With the National Christmas Tree lighting last week and this weekend’s snow, it certainly feels like we’re in the holiday season. That’s even more apparent with some technology holiday parties in the works for this week. In addition to the parties, there are some other interesting tech events on the calendar. Below are the ones that caught our eye, and you can see a full listing of the week’s happenings at DC Tech Events. Have a great week!
Monday, December 7
7:00 pm
DC Area Online News Association December Meetup: At this month’s meetup, Jim Brady - a former executive editor of WashingtonPost.com - will talk about his new venture creating a local news site for the company behind Politico.
Tuesday, December 8
7:00 pm
Refresh Rockville: Overview of Intellectual Property Law and Contracts: Are you a a freelancer, or do you want to make sure you’re in good shape legally? This month’s Refresh meetup will feature a discussion on the basics of intellectual property, what people in the creative business need to know, and how to best manage contracts with clients and contractors.
Friday, December 11
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday)
LatISM DC: Are you trying to reach out to Latinos online, or happen to know a lot about using social media? This event will bring together both sets of people to discuss ways to reach out to the Latino population using social media.
Saturday, December 12
4:30 - 8:30 pm
Wii Love Mario Kart Championship: Have some mad Mario Kart skills? The nclud team is hosting a tournament to determine who is the very best player. Stop by to watch some video games and pre-party ahead of their holiday fest later in the night.
8:00 pm - late night
“A Better Holiday” Party 2.0: nclud is throwing a holiday party, featuring “web geek’ing, Mario Kart driving, ping-pong playing, wine guzzling, eggnog sipping, awkward sweater wearing, mistletoe seeking, wifi’ed up, beer-pong challenging”. All are welcome, and the party goes all night.
Sunday, December 13
2:00 - 5:00 pm
HacDC Kit Build - Game of Life: HacDC is hosting this event to build small versions of Conway’s Game of Life, with each board built able to be connect to others to make a larger simulation. Check out what to expect on the event’s site, and stop by if you want to get in on the action.