Tampa Devs

Calling all the Tech Groups of Tampa Bay!

Last we met was Halloween! Let's convene once again for more fun, frolicking and fostering of knowledge!!

WHAT:

Tech Groups of Tampa Bay Happy Hour Networking Event + AI LIghtning Talk.

Mingle/Network with fellow and aspiring technologists, enjoy refreshments and an engaging lightning talk on the latest in Artificial Intelligence. Connect with professionals, share ideas, and explore the future of AI in a vibrant community setting.​

WHY (Event Highlights):

• Complimentary food and drink
• Insightful AI presentation by James Gress
• Opportunities to network with like-minded individuals
• Connect with recruiters and professionals who can help advance your career or support your transition into a new field.
• Your organization is looking to expand your talent pool and would like to engage with potential hires and/or recruitment firms in a more casual setting to determine cultural fit.
• AND...Joey and his Accordion...the highlight of any event!

WHO:

• Tampa Devs
• Tampa Bay Techies
• Tampa Java User Group (JUG)
• Tampa Bay Artificial Intelligence Meetup
• Suncoast Software Skills Meetup (Check out Suncoast Software Skills
• Coders, Creatives, and Craft Beer (Check out Coders, Creatives, and Craft Beer
• Tampa Bay Data Engineering Group (TBDEG)
• Tampa Bay Data Science Group (TBDSG)
• Tampa Bay Python
• Tampa Bay Product Group
• Tampa Bay QA and Testing
• TampaTech
• Computer Coach
• Various Tech Groups of Tampa Bay (we'll be adding more soon!)

Whether you come for the food and drink, or James Gress' insightful lightning talk, or Joey's masterful accordion...

We would love to see you all Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at Thrive DTSP from 5:30PM - 8:00PM!

Agenda:
5:30PM - 6:20PM: Food + Drink + Networking
6:20PM - 6:30PM: Meetup Group + Sponsor Introductions
6:30PM - 6:35PM: Joey Accordion
6:20PM - 7:00PM: AI Lightning Talk (James Gress)
7:00PM - 7:30PM: Networking (+ Maybe Other Music/Artistic Talent from Tampa Bay)
7:30PM - 8:00PM: Networking + Cleanup + Exit Building

And we apologize for the last-minute notice!
(Lots of initiatives all at once...everywhere!)

If you are a company and interested in increasing your exposure to the Tampa Bay tech community, and would be interested in sponsoring food and/or drink for future Happy Hour Networking Events...please reach out to us!

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Venue:
Thrive DTSP
https://www.thrivedtsp.com/

Food

K-Force
https://www.kforce.com/

Hays USA
https://www.hays.com/

Splunk
https://www.splunk.com/

Beverages:
https://www.xbytecloud.com/

Please feel free to ping with any questions!

Thank you!

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