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SUMMARY:Free OPEN Passes to AI DevSummit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.devnetwork.com/registration/?event=AI%20DevSummit%202026&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MU25603&discount=MU25603 \n> You must register at the link above (and not just indicate that you are attending here on Meetup). \n> AI DevSummit 2026 (May 27-28\, South San Francisco\, CA) is The premier conference for engineers and data teams shipping real-world AI. AI DevSummit brings together AI/ML engineers\, data scientists\, and technical leads for two days of hands-on sessions\, case studies\, and conversations focused on production-scale systems. Learn from leaders at Microsoft\, Amazon\, Google\, Netflix\, Apple\, AWS\, Salesforce\, IBM\, Meta\, LinkedIn\, YouTube\, and many more! \n> Choose from sessions across 7 Conference Tracks: \n\nAI Executive\nAI Ops and Technology Management\nAI Strategy\, Case Studies\, and Success Stories\nMachine Learning\, Models\, and Architecture\nData Access\, Data Management\, and Operations\nAI Frameworks\, Tools\, and Applied AI\nAI Enterprise Dev\n\n> The AI DevSummit team has offered our group 25 free OPEN Passes so our members can attend for free. \n> Register now to get your free OPEN Pass ($195 value): https://www.devnetwork.com/registration/?event=AI%20DevSummit%202026&utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MU25603&discount=MU25603
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/free-open-passes-to-ai-devsummit-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Conversation,Summit
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION: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\, and curious minds.\nThis isn’t a pitch competition — it’s a collaborative environment where ideas are refined\, challenges are unpacked\, and next steps become clearer. Attendees are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions\, offer insights\, and share resources that help presenters grow. \nWhether you’re launching your first startup\, scaling your next venture\, or just looking to get plugged into your local entrepreneurial ecosystem\, 1 Million Cups is where you’ll find the energy\, perspective\, and community you need to move forward. \nCome for the coffee. Stay for the conversation. Leave with a better business.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/1-million-cups-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators,Professionals,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T063536Z
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SUMMARY:Global Immunotalks 2026
DESCRIPTION:These events are sponsored by the School of Biological Sciences. School staff and faculty can log in to view additional events on the secured calendar. You can find general information on cyclical programs on the series description page. The School also curates a list for events supporting diversity\, equity and inclusion on our EDI Calendar.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/global-immunotalks-2026/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T110000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Del Mar Highlands Sky Deck \nThe San Diego Tech Coffee is in its 14th year of being the largest weekly gathering of entrepreneurs and tech people in San Diego. \nStop by for networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, mentoring\, etc. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! \nThere is no agenda\, which means you can’t be late – come when you can\, leave when you need to. Very informal. \nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? Check out the Startup San Diego “Startup Ecosystem Resource List” at https://startupsd.org/resources/.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-tech-coffee-meetup/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Parfait Paris\, 12841 El Camino Real suite 208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T110000
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SUMMARY:May 27 - Perceptron AI and FiftyOne for Video Understanding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on virtual session on May 27 exploring video-native multimodal AI and how to integrate cutting-edge video understanding models into your computer vision workflows. \nDate\, Time and Location \nMay 27\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST\nOnline. Register for Zoom! \nVideo-Native Multimodal Models for Video and Image Understanding \nIn this 20-minute talk\, Akshat will introduce Perceptron’s latest release\, a video-native multimodal model that matches or exceeds frontier models from Google and Alibaba on video and image understanding at a fraction of their inference cost. He’ll walk through the capabilities that move the needle for real video workloads: temporal grounding to clip precise events from long streams\, egocentric reasoning for first-person and wearable contexts\, and structured “thinking traces” that reason over motion and physical space. He’ll also cover the image-side advances production perception teams care about: reliable pointing\, point-by-example one-shot visual search\, dense counting\, dial/gauge/clock reading\, and structured document extraction. \nAbout the Speaker \nAkshat Shrivastava is the CTO and co-founder of Perceptron\, previously leading AR On-Device at Meta and conducting research at UW. \nGetting Started with Perceptron AI in FiftyOne \nIn the second half of the session\, Harpreet Sahota will walk through how to get started using Perceptron’s video-native multimodal model within FiftyOne for real-world video understanding workflows. He’ll demonstrate how to connect to the API\, explore multimodal outputs inside FiftyOne\, and build practical workflows for tasks like temporal event analysis\, visual search\, and video dataset inspection. Attendees will leave with a hands-on understanding of how to integrate state-of-the-art video perception models into their existing computer vision pipelines. \nAbout the Speaker \nHarpreet Sahota is a hacker-in-residence and machine learning engineer with a passion for deep learning and generative AI. He’s got a deep interest in VLMs\, Visual Agents\, Document AI\, and Physical AI.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/may-27-perceptron-ai-and-fiftyone-for-video-understanding-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T100000
