Inno Approved: DC Tech Events To Know About This Week (1/6-1/12)

Like DC Inno Approved? A fresh version comes out every Friday with new ideas of tech and networking events to check out. Here's a list of great tech, business and networking events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, to hit up this weekend and the week ahead. 

Friday, January 6

Event: Starting 2017 Off Right with a Happy Hour for Creatives

"We're partnering up with General Assembly to put on a happy hour for creatives. Come join us and meet other creatives in DC. More details to come." 

The Weekend, January 7-8

Event: Side Project Saturdays

"Saturdays 4pm come hang out with people like you - start a side project so you can escape from that job you know you won't stay at for much longer - you deserve to be in an environment where you thrive and we want to help you create that for yourself."

Event: HIDDEN FIGURES at AMC Hoffman

"We will meet in the lobby at 2:30 PM. The showtime is 3 PM. AMC Hoffman is a two-minute walk from the Eisenhower stop for Metro riders, and has a large parking lot for drivers."

Event: DC Tattoo Expo

"On New Year's Eve, Decades is delivering the ultimate New Year's Eve experience. Three floors of the most legendary club The show is open to the public Friday & Saturday from Noon to 11 pm and Sunday from Noon to 8 pm YOU CAN BE TATTOOED AND PIERCED AT THE SHOW!"

Event: No Pants Subway Ride DC 2017

"Let's leave our pants with 2016 and welcome in the new year as we have in DC for nearly ten years now."

Event: Let's Spark Innovation & Crowdsource Ideas to Move Foward

"Meet & Greet with other Innovators, order brunch and write out challenge(s) on paper to present to the group (Please note that brunch is an optional expenditure)."

Monday, January 9

Event: OPEN HACK DC: Hack & Beer

"Join us for hacking! Hack your own project, join with someone else to work on something different, or review learning materials. We'll probably have a number of side conversations as well."

Event: Data + Women DC

"It's a new year which means new goals! Whether it's learning R or data storytelling, this workshop-based meet-up will help participants will identify goals, steps for success and tips to help achieve your goals."

Tuesday, January 10

Event: Bike Hack Night VII

"Bike Hack Night is a show & tell of bicycle-related apps, data visualizations, and gadgets. We are thrilled to be holding this event in conjunction with TRB, the annual conference put on by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies.."

Event: Tips From A Recruiter: How To Get A Job In Tech

"Looking to break into tech and want to learn how to stand out from the crowd? Join us for a discussion about what recruiters really look for when interviewing developers. We'll cover the fastest-growing industries and jobs, and advice on how to ace your interview."

Event: Auld Lang Syne: Stories about friendships, farewells, and finale

"Named the “gold standard” in storytelling by the Washington Post, voted one of the top 3 open mics in DC by the Washington City Paper, and nominated for the 2012 DC Mayor's Arts Awards for Innovation in the Arts, Story District is one of the most well-known and respected storytelling organizations in the country. Our monthly storytelling series -- our first program -- has been taking place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Washington, DC since 1997."

Event: Men without Work: America’s Invisible Crisis

"Featuring the author Nicholas Eberstadt, Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy, American Enterprise Institute; with comments by David Bier, Immigration Policy Analyst, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, Cato Institute; moderated by Alex Nowrasteh, Immigration Policy Analyst, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, Cato Institute."

Event: Startup Grind Hosts James Patterson (CapitalOne Labs) 

"James Patterson is the co-founder and head of Capital One Labs, the experimental product and technology arm of Capital One with locations in Washington, DC, New York City and San Francisco."

Wednesday, January 11

Event: DC TechBreakfast: Analecta Cyber, RAKKOON, Darktrace, Vimsel

"Interact with your peers in a monthly morning breakfast meetup. At this monthly breakfast get-together techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell / show-case style presentations."

Event: Washington D.C. Metro Area Career Fair

"Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T. and Government positions. If you have been looking for a new career or just ready to start a new job you don't want to miss this exciting hiring event. Professional Dress is required and please bring additional copies of your resume." 

Thursday, January 12

Event: Economic Development Cluster Open House

"Deputy Mayor Brian Kenner invites you to join him at the first Open House featuring all of the agencies of Economic Development Cluster of the Government of the District of Columbia."

Event: Startup, Entrepreneur & Venture Capital Roundtable

"Interested in chatting about startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital? Have an idea or product you want to discuss? Looking to meet other like-minded individuals in Baltimore?"

Event: Code for DC Hacknight

"Join us at Learning Objects for more of that great civic hacking that you know and love."

On Our Radar

Event: DC Tech Meetup #52: New Year Drinks Edition

"Gather with your fellow techies, founders, investors & tech enthusiasts to welcome in the new year with an evening of drinks in DC! The first 40 attendees get a free drink. See you there!" 

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