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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Mon, November 16 – ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair

When: 2:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: Suburban Collection Showplace – 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI

 

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a recent graduate or an in-between careers job seeker, you’ll find your next position at The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Engineering and Technology Job Fair.  The ESD job fair is your best opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from leading engineering and technology companies.

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November 16 – November 17 – Automotive Tech.AD Detroit

When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI

 

The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.

 

Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.

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Tues, November 17 – Intro to IOS Programming & Some Live TDD

When: 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

It seems like every month, Apple’s releasing a new platform, device, language, or compiler. We’re up to four platforms—OS X, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS—and billions of devices sold worldwide. These platforms all build on 30+ years of technology dating back to NeXTSTEP, of all things. In this talk, let’s take a tour of what it takes to build apps for these platforms, how to share your code between them, and what benefits and tradeoffs there are in each of these platforms.

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Wed, November 18 – Women in STEM: Speed Networking

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Bamboo Detroit, Detroit MI

 

Are you a woman in a Science, Technology,Engineering, or Math field? Do you support STEM educational opportunities to empower young women? If so you need to be at this event! You have heard of Speed Dating but what about speed networking? You will be at a table with four other women for ten minutes while you introduce yourself and share your interests. You can exchange business cards and contact information. We will provide questions too keep the conversation going. You are guaranteed to meet people! No sitting around akwardly if you don’t like to walk up to a group of people! There will also be a presentation from STEM Girl Social Network and Women’s Rising to see how you can get involved with these important inititiaves. See how you can get involved  with brining science and technology education to girls in the Detroit area.

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Thurs, November 19 – Intro to Drupal with Michigan Drupal

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

We’re teaming up with the Michigan Drupal group to bring you an introductory training in Drupal! Drupal is the CMS behind some huge websites, including whitehouse.gov, economist.com, and more. We’ll be learning the basics with Hillary Lewandowski of Commercial Progression.

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Thurs, November 19 – Crain’s 2015 40 Under 40s

When: 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Marriott Renaissance Center – 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI

 

Since 1991, Crain’s has gathered 40 of the community’s overachievers for a special salute. The winners have started companies, found success at a young age, established businesses and made nonprofits stronger. The event will bring together the current class at the Marriott Renaissance Center along with colleagues, clients, family and friends to celebrate this achievement.

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Thurs, November 19 – IT in the D Casual Networking Event

When: 5:00 pm | Where: BlackFinn Restaurant – 530 South Main St., Royal Oak, MI

 

Casual Networking Social for Information Technology Professionals in metro Detroit – So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple

 

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, November 3 – Meet & Talk Technology

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Pages – 23621 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI

 

We will have two to four presenters showing off newer technologies in short presentations. This month: 3D printing and Trello!

 

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.

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November 4 – November 5 – North American modeFRONTIER Users Meeting

When: 9:00 am start | Where: Sheraton – 21111 Haggerty Rd, Novi, MI

 

The gathering of enthusiasts modeFRONTIER Provides a unique forum for sharing knowledge and learning about the latest applications, methods and techniques used to advance product innovation through simulation and design optimization.

 

Every two years, the event hosts Opinions more than 100 attendees and 10 speakers presenting cases from important industrial companies such as Ford, Toyota, Bombardier, MMI Engineering, AES and Whirlpool

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November 4 – November 5 – DASH Conference

When: 1:00 pm start | Where: Westin Detroit Metro Airport – 2501 Worldgateway Pl, Detroit, MI

 

When was the last time you had an opportunity to sit down with broadcasters, car companies, automotive suppliers, streaming radio providers, advertising agencies, aftermarket suppliers, and car dealers to think about how today’s rapidly evolving automotive platforms impact your business?

 

DASH is a can’t-miss opportunity to get informed and brainstorm with a diverse group of colleagues about the issues that matter: What are consumers actually doing with these new systems? What’s coming next? How do our business models need to change?

