This is a group geared to the enthusiasts of the mobile technology world. We started this group, because instead of talking to people via the web about mobile technology---why not in person? You can be an advanced to novice to casual to hardcore user...anyone interested in mobile technology is welcome. So it doesn't matter if you love Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Mobile OS, Symbian, WebOS, and even Chrome OS, this is the group for you. Bring your favorite handset, tablet, Chromebook, netboo …

NodeKC is for those who use Node.JS for fun or for profit, or are interested in learning more about the emerging technology. Come join us to talk and code in Node!

Discussion group for those interested in Keshe technology, exopolitical law and ethics, terrestrial consciousness implications--human relations implications, and generally creative topics against such backdrops. These topics are current, controversial, and beg exploration. Keshe has just been announced with worldwide fanfare. The technology in phase I is to be released on Sept 21, 2012. For those who find this intriguing locally, we hope to create a forum for understanding any implications. The …

Kansas City Java User Group (kcjava.org) This group is all about Java and related products and technologies. Of Interest to ... Developers Architects Analysts Recruiters Hobbyists Tools and Technologies Continuous Integration (Hudson, Jenkins, etc...) Application Servers (Tomcat, TomEE, Websphere, JBoss, etc...) Programing and API's (Apache, Spring, JPA, Hibernate, etc...) Object Oriented and Architecture SOA and ESB's ...

This group is for people who want to learn more about technology and attend regular training sessions on specific implementations and technologies. Also, from time-to-time, there will be social gatherings just for fun.

UpFront aims to deliver real world examples of front end technologies that you can apply to your workflow today. By attending events, you'll become a better developer and can network with other likeminded people around Kansas City. UpFront isn't only for front end developers. Managers and back end developers may find the content of the meetings valuable to their own work.

Weekly Monday night gathering of geeks who enjoy topics including, but not limited to, application and web development (code of all kinds), entrepreneurship, gaming, marketing, design, movies, the current state of all things tech, and usually beer and other cocktails. This Meetup is very much unstructured - feel free to come and geek out on just about ANYTHING. Laptops more than welcome.

We are a group of independent developers, UI/UX designers, and dev-ops specialists meeting once a month (third Thursdays) to network and discuss topics revolving the intersection of technology and freelancing. The group is open to freelancers of every field, but fair warning, we'll regularly journey down the tech rabbit hole.

This is a group for anyone who invents, innovates, tinkers, creates, hacks, or otherwise makes stuff by hand. This includes engineers, scientists, clubs, tech hackers, robotics clubs, metal workers, crafters, food artisans, etc.

A group dedicated to sharing, evangelizing and promoting the next big wave in technology, Cloud based services: software (SaaS), Platform (PaaS) as-a-service etc with a focus on the end users of cloud services; specifically people who have dealt or are dealing with the move from on-premise to the cloud and either have faced or are facing issues, Business & Technical like: security,management,integration etc. Also discussions on how the cloud impacts the different business units in an organizatio …

User Group for Python developers, enthusiast and hackers of the Kansas City Metro Area and surroundings. htttp://pythonkc.com http://twitter.com/pythonkc http://groups.google.com/group/pythonkc/ IRC: freenode.net#pythonkc

We are an official Adobe community. We focus on all web technologies and design. This includes CSS, jQuery, User Experience Design, Flash, Dreamweaver and much more. It is free to join, you must be a member to enjoy any swag or software from Adobe. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at JCCC at 12345 College Bvld, OPKS, 66210 on the 2nd floor of the Regnier Technology Center next to the new museum.

You don't have to be an expert in iOS development. WIRE was made to take advantage of the skills that your team already possesses. In fact, when compared to Objective-C or even JavaScript, our WIRE syntax is less bloated and was built with the heart of the web developer/designer in mind. WIRE supports native animations and device components such as camera and maps as well. WIRE was created to give designers and web developers the opportunity to create rich interactive mobile apps using the tools …

Are you having a problem finding a co-founder? Problem raising seed or Angel funding? Problem getting the word out about your idea? Problem finding a developer? Problem with conversions? That's because you are not solving a REAL PROBLEM! Fix that and the other problems cease to be problems. Ideas are easy. Execution is hard. Executing the right thing is damn near impossible. Entrepreneurs with a startup idea usually rush in to find a co-founder, build a prototype, raise money, hire a PR agency, …

This is the Kansas City Regional Chapter of the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE). We exist to further the great work being done in healthcare and to further the diversity in the industry.

