Each week, we offer a curated calendar of NYC’s top tech events. As for this week, well, hold onto your hats because the coming days are absolutely jam-packed with some of the coolest meetups, mixers and more that we’ve seen in a while. Check out our picks below or head over to our full events listings here.
Aging in the Age of Innovation, May 1 at 6:00 p.m.
This event, sponsored by Healthtech Women and Call9, offers attendees a deep dive into the world of tech built to serve and better the lives of the world’s aging populations. This may not be the sexiest subject, but think about it: the tech we build for the aging today is the tech that will be serving us sooner than we think!
Blockchain & Digital Art with Pixura Co-Founders, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
We often think of the blockchain as having more to do with finances than fine art, but the unique ledger system can actually help digital artists protect their art from theft. Join Pixura co-founders Jonathan Perkins and John Crain as they discuss their platform, as well as the implications of the blockchain in the art world; Q&A to follow.
PR Strategies for Startups, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
When you’re a company fresh out of the gate, you want to have time to focus on your product more than worrying about your Twitter account. This session will teach you the PR basics (and then some!) you need to know in order to help your startup thrive in the competitive New York City market.
Decompiling the Government: Getting Technologists and Policymakers to Speak the Same Language, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Technology is capable of so much good — it’s just a matter of syncing the power of tech with the power of policy. At this event, leading technologists, lawyers, journalists and more will come together to discuss what the future could look like if we learn to work together.
Lessons from the C-Suite Featuring Jon Steinberg, CEO of Cheddar, May 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Cheddar, the “post-cable network,” is making headlines and closing major deals with platforms like YouTube and Amazon. At this event, CEO and founder Jon Steinberg will share the story of creating one of the most innovative television services in recent history.
