Because Rhode Island is a veritable hive of cool people doing cool things and hiring personal assistants is expensive, we at Rhode Island Inno have established a curated calendar of statewide goings-on we think readers will enjoy — alllll in one spot. Look for new events listings every month, and don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s more (or less) of a type of event you’d like to hear more of.
And! Don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for even more Ocean State happenings.
Week One
Monday, 12/2 Meet And Greet For Nonprofits, Foundations And Retired Professionals 50 Plus: A special networking event designed to bring together local nonprofits and foundations and retired or semi-retired professionals, for a fun, interactive learning experience, highlighting the important work we all do as a community. If you are a nonprofit or a foundation, this event is a great opportunity for you to share information about your organization, learn about ReServe and meet a pool of professionals 50 plus who care about social good. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. at United Way. More information here.
Cigars After Business Hours Networking: If you’re looking to grow your network in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, then the best way to get known is to attend business networking events. Men and Women enjoy cigars (even if you don’t) at these networking events. The environment is laid back, engaging, and a great way to bond with your fellow networkers. Event begins at 5:30 at White Ash Cigar Lounge. More information here.
Tuesday, 12/3 The Leadership Challenge: The Leadership Challenge Workshop will leave you with the perspective and tool sets to become a more intentional, exemplary leader. In this interactive, experiential workshop, you will dive deep into the five practices of exemplary leadership: model the way; inspire a shared vision; craft your vision and inspire others to join you in the quest; challenge the process; enable others to act and encourage the heart. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Tech Collective. More information here.
SETT Show & Tell: Low Tech AAC Tools: This is a new series of informal workshops designed to talk about and demonstrate specific categories of AT and how to use the SETT Framework (Student, Environment, Task, Tool) to help determine the best tools for students. This workshop will focus on low tech supports for communication, including low tech boards, visual schedules, simple switches, adapted books, and visual scenes. Event begins at 4 p.m. at Tech Access of RI. More information here.
Thursday, 12/5 Diversity And Inclusion Summit And Award Program: Providence Business News is hosting a night of diversity and inclusion. A panel of experts will share their personal stories of struggles and successes in implementing successful diversity and inclusion programs within their organizations. Awards will also be given out. Event begins at Crowne Plaza in Warwick at 8:30 a.m. More information here.
Saturday, 12/7 Hunt's Photo And Video Professional Video Show And Demo: This event is free and is a must attend for wedding/event cinematographers, professional videographers, film students, production companies, filmmakers or anyone looking for info on the latest video/audio/tech gear for any budget. Event begins at 10 a.m. at Hunt’s Video and Photo. More information here.
Week Two
Monday, 12/9 Open Source Security Training: So you want to be a hacker? Not sure where to start? Let’s get you going using Metasploit. Metasploit is one of the most powerful tools used for penetration testing. We will walk you through how to start Metasploit, conduct a port scan to identify services and open ports, and then show you how to hack a server using one of Metasploits many modules. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Tech Collective. More information here.
Tuesday, 12/10 Providence Family Code Night: Providence children grades K-5 and their parents or guardians are invited to "Family Code Night," the delightful free event at which kids and their parents or guardians pair up to do their first hour of coding, together. It's a fun self-paced introduction to computer programming--and no tech background or coding experience is required. Event begins at 6 p.m. at Infosys. More information here.
3D Printing and Tactile Graphics: The use of 3D printers is making a huge impact on the world of AT. With 3D printing, if it doesn’t exist, we may be able to create it. Participants of this workshop will learn about the features of 3D printers, where you can access the code that allows you to print objects, and how these objects can benefit individuals with disabilities. Workshop will include discussion of printed objects and tactile graphics for adapted books, as well as adaptations for writing utensils, laptops and keyguards. Event begin at 4 p.m. at Tech Access of RI. More information here.
Wednesday, 12/11 CWE Rhode Island’s Is Entrepreneurship Right For You: Explore entrepreneurship and small business ownership in this information session, and decide whether starting your own business is right for you. Event begins at 9:30 a.m. at Center For Women and Enterprise. More information here.
Thursday, 12/12 Digital Health Connect: As a discipline, digital health is disrupting the medical landscape. Learn how Rhode Island innovators are changing and shaping the field of medicine. Digital Health Connect will explore the intersection between digital advancements and healthcare with workshops and talks focused on new and emerging technologies. Event begins at 5 p.m. at District Hall. More information here.
Friday, 12/13 CIO Coffee And Conversation: Join other CIOs and CTOs from across the state for a cup of coffee and engaging conversation. This morning of networking and discussion is sponsored by Bridge Technical Talent. Events begins at Tech Collective at 8 a.m. More information here.
Week Three
Monday, 12/16 Women In Tech Mixer: Come out and network and mingle with other women/binary who work in the tech industry. Event begins at AS220 at 7 p.m. More information here.
Tuesday, 12/17 Cybersecurity Resiliency For Defense Contractors: Manufacturers will learn exactly what steps to take to ensure the protection of all information as well as the future of their business. With the Department of Defense ramping up its focus on cybersecurity for the supply chain, manufacturers will need to take specific steps to protect covered defense information if they want to continue doing business with DoD. To help navigate this new terrain, members of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network have assembled a team of cybersecurity experts to assist in understanding the consequences of non-compliance and how to ultimately achieve compliance. Event begins at 9 a.m. at Providence Marriott Downtown. More information here.
Wednesday, 12/18 5th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event: Last year’s event brought over 200 business leaders from across the great state of Rhode Island and surrounding areas for a great night of networking, fun and most importantly the creation of long-lasting business relationships. Event begins at 6 p.m. at The Dorrance. More information here.
Thursday, 12/19 December Providence Journal Printing Plant Tour Subscribers Exclusive: Subscribers can get a tour of the Providence Journal’s printing plant. Several of the operations executives will be on hand, and there will be representation from the newsroom, too. If you’ve ever wanted to see these mighty industrial engines in action, now’s your chance. Subscribers can get a single ticket or a pair. For safety reasons, no one under the age of eight is allowed. Event begins at 4 p.m. at 210 Kinsley Ave. More information here.
MET Center For Entrepreneurship Admissions Open House: Open to all Rhode Island students in grades 8 to 12, staff and students will be on-hand to answer questions. Learn more about our innovative, personalized curriculum. No tuition, no entrance exam. Event begins at 6 p.m. at the Met Justice Building on 325 Public Street. More information here.
Week Four
Saturday, 12/28 Vic's Naturals DIY Night: A DIY night. Make your own aromatherapy and skincare products to use while winging down from the busy holiday season. Light snacks and drinks will be provided as well. Event begins at 6 p.m. at Enerje Fitness. More information here.
Retina Creative Lab Photo/Video Meetup DEC: This event is a networking and shooting opportunity for photographers, videographers, models and any other creative types. You will have the chance to try out some awesome studio lighting, so bring your cameras. Styled models, studio assistance, and multiple lighting setups will be at your disposal. Event begins at Retina Creative Lab at noon. More information here.
Sunday, 12/29 New You Motivational Training For 2020: With the end of the year coming up, it’s a good time to start thinking about New Years’ resolutions and having an amazing 2020. Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut and that your life is not going anywhere? Are you struggling to get motivated always finding yourself procrastinating? Does it seem like your friends or family are progressing and moving forward in their life while you seem to remain static? Are you struggling with your bills living paycheck to paycheck and unable to live the life you deserve? Then please feel free to sign up to this free event. Event begins at 10 a.m. at the Sheraton in Warwick. More information here.
