Week of Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026 -Supply Chain Management in Latin America
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May 4, 2026 -Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
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May 4, 2026 -From Oversight to Advantage: Building Governance That Keeps Pace with Innovation
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May 4, 2026 -The Future of Smart Cities & AI
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May 4, 2026 -StartupSD 1st Mondays Presented by Qualcomm TIPA @ ClickUp – May 2026
Supply Chain Management in Latin America
Latin America is an increasingly important global supply chain hub. However, navigating this region’s diverse currencies, complex geopolitics, inconsistent infrastructure and economic risks poses a major challenge for managers and policymakers alike. To explore these challenges and opportunities, GPS’s Cowhey Center for Global Transformation, in partnership with the Rady School of Management, is hosting an […]
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 […]
From Oversight to Advantage: Building Governance That Keeps Pace with Innovation
AI is no longer a future consideration – it is an operational reality that demands board-level attention today. As companies race to develop and deploy AI tools internally, boards must understand the regulatory landscape most relevant to public companies, establish clear governance frameworks, and put processes in place to oversee how AI is built, tested, […]
The Future of Smart Cities & AI
What is the event? A workshop on how smart technology, IoT and artificial intelligence are transforming urban systems Focuses on key areas such as energy, mobility, water, infrastructure, and the environment Explores opportunities and challenges for sustainable and resilient cities Why should you come? Learn how smart technology, IoT and AI are shaping the future […]
StartupSD 1st Mondays Presented by Qualcomm TIPA @ ClickUp – May 2026
Join us for a night of networking and startup community building at StartupSD 1st Mondays - May 2026 edition! How to Build Faster, Better, Smarter Leveraging AI: Lean in to get to the next level. Close the gap between where you are and where your product needs to be. Today's most competitive builders aren't waiting […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 -Scared to speak in front a group? We’ll help you!
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May 5, 2026 -Coyote Coffee
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May 5, 2026 -LEVEL UP: Workflow in Firefly Boards: Ideation to Creation
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May 5, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Online
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May 5, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee – Lestat’s-Normal Heights
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May 5, 2026 -Tuesday Team Up
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May 5, 2026 -The Group (North Park) – San Diego’s Best Non-Networking Networking Event
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May 5, 2026 -Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable
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May 5, 2026 -Virtual | How AI Discovery Is Shaping Event Strategy: Stand Out at BIO and Beyond
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May 5, 2026 -North County Health + Wellness Networking
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May 5, 2026 -From Emojis to QR Codes: Japan’s Innovation Secrets
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May 5, 2026 -Cinco De Bio
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May 5, 2026 -CREATIVES WHO RIDE THE ALGORITHM WIN
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May 5, 2026 -North County Coders In Person
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May 5, 2026 -San Diego’s NFT, Digital Art and Cocktails Meetup
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May 5, 2026 -San Diego AI Showcase #4 (North County) May 2026
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May 5, 2026 -The Role of RF-to-THz Technologies for Communication and Sensing Advancements: Challenges, Opportunities and Technology Directions
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 […]
Coyote Coffee
Honest truth. The individual coffee requests have been piling up, and I love that. It means something is working. But I'm one person, and there's only so much one-on-one time to go around. So instead of saying no, I'm trying something else. We're holding the first Social Coyote Coffee at Communal Coffee in North Park. Show up, grab […]
LEVEL UP: Workflow in Firefly Boards: Ideation to Creation
About this FieldTrip Join Jack Faulkner, a visual artist and content creator specialising in AI, Photoshop, and design education, as he shows how to turn a simple idea into a full creative piece. In this session, you’ll explore the workflow from ideation to final output using Adobe Firefly Boards. Learn how to build ideas, add […]
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 […]
Virtual | How AI Discovery Is Shaping Event Strategy: Stand Out at BIO and Beyond
Making the most of your event investment requires more than just showing up—it demands a strategic approach to storytelling. As AI transforms how content is discovered, attendee behavior is shifting, along with how brands are seen and engaged with before, during, and after the show. Join PR Newswire for a session designed for life sciences communicators looking to maximize visibility around events like […]
North County Health + Wellness Networking
