Techies is a Los Angeles–based Meetup group founded in September 2022 to foster connection and camaraderie among tech enthusiasts. With a clear ethos of getting "off our laptops before we turn into robots," the group focuses on creating offline spaces for networking, storytelling, and mutual learning. Events are open to both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the IT world, aiming to break down barriers to entry and facilitate genuine social exchange.
Their upcoming event, the LA Tech Meetup, is scheduled for April 25, 2025, at Wurstküche Restaurant in Venice, CA, and is part of an ongoing experiment with different venues to find the right vibe. Community coordination is driven through a WhatsApp group, offering real-time updates and an ongoing discussion space. This reflects a hybrid model of analog gatherings and digital backchannels, a trend becoming more common in grassroots tech communities post-pandemic.