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SUMMARY:Gamercon Easter Preview
DESCRIPTION:🐣🎮 GamerCon Easter Preview Event – San Diego 🎮🐣\nBefore the main event hits this May\, we’re cracking open something special… [https://gamercon.com/ ](https://gamercon.com/)\nJoin us for a GamerCon Easter Preview\, where LAN vibes meet springtime chaos. Whether you’re here to frag\, race\, strategize\, roll dice\, or just hang out\, this is your chance to get a taste of what’s coming—wrapped in a not-so-traditional Easter theme.\n🌸 What to Expect: \n\nOpen gaming across PC\, console\, and tabletop\nCasual tournaments + pickup matches\nBoard game sessions and tabletop hangouts\nRetro setups and community favorites\nEaster-themed challenges\, surprises\, and maybe a few hidden “power-ups” 🥚\nChill\, social atmosphere—bring friends or make new ones\n\n🐰 Bonus XP:\nKeep an eye out for special in-game-style “Easter eggs” throughout the event… you never know what you might unlock.\n💸 FREE EVENT – just show up and play!\nThis is a low-key preview of GamerCon 2026—perfect for meeting the community\, testing setups\, and getting in early before the full con hits in May.\n🎟️ Spots are limited—RSVP early and don’t miss out.\nGame. Connect. Respawn. \nPark in one of the Laz or Ace spots nearby\, or take the blue trolley to the City College Stop
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/gamercon-easter-preview/
LOCATION:Tenth Avenue Theatre\, 930 10th Avenue\, (10th and Broadway)\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us at Portal Coffee overlooking the beautiful Waterfront Park and San Diego Harbor. \nThere’s lots of available street parking along Kettner between Fir and Beech St just 1-3 blocks from Portal Coffee. See the Parking Map attached image. We’re also one block from the MTA Trolley and 2 blocks from Amtrak and the Coaster. \nCome by for some networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, and mentoring. 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 SD Tech Scene calendar – https://sdtechscene.org
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/little-italy-san-diego-tech-coffee/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Portal Coffee\, 1495 Pacific Hwy\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260406T052044Z
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SUMMARY:Distrusting the Out-Party: Partisan Disbelief and Biased Updating
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take place on Monday April 6\, 5–6 p.m. (PDT) | Tuesday April 7\, 9–10 a.m. (KST) \nWhy do people discount information when it comes from the “other side\,” even on basic\, nonpartisan facts? \nIn this webinar\, Shinnosuke Kikuchi\, a GPS faculty member\, will talk about “partisan disbelief in knowledge” — the tendency to assume one’s own political group is more knowledgeable than the out-party — and how that perception shapes how people learn from information. \nJoin us as Kikuchi highlights why polarization can persist even outside explicitly political issues\, and what this implies for communication and shared understanding. Woo Chang Kang of Korea University\, a 2023 visiting scholar at GPS\, will join Kikuchi to provide comments. \nThis public lecture series is organized by the Korea-Pacific Program at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on program activities\, please visit gps.ucsd.edu/kpp. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact GPS Events Coordinator Curtis Bruno.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/distrusting-the-out-party-partisan-disbelief-and-biased-updating/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20250826T081405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T075024Z
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SUMMARY:Scared to speak in front a group? We'll help you!
