Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy!
Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, August 4 through Sunday, August 10!
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
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at New World Brewery (Tampa): Ideas On Tap, the quarterly lecture series over pizza and craft beer, is back with three talks on the rise of Artificial Intelligence and what that means for the world around us. Join us as three industry experts help us start to build a roadmap for an AI-enabled society:
Find out more and get your tickets here.
Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Embarc Collective (Tampa):
Find out more and register here.
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:
Last week, I interviewed for a developer relations leadership role at a company whose product I genuinely use and admire.
I made it to round 2 of 3, but ultimately wasn’t selected.
While I didn’t land the job and a chance to work with an amazing company and incredible team, I’m honored to have been considered and incredibly proud of the work I put in:
I could simply throw up my hands in resignation and leave all that work and content to languish in a folder on a backup drive or in the cloud…
…but instead, I’m sharing it here. Why?
Because:
I’m sharing the slides that outline my complete developer relations strategy presentation plus my tactical execution plan, anonymized and annotated with speaker notes. You’ll see my “Foundation / Focus / Flywheel” framework, community engagement strategies, and how I approached everything from attribution tracking to expanding into Europe.
My philosophy is that either I win or I learn. I learned a lot from this process, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have engaged with such a thoughtful team.
Next time, I just might win.
Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy!
Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, July 28 through Sunday, August 3!
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
Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Hidden Springs Ale Works (Tampa): Here’s an event with…
Tech – Connect & network with tech industry peers
Taps – Enjoy 15% off your tab as a tech attendee
Tacos – A full taco bar… who doesn’t love tacos?!
No speakers, no presentations – just great conversations and a Raffle (because that’s way more fun! )
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (Tampa): Tampa Artificial Intelligence Applications Meetup Group is holding their regular generative AI meetup.
Find out more and register here.
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University – Tampa Bay Regional Campus (Clearwater): Tampa Bay Tech Leadership Association is hosting their Hackathon for a Social Cause.
Find out more and register here.
Thursday afternoon at 4:00 pm at American Legion Post 138 (Tampa): It’s the Tampa/MacDill AFB Orange Call! In a military context, an “orange call” refers to an alert signaling a heightened cybersecurity state of readiness.
This orange call’s purpose is to gather and network amongst fellow communicators, guardians, and enablers of all ranks, titles, and experience levels, share resources and seek professional development. They will conduct an informal meet & greet and discuss MacDill communicators and missions, including the increasing role of cyber and the importance of defending our nation’s networks.
Find out more and register here.
| Event name and location | Group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing In-Person Monthly Gathering for Aspiring Authors 16120 US Hwy 19 N |
Pinellas Writers Group | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT |
| Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa Whole Foods Market |
Chess Republic | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT |
| Tampa Bay Comic Con Tampa Convention Center |
Gen Geek | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT |
| Python Monthly Meeting Online |
Florida Python Ninjas | 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM EDT |
| Why Do You Want to Promote Your Book? Online |
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT |
| Seminole Game Night (1st Saturday of each Month 4 – 10 PM) 7343 Conch Blvd |
It’s All Fun & Games Seminole, Clearwater, Pinellas, & Largo | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT |
| August 2nd – It’s Game Night! IHOP |
New Port Richey Game Night | 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
| Community Hang-out Night Online |
Nerdbrew Events | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
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| Event name and location | Group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| ONLINE / ENGLISH: Open Mic Sunday Online |
Orlando Stoics | 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT |
| Sunday Gaming Tampa Bay Bridge Center |
Tampa Gaming Guild | 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
| Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa Whole Foods Market |
Chess Republic | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT |
| Balloon Twisting Basics with Balloon Dad! Tampa Hackerspace West |
Tampa Hackerspace | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT |
| Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts) Tampa Hackerspace West |
Tampa Hackerspace | 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT |
| The Marmoreal Tomb Nerdy Needs |
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
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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:
Happy Saturday, everyone! Here on Global Nerdy, Saturday means that it’s time for another “picdump” — the weekly assortment of amusing or interesting pictures, comics, and memes I found over the past week. Share and enjoy!
Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, July 21 through Sunday, July 27!
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
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. online: Are you ready to give your resume a makeover? Join Computer Coach for a live webinar, “Resume Renovation,” where they’ll guide you through a step-by-step process to build a strong, technical resume in a simple format.
Find out more and register here.
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center: Tampa Artificial Intelligence Applications Meetup Group’s fortnightly Tuesday meeting takes place tonight at the ECC!
Find out more and register here.
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at AMRoC Fab Lab in University Square Mall (Tampa): Tampa Devs presents both a happy hour and a presntation on Vibe Coding Gotchas, where you’ll discover how to shift your approach, turning AI from a runaway train into your team’s greatest asset for boosting productivity and avoiding pitfalls.
Find out more and register here.
Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at 615 Channelside Drive (Tampa): Summer Happy Hour for Tampa Business Owners and Leaders is a relaxed summer evening with local business leaders, founders, and operators in Tampa.
Find out more and register here.
Thursday at noon, online: How to Land Your Dream Job in Cybersecurity will guide you through key steps to stand out, build connections, and secure the cybersecurity role you’ve been aiming for.
Thursday at 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing (Lakeland): Swan City UX is having its inaugural meetup! It’s a casual evening of drinks, conversation, and all things UX. They’ll chat about the latest trends in UX, share their thoughts on AI’s role in the UX field, dive into their passions—and most importantly, connect, unwind, and enjoy each other’s company.
Find out more and register here.
Friday at 7:00 p.m. at The Canopy at Birchwood Hotel (St. Pete): It’s the inaugural gathering of the Black Tech Coalition, a space for tech professionals to connect, collaborate, and build community. This first meeting is all about getting to know one another—come ready to share your journey, exchange ideas, and meet fellow innovators.
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 |
| Business Networking Tampa at Riveters Tampa ***NEW LOCATION*** riveters tampa |
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT |
| Friday Board Game Night Bridge Club |
Tampa Gaming Guild | 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT |
| Euchre Tourney. Friday July 25, 2025! Clubhouse #1 |
Suncoast Euchre club | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
| The Bay Tech collective The Canopy at the Birchwood Hotel |
Black Tech coalition | Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM to Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM EDT |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Discussion at TBD Online |
Classic Book Club – Dinner Edition | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
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| Event name and location | Group | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Router and Laser Cutter MakerSpace St. Petersburg |
St. Pete MakerSpace | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT |
| July’s Game: Night in the Woods Reboot Dunedin |
Dunedin-Palm Harbor Video Game Book Club | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT |
| Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa Whole Foods Market |
Chess Republic | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT |
| Traveller – Science Fiction Adventure RPG Black Harbor Gaming |
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT |
| Let’s Learn to Turn Pens! Tampa Hackerspace West |
Tampa Hackerspace | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
| The Return of Randal Morn Nerdy Needs |
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT |
| Find Your Funny Toastmasters Online |
Toastmasters Division E | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT |
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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: