Inno Approved: DC Tech Events To Know About This Week (6/9-6/22)

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, June 9

Be free, be merry! No events scheduled for today as of posting. 

The Weekend, June 10-11

Event: NodeSchoolDC - June 2017

"Now that you know that, come and learn some Node.js flavored development! No previous experience required. You will be paired off with someone at your skill level that is working on the same workshop you are. There will be mentors available to assist you if you need a hand completing a specific exercise within the 6 core workshops, or to answer your other node.js questions." 

Event: The "Boss Up" Pitch Competition by Black Girl Vision

"Boss UP! is crowdfunding meets pitch competition. Your ticket is a donation towards helping a woman of color launch and/or scale her business." 

Monday, June 12

Event: Startup Standup

"Startup Standup is Bunker Labs DC's very first pitch competition and variety show, representing the culmination of the EPIC (Entrepreneurial Program for Innovation and Collaboration) Spring 2017 cohort. Bunker Labs DC companies will pitch to esteemed judges and guests for a cash prize of $3,500. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Bunker Labs DC veteran entrepreneurs who are creating big waves in multiple industries spanning from consulting to food and beverage." 

Event: Smart Cities and Intelligent Transportation Systems: The Case of Mobileye

"Mobileye, a global leader in vision-based Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and in the three pillars of Autonomous Driving – Sensing, Mapping, and Driving Policy, is one of the most intriguing and promising startup companies in the realm in the world of transportation. Mr. Uri Tamir, Mobileye’s Director of Strategic Initiatives will share the company’s vision on opportunities for smart cities and intelligent transportation systems, from driver assistance systems to big data." 

Tuesday, June 13

Event: Code for Democracy DC

"Get ready for democracy tech lightning talks! You'll hear about both problems and solution in the space, connect with similar-minded people, and learn how to get involved with Code for Democracy."

Event: June Female Founder Showcase

"The Vinetta Showcase is a two-hour, high-impact pitch and panel series. An esteemed panel consisting of three active investors and one founder of a successful startup gather to listen to pitches of top female founders, ask tough questions, and deliver actionable feedback."

Wednesday, June 14

Event: "Hiking and Hacking: Two Sides of the Same Coin" with John Bafford

"John Bafford will be presenting "Hiking and Hacking: Two Sides of the Same Coin." While hiking the 2,200-mile long Appalachian Trail, I realized that planning and executing a long-distance hike involves many of the same skills and challenges as developing software. In this talk, I’ll join these two disparate worlds you wouldn’t have thought have everything in common."

Event: What Your Dog Really Thinks of You

"Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking? You aren’t alone. Researchers across the country are looking for answers in a relatively new academic field, known as canine cognition, which grapples with questions about dog intelligence, psychology, emotions, and more. What they’re finding behind those puppy-dog eyes isn’t necessarily extraordinary intelligence. It’s something deeper that sets them apart."

Thursday, June 15

Event: Good Tech Party

"Phone2Action is the world's leading technology company for civic participation and stakeholder engagement. It was founded by Chilean-American Dr. Ximena Hartsock and Jeb Ory to empower the problem-solver and advocate that lives in everyone. We believe in the power of people to effect change and we build tools that help movements launch powerful public policy campaigns."

Event: Springboard Dolphin Tank with Verizon - Washington DC

"Springboard Enterprises Dolphin Tank® programs are “helpful feedback-driven” pitch sessions for entrepreneurs to receive constructive insights from knowledgeable professionals. Dolphin Tanks aren’t about sharks, piranhas, dragons, or competing for the best idea – they’re about channeling the expertise of the people in the room. The Dolphin Tank is an interactive discussion led by an expert panel that focuses on one thing: “How can we help?” The objective is to provide connections and advice to enable entrepreneurs to overcome their challenges and capitalize on their opportunities."

Event: pineapple presents: kitchen confidence

"pineapple DC is excited to welcome Alison Cayne to DC as part of our first ever breakfast and conversation on ~ kitchen confidence ~ along with two other experts on the matter: Amy Brandwein, James-Beard nominated chef and owner of Centrolina, and our amazing moderator, Bonnie Benwick, deputy food and recipe editor of The Washington Post"

Friday, June 16

No events scheduled for today. Be free and merry, y'all. 

The Weekend, June 17-18

Event: Intro to Design Thinking Workshop

"Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that integrates the needs of people, technology, and business to solve complex problems and, often, do what hasn’t been done before."

Monday, June 19

Event: Brown Bag Session - Careers in Programming

"This lunchtime event will give attendees insight into what programmers do all day, and whether a career in software development might be right for you. Bring your lunch and join us on campus! We'll provide drinks and dessert!"

Tuesday, June 20

Event: How CSS Grid Is Reinventing Webpage Design

"Overview: In the early years of the web, there were limits on where you could put content on a web page. Now, with CSS properties powering dynamic layouts in browsers, a renaissance in layout design patterns is emerging. In this interactive workshop, Holmes shows us how we can leverage CSS and related tools to craft innovative designs for the web."

Wednesday, June 21

Event: DC Tech Meetup #57: Demos, Demos, Demos

"Join fellow technologists & technology enthusiasts for an evening of live demos from companies developing great technology in Washington DC."

Event: The Competitive Fiber Summit: Connecting the Future

"INCOMPAS and Morgan Lewis will host a half day symposium addressing the intersection between business and policy and examine the role of competition in the new administration and Congress. Industry leaders and key policy makers will address how fiber companies continue to evolve, disrupt traditional models, influence policy, and engage in strategic mergers."

Thursday, June 22

Event: DC Inno's DC Fest 2017 (Hey! That's us!) 

"Celebrate working, living and playing at the District's coolest festival."

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