DESCRIPTION: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 presentation. \nThis is a recurring weekly meeting. https://www.meetup.com/palomar-airport-toastmasters/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/scared-to-speak-in-front-a-group-well-help-you/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:6750 Paseo Del Norte\, 6750 Paseo Del Norte\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20251209T053813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T053842Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Team Up
DESCRIPTION: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 heart of San Diego. \nWhether you cannot always make it to Feel Good Fridays in Encinitas or you are ready to double down on connection by joining both\, Tuesday Team Up was created for you. It is a place where authentic conversations spark new opportunities\, where encouragement turns into action\, and where people come together to lift each other higher both personally and professionally. \nOur vision is to create spaces throughout San Diego where everyone feels they belong\, where ideas become reality\, and where community becomes the foundation for growth. Tuesday Team Up is another step toward that vision and we would love for you to be part of it.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tuesday-team-up/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Maya Moon Collective\, 3349 Adams Avenue\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Conversation,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T101500
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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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Maya Moon Collective\, 3349 Adams Avenue\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech,Startups & Founders,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
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CREATED:20240104T042320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T051522Z
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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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Lestat’s\, 3343 Adams Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260406T053043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T053043Z
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SUMMARY:Start-Up Essentials: From Concept to Creation
DESCRIPTION:Turn your business idea into reality! Join a 4-week interactive series on concept\, marketing\, financials & launch. Certificate included. \n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Join us for an interactive and informative series on starting your own business. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur\, this series is designed to provide you with the practical tools and knowledge needed to launch and grow a successful business. Over four (4) weeks\, participants will learn concept development to reduce failure\, the necessity of marketing\, the importance of financials\, and what is needed to establish the business. \nParticipants who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion. All Sessions are 9:00am – 1:00pm. Session dates are: \n\n4/7/26: Concept Development\n4/14/26: Customer Discovery & Acquisition\n4/21/26: Financial Fundamentals\n4/28/26: Business Creation\n\nWhat Attendees will Learn: \n\nConcept Development: Develop and refine a business concept that reduces risk and increases the likelihood of success.\nFoundations of Entrepreneurship: Understand the fundamental principles of building a business from the ground up.\nStrategic Planning: Learn how to create a solid business plan that outlines your goals\, target market\, and financial projections.\nLegal Essentials: Navigate the legal landscape with insights into business structures\, contracts\, and compliance.\nMarketing Mastery: Discover effective strategies to promote your business\, build your brand\, and attract customers.\nFinancial Fitness: Gain the financial literacy necessary to manage budgets\, cash flow\, and make informed business decisions.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nFully interactive hands-on workshops\nActive business building (this is not a sit and listen activity!)\nImmediate feedback on your business concept from advisors who have helped hundres of people launch successful businesses\nExponential personal growth\nMindset shift from employee to business owner\nBusiness launch ready at the end of the 4 week series\n\nUpon completion\, attendees will receive a certificate of competency and access to resources to help start and grow their small business.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/start-up-essentials-from-concept-to-creation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Lecture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260316T063458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T054614Z
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SUMMARY:Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable
DESCRIPTION: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 resources. The roundtable is sometimes followed by open office hours if anyone has additional questions or discussions.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/open-source-fpga-projects-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Roundtable,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260406T055139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T055139Z
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SUMMARY:Aerospace Perspectives Series The Accelerating Pace of Physics AI Modeling and What It Means for the Aerospace Industry
DESCRIPTION:The last two years have witnessed a surge in the acceleration in our ability to generate\, curate\, and use data for large-scale training of modern physics-AI surrogates. Additionally\, physics-AI architectures are rapidly improving in their ability to accurately represent complex\, industrially relevant geometries and associated physics. Extrapolating into the future\, we must ask ourselves the question: “What does this mean for the future of aerospace engineering?” During this webinar\, Professor Alonso will describe the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods as they relate to various applications in aerospace engineering\, including design space exploration\, optimization\, uncertainty quantification\, and data assimilation for digital twins. For example\, Luminary Cloud has developed SHIFT-CCA\, a physics-AI model for external aerodynamics (including the flowpath for the propulsion system) for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Using SHIFT-CCA\, Professor Alonso will discuss how such models can be used and the potential of Luminary Cloud’s SHIFT models for aerospace applications.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/aerospace-perspectives-series-the-accelerating-pace-of-physics-ai-modeling-and-what-it-means-for-the-aerospace-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260406T065941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T065941Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Validated Digital Twin for Fusion
