If you cannot make it at 1pm please post in the comments so we can plan around when people are arriving for games, food etc. If you find you cannot make it PLEASE change your RSVP status so we're not waiting for you to arrive. Our focus is PC gaming. However if we've got a […]

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 Tech Coffee every Monday in Little Italy. Come by for some networking, sharing, brainstorming, and mentoring. And we love it when people want to […]

Learn the secrets to turning any group into a powerhouse team that gets things done and has fun doing it. Learn the secrets of successful teamwork and how to create a winning formula for your projects. This is a four-week immersive leadership experience designed to strengthen how teams think, communicate, and act together. Each session […]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hashtag/AIIR 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm Usually, the 4th Monday of the month. Sometimes remote through Zoom, sometimes in person at La Mesa Cowork. Join for a dynamic and collaborative exploration of Artificial Intelligence! This isn’t just another lecture – it’s your chance to connect with fellow innovators, share your AI journey, and discover […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

​Get ready to swap the worst career, business, and life advice you’ve ever heard (or maybe even given) at Downtown Works. Share your funniest bad advice, hear some truly questionable takes, and see who can earn the top spot on the leaderboard for the worst advice of the day. Enjoy some donuts while you connect […]

The Meeting Before the Meeting Know exactly how to talk to an investor or a client before you ever sit down with them. Meeting prep is not research. It is understanding a person so completely that you know what they need to hear, what they will push back on, and what will make them say […]

Everyone is building software with AI these days. It works great if you building something small, but what if you want to build something bigger? What if you want to release an actual product? How do you ensure quality of that application as it is built and evolves rapidly? I realized this was going to […]

Learn how to review AI-generated code for real risk — without turning your senior engineers into a full-time approval queue. AI made it easy to write more code. It didn't make it easier to know which of that code is safe to ship and the cost has landed on the two or three engineers senior […]

Calling Manufacturers, Students, Job Seekers, and everyone interested in Manufacturing. Join us in our annual celebration of National Manufacturing Day!

​Practical AI for Small and Medium Business Where does your business get stuck? Every business has one thing that does not scale. The quotes, the change orders, the client handoffs, the invoices. They end up waiting on one or two people, and the business grows right up to whatever those people can absorb in a […]

​**NOTE: This is a series of weekly events on Tuesdays from 4 - 6 p.m. from Tuesday, 9/29 - Tuesday, 12/1/2026. ​Are you investment ready? Come build your Capital Fitness in the unique workshop series designed to build your competency of the startup investment process. ​UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization is launching […]

In this workshop we’ll cover the steps required to internally approve closing your business, actually closing it with state and federal offices, and some of the administrative steps that follow. The steps and process will differ based on type of business and whether you have co-owners, debt, assets, among other things. Filing fees usually aren’t […]

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?) […]

We all tell stories about our lives. About who we are, what has happened to us, what matters, and where we think we're going. But what happens when you start telling those stories more intentionally? For Philippe Lazaro, that question became surprisingly literal when he decided to turn his own life into a sitcom. Along […]

​What quantum computers are, why they break the maths behind Bitcoin, and what is being done about it. ​Quantum computers are becoming useful devices rather than just research tools. Beyond modeling the real world, they can speed up cryptographic calculations. Most notably, reversing the encryption used by Bitcoin, bank transfers, and much of the web. […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

Founders for Founders brings you Real conversations for Entrepreneurs building Startups around the world. Every Wednesday. Talk it out, build it better. This is a special FREE weekly event for founders around the world: you can check out The Founders for Founders Website for more info. Building something is a rollercoaster, and it's a whole lot better with […]

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 […]

This is a weekly Wednesday gathering for founders and builders who want to stop talking about their challenges and start working through them—with real people, real products, and real feedback. PEER THERAPY is where you bring the challenge. Each week, members are placed into topic-specific tables based on the problems, questions, or areas where they […]

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 […]

