5 local tech events to check out this week

Written by Liz Warren
Published on Aug. 14, 2017

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.

 

Innovation in Real Estate, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.

Join leaders and other like-minded professionals in the real estate tech industry to learn about the latest challenges and opportunities in the space. Speakers will discuss what it’s like to work with expansive databases and digital leasing as well as how to best manage a team of technical professionals.

Bridging the Racial Digital Divide in Tech, Aug. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Come to the SoHo Grand Hotel to join a discussion on diversity in tech. You’ll hear from an expert panel of speakers who will provide tips for navigating barriers to career growth. There will also be time for a hands-on AWS workshop, where you can network, learn and chat with other tech professionals and recruiters.

The Future of Compliance and Innovation, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Attend this event if you’re a fintech professional looking to understand the impact technology is having on the government. You’ll hear from Alec Hartman, CEO of TechDay and Candidate for NY City Council, Brian Platt, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Jersey City and others. There will be time for networking before and after the panel discussion.

Flash Pitch Deck Demolition, Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Join fellow entrepreneurs in the Flatiron for an event full of quick, interesting pitches. In under four minutes, founders will be able to pitch their idea to a group of investors and startup program directors. Feedback will be provided so founders can adjust their pitch decks or product accordingly.

Intro to App Building with Salesforce, Aug 19 at 10 a.m.

Bring your laptop and attend an educational session on how to build an employee-facing business app using Salesforce. You won’t need to learn any code or even have any previous experience with Salesforce.

 

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