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we will describe an AI-enabled digital twin of the DIII-D National Fusion Facility that transforms fusion energy research by reducing plasma simulation times from weeks to seconds. This effort is a collaboration between NVIDIA\, General Atomics\, and research partners including San Diego Supercomputer Center\, Argonne Leadership Computing Facility\, and NERSC. The project addresses fusion’s critical challenge of controlling plasma at hundreds of millions of degrees while predicting its behavior rapidly enough to maintain reactor stability. Built within NVIDIA Omniverse and powered by GPU-accelerated AI surrogate models—including EFIT for plasma equilibrium\, CAKE for plasma boundary prediction\, and ION ORB for ion heat density—the digital twin integrates real-time sensor data from the physical reactor with physics-based simulations and engineering models. Trained using the Polaris and Perlmutter supercomputers on decades of experimental data\, this interactive virtual environment enables 700 scientists from over 100 organizations to conduct risk-free “what-if” scenario testing and rapidly iterate reactor designs without endangering physical infrastructure. This “fusion accelerator” represents a paradigm shift from purely physics-driven experimentation to AI-augmented computational discovery\, significantly accelerating the path toward commercial fusion energy. \nInstructor Biography\nDr. Raffi Nazikian is the Senior Director for Data Science at General Atomics\, where he leads several R&D efforts including: perationalizing AI and digital twins to accelerate discovery and de-risk the path to commercial fusion. He is also a Fellow and twice Distinguished Lecturer of the American Physical Society; twice recipient of the Kaul Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics; author of over 260+ research papers; senior research manager and mentor.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/building-a-validated-digital-twin-for-fusion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20251007T064229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T075815Z
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SUMMARY:North County Health + Wellness Networking
DESCRIPTION:Our FREE monthly networking meetup is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nBuild strong professional relationships: Connect with other industry leaders and potential collaborators.\nExpand your client base: Discover new referral sources and strategic partnerships.\nGain valuable insights: Learn from the experiences of guest speakers and other successful practitioners.\nBoost your visibility: Increase your brand awareness within the local community.\n\nWho should attend: \n\nFunctional medicine doctors\nNaturopathic and homeopathic doctors\nPsychotherapists and counselors\nReiki / energy healers\nPersonal trainers\nNutritionists\nPhysical therapists\nYoga and fitness instructors\nMassage therapists\nAcupuncturists\nTarot / human design readers and astrologers\nChiropractors\nHealth\, wellness + spiritual coaches\n\n—\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: First Tuesday of the Month \n\n12:00-12:30pm Meditation (optional) – led by Seaside Center for Spiritual Living\n12:30-1:00pm Wellness Marketing Insights + Discussion – led by Locally Well San Diego\n1:00-2:00pm Networking\n\nCost: Free\nLocation:\nSeaside Center for Spiritual Living\n1613 Lake Dr\, Encinitas\, CA \n** Please enter the doors on the north side of the parking lot for our event (Seaside Center Family Room). Parking is free. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow your business and expand your network!\nRSVP to save your spot!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/north-county-health-wellness-networking/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Seaside Center for Spiritual Living\, 1613 Lake Dr\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260326T061942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T061942Z
UID:10017293-1775566800-1775577600@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:SMPL X rednote Creator Connect
DESCRIPTION:​Are you ready to break into the next big thing in social media? The rednote x SMPL collaboration is here to help active and aspiring creators\, entrepreneurs\, and tech-lovers master the rednote ecosystem and launch their UGC careers. \n​Join us for an afternoon of networking\, exclusive creator insights\, and hands-on demonstrations that will give you the edge in the ever-changing digital landscape. \n​​📲 Don’t have rednote yet? Download it here before the event! \n\n​🗓️ Schedule\n\n\n​1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Welcome & Mingle \n\n\n​1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | rednote 101 & Opening Ceremony Learn what makes rednote different from other platforms\, discover best practices for creators\, and get the inside scoop on Traffic Boost Program. \n\n\n​2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Guest Speaker Panel & Q&A Hear from celebrity influencers as they share their secrets to “breaking the algorithm” and achieving success on rednote. \n\n\n​3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Workshop: Your First Post on rednote Let’s get to work! We’ll help you set up your profile and create your first piece of rednote content. Whether it’s a dance clip\, a music snippet\, or a “foodie” post featuring our event catering\, we’ve got the ideas to get you started. \n\n\n​3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | The Grand Raffle & Closing We’re capping off the day by giving away incredible prizes! \n\n\n\n​🎁 Win Big!\n​Participating isn’t just about learning—it’s your ticket to winning. For every post you make during the event tagging rednote\, you’ll earn a raffle ticket to increase your chances of taking home: \n​🏆 Grand Prize: Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 Smart Glasses ($400+ value) \n​🥈 Second Prize: Kodak Pixpro FZ55 Digital Camera + Professional Tripod Bundle \n​🥉 Third Prize: JBL Mini Bluetooth Speaker \n​Note: Food and drinks (including Pop Up Bagels!) will be provided while supplies last. Make sure to register to receive the exact location details for the event. \n​🚀 Tip: Use your .edu email address for a much faster verification!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/smpl-x-rednote-creator-connect/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Entrepreneurs,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260311T042941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T042941Z
UID:10017187-1775583000-1775736000@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Multiply ImpartnerCon 2026 is coming to San Diego April 7–9\, 2026!