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Thurs, November 5 – Business “After 5”

When: 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: Freddy’s Bar & Grill – 40000 Garfield Twp, MI

 

Join the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber for their business after hours “After 5” on Thursday November 5. Hosted by Freddy’s Bar & Grill (40000 Garfield) Clinton Township. Meet and network and build relationships with fellow entrepreneurs  and buisness professionals in a relaxred, social atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and soft drinks with a cash bar.  Bring plenty of business cards.  Pre-registering appreciated for accommodations. Call (586) 731-5400 ext. 11.

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Thurs, November 5 – Girl Develop IT Detroit 3-Year Anniversary Party

When: 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

Time flies! It’s already time to celebrate 3 amazing years of learning, sharing, and community with Girl Develop It Detroit! More details about the party to come, but expect: refreshments, swag, & fun! 🙂

 

Over the last 3 years, Girl Develop IT Detroit has:

– Hosted over 100 coding classes and events throughout Metro Detroit

– Grown to over 2,000 amazing members (!!!)

– Partnered with numerous amazing organizations that are working to make tech education accessible to Detroiters of all ages

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Sat, November 7 – Code & Coffee

When: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Where: Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company, Detroit, MI

 

Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems!

 

All are welcome regardless of gender or skill level, whether or not you’ve attended past Girl Develop It events. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed.

 

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Future Tech Events

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Mon, November 9 – Mobile Web/App Performance Testing & Monitoring

When: 6:00 pm | Where: OU INC Smartzone Business Incubator – Golfview Ln, Rochester, MI

 

Humans now have an attention span shorter than a goldfish – 8 seconds to be precise. About a decade ago, 6 seconds was the gold standard in application response time, today its between 2 – 3 seconds.

 

When it comes to Mobile Apps and Website Performance, it’s getting more critical than ever to pay attention to the way that end-user engagement is impacted by performance. Here are some key stats to look at:

– 86% of the users will delete the slow responding App after using it the first time

– 74% of users will leave the page if it does not load within 5 seconds

– 81% of buyers will pay more for a better experience

 

Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, national and global mobile industry visionaries and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events to facilitate idea sharing, best practices development, trends identification, and Mobile Industry growth locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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Tues, November 10 – Kart 2 Kart & Networking with SAE

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: 42705 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights, MI

 

Guests will have the opportunity to test their racing skills in Kart 2 Kart’s high performance racing karts while meeting and networking with fellow SAE members and guests.

 

The fundamental purpose of SAE Detroit Section is to generate local activities that extend SAE benefits to members in their area. To achieve this, vehicle events are presented each year as well as various technical meetings, tours and social events.

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November 11 – November 13 – Autonomous Trucks 2015

When: Times Vary | Where: Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront, Detroit, MI

 

In an environment of growing safety concerns, decreasing driver resources, increasing infrastructure congestion, and rising costs, it has become more important than ever that the commercial vehicle industry find new ways to innovate

 

While the autonomous truck has been defined as the way forward to achieve these outcomes, the technology is still far from flawless and not ready for full implementation. There are a variety of critical challenges ranging from software capabilities to hardware competencies and onto strategic planning inhibitors preventing this technology from complete adoption.

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Sat, November 14 – DetroitDevDay

When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI

 

DetroitDevDay is a chance to sharpen your saw as a software developer. It’s a chance to take a day away from the daily work of creating code to hear about ways to build software that’s better, more reliable and generally something you can be proud to give to your customer.

 

We’re not really trying to help with soft skills. That’s not because soft skills are not important (they are very important); it’s because there are already excellent conferences around that are aimed at helping people to improve their soft skills.

 

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November 16 – November 17 – Automotive Tech.AD Detroit

When: Times Vary | Where: The Henry – 300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn, MI

 

The annual industry show Automotive Tech.AD Detroit is the leading North American we.CONECT forum on Autonomous Driving. With a combination of inspirational expert keynotes and well moderated, interactive world café sessions, private discussion rounds and networking sessions you enter a whole new conference experience – value-added guaranteed.

 

Join the conversations in over 2 days of knowledge exchange, evaluate latest trends and tasks in vehicle automation and ensure your share in the growing and promising market around the US.

