The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

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Tues, September 1 – A2 BrewTech Drinkup (Dominick’s Edition)

When: 7:00 – 10:00 pm | Where: Dominick’s – 812 Monroe St, Ann Arbor, MI

Everyone needs some time to relax and have a couple beers — especially entrepreneurs! Between the A2 New Tech events, we will sometimes host A2 Startup Drinks, AKA “A2 Brewtech Drinkup” events. Come talk startups and entrepreneurship, have some beers, and make new friends!

The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, bloggers, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups.

Tues, September 1 – Innovate Farmingtion – Meet & Talk Technology

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Grand Cafe – 32821 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI

A chance to explore the WHAT iF! of newer technologies, apps and businesses for those intrigued by what is coming next. This group will hear presentations by local entrepreneurs and inventors deploying newer technologies. Presenters will share business technologies, tools and models which will change the landscape.

The Innovate Farmington meet up is open to everyone interested in the technology and business space (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, marketers, students etc.). Our goal is to create a community of interest in tech entrepreneurship by studying the implementation of innovative products and services.

Tues, September 1 – Java at the Junction – Protecting your Brand

When: 8:30 – 10:00 am | Where: TechTown Detroit – 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI

Java @ the Junction! Join us for our monthly morning conversations. Each time, we’ll be chatting about a different topic relating to the start-up community, led by a rotating expert speaker.

In September, we will be hosting Erin Bonahoom, partner at Sadek Bonahoom Legal. The session will be about protecting your brand and business ideas and what it all means: copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and patent rights, including what falls under which category and how you go about protecting the process for ensuring that your brand, work and ideas is protected.

Wed, September 2 – D-NewTech @ Bizdom Detroit

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Bizdom – 1528 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

One awesome guest speaker and then four startup creators this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to pitch and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking.

The D-NewTech (DNT) is an organization that provides resources and networking opportunities for the Detroit and SE Michigan startup community. DNT host monthly meetup events that encourages and highlights the entrepreneurship startups in the region.

Wed, September 2 – Coding Bootcamp Open House

When:  5:30 – 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Grand Circus trains people to be developers in our immersive, full-time bootcamps. Are you interested in becoming a developer, but have some questions about the industry here in metro Detroit and the bootcamp training model?

Our Bootcamp Open House is a great opportunity to learn more about our bootcamps. We’ll talk:
– Difference between ourFront-End (JavaScript), Enterprise (.NET) Java an Part-Time Bootcamps
– Curriculum and instruction
– Financing and Scholarships
– Day in the Life of a Student

Future Tech Events

Thurs, September 10 – Build IT Together

When: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit – 1442 Brush street (Floor 2), Detroit, MI

Build IT Together seeks to foster and strengthen the network of IT and business leaders in Michigan, through the organization of events, meetups, discussion panels, and online conversation. Establishing these connections is critical, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, to share knowledge and grow.

Build IT Together seeks and vets panelists who represent innovative IT thinking and IT leadership from a range of industries and sectors. Expect to come away from the event with a more rounded perspective on IT practices that are making waves today, and insight that has helped local organizations excel in IT. Compare methodology and toolsets being used by your Michigan peers, to start you toward a more effective and forward-thinking IT practice within your organization.

Thurs, September 17 – TECHknowledgey 2015

When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: New Horizons – 14115 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

New Horizons, along with a variety of technical partners, is once again celebrating the quickly changing landscape of Information Technology, and you are invited!

Join us on Thursday, September 17th for TECHknowledgey 2015, a FREE technology expo that will introduce you to the very latest tools, products, and strategies that Modern IT Departments are using today, and what trends we can expect to see in the months ahead.

Thurs, September 17 – IT in the D Pink Slip Party

When: 5:00 pm | Where: Majestic Theatre Center – 4120 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

If you’re not familiar with our Pink Slip Party events…you should be. They’re on a whole different level from our casual networking social events. Our PSP events see as many as a thousand people show up, including over a hundred and fifty recruiters, tons of people specifically looking for jobs, and a whole bunch of folks just looking to meet people in the industry and extend their professional networks.

We’re not saying you have to be here, but we’re definitely saying these are the best opportunities you’ll have to meet the people who will help you move your career forward…maybe not today, maybe not even tomorrow…but they’re the ones you want to turn to when it matters.

