Where San Diego Connects
Mixers, workshops, and summits built for founders, marketers, and operators who want real relationships - not just business cards.
Upcoming Events
The Buzz Effect - Branding & Marketing Mastermind
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
A curated branding and marketing mastermind for ambitious San Diego owners, operators, and creators. Covers branding, content, social, positioning, SEO, and content tools - with dinner and drinks at one of the city's most elevated venues.
- Top Floor · University Club, San Diego
- Evening · Sunset + dinner
- 28-seat limit
SD Networking Events - May 2026 Business Mixer
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Presented by SD Networking & Events
An evening business networking mixer connecting San Diego founders, marketers, and operators over Italian dining and conversation. A trusted Buzz Marketing partner and case study in consistent local visibility.
- Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, San Diego
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Entrepreneur Summit - SD Networking Events
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Presented by SD Networking & Events
A full-day entrepreneur summit featuring leading voices from across San Diego's business community - including James Hickey, Bill Walsh, Alex Jeffreys, Justin Results French, Alan Shimamoto, and Debbra Sweet.
- UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St, San Diego
- 4:00 PM

Founders Live San Diego
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Presented by Founders Live
Real founders. Real stories. Real connections. An entrepreneurial pitch night where founders take the stage with 99-second pitches followed by audience Q&A - and your votes decide the winner. Network with builders, operators, and game changers shaping the next breakout startups built in SoCal.
- WestPac Wealth Partners · Sorrento Valley, San Diego
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Networking + Talk
SD Networking Events - June Business Mixer
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Presented by SD Networking & Events
A rooftop business mixer bringing together entrepreneurs, creators, and operators from across San Diego for high-quality conversation and connection at one of the city's most elevated venues.
- The Wyatt, San Diego
- 4:00 PM
Influencer & Creator Summit - SD Networking Events
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Presented by SD Networking & Events
A focused summit for content creators, influencers, and personal brands - with workshops on audience growth, partnerships, monetization, and platform strategy across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.
- UC San Diego Park & Market, San Diego
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SD Networking Events - July 2026 Business Mixer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Presented by SD Networking & Events
A summer business mixer designed for ambitious operators ready to make meaningful introductions and grow through real-world connection. Advance access tickets are limited.
- GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, San Diego
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Shoot Like a Pro - Dental Photography Intensive
October 16 & 17, 2026
A two-day hands-on dental photography intensive with Milos Miladinov. Camera setup, intraoral technique, cross-polarization, editing, and brand strategy. Co-hosted by Arora Periodontics and The Buzz Marketing Co.
- Arora Periodontics · Roseville, CA
- Two full days of hands-on training
- 20-seat limit
Where you'll find us.
Events, summits, mastermind rooms, trade show floors - real rooms, real conversations, real San Diego.


Past Events
2025 Marketing Summit
Dec 2025
180 attendees
Holiday Networking Mixer
Nov 2025
90 attendees
Social Media Bootcamp
Oct 2025
50 attendees
Brand Photography Workshop
Sep 2025
35 attendees

