our first networking and fun in the new year at our joint Business Mixer with the San Diego Germans! We're gathering again at the vibrant Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen, located in the heart of the Town and Country Hotel and Resort. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, connect with […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -This week: Kicking off the next wave of vibe-coding builds [FREE PARKING]
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January 14, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
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January 14, 2026 -1 Million Cups
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January 14, 2026 -Jan 14 – Best of NeurIPS
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January 14, 2026 -Coworking with some San Diego Digital Designers
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January 14, 2026 -Seminar: New Era of Defense Cybersecurity: Understanding CMMC 2.0
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January 14, 2026 -Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Quality with AI Workflows [FREE PARKING]
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January 14, 2026 -What pays? What problem are you solving?
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January 14, 2026 -Let’s Cowork in PB!
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January 14, 2026 -{FREE} Professional Networking Mixer
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January 14, 2026 -Cheers Oceaneers!
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January 14, 2026 -San Diego BlueTech Networking Event
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January 14, 2026 -SD YouTuber Meetup
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January 14, 2026 -Clay in San Diego: Create Personalized Sales Assets at Scale
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January 14, 2026 -ReactJS Monthly Meetup @ Edge
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January 14, 2026 -AI and Society: Exploring the Ethical Implications
This week: Kicking off the next wave of vibe-coding builds [FREE PARKING]
Calling all vibe coders, vibe writers, vibe artists! This week we’ll shape what we’re building next — together. We’ll review ideas, surface new ones, and decide what actually makes the cut for the coming weeks. This isn’t passive planning; it’s a live, collaborative session where your input directly influences what we build, explore, and experiment […]
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, […]
Jan 14 – Best of NeurIPS
Welcome to the Best of NeurIPS series, your virtual pass to some of the groundbreaking research, insights, and innovations that defined the conference. Live streaming from the authors to you. Jan 14, 2025 9 AM Pacific Online. Register for the Zoom! EgoExOR: An Ego-Exo-Centric Operating Room Dataset for Surgical Activity Understanding Operating rooms (ORs) demand precise […]
Coworking with some San Diego Digital Designers
Sometimes you just want to be surrounded by percolating design minds. At this gathering, bring your laptop and work on whatever's on your plate that day — now surrounded by like minds. This is your chance to see Figma on the next screen over. To chat through a perplexing interaction design. To focus, inspired, on […]
Seminar: New Era of Defense Cybersecurity: Understanding CMMC 2.0
### (CS)²AI Online™ Seminar New Era of Defense Cybersecurity: Understanding CMMC 2.0 The cybersecurity landscape for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is rapidly evolving—and CMMC 2.0 is reshaping how organizations approach compliance, risk management, and cyber resilience. In this (CS)²AI Online™ Seminar, subject matter experts break down the intent, structure, and practical implications of CMMC 2.0, helping organizations […]
Beyond the Prompt: Scaling Quality with AI Workflows [FREE PARKING]
The secret to 10x productivity isn't working harder; it’s building systems. Welcome to the first session of AI University, where we’ll dive into the world of Natural Language Applications. We’ll be using SidePC to demonstrate how to transform a standard chatbot into a reliable, repeatable workflow. You’ll learn the foundational concepts of AI application building, […]
What pays? What problem are you solving?
Win $2,500 for your startup • Learn What Actually Pays GUESS WHO's coming to dinner? Reid Hoffman's AI is judging some of the submissions. As well as superme.ai clones from Spark Capital and Sequoia. The startups we are working with are busy running experiments to test assumptions about their business model. 14 of whom have […]
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 […]
{FREE} Professional Networking Mixer
Professional Networking Mixer at Mike Hess Brewing TapHouse, Seaport Village Unwind, Connect, & Discover Opportunities! Please be prepared to engage in business conversations with other professionals, remembering that networking is a relationship-building activity - and that this event is to help foster business connections and social capital. Hard selling of products or services, or participating […]
Cheers Oceaneers!
CHEERS OCEANEERS! Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).
