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Hudson Valley Tech Meetup

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Kingston, NY, US

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About us

Hudson Valley Tech Meetup is a monthly gathering of creatives, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators, students, and genuine lovers of technology who share their passion for all things tech in the Hudson Valley of NY State.

We alternate our meeting spot each month across the Hudson River. Right now our two main locations are Kingston and Poughkeepsie but we plan to expand that up and down the river as much as possible.

At each meetup we have 3 speakers share their passion about something that is related to technology. One of these is usually a startup demo. At the end of the presentations we do a Q&A that always guarantees to be a lively discussion.

Upcoming events

4

Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meet up - in Poughkeepsie
Wed, Mar 11 · 5:45 PM EDT
Marist College, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, US
We invite you to join us at Marist University on March 11th for the Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meetup, an open meeting for anyone in our community or is interested in technology.
We'll explore the latest AI trends and tech career development opportunities, followed by networking with everyone.

Speakers confirmed:
- Yulia Ovchinnikova
- Nicholas Abbruzzese
We expect a few lightning talks from AI enthusiasts showing their AI projects and following their live development. We welcome you to give a lightning talk, or share your professional achievements, tips and tricks. Ongoing 2026 call for speakers is available for your submission. Feel free to add as many talks as interested. These talks will be considered for our community meetups and can lead to your speakers engagement with our DevFest this Fall.

Local tech professionals get-together in person on a monthly basis, alternating local municipalities. All these smaller size meet ups culminate with the two-day professional developers conference, DevFest Troy on October 23-24th, 2026. We will provide more details about this event as we move forward.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Join GDG Hudson: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-hudson/
Join our community at HVTechFest slack channel
12 attendees
Virtual Show & Tell: Open Data Challenges, and PublicDataWatch
Wed, Mar 11 · 6:00 PM EDT
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We invite you to join our Virtual Show & Tell March 19th, 6:00-7:30 pm for the Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meetup, an open meeting for anyone in our community or is interested in technology. We'll explore the latest AI trends and tech career development opportunities, followed by networking with everyone.

Speakers confirmed:
1. Alex Alcivar, presenting his civic tech / open data platform https://publicdatawatch.com/
  Alex will talk about Open Data Challenges, and how PublicDataWatch solves challenges in using open data from cities across the US.
2. Lightning talk - TBC
Ongoing 2025 call for speakers is available for your submission. Feel free to add as many talks as interested. These talks will be considered for our community meetups and can lead to your speakers engagement with our annual DevFests and Hackathons.

Register in advance for this and following virtual meetings (monthly, on the third Thursday of the month):
[https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YrVsZEK1Rpy73IhVMd9t-w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

We will continue meeting online every third week of the month, and in person every second week of the month, alternating small towns in the Hudson Valley, NY.
You are welcome to join our group chat using HVTechFest Slack here
3 attendees
Open Data Hackathon - Build with AI - Hudson Valley, NY
Sat, Apr 4 · 10:00 AM EDT
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy, NY, US
## Innovating. Collaborating. Making A Difference.

April 4th, 2026 | RPI Campus

### Two Ways to Make an Impact

Tech Community: Sharpen your tech talent on real world problems that affect our region
Come for a fun day of problem-solving innovation and collaboration that also looks great on your resume.
PSA: This is a unique opportunity to create your dream job. Pick the problem you want to solve, and let your vision and pitch prove that you’re the one to hire. Or sweet twist… Catalyze your pitch and team into a startup and get hired to solve the problem as an outside vendor.
Government Agencies & Municipalities: Bring us your toughest civic challenges and get ready to think outside of the box, hiring the next generation of genius.
This is where public sector problems meet innovative minds. One day. Real challenges. Implementable solutions.

### Theme: From Data to Action

We're generating data. We're collecting data. How can we USE this data with the power of AI in innovative ways to benefit our community?

### For Government Agencies & Municipalities

Pitch Your Challenge. Get Solutions. Recognize the winners
Drowning in data but starving for insights? Sitting on spreadsheets that could save money, improve services, or transform how residents interact with government? It's time to turn that data into action with the power of AI and the creativity of the Hudson Valley tech community.
What You Get:

Multiple solution approaches developed in a single day

Diverse teams combining AI expertise, professional experience, and youthful innovation

Direct collaboration with teams who understand civic tech

Connection to talent who care about public service

Implementable prototypes with real community impact

What We Need From You:

A clearly defined civic challenge (5-minute pitch)

Relevant data or guidance on accessing it

Your expertise and feedback throughout the day

Openness to unexpected solutions

Example Challenges: Traffic data → safer streets. Budget spreadsheets → transparent visualizations. Environmental sensors → predictive prevention. Service requests → optimized delivery. Constituent feedback → actionable insights. Departmental silos → connected intelligence.

