Every week, we dig through our events calendar and hand-select five events worth checking out. This week boasts events that cater to a variety of interests. Whether you're looking to develop your professional skills or simply let loose and have fun, there's something on the calendar for you.
SATURN 2017, May 1 to May 4 at 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
This week, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon University will be hosting its annual SATURN Conference. The conference offers senior engineers a chance to hone the skills they need to be successful and learn about the cutting-edge methods emerging from their industry. Attendees can register for single-day courses or attend the entire conference.
Product Managers: Plan, Execute, and Measure your Way from Startup to Scale, May 2 at 5:30 p.m.
As part of an ongoing series of webinars and events, The Product Stack will be hosting a panel of product experts and tech leaders to discuss how product managers can better plan, build and measure the success of their products. The event will feature a keynote address from GoSpotCheck’s Jess Sherlock, followed by a panel discussion with Jim Semick of ProductPlan, Dan Podsedly of Pivotal Tracker and Kevin Steigerwald of Notion.
Geek Jam, May 3 at 6 p.m.
If you’re a self-proclaimed engineering geek with an inclination for music making, Geek Jam is for you! This meetup gives engineers a chance to mingle with their peers, let loose and jam out on their instrument of choice in a fun, casual environment. All instruments are welcome — even that obscure electronic instrument you made in your basement.
MergeLane Demo Day 2017, May 4 at 10 a.m.
MergeLane is dedicated to discovering, accelerating and investing in talented women and the companies they run. On Thursday, the organization will host its annual Demo Day, featuring pitches from this year’s class of women-led startups. If you can’t make it to the event in person, you can livestream it here from your home or office.
Let’s Gamify O’Brien Park, May 6 at 1 p.m.
South Denver tech startup Playpal recently finished gamifying O’Brien Park in the town of Parker. The project was born out of the company's mission to create technological tools (via smartphones and tablets) that encourage kids and adolescents to get outside and get active while playing video games. The event marks the launch of the project and is free with online registration.
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