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SUMMARY:(CS)²AI Online™ Seminar: NERC CIP Review Process-Updates & Getting Involved
DESCRIPTION:Reserve a seat to join the discussion: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiY4s8ZxbWzP–eQeWMA0dXQ1tD1v-ggdQiSukdqsBf960NJ-YR2~AkavJI1zweFRQl8Cm53EgVc5V2hSL_IFjeO33-haL4JliLVB7l32BDFXWiMTMnczTTgyFdnHhPeptQSbYumBgME29Q \nJoin industry leaders Bill Lawrence\, Chief Delivery Officer at INTEGRITI and former CISO\, NERC\, and Juan Villareal\, Principal\, Villareal Energy for an insightful webinar on the NERC CIP review process and the evolving landscape of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. This session will provide attendees with a practical overview of how NERC Reliability Standards are developed\, reviewed\, and updated through the industry-driven standards process\, including the latest developments currently under review and under development. Participants will gain valuable insight into the Quality Review process\, which is designed to ensure standards are clear\, enforceable\, and aligned with reliability and security objectives for the North American bulk power system. \nThe webinar will also highlight recent and upcoming NERC CIP regulatory updates\, emerging cybersecurity and grid reliability considerations\, and opportunities for utilities\, asset owners\, operators\, and cybersecurity professionals to participate in standards review meetings and stakeholder engagement activities. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to stay informed\, contribute to the standards development process\, and prepare their organizations for future compliance and security expectations within the evolving NERC CIP framework. \nRegister now!\nhttps://events.zoom.us/ev/AiY4s8ZxbWzP–eQeWMA0dXQ1tD1v-ggdQiSukdqsBf960NJ-YR2~AkavJI1zweFRQl8Cm53EgVc5V2hSL_IFjeO33-haL4JliLVB7l32BDFXWiMTMnczTTgyFdnHhPeptQSbYumBgME29Q\n———————————————————\nBecoming a paid member is quick and easy (and helps us keep offering these educational opportunities!). Please join now! [[https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing)](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing](https://www.cs2ai.org/plans-pricing)) \nAll past seminars and symposiums are available to paid CS2AI.ORG members. Check out the Resources area of our website in the Members Portal [[https://www.cs2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/)](https://www.cs2ai.org/](https://www.cs2ai.org/))\nCertificates for Professional Development/Continuing Education Units (PDUs/CEUs) are available for all registered individuals who attend at least one hour of the event.[https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved)](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved](https://www.cs2ai.org/get-involved)) \n*Please note that (CS)²AI Online™ events are provided free of charge as educational career development content through the support of our paid members and the generous contributions of our corporate Strategic Alliance Partners. Contact information used in registering for our directly supported seminars may be shared with sponsors funding those specific events. Unless noted on our Zoom Event registration page\, all events are open for direct funding support.\n© Control System Cyber Security Association International 2026
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/cs%c2%b2ai-online-seminar-nerc-cip-review-process-updates-getting-involved/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Discussions,Seminar,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T111500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T080131Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Quarters Curated Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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 week.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/startup-quarters-curated-conversations/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260105T061803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T061846Z
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SUMMARY:Business Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month for a dynamic professional networking experience!\nOur group is dedicated to building strong business connections and fostering growth. Each meeting offers an opportunity to learn more about our members\, exchange insights\, and create valuable networking opportunities to help our businesses thrive. \nTo enhance our networking experience\, we plan to invite guest speakers and share upcoming events that members may find valuable. Additionally\, twice a year\, we will host an open event to welcome new members and expand our network. \nFor our meeting location\, group guidelines\, and a list of industries we’re looking to welcome\, visit: Gather & Grow Networking – Ansir Cowork
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/business-networking-meeting-2-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ansir Cowork\, 7670 Opportunity Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T163000
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CREATED:20260311T083806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T083806Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Cowork in PB!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s a pretty casual affair with new people every week\, some regulars\, and some just passing through. We take over a few tables at Second Nature in Pacific Beach and do a bit of work and a bit of getting to know each other. Come and go as you please\, but do remember to bring your laptop (charged as plugs are few). \nIt’s free to join\, but ideally grab some coffee or lunch & tip the servers. \nA note about RSVPs: \nThis group aims to help people meet in a small group. The max amount of people for this event is 12 people. We close the RSVP list on Mondays if there is a waitlist\, and if you can’t make it we do kindly ask that you change your status as soon as you know to give someone else a chance to attend. Those on the waitlist will receive a note on the day of the meetup letting them know if there is space or not. \nIf you sign up\, but do not attend\, you will be marked as a No Show. People with 5 No Shows will be removed from the group.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lets-cowork-in-pb-2-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Second Nature\, 5040 Cass St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260218T061026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T061026Z
