The tech community is better when people get together and create new things. Each week, we bring you the best events happening around Chicago. This week, there are events to get you motivated for your next project, a seminar about what life as a coder is really like and a social media course for tech startups. Be sure to check out our full events calendar for all the tech events in the area and read on for more details on the best of them below.
#100DaysOfCommits Kickoff Party, August 1 at 6 p.m.
Sometimes, you may have a killer idea in your head but lack the motivation to actually built it. With #100DaysOfCommits, you can work alongside hundreds of other coders bringing their ideas to life through code. At the event, you’ll hear about motivation techniques and project ideas.
A Day In the Life of a Jr. Web Developer, August 2 at 6 p.m.
Coding has become a glamorous job to some, but knowing what really goes on instead of relying on what you see in “The Social Network” or on “Silicon Valley” can really help you feel secure in your career decision. With this event, you can hear from real developers about the day-to-day life of a web programmer. And if that sounds good, you can also learn how to take your first steps into the world of coding.
Land a Job You Love Breakfast, August 3 at 7 a.m.
Tech firms may be hungry for new developers, but finding the right job for you isn’t always easy. With this breakfast session, you can learn what steps you need to take to get on your dream career path, from taking the right courses in a coding bootcamp program to using your network to find the right job for you.
VC Access - For Entrepreneurs & Investors, August 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Sometimes, all you need to get the ball rolling on a great partnership is a simple conversation. Landing the right investment often depends on more than just a simple business plan. Investors also provide more than funds, often giving you direction at some of the most crucial parts of your startup’s growth. This event lets you mingle with people who could one day help you build your business into an empire.
Create the Social Media Your Brand Deserves, August 4 at 6 p.m.
A great social media strategy can do a lot. Sure, you can potentially reach new customers with a viral tweet, but the real power comes with communicating with the fans you already have. You can promote new products and features, respond to service outages or even highlight cool projects your product enabled. With this two-hour course, you’ll learn how to manage social media for a growing company that probably doesn’t have a social media budget.
Be sure to check out our full events calendar for more tech events going on in Chicago!
