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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!

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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!

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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!

DISTek Logo DISTek Integration, Inc.



SPE Logo Stone Path Engineering, LLC



Surge Logo Surge Law

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.

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