Inno Approved: DC Tech Events To Know About This Week (5/12-5/25)

Like DC Inno Approved? A fresh version comes out every other 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 in the next two weeks. 

Friday, May 12

Event: The Halal Guys Dupont Circle Grand Opening!

"The FIRST 100 people in line at our Grand Opening will receive a FREE PLATTER and the first 500 people will have the chance to win FREE exclusive swag! NOT ONLY THAT - there will be 5 EXTRA lucky guests that will win FREE HALAL GUYS FOR A MONTH!! "  

The Weekend, May 13-14

Event: Science Outside the White House!

"Do you believe in science? Do you believe in kid activism? Do you believe in quality education for all? Join Science Outside the White House on May 13, 2017 to rally for well-funded schools and quality STEM education for all kids." 

Event: PythonLab: share and learn Python!

"Introduction to Python from 2-4PM -- all levels of experience welcome!" 

Monday, May 15

Event: Fragile States Index 2017 Launch Event

"Join us for the launch of the thirteenth annual Fragile States Index, on Monday, May 15 at the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C.

The Fragile States Index is a leading tool that highlights current trends in social, economic and political pressures that affect all states, but can strain some beyond their capacity to cope. Linking robust social science with modern technology, the Index is unique in its integration of quantitative data with qualitative data produced using content-analysis software to process information from millions of publicly available documents. The result is an empirically-based, comprehensive ranking of the pressures experienced by 178 countries. The Index is used by policy makers, civil society, academics, journalists and businesses around the world."

Event: Summer of Design 2017 Happy Hour

"Come celebrate Summer of Design 2017 with us on May 15th at Dirty Habit DC. It will be a great time to connect with other DT:DC members, meet the Summer of Design leadership team, share ideas, ask questions and get more information about Summer of Design 2017."

Tuesday, May 16

Event: 1776 Startup Cohort Showcase

"Join 1776 DC on May 16th from 6-9pm for an exciting event featuring our Inaugural class of Cohort Startups. This invitation-only event will provide our entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their early-stage ventures to investors, corporate executives, and 1776 partners for possible funding opportunities."

Event: food in america: maryam's pakistani kitchen

"join us for an intimate dinner and conversation, prepared by Maryam Jillani - the blogger behind Pakistan Eats. with summer soon in swing, this meal is tied together by the theme of celebration. from spinach pakoras to chicken biryani & vermicelli pudding, we will share a family-style meal of Ramazan and Eid classics, both of which are right around the corner in late may and june."

Wednesday, May 17

Event: Cybersecurity 2017: Safeguarding Government in an Era of Emerging Threats

"As a nation, we face a host of emerging threats in cyberspace that jeopardize the integrity of democracy, the privacy of citizens, as well as the infrastructure, economic stability and national security of our country.

Cybersecurity has never been more important to the government, and the threat continues to rise. According to a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report, increasingly sophisticated threats to information technology systems underscore the importance of preventing a major breach where the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability can have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on government operations, assets, or individuals."

Event: Harnessing Innovation for the Future of Transportation

"Join 1776 and Transurban for a conversation on how startups, governments, and institutions can work together to solve our nation’s infrastructure challenges."

Thursday, May 18

Event: The 2017 DCFemTech Awards Reception

"Join DCFemTech members as we celebrate Powerful Women Engineers, Designers & Data Scientists on this inspirational evening. Nominated by their community, we'll congratulate recipients of the 3rd Annual DCFemTech Awards – honoring women who are working in the trenches of tech, design & data to help their company or organization achieve success, sometimes entirely behind the scenes."

Event: Infrastructure Week Rooftop Closing Party Presented by Cassidy & Associates

"Cassidy & Associates is teaming up with the Grassroots Professional Network and GovPredict for a rooftop reception celebrating the end of Infrastructure Week DC.

