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:20160206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6240-1454774400-1454785200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Dade College to Host First Code Art Miami: Inspiring Girls to Code DESCRIPTION:Miami Dade College (MDC) invites South Florida students\, parents\, educators\, and members of the local tech community to attend the first-ever Code Art Miami beginning at 4 p.m.\, Saturday\, Feb. 6\, at MDC’s Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC). Code Art Miami\, a digital art exhibition and speaker symposium\, is a collaborative effort between local Girls Who Code Clubs and Miami‐based CODeLLA\, a non‐profit organization committed to teaching coding and tech skills to Latina girls from underserved communities. This event is free and open to the public. “With the ever‐changing dynamics of technology and the way gaming and coding has been evolving\, it is becoming a major\, major industry\,” said Mauricio Ferrazza\, MAGIC chairperson. “We know entertainment software companies are growing as a source of employment across the country and locally. We applaud the initiative of the local Girls Who Code clubs and CODeLLA\, and welcome them at MAGIC.” Code Art Miami seeks to inspire more girls to code and to foster community among participating student groups. The event is sponsoring a competition for girls in grades 4‐12 to enter their digital and 3D‐printed art created through coding. All area students are welcome to submit their “art created through code” for display at the event. The art will be displayed digitally on several flat screens throughout MAGIC’s state‐of‐the‐art industry facility and winners will be announced at the event. One lucky raffle winner will receive an one‐week summer camp scholarship at MAGIC for ages 14‐19 in either animation or gaming. Net event proceeds will go toward funding a scholarship for women enrolled in one of MDC’s gaming or animation programs. There will also be a silent auction with art and tech‐related items including two NEW art pieces created just for this event\, a painting by internationally‐acclaimed South Florida native Ahol\, and a limited edition print created by London‐based artist Ryca. “Women today represent only 18% of all computer science graduates and just 22% of gaming developers. My hope is that events like Code Art Miami will help increase those numbers\,” said Maria Mejia\, Code Art Miami student founder. “Coding is the language of tomorrow\, and I want all girls to feel like they can be a part of the future.” To learn more and reserve tickets\, visit www.codeart.miami\, or email us at info@codeart.miami. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-dade-college-to-host-first-code-art-miami-inspiring-girls-to-code-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. 2nd Ave.\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6259-1454774400-1454785200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:CODE ART MIAMI I Digital Art Exhibition & Speaker Symposium DESCRIPTION:Students\, parents\, educators\, and members of the tech community are encouraged to attend the inaugural Code Art Miami event hosted by MAGIC at MDC Wolfson Campus. Code Art Miami is a collaboration between local Girls Who Code Clubs and CODeLLA\, a non-profit organization teaching coding and tech skills to Latinas from underserved communities. Code Art Miami seeks to inspire more girls to code. Student digital and 3D-printed art will be displayed throughout MAGIC’s facility. Winners of an “art through code” competition for girls in grades 4-12 will be announced at the event. There will be also be a speaker program. It will include a one-on-one interview with Mary Spio\, founder of Next Galaxy Corp\, a Miami-based virtual reality company. This will be followed be a panel of local leaders — including Josie Goytisolo (CODeLLA)\, Felecia Hatcher (Code Fever)\, Willie Avendano (Wynwood Maker Camp)\, and Cristy Charters (FIU) — who are working to promote coding to young people. A silent auction will be held featuring unique art and tech-related items. Offerings include two NEW pieces created just for this event. A painting by world-renowned South Florida native Ahol\, and a limited-edition print by London-based artist Ryca. There will be a raffle to win a one-week summer camp scholarship at MAGIC for ages 14-19 and family-friendly MAGICal experiences in the venue’s green screen capture studio and sound recording studio. Net proceeds will fund scholarships for women enrolled in MDC’s gaming or animation program. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/code-art-miami-i-digital-art-exhibition-speaker-symposium-2-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:521-1454778000-1454799600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk DESCRIPTION:YoungArts Alumnus Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) is bringing an inspired blend of jazz\, skateboarding and new media to the YoungArts Campus.  