GemCity.TECH Mini Conference

Experience the energy of a tech conference—right here in Dayton, for free! This one-day mini-conference brings together four expert speakers covering great topics in software development, architecture, leadership, and security along with a panel of peers who will be sharing what they do outside of work for their side hustles.

📅 Event Schedule:
🔹 10:00 AM – Networking
🔹 10:30 AM – Taylor Luehrs: What the Customer Actually Meant: Product Ownership and Translating Requirements Into Real Software
🔹 11:15 AM – Evelyn Boettcher: Resolving the I in Team
🔹 12:00 PM – Lunch Break (LUNCH PROVIDED, thanks to our sponsor, Astero Engineering)
🔹 1:00 PM – Ren Estep: 💎 Don't Get Stuck in a Toxic Situationship:
Building Web Experiences for Every Context
🔹 1:45 PM – Sunny Kolattukudy: Dry in the Age of AI
🔹 2:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Side Hustles
📌 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!

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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! 💻✨