BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193222 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:2433-1465929000-1465936200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Free Coding for Beginners Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ever tried learning to code on your own but couldn’t manage to wrap your head around it? You’re not the only one. This workshops is as friendly as it sounds. In 2 hours\, you’ll learn some very basic + important hacks and how being a little versed in HTML and CSS can take you a long way! In fact\, by the end of the course\, you’ll have built your very first webpage! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-coding-for-beginners-workshop-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193222 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:6519-1465929000-1465936200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Free Coding for Beginners Workshop DESCRIPTION:Ever tried learning to code on your own but couldn’t manage to wrap your head around it? You’re not the only one. This workshops is as friendly as it sounds. In 2 hours\, you’ll learn some very basic + important hacks and how being a little versed in HTML and CSS can take you a long way! In fact\, by the end of the course\, you’ll have built your very first webpage! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-coding-for-beginners-workshop-2-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193222 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:2360-1465929000-1465938000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series with Donato A. Montanaro Jr. DESCRIPTION:Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. This month Don Montanaro will be featured\,CEO of TradeKing Group\, Inc.\, an innovative online brokerage and wealth management company soon to be joining the Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) group of companies. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-with-donato-a-montanaro-jr/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193222 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6512-1465929000-1465938000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series with Donato A. Montanaro Jr. DESCRIPTION:Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. These monthly gatherings will help local startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. This month Don Montanaro will be featured\,CEO of TradeKing Group\, Inc.\, an innovative online brokerage and wealth management company soon to be joining the Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) group of companies. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-with-donato-a-montanaro-jr-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193222 CREATED:20160606T201052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T201052Z UID:6181-1466013600-1466020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Thinking Skills for the Shared Economy DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurial Thinking Skills for the Shared Economy – Wednesday\, June 15th @6pm Workshop in Miami\nLaunched in 2010 in the StartUp Nation of Israel by Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluck\, FreshBiz is a game that fundamentally changes the way its participants play their business and life by simulating and then practicing new\, creative methods of entrepreneurial thinking\, and problem solving to achieve their most vital goals.\nOver 35\,000 people across 20 countries\, from business students and entrepreneurs to executives and teams\, have gone through the FreshBiz experience. Google HP\, Pace University\, IBM\, Amdocs\, Telephonica\, Weitzman Institute of Science\, IIT Mombai\, and many others choose the experiential FreshBiz approach because of its deep and lasting impact.\nFreshBiz is the first company in Israel to make it to the Game Changers 500 list alongside companies like Whole Foods\, Kickstarter\, Apple\, Etzy\, and Zappos.\nClick below to learn more about FreshBiz\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAwhFh2iBmU\nWhere? We expect you Wednesday June 15th at 6:00 PM at the offices of Language On at 1201 Brickell Ave #620 in the sunny city of Miami\nHow much? We do not charge anything but kindly ask you to donate $10 to the charity organization of your choice.\nhttps://ecoequo.com/entrepreneurial-thinking-skills-new-shared-economy URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/entrepreneurial-thinking-skills-for-the-shared-economy/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events,Startup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T201052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T201052Z UID:6517-1466013600-1466020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Thinking Skills for the Shared Economy DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurial Thinking Skills for the Shared Economy – Wednesday\, June 15th @6pm Workshop in Miami\nLaunched in 2010 in the StartUp Nation of Israel by Ronen Gafni and Simcha Gluck\, FreshBiz is a game that fundamentally changes the way its participants play their business and life by simulating and then practicing new\, creative methods of entrepreneurial thinking\, and problem solving to achieve their most vital goals.