San Diego BlueTech Networking Event
Join TMA BlueTech for a special edition of our monthly BlueTech Networking Meetup, hosted at our longtime community home, Quantum Brewing. This gathering brings together ocean innovators, engineers, founders, and collaborators for an evening where advanced science, real world application, and community converge. Featured Presentation: Quantum Brewing Martin Beaulieu, PhD, whom many of us know […]
SD YouTuber Meetup
Join us for our monthly YouTube meetup! The usual agenda: Intros Networking Sharing experiences / information Bring your questions and experiences about equipment, places to film/vlog, or YouTube in general. Collaborate! Exchange numbers and help each other grow!
Clay in San Diego: Create Personalized Sales Assets at Scale
​⏰ Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ​​​​👉 Limited to 30 people ​​This event is going to be amazing and we have Khaled Azar, founder of Livmo, who is going to teach us two really powerful strategies that he himself uses to build personal brand and convert prospects into […]
ReactJS Monthly Meetup @ Edge
✨ Come network and learn with us at Edge HQ in Little Italy! ✨ Taking place every 2nd Wednesday of the Month, the React meetup will cover fundamental React concepts, libraries and tooling, updates/news in the React community, and anything else related. The event is open to everyone whether you are just beginning to learn […]
AI and Society: Exploring the Ethical Implications
Join us at the La Mesa AI Meetup Group for a thought-provoking discussion on how artificial intelligence is shaping our society. From ethical considerations to the future of work, we will delve into the latest trends and insights in the world of AI. This event is perfect for both beginners and experts in the field, […]
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Jan 15 – Best of NeurIPS (Day 2)
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January 15, 2026 -AI Deep Dive Series (Virtual) – Building AI Agents From Prototype to Production
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January 15, 2026 -Focus 2026: What Matters Now
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January 15, 2026 -Coffee, Networking & Success: Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite
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January 15, 2026 -COMPLECS: Parallel Computing Concepts
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January 15, 2026 -Weekly Coffee Chat
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January 15, 2026 -Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Discussion
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January 15, 2026 -Finance Summit 2026 – SD Networking Events
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January 15, 2026 -Biotech Beach & Brews – Singles Only!
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January 15, 2026 -January VBC
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January 15, 2026 -Open Web Application Security Project San Diego (OWASP-SD) – Monthly Meeting
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January 15, 2026 -Building Generative AI models with SQL Server 2025
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January 15, 2026 -Pitch-A-Friend @ Puesto – Mission Valley
Jan 15 – Best of NeurIPS (Day 2)
Welcome to day two of the Best of NeurIPS 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. Time and Location Jan 15, 2026 9:00-11:00 AM Pacific Online. Register for the Zoom! Why Diffusion Models Don't Memorize: The Role of […]
AI Deep Dive Series (Virtual) – Building AI Agents From Prototype to Production
Welcome to the AI Deep Dive Series (Virtual). Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers & fellow developers from all over the world. This is virtual event for our AI global community, please double-check your local time. Can't make […]
Focus 2026: What Matters Now
​The start of a new year is one of the rare moments when stepping back feels natural. A chance to reflect, reset, and refocus. Join us this Thursday, Jan 15, for a collaborative session designed for executives and business leaders who want to: ​Look at 2025 at figure out what worked and what didn’t ​Spot […]
Coffee, Networking & Success: Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite
"Coffee, Networking, and the Path to Success." This gathering is the perfect arena for business owners eager to widen their network, real estate aficionados keen on uncovering the newest investment tactics, and budding entrepreneurs on the quest for success. It's an inviting platform to share your journey, soak up wisdom from sector specialists, and forge […]
COMPLECS: Parallel Computing Concepts
All users of advanced cyberinfrastructure, whether they develop their own software or use 3rd party applications, should understand fundamental parallel computing concepts. In this webinar we cover supercomputer architectures, the differences between threads and processes, implementations of parallelism (e.g., OpenMP and MPI), strong and weak scaling, limitations on scalability (Amdahl’s and Gustafson’s Laws) and benchmarking. […]
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/
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Discussion
Join us for an engaging discussion on the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technology. Our event will cover topics such as Machine Learning, Ethereum, Smart Contracts, and how these innovations are shaping the future of Decentralized Systems & Applications. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, developer, or industry professional, this event will offer […]
Finance Summit 2026 – SD Networking Events
Finance Summit 2026 - The Finance Summit brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals. There is parking at the Venue, 1100 Market Street but the attendant leaves at 5pm. After that, there is plenty of street parking and 2 blocks away is the Padres Parkade on 10th and J Street. You can also Uber […]
Biotech Beach & Brews – Singles Only!
