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Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, February 16 through Sunday, February 22!

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, February 16
• Tuesday, February 17
• Wednesday, February 18
• Thursday, February 19
• Friday, February 20
• Saturday, February 21
• Sunday, February 22

Monday, February 16

Monday at 6:30 p.m. (online): Join Saint Petersburg AI Collaborative Intelligence Group for an interactive 2-hour workshop that will change how you think about building software! Ever wondered how Netflix builds features in weeks instead of months? Or how startups with small teams compete with tech giants?

The secret is multi-agent coding – where specialized AI agents work alongside human experts to dramatically accelerate development while improving quality.

Find out more and register here.

Tuesday, February 17

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Kforce (Tampa): Tampa Bay AI Meetup is teaming up with Tampa Bay Java User Group to bring you Pratik Patel from Azul, who’ll be talking about the architecture of AI-native applications. These aren’t traditional applications with ML models bolted on, but a whole new class of software designed from the ground up to learn, adapt, and act autonomously.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Independent Cafe (Tampa): Tampa Bay Designers (which has incorporated Tampa Bay UX) is holding a Design Hangout! You’re invited to join other designers and grab a drink, talk shop, or whatever else comes to mind.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 511 Franklin (Tampa): Tampa Bay Techies is holding aTech Networking Happy Hour! It’ll be a relaxed, business-casual event where you can meet and connect with tech professionals, job seekers, and enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned tech pro, a student eager to break into the industry, or just someone passionate about technology, this event is for you!

You must be 23 or older to attend. They’re offering a FREE drink for the first 30 guests!

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Wild Rover Brewery (Tampa): It’s Lean Beer time! Lean Beer is an alternative to the early morning Lean Coffees, for folks who can’t always join at 7:30AM. Lean Beer is a great place to ask questions and share your stories of using Agile and Lean software approaches, over an adult beverage, if you choose.

They discuss any topics on Agile and Lean that are of interest to whomever is gathered. You suggest the topics, then the group prioritizes that list democratically, through a good ole’ fashion vote. They manage our discussions via time boxes, and a Roman vote (drinks up/drinks down). Vegas rules apply!

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Top Golf (Tampa): Tampa Bay New-in-Tech is holding an evening at Top Golf! Whether you’re a pro at tech, golf, or neither, this is all about having a good time, meeting great people, and making connections.

This isn’t about how well you golf – it’s about meeting awesome people, swapping stories, and having a blast.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Armature Works (Tampa): Tampa Devs is holding a “Meet & Greet” at Armature Works, a social gathering where you can enjoy drinks, food, and friendly conversations. Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time resident, this event is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and expand your social circle!

Find out more and register here.

Friday, February 20

Saturday, February 21

Sunday, February 22

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:

• • 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

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, February 2 through Sunday, February 8!

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, February 2
• Tuesday, February 3
• Wednesday, February 4
• Thursday, February 5
• Friday, February 6
• Saturday, February 7
• Sunday, February 8

Monday, February 2

Monday at 7 p.m. at Embarc Collective (Tampa): Tampa Devs presents Deploying at the Tactical Edge: Overcoming Air-Gap Constraints in Kubernetes, where certified cloud native associate Nathan Thrasher will break down the tools and workflows that make secure, repeatable Kubernetes deployments possible in isolated environments.

Find out more and register here.

Tuesday, February 3

Tuesday at 10 a.m., online: Computer Coach presents The Job Seeker Journey Framework, a proprietary approach developed by Computer Coach and refined through 26 years of real-world job placement experience.
Instead of treating the job search like a collection of disconnected tasks, this framework maps out each phase job seekers move through, from preparation and positioning to interviewing and offer decisions. The session explains how employers think at each stage, where job seekers often get stuck, and how to move forward with intention using a clear, structured process.

Find out more and register here.

Wednesday, February 4

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (Tampa): Tampa Bay QA and Testing Meetup (along with Tampa Bay AI Meetup) presents Power Testmation (PT8N): AI-Enhanced Test Management.

Power Testmation (PT8N) is an Azure DevOps (ADO) Test Manager plugin built to cover core test management needs—now enhanced with an AI assistant named Alicia. Alicia helps teams create, execute, and improve test cases faster by generating tests from requirements and documents, analyzing existing coverage, updating tests when features change, and even running test cases through an MCP server.

This will feature walkthrough of a realistic, day-to-day workflow: how a QA engineer uses PT8N in a normal workday—from turning requirements into tests, to keeping suites clean and up to date, to executing and refining coverage.

