The plan is to detonate an intelligence explosion (leading to a technology-singularity) starting with an open-source Java artificial intelligence (AI) software which networks peoples' minds together through the internet using realtime interactive psychology of feedback loops between mouse movements and generated audio. "Technological singularity refers to the hypothetical future emergence of greater-than human intelligence through technological means." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technologic …

Are you someone who loves technology and a rocking conversation? Ready to be challenged about the latest buzz? Eager to hear insights and rub elbows with tech luminaries and provocateurs around the valley? Then join us as we kick off a brand new speaker series – TechXploration! TechXploration plugs you into the latest conversations about emerging technology, trends and issues with the industry’s top thought leaders. Come listen, share, debate – and stay for the great food, music, and socia …

Ultra Light Startups Ultra Light Startups brings together the world's most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics cover: Design, Technology, Marketing and Finance   And be sure to checkout our website and join our social media groups: Website - http://ultralightstartups.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ultralightstartu …

I recently attended my first conference for women in technology (the Grace Hopper Celebration) and was blown away by how exciting it was to be surrounded by so many smart, awesome women in tech. Join up if you want that experience (on a smaller scale, of course) here in Silicon Valley! I'm picturing this as a group where we can get together socially and meet other women who share our passion for computers and technology. We could also meet up at events like She's Geeky or attend tech seminars.

We are the local group for ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Graphics). Our mission is to promote the generation and dissemination of information on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Our purpose is to foster a membership community whose core values help them to catalyze the innovation and application of computer graphics and interactive techniques. We meet roughly every month, usually on the third Thursday. Our local group has been …

Cloud Computing and Virtualization are transforming the technology industry. The SVForum Cloud Computing and Virtualization SIG meets monthly to discuss the impact these new technology platforms is having on infrastructure, operations, and applications from a user and vendor perspective. For more information visit: http://www.svforum.org/cloudservicessig. The cost to attend is $20.00 (note if you are an SVForum member with proof of membership - it is free to attend).

Core group has worked with technology startups for over 18 years. How to take a social media or technology start-up company from idea concept through funding and global market. Whether family shoestring budget, angel investment or VC venture capital the principles for success remain the same. With the warp-speed changes in digital, mobile and hyper-localized marketing as well as consumer savvy rewards based technologies emerging every view days we would love to meet and chat about some basic …

… SVWB efforts cover every aspect of web building including user experience design, information architecture, client-side and server-side technology, browser technology, content management system, web analytics, business intelligence, internet marketing, search engine, e-commerce, social media, Web 2.0 technology, and more.

The Silicon Valley Semantic Technology Group (previously known as Palo Alto Semantic Web (PAWS) Group) is a forum in which Bay Area people interested in the Semantic Web can meet each other and learn more about this fascinating area of research and its applications. Our discussion will include all Semantic Web technologies with a focus on current projects and potential project and startup opportunities. Discussions may be technical, although those interested in business applications/functionalit …

WebRTC is the future of all communications! Thats a bug call but some of us believe this to be true. If you one of those people you should come and share your thoughts and ideas regarding WebRTC with us and help us all build a community around this emerging technology.

The place to be for Google Android developers, users, startup entrepreneurs, involved in planning and implementing applications as well as those wishing to learn more about the development knowledge or the business opportunities related the technology. We get together few times a month to share projects, opportunities, and how-tos related to developing for the Android Platform. Experienced developers, newcomers, and people with ideas are all welcome. We've enjoyed presentations from developers, …

The aim of this group is to connect technical and non technical people, so projects can be set up that have the potential to change the world and impact people's lives in a positive way. Many people have great ideas for web sites or software, but can't build them. Many people can build great software for world changing ideas, but need others to help them develop it. Hopefully this group can put people in touch with others that can help to give your non profit ideas some momentum.   The plan is t …

BayLISA is the premiere system adminstration user group in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in the very early 90s after the fourth Large Installation System Administration (LISA) conference, BayLISA has supported and educated systems, network, storage, virtualization, and other technology professionals in the Bay Area for over 20 years.    We use Meetup to coordinate meeting attendance, announcements, and reminders. We have our official organizational presence on the web, i …

This high energy networking group is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners who are launching a new venture and want to share ideas.  Our first event in LA had over 200 attendees and 30 PopUP Demos. Each event will begin with networking mixer while enjoying beer and wine with happy hour specials. 6pm-7pm Networking and View Demo tables Anyone who spends $20 on food and/or drink can have a demo table to display their technology. We provide WiFi and outlets; bring your laptop.  Our …

A place for technology lawyers (patent, trademark, copyright, tech transactions, licensing, you-name-it) to learn, share and expand their networks.

The Silicon Valley Google Technology User Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the GooglePlex in Mountain View. Our meetings will always be free and open to the general public. However, we may have to limit attendance based on interest and the size of our meeting space. So, early RSVPs on this meetup group are encouraged to ensure your spot at upcoming meetings. Please see the "About" page for more information.