👋 Welcome

Welcome

A local community for tech-minded professionals who believe deep conversations are better with a drink in hand.

We’re a curated meetup group based on Chicago’s North Shore, focused on real-world applications of Data, Analytics, AI, and Product Development. Whether you’re designing systems, shipping code, or shaping strategy, if you like nerding out about how things actually work (not just the hype), you’re in the right place.

Bradley Golden explaining ‘Vibe Coding’ at Beermiscuous in Highwood, IL

Why We Exist

It all started with a simple post looking for others who wanted to talk tech over coffee. The response was overwhelming. Clearly, there was unmet demand for a meetup that goes beyond buzzwords and brings substance, candor, and camaraderie to the forefront.

We now meet monthly, typically weeknights after bedtime, at local breweries, bars, and cafés. Every session features:

• Live demos or walkthroughs (tools, use cases, battle scars)
• Lessons from failure, not just success
• Cross-industry perspectives you won’t find in a podcast
• And yes, sometimes a whiteboard

Who It’s For

We’re professionals across industries, from Big Tech and startups to law, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, united by a desire to learn, share, and question the status quo.

If your work touches tech and you’re serious about understanding how it’s applied in the real world, you’ll feel right at home.

“Less about abstract AI philosophy, more about practical takeaways and shared experiences.”

Initial meeting at Broken Tee Brewery in Highwood, IL

How to Join and Get Involved

1. Subscribe to explore upcoming events and stay in the loop: Sign Up
2. Follow us on LinkedIn for speaker announcements, highlights, and nerdy banter: LinkedIn
3. Get involved by volunteering to host, present, or help organize: Learn More
4. Questions: Email [email protected]

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