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SUMMARY:Performance Night: Core Web Vitals for WordPress
DESCRIPTION:We’re keeping things rolling with another San Diego WordPress Meetup! Huge thanks to Ansir Coworking for hosting again. \nThis month’s theme is Performance Night: Core Web Vitals for WordPress. We’re going to focus on the stuff that actually moves the needle\, LCP\, INP\, CLS\, plus the real-world WordPress causes behind them (themes\, plugins\, fonts\, images\, caching\, third-party scripts\, Woo\, builders\, etc.). This will be practical\, a little nerdy\, and very interactive. \nDrinks will be provided. If you can’t arrive right at 6:00 PM\, that’s OK\, but please plan to be there by 6:30 PM when we kick things off. Space is limited\, so RSVP to reserve your spot. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM: Pre-Networking and WordPress Help Desk \n\nFood and drinks\nHelp desk table (bring your laptop and performance questions)\n“Site teardown” signup sheet (volunteers who want us to review their site live)\n\n6:30 to 6:40 PM: Welcome \n\nDevin Walker: San Diego native\, longtime WP community member\, co-founder of GiveWP\, now Automattician\nThanks to Ansir Coworking and the broader WP community for support\nWhat we’re doing tonight: quick primers\, lightning talks\, live teardowns\, and a final checklist you can use tomorrow\n\n6:40 to 7:20 PM: Lightning Talks (15 minutes each)\n2–3 slots available (submit via Meetup comments or message me)\nSuggested topics: \n\n“Core Web Vitals in plain English (and what to ignore)”\n“Image optimization that actually works in WordPress”\n“Fonts\, CSS\, and the fastest wins for LCP”\n“Caching 101 vs 301 (page cache\, object cache\, CDN)”\n“Woo performance pitfalls and quick fixes”\nSpeakers: slides or demos encouraged\nEach talk: ~12 minutes presentation\, ~3 minutes Q&A\n\n7:20 to 7:55 PM: Live Site Teardowns (Interactive Session)\nHosted by Devin Walker \n\nWe’ll review 2–3 volunteer sites live (no dunking\, just practical fixes)\nFor each site:\nQuick read on real-world CWV (CrUX/PageSpeed)\nIdentify the biggest bottleneck (LCP\, INP\, or CLS)\n\nMake 3–5 concrete recommendations: \n\nwhat to change\nwhy it helps\nhow to test it\n\n7:55 to 8:05 PM: The “Top 10 WP Performance Wins” Checklist \n\nA fast recap you can take home:\nthe most common high-impact fixes\nwhat’s worth paying for vs what’s not\nhow to avoid regressions (simple process + tooling)\n\n8:05 to 8:15 PM: Community Announcements & Closing \n\nUpcoming WordPress events and updates\nJob postings\, collaborations\, shoutouts\nNext meetup teaser\n\nWant to present or have event questions? Drop them in the Meetup comments. \n💡 Want your site reviewed? Bring a link and be ready to share (or submit ahead of time in the Meetup comments if you prefer).
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/performance-night-core-web-vitals-for-wordpress/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding in WordPress\, Fast Builds\, Real Guardrails
DESCRIPTION:We’re back with another San Diego WordPress Meetup\, hosted by Ansir Coworking. \nThis month’s theme: Vibe Coding for WordPress. \nIf you’ve been using AI to move faster (or you’ve tried and it felt like chaos)\, this night is for you. We’ll keep it demo-heavy and interactive\, focused on real WordPress work: plugin features\, Gutenberg blocks\, debugging\, and the guardrails that keep you from shipping something cursed. \nDrinks provided. If you can’t make it right at 6:00 PM\, no worries\, but plan to be there by 6:30 PM when we start. Space is limited\, so RSVP. \nAgenda \n6:00–6:30 PM: Pre-networking + WordPress help desk \n\nMeet folks\, grab a drink\nBring your laptop and questions\nQuick icebreaker: what’s the last thing AI helped you ship?\n\n6:30–6:45 PM: Welcome \n\nQuick intro + format for the night\nHouse rule: Don’t paste and pray\, test before you ship.\n\n6:45–7:00 PM: Lightning Talk 1: AI Transparency in Infrastructure – When Black Boxes Are Too Risky by James Keeline \nWhy transparent\, auditable AI systems beat ‘black box’ solutions for business-critical infrastructure. Real examples from academic research and enterprise WordPress hosting show when AI assistance helps vs. when it becomes an expensive security liability. \n7:05 – 7:20 PM: Lightning Talk 2: Automating WordPress Content with n8n by Jack Sighton \n“Vibe coding” is all about building quickly without overcomplicating things.\nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to use n8n to automate simple content workflows in WordPress—like pulling in content\, creating posts\, and connecting your site to other tools.