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, April 14
Event: UXDC Happy Hour
Location: Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 5 PM-8 PM
Event Type: happy hour, networking, skill development, UX design
Price: Free
"Join us for a happy hour to meet other UXDC conference attendees ahead of the event, share insights after the workshop day from the workshops you attended, or just come to network with other like minded individuals. We will have a cash bar at this event."
Event: Wine Lovers & Second Friday HH Groups Team Up 2 Take Over Old Town
Location: Vola's Dockside Grill, 101 N. Union St., Alexandria, Virginia
Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 5 PM-8 PM
Event Type: happy hour, networking, wine, gathering, wine
Price: Free"When two awesome groups join forces on a Friday night, you know it's going to be an epic good time, Join the Wine Lovers and the Second Friday Happy Hour Group for drinks at one of Old Town's newest waterfront bars. We will be meeting in the Hi-Tide Lounge, or hopefully if the weather is nice on the patio. Menus includes cocktails on tap (yes, you read that right), wine, beer and yummy bites. Plans are to crawl up King Street afterwards. So come on out, meet new folks and leave the cares of the week behind."
Event: Guard Llama's "Shark Tank" Viewing Party
Location: WeWork White House, 1440 G St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Date/Time: Friday, April 14, 8 PM-10 PM
Event Type: viewing party, happy hour, Shark Tank, reality television, networking, pitch competition
Price: Free
"To celebrate their recent appearance on the show, Guard Llama will be holding a Shark Tank viewing party at WeWork White House on April 14th at 7:00 pm. Hosted by special guest Brandon Andrews from Values Partners."
The Weekend, April 15-16
Event: Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival
Location: Southwest Waterfront Park, 600 Water Street SW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 2 PM-7:30 PM
Event Type: festival, cherry blossoms, DC things, gatherings, live music
Price: Free
"Enjoy more than seven celebratory hours of free music, family friendly water-related activities, cultural experiences, live entertainment, delicious foods at multiple outdoor venues, and a beautiful fireworks show at the Southwest Waterfront at the finale event of the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival."
Event: Hilltop Consultants Social Innovation Pitch Competition
Location: Georgetown McDonough School of Business, Rafik B. Hariri Building, 37th and O Streets NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Saturday, April 16-Thursday, April 20
Event Type: pitch competition, startups, networking, startup funding, skill development
Price: Free
"The Social Innovation Pitch Competition is an opportunity for Georgetown students to receive feedback, mentorship and cash prizes of up to $2,000 for groundbreaking ideas with a social impact. The first round of the competition will involve a written application due on April 16th at 5:00pm. All finalist will proceed to pitch in person to a panel of expert judges with robust social innovation and business experience. The final pitch competition will occur on April 20th at 6:00pm."
Monday, April 17
Event: DC Tech Meetup 55 — Tech For Good
Location: The Washington Post, 1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Monday, April 17, 7 PM
Event Type: workshop, entrepreneurship, panel discussion, speaker event, demos
Price: Free
"Join fellow technologists & technology enthusiasts for an evening of live demos from companies developing great technology in Washington DC. This month, we'll be hearing from companies and nonprofits that have developed exciting products for social impact."
Tuesday, April 18
Event: 8th Annual Minority Business Expo
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, D.C.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 7 AM-8 PM
Event Type: presentations, diversity, networking, skill development, presentations
Price: Free
"Launched in 2010, the Business Expo has become the region’s prime event to connect minority-owned businesses with potential clients and organizations that support their growth. Join us at our biggest event of the year and connect with the region's leading minority owned businesses. Last year we brought together 1,880 attendees, 172 exhibitors, and 97 Sponsors and Partners. This year will be even bigger and better! "
Event: Black Female Founders (#BFF) One-Year Anniversary Party
Location: WeWork Crystal City, 2221 S. Clark Street, Arlington, VA
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Event Type: happy hour, networking, meet-up, celebration, panel discussion
Price: Free
"Come show your support as we celebrate our first year, highlight the accomplishments of #BFFs and #BFF-led ventures, and share some big news!"
Event: Careers in Women's Empowerment Symposium
Location: Marvin Center, #309, 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 9 AM-11:30 AM
Event Type: mini-conference, networking, panel discussions, speaker events, networking, women in tech
Price: Free
"The Global Women’s Institute and the Program for Gender Equality in International Affairs will host a half day program which includes a panel discussion with professionals with vast experience across sectors using their careers to advance gender equality, moderated by GWI’s Director of Policy and Outreach Janine Moussa. This interactive seminar will include experts in law, advocacy, politics, arts, health, academics, and public policy, on the national and international stage. The program also features an opportunity to chat with these panelists in smaller group discussions, as well as act out the ‘dos and don’ts of networking’ in an improvisational exercise under the skilled direction of Leslie Jacobson, Playwright and Professor, GWU Department of Theatre and Dance"
Event: Fireside Chat Tour with Trevor Lynn, CMO of Social Tables
Location: WeWork White House, 1440 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Event Type: speaker event, Q&A, advice, entrepreneurship, networking
Price: Free"This is not your average D.C. networking event or meet-up - join us for our Fireside Chat event and listen in as we interview Trevor Lynn, Chief Marketing Officer of one of D.C.’s innovative and hottest tech startups, Social Tables."