October 25 – 27 – 2015 Midwest Fall Technology Conference

When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC).  We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars.Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

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Tues, August 25 – TechShop Detroit – CNC Meetup

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: TechShop Detroit – 800 Republic , Allen Park, MI

This group was created to get together local CAD / CAM / CNC enthusiasts for learning, sharing ideas, and keeping up with what’s new. Chat about G-code, speeds and feeds, software successes, and more. All attendees are encouraged to bring projects, photos and friends.

TechShop is a playground for creativity. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop provides access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment and software.

Wed, August 26 – Town Pump Happy Hour (Tech + Other Professionals)

When: 5:45 – 8:45 pm | Where: Town Pump – 100 West Montcalm, Detroit, MI

This group is for young professionals in their 20s or 30s (or aspiring young professionals) who live or work in Downtown Detroit. The group meets every other Wednesday for a Happy Hour at a different downtown bar. This group is not just for cheap drinks, it’s to meet new people, make new friends, network, and most importantly, make Wednesdays less crappy.

Wed, August 26 – Network like A Pro with IT in the D

When: 4:00 pm | Where: 210 South Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI

Hear from David Phillips and Bob Waltenspiel, co-founders of IT in the D, as they share tips and tricks for effective networking. Following the program, put your knowledge to the test by connecting with fellow attendees.

The Detroit Regional Chamber can put you in touch with business leaders and community influencers, providing greater access to resources and referrals and building stronger business relationships

Wed, August 26 – Personas, Usability Testing, and More! Oh, My!

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: GM Renaissance Center – 200 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

At our August event, we’re excited to have two of our own Detroit User Experience members sharing their work experiences with personas and usability testing. Each presentation is approximately 20 minutes long, and offers tips and insights you can use in your own projects. We’ll have plenty of time for Q&A.

Detroit User Experience (DUX) is for local people working in a UX-related profession or who would like to know more about it.  Our aim is to build a community of like-minded professionals with plenty of opportunities to network, share ideas, and learn from one another.

Thurs, August 27 – Getting started with Python on BeagleBone Black

When:  7:00 pm | Where: i3 Detroit – 1481 Wordsworth St, Ferndale, MI

We’ll be doing a quick introduction to Python and a small bit of I/O. This will be to make sure we have enough Python background to get started on vision stuff with Python in our next meet-up.

This group is for getting together to learn how to build and connect with electronics, especially BeagleBone, and support each other in teaching others. All skill levels are welcome—an interest in making things and sharing how to make things is all that is required.

Fri, August 28 – Bamboo Detroit – Bambooze at the Beach

When: 4:45 – 6:45 pm | Where: Campus Martius Park – 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

We’re celebrating life’s little victories every month at our Bambooze happy hour. Get out and network with Detroit’s creatives and entrepreneurs. Meet us at Campus Martius Park at the beach. If it rains, we move inside the Fountain Bistro.

What was once an old German print shop has been revitalized to house tech startups, designers, nonprofits, freelancers and Detroit based businesses. Our historic building is now a collaborative office and event space just blocks away from Campus Martius, Greektown, and Ford Field. We are located at 1442 Brush street, on Floor 2.

Mon, August 31 – Startup Grind Detroit Hosts Romy Gringras (Gringas Global)

When: 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit – 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI

Romy is the Managing Partner of Gingras Global, LLC and Gingras Global Groups, L3C. Both companies focus on sustainability and standards for social enterprise and impact investing. Gingras Global is based in Michigan serving a local and global clientele. Romy is a published author on social enterprise and frequent guest speaker. Her blog TheBonfiresLady continues to gather followers due to her unique perspective from the field.

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ll do differently next time. It’s an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Future Tech Events

Thurs, September 10 – Build IT Together

When: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit – 1442 Brush street (Floor 2), Detroit, MI

Build IT Together seeks to foster and strengthen the network of IT and business leaders in Michigan, through the organization of events, meetups, discussion panels, and online conversation. Establishing these connections is critical, especially for small and medium-sized businesses, to share knowledge and grow.

Build IT Together seeks and vets panelists who represent innovative IT thinking and IT leadership from a range of industries and sectors. Expect to come away from the event with a more rounded perspective on IT practices that are making waves today, and insight that has helped local organizations excel in IT. Compare methodology and toolsets being used by your Michigan peers, to start you toward a more effective and forward-thinking IT practice within your organization.

Thurs, September 17 – TECHknowledgey 2015

When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: New Horizons – 14115 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

New Horizons, along with a variety of technical partners, is once again celebrating the quickly changing landscape of Information Technology, and you are invited!

