Events for you

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00Europe / London

London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom

Luma London

Senior engineers, engineering leaders, and technical team builders gather to discuss how AI is changing engineering benchmarks and evaluation. The event explores data-backed frameworks for measuring AI readiness and developing engineering talent. Attendees can learn from industry practitioners about adapting hiring, training, and assessment to meet evolving AI demands.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Factor House, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Apache Kafka® Meetup by Confluent

This event features an Apache Kafka and Apache Flink meetup held in Melbourne on August 20th at a physical venue. It is intended for developers and technology professionals interested in streaming data technologies. Attendees can learn about the latest developments and network with peers in this focused tech community gathering.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Thoughtworks, Melbourne, Australia

Data Engineering Melbourne

This networking event in Melbourne focuses on improving storytelling skills. Attendees will connect with peers from the startup and VC ecosystem to share methods for clearer communication. The session helps founders and operators enhance how they present ideas and data to avoid miscommunication.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Mountain Goat Newtown, Newtown, Australia

Sydney Tech Meetup

This event is a monthly social meetup where people interested in tech gather to network and share interests. It welcomes hobbyists, students, and professionals from various backgrounds. Attending provides an opportunity to connect with the Sydney tech community in an informal setting.

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:45Europe / Berlin

Reingold, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Berlin Tech & creative industry Afterwork (English/German)

This event offers informal networking for professionals in Berlin's tech and creative industries. It targets people who prefer a relaxed networking environment without formal presentations or agendas. Attendees can connect with peers and expand their network in a casual setting.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00

The Urban Winery of Silver Spring, Silver Spring, United States

Luma Washington, DC

This event is an in-person networking happy hour for professionals in UX, product, design, technology, and business within the DMV area. Attendees can build new connections, explore job and collaboration opportunities, and access exclusive offers for UXCON26. It provides a relaxed setting to meet peers and grow professional networks.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00

Petty Cash, Toronto, Canada

Luma Toronto

This event gathers Airtable users and builders in Toronto for an evening of casual networking and knowledge sharing. Attendees will exchange tips and discuss Airtable automations while connecting with local community members. The meetup also includes a brainstorming session for future community events and topics.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00

San Diego, United States

AI Tinkerers San Diego

This event features technical demos and discussions focused on self-hosting AI models and managing token usage to control costs. It is designed for builders actively shipping AI systems who want to share and learn practical approaches from peers. Attendees can expect in-depth technical exchange, networking, and open demonstrations in a hands-on environment.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:30

280 Congress St, Boston, United States

Boston Security Meetup

The Boston Security August 2026 Meetup features two technical talks on DNS and domain investigations in geopolitical contexts and improving security alert processes. It is intended for security practitioners and enthusiasts in the Boston area interested in threat research and security operations. Attendees can engage in knowledge sharing and community networking around security topics.

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:00

Botany View Hotel, Saint Peters, Australia

FPGA/ASIC Meetup Sydney

This meetup brings together people interested or working with FPGAs, ASICs, and embedded systems. It is open to industry professionals, students, and hobbyists who want to connect and share in a casual setting. The focus is on networking and informal conversation without presentations.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00America / Los Angeles

Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub, Pasadena, United States

Luma Los Angeles

This event gathers tech professionals in Pasadena for networking and community building. Attendees include entrepreneurs, investors, designers, and developers seeking connections, collaborators, and access to local tech resources. It supports the growth of Pasadena's diverse tech ecosystem through regular monthly meetups.

Fri, 21 August 2026

07:30

Family Legacy Offices, Cary, United States

Triangle Tech Net

Triangle Tech Net is a tech networking event that connects professionals in the Triangle region. Attendees meet hiring managers, recruiters, and tech leaders to explore job opportunities and partnerships. This event is designed to build meaningful connections that support career growth and talent acquisition.

Fri, 21 August 2026

08:00

Online, United States

Portland DevOps Groundup

This event brings together software operators from the Seattle-to-Portland Pacific Northwest region to discuss software tools and culture using a Lean Coffee format. Participants collaborate on topics they find relevant, facilitating peer-led discussions and community connections. The event is held online on Friday mornings to accommodate attendees from the region.

Fri, 21 August 2026

08:00

Shanahan Ridge Trailhead - Lehigh Connector, Boulder, United States

Luma Denver

This event offers in-person casual coffee and networking followed by group hikes with Colorado’s startup community. It is designed for founders, investors, operators, and those interested in startups who want to connect outdoors. The hikes facilitate networking and the formation of new professional relationships in a relaxed, natural setting.

Fri, 21 August 2026

18:30Europe / London

Grill 88, London, United Kingdom

Women on the Rise Meetup Group

This offline networking evening in London brings together women interested in startups and innovation to connect over drinks and meals. The event focuses on facilitating conversations and building relationships among female founders and operators. The featured topic this month includes AI, adding relevance for attendees interested in technology trends.

Fri, 21 August 2026

15:00America / Los Angeles

310 Coffee, Los Angeles, United States

AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World

This event is a weekly in-person gathering of creative professionals, artists, and AI enthusiasts who share and discuss projects combining AI and art. Participants collaborate on passion projects and exchange knowledge in a casual, supportive environment to explore the humanitarian potential of emerging technologies. It is for anyone interested in AI-driven creativity and community learning.

Sat, 22 August 2026

09:00Asia / Singapore

Amazon Web Services Singapore, Singapore

AWS User Group Singapore - Security

AWS Community Day Singapore 2026 gathers AWS users and cloud practitioners to share hands-on learning, technical insights, and practical experiences with AWS technologies. Attendees include developers and IT professionals looking to deepen their knowledge and connect with peers. The event offers technical sessions and networking opportunities in person in Singapore.

Sat, 22 August 2026

09:30Asia / Kolkata

Accel LaunchPad, Bengaluru, India

Luma Bengaluru

This meetup focuses on Apache Iceberg and its role in modern open lakehouse architectures. Attendees include data engineers, platform teams, and technical professionals interested in query engines, real-time analytics, and open table formats. The event offers technical talks, demos, and networking opportunities over lunch in Bengaluru.

Sat, 22 August 2026

09:30Asia / Kolkata

Noida, India, Noida, India

Luma New Delhi

This meetup explores the integration of Kubernetes and AI agents through talks, demos, and discussions. It is designed for platform engineers, DevOps, AI developers, and cloud native enthusiasts interested in AI-powered infrastructure. Attendees can learn practical applications and network with the cloud native and AI community in Noida.

Sat, 22 August 2026

09:30America / Los Angeles

Rideout Fountain, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Founders Running Club :: San Francisco

Founders Running Club hosts weekly easy 5-10km runs combined with talks that bring together founders, investors, operators and creators. The event provides a casual setting for networking and connecting within the startup ecosystem. It is designed for people looking to blend fitness and community building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sun, 23 August 2026

18:00Asia / Tokyo

Sam’s Bar Tokyo, Shibuya City, Japan

Tech Community Japan

This event is a casual networking meetup for IT professionals in Shibuya, where participants from various IT backgrounds can connect and explore career opportunities. Attendees include engineers, designers, executives, recruiters, and job seekers. The event fosters group interactions to help attendees expand their professional network in a relaxed bar setting.

Sun, 23 August 2026

13:45

Patch Cafe - Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand

Code, Coffee & AI Auckland

This event provides a casual space for developers to code, learn, and connect with each other. It is suited for anyone from beginners to people working on side projects. Attendees can work alongside peers to build skills and network in Auckland.

Mon, 24 August 2026

17:30Europe / Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Vibe-Coding Meetup | AI meets Product & Design community

This event explores safe practices for working with AI agents like Claude in coding projects. It is suitable for product people, designers, developers, and AI-curious builders who want to learn how to protect secrets and manage permissions while using AI tools. Attendees will gain practical advice, participate in discussions, and network with peers in Amsterdam.

Mon, 24 August 2026

18:00Europe / Prague

Terasa 67, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic

Luma Prague

This meetup is hosted by members of Lenny’s Newsletter community and focuses on conversations about product and growth. It offers attendees an opportunity to network and engage with founders and operators interested in these topics. Drinks are provided courtesy of Matic, making it a social and professional gathering in Prague.