\nOver 35\,000 people across 20 countries\, from business students and entrepreneurs to executives and teams\, have gone through the FreshBiz experience. Google HP\, Pace University\, IBM\, Amdocs\, Telephonica\, Weitzman Institute of Science\, IIT Mombai\, and many others choose the experiential FreshBiz approach because of its deep and lasting impact.\nFreshBiz is the first company in Israel to make it to the Game Changers 500 list alongside companies like Whole Foods\, Kickstarter\, Apple\, Etzy\, and Zappos.\nClick below to learn more about FreshBiz\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAwhFh2iBmU\nWhere? We expect you Wednesday June 15th at 6:00 PM at the offices of Language On at 1201 Brickell Ave #620 in the sunny city of Miami\nHow much? We do not charge anything but kindly ask you to donate $10 to the charity organization of your choice.\nhttps://ecoequo.com/entrepreneurial-thinking-skills-new-shared-economy URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/entrepreneurial-thinking-skills-for-the-shared-economy-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events,Startup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160608T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T195236Z UID:2423-1466013600-1466020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BIONICS in ACTION: Masterclass in Nature Inspired Design Process DESCRIPTION:Take a crash course in nature inspired design with industrial designer Franco Lodato who has over twenty five years of practical design experience working with DuPont\, Gillette\, Motorola\, and Pininfarina. He will talk about Bionics which is the study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms. Attendees will leave understanding that nature has the answers to everyday problems. Franco will be signing his book “Bionics in Action” at the event with purchase. BIOGRAPHY Franco Lodato is a provocateur and a visionary. Pioneer of “Bionics\,” the theory and practice of nature-inspired design\, Lodato is an expert in the interplay between design & technology. He holds 76 patents and is one of the world’s leading designers. In nature\, function and aesthetics are in constant communication; bionic design philosophy applies design elements found in nature\, making design functional\, efficient and aesthetic. Nature has spent millions of years evolving and solving problems. We don’t need to be better problem solvers; we need to be better observers of the world around us. By so doing\, we help ensure the survival of younger generations. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/bionics-in-action-masterclass-in-nature-inspired-design-process/ LOCATION:400 NW 26th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Hildebrand":MAILTO:carlchildebrand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160608T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T195236Z UID:6518-1466013600-1466020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BIONICS in ACTION: Masterclass in Nature Inspired Design Process DESCRIPTION:Take a crash course in nature inspired design with industrial designer Franco Lodato who has over twenty five years of practical design experience working with DuPont\, Gillette\, Motorola\, and Pininfarina. He will talk about Bionics which is the study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or parts of living organisms. Attendees will leave understanding that nature has the answers to everyday problems. Franco will be signing his book “Bionics in Action” at the event with purchase. BIOGRAPHY Franco Lodato is a provocateur and a visionary. Pioneer of “Bionics\,” the theory and practice of nature-inspired design\, Lodato is an expert in the interplay between design & technology. He holds 76 patents and is one of the world’s leading designers. In nature\, function and aesthetics are in constant communication; bionic design philosophy applies design elements found in nature\, making design functional\, efficient and aesthetic. Nature has spent millions of years evolving and solving problems. We don’t need to be better problem solvers; we need to be better observers of the world around us. By so doing\, we help ensure the survival of younger generations. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/bionics-in-action-masterclass-in-nature-inspired-design-process-2/ LOCATION:400 NW 26th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Hildebrand":MAILTO:carlchildebrand@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6173-1466015400-1466026200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:INNOVATORS + EXECUTORS DESCRIPTION:Every business is threatened by a new startup that comes out of nowhere and puts them out of business\, an innovative entrepreneur faces lots of risk in the competitive startup arena. Innovators + Executors aims to solve both of these problems by connecting local innovators with established businesses\, Innovators skip the startup risks and collaborate with proven success\, while existing companies (executors) can utilize their resources to lead their industries disruption. Participants will wear either Black or White\, identifying their role as Innovator or Executor\, triggering maximum engagement. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/innovators-executors/ LOCATION:2632 N MIAMI AVE\, MIAMI\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6513-1466015400-1466026200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:INNOVATORS + EXECUTORS DESCRIPTION:Every business is threatened by a new startup that comes out of nowhere and puts them out of business\, an innovative entrepreneur faces lots of risk in the competitive startup arena. Innovators + Executors aims to solve both of these problems by connecting local innovators with established businesses\, Innovators skip the startup risks and collaborate with proven success\, while existing companies (executors) can utilize their resources to lead their industries disruption. Participants will wear either Black or White\, identifying their role as Innovator or Executor\, triggering maximum engagement. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/innovators-executors-2/ LOCATION:2632 N MIAMI AVE\, MIAMI\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:2364-1466062200-1466173800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Goals Conference 2016-Make an Impact! DESCRIPTION:The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s legendary planning retreat gathers business leaders each year to move the community forward. ACHIEVING GOALS Focused on community development\, and the Chamber’s role in civic and business leadership\, are the 2016-2017 Goals. CRITICAL ISSUES The conference also features panels focused on the future of our community\, studying opportunities and challenges facing South Florida. NETWORKING & OUTREACH Premiere events within the conference provide excellent networking and marketing opportunities to showcase your business. Parking is available as valet and at a reduced self-park rate. The discount is available with this code: GMCCINNOV2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/goals-conference-2016-make-an-impact/ LOCATION:1601 Biscayne Blvd\, Ballroom level\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6514-1466062200-1466173800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Goals Conference 2016-Make an Impact! DESCRIPTION:The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s legendary planning retreat gathers business leaders each year to move the community forward. ACHIEVING GOALS Focused on community development\, and the Chamber’s role in civic and business leadership\, are the 2016-2017 Goals. CRITICAL ISSUES The conference also features panels focused on the future of our community\, studying opportunities and challenges facing South Florida. NETWORKING & OUTREACH Premiere events within the conference provide excellent networking and marketing opportunities to showcase your business. Parking is available as valet and at a reduced self-park rate. The discount is available with this code: GMCCINNOV2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/goals-conference-2016-make-an-impact-2/ LOCATION:1601 Biscayne Blvd\, Ballroom level\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:2434-1466098200-1466107200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Make1 Presents: Rodolfo Saccoman and Student Showcase DESCRIPTION:Make1\, a 16-week three-dimensional product design and prototyping program offered by The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC)\, will be wrapping up with its Make1 Showcase on June 16th at 5:30 PM. Students will have their various creative projects on display\, from virtual reality headsets to foam chairs; and their vacuum robots will compete head to head for first place. The keynote speaker will be Rodolfo Saccoman\, CEO at AdMobilize. Saccoman was a winner on ABC’s first season of “Shark Tank” for a company he co-founded called MyTherapyJournal.com. After his success\, Saccoman founded AdMobilize\, which is revolutionizing the rules of advertising with a new paradigm that allowed them to develop groundbreaking technology. As an entrepreneur\, Saccoman is determined that Miami will become a hub for entrepreneurship with endless opportunities. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/make1-presents-rodolfo-saccoman-and-student-showcase/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:6520-1466098200-1466107200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Make1 Presents: Rodolfo Saccoman and Student Showcase DESCRIPTION:Make1\, a 16-week three-dimensional product design and prototyping program offered by The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC)\, will be wrapping up with its Make1 Showcase on June 16th at 5:30 PM. Students will have their various creative projects on display\, from virtual reality headsets to foam chairs; and their vacuum robots will compete head to head for first place. The keynote speaker will be Rodolfo Saccoman\, CEO at AdMobilize. Saccoman was a winner on ABC’s first season of “Shark Tank” for a company he co-founded called MyTherapyJournal.com. After his success\, Saccoman founded AdMobilize\, which is revolutionizing the rules of advertising with a new paradigm that allowed them to develop groundbreaking technology. As an entrepreneur\, Saccoman is determined that Miami will become a hub for entrepreneurship with endless opportunities. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/make1-presents-rodolfo-saccoman-and-student-showcase-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6168-1466154000-1466182800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:DLM Training Workshop - Database Continuous Integration DESCRIPTION:Ready to do database continuous integration (CI) as part of Database Lifecycle Management?  Come to this workshop and take the next step in Database Lifecycle Management with Redgate’s Certifed Partner\, Esteban Garcia. For full details of the workshop outline visit the Redgate training page. You’ll learn how to: Link your source control repository to a build system Trigger database builds automatically when you make a change Use Redgate’s DLM tools to test your database changes Lay the foundations for package-based deployment of your database Are you ready for this workshop? To get the most out of this workshop\, you should: Have your database in source control Be familiar with source controlling a database using SQL Source Control Be looking to get a CI process set up If you’re not there yet\, never fear – come and learn how to get started at one of Redgate’s Database Source Control workshops. Workshop outline Introduction to Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) Continuous integration (CI): an overview CI & Redgate DLM tools Automating builds Lunch The SQL CI plugin Introduction to SQL Test How to automate tests Tracking changes across environments with DLM Dashboard Networking Equipment It’s essential you bring a laptop with you – you’ll need it for the hands-on exercises. It should fit this spec: Windows 7 or later (recommended) Able to run a web browser and the Microsoft Remote Desktop client 1366×768 resolution (minimum) Who should come? Anyone who’s interested in doing CI with SQL Server. Previous attendees have had job titles like Developer\, Lead Developer\, Development Team Leader\, SQL Server DBA\, Senior SQL Server DBA\, Database Systems Manager\, Systems Developer\, and Database Architect. Tools you’ll use in this workshop DLM Dashboard DLM Automation Suite SQL Source Control SQL Test NuGet Subversion TeamCity URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/dlm-training-workshop-database-continuous-integration/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6499-1466154000-1466182800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:DLM Training Workshop - Database Continuous Integration DESCRIPTION:Ready to do database continuous integration (CI) as part of Database Lifecycle Management?  Come to this workshop and take the next step in Database Lifecycle Management with Redgate’s Certifed Partner\, Esteban Garcia. For full details of the workshop outline visit the Redgate training page. You’ll learn how to: Link your source control repository to a build system Trigger database builds automatically when you make a change Use Redgate’s DLM tools to test your database changes Lay the foundations for package-based deployment of your database Are you ready for this workshop? To get the most out of this workshop\, you should: Have your database in source control Be familiar with source controlling a database using SQL Source Control Be looking to get a CI process set up If you’re not there yet\, never fear – come and learn how to get started at one of Redgate’s Database Source Control workshops. Workshop outline Introduction to Database Lifecycle Management (DLM) Continuous integration (CI): an overview CI & Redgate DLM tools Automating builds Lunch The SQL CI plugin Introduction to SQL Test How to automate tests Tracking changes across environments with DLM Dashboard Networking Equipment It’s essential you bring a laptop with you – you’ll need it for the hands-on exercises. It should fit this spec: Windows 7 or later (recommended) Able to run a web browser and the Microsoft Remote Desktop client 1366×768 resolution (minimum) Who should come? Anyone who’s interested in doing CI with SQL Server. Previous attendees have had job titles like Developer\, Lead Developer\, Development Team Leader\, SQL Server DBA\, Senior SQL Server DBA\, Database Systems Manager\, Systems Developer\, and Database Architect. Tools you’ll use in this workshop DLM Dashboard DLM Automation Suite SQL Source Control SQL Test NuGet Subversion TeamCity URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/dlm-training-workshop-database-continuous-integration-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T040000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:2366-1466200800-1466222400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:#CodeTilDawn Hackathon DESCRIPTION:Wynwood Tech\, Clutch Prep and Building.co will be sponsoring the next #CodeTilDawn Hackathon on Friday\, June 17th from 10:00PM to 4:00AM. Anyone is welcome to come work on a project that will benefit the Miami tech scene. There will be prizes given to the top 3 projects that have the best technical implementation\, best user experience and best overall impact on the Miami tech community. Building.co will also be providing beer and pizza to attendees. Register at https://www.meetup.com/Miami-Code-til-Dawn/ to attend the