Hey there, tech enthusiasts and pickleball prodigies!
Get ready to mark your calendars for Final Friday | SD Tech + Pickleball, hosted by Conversion Factory.
This isn’t your average networking event, folks.
We’re meeting up at La Mesita Park in La Mesa on Friday December 12th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT, and trust us, you won’t want to miss a minute of it.
Imagine this: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there you are, paddle in hand, ready to serve up some serious fun on the pickleball court.
But wait, there’s more!
In between matches, you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow tech aficionados, share your latest app obsession, and maybe even spark a collaboration that’ll be the next big thing in the tech world.
So, lace up your sneakers and bring your A-game to La Mesita Park at 8855 Dallas St, La Mesa.
Whether you’re a pickleball veteran or can barely tell a paddle from a racket, we promise you an hour of pure, unadulterated joy and networking like you’ve never experienced before. Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there!
BYOP (bring your own paddle)
Note: this is a public pickleball court, so we will be alongside others who are not a part of our event. Sharing is caring.
SD Founder Build Day – Central
Coworking, Entrepreneurs, Startups & Founders$5 is towards coffee and bagels – grab the other ticket if you don’t want to partake.
We do intros at 10am and then we jam on our stuff! Some of us go to lunch together if available.
Come when you can and leave when you need to.
Location is in Convoy Area
Ansir Cowork is a flexible coworking space in San Diego’s Convoy District, designed for entrepreneurs, startups, and remote professionals looking for an affordable and collaborative workspace. With high-speed internet, 24/7 access options, and a vibrant community, we provide the perfect environment to grow and connect. Whether you need private office space, dedicated desks, a shared workspace, or virtual mailbox services, Ansir Cowork has flexible solutions to fit your needs. Learn more at ansirsd.com.
Pack of One: Solopreneurs, Remote from HQs and Han-Solos
Business & Professionals, EntrepreneursLone coyotes, packs of 1, solopreneurs and remote from HQ, come and connect with others han-solos in San Diego!
What the? $20?
I’m trying something new! This is a no show model. If you come, We charge nothing. If you don’t show up, it’s $20.
I spent years as the guy in San Diego for big tech companies. It was cool. I got used to remote work before it was cool. But having colleagues? That’s nice too. That’s where my love of coworking comes from.
Now, as a solopreneur, I’m back at it and would love to connect with others rolling solo.
howl yeah?
Monthly ML Papers and Lightning Talks — In-Person & Hybrid
Discussions, Hybrid, NetworkingML Papers and Lightning Talks
Join us for our monthly event to discuss interesting ML papers and other ML lightning talks. People are welcome to stay after the talks for networking. Agenda:
Please message Ted if you have a paper or other topic you can share in a future lightning talk.
* Please make sure to read the instructions for joining the event below.
Agenda:
Links to notes/slides and videos of prior meetups are available on the SDML GitHub repo https://github.com/SanDiegoMachineLearning/talks
Location:
We are continuing to look for the optimal in-person site. For now, we will be meeting inside the ALX Apartments downtown. A temporary code to enter the ALX building will be posted on Slack the morning of the meeting.
Please Note: There are two steps required to join the online meetup:
Community:
Join our slack channel for questions and discussion about what’s new in ML:
https://join.slack.com/t/sdmachinelearning/shared_invite/zt-33z4811de-F_YKuCsQH1ev3TLSnQQfgQ
SD Founders: Shelf Space & Coffee Breaks
Business & Professionals, Discussions, Investors & FundingSan Diego-area consumer brand operators, retailers, investors, service providers, and local enthusiasts are welcome to join us for a lively discussion about the CPG scene and helping each other grow our businesses and community.
Hosted by MFD and BrandGrowr:
At MFD, we offer Inventory Financing and AR Factoring for fast-growing consumer brands and can assist with any manufacturing sourcing requirements.
BrandGrowr uses your brand’s revenue profile to provide personalized recommendations, such as curated financing options, retailer recommendations, etc. It’s a hyper-personalized, data-driven tool to help emerging CPG brands grow.
Indie Hacker Happy Hour
Design & UX, Entrepreneurs, Hackers, Marketing & Growth, NetworkingJoin us on August 12th at Societe Brewing in Kearny Mesa for our Indie Hackers Happy Hour.