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Multiply ImpartnerCon event is headlined by Jay McBain\, Chief Analyst for Channels\, Partnerships & Ecosystems at Omdia\, and feature customer and partner leaders from Smartsheet\, Silverfort\, SolarWinds\, Talkdesk and more: \nExpect real conversations on ecosystem revenue orchestration\, AI-powered automation\, partner marketing automation\, hyperscaler GTM strategies\, and the partner operations work that turns strategy into pipeline. \nFree to attend. Built for technology\, partnership\, channel\, alliance\, and ecosystem leaders who are building the future of partner-led growth. \nRegister and view the city agendas here for Multiply ImpartnerCon 2026. \n  \nTuesday\, April 7 (5:30–7:00 PM): Welcome Reception at the The Prado at Balboa Park \nWednesday – Thursday\, April 8-9: Multiply ImpartnerCon at the San Diego Air & Space Museum\, with focused workshops\, peer discussions\, and Brain Labs.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/multiply-impartnercon-2026-is-coming-to-san-diego-april-7-9-2026/
LOCATION:San Diego Air & Space Museum\, 2001 Pan American Plaza\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Community Building,Conference,Data & Analytics,Events & Conferences,Innovation,Leaders,Networking,Professionals,Software,Strategies,Web Technologies,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260407T063706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T063706Z
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SUMMARY:LiS San Diego Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:​Join Latinxs in Sustainability San Diego for happy hour! Catch up and network with other sustainability professionals in San Diego. Bincho tacos available to purchase. \n​​​About Latinxs in Sustainability \n​​​Latinxs in Sustainability is made up of a group of professionals determined to address and reduce the barriers that have led the environmental and climate field to be among the least ethnically and racially diverse across all disciplines. Our goal is to establish and facilitate pathways for underrepresented and under-resourced Latinx communities in an effort to diversify the sustainability workforce. \n​​​We hope you will join us and share this event with others! For future events follow us on Instagram or join our LinkedIn group\, and check out our webpage here!​ \n​By registering\, you’ll also be added to the Latinxs in Sustainability mailing list to receive updates on future events and opportunities. You can unsubscribe anytime
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lis-san-diego-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Kairoa Brewing Company\, 4601 Park Blvd Ste A\, San Diego\, CA\, 92116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20240604T071323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T190414Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego's NFT\, Digital Art and Cocktails Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Botanica’s NFT Meetup Group for an evening of digital art and cocktails. Discover the fascinating world of NFTs and how they are revolutionizing the arts and entertainment industry. Connect with fellow enthusiasts\, artists\, and collectors as we explore new frontiers in creativity and technology\, while enjoying cocktails and bites. \nDuring this event\, we will have a showcase of stunning digital artwork created by talented artists in the NFT space as well as a meet & greet with a local NFT expert. Let’s engage in lively discussions about the impact of NFTs on the art world and exchange ideas on how to navigate this emerging market & the opportunities around it. \nAs you mingle with like-minded individuals\, enjoy a variety of specially crafted cocktails inspired by the wonders of digital art. Our mixologists have carefully curated a menu that embodies the spirit and vibrancy of this exciting movement. \nWhether you are an artist\, collector\, or simply curious about NFTs\, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of digital art and meet other local folks that care about the same things!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diegos-nft-digital-art-and-cocktails-meetup/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar\, 3139 University Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Art,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260203T094138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T094138Z
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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-2/2026-04-07/
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:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260403T022158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T022158Z
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SUMMARY:San Diego AI Showcase #3 (North County) April 2026
