Events for you

Fri, 14 August 2026

16:30

ALX Kenya - The Piano, Nairobi, Kenya

Luma Nairobi

This in-person meetup in Nairobi features Yash Gaitonde from Cursor discussing how AI coding tools are evolving beyond autocomplete toward agentic workflows. Developers, students, founders, and AI builders will learn about coding agents, memory, context, sandboxing, and practical AI-assisted development. The event offers demos, Q&A, and networking for those interested in AI coding tools and software development.

14–16 August 2026

17:50

Sir Owen G Glenn Building, Auckland, New Zealand

Luma Auckland

The SCNZ Summit is New Zealand's largest student-led entrepreneurship event. It brings together founders, investors, and students over three days of panels, workshops, and networking at the University of Auckland. Attendees gain insights and connections to support their entrepreneurial journey in New Zealand's startup ecosystem.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

Novartis Farmacéutica SA de CV, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Luma Mexico City

This event showcases presentations on artificial intelligence applied to healthcare including clinical research, hospital operations, pharmacovigilance, digital products, and ethics. It is designed for healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs using Claude AI, and emerging talent in health and technology. Attendees gain practical insights and networking opportunities in Mexico City hosted by Novartis.

Sat, 15 August 2026

13:00

Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, Canada

Luma Toronto

This is a summer outdoor meetup for the tech community in Toronto to gather socially at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Attendees can introduce themselves and network in an informal environment that encourages sharing how they add value to others through their work. The event welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.

Sat, 15 August 2026

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Y Combinator

The YC Startup Internship Expo connects founders, builders, and the startup community in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides opportunities to explore internship openings at Y Combinator startups. Attendees can discover roles and engage with early-stage startup teams.

Mon, 17 August 2026

United Kingdom

Cambridge Network

London Career Sprint: August 2026 is an event focused on career development likely aimed at job seekers and professionals looking to advance or change their careers. It is designed to provide opportunities for networking, learning, or direct engagement with potential employers or industry contacts. Attendees can expect a fast-paced environment to explore career options in London.

Sat, 22 August 2026

08:00

CSULB University Theatre, Long Beach, United States

Data Con LA Users Group

Data Con LA is the largest data conference in Southern California focused on data professionals and enthusiasts. It features a full-day program exploring the current landscape and challenges of working in data. Attendees learn about trends, tools, and best practices relevant to the data community.

Sat, 22 August 2026

10:00

Roseville Venture Lab, Roseville, United States

Luma Sacramento

AWS Community Day Sacramento is a full-day event for developers, founders, IT professionals, students, and AI enthusiasts to learn about AWS, AI, and cloud technologies. The event features expert sessions, hands-on demonstrations, real-world case studies, and community discussions. Participants can network and join an AWS-powered hackathon to build and compete on innovative projects.

Sun, 23 August 2026

08:30America / Los Angeles

San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

Mistral Vibe Hackathon is a one-day coding competition in San Francisco for teams of 1-4 people aged 18 and older. Participants collaborate to solve problems and compete for prizes in Mistral credits. The event provides meals and team matching assistance to foster innovation and networking among hackers.

Mon, 24 August 2026

09:00Asia / Seoul

Seoul, South Korea, South Korea

Luma Seoul

This hackathon invites developers, startup founders, product managers, designers, students, and AI enthusiasts to build the next generation of real-time Voice AI agents using Agora's full-stack development framework. Participants can work on innovative projects leveraging voice technology that listens, speaks, and thinks. The event fosters skill-building and collaboration in the Voice AI domain.

Tue, 25 August 2026

08:30Europe / Rome

Griffis Institute, Rome, United States

Launch NY

Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security. Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is […] \n

Tue, 25 August 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Startup Village (Amsterdam Science Park)

This workshop helps researchers, postdocs, and PhD students understand how to start academic spin-offs by exploring entrepreneurship, intellectual property, funding, and startup growth. It supports turning AI research into real-world impact. Attendees gain practical knowledge for launching startups from academic work.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Portugal

Startup Portugal

This open call supports graduates up to 29 developing tech-based business ideas at the concept stage in specific Portuguese regions. Participants receive a monthly grant, milestone and completion prizes, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The program helps early-stage founders turn ideas into viable startups.