Wednesday, April 19
Event: SEED SPOT DC Kickoff Party!
Location: WeWork White House, 1440 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 6 PM
Event Type: networking, speaker events, happy hour, accelerator cohorts
Price: Free
"Join us for a drink and appetizers to celebrate SEED SPOT DC First Cohort! Doors open at 6pm and pitches & remarks will begin at 6:45pm."
Event: Bossed Up Power Hour with WIN (Women's Information Network), DC
Location: Local 16 DC, 1602 U St NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 6 PM-10 PM
Event Type: networking, happy hour, entrepreneurship, women in tech
Price: Free
"Meet incredible women doing amazing things as you join our growing community of courageous, ambitious women leading BOSS lives and crafting their careers with passion and purpose. Grow your network over hot appetizers and cold drinks!"
Event: Whiskey & Unicorns at Logan Exchange
Location: Logan Exchange, 1509 16th Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 6 PM-8 PM
Event Type: networking, happy hour
Price: Free
"Get ready to check-out the NEW and super cool Logan Exchange co-working space with two of our favorite things in the world... WHISKEY and UNICORNS!"
Thursday, April 20
Event: 2017 GW New Venture Competition Finals
Location: Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st St NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Thursday, April 20, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Event Type: meetup, networking, pitch competition, DC startups, happy hour
Price: Free
"12 teams take the stage to vie for $300K in funding and support at the 2017 New Venture Competition"
Event: Startup District Pitch Battle
Location: TBA (Check link above for updates)
Date/Time: Thursday, April 20, 6:30 PM
Event Type: meetup, networking, pitch competition, DC startups, skill development
Price: Free
"Startup District Pitch Battle is designed for entrepreneurs to get exposure to the community and potential investors, as well as to gain feedback from the audience to sharpen their pitch and direction. Four startups will have 5 mins each to pitch their business, with up to 10 mins Q&A from the audience. They are rated on pitch/deck & feasibility"
Event: In3 Welcome Mixer: Featuring Mayor Bowser
Location: Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3), 2301 Georgia Avenue NW, Suite D, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Thursday, April 20, 5 PM-9 PM
Event Type: welcome event, incubator, networking, happy hour, celebration, diversity
Price: Free
"An evening event you won't want to miss. Come meet some of DC's finest entrepreneurs, movers and shakers, the In3 team and DC's very own Mayor Bowser. A DJ will spin, light refreshments will be served and a meeting of the minds will occur. Get your questions answered, a tour of the facility, and make the right decision to #FindYourIn at In3."
Friday, April 21
Event: GW Earth Day Symposium
Location: Funger Hall, 2201 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Friday, April 21, 12:30 PM-7 PM
Event Type: networking, conference, panel discussions, speaker event
Price: Free
"On the day before the March for Science and Earth Day, GW scientists celebrate biological sciences and their importance in understanding our world and how to protect species, ecosystems, and landscapes for all."
Event: American Dream Business Pitch Tank
Location: Inclusive Innovation Incubator (In3), 2301 Georgia Avenue NW, Suite D, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Friday, April 21, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Event Type: networking, skill development, DC startups, startup funding, pitch competition
Price: Free
"A business pitch competition with a panel of business experts to provide feedback and possibly prize money to winner. American Dream Business Institute training at Jumpstart, Accelerator and Grow levels will be introduced to premiere at in3."
The Weekend, April 22-23
Event: 2017 National Cannabis Fest - Presented by Wash Hydro
Location: RFK Stadium, 2400 E Capitol St NE, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 12 PM-8 PM
Event Type: festival, outdoor event, gathering
Price: $35
"Thousands meet at RFK Stadium festival grounds on #420two to celebrate the end to prohibition during a full day of music, food, culture and activism at the 2nd Annual The National Cannabis Festival. RSVP for updates and visit http://bit.ly/NatlCannaTix to get tickets now."
Event: Earth Day Swap Shop
Location: Wunder Garten, 1101 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Saturday, April 22, 12 PM-5 PM
Event Type: spring events, live music, outdoor event, social gathering
Price: Free
"Bring your gently-used goods to trade at an Earth Day Swap Shop for the DC Community! Join DC-based tech company Optoro, local retailers, and non-profits at the Wunder Garten in NoMa for swapping, live music, and great food and drinks. Entry is free!"
