Softec @ Flow in Santa Maria

This Special Interest Group serves the Biotechnology community of scientists interested in discussing innovation. Next month, we are experimenting with remote attendees using Microsoft Teams and the fantastic conference facilities provided by Hardy Diagnostics. The goal of a Special Interest Group is to create a community large enough to have a high-energy conversation but small enough that connections are made. A SIG is a campfire conversation, not a convention or seminar. Attendees are reminded to keep private or confidential information out of this public meeting.
Agenda

1. Kick-Off, Purpose, Goal, and Protocol
2. Fun Focus Activity
3. 60 Second Innovation Pitches
4. Focus Topic Discussion

Everyone is expected to participate in the Innovation Pitches, and if you do not have an idea to pitch, we will ask you to speak for 60 seconds on a question of your choosing. There are no hiding spaces for lurkers, and everyone talks at least once.

Register early or risk missing out.

Biotech Innovation is exceptionally wide and diverse, and it was decided that the group would select a focus topic each month. Here is the current working topic list:

1. Point of Care Diagnostics
2. Personalized Medicine
3. CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing
4. mRNA Vaccines
5. CAR-T Cell Therapy
6. Organoids and Lab-Grown Organs
7. Synthetic Biology
8. 3D Bioprinting
9. Liquid Biopsy
10. Microbiome Therapeutics
11. Gene Therapy and RNA Interference (RNAi)
12. Biosensors and Wearable Biotechnology

The group decided to focus on “Point of Care Diagnostics” for October and select the next topic at the end of each meeting. The group has set some protocol guidelines.

1. Speakers are limited to 60 seconds.
2. To talk, you stand and wait for the current speaker to finish.
3. Any member can extend the speaker’s time by 60 seconds by saying, “Tell me more.”

Pitches

Everyone pitches an idea or answers a question and speaks for 60 seconds.

Join us for a Python adventure in Codeland!

Ever wondered how to wrangle data like a pro without breaking a sweat? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you! In this session, we’ll dive into the magical world of Pandas (the Python library, not the cuddly bears—though they’re cute too).

We’ll start by loading up a data source from a simple CSV file. Then, we’ll show you how to create a DataFrame—think of it as a supercharged spreadsheet that will become your new best friend in data analysis.

Next, we’ll explore the world of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), where we’ll uncover hidden secrets in your data and tackle that pesky missing data head-on! No more mysterious gaps ruining your flow.
And to top it all off, we’ll bring some color into the mix with Matplotlib, where you’ll learn to whip up visualizations that make trends and patterns pop like never before.

Whether you’re new to Python or a seasoned coder looking to sharpen your skills, this session will be fun, friendly, and filled with “aha!” moments. See you there!

Computer vision breakthroughs are coming at us fast and igniting tech innovations faster than a Softec Moment. We’re talking about the kind of ideas that will reshape the world. So, buckle up and unleash your inner innovator—it’s time to turn our wild ideas into the next big thing! It all starts with a conversation with brilliant people, so please join us.

Our discussion will start by exploring Python implementations with the OpenCV libraries. We hope the discussion will then move on to use cases that startup businesses can develop. We are still looking for a subject expert to lead this community, but for now, we can learn with and from each other.

#ComputerVision #OpenCV #Python #VisionApps #Softec

Join this new community of entrepreneurs.

Idea Lab is where innovation meets community! This event is for visionary creators, entrepreneurs, and big thinkers to hang out, share ideas, and fuel each other’s passion for building something new. Inspired by the fast-paced, 60-second pitches from startup weekends, this SIG creates an environment where you can pitch, collaborate, and explore fresh concepts with like-minded innovators. It’s a casual yet energetic gathering where connections are forged, and ideas come to life. Whether refining an idea or looking for inspiration, the Idea Lab SIG is the perfect place to connect and grow with a community of visionaries.

Discussion Facilitator

The event facilitation style is like rocket fuel for the Idea Lab community. We guide the conversation to be a fun, open environment where everyone’s ideas can flourish. We are all about encouraging active participation—whether you’re tossing out wild new ideas or refining a game-changing concept. Bob's experience in the startup world helps innovators move from lightbulb moments to actionable plans, sparking collaboration and inspiring fresh thinking.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. The whole Idea Lab vibe is about everyone building on each other’s thoughts in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. It’s where creativity thrives, and members feel comfortable experimenting, learning, and growing together. The real beauty? It’s the collective energy that helps you turn conversations into real-world projects. You’ll leave with more than great ideas—you’ll build connections and make like-minded friends.

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