We are all writers. Whether you're writing copy for your next launch, tackling those client emails, drafting your newsletter, or finally updating your resume - bring your laptop and get it done. We meet every other week, 2:30-4:30pm at Wildland in Carlsbad. Structure: - 30 min: Intros & set your intention (what are you working […]

A review will be presented on advanced packaging process engineering.  The following topic will be reviewed: (1) The differences between 2/2.5D (side by side chips) and 3/3.5 D packaging (stacked chips) drive the need for hybrid bonding which in which the chips are stacked by bonding both insulator to insulator and Cu to Cu with […]

Our intention is to start gathering once a week to chat about AI and learn from each other. AI has the potential to engance our lives but we should be learning and doing this in community!

Join us to celebrate the end of the fiscal year at Quantum Brewing in Kearney Mesa. Why? Just another opportunity to interact with the best crowd of Defense Tech professionals in San Diego while celebrating a date on the calendar that only those in our world care about. Who attends: Aerospace & Defense tech founders […]

Tourist season is over and conference season hasn't started! It's time for San Diego locals to embrace our happy season and make fall the new summer. Join BBB at Harland Brewing in Bay Park for drinks and connections. Proximal food options include Poseidon Pizza, Santana's Mexican Food, and Luce Bar & Kitchen. This is readily […]

Ready to take your connections to the next level? Business for Good and the Better Business Bureau are joining community forces for an evening designed around something we believe is more valuable than collecting business cards: meaningful connection. Hosted by Alexis Piotrowski, this signature Netweaving experience is a curated opportunity to meet purpose-driven professionals who believe that business […]

Get ready to strut your stuff at Fashion Week San Diego, where style meets the sunny coast! Fashion Week San Diego Come raise a glass The Boardroom is a signature event and catwalk featuring San Diego’s Top Executive Leadership & Welcome Soiree before The Official Runways in San Diego Both, Fashion Week San Diego® and […]

​Everyone in life sciences has been told to use AI. Most have not been shown properly how. ​Due to popular demand, we're hosting this session virtually. This is a 2 hour hands-on session for life sciences professionals who want to actually understand what AI systems do and try to build a lightweight assistant. ​We'll cover […]

This is a fun meetup for the San Diego cyber community. Hosted by David Spark of the CISO Series. We'll have conversations about cyber, a few silly games, and a guided discussion. We're open to your suggestions. And we're looking for help. Message us if you'd like to get involved in the event. We'll have […]

San Diego Bright Business Club · October 2026 Topic 3 of 12: The Purpose Matrix Short Summary: A curated, non-competing collaborative table where growth-stage founders, driven business owners ($1M+) and B2B fractional leaders name the purpose that drives their decisions, solve scaling bottlenecks, and stay accountable. This month: "A purpose that was never said out […]

​Join us for an informative panel presentation from the Design-Build team of the Alvarado Water Quality Lab Improvements project. ​Learn from the architect, engineer, builder, and stakeholder about how Design-Build project delivery combines stakeholder coordination with innovative, sustainable design and how design decisions inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. ​Light […]

​Triton Tank is back! Time to dig up those ideas buried in your phone’s notes app or revamp that class project. ​Join us for The Basement’s spin on Shark Tank, where you get 90 seconds at the mic to deliver your pitch to a live panel of judges for a shot at real prizes. No […]

Join the Technical Forum crew in welcoming representatives from Scripps' own Del Mar Oceanographic to share updates on their Wirewalker Technology. Thursday, October 1 Technical Forum: 1-2:30pm Location: Old Scripps Building 10   Lunch will be provided. Wirewalker: From Scripps Prototype to Standard Tool for High-Resolution Water Column Observation The Wirewalker is a wave-powered vertical […]

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/

Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors, expert support, and a direct pathway to capital. Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live on October 1, 2026 for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit, November 2–5, 2026, in San Diego and continue their […]