Wed, 26 August 2026

17:30

Banco Santander, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Luma Mexico City

This event features real-world use cases, workflows, and live demos of AI in finance, focusing on risk, compliance, and digital products in banking and fintech. It is designed for finance leaders, fintech founders, and professionals interested in AI applications and regulatory compliance. Attendees can learn about the current landscape and responsible use of AI in Mexico's financial sector.

Thu, 27 August 2026

13:00Europe / Oslo

Epicenter, Oslo, Norway

Luma Oslo

This is a festival gathering entrepreneurs, investors, students, academia, and business communities in Oslo to explore innovation, creativity, technology, and art. The event features talks, workshops, startup showcases, a regional pitching final, and social activities including DJs and art. Attendees can connect across stages from ideation to scale-up and engage with diverse startup ecosystem players.

Thu, 27 August 2026

16:30

Frontier RTP, Durham, United States

Luma Raleigh

This event connects people involved in climate and clean technology across the Triangle region for informal networking and collaboration. Attendees include founders, researchers, investors, and professionals interested in climate innovation. It aims to facilitate new partnerships, knowledge exchange, and community building in the regional climate ecosystem.

Fri, 28 August 2026

Finland

Business Tampere

This event introduces companies and researchers to RDI infrastructures and activities at Varala and Tampere Sports Medical Clinic. Participants hear a startup perspective from Silicon Valley and engage in a workshop on applying research results in business. It is designed for those involved in research, development, and innovation collaboration around sports and health.

Fri, 28 August 2026

10:00

Simmons Auditorium, Pittsburgh, United States

Luma Pittsburgh

The Swartz Center Entrepreneurship Bootcamp provides a one-day introduction to entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh. Attendees learn about entrepreneurship, funding, and programming through talks, networking, and a keynote speaker. This event is ideal for students and aspiring founders seeking to engage with the local startup community.

Sat, 29 August 2026

10:00Asia / Singapore

Singapore

Luma Singapore

This event is a full-day hackathon in Singapore focused on building production-grade AI applications using an open-source runtime for autonomous agent infrastructure. Participants will develop AI systems that automate workflows and deploy code in isolated sandboxes. It is designed for developers interested in AI system building and scaling.

Sun, 30 August 2026

15:00Asia / Kolkata

Dadar East, Mumbai, India

Luma Mumbai

This meetup introduces developers, students, and startup builders to MIRO, a collaborative workspace platform that supports product planning and innovation. Participants will learn about global developer ecosystems, collaboration, and networking opportunities in Mumbai. The event aims to foster a strong local community focused on building real-world products and future technology projects.

Tue, 1 September 2026

12:30

Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, United States

Luma Pittsburgh

This event explores how design thinking evolves when individuals, groups, and AI tools work together to solve problems creatively. Attendees will learn new methods to enhance perspective, improve problem framing, and speed up ideation while maintaining design thinking's human-centered approach. It is suited for anyone interested in innovation, design, and AI-assisted creativity.

Thu, 3 September 2026

00:00Europe / Prague

Online, New Zealand

New Zealand Startup: Idea to IPO

This online meetup focuses on strategies and tips for securing employment throughout the remainder of 2026. It is intended for job seekers who want to enhance their chances of landing a position in the startup or VC ecosystem. Attendees can expect insights into job market trends and practical career advice.

4–5 September 2026

18:00Europe / Zagreb

Amfiteatar Žnjan, Split, Croatia

Split Tech City

Split Tech City Festival gathers founders, developers, designers, investors, and students interested in technology and entrepreneurship. The event features inspiring talks, practical insights, and strong networking opportunities for building connections and exploring business growth. It focuses on adapting to change in technology and careers, offering a platform for community exchange and collaboration.

Wed, 16 September 2026

Finland

Business Finland

This online event offers an opportunity to ask questions related to the Research to Business process facilitated by Business Finland. It is aimed at researchers or startups interested in turning research outcomes into business opportunities. Attendees can gain clarity on funding and commercialization steps to advance their projects.