DESCRIPTION:​Note: we are charging $10 just to help with food and drinks\, we already have an awesome space. If you don’t feel like paying\, please choose the INVITEE ticket (free). Thanks! \nSan Diego AI Showcase (North County)\nA Homebrew-style night for AI experiments and demos. \n​This is a monthly\, in-person gathering for San Diego founders who are actively building with AI\, and who are willing to show their work before it’s perfect. \n​Inspired by the original Homebrew Computer Club\, where builders like Steve Wozniak casually shared what they were experimenting with\, this is a space for real demos\, early prototypes\, bold ideas\, and honest lessons. No polished pitch decks. No sales. No pressure. \n​This is about learning in public\, helping each other think sharper\, and accelerating progress through thoughtful feedback. \n​The San Diego AI Showcase is designed to grow a tight\, curious\, builder-driven founder community in the region. \nWhat you’ll see \n\n\n​Early AI products\, tools\, agents\, workflows\, and experiments \n\n\n​Things that are half-working\, just launched\, or still a little rough \n\n\n​Lessons from what didn’t work (often the most valuable part) \n\n\n​Live demos\, screen shares\, short walkthroughs \n\n\n​Format \n\n\n​5–10 founders present for ~10 minutes each \n\n\n​3-minute Q&A and group discussion after every presentation \n\n\n​Hang out\, meet other builders\, and keep the conversation going \n\n\n​Who this is for \n\n\n​Founders actively building with AI (pre-seed to growth) \n\n\n​Engineers\, designers\, and product leaders experimenting hands-on \n\n\n​People who value curiosity\, humility\, and substance over hype \n\n\n​What this is not \n\n\n​Not a pitch night \n\n\n​Not an investor demo day \n\n\n​Not a sales event \n\n\n​Just builders helping builders. \n​📍 Event Details \n\n\n​When: April 7\, 2006 at 6:00 pm \n\n\n​Where: LVLUP USA (North County San Diego. Vista\, California) \n\n\n​Organizer: Demian Borba\, Founder and CEO of Pactto (Stanford StartX S25\, ex-Adobe\, Intuit\, PayPal\, BlackBerry)\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demianborba/ \n​If you’re interested in presenting\, attending\, or shaping the future of this meetup\, please email Demian at demian@pactto.com. The goal is to create something long-lasting for San Diego — a place where meaningful work gets shared early\, and momentum compounds over time.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-ai-showcase-3-north-county-april-2026/
LOCATION:1410 Vantage Ct\, 1410 Vantage Ct\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Demo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260407T061554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T061554Z
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SUMMARY:AI Showcase + Builders Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:​AI Showcase \n​Come see Five live AI products being built by locals. \n​Want to present? drop me a note. \n​\nThis month\, we are collaborating with AI Showcase in Vista\, a monthly\, in-person gathering for San Diego founders who are actively building with AI\, and who are willing to show their work before it’s perfect. \n​​Inspired by the original Homebrew Computer Club\, where builders like Steve Wozniak casually shared what they were experimenting with\, this is a space for real demos\, early prototypes\, bold ideas\, and honest lessons. No polished pitch decks. No sales. No pressure. \n​​This is about learning in public\, helping each other think sharper\, and accelerating progress through thoughtful feedback. \n​We will have FIVE 10-minute presentations. \nWhat you’ll see \n​• ​Early AI products\, tools\, agents\, workflows\, and experiments \n​• ​Things that are half-working\, just launched\, or still a little rough \n​​• Lessons from what didn’t work (often the most valuable part) \n​​• Live demos\, screen shares\, short walkthroughs \n​https://eventship.com/event/san-diego-ai-showcase-3-north-county-april-2026
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/ai-showcase-builders-roundtable/
LOCATION:LVLUP USA Academy & Training Facility\, 1410 Vantage Ct\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Collaboration,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260407T064228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T064228Z
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SUMMARY:Aaluxx from Maya Protocol
DESCRIPTION:​This month we’re joined by Aaluxx from Maya Protocol for a conversation about cross-chain liquidity\, decentralized exchange design\, and the broader multi-chain future of crypto. Learn more about Aaluxx here: @aaluxxmyth and Maya Protocol here: @maya_protocol. \n​Maya Protocol is a cross-chain decentralized liquidity protocol focused on native asset swaps across multiple blockchains without wrapping or handing custody to an intermediary. Built in the broader cross-chain DEX ecosystem and powered by its native token CACAO\, the project is designed around interoperable liquidity\, community ownership\, and open exchange across chains. \nAaluxx is the guiding spirit behind Maya Protocol\, a decentralization enthusiast eager to be part of the multi-chain transformation. As an insider of crypto and its problems\, he aims to roam chains in search of unifying liquidity and securing it\, one of the main reasons why Maya was born\, always having a clear goal for the protocol: community-owned\, protected by code and open to exchange. \n​🍕🍻 Free food and drinks courtesy of our sponsors\, Edge\, Bitrefill\, CoinStructive\, and Zano. \n​🐦 Follow our Sponsors on X: @CoinStructive @EdgeWallet @bitrefill @zano_project \n​🎥 Join in person or on the Edge YouTube livestream. \n​Buy\, sell\, and trade crypto while still holding your keys/funds using Edge. Give it a try at https://edge.app \n​Hosted by Bitcoin and Open Blockchain San Diego organizers @paullinator\, @heine_joseph\, @rossj987\, and @djkinkle. \n​🚗 There is limited street parking around our venue as well as paid public parking at 950 W Ash St. as well as the Little Italy Parking Garage located on 715 W Cedar St. \n​Venue: Edge 1495 Pacific Hwy #300 San Diego\, CA 92101
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/aaluxx-from-maya-protocol/
LOCATION:Edge\, 1495 Pacific Hwy #300\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bitcoin,Blockchain,Crypto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T084500
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260116T045557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T045959Z
