Never stop disrupting: 5 NYC tech events that will make you rethink your workflow

Each week, we offer a curated calendar of NYC’s top tech events. It’s been a rainy few days (years, it feels like…), but we’re here to help you beat the gloom with these can’t-miss events. Check out our picks below or head over to our full events listings here.

HackerNest NYC May Tech Social, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

The HackerNest Tech Socials aim to be the most relaxed, unpretentious hangouts in tech. If you are looking for great conversations (without the sales pitches) with like minds in the tech community, this is where you’ll want to spend your Monday night.

DataDisrupt 2018, May 22 at 8:00 a.m.

This ticketed event is the main stage for all that’s happening in the world of big data. Those with a focus on finance and investment are encouraged to attend, as the conference will take a close look at how “alternative data” is impacting the lending and investing markets.

edChain: Blockchain & Education Open Source Event, May 23 at 10:30 a.m.

How can blockchain technology help improve the quality and accessibility of education around the world? These are the questions that innovators will aim to answer at this afternoon meetup. After edChain architects discuss the exciting projects they are working on, those with an interest in blockchain and/or education will have the chance to share their thoughts.

Building a Fintech Product, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.

While it’s true that each fintech product is different, there are many fundamentals of the finance sector you’ll want to know before diving into a related project. With information on hiring, regulations and more, this event will pave the way and leave you with the tools you need to find succeed in the fintech world.

A Colorful Journey into Design Systems, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Design systems — the infrastructure on which coding workflow is built — can be a difficult beast to wrangle, particularly when starting a new project with months or years of design debt built up. At this session, GitHub’s Design System Manager, Diana Mounter, will teach coders how using color in their code can revolutionize their workflow.

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