event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/codetildawn-hackathon/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T040000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160606T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T195250Z UID:6515-1466200800-1466222400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:#CodeTilDawn Hackathon DESCRIPTION:Wynwood Tech\, Clutch Prep and Building.co will be sponsoring the next #CodeTilDawn Hackathon on Friday\, June 17th from 10:00PM to 4:00AM. Anyone is welcome to come work on a project that will benefit the Miami tech scene. There will be prizes given to the top 3 projects that have the best technical implementation\, best user experience and best overall impact on the Miami tech community. Building.co will also be providing beer and pizza to attendees. Register at https://www.meetup.com/Miami-Code-til-Dawn/ to attend the event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/codetildawn-hackathon-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T083000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6169-1466238600-1466238600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SQLSaturday #524 - South Florida 2016 Event DESCRIPTION:About This Event SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn more about the SQL Server Data platform. Admittance to this event is FREE\, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited\, and let friends and colleagues know about the event. Where Is It? This event will be held Jun 18\, 2016 at 3301 College Ave\, Davie\, FL 33314. You need to go to the Carl DeSantis building. Please note that the entrance to the building is located about 400 yards to the east of University Drive\, on College Avenue. Click here for more information and see the map: Location At What Time Does It Start? The event will start at 8:30am sharp with a Keynote and WIT panel (auditorium)\, doors open at 7:30am. Please come early to get a free breakfast and your bag. A limited number of bags will be available What Do I Bring? Please bring the following with you: 1. Your Speedpass\, which can be downloaded by logging in to theSQLPass website and going to the mySQLSaturday section 2. The Parking Pass for NOVA Southeastern University:  Download SQL Saturday Parking Pass 3. Download GUIDEBOOK and our mobile guide (search for SQL Saturday 524) Thanks to Nova Southeastern University for kindly providing the venue for our event! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sqlsaturday-524-south-florida-2016-event/ LOCATION:Alvin Sherman Library\, Research\, and Information Technology Center\, 3100 Ray Ferrero\, Jr. Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33314\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T083000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6500-1466238600-1466238600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SQLSaturday #524 - South Florida 2016 Event DESCRIPTION:About This Event SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn more about the SQL Server Data platform. Admittance to this event is FREE\, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited\, and let friends and colleagues know about the event. Where Is It? This event will be held Jun 18\, 2016 at 3301 College Ave\, Davie\, FL 33314. You need to go to the Carl DeSantis building. Please note that the entrance to the building is located about 400 yards to the east of University Drive\, on College Avenue. Click here for more information and see the map: Location At What Time Does It Start? The event will start at 8:30am sharp with a Keynote and WIT panel (auditorium)\, doors open at 7:30am. Please come early to get a free breakfast and your bag. A limited number of bags will be available What Do I Bring? Please bring the following with you: 1. Your Speedpass\, which can be downloaded by logging in to theSQLPass website and going to the mySQLSaturday section 2. The Parking Pass for NOVA Southeastern University:  Download SQL Saturday Parking Pass 3. Download GUIDEBOOK and our mobile guide (search for SQL Saturday 524) Thanks to Nova Southeastern University for kindly providing the venue for our event! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sqlsaturday-524-south-florida-2016-event-2/ LOCATION:Alvin Sherman Library\, Research\, and Information Technology Center\, 3100 Ray Ferrero\, Jr. Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33314\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6170-1466267400-1466271000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SQL Saturday Speaker Idol Competition DESCRIPTION:With SQL Saturday South Florida 2016 only several weeks away\, our call for speakers continues as many of the sharpest SQL minds around submit their topics and prepare to share their time and knowledge for free with the local SQL community. We hope you’re planning to join us for a great day of networking and free learning opportunities. If you’ve ever enjoyed or admired the knowledge and know-how of a speaker at an event like this\, remember that they started where you are\, with an interest in SQL and I.T. topics\, a passion to learn more\, but also with the desire to share what they know with their peers. If you have an interest in SQL or any of the Data platform technologies\, and have