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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/2026-04-08/
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:20260408T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260407T071146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T071146Z
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SUMMARY:SDSI Business Buzz April 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you needed an excuse to drink coffee with friends – we got you!  Join the SDSI community on the second Wednesday of each month for our new recurring Business Buzz gathering.  Connect with industry leaders and innovators for a casual cup of coffee\, a VG doughnut and conversation. Share ideas\, build relationships and explore the latest topics shaping our community.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sdsi-business-buzz-april-2026/
LOCATION:San Diego Sport Innovators Office\, 253 S Hwy 101 c\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Community Building,Innovators,Leaders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20250718T060418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T060440Z
UID:10011407-1775638800-1775642400@sdtechscene.org
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-3/2026-04-08/
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:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20231222T032031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T044912Z
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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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Parfait Paris\, 12841 El Camino Real suite 208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260408T054819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T054819Z
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SUMMARY:April 8 - Getting Started with FiftyOne
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a technical foundation for managing large scale computer vision datasets. You will learn to curate\, visualize\, and evaluate models using the open source FiftyOne app. \nDate\, Time and Location \nApr 8\, 2026\n10 AM PST – 11 AM Pacific\nOnline. Register for the Zoom! \nThe session covers data ingestion\, embedding visualization\, and model failure analysis. You will build workflows to identify dataset bias\, find annotation errors\, and select informative samples for training. Attendees leave with a framework for data centric AI for research and production pipelines\, prioritizing data quality over pure model iteration. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nStructure unstructured data. Map data and metadata into a queryable schema for images\, videos\, and point clouds.\nQuery datasets with the FiftyOne SDK. Create complex views based on model predictions\, labels\, and custom tags. Use the FiftyOne to filter data based on logical conditions and confidence scores.\nVisualize high dimensional embeddings. Project features into lower dimensions to find clusters of similar samples. Identify data gaps and outliers using FiftyOne Brain.\nAutomate data curation. Implement algorithmic measures to select diverse subsets for training. Reduce labeling costs by prioritizing high entropy samples.\nDebug model performance. Run evaluation routines to generate confusion matrices and precision recall curves. Visualize false positives and false negatives directly in the App to understand model failures.\nCustomize FiftyOne. Build custom dashboards and interactive panels. Create specialized views for domain specific tasks.\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nWorking knowledge of Python and machine learning and/or computer vision fundamentals.\nAll attendees will get access to the tutorials and code examples used in the workshop.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/april-8-getting-started-with-fiftyone/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20240313T080039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T212321Z
UID:10004056-1775642400-1775664000@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Coworking with some San Diego Digital Designers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is your chance to see Figma on the next screen over. To chat through a perplexing interaction design. To focus\, inspired\, on your portfolio. \nAs with all SDDD events\, this is a casual\, personal\, and quiet-ish meeting of designers. Introvert- and extrovert-friendly. Coworking\, collaboration\, and conversation\, not networking. \nWe’ve got wifi and power (duh)\, I’ll brew up a fresh batch of coffee\, and we’ve got some tasty teas. What else do you need? (No\, srsly\, what else do you need?) \nPriority will be given to SDDD members (joining is easy — assuming you are a digital designer in San Diego — and free at sddd.org). \nHit up the chat here in Meetup — or #events in Slack — with any questions. \nLimited capacity\, so please RSVP accurately! 🙂 \nSee you there!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/coworking-with-some-san-diego-digital-designers/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Cozy Design\, Inc.\, 2330-36 30th St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Coworking,Design & UX,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260408T060308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T060308Z
UID:10017887-1775646000-1775649600@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:TILOS-HDSI Seminar: Engineering Interpretable and Faithful AI Systems
