What we’re about
The Bay Area has countless tech meet-ups and events, but where's all the hardware love? We want to bring together a strong community of folks eager to build businesses with physical products in Oakland and the larger East Bay. Whether you're an engineer, designer, CEO, investor, or anyone interested in being a part of the hardware eco-system, come join us and let's create an amazing addition to the tech scene in the Bay Area.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Oakland Hardware Meetup Tour with DOER MarineDOER Marine, Alameda, CA
Hardware Meetups happen across 30+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to network and learn from each other.
The Oakland Hardware Meetup is back in action with 3X the leadership, and 5X the community size!
This time... we're diving deep with DOER Marine! (Deep Ocean Exploration and Research)
Get a chance to tour the mfg hangar where DOER Marine's President Liz Taylor will talk through the latest advancements in their manned and unmanned deep ocean explorers, and what opportunities continue to grow in Ocean Tech.
Then, after the tour and chat, we're going across the street to Almanac Brewing after 7pm! Meet local product builders, and tell others what you're working on.
There will be an open mic to announce your projects, and community interests after the tour at DOER.
Agenda
6:15pm - Tour starts! Please arrive ahead of this time. Follow signs to entrance.7pm - Community Open Mic.
7:30pm - End the evening at https://almanacbeer.com/Almanac Brewery across the street!
Thank you to our hosts, for bringing us this event.- DOER Marine's mission is to be a leader in the exploration of the world’s underwater realms. They aim to provide working access to the ocean through responsible and sustainable design, manufacture, and deployment of cutting edge submersibles and related technologies. DOER was founded in 1992 by Dr. Sylvia Earle as Deep Ocean Exploration and Research, a marine consulting firm.
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