SWE GGS FY26 Leadership Team Info Session
Are you interested in getting more involved with SWE this year and growing your leadership skills? SWE Golden Gate is looking for people to join our leadership team for the coming fiscal year from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026! Join this info session to learn more about what roles we have available and the responsibilities involved!
We can’t wait to see you there!
When: April 30 2025, 6 – 7 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/pb6gs58t
Unlocking Product Management: A 3-part series
📢 Join SWE GGS for a three-part virtual learning series called “Unlocking Product Management!”
This informative series will provide a comprehensive introduction to product management, explore the impact of AI in decision-making, and offer a roadmap for engineers interested in transitioning into this exciting field.
🚀 Series Breakdown:
Registration links to each session in bio!
🔹 Session 1: Product Management 101 – A deep dive into the fundamentals of product management, including key responsibilities, workflows, and collaboration between cross-functional teams.
🔹 Session 2: The Role of AI in Product Management – An exploration of how AI is transforming product development, enhancing customer insights, automating decision-making, and optimizing product roadmaps.
🔹 Session 3: Transitioning from Engineering to Product Management – A step-by-step guide to making the shift, covering essential skills, career paths, and strategies for breaking into the field.
Who Should Attend? Engineers, technical professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how product management operates in today’s AI-driven world.
Find all RSVP links on our Lu.ma page!
Hike in the Redwoods with SWE GGS
Get your daily steps in and connect with fellow SWE GGS members at our upcoming social hike in the redwoods! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or just looking for a relaxing stroll, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and recharge with some fresh air.
When: May 3 2025, 10 AM – 12 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/sbemn9bu
Trivia Night @ Mad Oak!
SWE, NSBE, AISES, SHPE and NAWIC invite our professional members to a night of socializing and friendly competition at Mad Oak Bars Trivia Night on May 6th, 2025 from 7PM to 9PM. Our organizations have reserved the roof deck where we will be able to order drink and food options from the menu. Please arrive a little early to form your trivia teams with new friends, and engage in some trivia rounds from the roof!
*Please note that due to NBA play-off season, if the Warriors are playing on May 6th, we may be watching the NBA Play-off game instead of participating in Trivia, but still a great time at a great location!!
When: May 6 2025, 6:30 – 9 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/eegyfito
AI + Sustainability Panel
This Climate Week, join us for a panel discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies are being deployed to address critical climate challenges, from optimizing energy consumption to predicting environmental shifts. Learn from leading experts as they delve into the potential and pitfalls of AI in the fight for a sustainable future.
When: April 23 2025, 5:30 – 8:00 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/qpzc6qpb
Women In Startups: An Entrepreneurs Panel
Join us for “Women in Startups: An Entrepreneurs Panel,” a dynamic discussion featuring women who are reshaping the startup landscape.
This panel brings together accomplished entrepreneurs to share their journeys, challenges, and insights into building and scaling successful ventures.
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, an early-stage entrepreneur, or simply passionate about starting something of your own, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from women who have navigated the highs and lows of the startup world.
When: March 31 2025, 5 – 6 PM PDT
RSVP here: https://lu.ma/8dr1uxer
New Year’s Tea Party with SWE GGS
We’re thrilled to bring back this cherished tradition! Thanks to Lisa Duncan, who has graciously hosted these delightful gatherings in the past.
It’s been a while since our last tea party, and we’re so excited to revive this lovely event. We had a lovely afternoon of tea, snacks, and wonderful company.
SWE GGS Professional Development Summit
The first annual SWE Professional Development Summit successfully hosted 21 Bay Area engineers to update headshots, learn about building a brand in their career and with their team, all about the research in AI in public use cases, and trusting their voice with improv session. The attendees all left with a new connection and lots of insights about SWE and interest in attending future events.
SWE GGS X AWWEE: East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
At the end of June, SWE GGS partnered with the Association of Women in Water, Energy, and Environment (AWWEE) to take a tour of the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) Waste Water Treatment Plant in Oakland! Led by three female engineers who work at the plant, our group learned about the entire process that takes place to filter, treat, and clean the water coming into the plant before it is discharged in the San Francisco Bay. Our group had so many insightful questions, we went over our tour time by at least 30 minutes! We look forward to partnering with AWWEE again in the future to plan more fun and educational tours like this one!
Coffee with SWE GGS
Some SWE GGS members met up for coffee and toast at The Mill on Divisadero St in SF recently. It was great to meet catch up with people we hadn’t seen in a while and meet students from the University of San Francisco (USF) who just started their own affiliate SWE group at their school!
We regularly host coffee meetups in SF, East Bay, and North Bay. Keep an eye on this Events page / our instagram / calendar to see when our next one is scheduled!
SWE GGS 50th Anniversary Party
In March, SWE Golden Gate celebrated our 50th anniversary with a 1920’s themed party at a speakeasy in San Francisco! It was wonderful to connect with members both old and new and raise a glass to all that SWE GGS has accomplished over 5 decades! We had so much fun planning this event and want to give a big shoutout to those that were on the planning committee for this momentous event! We look forward to more SWE GGS success over the next 10 years :)