Join us on Thursday, September 17th for TECHknowledgey 2015, a FREE technology expo that will introduce you to the very latest tools, products, and strategies that Modern IT Departments are using today, and what trends we can expect to see in the months ahead.

September 25 – 27 – Mythicapps 2015

When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’€™ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.

Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.

October 25 – 27 – 2015 Midwest Fall Technology Conference

When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC).  We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

Tues, August 18 – One Year of Craftsman Guild

When: 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Back by popular demand! We’re going to take the entire night to practice our software development skills by practicing test-driven development in pairs. This is a different sort of event. It is hands-on so bring a laptop (more details below in the “What to Bring” section) and a healthy bit of curiosity.

Our goal is create a technology-agnostic user group for local Detroit software professionals who want to stay current in an industry in which there’s no way to stay totally current. The current plan is to have a healthy mix of hard and soft talks (tech vs. dev practices) as well as hands-on coding events from time to time.

Tues, August 18 – Girl Develop IT – Intro to JavaScript

When: 6:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

JavaScript is the language of interactivity on the web. If you want to learn programming, JavaScript is a pretty good place to start! Over the course of this session we will explore the basics of programming in JavaScript, then learn some of the wide variety of modern, dynamic, and fun things you can do with it!

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don’t be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today’s budding developer community is up to 91% male. Our courses focus on coding, leveraging existing technology, and having something to show for it (aka building sweet websites).

Wed, August 19 – Introduction to Async/Await on ASP.NET

When: 6:00 pm | Where: 1000 Town Center Dr., Suite 1930, Southfield, MI

Async/await is one of the most celebrated language improvements in modern times, but does it have a place in server-side code? The answer is most definitely “yes,” and this talk will explore using async and await on the server.

Topics of discussion will focus on .Net development and related subjects. We are dedicated to advancing the knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft .NET development tools and methods in the development community.

Thurs, August 20 – Monthly Detroit Bitcoin Meetup

When: 7:00 pm | Where: Detroit Beer Co – 1529 Broadway St., Detroit, MI

Welcome bitcoin enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and newcomers to the monthly “Detroit Bitcoin Meetup”. These meetups will be hosted at the Detroit Beer Co downtown Detroit. Come out to learn, network and discuss the latest developments in bitcoin and other blockchain technologies both locally and globally.

Thurs, August 20 – IT in the D Casual Networking

When:  5:00 pm | Where: HopCat Detroit – 4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit.

IT in The D was started by IT professionals for IT professionals. We didn’t like any other group out there, so we started our own! At our events, you might meet some recruiters, some out of work developers, some sales guys, some network admins, some web guys and some senior level management

So come on out, bring some business cards (or don’t, it’s OK), meet some like-minded people in the Metro Detroit area, and who knows, you could meet a life-long friend, a new business partner, or no one at all…it’s what you make of it that makes these events great.

Future Tech Events

Thurs, September 17 – TECHknowledgey 2015

When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: New Horizons – 14115 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

New Horizons, along with a variety of technical partners, is once again celebrating the quickly changing landscape of Information Technology, and you are invited!

Join us on Thursday, September 17th for TECHknowledgey 2015, a FREE technology expo that will introduce you to the very latest tools, products, and strategies that Modern IT Departments are using today, and what trends we can expect to see in the months ahead.

September 25 – 27 – Mythicapps 2015

When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’€™ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.

Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.

October 25 – 27 – 2015 Midwest Fall Technology Conference

When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC).  We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

Mon, August 10 – App Demo Event

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: TechTown Detroit – 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI

Mobile Monday Detroit is providing an opportunity for 6 individual mobile app developers or mobile app development firms to showcase the great work they’ve done! Each presenter will have 10 minutes to showcase their app to our audience; all presentations will include answering MoMoDetroit provided questions that will help our audience gain a clear understanding about your app, what it does, why you developed it, and how well it’s working for those who use it.

Mobile Monday Detroit is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which executes on Mobile Monday International objectives by delivering a balanced approach of business and technical content. We will look to the Michigan business community for this content, as well as beyond our State in order to make certain the Michigan community is made aware of developments taking place outside our area that can aid their business.

Mon, August 10 – An evening with Vinli’s CEO, Mark Haidar (Connected Car Det)

When: 6:30 pm | Where: 2000 Brush St, Suite 201, Detroit, MI

Vinli is developing cutting edge technologies in the connected car space that will transform the industry and spawn a variety of innovations in urban mobility. After a short presentation we’ll open up the floor to questions from the audience.

