Inno Approved: DC Tech Events To Know About This Week (2/17-2/23)

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, February 17

Event: LGBTQA Community Happy Hour

"Don't miss this opportunity to connect with LGBTQA members of the DC community and allies interested in the tech scene. Meet, mix, and mingle at General Assembly's DC campus. There will be delicious drinks, good company, and great times!" 

The Weekend, February 18-19

Event: Onward Together: A DC Volunteer and Advocacy Fair

"Join us for Onward Together, a DC area volunteer and advocacy fair. Onward Together has a simple goal: We want to connect organizations in the DC area with the people who are eager to work toward progressive social justice for the next four years (and beyond)." 

Event: Professional Networking Brunch

"Are you a professional developer, designer, sysadmin, or working in a field somehow related to code? Come brunch with others like you! The estimated cost for the brunch is $20, but the final cost will be whatever you owe the restaurant for your order, which you will pay directly to them. (We will not be taking any payments from you)."  

Monday, February 20

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Tuesday, February 21

Event: TechCrunch D.C. Meetup + Pitch-Off

"TechCrunch’s legendary meetup + pitch-off event is coming to D.C.! Join us for beer, good conversation, and a battle to the death to see which entrepreneurs can dazzle and excite the judges in under sixty seconds. And whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, dreamer or tech enthusiast, we want to see you at the event so we can grab a beer and hear your thoughts. Come one, come all. It’s sure to be a night to remember." 

Event: Open Class: Raise Your First $200,000

"This course is designed to teach you what you'll need, who to target and how to approach your first fundraising milestone: friends, family & angels."

Event: DC Tech Meetup #53: Consumer Tech

"Join fellow technologists & technology enthusiasts for an evening of live demos from companies developing great technology in Washington DC. Want to demo at DC Tech Meetup? Submit to be reviewed here: bit.ly/dctm-demo. We will be in touch if you are selected."

Event: American Dream Business Pitch Tank at Microsoft

"American Dream Business will feature Business Icons to provide feedback on 2-minute business pitch and also, each contestant will receive coaching to answer the questions necessary to become a successful business owner."

Wednesday, February 22

Event: DCFemTech INSPIRE 2017

"DCFemTech Inspire is back for its second year! Celebrate the success of women in the DC tech community. Join DCFemTech as we share and celebrate your accomplishments, large and small. Expect a good mix of networking, small activities, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a celebratory toast for a great year ahead."

Event: DotGovDesign Happy Hour!

"Join your fellow government designers and civic design enthusiasts for a happy hour! It's a new administration, and a lot of changes are happening - come share stories, successes, and concerns with your colleagues across the sector. And maybe a pint or two, as well :)" 

Event: Recording Happy Hour: New Beginnings

"All the details for the event are below, but the short version is this: come hang out with us, have a drink and swap some stories, hop into our recording booth and put some of it on the record, and keep an eye out for the DC Diary Podcast where you can hear the recordings from happy hour." 

Event: Disability StartUP Network: How to Build a MVP

"Join us in February to meet other entrepreneurs with disabilities in the area, get inspired, and learn stuff (like how to find product market fit)!" 

Thursday, February 23

Event: Martha Stewart Living Maker Meet Ups

"Join Martha Stewart Living editor-in-chief Elizabeth Graves."

Event: Nextgov Meet-up Series #9: Drones for Good 

"Drones often conjure thoughts around defense, the latest high-tech gadget for techies or even the budding drone delivery service market. However, federal agencies are also increasingly testing and deploying non-military drones for various programs and missions around the government. This event will explore “drones for good,” examining how government is already using drones to benefit citizens and how they might be used in the future. We will examine case studies from specific agencies, learn about the policy behind regulating this new technology, and discuss the future application of drones in the federal government."

On Our Radar

Event: DC Inno's Tech Madness Bracket Reveal 2017

"This March, DC Inno is bringing the tech community together for some healthy competition… bracket-style. The goal of Tech Madness is to generate awareness and excitement for the city's top tech players, from the "favorites" (late-stage tech pillars) to the "diaper dandies" (seed round startups)." 

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