\nNo prior automation experience needed—just curiosity and a WordPress site. \n7:20–7:45 PM: Live demos (interactive) \n\nBuild a legit plugin feature fast (with the boring but important stuff)\n“The AI lied” debugging break (and how to recover)\nGutenberg sprint: scaffold a block\, polish it\, clean it up\n\n8:00–8:10 PM: Community announcements + wrap\nEvents\, jobs\, shoutouts\, next meetup teaser. \n💬 Want to present\, sponsor\, or have questions? Use the Meetup comments.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibe-coding-in-wordpress-fast-builds-real-guardrails/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Demo,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Strategic Success Workshop: Design Your Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:What if 2026 became the year everything truly aligned?\nNot just more work.\nNot just more goals.\nBut more clarity. More purpose. More momentum.\nIf you’re still closing out 2025\, you’re not behind\, you’re human.\nBut the most successful people don’t wait for January to start designing their future. \nDo you have road map for a successful 2026? \nStart 2026 With Focus & Direction\nSuccess doesn’t happen by accident\, it’s planned.\nJoin us for a focused 2 1/2 hour strategy session to map out your 2026 plans. \nWhat You’ll Gain:  \n\nClear vision for 2026\nActionable Q1 plan\nPractical tools to implement immediately\nBlend business and personal goals for a successful 2026\n\nWho is this for: \nBusiness owners\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals ready to start 2026 with clarity and purpose. \nYour Guide\nBarbara Eldridge\, Founder of Mind Masters\nWith 30+ years of experience helping professionals and companies achieve their goals. \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, February 12\, 2026 \n1:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nAnsir Innovation Center\n7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA 92111\n* Free parking by scanning the QR code. \nCost: $29 for members of Ansir Cowork\, Quarter Club\, Mind Masters\, Gather & Grow or 1 Million Cups.\n$39 for non members. \nReserve your seat — space is limited!\n\nRefund policy\nPaid tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/2026-strategic-success-workshop-design-your-path-forward/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Entrepreneurs
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SUMMARY:San Diego Rust December Meetup - Back in person!
DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with a friendly Rust crowd in person: you’ll learn the latest\, get hands-on help to start or level up\, and join a supportive community of peers. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\nSan Diego Rust is back back\, in person person ✌️ \nOur first meetup back in person since the before-times was great\, and we’re doing it again! \nJoin us for the second meeting in person at Ansir! \nWhether you’re brand new to Rust\, a seasoned veteran of the borrow checker wars\, or a dark wizard of HRTBs and MIR async function lowering – everyone is welcome. We’ll help you get started\, share what’s new\, and get connected to the San Diego Rust community. \nWhen: Second Thursday of every month from 7pm-9pm (Dec 11th) \nWhere:\nAnsir Center Coworking on Convoy\n7670 Opportunity Road\, Suite #255\nSan Diego\, CA 92111\nParking info here \n(park in the back row and scan the QR code once arrived for 3 hours of free parking. You will need to remember your license plate number) \nAgenda \n\nIntroductions around the room\nWhat’s new in Rust\n“What are you working on or learning about in Rust?” roundtable\nMini talks: TBA (Submit yours on the discord today!)\nGeneral Q&A and open discussion\n\nJoin the SD Rust Discord for questions\, chat\, and banter between meetups:\n👉[ https://discord.gg/YqAT4MzN7u](https://discord.gg/YqAT4MzN7u)
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-rust-december-meetup-back-in-person/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Black Friday & Cyber Monday in WordPress
DESCRIPTION:We’re keeping the momentum going with another San Diego WordPress Meetup in November! Thanks to Ansir Coworking space for hosting this month’s event. \nThis month’s theme is Black Friday & Cyber Monday in WordPress. It’s a chance to prepare for the busiest shopping weekend of the year\, swap strategies\, and share the best deals on plugins\, themes\, and hosting. Whether you run your own WordPress site\, an online store\, manage client sites\, or just love hunting down WordPress bargains\, this session will be interactive and fun. \nDrinks will be provided. If you cannot arrive right at 6:00\, that’s OK\, but please plan to be there by 6:30 when we kick things off. Space is limited to 30 attendees\, so RSVP now to reserve your spot. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM: Pre-Networking and WordPress Help Desk \n\nFood and drinks\nHelp desk table (bring your laptop and questions)\nMeet other attendees and organizers\n\n6:30 to 6:40 PM: Welcome \n\nDevin Walker: early member\, San Diego native\, former WordCamp SD organizer\, co-founder of GiveWP\, now Automattician.\nThanks to Phelan’s co-working space and WordPress for support\nOverview of tonight’s format\n\n6:40 to 7:10 PM: Lightning Talks (15 minutes each) \n\nQuick Performance Wins Every WordPress Site Should Apply Before Black Friday and Cyber Monday by Jack Sighton\n2 more open slots — submit via Meetup Comments section below or hit me up\nPossible topics: WooCommerce prep\, holiday marketing strategies\, caching tips\, or creative promotion ideas\nSpeakers should prepare slides or demos to keep the group engaged\nEach talk: ~12 minutes presentation\, ~3 minutes Q&A\n\n7:10 to 7:50 PM: WordPress Deals Roundup (Interactive Session) \n\nTime will flex based on lightning talks\nHosted by Devin Walker\nCurated overview of the best BF/CM deals for plugins\, themes\, and hosting\nCommunity share: attendees highlight past or upcoming deals they’ve found (lifetime licenses\, big discounts\, free hosting perks\, etc.)\nDiscussion on how to evaluate deals: real value vs. hype\n\n7:50 to 8:00 PM: Community Announcements & Closing \n\nWordCamp updates\nJob postings and collaborations\nOpen shoutouts\nWordPress trivia with plugin license prizes\n\n💡 Want to present or have event questions? Please use the Meetup Comment section below.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/black-friday-cyber-monday-in-wordpress/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:San Diego WordPress Meetup Relaunch: Food\, Talks & Community
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to bring the San Diego WordPress Meetup back after a long break. This is a chance to reconnect with the local community\, meet new faces\, and learn something new about WordPress. Whether you are just getting started\, building client sites\, or developing plugins\, there will be something for you. Food and drinks will be provided. I am working on getting some WordPress swag to share\, but no promises. If you cannot arrive right at 6:00\, that is OK\, but please plan to be there by 6:30 when we kick things off. Space is limited to 30 attendees\, so RSVP now to reserve your spot. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM: Pre-Networking and WordPress Help Desk \n\nFood and drinks\nHelp desk table (bring your laptop and questions)\nMeet other attendees and organizers\n\n6:30 to 6:40 PM: Welcome and Relaunch Intro \n\nDevin Walker: early member\, San Diego native\, former WordCamp SD organizer\, co-founder of GiveWP\nThanks to Phelan’s co-working space and WordPress for support\nOverview of tonight’s format\n\n6:40 to 7:40 PM: Lightning Talks (15 minutes each) \n\n2 open slots\, submit via Meetup Discussion tab\nConfirmed: Modern Site Design with the Block Editor (Devin Walker)\nConfirmed: Topic TBD (Rob Marlbrough)\nConfirmed: AI in WordPress (LeifQ)\nSpeakers should prepare slides or demos to keep the group engaged\nEach talk: about 12 minutes presentation\, 3 minutes Q&A\n\n7:40 to 7:50 PM: Community Announcements \n\nWordCamp updates\nJob postings and collaborations\nOpen shoutouts\n\n7:50 to 8:00 PM: Closing and WordPress Trivia \n\nThank you’s and acknowledgments\nFun trivia questions with swag for prizes (if available)\nSave the date for the next meetup\n\n💡 Want to present or have event questions?\nPlease use the Meetup Discussion Tab so organizers can coordinate.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-wordpress-meetup-relaunch-food-talks-community/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Discussions,Networking
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SUMMARY:In-Person\, Summer Round Table!
DESCRIPTION:[We are trying a new location this time. Ansir Cowork has graciously offered a conference room at their shared working space in Kearny Mesa located at 7670 Opportunity Rd.] \nThis is a meeting of software architects from around San Diego. We meet a few times a year to discuss our technical challenges\, learn new topics\, and have an informal discussion on how we design solutions\, lead large groups of engineers\, and provide value for our organizations. This is an advanced group intended for senior developers and software development leadership. \nEach meetup is made up of three rounds: \n• Problem Round\n• Specific Technology Discussion\n• Show Me Something Cool!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/in-person-summer-round-table/
LOCATION:Ansir Coworking\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Roundtable
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