learned something useful in your I.T. career\, consider giving back to the community by sharing what you know. While it may seem intimidating to give an hour long talk at an event like this\, remember that every great speaker had to start somewhere. And for you\, maybe that start is Speaker idol. Speaker Idol is a friendly competition for anyone\, even first time speakers\, to share for 5 – 10 minutes on a technical topic\, SQL or otherwise\, that is informative\, useful\, and entertaining. You can register by RSVP’ing to this event. Your presentation will be judged by a small community panel\, with a swag prize for everyone attending\, as well as a special prize for the best speaker\, judged on content\, presentation skills\, and audience engagement. This is a great way to get experience presenting a technical topic to the community\, and a great way for the community to find and develop the next generation of speakers. So give it a try\, and see where it takes you! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sql-saturday-speaker-idol-competition/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160523T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T195236Z UID:6501-1466267400-1466271000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SQL Saturday Speaker Idol Competition DESCRIPTION:With SQL Saturday South Florida 2016 only several weeks away\, our call for speakers continues as many of the sharpest SQL minds around submit their topics and prepare to share their time and knowledge for free with the local SQL community. We hope you’re planning to join us for a great day of networking and free learning opportunities. If you’ve ever enjoyed or admired the knowledge and know-how of a speaker at an event like this\, remember that they started where you are\, with an interest in SQL and I.T. topics\, a passion to learn more\, but also with the desire to share what they know with their peers. If you have an interest in SQL or any of the Data platform technologies\, and have learned something useful in your I.T. career\, consider giving back to the community by sharing what you know. While it may seem intimidating to give an hour long talk at an event like this\, remember that every great speaker had to start somewhere. And for you\, maybe that start is Speaker idol. Speaker Idol is a friendly competition for anyone\, even first time speakers\, to share for 5 – 10 minutes on a technical topic\, SQL or otherwise\, that is informative\, useful\, and entertaining. You can register by RSVP’ing to this event. Your presentation will be judged by a small community panel\, with a swag prize for everyone attending\, as well as a special prize for the best speaker\, judged on content\, presentation skills\, and audience engagement. This is a great way to get experience presenting a technical topic to the community\, and a great way for the community to find and develop the next generation of speakers. So give it a try\, and see where it takes you! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sql-saturday-speaker-idol-competition-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2443-1466530200-1466539200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Web dev - FREE Web Development Master Class with Ptah -Pirate- Dunbar DESCRIPTION:Webdev is a new program at The Idea Center at Miami Dade College\, where you can become fully capable of creating outstanding\, responsive websites. Stay ahead with skills that startups of different industries are looking for! Don’t miss this opportunity – Attend this first Web Development – FREE Master Class with the renowned Professor Ptah -Pirate- Dunbar. Prepare to be astonished on what you’ll be able to create! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/web-dev-free-web-development-master-class-with-ptah-pirate-dunbar/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6524-1466530200-1466539200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Web dev - FREE Web Development Master Class with Ptah -Pirate- Dunbar DESCRIPTION:Webdev is a new program at The Idea Center at Miami Dade College\, where you can become fully capable of creating outstanding\, responsive websites. Stay ahead with skills that startups of different industries are looking for! Don’t miss this opportunity – Attend this first Web Development – FREE Master Class with the renowned Professor Ptah -Pirate- Dunbar. Prepare to be astonished on what you’ll be able to create! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/web-dev-free-web-development-master-class-with-ptah-pirate-dunbar-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ORGANIZER;CN="The Idea Center":MAILTO:ideacenter@mdc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:2435-1466532000-1466542800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wellness Warriors Fail Too by F.U.N. Miami DESCRIPTION:FuckUp Nights is the fastest growing\, global movement of entrepreneurial people who come together to tell\, discuss and learn from stories of businesses and personal failure. Join Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci\, Founder of Women in Wellness\, Nikki Novo\, author\, motivational speaker\, life coach\, medium\, and energy healer and Krystal Ariel\, CEO and Founder of The Startup Garden as they talk about “fucking up” in business and how success is on the other side of failure. 