Events for you

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PASSMN (Minnesota SQL Server User Group)

This event features expert-led sessions presenting the latest updates from the SQL engineering team. It is targeted at professionals interested in SQL technology and database engineering. Attendees can learn about new capabilities and developments directly from Microsoft SQL engineers.

Talks & PanelsOnlineFree to AttendOperators

Aug 2026 - Ai for Nonprofits: Portland

MeetupAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn person

Capital One Café (Upstairs), Portland, United States

12:00

AI for Nonprofits - Portland

This event features brief presentations and small group discussions focused on practical AI applications for nonprofits. It welcomes nonprofit professionals and others interested in AI without requiring technical expertise. Attendees share experiences and learn from each other to improve nonprofit work using AI.

NetworkingFree to AttendOperators

Office Hours: Craig Silverstein - CEO, 3x Founder, Advisor, CSO, COO

Office HoursOnline

12:30

Startmada - Santa Monica Region (805 Startups)

Craig Silverstein will be available to answer questions during this office hours session. This event is aimed at founders and operators seeking advice from an experienced CEO and multiple-time founder. Participants can gain insights and guidance on their startup challenges and growth strategies.

FoundersOnlineFree to AttendOperators

AI After Hours: Building for Beginners Session 01

HackathonAI & Machine LearningIn personFree

TheBlock. Street, دبي, United Arab Emirates

18:00Asia / Dubai

Luma Dubai

This event introduces a four-part series on building with AI for beginners in Dubai. It guides professionals and entrepreneurs through AI concepts, from chatting with AI to creating autonomous workflows, ending with a hackathon to apply skills to real business problems. The series suits beginners and those wanting practical AI skills without technical backgrounds.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsFree to Attend

How to Cut Product Development Costs by up to 50%!

MeetupOnline

Online, United Arab Emirates

19:00Asia / Dubai

Dubai Startups: Idea to IPO

This online meetup explores strategies to reduce product development costs by up to 50 percent. It is aimed at founders and operators looking to optimize their product development process. Attendees can learn practical approaches to improve efficiency and save resources in their startups.

FoundersOnlineFree to AttendOperators

AI Demo Night Seattle

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningIn personFree

1000 Olive Wy, Seattle, United States

17:00

Luma Seattle

The event features live AI demos from developers and founders showcasing real working products and tools across the AI stack. It is for developers, founders, and builders interested in seeing practical AI applications beyond theory or pitches. Attendees gain insight into current AI tooling trends, network with peers, and experience a casual, engaging environment.

FoundersHands-OnNetworkingFree to Attend

Walk & Talk: AI Edition

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningIn person

Benchakitti, Bangkok, Thailand

18:45

AI People Bangkok

This event offers a relaxed evening walk where participants discuss practical AI tools and workflows. It is aimed at marketers, developers, founders, freelancers, creators, and digital nomads interested in using AI to automate work, build faster, or explore new ideas. Attendees can meet new people, share knowledge, and socialize in an informal setting without needing AI expertise.

DC470 Meetup

MeetupIn person

no location, Atlanta, United States

19:00

Ethical Hackers, Penetration Testers, & Information Security

DC470 Meetup is a networking event held in Atlanta for startup community members to connect and collaborate. The exact venue details are being finalized. This event offers an opportunity for local founders and operators to engage with peers and build relationships in person.

MeetupAI & Machine LearningIn personFree

Open-Source Evening with MiniMax, Moonshot, Baseten, Modal & Factory

18:00America / Los Angeles

475 Brannan St, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

This event gathers developers and builders interested in open-source AI models to share knowledge about running, fine-tuning, and owning models in production. Attendees will hear lightning talks from teams like MiniMax, Baseten, Moonshot, and Factory, with opportunities for demos, panels, and networking. It is designed for professionals engaged in AI development who want to connect and learn in an intimate setting.

FoundersNetworkingTalks & PanelsFree to Attend

🏃‍➡️ The Builders Run #4

ConferenceIn personFree

Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland

07:00Europe / Zurich

Luma Zurich

The Builders Run #4 is a morning running event for Zurich-based builders, founders, and operators. Participants run approximately 8 kilometers at a conversational pace and engage in meaningful conversations while exercising. The event ends with a coffee meetup to continue networking and exchanging ideas.

CODE University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany

SummerUP – Launch your startup from 0 to 1 | One Week of Building & Selling

HackathonIn personFree

7–14 August 2026

10:00Europe / Berlin

Luma Berlin

Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.

FoundersPitchingHands-OnNetworking

1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup

MeetupIn person

Cool Down Coffee, Chula Vista, United States

09:30

San Diego South Bay Entrepreneurs Meetup

This is an informal, in-person meetup for entrepreneurs to network, cowork, share ideas, brainstorm, and mentor each other. It is aimed at founders and operators looking to connect with like-minded peers in the South Bay San Diego area. The event is free and provides a casual environment to build relationships and exchange support.

WebinarFundraisingIn personFree

the arc of storytelling - for founders, VCs, operators & more

Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India

17:30Asia / Kolkata

Luma Bengaluru

This session helps founders, VCs, operators, and community builders craft clear and consistent stories from their experiences and challenges. Participants learn storytelling frameworks and narrative arcs to build trust and connection in various conversations. It is for those building meaningful tech ventures who want to communicate their journey more effectively.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsFree to Attend

Optimizing LLM Inference Serving

EventAI & Machine LearningOnline

14:00

OnlineFree to AttendOperatorsStudents & Researchers

Houston Machine Learning

This event examines the internal workings of large language model inference serving, focusing on the systems layer between API endpoints and GPU clusters. It is intended for machine learning practitioners interested in understanding bottlenecks, algorithms, and architecture involved in production LLM deployment. Attendees will gain insights into performance optimization for LLM inference in production environments.

Airflow Monthly Virtual Town Hall- August

Tel Aviv Apache Airflow Meetup

Apache Airflow committers, users, and community leaders gather monthly to discuss new features, review the roadmap, and highlight community developments related to the Airflow project. The event is designed for developers and operators interested in Airflow’s progress and collaboration. Participants can engage in updates and community spotlights to stay informed and connected.

Talks & PanelsOnlineFree to AttendOperators

Get Fable 5 Quality From Low-Cost AI Models

EventAI & Machine LearningOnline

7–8 August 2026

20:30Europe / Dublin

Advanced AI Concepts-Atlanta

This session teaches how to enhance the output quality of low-cost AI models by designing structured workflows including prompts, roles, and evaluation methods. It is aimed at builders, business users, creators, and AI practitioners seeking cost-effective ways to improve AI-generated content. Attendees will learn practical techniques for balancing quality and expense in AI model use.

Hands-OnOnlineFree to AttendOperators

Generative AI : networking , Vibe coding, Automaton, News and much more

MeetupAI & Machine LearningIn person

Sat, 8 August 2026

10:00Asia / Hong Kong

300 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Data Science & Generative AI Hong Kong

This meetup explores applications and developments in generative AI such as vibe-coding, automation, and industry news. It is designed for founders, developers, creatives, researchers, and AI enthusiasts seeking to learn, network, and discuss AI ethics and future work. Attendees can join lightning talks, live demos, and community conversations on the future of AI.