Each week, we offer a curated calendar of NYC’s top tech events. Since evidently this winter will never end and enjoying the great outdoors is but a fantasy, you might as well cozy up to a workshop or tech panel. Check out our picks below or head over to our full events listings here.
Roadmap to a Career in Web Design & Digital Media, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.
If you’ve ever considered a career in the digital world, or maybe you’re looking for something fresh but just don’t know where to begin, this session will cover everything you need to know about jumpstarting a role in any number of web-based fields. Get a pulse on the industry at large and figure out where your focus needs to be in order to succeed.
The Meetup: Tech Talks and Live Comedy, April 9 at 6:45 p.m.
Sketches and interviews and stand-up, oh my! This meetup truly has it all: a blend of technology wisdom and a little good-natured techie ribbing. If you’ve ever wanted to make serious professional connections after hearing a punchline about MySQL, this is the place to do it. Perhaps the event says it best, “it’s like a tech meetup...only way more fun.”
Intro to 3D Printing & Design @ Voodoo, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Though 3D printing has seemingly faded from the headlines, there are new innovations constantly being made in the field, and ways that you can translate your ideas into reality more easily than ever. At this event, you’ll learn how to design models for 3D printing on computer software before your creations are brought to life before your eyes.
Learn Blockchain Development with J.P. Morgan’s Quorum, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Did you know that J.P. Morgan developed their own variation of the Ethereum blockchain known as Quorum? Did you also know that at this event you’ll learn how to use Quorum on your computer and be able to make marketplace transactions? Finally, did you know that in addition to these amazing skills and newfound knowledge, there will also be pizza at this workshop? Mind = blown.
Launching Your App: Mobile Advice for Startups, April 12 at 6:30 p.m.
At this event, founders of some of the hottest mobile apps in recent years — Aaptiv, Citizen and Button — will share their tools and tricks for developing and marketing your app ideas. The average individual spends far more time on their mobile device than on a desktop, so it’s imperative you learn from the pros!