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, October 20 – Bare Metal Rust on Embedded ARM Cortex

When: 6:00 pm | Where: 1250 Stephenson Highway, Suite 200, Troy, MI

 

It was suggested that we do a group project, of sufficient complexity, and work on the various portions of it in an iterative manner.  I think that is a fantastic idea, and would like to kick-off just such a project at this Meetup!

 

For Software and System Engineers who desire the machine control and speed of C, but have always wished for a way to use Scala’s functional programming paradigms, without the heavy runtime. Real-time meets functional. This is a Rust that Detroit shouldn’t fear. The language of the future is here now.

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Tues, October 20 – Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup

When: 6:30 pm | Where: 701 South State St, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Come hang out with 100+ entrepreneurial tech folks, and hear pitches from the following companies. 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.

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October 20 – October 22 – Gear Expo 2015

When: Times Vary | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI

 

For three days, the full range of drive technology experts—design, manufacturing, application engineering, gear buyers and manufacturers—network and build relationships that benefit their respective companies.

 

Gear Expo was recognized by Trade Show Executive magazine as one the 50 fastest-growing shows in 2013.

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Thurs, October 22 – Entity Framework with Nathan Brady

When: 5:30 pm | Where: Spud Software – 9478 S Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI

 

Nathan Brady, Director of Product Development at Spud Software, will be presenting Entity Framework on Thursday, October 22nd. Entity Framework enables .NET developers to work with relational data using domain-specific objects. It eliminates the need for most of the data-access code that developers usually need to write.

 

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.

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Thurs, October 22 – Find Your Dream UX Job (With Managers/Recruiters)

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: Cass Cafe – 4620 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI

 

UX is hot! Hot! Hot! Who wouldn’t want to be a UX pro? Join us for a lively panel discussion with local UX recruiters and hiring managers where you can ask your most burning questions about how to find your dream UX job such as:

• What types of UX jobs are available?

• What skills/experience do I need to get a UX job?

• What type of education/training do I need to get a UX job?

• And so on…

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Sat, October 24 – Basic CSS with Girl Develop IT

When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Where: Detroit Library – 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

In our last library workshop we learned some HTML; this time we’ll be delving into CSS! CSS styles our HTML and gives us the power to make our websites beautiful. This hands-on workshop will be beginner-friendly.

 

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. Our courses focus on coding, leveraging existing technology, and having something to show for it (aka building sweet websites).

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Future Tech Events

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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.

 

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October 27 – October 28 – Transmission & Driveline Technologies Symposium

When: Times Vary | Where: The Inn at St. Johns – 44045 5 Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI

 

The SAE 2015 Transmission and Driveline Symposium is a two-day, content rich program focused on noteworthy developments in transmission and drivetrain systems. Attendees will hear presentations from leading industry experts, and discover evolving transmission technologies.

 

The 2015 program will explore the following technologies and more:

• Reciprocity Combustion Techniques
• Powertrain Controls
• Modeling and Simulation
• Noise Control
• Fuels, Fluids, and Lubricants
• Axels and Clutches
• Differential Gears
• Drive Shafts
• Launch Devices

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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Mon, October 12 – Wireless Sensors; Changing Industries

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

 

In this Mobile Monday Detroit program, we will look into the world of sensors – how they have been used for millennia and how the new march toward the Internet of Things (IoT) is rekindling interest in sensor technology. Several modern applications for sensors will be explored and possible future applications will be discussed.

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Tues, October 13 – The Business of Being a Product Owner

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

 

The role of the Product Owner is one of the most important, yet widely misunderstood and abused roles in Agile. If you got twelve “Product Owners” in a room from different organizations it is very likely that their roles and responsibilities are all different, but similar Product Owner anti-patterns will emerge:

• Lack of empowerment to own the product roadmap and the product backlog

• Fulfilling Product Owner and Scrum Master roles at the same time (arrrg)

• Product Ownership by committee

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Tues, October 13 – UNIX / Linux Meetup in Farmington Hills

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

 

The Michigan!/usr/group (or MUG) is one of Michigan’s longest-running UNIX users groups. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and feature a wide variety of UNIX, Linux, and Open Source technologies.

