Come join an informal group of Ruby programmers hacking on our own code and group projects. Bring your own laptop and share in the benefits of learning from others. Ruby is all about making programming more fun. This group is a great way to learn the latest tips and tricks, and meet fellow hackers. A lot of other groups are geared towards presentations and big meetings. They are great for the "see" and "hear" components of learning. This group is all about coding within a small community. Gettin …

Are you observing the game being changed in Health, Education, Journalism, Finance, Economic Development? Have you been pondering what's happening and what kind of future is unfolding? Have you wondered if and how the game might be changed? "I at least have so much to do in unravelling certain human lots, and seeing how they were woven and interwoven, that all the light I can command must be concentrated on this particular web, and not dispersed over that tempting range of relevancies called the …

We are Silicon Valley Inventors, we invent the the future. Whether its a simple novelty or the next billion dollar idea, we all share the same excitement and passion for our inventions. We are the ones that get up in the middle of the night and reach for a pen, we enjoy listening to others visions of the future and sharing our creations with the world. Our group will focus on sharing knowledge, to get every member from the first step to the last. We will have a collective list of resources avail …

Ubiquitous Media is the messy collision of ubiquitous computing, augmented reality, physical computing, personal sensing, transmedia and urban systems. It's like that old parable of the blind monks trying to describe an elephant; the parts all feel very weird and different, and we're trying to catch a glimpse of the future in its entirety. We are an open network of geeks, artists, experience designers, social scientists and other fellow travelers interested in answering the question "If the worl …

This is a group designed to bring local Network & Infrastructure folks together for relevant discussion and networking. We meet once a quarter for lunch, dinner, or drinks.  Majority of our meetings will be in the Silicon Valley area. We welcome all ideas for locations of meetings and future topic ideas.

TinyMCE is one of the most popular open source JavaScript online text editors. It is used by Wordpress, Facebook, Jive Software and many others. In fact, even Meetup.com uses it :) We are organizing a TinyMCE developer meetup in downtown Palo Alto to discuss integration tips, prioritize bug fixes and gather ideas for the future roadmap.

Greetings! Thanks for your interest in our group. We're glad you're here. Our group is about sharing, teaching, learning, and networking around current and future web-related geospatial and social networking applications and technology. We meet regularly on the third Tuesday evening of every other month at Google in Silicon Valley, California. For two hours we build fellowship around web 2.0, mashups, maps, programming, GIS, entrepreneurship, LBS, imaging, social networks, well-funded and unfund …

This is a group for anyone interested in networking with NX (Siemens, Unigraphics, UG, UGS) users. We'll meet once every quarter to discuss NX news and updates, job opportunities throughout the Bay Area, and maybe relax a little outside of work. Whether you're a mechanical engineer, designer, hiring manager or CAD enthusiasts, we look forward to seeing you at future meetups.

Mastery for Women is a call to action, a movement, a safe place where women can support each other to reach the goals and desires that tug at their hearts and souls. MFW is more than just networking - it is a development of self and others; providing a blueprint for making the lives of others better and in the process enriching our own. We have just begun. Mastery for Women is a division of Successful Thinkers Network, where building relationships is the key. Our groups are designed to foster a …

100 Committed Businesswomen Women Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Business Managers, Consultants... Are you looking for a way to grow your business and a group of likeminded women in business to make meaningful connections with? Then get to know your WON 100 sisters and friends and let us grow your business for you! WON 100 – Peninsula (Sister organization of Women Owned Networking SFBA) is for the businesswoman who is very serious about the growth of her business and who has a heart to e …

How about having one group where you see your startup dreams coming true? How about meeting the Gurus/Mentors for entrepreneurship/legal/marketing/internet marketing/technology at one stop? And How about not spending a penny for all above? NOPAY is the place for you, whether you are an inventor or designer with product idea or if you have just re-engineered some ideas and you feel you can do better with a start up or if you are a thinker with an idea for startup or if you are a developer/comput …

Virtual reality has the potential to profoundly impact work, play, and society as a whole. Immersive virtual experiences previously known only in the realms of science fiction are finally within reach. Who should attend? SVVR is open to anyone interested in or curious about virtual reality, including developers, hackers, futurists, gamers, entrepreneurs, investors, and dreamers. The Oculus Rift, Kinect, LEAP, and Razer Hydra are the first wave of affordable consumer VR devices. Join us to discus …

Mastery for Women is a call to action, a movement, a safe place where women can support each other to reach the goals and desires that tug at their hearts and souls. MFW is more than just networking - it is a development of self and others; providing a blueprint for making the lives of others better and in the process enriching our own. We have just begun. Mastery for Women is a division of Successful Thinkers Network, where building relationships is the key. Our groups are designed to foster a …

The SystemVerilog Social Club organizes casual events for professionals in the digital IC verification and design spaces (FPGA, ASIC, CPLD), with a direct focus on SystemVerilog / UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) users. Events might be unfocused social gatherings, but typically include a presentation or focus on a certain realm of SystemVerilog or digital design. Events are often centered around food & drinks. A network beyond those in our daily workplaces is undoubtedly useful when it c …

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the foremost organization of game professionals. We meet regularly to exchange ideas, network, and have fun. Everyone is welcome, even nonmembers!

The Digital Media SIG (special interest group) meets 5 times per year to explore the emerging concepts and platforms that are constantly reshaping "digital media" as we know it. New platforms are mobile, new currencies are virtual, and the reality has been augmented. A generation has grown up digital, and the game is increasingly social. The Digital Media SIG is the place to find the talent and projects that will reshape the territory in ways we haven't yet thought of. Have your own ideas about …

Hello everyone and welcome! I am so happy to be the new organizer for the "Fun Spiritual Singles" group in San Jose.  Helene, the previous organizer (who is also my dear friend, counselor, and teacher) has stepped down and has asked me to carry the torch for this group.  I am honored (and excited) to take this on! Many thanks for all of her years of service here! The intention of this group is well aligned with the many singles events and activities that I currently host so I think this is a ver …

We hold evening events for singles in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our group offers a unique way to meet quality singles during managed, structured evenings. Through Connection Circles and other exercises, our events maximize the number of short introductory conversations you have with a wide variety of well-educated, well-mannered, classy singles. We create a supportive, friendly, facilitated environment placing you in many short conversations and making it easy to offer contact information for …