Orlando Tech Meetups

Orlando Tech Meetups

Coding C# with C#

via ONETUG – Orlando .NET User Group

This session will review the basics of C# Roslyn Analyzers, Roslyn Code Fixes, and Source Generators, which are features built into C# for codifying code. It will also discuss the pros and cons of these features to understand when it is beneficial to automate code writing.

  • WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
  • WHERE: Tech Hub, 36 W. Pine St · Orlando, FL

DevOps Lean Coffee

via Orlando DevOps (Hosted by Mike B. and Felipe)

Come prepared with some ideas or just listen in. Lean Coffee is a quick Kanban style of organizing technical discussions for 10-15 people across many topics. We’ll start discussing and voting on the topics by 7:15 and go until we run out (or we’re past closing time). All are welcome, whether you’re currently working full-time in DevOps or are just passively curious. Join us on ODevs Discord if you have question or just want to chat.

  • WHEN: Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
  • WHERE: Lazy Moon – East Colonial, 1011 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

OrlandoPreneur Monthly Startup Happy Hour!

via Rupert M. and Natalia D. (OrlandoPreneur™)

This is a monthly networking happy hour for entrepreneurs, small business owners, mentors, and investors in Orlando’s startup community. Attendees can connect, learn, and grow, potentially increasing their chances of success. The first drink is on the organizers.

  • WHEN: Monday, October 19, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT (occurs every 3rd Monday of the month until December 17, 2029)
  • WHERE: PBR Cowboy Bar – Orlando, 9101 International Dr #2220, Orlando, FL 32819, USA

Change Tracking in SQL Server 2025: Exploring Change Event Streaming vs CDC

via DBA Fundamentals Group

Need to ship row level data changes for processing downstream? Change Data Capture (CDC) used to be the go-to option. But now there’s a new choice with SQL Server 2025: Change Event Streaming (CES). Come and learn about their architectures as well as the pros and cons of each. Leave knowing which is going to work best for your scenario.

  • WHEN: Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
  • WHERE: Online event

1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup

via Erik D. (1 Million Cups – Orlando)

A weekly educational meetup for entrepreneurs and small business supporters. Entrepreneurs present their business ideas for 6 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of feedback and questions from attendees. This week features Latorra Garland of the Jacob Way Organization and Nitin Icchpunani of OmniCore Hub.

  • WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
  • WHERE: UCF Executive Development Center Downtown, 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801 (also referred to as TechHub Orlando)

Space Coast Devs Monthly Meetup

via Space Coast Devs

Join Space Coast Devs every third Wednesday at Protowork Studio for casual networking, followed by presentations, lightning talks, tech topics, or project updates.

  • WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
  • WHERE: Protowork Studio, 575 S Wickham Rd Ste G, West Melbourne, FL

Entrepreneurship in the age of AI: Panel and Discussion

via Orlando Innovation League

Join the Orlando Innovation League for a panel and discussion with Rob Panepinto and Ken Hall to learn how founders are navigating entrepreneurship in the age of AI, where AI offers an edge, where hype falls short, and what they would do if starting a company today. After the panel, break into roundtables for guided discussions and networking.

  • WHEN: Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
  • WHERE: Credo Conduit, 1001 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL

Hacktoberfest 2026 Orlando

via Orlando Developers Meetup (Hosted by Caitlin A.)

Join Orlando Devs for a Hacktoberfest 2026 meetup! This session will focus on skills and tools for open-source contribution and preview the hackathon for Central Florida Devfest. Hacktoberfest 2026 emphasizes high-value, meaningful learning, especially with open artificial intelligence, focusing on open-weight models, open-source agents, and fine-tuning models.

  • WHEN: Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
  • WHERE: Worth, 1550 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792, USA

Virtual “Show and Tell” of Projects by the Community

via GDG G.Google Developer Group Central Florida

Ready to showcase your creativity and ingenuity? Want to see what fun, cool, and innovative projects community members are working on? Then get ready for our Monthly Creative Exchange! This is your chance to: Showcase Your Craft, The Creative Exchange.

  • WHEN: Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
  • WHERE: Online event


Learn more at DevFestFlorida.com

AI | Mobile | Web | Cloud | Community

DevFest Florida Hackathon is a community-run hackathon experience aimed to bring technologists, developers, students, tech companies, and speakers together in one location to learn, discuss and experiment with technology.

Reserve your spot for the hackathon while space is available. EventBrite

LaunchPad 226 Retreat Space

Plan your family retreat at Launchpad226 in beautiful Cocoa Beach, FL. Or perhaps a winter getaway, spring break, or pre/post cruise beach rental! ️️
Learn more at LaunchPad226.com.