Whether you’re a developer, designer, marketer, or entrepreneur with a big idea, this is your chance to meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and find the collaborator you’ve been searching for.
Come with an open mind, share your vision, and make connections that could turn into something amazing. Drinks, networking, and potential partnerships await!
See you then!
Tobin
2025 San Diego Tech Beer!!
Engineering & Developers, Entrepreneurs, Specialty Tech, Startups & FoundersGet RSVP’d for Tech Beer!
San Diego Tech Coffee’s Tech Beer is held at the “Garten” of Deft Brewing!
Tech Beer 2025! Join the enthusiastic crowd of startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, crypto enthusiasts, developers and others involved in the San Diego startup community to socialize, network and enjoy each other and talk about what you’re doing.
As usual, there will be great beer, mead, wine and wood fired pizza to enjoy along with the great people and conversations.
The “Garten’s” other businesses, Lost Cause Meadery and Oddish Wines, have joined Pizza Cassette in being open for Tech Beer.
So, there’s no excuse not to hoist a good beverage while enjoying great pizza with good company at this month’s SD Tech Beer!
RSVP now while you’re here!
Entrepreneur Society PitchFest
Entrepreneurs, Innovation, Innovators, PitchesThis event provides an opportunity for aspiring student entrepreneurs from various disciplines to come together to pitch their ideas to fellow students and innovators. Witness a series of compelling presentations as students pitch their innovative ideas at the Entrepreneur Society PitchFest!
FREE Oggi’s Pizza.
Please note: Non-SDSU students, faculty, and staff are required to pay for parking.
San Diego Accessibility & Inclusive Design January Meetup
NetworkingCome talk accessibility with us at Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley! 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!
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Speakers & Topics
Lessons from Scaling Accessibility User Research at Google
Austin Hertell has been working in the accessibility and disability inclusion space at Google for 10 years, and is currently a Program Manager on the Products for All (P4A) UX Team. During his Google career, Austin has built and managed teams, programs and processes that aim to ensure Google’s products and services work well for as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Austin lives in San Diego with his rescue Greyhound, String Bean.
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Captioning Across Platforms: A Deaf User’s Reality
Dyanna Oastler is an ASL tutor at Southwestern College with a BA in English from SDSU, currently pursuing web development certification at Mesa College to transition into accessibility work. As a Deaf user of digital platforms, she brings lived experience navigating technology that still fails to provide equal access.
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Please let us know if you have any needs we can accommodate.
Whether you’re an accessibility guru or are just curious about what exactly web accessibility and inclusive design are, this event is for you. This group is for designers, developers, project managers, execs… really anyone involved in building and supporting IT products. Let’s get together, network, collaborate and learn from one another!
Special thanks to our sponsors Deque and Evinced!
Final Friday | SD Tech & Pickleball
Networking, Specialty TechGet ready to mark your calendars for Final Friday | SD Tech + Pickleball, hosted by Conversion Factory.
This isn’t your average networking event, folks.
We’re meeting up at La Mesita Park in La Mesa on Friday December 12th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT, and trust us, you won’t want to miss a minute of it.
Imagine this: the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there you are, paddle in hand, ready to serve up some serious fun on the pickleball court.
But wait, there’s more!
In between matches, you’ll have the chance to mingle with fellow tech aficionados, share your latest app obsession, and maybe even spark a collaboration that’ll be the next big thing in the tech world.
So, lace up your sneakers and bring your A-game to La Mesita Park at 8855 Dallas St, La Mesa.
Whether you’re a pickleball veteran or can barely tell a paddle from a racket, we promise you an hour of pure, unadulterated joy and networking like you’ve never experienced before. Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there!
BYOP (bring your own paddle)
Note: this is a public pickleball court, so we will be alongside others who are not a part of our event. Sharing is caring.
AI and Machine Learning Social
AI, Data & Analytics, Networking, Startups & FoundersDon’t miss our awesome AI and ML tech social. Come to hear about other people’s projects, look for collaborators for your project, or just hang out with some good brews and grub. No ML papers, textbooks, or talks will be presented, but feel free to bring AI-powered gadgets.
Note that we will be outside on the patio, so dress appropriately.