Every other month, the Beagle Society provides a venue for interested adults (18 and older) to meet, discuss a topic, listen to a presentation, and socialize. Previous sessions have include a presentation on fossils of the Kansas Sea, social networking, genetics, a viewing of the film Flock of Dodos, and a visit to the rare book room at the Linda Hall Library of Science and Techology on the campus of the University of Missouri - Kansas City. The presentations have ranged from "The Secret Lives o …

KCBusinesses is Relationship Networking for small business owners. We meet every other Tuesday from 9:00-10:30am at Mimi’s Cafe (95th and Quivira). During our meetings, we focus on a chosen topic of discussion. Participants in the discussion are encouraged to introduce themselves and their company when it is their turn to share in the discussion.  We focus on building relationships within the group. We do not require referrals, but welcome recommendations. We are not industry exclusive, all are …

The BVEC PTA fills in gaps in programming caused by state budget cuts for Blue Valley School District children under the age of five. Through membership dues, the PTA orchestrates play groups with an onsite parent educator, monthly e-newsletters, large group activities like art and music events, and parent informational meetings. The PTA's efforts augment the Parents as Teachers program.

Meet other local Ruby programmers. Take about tech and have a good time.

IxDA (Interaction Design Association) Kansas City is a professional group dedicated to: Keeping new and veteran practitioners informed on all things pertaining to user experience (UX) while Helping members and partner organizations build a strong local UX community (with, so far, no dues). We're dedicated to the professional practice of UX and user interface (UI) design and development for all devices, particularly mobile. We review different practices and tools for developing business require …

Our group was founded in 2007 as one of four official Adobe groups in Kansas City. We're designers, developers, digital photographers, freelancers, producers, in-house corporate marketing types, and interested students of all ages — focusing mostly on visually-oriented products in the entire Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud, with a strong emphasis on Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Fireworks, and other tools with a visual emphasis. NO program is off-limits, though...if it's visual, we'l …

Bass Pro Shop - Olathe, enter at Uncle Buck's Restaurant (North Side), 12051 Bass Pro Drive, Olathe, Kansas. You are invited to breakfast!  We meet on Tuesday morning from 8:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. to learn about the exciting new organization Referral Leaders International (RLI). Discover how you can increase referrals to your business by 100%. Find out why Referral Leaders International is one of the fastest growing networking and referral organizations in the United States. Why a new business …

Tech entrepreneurs in and around KC, join us for happy hour! Venture Fridays is a simple but fun concept: The startup culture of Kansas City and surrounding areas is invited to gather at our private office lounge to discuss what we’re all thinking about, working on, needing help with, and might do for each other. Existing or aspiring entrepreneurs of all types and ages are invited. Let’s raise our glasses to building the entrepreneurial culture beyond ourselves. Doors are open on Rainbow Bouleva …

America's best days are not behind her, but ahead. This group is for anyone who lives by America's 9 principles and 12 values that are the essence of 9/12 Project.  We believe that by following these principles, as so wisely memorialized by our founding fathers, America can offer the greatest chance of prosperity.  We also embrace the "Mercury One" Challenge.  One heart, one body, saving the country.  One person, one family, one entrepreneur, one town at a time - Mercury One. Our mission is to i …

How do you heal the environment? "HEAL THE ENVIRONMENTALIST" -Thich Nhat Hanh Join us on this fantastic journey, as a community, to accelerate and activate an awakening. To heal our bodies from the inside out. Come Meetup with us and engage in both the latest, most advanced technologies as well as natural, traditional wisdom for LONGEVITY including superfoods, wild foods, herbs, and REAL food, either cooked or raw, and strategies to achieve peak performance and cultivate the BEST HEALTH EVER in …

Connecting for Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is leading the charge to bridge the Digital Divide in Kansas City. We assist low income residents with affordable connectivity, refurbished PCs and digital literacy training. 1. Assisting under-resourced families and individuals to obtain affordable broadband Internet access, especially in their own homes. 2. Helping people in lower income brackets to acquire reasonably priced Internet-connected devices and equipment. 3. Offering dig …

Our group may be new to meetup, but we have been meeting, learning and geeking out for over 10 years.  If you are looking to learn, teach or just network, you have found your local PHP community! Conveniently located to serve the entire Kansas City Metro area and neighboring cities--our members range from budding developers, hobbyists, seasoned professionals and everyone in between. We currently meet the third Saturday of each month, at 2:30pm at Black Dog Coffeehouse, 12815 W 87th Street Pkwy   …

The Urban Farming Guys mission is to establish sustainable communities in the most difficult places on earth. The Urban Farming Guys is a band of pioneers, farmers, and fans. We believe that entire communities can be transformed from the inside out… from bust and blight to thriving and sustainable places to raise the next generation. Partnering to empower indigenous groups, we are working to build economic forces from the inside out, creating jobs, building resilient communities with affordable …