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SUMMARY:Carlsbad Coworking
DESCRIPTION:We are all writers.\n\nWhether 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. \nWe meet every other week\, 2:30-4:30pm at Wildland in Carlsbad. \nStructure: \n– 30 min: Intros & set your intention (what are you working on today?)\n– 60 min: Focused work time (no distractions\, everyone’s heads down)\n– 30 min: Share progress\, get feedback\, ask questions \nThis is for anyone who writes as part of their work: founders\, marketers\, consultants\, creatives\, job searchers. \nIf you’re tired of procrastinating alone\, come procrastinate with us (and then actually get stuff done). \nDetails: \nThis event is FREE. Please support Wildland by grabbing a coffee\, tea\, or treat while you’re there. \nRSVP to secure your spot. \n\nRefund policy\nPaid tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/carlsbad-coworking-accountability-focus-for-writers-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Wildland\, 2598 State St\, Carlsbad\, CA\, 92008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events & Conferences,Marketing & Growth,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260527T065610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T065610Z
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SUMMARY:Health\, Mental Health\, and the Architecture of Value-Based Care in AI
DESCRIPTION:Design@Large is a UC San Diego course powered by The Design Lab that is open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or technical infrastructure—it is embedded in classrooms\, creative practice\, healthcare systems\, communication platforms\, and planetary-scale infrastructures. As AI systems move from experimental tools to everyday companions\, decision-makers\, and mediators of social life\, the question is no longer whether AI will shape our future\, but how—and by whom. \nAt the Design Lab\, we approach AI not simply as an algorithmic achievement\, but as a fundamentally human-centered design challenge. Intelligent systems must be technically robust\, yet responsive to lived experience; powerful at scale\, yet grounded in context; innovative\, yet attentive to equity and responsibility. Across seven sessions\, Design@Large in Spring 2026 brings together leading voices from research\, industry\, education\, law\, health\, and the arts to explore how AI is designed\, deployed\, governed\, and experienced in real-world settings. From generative AI in education and music to embodied intelligence in XR\, from disability justice and communication to sustainable computing and Indigenous data sovereignty\, and from personal AI companions to value-based care in health systems\, the series examines AI where it meets people\, institutions\, and infrastructures. \nRather than treating AI as a purely technical system\, we frame it as a site of negotiation among human values\, institutional incentives\, cultural norms\, and material conditions. Each session pairs scholars\, practitioners\, and industry leaders to interrogate how design decisions shape agency\, creativity\, trust\, access\, and care at scale. \nDesign@Large is open to the broader public and livestreamed online\, while also serving as a core seminar for over 100 undergraduate and graduate students at UC San Diego. Together\, we ask: What does it mean to design AI responsibly? How do we ensure that intelligent systems amplify human capability without reproducing harm? And how can design guide AI toward more just\, inclusive\, and sustainable futures?
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/health-mental-health-and-the-architecture-of-value-based-care-in-ai/
LOCATION:UCSD Design & Innovation Building\, 9510 Innovation Ln\, Room 208\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T173000
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CREATED:20260526T070247Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Up Your Accounting System for Small Business Success!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your small business game with expert tips on accounting systems for success! \n\n\n\n\nTake control of your business finances with our hands-on workshop\, “Setting Up Your Accounting System.” Designed for new and growing small businesses\, this session will help you establish a simple\, effective\, and reliable accounting structure. From choosing the right software to organizing your financial information\, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to confidently track income and expenses\, maintain accurate records\, and support long-term business growth. \nWhat Attendees Will Learn \n\nHow to choose and set up an accounting system that matches their business needs\nHow to confidently track\, organize\, and manage financial data\nStrategies and tools to maintain financial health and prepare for future growth\nTopics Covered\nOverview of popular small business accounting software options\nSteps to set up your chart of accounts and financial categories\nBest practices for tracking income\, expenses\, and receipts\nTips for staying organized and audit-ready\nSimple financial management routines to support business growth
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/setting-up-your-accounting-system-for-small-business-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260330T060033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T070552Z
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SUMMARY:Carlsbad Industry Exchange | Life Sciences Night
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to co-host this event at Pictor’s headquarters in Carlsbad to celebrate their 1-Year Anniversary and bring together North County’s life science community. We’re marking a year of growth and innovation at Pictor\, a leading proteomics diagnostics company. \nWhat to Expect \n🎯 Unified Industry Networking\nConnect with founders\, executives\, and leaders across Carlsbad’s life science ecosystem. \n💬 Curated Conversations\nDiscuss trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the industry. \n🤝 Strategic Connections\nBuild relationships that drive collaboration and impact. \n🍸 Community Kickoff Vibe\nEnjoy a lively atmosphere with a taco truck and refreshments throughout the event. \n📌 Who Should Attend: Industry leaders\, founders\, executives\, investors\, and ecosystem partners from all sectors of Carlsbad’s life sciences economy. \n👉 RSVP now — space is limited!