Our FREE monthly networking meetup is the perfect opportunity to: Build strong professional relationships: Connect with other industry leaders and potential collaborators. Expand your client base: Discover new referral sources and strategic partnerships. Gain valuable insights: Learn from the experiences of guest speakers and other successful practitioners. Boost your visibility: Increase your brand awareness within the local community. Who […]
From Emojis to QR Codes: Japan’s Innovation Secrets
What do emojis, QR codes, hybrid vehicles, anime and video games have in common? They are all products of Japan’s unique approach to creativity and innovation. While Japan is often recognized for refining existing technologies, it has also produced many groundbreaking ideas of its own that have gone on to redefine entire industries. What enables […]
Cinco De Bio
Salsa your way into Cince de Bio at New English Brewing for a fun mixer featuring tacos, open taps, and conversations with 8 industry partners in one fun location. Taco ’bout a good time! Join AlidaBio, Complete Genomics, Eurofins Discovery, Epigenome Technologies, Latch Bio, Novogene, YamayBio, Sampled, Fujifilm Biosciences, and EXREprotein for margaritas, cold cervezas, […]
CREATIVES WHO RIDE THE ALGORITHM WIN
CREATIVES WHO RIDE THE ALGORITHM WIN. Creative AI Panel Event in San Diego. On one side, there are Creatives who treat AI like a threat to their craft, their taste, their job. And on the other, we find Creatives who figured out how to ride it, and are doing the best work of their careers. […]
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?) […]
San Diego’s NFT, Digital Art and Cocktails Meetup
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. During this event, we will […]
San Diego AI Showcase #4 (North County) May 2026
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! San Diego AI Showcase (North County) A Homebrew-style night for AI experiments and demos. Safe space. No recordings! Just sharing and learning. This is a monthly, in-person […]
The Role of RF-to-THz Technologies for Communication and Sensing Advancements: Challenges, Opportunities and Technology Directions
Future of communication and sensing network is being transformed with the advancement in next generations of wireless with Beyond-5G, beyond-WiFi-8, ICAS, NTN, VR/XR/Metaverse, Digital-Twin and other emerging applications. Higher quality of experiences for connected future with ubiquitous lowest latency and superhigh data rate connectivity services will require innovative wireless technologies and communication hardware combined with […]
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 -VibeCraft Power Hour
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May 6, 2026 -San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
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May 6, 2026 -1 Million Cups
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May 6, 2026 -The vCon Foundation San Diego Roadshow
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May 6, 2026 -May 6 – Building Composable Computer Vision Workflows in FiftyOne
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May 6, 2026 -Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
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May 6, 2026 -TILOS-HDSI Seminar: Machine learning for discrete optimization: Theoretical foundations
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May 6, 2026 -Let’s Cowork in PB!
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May 6, 2026 -AI After-Hours: Cowork, Connect, and Create
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May 6, 2026 -Data for Societal Good
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May 6, 2026 -Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud and Quantum Computing
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May 6, 2026 -GitHub Copilot Dev Days – San Diego
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May 6, 2026 -San Diego AI Music Happy Hour
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May 6, 2026 -PEF San Diego: Fuckup Night
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May 6, 2026 -Distinguished Lecture : Transformer–Based Power Flow Controller for the Modern Grid
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May 6, 2026 -2026 VTS Tech Talk: Edge AI + Telematics: Safety, and the Edge Cloud Split in Modern Vehicles
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May 6, 2026 -Palomar Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
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May 6, 2026 -Building Trust in Crypto and AI: Navigating Fintech Compliance
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May 6, 2026 -Monthly Meet for Makers, Tinkerers, Crafters and Creatives
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, […]
The vCon Foundation San Diego Roadshow
Our mission is simple: empower individuals and organizations to unlock the immense potential of vCon technologies. Jeff Pulver is hosting this meeting at the Crexendo Office in San Diego, CA. About this event On May 6th in San Diego, we’re bringing together a group of people thinking seriously about how AI is changing communication. This […]
May 6 – Building Composable Computer Vision Workflows in FiftyOne
This workshop explores the FiftyOne plugin framework to build custom computer vision applications. You’ll learn to extend the open source FiftyOne App with Python based panels and server side operators, as well as integrate external tools for labeling, vector search, and model inference into your dataset views. Date, Time and Location May 6, 2026 10 AM - […]
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 […]
TILOS-HDSI Seminar: Machine learning for discrete optimization: Theoretical foundations
