On February 20, 2014, a casual "Meet and Drink" event was hosted by Max Lynch and Ben Sperry, creators of the Ionic Framework, at the Thirsty Bear in San Francisco's SoMa district. The gathering provided an opportunity for attendees to engage with the developers and discuss the Ionic Framework, as well as broader topics related to HTML5 mobile app development and design. Participants could enjoy some free drinks and grab Ionic-themed merchandise, with the hosts easily identifiable by their Ionic shirts. The event aimed to foster community interaction and share insights into app development, complemented by a newsletter offering updates and related blog posts for continued engagement.