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/carlsbad-industry-exchange-life-sciences-night/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:Biotech & Life Sciences,Conversation,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260526T074205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T074205Z
UID:10018606-1779904800-1779912000@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:San Diego Cyber Group Meetup (May 2026 event)
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun meetup for the cyber community in San Diego. Hosted by David Spark of the CISO Series. We’ll have conversation about cyber\, a few silly games\, and a guided discussion. \nWe’re open to your suggestions.\nAnd we’re looking for help. Message us if you’d like to get involved in the event. \nWe’ll have food and drink for the first 80 people who show up! \nThis event is ONLY for people who work in cybersecurity or who are studying cybersecurity. \nHUGE thanks to our sponsors Andreesen Horowitz/a16z\, Adaptive Security\, and Command Zero.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/san-diego-cyber-group-meetup-may-2026-event/
LOCATION:Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley\, 1640 Camino Del Rio N Suite 341\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Cyber Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260527T071458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T071458Z
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SUMMARY:NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO COMMUNICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE POSITIONAL NAV.
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559463 \nTalk title: “Non-Traditional Approaches to Communications and Alternative Positional Navigation & Timing” \nBio: Dr. Moran is currently the Head of the Advanced Microelectronics Technologies branch at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Her group focuses on analog integrated circuit design and communications modalities that do not rely on traditional SATCOM infrastructure. She contributes to and leads multiple positioning\, navigation\, and timing (PNT) efforts ranging from free-space optical time transfer\, clock development\, and inertial sensing. Dr. Moran received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. She has 2 issued patents and 3 patents pending. In 2022\, Dr. Moran received the Commanding Officer’s Leadership Award and the Galileo Award for S&T excellence. \nDATE AND TIME\nLOCATION\nHOSTS\nREGISTRATION \nDate: 27 May 2026\nTime: 09:00 PM EDT to 11:00 PM EDT\nAdd_To_Calendar_icon Add Event to Calendar\niCal Icon iCal\nGoogle Calendar Icon Google Calendar\n10401 Roselle Street\nAdvanced Test Equipment Corp.\nSan Diego\, California\nUnited States 92121\nBuilding: Building C training room \nSan Diego Section Chapter\, EMC27\nSan Diego Section Chapter\, AES10\nIEEE Product Safety Engineering Society\nCo-sponsored by Product Safety Chapter\nStarts 10 May 2026 03:00 AM EDT\nEnds 27 May 2026 09:00 PM EDT\nNo Admission Charge \nSPEAKERS\nKari Moran\, Ph.D of Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific \nTopic: Non-Traditional Approaches to Communications and Alternative PNT\nBiography: \nDr. Moran is currently the Head of the Advanced Microelectronics Technologies branch at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Her group focuses on analog integrated circuit design and communications modalities that do not rely on traditional SATCOM infrastructure. She contributes to and leads multiple positioning\, navigation\, and timing (PNT) efforts ranging from free-space optical time transfer\, clock development\, and inertial sensing. Dr. Moran received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. She has 2 issued patents and 3 patents pending. In 2022\, Dr. Moran received the Commanding Officer’s Leadership Award and the Galileo Award for S&T excellence. \nAgenda\nWednesday May 27 \n6pm Networking and Dinner \n6:45pm Presentation \n7:30 pm Q&A \n8:00 End of Meeting
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/non-traditional-approaches-to-communications-and-alternative-positional-nav/
LOCATION:Advanced Test Equipment Corp.\, 10401 Roselle Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260430T232247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T051454Z
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SUMMARY:VibeFest 2026 - A.I. Project Showcase & Slopathon!
