2026 San Diego Tech Beer!!

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RSVP NOW for Tech Beer!

San Diego Tech Coffee’s Tech Beer is held at the “Garten” of Deft Brewing!

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 at our monthly Tech Beer gathering.

There will be great beer, mead, wine and wood fired pizza to enjoy along with the great people and conversations.

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!

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Hussein’s North County SD Startup Mixer – March 2026

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Hey, it’s Hussein 👋

I’m the founder of Eventship and the host of the North County SD Startup Mixer.

This is the event that kicked off my Eventship journey back when it was Startup Beach. It’s grown into one of San Diego’s most consistent gatherings with close to 200 founders, investors, builders, and supporters showing up each month.

Expect a casual vibe, a packed house, incredible conversations and amazing people.

🌮 Without our taco sponsors we would all be a bit more hungry and cranky so take a sec to say thanks for the tacos!

🌮 Reach out to Isaac Pollock to learn more about banking solutions for startups and growing companies.

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Open Source FPGA Projects Roundtable

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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.

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SD Defense Tech Meetup

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​Coffee, bagels, and defense tech conversations that matter.

​San Diego is the working community for entrepreneurs actively building products for national defense — whether you’re in autonomy, advanced sensors, robotics, or other mission-critical technology. Come meet the people building the next-generation of technology for our warfighters.

​The format is simple: network over coffee at 8:30, then a round of introductions so everyone knows who’s in the room. The rest is yours.

​Who attends: Aerospace & Defense tech founders · defense and industry end-users · early-stage investors · technical builders & innovators

​The event fee covers coffee and bagels.

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SUCCESS San Diego Hike and One Year Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate the one year anniversary of SUCCESS San Diego, our local Customer Success group with a scenic, hour long hike at Torrey Pines. We’ll meet at the trailhead (see location below) to start our trek, then head out for coffee and snacks afterward to toast to our first year together. We can’t wait to see you there for a morning of fresh air and great company.

Please check out the Torrey Pines Website for rules and any questions about the Reserve.

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SDML Game Day — In Person

Our next social activity of 2026 is going to be a game day at the usual Aquillius location. Think board games, but with an AI twist. If you are able, please bring a device, since some of the activities will involve using AI tools such as Nano Banana or ChatGPT.

We are not planning to have a Zoom option, so please come in person and join the fun!

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Free Open Bar Networking Mixer – Private Indoor/Outdoor Space

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Builders & Backers Networking Mixer – Carlsbad

Join us for another high‑energy Builders & Backers networking mixer!
San Diego always shows up, and this one is expected to fill up fast.

Hosted in a beautiful indoor + outdoor space by ARENS Group, this event brings together great people, strong energy, and real conversations that turn into opportunities.

This mixer features a hosted open bar with spirits from San Diego brands, including:
• Above Board sugar‑free liqueurs
• Locals Only vodka
• 117 West Spirits whiskey & rum
• Camel Gin

We hit capacity the last time we ran this format, so make sure to RSVP early if you plan to come.

Whether you’re building companies, funding them, scaling ideas, or expanding your network — this room is designed for you.

What to Expect
• A curated mix of founders, investors, and operators
• Cross‑industry networking (not just tech)
• Beautiful indoor + outdoor setting
• Professional + social atmosphere
• Hosted open bar thanks to our sponsors
• Conversations that actually turn into opportunities

Who This Is For
Builders & Backers events attract a diverse, high‑quality crowd, including:
• Startup founders
• Investors & capital allocators
• Creatives & entrepreneurs
• Operators & executives
• Real estate, tech, AI, construction, cannabis, and beyond
All industries welcome.

Community‑Supported Events
Builders & Backers mixers are made possible through community support.
If you’d like to sponsor this event or contribute to future mixers, we’d love to connect.
Even modest support makes a real impact — $50 is always appreciated, and a few hundred dollars truly helps us keep these events going.

Sponsors receive:
• Inclusion in sponsored social posts
• Recognition before, during, and after the event
• Visibility within a highly curated professional audience

To sponsor or contribute:
[email protected]

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Photonics research across borders: opportunities and challenges of globalization

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The unavoidable globalization of our society is currently also echoed in research. In this talk, I will provide my perspective of working in four countries (three continents) while performing research in both academia and national laboratories and collaborating with industries. I will present suggestions on how to (i) quickly adjust to different working cultures, (ii) navigate language barriers to effectively communicate, and (iii) foster knowledge when exchanging ideas while pondering the ascending interdependence of countries. Junior investigators in photonics are living in exciting times to advance innovation and can excel upon adjusting themselves to the current, global landscape in research.

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DL – Advanced photonic materials for sustainability

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In this talk I will provide a comprehensive overview of our research on developing novel materials for photonics while combining experimental and computational tools. First, I will discuss our progress towards discovering new optical emitters for thermophotovoltaics that operate >1,500 oC. Second, I will share how we established a field termed ‘transient photonics’, where we developed optical devices that vanish in water after stable operation. Third, I will present how the alloying of metals can be effectively used to engineer the electromagnetic spectrum, relevant for photo-catalysis. An outlook of potential research directions in photonics with burgeoning materials will be presented.

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Tech Women of San Diego Meetup @ Monkey Bar inside Town and Country Resort

Join Tech Women of San Diego LinkedIn group to network with local women in tech. We are a powerhouse of women leaders across all fields of technology.

Our events are open to male allies

Celebrate the final day of the 8th Annual International Women’s Day Conference with us on March 12th @5:45 pm 🎉

Join the Tech Women of San Diego for a casual happy hour right after the closing remarks

📍 Location: Monkey Bar (at the front of Town and Country Resort) 500 Hotel Circle N, San Diego, 92108
🕒 Time: 5:45pm – 8:00 pm (happy hour ends at 6 PM — come early!)
📚 Meet us: Inside in the bookshelf area

This event is free and open to everyone—whether you’re attending the conference, local to San Diego, or just in town and want to connect with incredible women in tech.

✨ Come network, unwind, and build meaningful connections.
👉 Learn more about WIT and the conference: Igniting Excellence 2026 – The WIT Network
👉 Join Tech Women of San Diego on LinkedIn for future events and meetups

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