Join us for an intimate Salon about Moran’s creative inspiration\, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation\, where Moran will meet iconic street skater and childhood hero Mark Gonzales (also known as “Gonz” or “The Gonz”) for the first time. Often called the Salvador Dali of skateboarding\, Gonz has been credited with reinventing the wheel for street skaters and bringing street skating to the forefront with a 1984 cover for Thrasher magazine. Following the talk\, Moran will share a site-specific iteration of this body of work replete with acarved-out half-bowl\, half-pipe ramp installed on the Plaza in a family-friendly\, multidisciplinary Outside the Box performance on the YoungArts Plaza.  Featuring Miami’s best street skaters organized by professional skateboarder Joel Meinholz and acclaimed skateboard photographer Ian O’Connor\, audiences will experience a 360-degree immersion filled with the art of improvisation in both music and sport.STARR Catering Group will be offering a range of beverage options\, and light to hearty bites will be available for purchase. The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual\, literary\, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement\, opportunity and support. WEBSITE: https://www.youngarts.org/outside-the-box TICKET PRICE: Tickets are $35 (general admission)\, $28 (members)\, $20 (students)\, $0 (Outside the Box Performance) jasonmoran.eventbrite.com RSVP: otb2016.eventbrite.com     URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-national-youngarts-foundation-presents-alumnus-jason-moran-in-outside-the-box-performance-salon-talk/ LOCATION:2100 Biscayne Blvd. 7th Floor \, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:1158-1454778000-1454799600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk DESCRIPTION:YoungArts Alumnus Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) is bringing an inspired blend of jazz\, skateboarding and new media to the YoungArts Campus.  Join us for an intimate Salon about Moran’s creative inspiration\, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation\, where Moran will meet iconic street skater and childhood hero Mark Gonzales (also known as “Gonz” or “The Gonz”) for the first time. Often called the Salvador Dali of skateboarding\, Gonz has been credited with reinventing the wheel for street skaters and bringing street skating to the forefront with a 1984 cover for Thrasher magazine. Following the talk\, Moran will share a site-specific iteration of this body of work replete with acarved-out half-bowl\, half-pipe ramp installed on the Plaza in a family-friendly\, multidisciplinary Outside the Box performance on the YoungArts Plaza.  Featuring Miami’s best street skaters organized by professional skateboarder Joel Meinholz and acclaimed skateboard photographer Ian O’Connor\, audiences will experience a 360-degree immersion filled with the art of improvisation in both music and sport.STARR Catering Group will be offering a range of beverage options\, and light to hearty bites will be available for purchase. The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual\, literary\, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement\, opportunity and support. WEBSITE: https://www.youngarts.org/outside-the-box TICKET PRICE: Tickets are $35 (general admission)\, $28 (members)\, $20 (students)\, $0 (Outside the Box Performance) jasonmoran.eventbrite.com RSVP: otb2016.eventbrite.com     URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-national-youngarts-foundation-presents-alumnus-jason-moran-in-outside-the-box-performance-salon-talk-2/ LOCATION:2100 Biscayne Blvd. 7th Floor \, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6242-1454778000-1454799600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk DESCRIPTION:YoungArts Alumnus Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) is bringing an inspired blend of jazz\, skateboarding and new media to the YoungArts Campus.  Join us for an intimate Salon about Moran’s creative inspiration\, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation\, where Moran will meet iconic street skater and childhood hero Mark Gonzales (also known as “Gonz” or “The Gonz”) for the first time. Often called the Salvador Dali of skateboarding\, Gonz has been credited with reinventing the wheel for street skaters and bringing street skating to the forefront with a 1984 cover for Thrasher magazine. Following the talk\, Moran will share a site-specific iteration of this body of work replete with acarved-out half-bowl\, half-pipe ramp installed on the Plaza in a family-friendly\, multidisciplinary Outside the Box performance on the YoungArts Plaza.  