Join us for an evening at the Gliderport as the sun goes down over the cliffs. Founders Golden Hour is an intimate gathering for founders and operators building interesting things in San Diego with good drinks, good views, and good conversation about whatever's actually on your mind, business or otherwise. No pitches, no name-tag networking. […]

​The San Diego Undergraduate Tech Conference is a program and event designed to celebrate the creativity and innovation of undergraduate work in computing and data sciences. ​It is a space where students can connect to resources and structure to develop passion projects, establish a startup, and dive deeper into research. ​The conference event gives undergrads […]

​The Office of Innovation & Commercialization's Meet the VC is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from venture capitalists directly as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. ​This month we welcome Nancy Hong, managing partner at HiTide Venture Capital. Nancy is a scientist turned biotech investor in San Diego. She […]

​Come celebrate sustainability across tidelands with the Port of San Diego, tenants, sustainability partners, and community members, for a casual dockside mixer on Flagship Cruises Quiet Heart vessel! The event will spotlight Working Waterfront businesses and give Port tenants a platform to share their sustainability successes, lessons learned, and ideas. The event is open to […]

R. Scott Struthers, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and has been the President and Chief Executive Officer since December 2008. Under his leadership, Crinetics grew from a bootstrapped startup into a global pharmaceutical company with more than 650 employees focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for endocrine diseases, advancing […]

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..

Monthly Claude Code meetup! We are starting off this new group by reviewing the different fundamentals of working with Claude code and will then shift into how to leverage the Claude API and MCP. This event is at the Loma hall, parking at the Mission Parking Structure is recommended. Parking is $4/hr and you must […]

Come talk accessibility with us at The Mixer in Liberty Station! We'll have some amazing lightning talks and time for networking and hanging out. We'll start the lightning talks around 7:00pm. Food and drinks available for purchase! *** Speakers & Topics Designing Learning for Diverse Minds: Using AI to build an accessible, adaptive curriculum. Aurora […]

​Join Seatrees & UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography for Kelp Night at Sea House for San Diego Climate Week! ​San Diego's kelp forests have declined over 90% since the 2015 El Nino event, due to impacts from warming oceans. Now, with a looming Super El Nino, come learn how Seatrees and scientists from […]

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.

​What if Rotary’s global network could turn local environmental ideas into solutions without borders? ​Join Tim Fronczek and Jan Percival La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary for a special San Diego Climate Week gathering connecting Rotary members, environmental leaders, businesses, nonprofits, students, and community advocates around a shared vision for international climate action. ​ATTENDANCE & OPTIONAL LUNCH ​Attendance is […]

Hi everyone! This is a by founders, for founders event to connect with one another in San Diego. Others with interest in the startup scene are welcome to join too. All stages welcome, we meet monthly to check in on each other, hear about helpful resources or brainstorm together if there’s something we can help […]

Step 1: Member submits a friend request form at least 24 hours in advance (QR code below). ​Step 2: Both parties check-in at the front desk upon arrival. ​Step 3: Enjoy a day of coworking and amenities with your bestie!

​Swans is running the AI hackathon at one of the biggest conferences in law, Law-di-gras, the kind that flies in Snoop Dogg and Diplo for private concerts. ​One day. 60 builders. One real operational problem from a real law firm. ​Prize package ​$5,000 prize pool ​Top 3-5 finalists get free $500 tickets to the Saturday […]

October 2026 starts at 8am - strenuous hiking included! Stay for a co-work session at the Gliderport Start your day with San Diego’s most unique tradition: the monthly Founders Hike, where early-stage founders, funders, and community builders gather for a sunrise hike, real-time connections, and a dose of inspiration. 🌊 Sunrise hike + beach cleanup […]

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Experience the collaborative energy of Ansir Cowork’s vibrant workspace, designed to inspire innovation and focus. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, join us for a day filled with networking opportunities, complimentary amenities, and a supportive environment. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your workday, forge new connections, and make your first Friday even […]