Welcome to 2026! The 1st singles meetup last October generated many new contacts for people, some new friendships, and a few dates - a good start for the fledgling idea. Now it's the start of a New Year, and hope springs anew for the single crowd. Sure, single can be great fun, don't get us […]
January VBC
Time to work on all your important New Years Resolutions with the VBC Crew. Build/grow my professional network Access resources that will improve my career Physical fitness (standing for 3 hours doing curls) Spend more time with friends Help others
Open Web Application Security Project San Diego (OWASP-SD) – Monthly Meeting
What we’re about The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a 501(c)(3) worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Our mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations worldwide can make informed decisions about true software security risks. Over 30,000 Subscribers - Over 140 Projects - Over 190 Chapters ----------------------------------- If you wish to present at OWASP San […]
Building Generative AI models with SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 adds native vector storage to build generative models with your data using the AI model of your choice without data migration. See how you can incorporate the native vector architecture and use the new T-SQL AI syntax to build practical, production-ready solutions. Attendees will learn how to specify where the model is […]
Pitch-A-Friend @ Puesto – Mission Valley
🎉 Join Us for some Fun, Connections & Laughter! Whether you're pitching a friend or just here to mingle, this event is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time. 🎤 Want to pitch your friend? Sign up in advance. Spots are limited, so don't wait! Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation about: What […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -SD Founders Surf – January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Cleantech San Diego Breakfast Series – January 26, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -The Group-Encinitas: Feel Good Friday
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January 16, 2026 -How to Patent AI
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January 16, 2026 -A Tea Chat For Life Sciences + Julia Schnider, QMSphere For BioPharma & MedTech Compliances
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January 16, 2026 -[ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)
SD Founders Surf – January 16, 2026
Founders, investors, and those who support them, meet at "Pipes": San Elijo State Beach, northern-most part of the north parking lot near the benches and shower. If you see stairs or you see parking lot north of you, keep going north! The pin on the map is about 100 yards south of where we'll meet. […]
Cleantech San Diego Breakfast Series – January 26, 2026
Cleantech San Diego is pleased to host a member breakfast event in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada as part of the visit of the Canadian delegation to the 2026 Cleantech Forum North America. Joining the consulate will be a group of entrepreneurs from a diverse set of growth stage Canadian clean technology companies […]
How to Patent AI
Silicon Valley intellectual property attorney Dr. Steven Colby will discuss how to patent AI. This is an online event. Participation is 100% online. Participants can be located anywhere in the world. This event is FREE to attend! Hurry! Slots are limited! (The login link will be sent via email to Eventbrite registrants right before the […]
A Tea Chat For Life Sciences + Julia Schnider, QMSphere For BioPharma & MedTech Compliances
Join us on Friday 1/16/2026 (9:30-11:00 am PST) for our kick-off “Tea Chat” of 2026, to hear the journey of Julia Schnider, her insights into Quality and Sterility Assurance, and what it takes to build inspection-ready systems that truly work. Julia Schnider, is Founder & Principal Consultant of QMSphere, a specialized consulting firm supporting Life […]
[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 […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -Online: Saturday Study Group
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January 17, 2026 -REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
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January 17, 2026 -History of Optical Character Recognition
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January 17, 2026 -Diving deeper into software development discussions
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:Â 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 […]
History of Optical Character Recognition
In this week's meeting, Ryan will be taking us through the history of Optical Character Recognition, commonly shortened to OCR. This is the technology core to reading the text from images and turning them into machine text. This technology has been a silent force in many business applications for decades and is often taken for […]
Diving deeper into software development discussions
• What we'll do Come join in discussions about Vim, Emacs, Linux, Elixir, Erlang, OTP, Lisp, Haskell, Ruby, Javascript, Functional Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Blockchain, HashGraph, Distributed Systems, Decentralized Systems, and whatever peaks your interest. • What to bring A laptop, good questions, exciting ideas, an open mind and a positive attitude. • Where to […]