Featuring Miami’s best street skaters organized by professional skateboarder Joel Meinholz and acclaimed skateboard photographer Ian O’Connor\, audiences will experience a 360-degree immersion filled with the art of improvisation in both music and sport.STARR Catering Group will be offering a range of beverage options\, and light to hearty bites will be available for purchase. The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual\, literary\, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement\, opportunity and support. WEBSITE: https://www.youngarts.org/outside-the-box TICKET PRICE: Tickets are $35 (general admission)\, $28 (members)\, $20 (students)\, $0 (Outside the Box Performance) jasonmoran.eventbrite.com RSVP: otb2016.eventbrite.com     URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-national-youngarts-foundation-presents-alumnus-jason-moran-in-outside-the-box-performance-salon-talk-3/ LOCATION:2100 Biscayne Blvd. 7th Floor \, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6261-1454778000-1454799600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The National YoungArts Foundation Presents Alumnus Jason Moran in Outside the Box Performance & Salon Talk DESCRIPTION:YoungArts Alumnus Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) is bringing an inspired blend of jazz\, skateboarding and new media to the YoungArts Campus.  Join us for an intimate Salon about Moran’s creative inspiration\, sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation\, where Moran will meet iconic street skater and childhood hero Mark Gonzales (also known as “Gonz” or “The Gonz”) for the first time. Often called the Salvador Dali of skateboarding\, Gonz has been credited with reinventing the wheel for street skaters and bringing street skating to the forefront with a 1984 cover for Thrasher magazine. Following the talk\, Moran will share a site-specific iteration of this body of work replete with acarved-out half-bowl\, half-pipe ramp installed on the Plaza in a family-friendly\, multidisciplinary Outside the Box performance on the YoungArts Plaza.  Featuring Miami’s best street skaters organized by professional skateboarder Joel Meinholz and acclaimed skateboard photographer Ian O’Connor\, audiences will experience a 360-degree immersion filled with the art of improvisation in both music and sport.STARR Catering Group will be offering a range of beverage options\, and light to hearty bites will be available for purchase. The National YoungArts Foundation identifies and nurtures the most accomplished young artists in the visual\, literary\, design and performing arts and assists them at critical junctures in their educational and professional development. YoungArts aspires to create a community of alumni that provides a lifetime of encouragement\, opportunity and support. WEBSITE: https://www.youngarts.org/outside-the-box TICKET PRICE: Tickets are $35 (general admission)\, $28 (members)\, $20 (students)\, $0 (Outside the Box Performance) jasonmoran.eventbrite.com RSVP: otb2016.eventbrite.com     URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-national-youngarts-foundation-presents-alumnus-jason-moran-in-outside-the-box-performance-salon-talk-2-2/ LOCATION:2100 Biscayne Blvd. 7th Floor \, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:5980-1454958000-1454965200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHack Miami DESCRIPTION:Join us for Miami’s weekly Open Hack inside The LAB Miami co-working space in Wynwood. This is a chance to work on your projects and meet with folks from the Ruby Meetup\, Miami’s Code for America brigade\, and others. It’s also a good time to pitch in your journo skills by editing and writing MiamiWiki.org. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhack-miami/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:525-1454958000-1454965200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Weekly Civic Hack Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions inside The LAB Miami co-working space in Wynwood. Brigade members and others interested in civic hacking welcome. You’re welcome to contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://projects.codeformiami.org) or come to share your idea\, maybe start a new collaboration. As always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome! We ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-civic-hack-night/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6244-1454958000-1454965200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:OpenHack Miami DESCRIPTION:Join us for Miami’s weekly Open Hack inside The LAB Miami co-working space in Wynwood. This is a chance to work on your projects and meet with folks from the Ruby Meetup\, Miami’s Code for America brigade\, and others. It’s also a good time to pitch in your journo skills by editing and writing MiamiWiki.org. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhack-miami-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6246-1454958000-1454965200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Weekly Civic Hack Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions inside The LAB Miami co-working space in Wynwood. Brigade members and others interested in civic hacking welcome. You’re welcome to contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://projects.codeformiami.org) or come to share your idea\, maybe start a new collaboration. As always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome! We ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-civic-hack-night-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:527-1455109200-1455114600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Craft your 5-minute Pitch (WeWork) DESCRIPTION:LEARN HOW TO CREATE A KILLER PITCH THAT ATTRACTS INVESTORS. Show up with your pitch deck to get hands-on training in the fundamentals of crafting a pitch deck\, intended for startup founders or those thinking of beginning a entrepreneurial endeavor. Attendees are encouraged to view the video tutorial at https://youtu.be/nCIitGzj5cs and get step-by-step worksheets at miamihustle.co/resources to assist in making an initial pitch deck or refining a current one. Lunch will be served from 12:45-1:15pm and the event begins promptly at 1:15pm. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/craft-your-5-minute-pitch-wework/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6248-1455109200-1455114600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Craft your 5-minute Pitch (WeWork) DESCRIPTION:LEARN HOW TO CREATE A KILLER PITCH THAT ATTRACTS INVESTORS. Show up with your pitch deck to get hands-on training in the fundamentals of crafting a pitch deck\, intended for startup founders or those thinking of beginning a entrepreneurial endeavor. Attendees are encouraged to view the video tutorial at https://youtu.be/nCIitGzj5cs and get step-by-step worksheets at miamihustle.co/resources to assist in making an initial pitch deck or refining a current one. Lunch will be served from 12:45-1:15pm and the event begins promptly at 1:15pm. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/craft-your-5-minute-pitch-wework-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Road\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:529-1455129000-1455134400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Vinyl Cutter BASICS DESCRIPTION:Our BASICS series is designed as a bi-weekly workshop split into 4 different sessions.  Each session will focus on a new technique\, product\, or application for the Vinyl Cutter.  Learn how to use design software\, machine controls\, and various materials to create your own custom pieces.  You get to take home your new creation at the end of each session!  Purchase all four sessions for more making and more savings. All Materials Included Ages 10+ *Any session will satisfy the safety and basic use requirement for Moonlighter members who wish to use the machine on their own. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vinyl-cutter-basics/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6249-1455129000-1455134400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Vinyl Cutter BASICS DESCRIPTION:Our BASICS series is designed as a bi-weekly workshop split into 4 different sessions.  Each session will focus on a new technique\, product\, or application for the Vinyl Cutter.  Learn how to use design software\, machine controls\, and various materials to create your own custom pieces.  You get to take home your new creation at the end of each session!  Purchase all four sessions for more making and more savings. All Materials Included Ages 10+ *Any session will satisfy the safety and basic use requirement for Moonlighter members who wish to use the machine on their own. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/vinyl-cutter-basics-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:530-1455210000-1455210000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wynwood Tech Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:From Slack to reality! The first of many awesome events. Let’s all meet each other\, talk tech\, and have fun. We will be giving away awesome stuff! (Must be over 21 years of age to attend) For those who want to know what Wynwood Tech is… Wynwood Tech is a community composed of professionals\, students\, freelancers\, creatives\, and engineers from all over South Florida. Our community has organically grown since 2015 and is an important facet to the success of growing the tech ecosystem in South Florida. Wynwood Tech empowers the South Florida community\, whether it is through events\, or deep technical discussions on our slack channel. Our main purpose is to bring great minds together in an effort to help cultivate knowledge! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wynwood-tech-happy-hour/ LOCATION:2531 NW 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6250-1455210000-1455210000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Wynwood Tech Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:From Slack to reality! The first of many awesome events. Let’s all meet each other\, talk tech\, and have fun. We will be giving away awesome stuff! (Must be over 21 years of age to attend) For those who want to know what Wynwood Tech is… Wynwood Tech is a community composed of professionals\, students\, freelancers\, creatives\, and engineers from all over South Florida. Our community has organically grown since 2015 and is an important facet to the success of growing the tech ecosystem in South Florida. Wynwood Tech empowers the South Florida community\, whether it is through events\, or deep technical discussions on our slack channel. Our main purpose is to bring great minds together in an effort to help cultivate knowledge! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wynwood-tech-happy-hour-2/ LOCATION:2531 NW 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:532-1455215400-1455220800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Laser Cutting BASICS DESCRIPTION:Our BASICS series is designed as a bi-weekly workshop split into 4 different sessions. Each session will focus on a new technique\, product\, or application for the Laser Cutter/Engraver. Learn how to use design software\, machine controls\, and various materials to create your own custom pieces. You get to take home your new creation at the end of each session! Purchase all four sessions for more making and more savings. All Materials Included Ages 10+ *Any session will satisfy the safety and basic use requirement for Moonlighter members who wish to use the machine on their own. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/laser-cutting-basics/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6252-1455215400-1455220800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Laser Cutting BASICS DESCRIPTION:Our BASICS series is designed as a bi-weekly workshop split into 4 different sessions. Each session will focus on a new technique\, product\, or application for the Laser Cutter/Engraver. Learn how to use design software\, machine controls\, and various materials to create your own custom pieces. You get to take home your new creation at the end of each session! Purchase all four sessions for more making and more savings. All Materials Included Ages 10+ *Any session will satisfy the safety and basic use requirement for Moonlighter members who wish to use the machine on their own. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/laser-cutting-basics-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160206T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T144054Z UID:748-1455262200-1455271200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Attracting Institutional Venture Capital to South Florida DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS OUR SPEAKERS: Travis Milks\, Partner\, Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners Andy Cohen\, VP Corporate Development\, Citrix Lon Otremba\, CEO Bidtellect Karen O’Byrne\, CFO\, Modernizing Medicine Adam Valkin\, Managing Director\, General Catalyst Partners Keynote: Matt Haggman\, Knight Foundation Moderator: Ranjini Chandirakanthan\, Director\, Cassel Salpeter & Co URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/attracting-institutional-venture-capital-to-south-florida/ LOCATION:1395 Brickell Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160206T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T144054Z UID:6277-1455262200-1455271200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Attracting Institutional Venture Capital to South Florida DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS OUR SPEAKERS: Travis Milks\, Partner\, Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners Andy Cohen\, VP Corporate Development\, Citrix Lon Otremba\, CEO Bidtellect Karen O’Byrne\, CFO\, Modernizing Medicine Adam Valkin\, Managing Director\, General Catalyst Partners Keynote: Matt Haggman\, Knight Foundation Moderator: Ranjini Chandirakanthan\, Director\, Cassel Salpeter & Co URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/attracting-institutional-venture-capital-to-south-florida-2/ LOCATION:1395 Brickell Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160218 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:535-1455580800-1455753599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SUP-X™: The Startup Expo DESCRIPTION:A two day international startup conference and expo that will be held at the Broward Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale\, Florida\, on February 16-17\, 2016. The event is expected to draw 1500+ startup and early-stage entrepreneurs\, angel and VC investors and related service providers from throughout North America. SUP-X features nearly 50\,000 SF of exhibit space\, intensive workshops for entrepreneurs led by distinguished subject matter experts\, a special half-day of workshops specifically for women entrepreneurs and women investors\, and unique and exclusive opportunities for investors to meet fellow investors from throughout North America to develop deal flow and partnership opportunities. The event has already been produced for two years\, but has been rebranded and dramatically expanded to attract an international audience. Our organization has partnered with SUP-X™ as we believe the conference has much to offer our community. Confirmed speakers and panelists come from such organizations as Hubspot\, Astia Angels\, Perry Ellis\, Angel Resource Institute\, Comcast\, Crowdfund Capital Advisors\, Angel Capital Association and these groups will share a wealth of information and experiences beneficial to entrepreneurs and investors. SUP-X™ features a Startup Competition with $50\,000 in total cash and prizes and free exhibition opportunities for the top 50 applicants. Applications are being accepted now. Tickets to SUP-X™ are on sale now for $59-$399. The earlybird pricing period ends on 1/15/16. Get your earlybird ticket —> https://www.sup-x.org/register/ SUP-X™ exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are also available from $1\,500 to $50\,000. For additional information on SUP-X™\, please visit the website – https://www.sup-x.org/ – or email SUP-X at info@sup-x.org URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sup-x-the-startup-expo/ LOCATION:1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD\, FORT LAUDERDALE\, FL\, 33316\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160218 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6253-1455580800-1455753599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:SUP-X™: The Startup Expo DESCRIPTION:A two day international startup conference and expo that will be held at the Broward Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale\, Florida\, on February 16-17\, 2016. The event is expected to draw 1500+ startup and early-stage entrepreneurs\, angel and VC investors and related service providers from throughout North America. SUP-X features nearly 50\,000 SF of exhibit space\, intensive workshops for entrepreneurs led by distinguished subject matter experts\, a special half-day of workshops specifically for women entrepreneurs and women investors\, and unique and exclusive opportunities for investors to meet fellow investors from throughout North America to develop deal flow and partnership opportunities. The event has already been produced for two years\, but has been rebranded and dramatically expanded to attract an international audience. Our organization has partnered with SUP-X™ as we believe the conference has much to offer our community. Confirmed speakers and panelists come from such organizations as Hubspot\, Astia Angels\, Perry Ellis\, Angel Resource Institute\, Comcast\, Crowdfund Capital Advisors\, Angel Capital Association and these groups will share a wealth of information and experiences beneficial to entrepreneurs and investors. SUP-X™ features a Startup Competition with $50\,000 in total cash and prizes and free exhibition opportunities for the top 50 applicants. Applications are being accepted now. Tickets to SUP-X™ are on sale now for $59-$399. The earlybird pricing period ends on 1/15/16. Get your earlybird ticket —> https://www.sup-x.org/register/ SUP-X™ exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are also available from $1\,500 to $50\,000. For additional information on SUP-X™\, please visit the website – https://www.sup-x.org/ – or email SUP-X at info@sup-x.org URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/sup-x-the-startup-expo-2/ LOCATION:1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD\, FORT LAUDERDALE\, FL\, 33316\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160210T161648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T161648Z UID:770-1455624000-1455627600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Lunch at The Launch Pad - with TaxFyle! DESCRIPTION:Want to speak to some UM alumns that just raised $1MM for their tech startup? Do you like free food and shirts? Interested in the Miami entrepreneurship scene? Then swing by The Launch Pad on Tuesday at noon! We’re hosting the founders of TaxFyle\, a local tech company that boasts the easiest way to file your taxes. We’ll be serving some free subs and giving out shirts too!  URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/lunch-at-the-launch-pad-with-taxfyle/ LOCATION:1306 Stanford Drive\, #1319\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, US CATEGORIES:TLP Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/21490662149-18622397.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160210T161648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T161648Z UID:6282-1455624000-1455627600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Lunch at The Launch Pad - with TaxFyle! DESCRIPTION:Want to speak to some UM alumns that just raised $1MM for their tech startup? Do you like free food and shirts? Interested in the Miami entrepreneurship scene? Then swing by The Launch Pad on Tuesday at noon! We’re hosting the founders of TaxFyle\, a local tech company that boasts the easiest way to file your taxes. We’ll be serving some free subs and giving out shirts too!  URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/lunch-at-the-launch-pad-with-taxfyle-2/ LOCATION:1306 Stanford Drive\, #1319\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, US CATEGORIES:TLP Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/21490662149-18622397.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:538-1455645600-1455656400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FEDM Presents: Code in the Dark DESCRIPTION:“Code in the Dark is a front-end (HTML\, CSS) competition where each contestant compete to implement a website design given only a screenshot. The catch is that no previews of the results are allowed during the implementation\, and no measuring tools can be used. The winner is decided by the audience.” LOCATION TBA 6:30pm – Food\, drinks\, mingling 7pm – Event begins URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fedm-presents-code-in-the-dark/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160202T143955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143955Z UID:6255-1455645600-1455656400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FEDM Presents: Code in the Dark DESCRIPTION:“Code