We welcome industry, government, and non-profit leaders of infrastructure policy to come close out the week with food and drinks. You might find yourself discussing why Congress should act now to pass a long-term transportation bill, or maybe going in-depth about our region's delayed streetcar plans."

Event: Thinking about getting an MBA, but just not sure? – DC, May 18th

"Free entry for all members of Startups Central Meetup group Thinking about getting an MBA, but just not sure? You’re in good company. With a plethora of options ranging from traditional to part-time, online to hybrid, there are many factors to consider when making the decision."

Friday, May 19

Event: Preparing for Autonomous Vehicles on Our Roads

"For years, autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, seemed like a fantasy unlikely to come to fruition. However, autonomous vehicles are here now and communities face the challenging questions of how to prepare for them and how to integrate them into mixed mobility environments. This panel discussion will feature several experts in this field and local government officials who will discuss the current landscape of autonomous vehicle research and technology development. Learn what this means for communities and how they should prepare, including how autonomous vehicles are expected to work with existing mobility and transit systems. This event will be jointly hosted by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)."

Event: SerbFest DC 2017

"Presented by Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church of Potomac, MD—the epicenter of Serbian religion and culture in and around Washington, DC—SerbFest DC is a three-day festival with something for everyone, including traditional Serbian dishes, beverages, dance and music performances, gifts and boutique items and family-friendly activities. In addition, admission and parking are free, an indoor setup has been arranged in case of inclement weather and all a la carte food item proceeds benefit Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church. All proceeds benefit Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church."

The Weekend, May 20-21

Event: Startup Hackathon

"Get ready for Women Who Code DC's first Startup Hackathon. Learn how to market test your idea while working on a fun coding project with a team of developers. If you've ever wondered what it takes to succeed in a startup, this is the place to learn!

Event: #innoMAYtion Hackathon for Women and Youth in STEM & Entrepreneurship

"The innoMAYtion Hackathon will be hosted by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and The Washington Post, convening civic hackers, entrepreneurs, students, and community members. Participants will be learning and collaborating with organizations on projects that focus on the advancement of women and youth in entrepreneurship, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)."

Monday, May 22

Event: Challenge Cup DC

"Join 1776 DC on May 22, 2017 for Challenge Cup DC, where 15-20 startups will pitch for the chance to win a paid trip to New York City for the Global Final round of Challenge Cup!"

Tuesday, May 23

Event: Smart Design At Any Age - Panel

"Join us as AARP’s Terry Bradwell leads a discussion in which we examine key questions of adoption and usability while also highlighting examples of innovative design targeted to a particular group that have found universal application and appeal. Panelists will offer tangible examples of effective design solutions while also discussing both the challenges that lie ahead as well as the obstacles standing in the way of meeting those challenges."

Event: Susan Tynan (Founder & CEO of Framebridge)

"Susan Tynan is the founder and CEO of Framebridge, which is an online & mobile custom framing startup that makes it easy and accessible to custom frame the things you love. She has raised $20M from SWaN & Legend, Revolution Ventures, NEA, Steve Case, and Tim O'Shaughnessy."

Event: Become a Data Scientist: Thinkful Info Session

"Interested in becoming a data scientist? Learn more about Thinkful’s Flexible Data Science Bootcamp, which prepares you for your next job without asking you to quit this one. You’ll learn about our mentorship program, career services, curriculum, and track record of job placement."

Wednesday, May 24

No new events to report for this day at the time the list was compiled. Be free and merry, y'all!

Thursday, May 25

Event: Tech in Motion + NYCDA Present: Tech Trivia Night 

"Join us May 25th for a night of networking, drinks and our first ever Tech Trivia Night co-hosted by Tech in Motion and the NYCDA! Bring a team or come alone and we'll find you some friends when you arrive. Brush up on your tech know-how, knowledge of startups and entrepreneurs in DC, and of course, Tech in Motion! Sweet prizes will be rewarded to the winning team and you're not going to want to miss this event!"

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