 

Meetings are free to attend, and all are welcome!

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Tues, October 13 – An Intro to Developing for Google Cardboard with Unity

When: 7:00 pm | Where: Quicken Loans – 635 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

Come join us as we cover the basics of developing in Unity for Google Cardboard. This introduction will cover:

• What is Unity and how to develop 3d apps using it.

• How to develop for Google Cardboard in a Unity project.

• Best practices for developing for Google Cardboard

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Thurs, October 15 – IT in the D Casual Networking

When: 5:00 pm | Where: Hamlin Corner – 386 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI

 

So, you know the drill: No agenda. No speakers. No 30-second commercials. No cover charge. No free lunch. Never. Just networking with IT professionals. Plain and simple.

 

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…

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Thurs, October 15 – New PHP Meetup

When: 6:00 pm | Where: Nexcess.net – 21700 Melrose Ave, Southfield, MI

 

Exchanging ideas, concepts, code discussions, code architecture, best practices, and challenges PHP developers face on a regular basis. We have members from newest beginners to seasoned veterans and everywhere in between.

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Thurs, October 15 – Info Exchange – Android Development – Basics

When: 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Where: TechTown – 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI

 

BDPA Detroit Technology Meetup collaborates with the vibrant community of like-minded technology professionals of color in our city and the Tri-County area. The doors are wide open for those folks who are passionate about all things digital, technical, and just plain old cool tech. Our meetups encourage fun, socializing and high level talks on a variety of technology topics. IT recruiters and IT job seekers will share information in a face-to-face setting.

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Thurs, October 15 – IT Executive Forum – A Roundtable for IT Leaders

When: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Where: Schoolcraft (VisaTech Center) – 18600 Haggerty Hwy, Livonia, MI

 

Merit is pleased to sponsor the Michigan Information Technology Executive Forum, a community of practice for IT executives. The Forum has a unique focus on the educational community within Michigan, and promotes interaction through regular in-person meetings and online discussion.

 

The MITE Forum is intended as a resource for individuals who have the role of senior information technology executive at educational institutions in Michigan, from K-12 through higher education. Membership is limited to people from Merit Member Organizations.

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Future Tech Events

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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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Monday, September 28 – How is Business Maximizing the Benefits of Apps?

When: 7:00 pm | Where: 325 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI (Above Barnes & Noble)

 

There’s been a lot of conversation and articles written lately about the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT); what it is, when will it take hold, how will it impact our lives, etc.

 

However, there is a another conversation starting to gain momentum as well, ‘How will the Internet of Things impact the enterprise organization – or will it?’. With an estimated 50 – 70 billion connected devices globally expected by 2020, its a conversation well worth having!

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Tues, September 29 – Future Proofing Detroit with Rocket Fiber

When: 5:30 pm | Where: 1442 Brush Street, Detroit, MI

 

If we think of the city as a platform, how can we make sure Detroit is ready for the next 25 or 50 years and beyond? What changes should happen in the world of technology and city infrastructure? We want to hear your thoughts ideas at this upcoming discussion.

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Wed, September 30 – 2015 MICHauto Summit

When: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Where: Cobo Center – 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI

 

Join some of the automotive industry’s foremost leaders and thinkers at Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry statewide event, the 2015 MICHauto Summit.

 

Building off the theme “The Connected Culture: Shaping Michigan’s Automotive and Mobility Future,” the Summit will focus on how Michigan is positioning itself as the center for advanced mobility and connected vehicle technology.

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Wed, September 30 – Troy Tableau; Map Your Data!

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: RIIS – 1250 Stephenson Hwy, Suite 200, Troy, MI

 

In our first meetup we will be learning how to use Tableau Software to map data to geographic locations. Topics will include:

–batch geocoding

–custom image mapping

–leveraging Tableau’s inherent map options

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Thurs, October 1 – Jamie Wright – Off the Rails with Lotus

When:  6:30 pm | Where: Detroit Labs – 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

 

If you are building a web application with Ruby, you don’t always have to turn to Rails. Rails is still prevalent but it’s heavy with lots of hidden complexities and monkey patching.

