Interested in the tech industry? This week's lineup of events offers a great chance to network and expand your understanding of the field, from tutorials to virtual reality.
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Introduction to DirectX Raytracing
NVIDIA Corporation's Chris Wyman, principal research scientist, Adam Marrs, senior graphics engineer and Juha Sjöholm, senior devtech engineer, present an "Introduction to DirectX Ray Tracing" tutorial tomorrow at the Moscone Center, South Hall.
When: Tuesday, March 19, 2:40-5:40 p.m.
Where: Moscone Center, South Hall, Room #205, 747 Howard St..
Price: Free
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Rebooting Steve Jobs' Legacy
Also on Tuesday, Alta Magazine and Books Inc. presents a conversation exploring the legacy of Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. "Will he be remembered for the iPhone, the company he built, or a daughter he denied fathering?" asks the organizers. Journalist Tom Zito, Apple software developer Andy Hertzfeld and game developer Al Alcorn will discuss Alta's recent story, "Rebooting Steve Jobs."
When: Tuesday, March 19, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Books Inc., 601 Van Ness Ave.
Price: Free
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Okta Girl Geek Dinner
This week's Girl Geek Dinner takes place at Okta, where attendees will "hear lightning talks from Okta girl geeks on product and UX design, working with developers in the field and how to balance security and usability," write the organizers. Stay beyond the discussion for a best practices chat. Drinks and food will be provided. All genders welcome.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Okta HQ, 100 First St., Floor 6.
Price: Free (Cannot attend but add me to your mailing list); $25 (I'm Coming to Dinner! (Regular Ticket))
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VR Mixer 2019
Finally, Silicon Valley Virtual Reality will host the 6th Annual VR Mixer this Wednesday at the Temple Nightclub. "Join the vibrant VR/AR/XR community as we return to our futuristic 20,000 square foot venue," write the organizers. Expect two floors of games, demos and more.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 6:30-11 p.m.
Where: Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard St.
Price: $25 (General Admission). More ticket options available.
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