DESCRIPTION:VibeFest is San Diego’s least serious\, most serious AI event of the year. It’s part trade show\, part competition\, part excuse to gather every AI enthusiast\, builder\, lover\, hater\, follower\, influencer\, and “I just got into this last week” curious-person under one roof. \n  \nAre we serious? Yes. Why do you ask? \nWe’re here because San Diego deserves to be celebrated\, and AI is fundamentally about the vibes — and frankly\, nobody’s vibes are better than ours. So we’re throwing the kind of event we wished existed: somewhere you can actually talk to people building real things\, learn something\, show off your weird side project\, and maybe win a deeply cursed trophy. \n  \nThe Two Main Events \n🎪 A.I. Project Showcase Think trade show\, minus the lanyards-and-LinkedIn energy. Got a project\, a product\, a startup\, a half-finished demo\, or a Claude prompt you’re weirdly proud of? Grab a table and show it off. Talk to people. Get feedback. Maybe find a co-founder. Maybe just find someone who’ll pretend to understand your RAG pipeline. \nDoors open at 5:00 PM for setup. Table locations are first come\, first served — show up early\, pick your spot\, plug in. \n💚 Slopathon A head-to-head competition to create the sloppiest possible AI creation. The exact deliverable and objective are announced live at the event\, so no\, you can’t pre-cook anything. The winner is crowned “The Sloppiest San Diegan” — a title of dubious honor and undeniable prestige. \nSlopathon kicks off at 6:45 PM sharp. Show up late\, slop alone. \nThe rules: have fun\, build something\, keep it sloppy. \n  \nWho’s this for? \nYou\, probably. Builders\, founders\, tinkerers\, designers\, the AI-curious\, the AI-skeptical\, students\, professionals\, hobbyists\, and anyone who’s ever ended a sentence with “…so I built a little thing.” If you care about what’s happening with AI in San Diego — whether you’re shipping production systems or still figuring out what an embedding is — you belong here. \n  \nWhy we’re doing this \nBecause the best parts of any tech scene happen in person\, not in group chats. Because San Diego has a real AI community and it deserves a real party. Because learning works better when there’s snacks and slop involved. \nAnd because — let’s be honest — we’re not building nuclear bombs here. We’re changing the world a different way. Might as well have fun doing it. \n  \n100% of proceeds go to the Ansir Innovation Center at the end of the night. Your ticket literally funds the next generation of San Diego makers\, builders\, and AI weirdos. Thanks for showing up. \nSee you May 27. Doors open at 5 for setup.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/vibefest-2026-a-i-project-showcase-slopathon/
LOCATION:Ansir Innovation Center\, 7670 Opportunity Rd #255\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Hackathon,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20251230T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170242Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:02:00 pm to 04:00 pm \nGreat 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. \nJoin the 4S Tech Discord http://discord.4stech.org/
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/weekly-coffee-hour-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Mostra Coffee\, 10550 Craftsman Way ste 187\, San Diego\, CA\, 92127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coworking,Networking,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260515T081833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T081833Z
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SUMMARY:#SalesFriends 🤝 AI Circle | Sponsored by Ven
DESCRIPTION:​Sales meetup in San Diego!! 🤩 \n​​​​​📍 Location: 550 West B Street 4th Floor\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\n📆 Date: Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026\n🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n​Where AI Meets GTM: Sales\, Engineering\, and the Blurring Lines Between Them \n​Engineers are getting closer to the customer. Sellers are getting closer to the product. And AI is accelerating the collision. \n​Join us at Downtown Works Little Italy for a panel discussion on the cross-pollination happening between AI/tech and sales\, and what it means for the people working in both. We’ll dig into how job families are evolving\, what salespeople should know about how modern AI products actually get built\, what engineers should understand about GTM and customer development\, and where the real opportunities are for people who can operate across both worlds. \n​Whether you’re an AE curious about what’s under the hood\, an engineer wondering how deals actually get done\, or a founder/operator trying to build a team that bridges both\, this one’s for you. \n​Format: 1-hour panel + audience Q&A\, followed by open networking When: 5/28\, 5:00–7:00 PM \n​Where: Downtown Works\, Little Italy (San Diego) \n​Refreshments: Pizza\, beer\, and sparkling water on us \n​Come for the panel\, stay for the conversations. \n\n​​​About #SalesFriends: \n​​​​San Diego sales community. Giving customer facing roles a shared space to meet in person and grow together. Most of us work in tech but we welcome other industries as well. \n​​​​VPs of Sales\, AEs\, SDRs\, CSMs\, SEs and any other client facing acronym. An opportunity to share best practices and help each other get ahead in our careers. We don’t like to exclude anyone… but no real estate agents allowed! We’re here to network not get pitched to buy a house. \n\n​About San Diego AI Circle: \n​A curated group of highly technical builders working at the edge of deep learning and agentic systems. We meet in person to share what we’re building\, trade notes on the latest advancements\, and learn from / collaborate with other serious practitioners. \n​As AI tooling accelerates\, small teams can increasingly outpace large organizations by shipping focused\, niche products quickly. Meanwhile\, much of San Diego’s best technical talent is distributed across large companies\, labs\, and teams—so finding the right collaborators can be difficult. \n​This Circle exists to solve that: a central hub for builders to learn from each other\, get high-quality feedback\, and meet potential collaborators and cofounders. \n\n​​Our Partners: \n​​Ven – https://ven.live/ \n​Ven helps you discover people\, groups\, and events aligned with your goals — so reaching out feels natural\, not cold. \n​​​​Downtown Works – https://www.downtownworks.com/locations/san-diego/ \n​​​​​Premier co-working spaces for visionaries and innovators. Committed to creating contemporary\, hospitality-inspired\, tech-rich work spaces that support the success of high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/salesfriends-%f0%9f%a4%9d-ai-circle-sponsored-by-ven/
LOCATION:RSVP for Location
CATEGORIES:AI,Community Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20251016T063213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T085433Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Code
DESCRIPTION:Connect with like-minded individuals in software engineering.\nBeginner friendly.\nPractice interview questions\, learn a new technology or work on your own project.\nNo formal training\, peer learning group. \nPlease bring your laptop and/or books..
