We’re chugging through October now, techies, and there’s only so much time left to enjoy the nice weather and fall activities. So while you’re still recovering from all the Head of the Charles action from this weekend, check out these laid-back events to get you back and networking with the Boston tech community.
Monday 10/20
Boston Indies: Lightening Talks — The monthly fast-paced talks meetup where you can share your thoughts with the group on anything from tutorials to rants … as long as it’s under five minutes. Sign up to speak by emailing your topic here, or just come to listen!
Tuesday 10/21
Weekly Hack Night — Join the weekly hack night in Cambridge to eat pizza, drink and discuss civic tech innovations with other developers. After some discussion and networking, you’ll get straight to hacking, so make sure to bring your computer and projects with you.
Wednesday 10/22
MIT Celebrates 100th Anniversary of AeroAstro Department with Centennial Symposium — Wednesday marks the start of a three-day symposium to honor the 100th anniversary of MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Guests include Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Elon Musk and James Lovell, each of which will be attending as panel speakers. Register here.
Modern Marketing Mashup — Come hear marketing analysts discuss the “marketing cloud” as a catalyst for merging creativity, operations and business impact. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.
Help RunKeeper Send Off Simon — Doncaster, England native Simon Wheatcroft, a legally blind ultramarathoner, will be running from Boston to New York City before participating in the NYC Marathon. On Wednesday, fitness app RunKeeper will be sending him off in style, with drinks and snacks, before guests get the opportunity to here from Wheatcroft himself, who’s 2oo-plus-mile journey starts Thursday. Learn more about the event here, and register here.
Google for Entrepreneurs — Google Cambridge is hosting a community meetup as part of the Third Annual Google for Entrepreneurs Week. The night will be filled with guest speakers and breakout sessions, allowing for local entrepreneurs to collaborate and get schooled on various tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Adwords and YouTube. Registration is free, and you can register here.
Thursday 10/23
Shake Yo’ Moneymaker 90s Party — Join the tech community for a night of food, drinks and dancing to your favorite 80s and 90s classic hits. Grab your best Saved by the Bell attire and head over to Estate to celebrate like it’s 1999. Tickets here.
Friday 10/24
Boston Startup Job Fair — Looking to start a career at one of Boston’s up-and-coming startups? Look no further than the startup job fair, which will host more than 50 startups looking to hire talented techies. Bring your resume and come dressed in business casual attire. Register here.
Weekend Bonus: Saturday 10/25
2014 Finance Conference at Harvard Business School — Harvard Business School’s Finance Club is hosting its annual Finance Conference, this year’s focused on “Finance in the New Era of Growth.” Keynote speakers include: Douglas Braunstein, vice chairman at JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Steven Goulart, executive vice president and chief investment officer at MetLife; and Roger Altman, founder and executive chairman at Evercore. Tickets are $30 for students and Harvard affiliates, and $60 for professionals. Register here.
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