There are some awesome events on the calendar for the next few days. These are just a couple of the cool events happening in the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading for more, handpicked from the GeekWire Calendar.
WTIA Tech in Focus – Predictive Analytics
If you cringe at trying to understand how big data is used to produce predictive analytics, this is the meetup for you. Organizers of this event promise you will gain insight into how big data is used to understand customers, as well as thoughts on ways to overcome common obstacles.
- When: March 27@ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
- Where: Context Relevant
- Cost: Free for members, $25 for non-members
Feature Friday at the Dice Cabana
I don’t know about you, but I love hearing about the new geeky innovations out there. Feature Friday is a unique tech event, complete with a demo show. Five companies will have 90 seconds to demo a gadget or feature and then you will vote on your favorite. Sounds like a good one to bring your friends to, as well!
- When: March 28 @ 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Where: Dice Cabana, SURF Incubator
- Cost: Free
Hacker News Seattle Meetup 27
The best way to be a good hacker is to learn from other good hackers! Come listen to Sanjay Parthasarathy (CEO of Indix) and Peter Godman (CEO Qumulo) share their life hacks. Learn how they became successful and what obstacles they faced.
- When: April 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Where: Qumulo + Indix
- Cost: Free
How to Package and Promote Your Service Business
If you could always deliver the right services to the right people at a price they could afford, you’d be set! Most of us need some tips on how to do this to create a successful business so if that is you, come to this event. The event is especially catered to those selling services rather than products.
- When: April 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Where: Swedish Cultural Center
- Cost: $37 to $47
ALM Forum Seattle – Expertise Worth Sharing
If software development and application lifecycle management are your thing, this is your chance to be exposed to industry leaders like Steve Denning, “the Warren Buffett of business communication;” and Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum. Handpicked keynote speakers will teach you how to better understand your application lifecycle, the industry best practices and what tools you should use to implement better designs.
- When: April 1 – April 3
- Where: Washington State Convention Center
- Cost: $100 – $1,595
Reach GeekWire’s Yelena Shtelen at yelena@geekwire.com. Listings for this feature are picked from the GeekWire Calendar, where you can submit free listings for technology-related events in the Pacific Northwest.
