Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5!
This list includes both in-person and online events. Note that each item in the list includes:
✅ When the event will take place
✅ What the event is
✅ Where the event will take place
✅ Who is holding the event
This week’s events
Monday, September 29
Tuesday, September 30
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., online: Computer Coach presents Crack the ATS Code, a webinar where you’ll learn how to beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and land your dream job!
They’ll share insider tips on how to optimize your resume to get past the ATS. You’ll also learn strategies for tailoring your job applications to increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters.
Find out more and register here.
Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Hidden Springs Ale Works (Tampa): It’s the September edition of TampaTech Taps & Taco Tuesday, which will feature:
- Tech – Connect & network with tech industry peer
- Taps – Enjoy 15% off your tab as a tech attendee
- Tacos – A full taco bar… who doesn’t love tacos?!
Find out more and register here.
Wednesday, October 1
Thursday, October 2
| Event name and location |
Group |
Time |
LinkedIn Local Tampa Bay
EpiCenter at St. Petersburg College |
Tech Success Network |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM EDT |
BOSS NETWORKING – business networking and strategy session
Online |
St. Petersburg Business Networking |
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT |
One Business Connection Zoom Mtg
Online |
One Business Connecting Networking B2B |
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT |
RGA’s Founders & Amplify Clearwater Partnership meeting ~ All Welcome, JOIN in.
Chili’s Grill & Bar |
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking |
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT |
SWAT Networking North River Luncheon
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Ellenton |
SWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together |
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT |
Cyber Risk Quantification [CORRECTED DATE]
GuidePoint Security Facility |
TampaBay ISSA |
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT |
How to Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
Online |
Tampa Cybersecurity Training |
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT |
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters
Online |
Toastmasters District 48 |
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT |
Canasta
Grand Bay Building 3 Cardroom |
Grand Bay Canasta Meetup Group |
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT |
CNC Thursday’s
MakerSpace Pinellas |
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group |
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT |
Vecna – Eye of Ruin (T4-APL17)
Coliseum of Comics Kissimmee |
Orlando Adventurer’s Guild |
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT |
Omni Toastmasters Club 6861
Online |
Toastmasters Divisions C & D |
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM EDT |
Adapt or Be Replaced: Mastering AI & LLM Testing in Action
Embarc Collective |
Tampa Bay QA and Testing Meetup |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT |
Game Night at Conworlds Emporium (Tarpon Springs)
Conworlds Emporium |
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers |
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
Warhammer Night
Critical Hit Games |
Critical Hit Games |
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
Beach Sunset Group Shoot (MODELS)
Davis Island Beach |
The Lakeland Shooters, Polk County Photography & Modeling |
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
START YOUR OWN SIDE GIG! Small Business Thursdays!
MakerSpace Clearwater |
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group |
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT |
Game Night
The Dog and Parrot Pub |
Sharky’s Game Night |
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT |
Catan Game Night – St Pete
Green Bench Brewery |
Tampa Bay Settlers of Catan |
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT |
Meet & Greet – LSBC
Olive Garden |
Lakeland Storytellers Book Club |
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM to Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM EDT |
Supporting Member’s Social
Online |
Tampa Bay Bitcoin |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248
1500 16th St |
Toastmasters District 48 |
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT |
One Piece Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Sunshine Games |
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT |
FABulous Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Sunshine Games |
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
Pathfinder Society
Critical Hit Games |
Critical Hit Games |
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT |
Weekly Meetup (Anemone)
AMC Veterans 24 |
Weekly Movie Group (Tampa) |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
Live streaming production and talent
124 S Ring Ave |
Live streaming production and talent |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
October – The Midnight Library
Nolan’s Pub |
Books & Brews! |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
Thursday Tacos & Tax Write Offs
Online |
Nerdbrew Events |
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT |
Weekly Hacks
Online |
Hacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group |
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
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Friday, October 3
Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Armature Works (Tampa): Computer Coach is bringing Tampa Bay’s tech community together to celebrate National Techies Day!
This annual gathering is all about connecting with the incredible people who make Tampa Bay’s tech scene thrive — developers, analysts, engineers, IT pros, tech leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and anyone who loves tech. Whether you’re deeply rooted in the industry or just curious about getting involved, this is the night to network, hang out, and celebrate all things tech in Tampa Bay.
What to expect:
- A casual, outdoor meetup on the Armature Works lawn
- Look for the bunch of small helium balloons to find us
- If it rains, we’ll head indoors at Armature Works — balloons will still mark the spot!
- Cash bar + plenty of food options available for purchase
- A chance to connect with dozens of local tech communities in one place
- A welcoming space for newcomers who want to learn about Tampa Bay’s tech scene
This is a hangout, not a formal event — come as you are, bring friends, and let’s celebrate everything that makes our tech community amazing.
Find out more and register here.
| Event name and location |
Group |
Time |
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black Professionals
Online |
Pinellas County Black Business Meetup Group |
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT |
Computer Repair Clinic
2079 Range Rd |
Tampa Bay Technology Center |
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT |
First Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – October 2025
Online |
West Orlando WordPress Meetup |
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT |
Tampa Bay UX Group Virtual Coffee Talk
Online |
Tampa Bay UX Group |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT |
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm together
Online |
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT |
Business Networking Tampa at Riveters Tampa ***NEW LOCATION***
riveters tampa |
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking |
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT |
National Techies Day 2025
Tampa Armature Works Building |
Tech Success Network |
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT |
Infragard – October MeetUp
Armature Works |
Tampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group |
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT |
7th Annual Techie Day @ Armature Works
Armature Works |
Tampa Devs |
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT |
National Techies Day
Tampa Armature Works Warehouse |
Tampa Bay UX Group |
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT |
Friday Board Game Night
Bridge Club |
Tampa Gaming Guild |
5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
MTG: Commander FNM
Critical Hit Games |
Critical Hit Games |
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
NASA Space Apps Challenge – Global Hackathon hosted by Tampa Hackerspace
Tampa Hackerspace |
Tampa Hackerspace |
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM to Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT |
Modern FNM
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Sunshine Games |
7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT |
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night
1Up Entertainment, Tampa |
Nerdbrew Events |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
“A Guide to Rational Living” – Albert Ellis, Ph.D. Meeting 4
Jasons deli |
Tampa Stoics |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
Friday Pokemon Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! |
Sunshine Games |
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM EDT |
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Saturday, October 4
Sunday, October 5
About this list
How do I put this list together?
It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.
In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.
What goes into this list?
I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:
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- Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
- Tech project management / agile processes
- Video, board, and role-playing games
- Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
- Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
- Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
- Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
- Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
- Anything I deem geeky