### For the Tech Community

Solve Real Problems. Build Your Portfolio. Launch Your Impact.
Choose a challenge that matters. Work with government partners who need your skills. Create solutions that could actually be implemented.
What You Get:

Real-world experience solving authentic civic challenges

Cross-generational teams blending professionals with students

Direct access to government stakeholders and decision-makers

Hands-on workshops on AI integration and civic tech

Recognition and prizes plus implementation pathways

Informal networking that leads to jobs, internships, and partnerships

Who You Are: Developers • Data Scientists • Designers • Students • Recent Grads • Product Managers • Civic Tech Enthusiasts • All Skill Levels Welcome

## A Day of Intensive Innovation

9:00 AM | Registration & Networking: Teams form and stakeholders arrive.

9:30 AM | Opening session: Intro to The Challenge

10:00 AM | Challenge Pitches: Government and partners present real-world civic problems.

10:30 AM | Teams formation / Recruiting

11:00 AM | Hacking Begins: Intensive building supported by AI workshops and technical mentors.

4:00 PM | Solution Presentations: Teams pitch their prototypes to a panel of experts.

5:00 PM | Judging & Awards: Recognizing solutions that are innovative and, most importantly, implementable.

6:00 PM | Reception: A focus on networking, hiring, and long-term partnerships.

## Our Proven Formula

🔧 Hi-Tech Meets Low-Tech

Google Gemini and AI tools alongside whiteboards and practical prototyping. The best solution is the one that works.

🤝 Professionals + Youth + Government

Experience meets fresh perspective meets real-world context. This is three-way collaboration at its best.

💼 Gateway to Opportunities

Youth demonstrate skills organically. Professionals expand networks. Agencies discover talent. Authentic connections, no stiff interviews.

🚀 Entrepreneurial Mindset

From prototype to implementation. The best projects could become real startup initiatives serving the Hudson Valley.

🌟 Collaborative Problem-Solving

Government and YOU—that's who defines the need. Tech builds the solution. Together, you create civic innovation. You are welcome to pitch the challenge... If you see something, say something.

The event will take place on April 4th, 2026 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. This is an event hosted by GDG Hudson Valley, GDG Capital Region and GDG on Campus Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Google Women Techmakers.
We are expecting approximately 250+ attendees from local colleges, universities and the tech community in Hudson Valley, NY.
- Participants Sign Up
- Mentors, Judges and Volunteers Sign Up
- Call for Speakers for 2026 (all events)
- Sponsorship opportunities and Sponsors Sign-Up
- Join HVTechFest Slack channel
3 attendees
Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meet up - in Newburgh
Wed, Apr 8 · 6:00 PM EDT
Newburgh Creates, 10 Carpenter Avenue, NEWBURGH, NY, US
We invite you to join us at Newburgh Creates on April 8th for the Hudson Valley's Tech Community Meetup, an open meeting for anyone in our community or is interested in technology.
We'll explore the latest AI trends and tech career development opportunities, followed by networking with everyone.

We expect a few lightning talks from AI enthusiasts showing their AI projects and following their live development:
- Dmitry Pavlov will give a talk about AI in the Real World: 2026 and the Era of Agents, Models, and Healthcare. At the start of 2026, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta are pouring hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure. This isn't speculation — it's a signal that AI is becoming the backbone of how every business operates. So what does it mean for the rest of us?
  This lecture walks through how AI actually works in production: from deterministic algorithms to neural networks, LLMs with vector search, and agentic AI workflows on AWS. We ground the theory in medical imaging — where AI already generates radiologist-grade MRI narratives, yet verifying that output proves harder than creating it from scratch. A gap that's quietly appearing across every profession.
  The infrastructure wave is here. This session helps you understand what's being built, and where you fit inside it.
We welcome you to give a lightning talk, or share your professional achievements, tips and tricks. Ongoing 2026 call for speakers is available for your submission. Feel free to add as many talks as interested. These talks will be considered for our community meetups and can lead to your speakers engagement with our DevFest this Fall.

Local tech professionals get-together in person on a monthly basis, alternating local municipalities. All these smaller size meet ups culminate with the two-day professional developers conference, DevFest Troy on October 23-24th, 2026. We will provide more details about this event as we move forward.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Join GDG Hudson: https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-hudson/
Join our community at HVTechFest slack channel
4 attendees

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Yulia Ovchinnikova and 2 others

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