The tech scene is blooming with these 26 community events in April

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The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” isn’t just about precipitation and plants — it’s about how activity in the present can yield results in the future. If you want your garden to grow, you have to water it, and if you want your skills, knowledge and network to grow, you have to get out there and make it happen.

Luckily, there’s a downpour of opportunities this month, including info sessions on the latest industry trends, conferences with experts and leaders, casual gatherings for networking and more. Explore this roundup to see what’s available, then make your plan and get ready to meet your community. Who knows — the seeds you plant this month might grow into something beautiful.

Check out the links below and browse the Technical.ly company directory for more info on the host orgs, and for more local tech community events (or to promote your own), visit Technical.ly’s Events board.

Thursday, Apr. 3

• FDA Modernization: Opportunities for patient impact and economic development — “Each new drug requires over 15 years and $2 billion to evolve from the earliest stages of research to ultimate approval for use in patients. New tools — including AI models for drug discovery, bioprinting of organoids, and organs-on-a-chip promise to reduce the cost and timeline, although they have not yet been integrated into the regulatory pathway for medical products. The FDA Modernization Act of 2022 opened the door to the use of cutting-edge platforms in clinical and nonclinical development, providing a generational opportunity for innovators and ecosystem builders alike. Join panelists as they discuss the patient impact and the economic development opportunities made possible thanks to FDA Modernization.” Hosted by University of Maryland BioPark.

Friday, Apr. 4

• Biotechnology Sprint Student Showcase — “Come see the final projects of our FirstHand™ Biotechnology Sprint high school students! With guidance from ThermoFisher mentors, students will prepare and deliver a sales pitch for a biotechnology instrument, supply, or reagent that they used during the semester. All are welcome!” Hosted by University City Science Center.

Monday, Apr. 7

• 39th International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI39) — “Get ready for InBIA’s 39th International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI39), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Join entrepreneur support professionals from all over the globe to connect, explore new strategies, share best practices, learn about current trends and gather tools and resources. Peer-led sessions will focus on relevant topics, expert keynotes will share inspiring insights, and local ecosystem leaders will showcase their programs.” Hosted by International Business Innovation Association with support from University City Science Center and Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

Tuesday, Apr. 8

• TEDCO’s DefTech Monthly Office Hours — “Come to the office hours to discuss how DefTech can support your business by leveraging cutting-edge technology, facilities, equipment, and expertise found in the Maryland Department of Defense Labs.” Hosted by TEDCO.
• Artificial Intelligence in the Context of M&A Transactions — “Join Doneld Shelkey and Ben Klaber as they provide a summary of significant market trends in M&A in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.

Wednesday, Apr. 9

• PitchMasters — “At this virtual, workshop-style event, companies seeking to become ‘pitch-perfect’ will present their investor decks to the group and receive feedback to help refine their pitch before they go in front of investors. This is a great opportunity for companies to get ready for that ‘ask.’ Founders receive 6 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes of feedback.” Hosted by NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.
• Challenges to AI and Cyber Resiliency with the Emergence of DeepSeek — “We will discuss the legal implications of DeepSeek, the new open source large language model from China.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.

Thursday, Apr. 10

• Bitcoin, The Best ESG Asset? — “Partner Hubert de Vauplane and Hugo Bordet co-created The Bitcoin Pro Club, a space for professionals to discuss bitcoin. For the Club’s next event titled ‘Bitcoin, the Best ESG Asset?’ on April 10, 2025 and during Paris Blockchain Week, we are delighted to welcome M. Daniel Batten, who will share with us his expertise on the environmental challenges associated with Bitcoin. This exclusive event, organized by Sia Partners, Paymium, and Morgan Lewis, is designed for finance professionals passionate about bitcoin.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.
• SEC Focus on the Life Sciences Industry — “With any administration change will come new regulatory considerations across the life sciences industry. Join Morgan Lewis partners and former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff Kelly Gibson and Carolyn Welshhans as they share some of their institutional knowledge as relates to the workings and priorities of the SEC for 2025.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.

Tuesday, Apr. 15

• Benjamin H. Kohl Social Justice Lecture Series: Dr. Marianna Pavlovskaya – Seeing Solidarity Cities and What They Do for Urban Communities — “Please join us for the Benjamin H. Kohl Social Justice Lecture Series. This year’s speaker will be Dr. Marianna Pavlovskaya (Professor of Geography at Hunter College and the CUNY Graduate Center).” Hosted by Temple University Geography and Urban Studies. 

Wednesday, Apr. 16

• PCI Ventures Office Hours with Yi-Yen Chen (Virtual) — “Meet virtually with a member of the PCI Ventures team to discuss your business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance.” Hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.