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision Language Models (VLMs) have achieved remarkable performance across a wide range of tasks. However\, their growing deployment has exposed fundamental limitations in faithfulness\, safety\, and transparency. In this talk\, I will present a unified perspective on addressing these challenges through principled model interventions and interpretable decision-making frameworks. I first introduce Information Pursuit (IP)\, an interpretable-by-design prediction framework that replaces opaque reasoning with a sequence of informative\, user-interpretable queries\, yielding concise explanations alongside accurate predictions. I then present Parsimonious Concept Engineering (PaCE)\, an approach that improves faithfulness and alignment by selectively removing undesirable internal activations\, mitigating hallucinations and biased language while preserving linguistic competence. Results across text\, vision\, and medical tasks illustrate how these ideas advance transparency without sacrificing performance. Together\, these contributions point toward a broader direction for building AI systems that are powerful\, faithful\, and aligned with human values. \nRené Vidal is the Penn Integrates Knowledge and Rachleff University Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering and Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania\, where he directs the Center for Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS) and serves as Co-Chair of Penn AI. He is also an Amazon Scholar\, Affiliated Chief Scientist at NORCE\, and former Associate Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence. Professor Vidal’s research advances the mathematical foundations of deep learning and trustworthy AI\, with broad impact across computer vision and biomedical data science. His contributions have been recognized with major honors\, including the IEEE Edward J. McCluskey Technical Achievement Award\, the D’Alembert Faculty Award\, the J.K. Aggarwal Prize\, the ONR Young Investigator Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, and best paper awards in machine learning\, computer vision\, signal processing\, control\, and medical robotics. He is a Fellow of ACM\, AIMBE\, IEEE\, and IAPR\, and a Sloan Fellow. \nZoom: https://bit.ly/TILOS-Seminars
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tilos-hdsi-seminar-engineering-interpretable-and-faithful-ai-systems/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:AI,Hybrid,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20260311T083806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T083806Z
UID:10016461-1775655000-1775665800@sdtechscene.org
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-2-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Second Nature\, 5040 Cass St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161110
CREATED:20251016T050547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T062851Z
UID:10012930-1775664000-1775669400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics and many of the nuances that every business\, entrepreneur\, and inventor should keep in mind to protect their hard work. \n\n\n\n\nSeries Description: \nWhether you are a student startup with a brand new idea\, a small business owner with a side project\, or a seasoned business mogul\, the Entrepreneur Workshops focus on a variety of topics pertinent to your journey. Sponsored by Pillsbury Law and hosted by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s The Basement\, these workshops are open to everyone. We invite you to register for as many sessions as you are interested in! Light refreshments will be provided. \nEvent Description: \nHave questions about intellectual property (IP)? Attend this interactive session to learn the basics and many of the nuances that every business\, entrepreneur\, and inventor should keep in mind to protect their hard work. We will cover the “rules of the road” spanning patents\, trade secrets\, copyrights\, and trademarks\, including how to navigate the specific complexities of university-owned IP and technology transfer. Through ample examples and Q&A\, you will learn how to avoid common traps that give away your valuable work\, take practical steps to command your commercial relationships\, and drive favorable outcomes for your intellectual property rights. \nAbout the Speaker: \nRyan Smith ‘94 | Partner\, Duane Morris LLP | LinkedIn \nRyan Smith ‘94 (Ph.D.\, J.D.) is presently a patent attorney and a mentor at The Basement\, where he drafted the IP agreement (signed by UC San Diego) conferring to all UC San Diego student groups their exclusive IP rights free of UC encumbrance.  Ryan regularly advises entrepreneurs and scientists about patent matters including patent prosecution\, licensing\, and due diligence issues.  Ryan was previously an IP manager at the UC San Diego Technology Transfer Office\, an early scientist at Illumina during its startup period\, and a scientist at Amersham Biosciences. \n\n\n\n\n———————— \nDirections to The Basement: \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB (Closest)\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB (Largest)\n\n\n\n\n\n———————— \nDisclaimer: \nPlease note that photos and videos may be taken at this event. \nBy attending this event\, you give UC San Diego the right to use photographs\, video and/or audio recordings taken of you. These may be used for any purpose\, including education\, promotion or archives. \nThank you for supporting UC San Diego.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/intro-to-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Discussions,Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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