This group is all about the future of urban mobility, transportation and the connected car. If you love cars (connected ones, autonomous ones, electric ones or even shared ones) this is the group for you. We are a group of tech and car enthusiasts who come together to share the biggest and brightest ideas and companies in the space.

Tues, August 11 – The Future of Law – Leveraging Innovation & Technology

When: 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: Orlans Assoicates PC – 1650 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI

This group aims to bring together Michiganders interested in legal innovation, how technology can be used to improve legal services/access to justice, and legal startups. We are open to lawyers, judges, business people, coders, web developers, academics, and anyone curious about legal technology and innovation.

Our goals include tackling current issues with the legal system, promoting the creation of legal technology solutions, and building community across disciplines. Detroit has always been home to innovative thinkers. It is time to apply that tradition to law!

Tues, August 11 – How to Build a Website – HTML & CSS (2-day workshop)

When: 6:00 – 10:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Want to learn how to build your own website? Already have your own Tumblr/WordPress/etc. site, but want to have more control over it? Interested in learning to program, but want to start small? This class is for you!

We will guide you through the basics of HTML and CSS, give you some readily-applicable skills, and answer any questions you may have along the way.

Thurs, August 13 – Network After Work – Hamlin Corner

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 386 N Main St Royal Oak MI

Join Network After Work on Thursday August 13th at Hamlin Corner (386 N Main St) from 6-9pm. Enjoy light bites and a free drink before 7pm while networking with local business professionals and entrepreneurs from a range of industries. Color-coded name tags help you connect with local members of the industries that matter most to you. America’s premier face-to-face business networking organization holds monthly mixer events like this in over 50 other cities and caters to nearly one million members. Each month’s get-together takes place in a new and exciting venue, making it fun to continue building your professional network with face-to-face interactions.

Thurs, August 13 – Tech248 Meetup – Google (Birmingham)

When: 5:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: 114 Willits , Birmingham, MI

Attend our Meetup and get to know the some of the 2,000 #Tech248 tech companies that call Oakland County home.

Tech 248 Meetups: tech focused, inclusive of all tech companies, held in a variety of cool spaces, great place for young tech talent, networking and collaboration opportunities, provide 15-minute tech updates.

Fri, August 14 – 2015 Annual Hackathon

When: 6:00 pm | Where: 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI

You are cordially invited to the first annual Hackathon hosted by Coupon Wallet! That’s right, we’re holding a 24-hour hackathon for all of you geniuses out there. Unbelievable prizes for the winners.

Coupon Wallet© has an extensive RESTful API for creating, managing, tracking, clearing, and using coupons digitally. Your goal is to create an application on any platform you choose (i.e. Website, Android, iOS, etc.) using our API. Applications will be judged by our panel. The team that creates the most creative and innovative application will be the first place winner, followed by a second and third place.

Does it have to be a software application? No! If your team has the resources to create a hardware solution, you’re welcome too! However, we cannot provide any tools or components to help you. If your team will need an oscilloscope, you will have to bring it yourself.

Future Tech Events

Thurs, August 20 – IT in the D Casual Networking

When:  5:00 pm | Where: HopCat Detroit – 4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit.

IT in The D was started by IT professionals for IT professionals. We didn’t like any other group out there, so we started our own! At our events, you might meet some recruiters, some out of work developers, some sales guys, some network admins, some web guys and some senior level management

So come on out, bring some business cards (or don’t, it’s OK), meet some like-minded people in the Metro Detroit area, and who knows, you could meet a life-long friend, a new business partner, or no one at all…it’s what you make of it that makes these events great.

September 25 – 27 – Mythicapps 2015

When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’€™ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.
Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.

October 25 – 27 – 2015 Midwest Fall Technology Conference

When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC).  We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in Metro Detroit every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

Mon, July 20 – Fri, July 24 – Automated Vehicles Symposium 2015

When: Times Vary | Where: Ann Arbor Marriott – 1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI

The Automated Vehicles Symposium 2015 will be a multidisciplinary forum designed to advance the deployment of automated vehicles. Each day will kick off with high-level presentations by some of the brightest minds in the field. Network over lunch, and then in the afternoon, choose from interactive breakout sessions where you can go in-depth with your colleagues, share perspectives and have an open dialogue on the industry’s most pressing issues.

