18th Oakland Hardware meetup @ Fictiv
The Hardware Meetup community is excited to be partnering with Fictiv, headquartered in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hardware Meetups happen across 50+ cities monthly and help bring together different professionals to connect and meet each other.
Come join the Oakland Hardware community at this fantastic 12th floor venue to meet with one of hardware’s most important supply and fabrication partners. Bring along your latest prototypes and product ideas for open mic.
Agenda
6:30-7:00 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
7:00-7:10 - Welcome and introduction by informal and Fictiv.
7:10-7:30p - Community open mic
Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.
8:30-9:30p - Mix + mingle
Thank you to our partners
Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company accelerating innovation for hardware teams. Through a powerful combination of digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a network of globally distributed, highly vetted partners, Fictiv enables fast, high-quality production of custom mechanical parts.
From early-stage prototyping to production at scale, Fictiv supports innovators across robotics, aerospace, medical devices, and clean energy. With over 35 million parts delivered and, now, as part of the MISUMI Group, Fictiv is building the future of custom and standard mechanical parts through one unified platform.
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware and hardtech. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to automotive, climate tech to medical devices, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.
About the venue:
This event will be held at Fictiv's headquarters, on the 12th Floor of the Latham building in the heart of downtown Oakland. The Latham Building across from historic Latham Square where Broadway and Telegraph converge, just around the corner from Oakland City Hall.
It’s a secure building, and a Hardware Meetup representative will be in the lobby to scan your ticket. Please have your Luma QR code handy upon arrival.
Transit: The nearest BART station is 12th Street, and there are multiple bus lines that go through the area. Telegraph Ave. has dedicated bicycle lanes.
Parking: There are multiple public parking garages nearby including at the corner of 16th St and Telegraph. It’s also possible to find on-the-street parking, and parking meters are typically free after 6:00 pm.
If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship inquiries.
See you soon!