Each week, we bring you the top tech events happening around the city. Check out all our picks below, or head over to our full events calendar here.
edChain: Blockchain and Education Open Source Webinar, August 14 at 10:30 a.m.
edChain is a recurring meetup that focuses on the most exciting intersections of education and blockchain technology. Currently, the project is working to build an open-source team dedicated to weekly meetings — meaning now is your chance to get in on the ground level of an exciting tech project!
Dessert and Data Workshop, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.
At this event, Flatiron School will host Josh Temple, the senior data analyst for the legendary Momofuku Milk Bar. Snacks will be served as Temple dishes out knowledge about data science. Be sure to bring your laptop, and an empty stomach.
Getting Into Y Combinator: Advice from Alumni, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Y Combinator is known as one of the most successful and exclusive technology incubators in the world. As a result, it’s notoriously difficult to make the cut. At this event, Y Combinator alumni will share how they made their ideas stand out, and how yours can too.
The Hottest Trends in Tech: Consumer Goods and Retail, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Direct-to-consumer companies have established a firm foothold in the tech industry; one that’s growing every day. At this talk, expect to hear executives from companies like Brooklinen and Candid Co. discuss the past, present and future of this unique industry.
A NEW REALITY: Tech Summit for Girls, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.
If you have a daughter, niece or younger sister between the ages of 6 to 10, make sure you sign them up for this (free!) day-long camp with a focus on introducing young women to the world of technology. Individuals from all communities are encouraged to attend.