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/lets-code/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Panera Bread\, 555 Broadway\, (Broadway & H/I St)\, Chula Vista\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Engineering & Developers,Software
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260109T070629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T070910Z
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SUMMARY:SDPy Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Qualcomm Building Q (this is the indoor amphitheater we were at in 2022 and before Covid). The event will also be live-streamed to our YouTube channel. Pizza will be provided by Cloudflare. \nGETTING INTO THE VENUE\nGo through the entryway through the cafe to the big stadium seating conference room toward the back of the building. You may need help getting into the building as the door does lock. However\, security knows we are meeting so just explain that you’re here for San Diego Python! \nAGENDA\nWe will be doing 5-7 minute lightning talks If you are interested in giving a talk\, please signup to give one: https://www.sandiegopython.org/present/ \nCURRENTLY SCHEDULED TALKS \nANNOUNCEMENTS\nWe want your feedback improving San Diego Python! Post it here.\nSan Diego Python has a code of conduct.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sdpy-monthly-meetup-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Qualcomm Building Q\, 6455 Lusk Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T083000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260430T045818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T045849Z
UID:10018318-1780038000-1780043400@sdtechscene.org
SUMMARY:Tech Founders Walk at Misson Bay
DESCRIPTION:🧠 Question:\nWhat would shift for you if your best conversations happened before the day begins? \nFounders • Investors • Leaders • Builders \nStart your day with movement and connection. \nA moment to acknowledge wins\, ground in gratitude\,\nand step into meaningful conversation. \nMorning + movement shifts three things:\n– the nervous system stabilizes\n– social friction drops\n– clarity increases \nOne conversation here can shift\nhow you think\,\nwho you know\,\nand what you do next. \n📍We will meet at Superbloom in Mission Bay\, San Diego \n7:00 AM Drop in + intention setting \n7:10 AM Walk begins \nCome ready to walk.\n☕ Coffee available at Superbloom. \nThank you to Vibez 5D and community partners for supporting this gathering.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/tech-founders-walk-at-misson-bay/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Superbloom Coffee & Juice\, 2688 E Mission Bay Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Funding,Leaders,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T101000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260504T031524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T031538Z
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SUMMARY:The Group-Encinitas: Feel Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join Us
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-group-encinitas-feel-good-friday-2/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:fox point farms\, 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane\, Encinitas\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260114T073314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T073357Z
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] EE Business Networking @Lunch (free!)
DESCRIPTION: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… \nExceptional Entrepreneurs is one of the USA’s largest business networking organizations – and one of the best values in business networking. At EE: \n\nThere is no membership required.\nThere is no attendance requirement.\nThere is no business profession or category exclusivity.\n\nALL business professions are welcome to attend! \nMeeting Agenda: \n\nFirst 30 minutes: check-in & breakout rooms open.\nRemaining 60 minutes: structured agenda with everyone in main room\, including introductions by participants + more!\n\nWhile meetings end on time (for those who need to go)\, we also open breakout rooms again for those wanting to meet with other attendees afterwards (at least 30 minutes\, usually longer.. fyi). \nInterested in being the featured speaker for this event? Information and registration is at:\nhttp://EEspeaker.com \nInfo to join this EE business networking meeting:\n#######################################\nhttp://nroi.us/eeonline\n(the shortlink above will remain updated with the current Zoom link) \nPasscode: 7772021\n####################################### \n\nLimited to the first 100 participants.\nWe also cross-livestream through the EE FB Group. No participant limit on FB\, however it’s view-only mode. Please feel free to leave your contact info in the comments of the livestream when listening along:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/networkingeesd\n\nThe meetings (including chat) will be recorded to the cloud – and made available temporarily afterwards. Information on recordings will be provided to attendees on Zoom and Facebook.\nExceptional Entrepreneurs was founded November\, 2008 in San Diego\, California USA by David & Gina Demangos. Since then\, “EE” has become one of the USA’s largest business networking organizations\, due to the Demangos’ vision and leadership to provide “exceptional” opportunities for connecting local professionals. David Demangos is an eXp real estate agent in San Diego. For more information on David\, please see: Awesome San Diego Real Estate:\nhttp://www.awesomesandiegorealestate.com \n“Effective networking is a learned skill. Exceptional Entrepreneurs are highly trusted professionals who share ideas and know that in order to receive you must first be willing to give.” – David Demangos \nThank you for your continuing support of “EE”! See you at the next event.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/online-ee-business-networking-lunch-free/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Entrepreneurs,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260509T065224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T065224Z
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SUMMARY:SDSU 2026 San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC)