Tues, July 21 – JavaScript and Social Drinking

When: 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Javascript: The Fun Parts is an intro level abstract talk about Javascript where we’ll examine the quirks, the community and the strengths of the omni-present language. The talk gets us away from the code for a bit and gets us talking about the spirit of what Javascript is all about.

We are an offshoot of the excellent Craftsman Guild in Ann Arbor, MI. Our goal is create a technology-agnostic user group for local Detroit software professionals who want to stay current in an industry in which there’s no way to stay totally current. The current plan is to have a healthy mix of hard and soft talks (tech vs. dev practices) as well as hands-on coding events from time to time.

Tues, July 21 – Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup

When: 6:30 pm | Where: U of M Law School, South Hall (Room 1225) – 701 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI

Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking. E-mail organizers at a2newtech.org if you’d like to present!

Wed, July 22 – Why the Workplace is the Millennial’s New Playground LIVE

When: 6:00 pm | Where: Skyline Club – 2000 Town Center #2800, Southfield, MI

Millennials are now the nation’s largest workforce. Talented, bright, ambitious professionals – what do they expect from a work place? Is your company ready to hire and retain this talent pool? Join us for drinks, food, and a discussion from some of Metro Detroit’s experts in culture, hiring, and building a great workplace. This will be a fun, laid back conversation with plenty of insight into the Millennial’s mind on July 22nd.

The Detroit Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that have learned how to discover customers and build products they want.

Wed, July 22 – Dev Happy Hour at Granite City

When: 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Where: Granite City – 699 West Big Beaver Road Troy, MI

Great Lakes Area .NET Users Group (GANG) would like to invite you to DevLunch at Granite City  Food & Brewery (SW Corner of I-75 and Big Beaver Rd) on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Come meet up with other Developers in the area to talk tech, socialize and network over lunch. Please do tell your co-workers and friends. You can also tweet using the #DevLunch hash tag.

Fri, July 31 – Startup Grind Global Summer Party

EVENT UPDATE: This event is now on Fri, July 31. Most recent post here.

Join the largest global party on the planet! Grinders from all around the globe are going to be letting off some steam and kicking back!

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 50 cities and 20 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead.

Sat, July 25 – Intro to PHP (2-day workshop)

When: 1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Learn PHP and MySQL! The most popular database languages used today, they are integral to popular web content management systems, including Drupal and WordPress.

During the course, students will learn how to create a MySQL database, develop PHP code to interact with their database, integrate multiple content types including images, and integrate all of this into a webpage..

Sat, July 25 – Sun, July 26 – Maker Faire Detroit

When: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm | Where: The Henry Ford – Dearborn

On July 25-26, 2015, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., in collaboration with our partners at Maker Media, will be the place to visit when Maker Faire Detroit returns to The Henry Ford for two days of unconventional ingenuity, unbridled creativity and a whole lot of forward thinking.

Hundreds of makers will bring their wares, ideas, inventions and solutions to this two-day festival offering everything from robots, flame shooters and animatronics to solar-powered mechanical sculptures and fashionable finds. Go to The Henry Ford, roll up your sleeves, and make something.

Tues, July 28 – A discussion on Android Security with Gilad Pagi

When: 6:45 pm | Where: Quicken Loans – Chase Building – 635 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

As a popular open source operating system, Android faces a great security challenge. It must act as a secure platform while revealing its code to the public eyes. Therefore, Android implements various security concepts and mechanism.

The Detroit Chapter of the Google Developers Group (GDG) is a group interested in all things coming out of Mountainview, CA. Our members are users, developers, and enthusiasts located in the metro Detroit area of Michigan. The Detroit GDG meets monthly at the Quicken Loans Headquarters in downtown Detroit, Michigan.

Future Tech Events

September 25 – 27 – Mythicapps 2015

When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’€™ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.
Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.

October 25 – 27 – 2015 Midwest Fall Technology Conference

When: TBA | Where: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

During last year’s conference, almost 700 attendees joined the Midwest Fall Technology Conference (MFTC).  We invite you and your colleagues who are interested in participating in education sessions, learning about new technologies and networking with industry professionals as well as students, join us for this year’s event.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in the area every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

Mon, July 13 – Ann Arbor FlashFocused User Group

When: 6:15 – 9:00 pm | Where: Ann Arbor, MI

Provide a helpful and supportive environment for individuals who want to learn about the web and multimedia design/development using products that are a part of the Flash Platform. To provide opportunities for Adobe users to share information, tips and tricks. To provide networking opportunities for web and multimedia professionals in the Ann Arbor, MI area.