Thursday, Apr. 17

• Tech Thursdays Spring Fling — “Get ready for Tech Thursdays Spring Fling! Join us for an after work party filled with networking, tech trivia, and fun at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Riverfront location 2nd Floor) on Thursday, April 17, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM.” Hosted by Tech Council of Delaware.
• Women in Bio: Non-Dilutive Funding for MedTech Innovators: SBIRs and Beyond — “Federal Agencies invest millions of dollars to support medical innovations annually, directly or through their partners. Most innovators are only familiar with SBIR/STTR programs from a few agencies. However, numerous federal programs provide funding to help companies de-risk early product development and navigate the proverbial ‘valley of death.’ How do you navigate this federal funding space to identify the right opportunities for your technology and team?” Hosted by Amplify MedTech with support from TEDCO.

Saturday, Apr. 19

• PCI Ventures Office Hours with Melisa Lopez-Anton (Virtual) — “Meet virtually with a member of the PCI Ventures team to discuss your business questions on topics ranging from company formation and legal agreements to benefits and insurance.” Hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.

Tuesday, Apr. 22

• GIS Poster Session and Capstone Presentations — “Graduating students in the Professional Science Master’s in Geographic Information Systems present the work completed in their culminating capstone experience. Students from Health Data Analysis and Census Analysis with GIS will present their final projects in a poster session.” Hosted by Temple University Geography and Urban Studies.
• My Next Raise Founder Funder Investor Event — “We are thrilled to announce our fifth My NEXT Raise Early Stage Founder Funder Event! Startups that are “investor ready” and raising a current round of Seed to Series A funding may apply to be selected for 1:1 speed dating investor meetings (in person only) from 1 to 4pm on Tuesday April 22d at Shulman Rogers Offices in Park Potomac MD. Also during this time, several workshops will be hosted by My NEXT Raise Trusted Partners on a variety of topics critical to startup success.” Hosted by NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.

Wednesday, Apr. 23

• 2025 Tech & Sourcing Philadelphia Summit Business – Transformation and the Digital Leap Forward — “Join Morgan Lewis and your colleagues in the region for our 2025 Tech & Sourcing Philadelphia Summit. This year we are expanding the agenda to allow more time for exploring issues that are top-of-mind for technology and sourcing lawyers. The summit will kick off with an hour of AI and ethics, followed by three hours of interactive presentations and workshops by market leaders in the technology and privacy fields. We will wrap up the day with a reception to allow attendees to connect with friends, old and new.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.

Thursday, Apr. 24

• Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur — “CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events, with the greatest number of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels.” Hosted by CONNECTpreneur with partnership from NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers. 
• 1Philadelphia Spring Meetup — “We’re back with another 1PHL Meetup on April 24th! Join us at Indy Hall for an evening packed with networking, inspiring ideas, and incredible energy as we connect Philly’s tech ecosystem. Not only will this be a chance to connect with Philly’s thriving tech scene, but get a special sneak peek at what’s in store for Philly Tech Week. Grab a drink, network with other technologists, and most importantly make connections!” Hosted by 1Philadelphia.
• Data Center Bytes: Cybersecurity, Privacy and National Security — “Join us for Data Center Bytes, an insightful webinar series exploring the critical legal and operational considerations shaping the data center landscape. This series will address key legal issues, industry trends, and challenges impacting development, operations, and strategic growth in the ever-evolving data center ecosystem. Whether you’re a developer, operator, investor, or industry stakeholder, these sessions will offer invaluable perspectives to help with navigating complex legal frameworks and emerging industry trends.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.
• Tech Founders Tax Insights with Withum — “Join Withum’s Founders & Tech Executives Practice on April 24th for our Tech Founders Tax Insights webinar that will delve into several critical topics within the tech industry.” Hosted by Withum.

Friday, Apr. 25

• Founders Q&A with Anthony Millin — ““An open session for founders to ask serial entrepreneur, venture capital partner, startup attorney, and Founder of NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers Anthony Millin questions about launching and growing a company.” Hosted by NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers.

Sunday, Apr. 27

• 2025 MEDA Annual Conference — “The 2025 MEDA Annual Conference will explore collaboration across Maryland’s regions, highlighting ways to strengthen regional partnerships, leverage collective resources, and develop innovative strategies that benefit the state as a whole.” Hosted by Maryland Economic Development Association with support from TEDCO.

Wednesday, Apr. 30

• TEDCO’s Investment Open Forum —  “Come to the Open Forum to discuss topics related to venture capital investing and learn more about the TEDCO Investment Funds.” Hosted by TEDCO.
• Cellicon Valley ’25: The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies — “The fourth biennial Cellicon Valley ’25: The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies, presented by Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will take place from April 30 to May 2, 2025.” Hosted by Penn Center for Innovation.
• Business Operations: The Convergence of Digital Solutions and BPO — “With digital solutions enabling critical business operations and processes across the enterprise, traditional business process outsourcing (BPO) is converging with information technology outsourcing. Join us to break down how digital solutions are transforming the way companies are outsourcing.” Hosted by Morgan Lewis.

Looking to get out more in your local tech community? Explore the Technical.ly company directory to learn about orgs making moves in the ecosystem and the Technical.ly Events Board to find opportunities to connect.