DESCRIPTION:The SDSU 2026 San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC) is dedicated to empowering early-stage accredited investors through comprehensive training\, growth opportunities\, community engagement\, and networking. For startups\, the program offers a unique opportunity to present their companies to early-stage investors with the potential to secure investment. Open to U.S.-based companies across industries. It is designed to be constructive for both entrepreneurs and early-stage investors. The process emphasizes clarity\, meaningful feedback\, and high-quality connections. \nEarly-stage investors collaborate to form an investment fund\, culminating in this exciting one-day conference on May 29\, 2026. On this day\, you will see finalist companies pitch their ventures and the investment decisions made by the SDAC Fund VIII investors. There will be at least a $200\,000* investment in one or more high-potential startups.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/sdsu-2026-san-diego-angel-conference-sdac/
LOCATION:San Diego State University\, 6075 Aztec Circle Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration,Conference,Investors & Funding,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20240722T105253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T190415Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Saturday Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We are continuing our Study group online for the time being.\nWe are now meeting online in the San Diego Python Discord server! Here is the link to join: https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ\nThere is a “meetup” voice/video channel that we will be using! \nWe may start meeting in person soon! This will be discussed at the meetup. We are considering having some online\, some in-person. Decisions\, decisions! \nEvery Saturday we meet up with the larger Python community (including San Diego PyLadies (https://www.meetup.com/sd-pyladies)\, Open BioInformatics San Diego (https://www.meetup.com/Open-Bioinformatics-SanDiego/) and San Diego Artificial Intelligence (https://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoAI/)) to chat\, learn\, and hang out. \nOur study group is for everyone on their Python journey\, whether you’re just starting out\, an experienced pro\, or anywhere in between. There’s no formal instruction\, just a bunch of folks who like to code. Sometimes we talk about a specific subject\, sometimes answer questions\, whatever! \nPython Community Code of Conduct (http://www.pythonsd.org/coc): Python is much more than a software language. Python is a vibrant community made up of members from around the globe with a diverse set of skills\, personalities\, and experiences. It is through these differences that our community experiences great successes and continued growth. Overall\, we’re good to each other. We contribute to this community not because we have to\, but because we want to.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/online-saturday-study-group/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20250711T065556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T190406Z
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SUMMARY:REMOTE: Pyladies/San Diego PUG Co-Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We are continuing our Study group online for the time being. \nWe are now meeting online in the San Diego Python Discord server! Here is the link to join: https://discord.gg/8GpWuVvdbQ\nThere is a “meetup” voice/video channel that we will be using! \nThe SD Python User Group Meetup is https://www.meetup.com/pythonsd/ – there is a Saturday Study group hosted by the SD Python Meetup group. \nEvery Saturday we meet up with the larger Python community to chat\, learn\, and hang out. Our study group is for everyone on their Python journey\, whether you’re just starting out\, you’re an experienced pro\, or anywhere in between. \nThere’s no formal instruction\, just a bunch of folks who like to code. \nWe have a great time–come join us! Free feel to show up at any time and stay as long as you want. Hope to see you there! \nPython Community Code of Conduct (https://www.python.org/psf/codeofconduct/): Python is much more than a software language. Python is a vibrant community made up of members from around the globe with a diverse set of skills\, personalities\, and experiences. It is through these differences that our community experiences great successes and continued growth. Overall\, we’re good to each other. We contribute to this community not because we have to\, but because we want to.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/remote-pyladies-san-diego-pug-co-study-group/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260320T064728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T065441Z
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SUMMARY:Hack and Race-Prep Autonomous Cars
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Robotics DIYRobocars Race-Prep Day\, Hosted by UCSD. \nPlease keep in mind that at the Saturdays meeting we expect you to have your robocar built and software installed. I hope you will understand that for us time at the track is limited to ever other week for 2 hours. We would like to use it for development as much as feasible. \nPlease complete your robot build before coming to the Saturdays meetup. See the 2nd Wednesday of month Beginner/Builder Meetup and our slack channel. Then bring your bot and computer to the track. \nPlease sign-up and come for our monthly Beginners and Builders Meetup before coming to the Saturdays Meetup. \nAgenda:\n10 :00 am – 1200 pm. Training and racing \nWe have built a double lane track with a yellow dashed center-line. Expect a track roughly 30×15 feet\, with a concrete floor and duct tape lines. \nDon’t worry if you are still working things out with the software. We will be on hand to help all get going. This is a great chance to gather training data for you robot. Still figuring out hardware and/or configuring the software on the bot and laptop? Go to one of the 2nd Wed of month Beginner/Builder Meetups. \nThere will be tables\, power\, and wifi. Please bring your laptops and bot and be ready to hack. \nA special thanks to UCSD for hosting us. \nThank you.\nSD DIYRobocars. \n*** \nCheckout http://www.donkeycar.com for the build information that many of us used to get started. \nCheckout http://docs.donkeycar.com for parts lists\, hardware and software setup instructions. \nSelf-steering car from SD group:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxhsv5CViBg \nmore sample driving from San Diego meetup:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WecNKymdg3k \nsome sample driving from Oakland DIYRobocars meetup:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQn5PA6nl3I