Mon, July 13 – 2015 WordPress Networking Event

When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Where: Firebird Tavern – 419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI

Join us for our first annual networking event! Enjoy great conversation with your fellow Meetup members. No agenda, come when you can, leave when you want.

Attendees will enjoy appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and a small main course. We’ll be meeting on the second floor of Firebird which overlooks Greektown, where our group will have the space to ourselves.

Tues, July 14 – Unix / Linux Users in Farmington Hills

When: 6:30 – 8:45 pm | Where: Farmington Library – 32737 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI

We’ve all heard about systemd. Whatever your feelings about it the majority of Linux Distributions have adopted it in some fashion. Scott Tobias will walk us through systemd, including what it is, who is adopting it, and why Linux Administrators need to know systemd (even if they don’t care for it). And if you’re not fully up to speed on System  V initialization he’ll also cover some of the differences between the two. You’ll also learn about Service Units – the  “basic” unit type,  Unit file configurationi, Systemctl – systemd’s Swiss Army Knife, and Journald / journalctl. It’s a presentation you won’t want to miss!

Wed, July 15 – Developer’s Guide to Penetration Testing

When: 6:00 pm | Where: Microsoft Building – 1000 Town Center Dr., Suite 1930, Southfield, MI

For the last several years, Bill Sempf has taken his twenty years of web development experience to application pentesting. Although he didn’t have a televised event to announce ‘the decision,’ he has gathered a vast collection of the real problems he has discovered in the majority of applications that he has tested. Reflected XSS, injection of all types, and privilege escalation are rampant, and that is only the beginning. What’s more, he hasn’t tested an application yet that had sufficient protection to keep him from breaking in and causing havoc. Come hear what they are, how they intersect with the OWASP Top 10, and what you can say to your developers to make the problems go away.

Thurs, July 16 – Grand Blanc .NET User Group Monthly Meetup

When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9468 S Saginaw Rd, Grand Blanc, MI

For our July meetup, Brian Korzynski, Lead Developer at UseTech Design will go in depth about Microsoft’s .NET Compiler Platform, also known as Roslyn. Brian will discuss what Roslyn is and why it’s resourceful, what components Roslyn includes, and how we can use Roslyn in our everyday code. He will also create an example utilizing the code analyzers to show how you can do some cool things to your code!

As always, we will start off with complementary food/beer(soda,water) and socializing, followed by a professional presentation.

The Grand Blanc .NET Users Group is for developers working in and around the Microsoft .NET framework. If you are interested in learning more about .NET and related technologies from talented like-minded developers, this group is for you

Thurs, July 16 – Maker Faire Build Competition – Pitch Session

When: 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Where: TechShop Detroit – 800 Republic , Allen Park, MI

 What would you build on a 40″ X 49″ trailer? Pitch your idea to your TechShop peers on July 16 and you could be selected for the 48-hour Make-a-Thon running at the shop the weekend before Maker Faire Detroit. Six people will be given a trailer and 48 hours to construct their mobile dream project. All projects will be exhibited at Maker Faire Detroit at the TechShop zone where the public will vote for their favorites. Results will be announced at TechShop Detroit’s post-Maker Faire open house on Saturday, August 1st.

Mon, July 20 – Fri, July 24 – Automated Vehicles Symposium 2015

When: Times Vary | Where: Ann Arbor Marriott – 1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI

The Automated Vehicles Symposium 2015 will be a multidisciplinary forum designed to advance the deployment of automated vehicles. Each day will kick off with high-level presentations by some of the brightest minds in the field. Network over lunch, and then in the afternoon, choose from interactive breakout sessions where you can go in-depth with your colleagues, share perspectives and have an open dialogue on the industry’s most pressing issues.

Tues, July 21 – Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup

When: 6:30 pm | Where: U of M Law School, South Hall (Room 1225) – 701 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI

Five presenters this month take the stage for ten minutes each, five minutes to demo and five minutes to answer questions, followed by open announcements and community networking. E-mail organizers at a2newtech.org if you’d like to present!

Future Tech Events

September 25 – 27 – Mythicapps 2015

When: Arrive around dinner on Friday | Where: Lansing Center – 333 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI

Come and spend the weekend with the City of Lansing’s first hackathon! Hosted at the luxurious Lansing Center, MythicApps will take over the charming downtown of Lansing, Michigan. We’€™ll provide all the tools necessary for a fun, rewarding, and free weekend in the Capital City.