This is an informal gathering of entrepreneurs and the like for networking, coworking, sharing, brainstorming, mentoring, etc. There is no charge, just bring your ideas, questions, and enthusiasm. RSVP, or just come by sometime between 9:30 am and noon and introduce yourself. Where: Cool Down Coffee 750 E St. Chula Vista, CA (the old CV […]

✨ First Fridays of each month ✨ Looking for a perspective change? Want to connect with other UX Designers over coffee and pixels? Join us for UX Speakeasy Cafe—a casual monthly co-working meetup for UXers of all levels and disciplines. Bring your laptop, grab a drink, and settle in for a few hours of working […]

Learn more about the ZIP Launchpad, Lavin and Entrepreneur Society! Meet us on Oct 2 from 10 a.m.- 2p.m. in EIS 103. Snacks Provided! SDSU Entrepreneurship Initiatives Open House Learn more about the ZIP Launchpad, Lavin and Entrepreneur Society! Join us Friday, October 2, from 10 am - 2 pm in EIS 103. Snacks Provided! […]

​Climate Careers & Clean Energy Futures is a San Diego Climate Week event designed to connect students, job seekers, and professionals with opportunities in the rapidly expanding climate economy. This combined panel + career fair convenes employers, policymakers, training providers, and community organizations to showcase pathways into clean energy, skilled trades, climate tech, and public […]

​UC San Diego is a global powerhouse in climate leadership. This event is designed to showcase the breadth of UCSD's leadership in climate science, clean energy and sustainability, and the ways the University's expertise cuts across disciplines to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Featuring representatives from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Jacobs […]

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 […]

​This event brings local climate researchers and the San Diego community together for an honest, science-grounded conversation about solar geoengineering— an emerging and hotly debated approach to addressing some of the impacts of climate change. Solar geoengineering refers to a set of proposed, large-scale methods to intentionally reflect more sunlight back into space to cool […]

​Whether 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 and hosted by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s The Basement, these workshops are open […]

​Curious about San Diego having the most small farms out of any other County? ​The Farm Learning Tour is a traveling classroom that highlights the diversity of agriculture in North County San Diego. At each stop, participants will explore one signature learning objective, and continue the conversation on the bus with the farm's Executive Director, […]

​Join Republic Services and Petco Park for an exclusive guided tour of Otay Sustainability Park, home to one of the most innovative landfill and composting operations in California. This event offers a rare opportunity to explore how modern landfill management, recycling, and organic waste diversion are shaping a more sustainable future for San Diego and […]

​Join Business For Good San Diego for a night of bold ideas and real pitches. As part of San Diego Climate Week, the BFG Pitch Contest brings together new and established local businesses to pitch in front of a live panel of judges. ​Winners walk away with a prize package worth $1,900+ each — cash […]

A free day of ocean science, exploration, culture, art and fun for everyone, celebrating Walter Munk’s extraordinary legacy.

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 […]

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 […]

Where curiosity meets discovery: a day of fun and learning for the whole family! Scripps Research invites YOU to visit our La Jolla campus, meet our scientists and experience the excitement of scientific exploration. With exciting demonstrations and hands-on science activity stations led by dozens of our graduate students and scientists from laboratories across Scripps […]

AI Talks and ML News Join us for our monthly event about short presentations, ML papers, and recent AI news. People are welcome to stay after the talks for networking. As time allows, we have a few items lined up: * A project determining customs codes for international shipping * Using ML in gaming * […]

AI Engineering Finetuning We are doing a new book club series for AI Engineering by Chip Huyen. During this session, we will continue the book with chapter 7 about finetuning LLMs for AI applications. Chip's book AI Engineering: Building Applications with Foundation Models is well regarded and very popular. Copies can be read at O'Reilly […]

A free, public workshop—no technical background needed Artificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks—it’s beginning to look general. Many researchers believe we’re entering the early stages of the AGI transition: a period where AI systems start to match or exceed human abilities across a wide range of domains. This workshop explores […]