in the Dark is a front-end (HTML\, CSS) competition where each contestant compete to implement a website design given only a screenshot. The catch is that no previews of the results are allowed during the implementation\, and no measuring tools can be used. The winner is decided by the audience.” LOCATION TBA 6:30pm – Food\, drinks\, mingling 7pm – Event begins URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fedm-presents-code-in-the-dark-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160221 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160213T144144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160213T144144Z UID:792-1455667200-1456012799@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Black Tech Week DESCRIPTION:Black Tech Week goal is to provide an impactful programming around Black History Month. In addition to celebrating innovators of color\, the entire week of events aims to change the narrative surrounding our community and replace it with innovation\, creativity and technology that stretches the trajectory of our community. Blacktech Week’s focus is thinking beyond today and tomorrow in order to build a diverse and connected organization for the diaspora. Blacktech Week will serve as the platform to acknowledge\, celebrate\, and support innovative thought provoking conversations & content by people of color. This week is filled with panel discussions\, pitch competitions\, investor sessions\, youth events\, the Women’s Innovation Brunch\, and amazing parties! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/black-tech-week/ LOCATION:3000 NE 151 Street\, Miami\, 33181\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160221 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160213T144144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160213T144144Z UID:6285-1455667200-1456012799@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Black Tech Week DESCRIPTION:Black Tech Week goal is to provide an impactful programming around Black History Month. In addition to celebrating innovators of color\, the entire week of events aims to change the narrative surrounding our community and replace it with innovation\, creativity and technology that stretches the trajectory of our community. Blacktech Week’s focus is thinking beyond today and tomorrow in order to build a diverse and connected organization for the diaspora. Blacktech Week will serve as the platform to acknowledge\, celebrate\, and support innovative thought provoking conversations & content by people of color. This week is filled with panel discussions\, pitch competitions\, investor sessions\, youth events\, the Women’s Innovation Brunch\, and amazing parties! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/black-tech-week-2/ LOCATION:3000 NE 151 Street\, Miami\, 33181\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:759-1455733800-1455741000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Taxfyle Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Taxfyle is excited to announce the launch of their new app! This Wednesday\, we’ll eat\, drink\, be merry and file our taxes as we karaoke. The founders will take us through a guided tour of the app with a brief Q&A to follow. Access Granted: Selection of small bites Wine\, beer\, champagne or well drink The “Cube” Karaoke stage $10 in Taxfyle bucks Let a CPA file your taxes for you. It’s only fun when it’s done\, so we can get back to the party. Date: Wednesday\, February 17th Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: The Open Stage Club\, 2325 Galiano Street\, Coral Gables\, FL 33134 Speakers: Founders: Richard Lavina\, CEO | Michael Mouriz\, COO | William Sahatdjian\, CTO Parking: Garage entrance on Aragon Ave. ($1/hr) Street parking also available. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/taxfyle-launch-party/ LOCATION:2325 Galiano Street\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Startup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T093853 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:6278-1455733800-1455741000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Taxfyle Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Taxfyle is excited to announce the launch of their new app! This Wednesday\, we’ll eat\, drink\, be merry and file our taxes as we karaoke. The founders will take us through a guided tour of the app with a brief Q&A to follow. Access Granted: Selection of small bites Wine\, beer\, champagne or well drink The “Cube” Karaoke stage $10 in Taxfyle bucks Let a CPA file your taxes for you. It’s only fun when it’s done\, so we can get back to the party. Date: Wednesday\, February 17th Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: The Open Stage Club\, 2325 Galiano Street\, Coral Gables\, FL 33134 Speakers: Founders: Richard Lavina\, CEO | Michael Mouriz\, COO | William Sahatdjian\, CTO Parking: Garage entrance on Aragon Ave. ($1/hr) Street parking also available. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/taxfyle-launch-party-2/ LOCATION:2325 Galiano Street\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Startup END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR