Hardware Hangout - May 2025
Date: May 8th, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Place: Maple Studios: 1207 Maple Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Join us for the upcoming Hardware Hangout back at Maple Studios in May!
The theme for this Hardware Hangout event is Open Source and IP. Matthew Nuzum is a self-proclaimed “geeky lawyer” who has volunteered to chat with us about managing legal and technology risks. Come ready to learn about the legal side of building tech!
Registration below.
Event Highlights
- Technical Talk: Learn legal considerations for Open Source and IP.
- Networking: Mingle with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and forge valuable connections.
- Project Share: Bring your latest projects or ideas to spur conversations, or simply be inspired by others. Don’t worry, we won’t make anyone perform a show-and-tell!
Who Should Come?
- Embedded software developers
- Firmware developers
- Electronics and electrical engineers
- Electronics and robotics hobbyists
- Product designers
- Automation engineers and techs
- Supporters of the industry
- Those looking to work in or hire people in the industry
Event Agenda
- 4:30 - Arrive, park, grab refreshments
- 5:00 - Tech Talk & Open Discussion: Open Source and IP
- 5:45 - Share projects and mingle
- 6:30 - Wrap up and take off
Reserve Your Spot
RSVP in the link below!
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors!
Parking
Off-street parking is available in the Maple Studios parking lots, shown below. Additional parking can be found at the city lot at 14th and Maple. Please do not park in the grass.
Use the door nearest the overhead doors to enter the building.