This week's top 5 Chicago Tech events

by Andreas Rekdal
May 16, 2016

Every week, we bring you the best events in Chicago tech. This week’s list includes a bootcamp info session and a half-day coding workshop for kids. Also worth checking out are the IoT panel put on by

and the digital marketing happy hour at Google Chicago. Read on for details, and check out our events calendar for more events.

Dev Bootcamp May Info Session, May 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Thinking about becoming a developer? At this info session you can learn more about ’s 19-week immersive coding school, meet with staff and alums, and check out the facilities where the magic happens.

Accelerating IoT with Techstars: Chicago, May 17 at 6 p.m.

The Internet of Things vertical is positively booming, and as the technology advances, we’re likely to see more of the devices that surround us become connected. At this panel discussion, representatives from IoT startups and major conglomerates like GE and Bosch will be discussing how IoT is changing industries. There will also be opportunities for networking both before and after.

Chicago Inno’s State of Innovation, May 18 at 1 p.m.

Curious about what Chicago entrepreneurs are working on in their timber loft offices? Or about what local universities and government agencies are doing to support the city’s innovation ecosystem? This two-track conference put on by Chicago Inno explores both of these questions with keynotes, interactive panels, demos and fireside chats.

“Meet the Experts” Happy Hour at Google Chicago, May 19 at 5 p.m.

Struggling to stay up-to-date on digital marketing best practices? On Thursday,

and Chicago are putting on a happy hour event where you can learn more about conversions, mobile strategy, account audits, customer positioning and more — all while sipping on a beverage of your choice.

Junior GOTO —  Coding Workshops for Kids!, May 22 at noon

Know any kids who are curious about coding? This half-day coding workshop offers four different tracks for kids 8-13. Options include HTML, Java, Minecraft modding and an intro to encryption.

Have a great week, and be sure to check out our events calendar for more Chicago tech events!

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