Upcoming Events
Hardware Hangout - November 2026
Date: November 12th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Place: Maple Studios, 1207 Maple Street, West Des Moines, IA
Join us for the final Hardware Hangout of the 2026 season! This networking event brings together embedded developers, electronics engineers, hobbyists, and industry supporters for technical discussions and community building. The topic for November is embedded in motion. How embedded systems are being used in, on, and around vehicles of all kinds. From cars and trucks to tractors, construction equipment, and everything in between, embedded systems are powering the vehicles we rely on every day.
Share your stories, tips, and questions with the group! Have an idea for what Iowans of Things could do next year? We’d love to hear it! We’re always looking for new ways to connect, learn, and strengthen Iowa’s embedded technology community.
Registration below.
Firmware Fellowship - October 2026
Date: October 8th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: Area515, Des Moines Maker Space - 108 Jefferson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Join us for Firmware Fellowship for our summer series! This technical discussion series focuses on embedded firmware development best practices and provides a forum for developers to share expertise and learn from each other. We meet in a casual setting to share what we know and to learn from you! Don’t be afraid to join us, there won’t be any pop quizzes!
Come nerd out with us on October 8th! We’ll be doing an open-source project review for a hydrostat controller project. You are welcome to bring your current projects, in any state of completion to share!
Registration below.