Event: Annual Garden Party
Location: Logan Hardware, 1734 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Sunday, April 23, 12 PM-4 PM
Event Type: spring events, skill development, networking, outdoor event
Price: Free
"Join us on Sunday April 23 or a Garden Party, with 20% off* all gardening supplies, pottery, & live goods, hands-on gardening tutorials, prizes, & more!"
Monday, April 24
Event: VISIONDC
Location: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Monday, April 24, 8 AM-5 PM
Event Type: arts, networking, skill development, innovation, meetup
Price: Free
"CulturalDC is proud to launch VISIONDC, Arts and Urban Innovation Summit, on April 24, 2017 at the iconic Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater!"
Event: Digital Transformation: Empowering People & Organizations In A Changing World
Location: 1776 DC, 1133 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Monday, April 24, 11:30 AM-1 PM
Event Type: speaker discussion, Q&A, advice, entrepreneurship, networking
Price: Free"Ongoing economic instability, changing political environments, tough social issues and technological change have created a complex world. With the right technology, policies and public-private partnerships, we can all work to improve citizen services, address cybersecurity, and even mitigate skills shortages. We invite you to join 1776 CEO and Co-Founder, Evan Burfield, in a fireside chat with EVP and President Microsoft Global Sales, Marketing & Operations, Jean-Philippe Courtois, as they discuss the role of digital transformation and how it is helping to address some of the complex economic and societal challenges facing governments and businesses around the world."
Tuesday, April 25
Event: Halcyon Incubator Beer Garden
Location: Halcyon House 3400 Prospect St NW, Washington, District of Columbia
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 7 PM-8 PM
Event Type: happy hour, networking, meet-and-greet
Price: $25
"At Halcyon Incubator Beer Garden, we'll spend the evening hearing from some of the most impressive startups and innovators as they discuss how the world's challenges are imminently solvable. Because, let's face it, we've got enough dating apps. Join us to see what solutions the most innovative minds are creating."
Event: Baked In: Can Policy Help Create Incentives in the Cybersecurity Marketplace
Location: Venable LLP, 600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 12 PM-2 PM
Event Type: networking, panel discussion, speaker event, skill development, industry talk
Price: Free
"The Internet has become critical infrastructure and 20 billion devices are expected to be connected by 2020. As the Internet grows, cyber threats have increased alarmingly in number and in scope, threatening every sector of the economy and society and defending the Internet against cyber attacks is one of the great challenges of our time. However, there is no consensus on how to build meaningful cybersecurity into our complex Internet ecosystem. Direct regulation has largely been rejected as too heavy-handed and damaging to innovation. Although there is a growing insurance market to cover the costs of cyber breaches, liability has not been applied to software vendors and has not taken root in the legal system even as industry standardization bodies move slowly in this direction. Existing incentive patterns make disclosure of breaches haphazard at best."
Event: Funding Your Side Hustle: Happy Hour
Location: Impact Hub DC, 419 7th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Event Type: happy hour, networking, meet-and-greet, advice
Price: Free
"Are you looking for a way to fund your side hustle? One of the biggest struggles many side hustlers people face is figuring out how to fund or finance their work."
Wednesday, April 26
Event: 3rd Annual Howard's Very Own Entrepreneurship Fair
Location: Armour J. Blackburn University Center, 2397 6th Street NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 26, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
Event Type: job fair, startup fair, networking, happy hour, skill development
Price: Free
"Howard’s Very Own (HVO) is a platform created to increase access to emerging entrepreneurs and well-established business owners including students, professors, faculty, and alumni – within the Howard University community. As Howard’s sole entrepreneurship platform with a business directory, social media presence for easy engagement, and a business showcase: Howard’s Very Own serves as the network and tool needed to build the communal engagement of Howard University’s entrepreneurial community."
Thursday, April 27
Event: The Future Reality
Location: TBD (Check link above for updates)
Date/Time: Thursday, April 27, 6 PM-9 PM
Event Type: speaker event, panel discussion, AR/VR startups, networking, skill development
Price: Free
"At this event you'll be hearing from renowned content creators on the use cases and application of AR and VR for Education, Healthcare, and Real Estate."
Event: #BeyondTheBox: Healthcare
Location: WeWork White House, 1440 G St NW, Washington, DC
Date/Time: Thursday, April 27, 6 PM-8 PM
Event Type: meetup, skill development, networking, panel discussion, advice
Price: Free
"The Beyond the Box speaker series brings together experts from industries viewed as "non-creative" to reveal how creativity plays a role in sparking insights and driving innovation."
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