May 19, 2026 Demand for adaptability, speed, alignment, and execution has never been higher, yet many organizations cannot improve because they incorrectly believe they have already changed. They adopted Agile terminology. Added ceremonies. Did NOT reorganize teams. Hired coaches. Ran transformations. But underneath the surface, the system of work remained the same. In this talk, Jeff [...]

May 20, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

June 4 & 5, 2026 NRC’s AI Practice Director Cameron Vetter will be presenting at SecretCon 2026 in St. Paul, MN! Don’t miss his presentation, “Autonomy Gone Wild: Security Lessons from OpenClaw’s Unconstrained AI Agents," on Thursday, June 4, at 1 PM. This talk will dive deep into the real-world security implications of over-autonomous agents through [...]

June 16, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

June 17 - 18, 2026 USI Insurance Services is pleased to invite you to our annual Wisconsin Leaders Forum 2026, a premier gathering designed to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty landscape. As challenges continue to grow, USI remains committed to bringing innovative insights and solutions to our clients and [...]

June 17, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

July 15, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

July 21, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

August 12 & 13, 2026 Join Cameron Vetter, NRC’s AI Practice Director, at Data-Driven Wisconsin 2026, where he will be presenting “6 Years Later: Our AI Is Still Kicking — And Here’s the Messy Reality.” What happens when an AI project survives the hype cycle, funding shifts, team turnover, model drift, and six full years of [...]

August 18, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

August 19, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

September 15, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

September 16, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

September 21 - 22, 2026 NRC is happy to announce we are sponsoring PMI Madison Professional Development Day! This year’s theme is “The Hidden Powers of Project Success: The Magic of Leadership. Keynote speaker Hans Eckman will present “Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons,” using creative storytelling to bridge the gap between [...]

October 20, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

October 21, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

November 17, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

November 18, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]

December 15, 2026 We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat. If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. [...]

December 16, 2026 Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at [...]