6:00pm: Meet the Speakers and Get Pampered by Exhale Spa Happy Hour 7:00pm: Speakers + Q&A 7:45pm: Wynwood Brewing Company Beer\, Bites\, Mingle and More Exhale Spa Pampering URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wellness-warriors-fail-too-by-f-u-n-miami/ LOCATION:The Common Space at WeWork Lincoln Road 350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160613T195351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T195351Z UID:6521-1466532000-1466542800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wellness Warriors Fail Too by F.U.N. Miami DESCRIPTION:FuckUp Nights is the fastest growing\, global movement of entrepreneurial people who come together to tell\, discuss and learn from stories of businesses and personal failure. Join Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci\, Founder of Women in Wellness\, Nikki Novo\, author\, motivational speaker\, life coach\, medium\, and energy healer and Krystal Ariel\, CEO and Founder of The Startup Garden as they talk about “fucking up” in business and how success is on the other side of failure. 6:00pm: Meet the Speakers and Get Pampered by Exhale Spa Happy Hour 7:00pm: Speakers + Q&A 7:45pm: Wynwood Brewing Company Beer\, Bites\, Mingle and More Exhale Spa Pampering URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wellness-warriors-fail-too-by-f-u-n-miami-2/ LOCATION:The Common Space at WeWork Lincoln Road 350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T213500 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6052-1466533800-1466544900@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start your own technology company\, but don’t know where to get started? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don’t enjoy\, but few do something about it. At the “Employee to Entrepreneur” event\, you can hear the stories\, tips\, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition\, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. How do you know if you have a good idea? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a fun evening! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/making-the-leap-from-employee-to-entrepreneur/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T213500 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160509T195320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160509T195320Z UID:6463-1466533800-1466544900@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start your own technology company\, but don’t know where to get started? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don’t enjoy\, but few do something about it. At the “Employee to Entrepreneur” event\, you can hear the stories\, tips\, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition\, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. How do you know if you have a good idea? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Join us for a fun evening! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/making-the-leap-from-employee-to-entrepreneur-2/ LOCATION:5790 Sunset Drive\, South Miami\, FL\, 33143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:2444-1466622000-1466629200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Healthcare of the Future: Machine Learning & Internet of Things DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and the Internet of Things are burgeoning technologies set to disrupt almost every aspect of our lives\, most excitingly healthcare. We are partnering with companies working on the frontline of these bleeding edge fields to bring you the very best panel of speakers possible. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves and their work before the panel will be turned over to our talented moderator\, Mr. Colin Forward. Attendee Q&A is welcome! Our speakers are: Felix Sosa\, Co-Founder of Cortex Karl Seiler\, Founder & President of Pivit Satish Movva\, CEO of CarePredict URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/healthcare-of-the-future-machine-learning-internet-of-things/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T193223 CREATED:20160620T195306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T195306Z UID:6525-1466622000-1466629200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Healthcare of the Future: Machine Learning & Internet of Things DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and the Internet of Things are burgeoning technologies set to disrupt almost every aspect of our lives\, most excitingly healthcare. We are partnering with companies working on the frontline of these bleeding edge fields to bring you the very best panel of speakers possible. Each speaker will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves and their work before the panel will be turned over to our talented moderator\, Mr. Colin Forward. Attendee Q&A is welcome! Our speakers are: Felix Sosa\, Co-Founder of Cortex Karl Seiler\, Founder & President of Pivit Satish Movva\, CEO of CarePredict URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/healthcare-of-the-future-machine-learning-internet-of-things-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR