San Diego County, California

Startup Networking in San Diego County

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The Coffee Connection

2026-08-05 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT - Bayrich Development, 801 South Euclid Street #A, Fullerton, CA 92832

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Today, Saturday, August 1

6 events

08/01

8:30 AM

Pacific

Luma

North County AI Coffee Chat

Oceanside - San Diego

AI coffee chat suggests professional networking.

Tech / AI

08/01

9:00 AM

Pacific

Meetup

Future of Work: Social Impact Hackathon

Kiln Rancho Bernardo, San Diego - San Diego$90

Hackathon focused on social impact and AI.

Tech / AINonprofit & Civic

08/01

9:00 AM

Pacific

Luma

San Diego | Claude Impact Lab

San Diego - San Diego

A community event for building with Claude AI is a tech-focused professional networking event.

Tech / AI

08/01

10:00 AM

Pacific

Eventship

Become the Leader Your Team Needs | For Business Owners & Team Leaders

San Diego - San Diego

Leadership workshop for business owners and team leaders.

Multi-Industry

08/01

10:00 AM

Pacific

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North Park Community Fair: Shop North Park

From 29th Stree to Ray Street in North Park, San Diego County - San Diego

Combines a community fair with a job fair component.

Small BusinessMulti-Industry

08/01

1:00 PM

Pacific

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Scratch Challenges Olympics

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Coding workshop aimed at career and educational development.

Tech / AIEducation

Monday, August 3

2 events

08/03

9:00 AM

Pacific

Meetup

Little Italy San Diego Tech Coffee

Portal Coffee, San Diego - San Diego

Informal tech networking and brainstorming coffee meetup.

Tech / AI

08/03

5:30 PM

Pacific

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Programming with Python

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Event is a programming class focused on Python.

Tech / AI

Tuesday, August 4

6 events

08/04

7:30 AM

Pacific

Eventship

Ship Happens: Real Talk for eComm & SaaS Founders

Superbloom Coffee, San Diego - San Diego

Networking for eCommerce and SaaS founders is professional.

Tech / AISmall Business

08/04

7:45 AM

Pacific

chamber

Connect East County

as of April 2026 McGrath Family YMCA 12006 Campo Rd. Spring Valley, CA 91935 *For Confirmation of Location and More Info, please contact Jesslyn Ponce-Dick: 619-838-4633 | [email protected], El Cajon - San DiegoA FREE Chamber Member Benefit!!!

A chamber of commerce networking event for business owners.

Multi-Industry

08/04

9:00 AM

Pacific

chamber

2026 Master's Breakfast!

You are invited to the August 4th, 2026 Master's Breakfast! Our Guest Speaker will be John Ray, his topic will be: Science and the Sabbath Olaf Wieghorst Museum - 131 Rea Avenue - El Cajon, CA Breakfast starts at 9 am, El Cajon - San Diego

A chamber breakfast event featuring a guest speaker.

Multi-Industry

08/04

9:00 AM

Pacific

Meetup

San Diego Tech Coffee - Lestat's-Normal Heights

Lestat's, San Diego - San Diego

Weekly entrepreneur networking event.

Tech / AIStartup

08/04

9:30 AM

Pacific

Eventship

The Activation Room: Creativity, Clarity & Connection - August 4

Ansir Innovation Center, San Diego - San Diego

A session for founders and builders to connect and find clarity.

StartupSmall Business

08/04

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

San Diego AI Showcase #7 (North County) August 2026 (Main theme: Retention)

LVLUP USA, Vista - San Diego

Event for AI founders to share and learn, similar to a startup showcase.

Tech / AI

Wednesday, August 5

11 events

08/05

7:45 AM

Pacific

Eventship

VibeCraft mini-Slop: Burn tokens, Race the clock, & Build something ridiculous

Ansir Innovation Center, San Diego - San Diego

An AI building challenge/workshop for builders.

Tech / AI

08/05

9:00 AM

Pacific

Meetup

San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup

Parfait Paris, San Diego - San Diego

Weekly tech and entrepreneur networking meetup.

Tech / AI

08/05

9:00 AM

Pacific

Eventship

1MCSD - Community leaders present their innovations

Ansir Innovation Center, San Diego - San Diego

Startup presentations and founder pitches for innovation.

Startup

08/05

10:00 AM

Pacific

Luma

Sophos Day Partner

Tijuana - San Diego

Title is ambiguous; likely a tech partner event.

Tech / AI

08/05

10:15 AM

Pacific

Eventship

Curated Conversations

Ansir Innovation Center, San Diego - San Diego

Gathering for founders and builders to share ideas.

Startup

08/05

11:00 AM

Pacific

Meetup

Commercial Construction & Trades Network

Punch Bowl Social, San Diego - San Diego

Industry networking mixer for construction and trades.

Multi-Industry

08/05

11:30 AM

Pacific

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Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Event provides tech help and resources.

Tech / AI

08/05

5:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

AI Happy Hour: drinks and intelligent conversation

Botanica, San Diego - San Diego

Social mixer for discussing AI in a community setting.

Tech / AI

08/05

5:30 PM

Pacific

Luma

The Marketing Team of One | The Future of AI Marketing

San Diego - San Diego

Topic is professional (AI Marketing) but description is empty.

Tech / AIMarketing & Sales

08/05

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

AI Hub Weekly Meetup #1

Aquillius, San Diego - San Diego

AI community series for networking and practical learning.

Tech / AI

08/05

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

Engineering Leadership Meetup

Parakeet Cafe - Del Mar, San Diego - San Diego

Networking meetup for engineering leaders.

Tech / AI

Thursday, August 6

8 events

08/06

10:00 AM

Pacific

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How to Work a Computer

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Event is a tech workshop focused on computer skills.

Tech / AI

08/06

11:30 AM

Pacific

Luma

From Scattered to Streamlined: How to Build One Source of Truth for Your Team

San Diego - San Diego

Workshop/session on business streamlining.

Tech / AISmall Business

08/06

12:00 PM

Pacific

Eventbrite

AI for Revenue — The North San Diego County AI For Business Growth Workshop

Sushi Yama, Escondido - San Diego52.0

Workshop on using AI for business revenue growth.

Tech / AI

08/06

12:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

AI for Revenue, Business Growth & Investing Mastermind / Workshop

Sushi Yama, Escondido - San Diego$47

AI workshop focused on business growth and investing.

Tech / AIFinance & Investing

08/06

4:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

In-N-Out: Money Lessons for Life Science Startups

San Diego - San Diego

Title suggests a workshop/educational lunch for startups.

StartupTech / AI

08/06

6:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

San Diego | Claude Impact Lab

San Diego - San Diego

The event is a community networking event for tech professionals.

Tech / AI

08/06

6:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

Let's Code

San Diego - San Diego

Title implies coding instruction/learning.

Tech / AI

08/06

7:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

Paper Club # 4 - World Models

San Diego - San Diego

Developer community event, likely technical/educational.

Tech / AI

Friday, August 7

7 events

08/07

7:30 AM

Pacific

Eventship

Founder Fridays

Solana Beach - San Diego

Event is a networking meetup for the startup community.

Startup

08/07

9:00 AM

Pacific

Luma

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San Diego - San Diego

Description is very brief; intent is likely tech networking.

Tech / AI

08/07

9:30 AM

Pacific

Meetup

1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup

Cool Down Coffee, Chula Vista - San Diego

The event is a tech coffee meetup for networking and coworking.

Tech / AI

08/07

9:30 AM

Pacific

Meetup

1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup

Cool Down Coffee, Chula Vista - San Diego

Networking meetup for entrepreneurs and tech community.

Tech / AIStartup

08/07

9:30 AM

Pacific

Meetup

1ST FRIDAYS South Bay San Diego Tech Coffee Meetup

Cool Down Coffee, Chula Vista - San Diego

Informal networking event for the tech and startup community.

Tech / AIStartup

08/07

10:00 AM

Pacific

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Tecnología Básica--Horario de Clases / Tech Help Classes

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Educational workshop for basic computer and digital skills.

Tech / AI

08/07

10:30 AM

Pacific

chamber

Latino Business Group Meeting

Location varies and will be announced monthly, Escondido - San DiegoFREE!!

Chamber of Commerce business group meeting for networking.

Multi-Industry

Monday, August 10

2 events

AI Town Hall

2026-08-10 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT - Kiln Rancho Bernardo, 17190 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92128

08/10

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pacific

Builders & BackersPriority

AI Town Hall

Kiln Rancho Bernardo, San Diego - San Diego

Audience-driven AI town hall at Kiln Rancho Bernardo. Submit questions, vote on what matters, and help shape what the experts cover.

Multi-Industry

08/10

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

AI Townhall - Ask & Vote on Questions! presented by Wallabi

Kiln Ranch Bernardo, San Diego - San Diego

The event is focused on AI with expert panels and audience interaction, indicating a professional intent.

Tech / AI

Tuesday, August 11

3 events

08/11

5:30 PM

Pacific

Eventship

Hussein's North County SD Startup Mixer - August 2026

Culture Brewing, Solana Beach - San Diego

Startup mixer for founders and investors.

Startup

08/11

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

Know Your Phase: The Startup Lifecycle Masterclass with Gregory Shepard

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, San Diego - San Diego

Masterclass on startup lifecycle phases.

Startup

08/11

6:30 PM

Pacific

Eventbrite

San Diego Business Mixer August 2026

Town and Country Resort, San Diego - San Diego0.0

Event is a business networking mixer.

Multi-Industry

Wednesday, August 12

4 events

08/12

11:30 AM

Pacific

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Digital Navigator one-on-one assistance

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

One-on-one tech assistance and training.

Tech / AI

08/12

5:00 PM

Pacific

chamber

Business Mixer at Coomber Craft Wines Vista

Coomber Craft Wines Vista 344 Main St. Vista, CA 92084, Vista - San DiegoMembers: $10 Future Members: $40

A Chamber of Commerce business networking mixer.

Multi-Industry

08/12

5:30 PM

Pacific

Meetup

Cheers Oceaneers: Miramar College Engineering Club: RoboSub 2026 Overview

Quantum Brewing, San Diego - San Diego

Event is a networking event for engineering and tech enthusiasts.

Tech / AI

08/12

7:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

AI Mavericks Conference

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, San Diego - San Diego

A conference focused on AI implementation and business strategy for leadership.

Tech / AIStartup

Thursday, August 13

6 events

08/13

2:00 AM

Pacific

Eventship

SD Networking Events August 2026 Business Networking Mixer

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego - San Diego

The event is a business networking mixer for professionals and entrepreneurs.

Multi-Industry

08/13

9:00 AM

Pacific

Eventship

Community Coworking Day at Kiln RB

Kiln, San Diego - San Diego

The event is a coworking day with a professional community focus.

Tech / AI

08/13

10:00 AM

Pacific

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How to Work a Computer

San Diego Public Library, San Diego - San Diego

Computer skills training workshop.

Tech / AI

08/13

6:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

SD IEEE Consultants' Network: AUGUST "Away Game" -INCOSE Summer Social

Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse (Carmel Mountain Ranch), San Diego - San Diego

Networking event for consultants and engineers.

Tech / AI

08/13

6:30 PM

Pacific

Luma

Bits in Bio x Phare Bio: Getting Under the Hood of AI Drug Discovery

San Diego - San Diego

Focuses on AI application in biotech/drug discovery.

Tech / AIHealth & Wellness

08/13

7:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

Executive Dinner: Leveraging AI Agents

San Diego - San Diego

Executive dinner for AI transformation leaders.

Tech / AI

Friday, August 14

1 event

08/14

8:00 AM

Pacific

Eventship

First Friday Founders Hike - August 2026

Torrey Pines Gliderport, San Diego - San Diego

Networking hike for startup founders and funders.

Startup

Saturday, August 15

2 events

08/15

12:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

Weekend Function() { Software Developer Meetup }

1495 Pacific Hwy #300, San Diego - San Diego

Developer meetup with networking and presentations.

Tech / AI

08/15

12:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

Weekend Function(): Cloudflare Deploys { Software Developer Meetup }

San Diego - San Diego

Software developer meetup is a professional tech event.

Tech / AI

Sunday, August 16

1 event

08/16

11:00 AM

Pacific

Luma

Core Coffee – Encinitas Edition ☀️

Encinitas - San Diego

Tech meetup for developers.

Tech / AI

Monday, August 17

1 event

08/17

8:00 AM

Pacific

Eventbrite

2026 Navy Gold Coast Premier Procurement Expo-INDUSTRY REGISTRATION

San Diego Convention Center, San Diego - San Diego

Large scale procurement expo for small businesses.

Small BusinessMulti-Industry

Tuesday, August 18

4 events

08/18

4:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

SIMBIOSYX: Matching Startups with Verified Experts to Fuel Innovation

Aquillius, San Diego - San Diego

Event focuses on connecting startups with experts using AI.

Tech / AIStartup

08/18

6:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

2026 San Diego Tech Beer!!

Deft Brewing, San Diego - San Diego

Tech networking mixer for founders and entrepreneurs.

Tech / AIStartup

08/18

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

2026 San Diego Tech Beer!!

Deft Brewing, San Diego - San Diego

Tech networking mixer for founders and entrepreneurs.

Tech / AIStartup

08/18

6:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

OFFLINE SD

San Diego - San Diego

Targeted at founders and entrepreneurs for connection, though with a casual vibe.

Startup

Wednesday, August 19

2 events

08/19

5:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

SD Networking Events - August 2026 Business Showcase Expo

University Club San Diego, San Diego - San Diego

Large business showcase expo featuring panels and lead generation opportunities.

Multi-Industry

08/19

7:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

San Diego Arduino Enthusiasts

Steal and Escape, National City - San Diego

Technical hardware development and networking group.

Tech / AI

Thursday, August 20

4 events

08/20

9:30 AM

Pacific

Eventbrite

Cafecito Latino Business Networking en Español North County - San Marcos

El Kafecito, San Marcos - San Diego

Informal business networking event for the Latino community.

Small BusinessMulti-Industry

08/20

4:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

Building for Good Hackathon

San Diego - San Diego

A hackathon focused on AI and data science is a professional/tech event.

Tech / AI

08/20

6:00 PM

Pacific

Luma

The AI Collective

San Diego - San Diego

Title is vague but tags indicate AI/Tech focus.

Tech / AI

08/20

6:00 PM

Pacific

Meetup

Creating Custom WordPress Plugins with AI

Ansir Coworking, San Diego - San Diego

Technical workshop on AI and WordPress development.

Tech / AI

Friday, August 21

2 events

08/21

6:30 AM

Pacific

Eventship

SD Founders Surf - August 21, 2026

San Elijo State Beach, Encinitas - San Diego

Networking event specifically for founders and investors.

Startup

08/21

8:30 AM

Pacific

Eventship

SD Defense Tech Meetup

Downtown Works - Coworking Office Space Mission Valley, San Diego - San Diego

Industry-specific networking meetup for defense tech.

Tech / AI

Thursday, August 27

1 event

08/27

6:00 PM

Pacific

Eventship

Beyond the AI Hype: Turning Artificial Intelligence into a Profitable Business Strategy

Cowork + Connect | Coworking Space San Diego, San Diego - San Diego

Presentation on AI business strategy for professionals.

Tech / AI

Friday, August 28

1 event

Kiln Rancho Bernardo Mixer

2026-08-28 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PT - Kiln Rancho Bernardo, 17190 Bernardo Center Drive Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92128

08/28

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Pacific

Builders & BackersPriority

Kiln Rancho Bernardo Mixer

Kiln Rancho Bernardo, San Diego - San Diego

A signature Builders & Backers Network mixer at Kiln Rancho Bernardo. Real conversations, new connections, future collaborations, and drinks covered.

Multi-Industry

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