Abstract: Many of the most important optimization problems in practice are massive in scale, mathematically complex, and involve numerous unknown parameters. Machine learning offers a powerful way to address these challenges by uncovering hidden structure across problem instances, but integrating predictions into algorithms raises fundamental questions: which architectures align with combinatorial structure, and how can we […]
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 […]
AI After-Hours: Cowork, Connect, and Create
Feeling left behind by the pace of AI? Ready to get ahead of it...on your terms? Step out of the overwhelm and into a focused, energizing space designed to help you actually use AI, not just try keep up with it. Join us for a four-hour, coworking session where you’ll roll up your sleeves alongside […]
Data for Societal Good
Join the Data Science Alliance for "Data for Societal Good"—where insights drive impact! Let’s dive into the transformative power of data! In partnership with the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business, we’re thrilled to host this insightful event showcasing how data-driven solutions make a real difference in San Diego and beyond. Visionary community […]
Neoteric Frontiers in Cloud and Quantum Computing
This talk explores next-generation cloud and quantum computing systems, focusing on AI-driven infrastructure, edge-cloud integration, and emerging quantum frameworks. Details: Hosted by IEEE Signal Processing Society, San Diego Chapter Organized under the IEEE San Diego Section technical program. The twenty-first-century digital landscape is being reshaped by the convergence of Cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), […]
GitHub Copilot Dev Days – San Diego
Important: register on the AICamp event website is REQUIRED for admission. Description: Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot. Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will […]
San Diego AI Music Happy Hour
Welcome to San Diego AI Music Happy Hour! Join us for a casual happy hour that brings together researchers, musicians, producers, engineers, and AI enthusiasts to explore the intersection of music and machine learning. Whether you're building tools, experimenting with generative audio, working with models, or just curious about where music is headed, this is […]
PEF San Diego: Fuckup Night
Description Fuckup Night is a private PEF gathering for post-exit founders to share stories about things that went wrong, failed companies, bad hires, blown deals, missed bets, and what they took away from it. A small group of members will each share a short, honest story following the Fuckup Nights format: real failure, personal experience, […]
Distinguished Lecture : Transformer–Based Power Flow Controller for the Modern Grid
Power transformers are used to convert voltage from one level at the generation as step-up transformers to other levels at the end customers as step-down transformers. Power transformers are also used to change the phase angle of the voltage to control the flow of active power in the line. Changing voltage or phase angle cannot […]
2026 VTS Tech Talk: Edge AI + Telematics: Safety, and the Edge Cloud Split in Modern Vehicles
This talk explores how Edge AI deployed within connected vehicles is enabling practical safety and telematics use cases—such as real‑time crash detection, while complementing cloud intelligence. The discussion is framed at a high level, focusing on system‑level edge‑vs‑cloud tradeoffs (latency, resiliency, privacy, and cost).
Palomar Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting
Welcome to the Palomar Amateur Radio Club! W 6 N W G Whiskey Six Nothing Works Good or Whiskey Six Now Working Great! Serving the San Diego County Amateur Radio Community Since 1936 Next PARC Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30PM San Diego DX Club – Rob Reichman WA3IHV Please take note of the […]
Building Trust in Crypto and AI: Navigating Fintech Compliance
AI and crypto adoption in financial services is accelerating, and the regulatory landscape is racing to keep up. Every fintech builder is navigating the tension between speed, growth, and compliance. Join Equinox Compliance for an evening of expert discussions and the San Diego premiere of Self Custody (2026), a Bitcoin-focused action-thriller short film about a father trying […]
Monthly Meet for Makers, Tinkerers, Crafters and Creatives
Monthly Social Meeting for Makers, Tinkerers, Crafters and Creatives Come join us for this monthly gathering to discuss projects where you learned something. This is a free event for anyone interested in being surrounded by Makers, Tinkerers, Crafters, Creatives and More. This meet is intended to be low-pressure and beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned maker […]
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 -Coffee, Networking & Success: Entrepreneurs and Investors Unite
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May 7, 2026 -Weekly Coffee Chat
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May 7, 2026 -Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Discussion
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May 7, 2026 -Let’s Code
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May 7, 2026 -Claude Code: From Zero to Hero
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May 7, 2026 -SDBUG Meeting
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May 7, 2026 -Paper Club #1 – Video models are zero-shot learners and reasoners
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 […]
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 […]
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..
