The saying goes, “March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.” But this month, it’s not just the weather that’s changing. If you’re in the mid-Atlantic region, you can transform your business and career thanks to a robust lineup of tech community events.
Whether you’re a founder looking for advice or a technologist wanting to expand your knowledge, there’s something for everyone in this calendar. Startup founders can find guidance on funding, refining their pitches, and navigating growth, while technologists can delve into AI trends, coding bootcamps, and networking mixers.
Here’s a rundown of events to unleash your inner lion (or lamb):
Events Schedule
Wednesday, Mar. 5
- PCI Ventures Office Hours with Yi-Yen Chen (Virtual): Discuss business questions, from company formation to benefits, hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.
- AI: It’s All About the Data: A discussion on the latest AI solutions and data, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Thursday, Mar. 6
- Unlocking Value: Developing an Effective IP Strategy for Business Success: Learn to protect and leverage innovative ideas, hosted by University City Science Center.
- Fasten Your Seatbelts: Health Tech Founders on the Messy Middle: Founders share real-time challenges, hosted by University City Science Center.
- The US Government Embraces AI: Opportunities, Requirements, and Risk: Explore AI opportunities with the US Department of Defense, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Tuesday, Mar. 11
- TEDCO’s DefTech Monthly Office Hours: Discuss how to support your business with cutting-edge tech, hosted by TEDCO.
Wednesday, Mar. 12
- PCI Ventures Office Hours with Melisa Lopez-Anton (Virtual): Discuss business questions with a member of the PCI Ventures team, hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.
- Zip Code Virtual Admissions Session: Learn about 12-week coding programs (Java and Data Engineering), hosted by Zip Code Wilmington.
Tuesday, Mar. 18
- Copyright and AI: Controlling Rights and Managing Risk: Discuss copyright law related to AI, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
- M&A Considerations Across the Evolving Life Sciences Sector: Overview of current market trends in M&A, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Wednesday, Mar. 19
- Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum: Networking event, hosted by CONNECTpreneur and NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.
- PitchMasters: Companies can refine their investor pitches, hosted by NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.
- Data Center Operations: The Vendor Perspective: Discuss issues impacting data center operators, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Thursday, Mar. 20
- Speak with Confidence: Engaging Your Audience & Owning Your Message: Learn how to speak with confidence with Maiken Scott, hosted by University City Science Center.
- Fasten Your Seatbelts: Health Tech Founders on the Messy Middle: Founders share lessons learned, hosted by University City Science Center.
- FDA’s Regulatory Policies Impacting the Rise of AI in Intelligent Medical Product Development and Operations: Discuss FDA policies on AI/ML, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Wednesday, Mar. 26
- TEDCO’s Investment Open Forum: Discuss venture capital investing, hosted by TEDCO.
- PCI Ventures Office Hours with Bhavana Mohanraj (Virtual): Hosted by Penn Center for Innovation
- Women in STEM ~ Pathways for Women in STEM: Exploring Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship: Hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.
- AI and Algorithmic Pricing: Recent Antitrust Developments: Discuss the latest developments in antitrust, hosted by Morgan Lewis.
Friday, Mar. 28
- Founders Q&A with Anthony Millin: Ask questions to serial entrepreneur Anthony Millin, hosted by NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.
For the full list of local tech community events, be sure to visit the Technical.ly Events Board.
