GemCity TECH Mini-Conference

Experience the energy of a tech conference—right here in Dayton, for free! This one-day mini-conference brings together five expert speakers covering great topics in software development, architecture, leadership, and security.

📅 Event Schedule:
🔹 10:00 AM – Guided Networking (Kickstart connections with fellow tech professionals!)
🔹 10:30 AM – Brett Ewing: Ethical Hacking in the Age of AI
🔹 11:15 AM – Brandon Bruno: This is a Promise That You'll Understand Asynchronous Programming with JavaScript
🔹 12:00 PM – Lunch Break (Refuel and chat with speakers & attendees, lunch is NOT provided)
🔹 1:00 PM – Phil Japikse: Leaders Are Made, Not Born
🔹 1:45 PM – Jordan Powell: The Art of Scaling: Nx Strategies for Enterprises
🔹 2:30 PM – Shawn Wallace: Event-driven Architecture, Microservices, and the Cloud
📌 Event Ends at 3:00 PM – Stick around to connect with speakers & attendees!

Why Attend?
✅ Level Up Your Skills – Stay ahead with expert insights on modern tech trends.
✅ Learn Efficiently – Cover multiple topics in one power-packed day.
✅ Expand Your Network – Meet developers, engineers, and tech leaders in your community.

Join us at The Hub in Dayton for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration! Mark your calendar and RSVP now!

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Here’s everything you need to know so you’re ready to make the most of the day:

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⏰ Speakers Will Start Promptly
To ensure the schedule stays on track, we wanted to mention this important note. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and our first speaker kicks things off right at 10:30 AM, so please plan to arrive a little early, find parking, check in, and participate in our guided networking exercise. After the lunch break, we will have our third speaker start promptly at 1:00 PM, so please plan your lunch break accordingly to allow time to return for our first afternoon session. You won’t want to miss any of our great speakers!

🥪 You’re on Your Own for Lunch (But We’ve Got Suggestions!)
Since this is a free and unsponsored event, we want to give the group a heads up that you’ll be on your own for lunch. However, we want to give you the flexibility to grab what works best for you during the lunch break, so we’ve put together a great list of nearby spots (mostly local as we strongly encourage supporting our local businesses and restaurants).
Here's the list to help you plan ahead:
🍴 2–5 Minute Walks

• Table 33 (45 W 4th St) – 2 min walk
• Gather (37 W 4th St) – 2 min walk
• Olive Mediterranean Grill (44 W Third St) – 3 min walk
• Tony & Pete’s (129 E 3rd St) – 5 min walk
• Jollity (127 E 3rd St) – 5 min walk
• Grist (46 W 5th St) – 5 min walk
• Spaghetti Warehouse (36 W 5th St) – 5 min walk
• Salt Block Biscuit Co. (115 E 3rd St) – 5 min walk

🍕 7–10 Minute Walks

• Flying Pizza (223 N Main St) – 7 min walk
• Warped Wing Brewing Co. (26 Wyandot St) – 8 min walk
• Jimmy John’s (220 N Main St) – 8 min walk
• McDonald’s (410 S Main St) – 9 min walk
• Lily’s Dayton (329 E 5th St) – 10 min walk
• Oregon Express (336 E 5th St) – 10 min walk
• Thai 9 (11 Brown St) – 10 min walk

Please keep in mind that DoorDash or any other food delivery service is also a great option, but please be sure to order ahead to allow time for delivery to the Hub.

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🅿️ Parking Tips
We recommend planning ahead for parking to reduce stress the morning of the event. 🔗 Parking Guide
✅ Free Street Parking
Metered street parking is free on Saturdays, so feel free to grab any available spot.
🅿️ Garage Option – Reibold Garage
If you find that there are no available metered street parking spots close to the Hub when you arrive or if you'd prefer the convenience of a parking garage, the Reibold Garage is conveniently located near the Hub, just one block south of it. 🔗 View it on ParkMe
Bus transportation is also available, the bus stop will be at Wright Stop Plaza which is across the street from the Hub.

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Let us know if you have any questions, on our Discord channel, as you're preparing for this event and we'd be happy to answer! Please use this same channel if you’re having trouble finding the location or if the door is locked and you need access the day of the event. We look forward to seeing you soon for a great day of connection, learning, and community! 💻✨