Nerd Nite Orlando s10e05
Schedule
Thu Feb 09 2023 at 07:00 pm
Location
Stardust Video & Coffee | Orlando, FL
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Nerd Nite Orlando returns to the legendary Stardust Video & Coffee on Thursday, February 9thGuest speakers: Ian Cole, Eliza Juliano, & Shaun Marshall
PRESENTATION #1:
"Making Friends In Orlando" by Ian Cole
Ian’s nerdy friends make fighting robots, costumes for wheelchairs, giant cosplays, tiny electric race cars, and much more. Hear their stories and learn how you can choose your own adventure to make new friends in Orlando while making the world a little better along the way!
Ian Cole is an avid learner who has spent his career working at the intersection of technology, marketing and leadership in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. In his role as the Chief Innovation Officer for Give Kids The World (GKTW) in Central Florida, Ian is responsible for the creation and execution of initiatives designed to deliver unforgettable experiences for critically-ill children and their families. This includes major capital and construction projects around the 89-acre campus and technology functions including end-user computing, software applications, security, and entertainment / show technology.
As part of his community service, Ian has also founded and led several non-profits related to STEM / STEAM education including The Maker Effect Foundation (Orlando, FL), where he currently serves on the board and as part of the production team for Maker Faire Orlando and the leadership committee of MakerFX Makerspace (Orlando, FL). He was recognized for his role in Maker community leadership by the White House in 2016. Ian received his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Florida State University, and his Master of Business Administration from Crummer School of Business at Rollins College.
PRESENTATION #2:
“The Secret Lives of Cities: How Theory, Culture, and Accident Shape the Places Where We Live, Work, and Play” by Eliza Harris Juliano
Eliza Harris Juliano is an urban planner and advocate for better cities. She serves on the board of Bike/Walk Central Florida, is a former board member with the Congress for New Urbanism, and provides professional planning services at Kimley-Horn. You can find her on twitter at @myurbangen.
PRESENTATION #3: “Buhurt: Don’t Get Hurt, Medieval Armored Combat as a Sport" by Shaun Marshall
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Where is it happening?
Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E Winter Park Rd,Orlando,FL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