 

Lotus is a fresh take on building web applications. It is made up of many libraries that can stand on their own. With Lotus, you can have a nice web framework and fast tests since it’s made up of loads of lightweight objects

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October 3 – October 4 – How to Build a Website: HTML & CSS for Beginners

When:  1:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus – 1570 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.

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Mon, October 5 – Domino’s AnyWare

When:  6:30 pm | Where: 123 North Ashley St (suite 9), Ann Arbor, MI

 

Domino’s has been recognized as an innovator when it comes to digital ordering and the Domino’s AnyWare suite of technology is the latest result of that innovation. Come learn about what working at Domino’s is like and the architecture and coding challenges around implementing a manageable mobile platform to support wide ranging technologies like voice ordering, smart watches and TVs.

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Future Tech Events

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Thurs, October 8 – TEDx Detroit

When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Where: Fox Theatre – 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

 

The area’s leading creators, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, geeks, designers, scientists, leaders, thinkers and doers will gather Thursday, October 8th at the Historic Fox Theatre to share what they are most passionate about – positive ideas for the world from Detroit.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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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Mon, July 27 – Intro to Coding with Grand Circus

When: 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Where: Grand Circus Detroit – 1570 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

Our Introduction to Coding Workshop is a free workshop designed folks who are curious about coding, but who have little to no experience. This workshop is the perfect class to learn the programming foundations needed to eventually build a website or mobile app. While you won’t leave the workshop a developer, you will leave with an understanding of the code needed to learn any programming language.

 

We’ll cover (using JavaScript): Common terms used by programmers / Data Types / Boolean Expressions / Conditional Statements. Don’t know what any of these things mean? Perfect – this class is for you.

 

Come with a laptop and ready to learn! Space is limited so RSVP soon. Don’t have a laptop? Contact Chioke at [email protected] and she’ll see what we can do.

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Tues, July 28 – A Discussion on Android Security w/ 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.

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Thurs, July 30 – DTX Launch Detroit

When: 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Where: 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI

 

You are invited to attend the 2015 DTX Launch Detroit Showcase on Thursday, July 30, featuring the DTX Launch Detroit teams. Launch Detroit’s 10-week summer tech accelerator comes to an end with final presentations from start-up teams comprised of college students and recent grads aspiring to launch technology ventures.

 

Check-in and networking starts at 4:00 p.m. Welcome and presentations to start promptly at 4:30 p.m. Come network, listen to the presentations and meet the talented teams – you’ll leave inspired. Free admission includes light refreshments.

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Thurs, July 30 – MITN July Event – A Night at Gravity Works

When: 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: 1132 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI

 

Local Tech professionals: please join us as we celebrate with our long-time affiliates from Gravity Works Design + Development. Come out and enjoy an evening with us at Gravity Works’ trendy office space in Lansing’s historic Old Town.

 

At the event: Food and Beverages / Tech-Trivia questions with prize giveaway / Special guests from Gravity Works Design + Development / MITN news, achievements and upcoming events / Meet with Local Tech-Professionals.

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Thurs, July 30 – Detroit Badass Ladies Happy Hour (Grand Circus)

When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Where: Beach Bar and Grille Detroit – 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan

 

For all of our badass ladies, we’re excited to co-host this month with Grand Circus! Grand Circus is a proud downtown Detroit company, and we’re passionate about bridging the gap between Detroiters and the businesses here who want to hire great people. The way we do that is through intensive bootcamps that teach people the skills they need to be extremely valuable to local technology companies. We listen to employers to understand what skills they need, so we only offer bootcamps that have been confirmed by the business community.

 

In addition to our bootcamps, we’re here for the tech community more broadly. We host 50+ entrepreneurs in our coworking space, put on events and seminars, and have programs at local high schools to teach kids how to code. If you can’t tell already, we love Detroit, its people, and the exciting things that are happening here.

