5 local events you can’t miss this week

Each week, we bring you the top tech events happening around the city.

Written by Liz Warren
Published on Dec. 03, 2018
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Each week, we bring you the top tech events happening around the city. Check out all our picks below, or head over to our full events calendar here.

 

Built In Brews at Custora, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

Join Built In NYC at Custora’s office on Tuesday to get a feel for the company’s culture. You’ll get to network with New York’s tech leaders, discover new career opportunities and enjoy a few beers. Introduce yourself to the team (they’re hiring!) and see what’s in store for the future.

 

Fearless in FinTech, Dec. 3 at 8 a.m.

Attend this female-led event in Midtown for a day of discussions on the current state of fintech. You’ll get to connect with like-minded professionals and hear from a number of leaders in the space. Speakers will cover case studies and proven strategies for innovation and inclusion.

 

VC Fundraising Panel and Office Hours, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.

Join DigitalOcean for a panel geared toward entrepreneurs looking to scale their business. A lineup of venture capitalists will lead a panel covering the art of fundraising and give actionable tips for taking your startup to the next level. RSVP for an evening of expert advice and invaluable networking.

 

Blockchain of Food, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

If you work in the food industry or are just curious about the ways technology can affect it, attend this event in Brooklyn. Executives from sweetgreen, Goodr and Ripe.io will lead a panel on the ways Blockchain can impact all aspects of the industry — from preventing foodborne illnesses to combating hunger.

 

VR Tech Summit, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Global Startup Ecosystem is hosting an event that covers the fundamentals of the VR industry. Come to the WeWork at Penn Station for a night of discussions, workshops and roundtables addressing currents trends and predictions for VR’s future.

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