Every week, we dig through our events calendar and hand-select five events worth checking out. We’re particularly looking forward to the events on this week's list.
Informal Android Developer Meetup, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
Boston Android is hosting an informal meetup for Android developers of all different skill levels who want to talk about mobile technologies. Whether you want to debug some code or meet like-minded techies, this event is a great way to get involved in your local tech community. Bring your laptop!
Future of Wearable Technology with David Cohen-Tanugi, Dec. 19 at 6 a.m.
David Cohen-Tanugi, co-founder of EMBR Labs and a former recipient of Forbes 30 under 30, is hosting a discussion about the future of wearable technology with Startup Grind. EMBR is a startup launched out of MIT that is creating wearable temperature solutions. Their latest product is Wristify, a wearable device that reduces the energy footprint of buildings by cooling and warming people rather than the whole room.
Weekly Hack Night, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Code for Boston is hosting their weekly hacking and networking night at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Kendall Square. Go, hang out and discuss any civic tech projects you're working on. Don't forget your laptop and business cards.
Bitcoin Investing 101, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.
Want to know what's going on with the Bitcoin craze and whether you should take the plunge and invest? Keel is hosting a discussion about the world's largest cryptocurrency, which has seen its market value jump from less than a penny to over $11,000 since 2010. Whether you want to know what cryptocurrency is exactly, or what you can use it for, this event will provide perspective from industry experts.
#FirstFridayFair, Connecting Top Data Developers to Top Opportunities, Jan. 5 at 3 p.m.
The Analytics Club Boston is encouraging members to attend an event for job seekers in data science and software development so they can find the job of their dreams. The networking night is hosted by Analytics Week, which partnered with General Assembly and Data Robot to provide the recruiting space, food and drinks.