SDBUG Meeting
The San Diego BSD Users Group (SDBUG) is for people interested in the Berkeley Software Distribution versions (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, ...) of Unix. All people interested in Unix/Linux are welcome. We discuss BSD, F/OSS, and other related topics.
Paper Club #1 – Video models are zero-shot learners and reasoners
DEVx’s first ever AI paper club. Here we have a presenter lead the group through a deep dive of some of the latest cutting edge AI research papers. No matter what your current level of understanding is, or level of education, all are welcome to come and learn. Questions and curiosity encouraged! Our first paper […]
Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 -Tech Founders Walk at Misson Bay
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May 8, 2026 -The Group-Encinitas: Feel Good Friday
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May 8, 2026 -co routine(“Moniker”)
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May 8, 2026 -Optimization for ML and AI Seminar: Self-play Algorithms for Math Theorem Proving
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May 8, 2026 -[ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)
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 – […]
co routine(“Moniker”)
Join other developers for casual co-working. Bring your 💻 laptop, a project, idea, or questions about software, and a thirst for ☕ coffee! Plugs might be hard to come by, so make sure you charge your laptop before you come! We host many types of meetups. This one in particular, is great for meeting new […]
Optimization for ML and AI Seminar: Self-play Algorithms for Math Theorem Proving
Abstract: I will discuss RL algorithms for automated theorem proving with LLMs, especially in the possible future regime where we run out of high-quality training data. To keep improving the models with limited data, we draw inspiration from mathematicians, who continuously develop new results, partly by proposing novel conjectures or exercises and attempting to solve them. […]
[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, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 -Online: Saturday Study Group
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May 9, 2026 -REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
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May 9, 2026 -3D Printing Show n’ Tell – Online!
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May 9, 2026 -San Diego 3D Printing at Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo
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May 9, 2026 -Race Scale Autonomous Cars
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May 9, 2026 -Coffee & Stroll | Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach
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May 9, 2026 -Scheduling Impacts on LLM Inference
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May 9, 2026 -Codathon
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May 9, 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: 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 […]
3D Printing Show n’ Tell – Online!
In between the regular monthly meetups we can get together online and share our webcam or desktop or whatever. We're using Discord which allows for desktop screen sharing and a webcam all at the same time, up to 25 people! Join our Discord with the link below. http://discord.sandiego3dprinting.com Webcam and screen sharing are totally optional, […]
San Diego 3D Printing at Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo
We have a table at the Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo sharing some of our members 3D Prints and creations. Stop by and say hi, maybe even bring something you would like to show us! We love all 3D prints! Except spaghetti monsters. Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo
Race Scale Autonomous Cars
Schedule (same as usual): Morning practice runs Lunch around 12:00 PM Races start at 1:00 PM See you there! Jack
Coffee & Stroll | Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach
Join us for a morning stroll through along the coast in Solana Beach! This will be an easy, laid back walk where we’ll venture along the coast while we get to know one another in person, network, and have casual chats about our experiences in the tech industry. We’ll meet at Fletcher Cove Beach Park […]
Scheduling Impacts on LLM Inference
Introduction to LLM Inference Scheduling Impacts on LLM Inference Our new book club series is about LLM Inference. Ted has done a deep dive on how LLM inference works and what are the techniques for optimizing performance. This week we will discuss chapter 5 about scheduling, including batching and prefill techniques. A free copy of […]
Codathon
Always wanted a longer stretch of time to focus on some project/ studies ? Take this time out and join in.
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 […]
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