EVENT

Career night

Licensed real estate agents and professionals are invited to a career night to learn what it takes to succeed in the business. Attendees will leave knowing about opportunities in today’s market and the tools and support available. Wednesday, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Keller Williams Realty Cape Cod and the Islands, 1600 Falmouth Road, Suite 2, Centerville. Free.

WORKSHOP

Pizza and privacy

Everyone is invited to this CryptoParty for a night of networking and learning about digital security tools. The goal is to have attendees leave with useful encryption tools on their devices. The evening features pizza and conversation about technology, surveillance, and privacy. Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Encuentro5, 9 Hamilton Place, Suite 2A, Boston. Free.

MEETUP

Tech project night

Stop by Hatch for an open projects meetup. Experts and amateurs alike are encouraged to bring a project to work on, or come just to exchange ideas, watch others, and learn. The group will review motion control and sensor technologies, and attendees are encouraged to ask for help. Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Hatch, 485 Arsenal St., Watertown. Free.

WORKSHOP

Legal steps to launch

At this workshop, learn the legal steps to launching a startup and building a business. A startup attorney and a patent attorney will speak about intellectual property rights, fund-raising, and investments. Attendees will hear about lessons learned and success stories from a startup founder. Friday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., CSB Business Center, 626 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. Free.

CONFERENCE

Small-biz loans

The Haitian American Business Expo hosts a conference to review small-business loan programs for Haitian businesses in Massachusetts. Attendees will leave with recommendations and vital information to ensure they have the resources for success. Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Kay Pam, 6 Livingstone St., Dorchester. Free.

Events of note? E-mail us at agenda@globe.com.