Make friends that will last a lifetime and meet representatives from amazing companies. Chase the dream of building an app that changes the world and learn a brand new skill. Pick the brains of our mentors and try out some new hardware. MythicApps is the place to take the seasoned veteran, or the eager beginner, to the next level.

The tech scene in Metro-Detroit is bustling with startups, meetups, user-groups and talented IT professionals. To help techies stay in the loop, Brightwing announces IT events in the area every Monday. Such events include networking meetups, tech workshops, and informational seminars. Have an event you’d like us to promote? Contact Us.

Tues, June 30 – Tech Shop Ice Cream Soda Special

When: 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Where: TechShop Detroit – 800 Republic Dr, Allen Park, MI

We are going to be occupied with The CNC Workshop on National Ice Cream Soda Day, but we’d rather celebrate late than never! Join us for the fun of ice cream and all that is summer as we serve up Faygo floats and Boston Coolers in the sunshine! Sip on what we provide, or bring your favorite flavor soda to share.

TechShop is a playground for creativity. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop provides access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment and software. We offer comprehensive instruction and expert staff to ensure you have a safe, meaningful and rewarding experience. Most importantly, at TechShop you can explore the world of making in a collaborative and creative environment.

Tues, June 30 – Create: Detroit

When: 2:00 – 6:30 pm | Where: College for Create Studies –  485 W. Milwaukee, Floor 11, Detroit, MI

A new Detroit is on the rise, armed with its legendary grit and determination, diversity, and innovative capacity, it has the knowledge assets to forge a better future. Detroit has access to top-notch universities, a dense downtown, a world-class airport, an established infrastructure and deep skill-base in design and engineering. Add to that its pioneering musical history and world-class cultural institutions, the city has the DNA to become a truly great global city. Great cities shape their own narrative, and they create a new narrative for the world. Though Detroit has been the poster-child for urban distress, it’s also been charting a new path back.

Wed, July 1 – Grand Circus Bootcamp Open House

When: 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI

Enjoy a tour of Grand Circus, wine & cheese, and networking with other people ready to start their tech career. Grand Circus is more than excited to announce our upcoming Front-End Development bootcamp beginning August 24th taught by JavaScript extraordinaire James York.
Do you have burning questions about our bootcamps or what it means to be a Front-End Developer? Are you apprehensive about the rigors of an all day, 8 week bootcamp or have questions about our curriculum and instruction? If so, come to our Open House and learn more!

We’ll cover: A Day in the Life of a Bootcamp Student / Curriculum and Instruction / Career Support Services / Scholarships / The Application Process

Wed, July 1 – The Motor City Codeslingers

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Epitec – 24800 Denso Dr, Suite 150, Southfield, MI

Each month, Detroit-area software developers get together over pizza to discuss technology, do some pair programming, work on open source projects, or practice katas. Refreshments and pizza are provided.

Wed, July 1 – Entity Framework Funky Extensions

When: 6:00 pm | Where: 206 S. Fifth Ave #200, Ann Arbor, MI

Microsoft has done some interesting things to assist developers with the ‘Open Closed Principle’. I intend on using Entity Framework as the focus of the talk, but roll in a fare amount of ‘Funky Extensions’.

Bio: Phil has been a programmer for more than 25 years. In 25 years, he has been a Programmer Analyst, Data Communication Systems Engineer, DBA, Windows and Unix Sys Admin and Programmer / Consultant / Mentor.

Wed, July 1 – July Downtown IT in the D Casual Networking Event

When: 5:00 pm | Where: The Whisky Parlor – 608 Woodward Ave Floor 2, Detroit, MI

Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit. No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple.

So come on out, bring some business cards (or don’t, it’s OK), meet some like-minded people in the Metro Detroit area, and who knows, you could meet a life-long friend, a new business partner, or no one at all…it’s what you make of it that makes these events great.

Wed, July 1 – Techstars Mobility at Ford Field

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where:  Ford Field – 2000 Brush St, Suite 201, Detroit, MI

NewTech is welcoming Techstars Mobility in Detroit in an awesome way. The July D-NewTech event will be sponsored by Techstars Detroit and the pitches will be presented by their 10 portfolio startups. Each entrepreneur will have 4-min to present and then 5-min of Q&A. There will food & beer. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!