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/hack-and-race-prep-autonomous-cars-2-2-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:UCSD\, Engineering Building Unit 2\, Engineering Building Unit 2\, La Jolla\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Robotics & Hardware,Specialty Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260509T014550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T062445Z
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SUMMARY:The AGI Transition
DESCRIPTION:A free\, public workshop — no technical background needed. \n​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. \n​This workshop explores what AGI actually means\, how to think about it intuitively (without hype or jargon)\, and what this transition could mean for your job\, your relationships\, and your day-to-day life — much sooner than most people expect. \n​Together\, we’ll explore questions like: \n\n\n​What is AGI? How do experts define artificial general intelligence\, and how is it different from today’s AI tools? \n\n\n​Work & Jobs: Which kinds of jobs are already being automated or transformed — and which ones experts believe are most likely to remain resilient? \n\n\n​Human Connection: How is AI starting to replace or supplement roles once filled by coworkers\, friends\, tutors\, therapists\, and companions? \n\n\n​Robots & the Physical World: What happens when advanced AI is paired with rapidly improving robotics — and which parts of the economy could change next? \n\n\n​What you’ll get: \n\n\n​A clear\, beginner-friendly explanation of AGI and why it matters \n\n\n​Real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping work and social life \n\n\n​Live demos that highlight both impressive capabilities and emerging risks \n\n\n​Interactive discussion and exercises to test your own intuitions about the future \n\n\n​Come ready to grapple with one of the biggest transitions humanity may ever face — a shift that could redefine not just how we work\, but how we relate to each other\, find meaning\, and navigate a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/the-agi-transition/
LOCATION:Student Services Center\, 9460 Russell Ln\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Research,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Lee":MAILTO:ryl010@ucsd.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260324T061559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T061559Z
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SUMMARY:Future In Review 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 31 – June 3 at the Qualcomm Institute for FiRe 2026\, a conference designed to help you ignore the noise\, see the turn\, and navigate opportunities in the years ahead. \nFuture in Review is an action-oriented annual conference that provides executives and investors with a roadmap for the next 5-10 years of technology and the global economy. Started in 2003 by the team behind Strategic News Service\, Future in Review is a gathering place for global leaders using technology to change the world for the better. \nFiRe’s intimate size and trust-based culture cultivate long-term relationships between speakers and attendees that drive innovation\, strategy\, partnerships\, investments\, and recruiting. \nNetwork with global leaders in advanced AI\, climate tech\, chips\, the industrial metaverse\, security\, healthcare\, and more as we gather to discuss the future of technology\, the coming bifurcation of the world economy\, and how countries and states can improve their economies while fostering innovation and prosperity.  \nTicket Price includes access to complete program\, activities\, scheduled meals\, and conference materials. \nRegister today: https://www.futureinreview.com/event-details-registration/future-in-review-2026
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/future-in-review-2026/
LOCATION:Qualcomm Institute (QI)\, Atkinson Hall\, UC San Diego Campus\, 9500 Gilman Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,AI,Biotech & Life Sciences,Business & Professionals,Collaboration,Community Building,Computer Science,Conference,Cybersecurity,Data & Analytics,Economics,Events & Conferences,Innovation,Innovators,Investors & Funding,Leaders,Manufacturing,Networking,Oceanography,Pitches,Robotics & Hardware,Roundtable,Speaking Engagement,Startups & Founders,Sustainability,Web Technologies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Future In Review":MAILTO:info@futureinreview
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T094648
CREATED:20260406T045336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T045438Z
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SUMMARY:Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us at Portal Coffee overlooking the beautiful Waterfront Park and San Diego Harbor. \nThere’s lots of available street parking along Kettner between Fir and Beech St just 1-3 blocks from Portal Coffee. See the Parking Map attached image. We’re also one block from the MTA Trolley and 2 blocks from Amtrak and the Coaster. \nCome by for some networking\, sharing\, brainstorming\, and mentoring. And we love it when people want to share what they are working on! \nThere is no agenda\, which means you can’t be late – come when you can\, leave when you need to. Very informal. \nNew to the San Diego startup community? Or just want to be better connected? Check out the SD Tech Scene calendar – https://sdtechscene.org
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/little-italy-san-diego-tech-coffee/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Portal Coffee\, 1495 Pacific Hwy\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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