Find out more and register here.

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at spARK Labs (St. Pete): AI Salon St. Pete / Tampa presents a fireside chat with  Nithesh Gudipuri (Associate Director of Technology, Raymond James) and John Adams (SVP of AI Architecture, VideoAmp) on the topic “How do you build — and lead — teams in the age of AI?”

They’ll talk about how AI is reshaping engineering, product, and data teams, what skills actually matter as AI moves from hype to infrastructure, how leaders are balancing humans + automation at scale, what builders should be preparing for next as AI changes how teams work.

Find out more and register here.

Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Hays (Tampa): Tampa Bay Product Group presents The Sharkitect Pitch Lab: Master Your Message. Multiply Your Results.

This experience brings real-world, battle-tested pitchology into a hands-on lab where you’ll build and refine your actual message in real time. It will be led by Tony Greene, Co-Founder of The Sharkitect Group, the CMO and strategy team trusted by Shark Tank stars, like Mark Cuban and Kevin Harrington.

Designed to help entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders engineer a clear, compelling, and confidence-driven pitch using the same strategic frameworks that power high-growth brands behind the scenes.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday, February 5

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Cigar City Brewing (Tampa): Tampa Bay New-In-Tech is holding Thursday Connect & Cheers — Whether you’re new to the tech industry, transitioning into tech, or just looking to expand your network, this event is designed to help you make genuine connections in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 7 p.m. at Neon Temple (Tampa): Come join Neon Temple’s own Binary_badg3r as he walks us through an OSINT journey with a ton of Flair!

Starting with just a single image, this presentation demonstrates the power, and danger of open-source intelligence (OSINT), by tracking down wrestling legend Ric Flair’s location from just a single image using freely available and commercial tools. Through this practical example, attendees will see firsthand how OSINT analysts piece together clues from a variety of sources to pinpoint exactly where someone is. This isn’t just about finding a celebrity; it’s about understanding how these same techniques can be used against anyone, from executives to everyday individuals who unknowingly broadcast their locations through digital breadcrumbs. Whether you’re stylin’ and profilin’ or just posting vacation photos, this session reveals the gap between perceived online privacy and actual exposure, while providing defensive strategies to protect yourself and your organization from location-based tracking.

Find out more and register here.

Friday, February 6

Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Blend (St. Pete): Tampa Bay Designers (formerly Tampa Bay UX) is holding a cowork session!

Are you sometimes designing remotely? Want to work among other designers for a day? Join other designers to find a place to sit and work together!

Find out more and register here.

Saturday, February 7

Sunday, February 8

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:

• • 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

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, January 19 through Sunday, January 25!

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, January 19
• Tuesday, January 20
• Wednesday, January 21
• Thursday, January 22
• Friday, January 23
• Saturday, January 24
• Sunday, January 25

Monday, January 19

Tuesday, January 20

Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., online: Get ready to crush your next interview with real-life scenarios and practice. No more awkward pauses or sweaty palms! Interview success doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through preparation. Join us for Interview Action Prep, an interactive session designed to help job seekers build confidence, refine interview techniques, and learn how to present skills clearly and professionally.

Find out more and register here.

Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Capital One Café (Tampa):

Are you learning Python or want to catch up on extra work? Interested in meeting new friends for the upcoming new year? Bring your laptop and join Tampa Bay Python for a Study Group Meet & Greet, where you’ll be surrounded by like-minded Python beginners and professionals. The study group is for everyone on their Python journey, whether you’re just starting out, already an experienced Pythonista, or anywhere in between.

Find out more and register here.

Wednesday, January 21

Thursday, January 22

Thursday at 5 p.m. at Kress Contemporary (Tampa): “Tech, Tunes, and Tails” will be an unusual gathering for Tampa Bay’s tech/tech-adjacent scene, with not just networking, but an open mic jam session, and puppies! Join us and a LOT of Tampa Bay’s tech meetups at Kress Contemporary in Ybor this Thursday from 5 – 8 p.m.

Find out more and register here.

Thursday at 6 p.m. at House of Members (Tampa):

Tampa Bay Tech Week Is officially coming April 8-10th! Join us for the launch party! This is a multi-day tech takeover across the Bay, celebrating the builders, founders, and community members helping turn Tampa into a true economic force. From startups to seasoned leaders, creatives to investors, we’re bringing together the people shaping what’s next.

Find out more and register here.

Friday, January 23

Saturday, January 24

Sunday, January 25

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:

• • 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