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Fri, July 31 – Startup Grind Global Summer Party

When: 4:45 – 6:45 pm | Where: HopCat Detroit – 4265 Woodward AVE, Detroit, MI

 

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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Thurs, July 9 – Were It So Easy: TLS in the Real World

When: 6:00 pm | Where: Duo Security, Inc – 123 N Ashley St (suite 200), Ann Arbor, MI

 

Hey all! David Adrian and Zakir Durumeric from UofM will be presenting on some awesome security research on TLS and the broader ZMap internet scanning framework they’ve built. See you there!

 

Welcome engineers and technologists in the Ann Arbor and SE Michigan. Whether you are a hands-on software engineer, l33t hax0r, or a person just interested in advanced technologies, Duo Tech Talks is for you!

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Thurs, July 9 – Lighting Talks

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Detroit Labs – 1520 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI

 

Bring your favorite slidedeck that’s roughly 5 minutes long and join us for our first lightning talk evening! We’ll eat, mingle, and learn a bunch of things rapid-fire.

 

Detroit.rb is a group of rubyists that meet in downtown Detroit. Topics of discussion tend to have a some web technology or strategy around them. We embrace open source and welcome people of any skill level to learn and maybe even teach us a thing or two.

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Thurs, July 9 – Become a better Cocoa developer with this one simple trick!

When: 6:30 pm | Where: Arbormoon Software, Inc – 123 N Ashley, Suite 9, Ann Arbor, MI

 

What makes a good Cocoa developer good? In this talk, Kevin reveals this one pro-tip that has made a significant difference in how he approaches his current Cocoa development cycle. In doing so, he hopes to inspire follow Cocoa artisans with a new perspective, and to further strengthen craftsmanship in our community.
Our group includes a number of long time developers as well as developers new to the environment. We welcome all skill levels, and we discuss both Mac and iPhone topics. Please come help build the Cocoa community in Ann Arbor!

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Thurs, July 9 – How to Start a Startup Screening & Discussion Series (Sales and Marketing; How to Talk to Investors)

When: 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Where: Bizdom – 1528 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

 

The 12th meetup of the Detroit ‘How to Start a Startup’ series! This week’s topic: Sales and Marketing; How to Talk to Investors.

 

This group gathers to watch and discuss lectures from the recent ‘How to Start a Startup’ course taught at Stanford. Organized by Sam Altman, president of Y combinator, this is an awesome crash course on how to start successful companies and features some of the world’s best entrepreneurs (Peter Thiel, Brian Chesky, Reid Hoffman, Marc Andreeseen, and more). Each meeting we will watch one talk from the class and then discuss & network.

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Thurs, July 9 – Show and tell your Laravel apps

When: 6:30 pm | Where: RIIS – 1250 Stephenson Hwy 200, Troy, MI

 

Have a Laravel app? Come show it off, explain how it was developed, what you learned, what you wished you had done.

 

Your talk could be on anything from a neat solution you’ve discovered for a tricky problem to your latest favorite feature of Laravel 5.1. We aim to have a few talks that last around 15 minutes each (with some extra time for questions and discussion).

 

You don’t have to be a Laravel guru to submit a talk! We’re looking for a diverse mix of talks and this is a relaxed atmosphere where people who’ve never done a Laravel presentation before should feel at home.

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Sat, July 11 – Intermediate HTML and CSS (2 days)

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

 

You’ll learn:

Standard practices that designers/developers use. CSS resets, standard widths, wrappers, and other tricks.

 

What’s this new fancy HTML5 and what can it do? Differences, compatibility, upgrades, semantics, new elements, accessibility, and how to use it today.

 

CSS3 – the shiny bits! Vendor styles, new properties (omg rounded corners!), transitions, and what you can use today & how.

 

Anything else that comes up! As always, we’re here to answer all your questions throughout class.

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Mon, July 13 – 2015 WordPress Networking Event

When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Where: Become member for location info

 

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.