Are you an old pro at Rails? Or maybe a complete Rails newbie? Great! Join us to discuss all things Rails -- as well as other forward-looking technologies.

Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech So …

GeekMeet is a technology networking forum. We put on happy hours, speaker events and other technology related events for the IT professional. Our events are throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We've just added Raleigh to our list of supported cities so come back soon so start seeing those events on the calendar too! Check out http://www.geekmeet.com for more information and specific event details. You can also join our mailing list for event notifications and group updates.

This is a group for anyone interested in web design, web development, web technology, software development, programming, SEO, etc.  We network, discuss ideas, collaborate on work projects and also share leads for new projects.  All skill levels are welcome.

This is a group for those who currently develop websites using WordPress, specifically those looking to grow their skill set and are looking for opportunities to bid on new projects. This group is not to teach rudimentary marketing skills, or answer basic questions about the interwebs. If you currently build custom websites using the WordPress platform, and are looking to grow your skills & projects this group is for you!

Keep Texas Innovative is a coalition of technology centric business owners, consultants, web developers, programmers, and marketers. Our goal is to assure Texas' maintains a thriving marketplace for web and mobile innovation.

The Midcities Web Designers Group is a vendor and technology neutral group of web professionals and hobbyists from many backgrounds and experiences that meet together on a regular basis to discuss and share business best practices, client management practices, small business owner challenges, freelance challenges; and web design techniques and technologies. Our group is non-profit and community driven. Membership to the group is free and open to the public.

Welcome to the DFW AV Freelance Meetup Group. We are a group of live event technology professionals working with audio, video, lighting, computers, staging, and rigging. We have joined together for the purposes of building and maintaining our businesses, increasing our knowledge and training, building better relationships with our peers, and making the Dallas / Fort Worth area a better place for associations and meeting planners who incorporate AV into their meeting requirements. If you are an …

This group discusses technical and non technical aspects of iPhone/Mobile development. Discussions will includes development technologies and techniques, Marketing iPhone apps and other Entrepreneurial opportunities in iPhone domain

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/DallasJS The Dallas Chapter of Dallas.js is both brand new and looking to bring together like-minded forward thinking, innovative client-side JavaScript developers. As an organization we are creating an environment for JavaScript developers to meet and discuss innovations, bounce ideas, enhance their skills, and kick back with some like-minded individuals. Be you amateur or pro; Nnja or Pirate; businessman, entrepreneur, student, or enthusiast, you …

This group is for WordPress users from beginners to advanced PHP WordPress Development. WordPress is an advanced Content Management System that can run a simple blog to a Fortune 500 website.

Ever had an idea, that you want to design, build, and sell? Ever have an idea, that solves a problem, but you didn't know how to begin? Ever want to invent, but you need help to design, build, and sell? Do you have a product, but can't seem to find the right market? Let's Meet Up!

Dallas Algorithmic Trading is for anyone interested in creating and using algorithms in the financial markets. We arrange monthly talks from practicing quants, algorithmic traders, trading technology experts, and academics. Our focus is practical, rather than theoretical. We enjoy talking about how to automate the purchase and sale of securities using statistics, machine learning, data mining, and algorithms.

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 …

Sales and marketing group for those looking to network with others about best practices, utilizing referrals, embracing technology, etc.

Eclectic discussions for software developers seeking the best in technology, philosophy and beer.

This group was created to fill a gap in the communities surrounding Red Oak: Ferris, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Desoto, and Lancaster Texas where there are certainly many Information Technology Professionals who want to learn more about Agile Scrum and the concepts of Scrum that can be applied to every area of life. These concepts include: Servant Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Building Healthy High Performing Teams - just to name a few. This group's vision is to "Give Back" to the commu …

You don't have to be a CISSP! Meet with local IT security professionals who have interest in IT security. Meet, discuss happenings in the industry, socialize, and network.

This is a group for anyone interested in Business Intelligence tools, techniques and best practices. Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience in this field. We will try to setup regular hands on sessions and presentations by industry experts. This will help expand the knowledge and opportunities for all involved by constantly exploring new tools and trends across all the major players as well as open source products.

Tarrant Makers is a community of creative types from all backgrounds living or working in and around Tarrant County, Texas. Our ranks include artists, programmers, hardware hackers and "Do-It-Yourselfers" of all kinds. If you live here and live to create, you are one of us! Our core vision is to be a community of Makers supporting member and public education, innovative projects, and one or more member-accessible workshops (aka Makerspaces).

Startup Weekend is a non-profit organization that helps put on event around the world. The event is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Come join us for discussions, presentations, and networking for use-cases, design, technologies, etc centered around all things NoSQL and BigData! It also services as a HUG (Hadoop Users Group) for DFW. BigData? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_data NoSQL? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosql Example types of things we like to talk about: hadoop stack: HBase, HDFS, Hive, Pig, MapReduce, Zookeeper, Mahout, etc Cassandra Amazon's AWS offerings: SimpleDB, S3, EC2, MapReduce, etc Large scale analy …

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) promotes best practices for secure Cloud Computing and advances the uses of Cloud Computing. The CSA is a not-for-profit organization led by a broad coalition of industry practitioners, corporations, associations and other key stakeholders. Cloud Security Alliance - North Texas Chapter meetings are organized at www.csa-nt.org. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend our chapter meetings, which are open to the public. We also invite you to join our Chapter o …

The purpose of this group is to learn and share the technical and nontechnical aspects of Windows Phone app development.  Members will be able to participate in: * a lending library * forming groups to work on projects * contributing code snippets and giving / receiving help * sharing info about upcoming Hackathons and other Microsoft phone related meetings and events * receiving swag and winning prizes!

This group exists to serve as a portal Into the Garden of Eden, a New Paradigm EcoVillage in the Making located in SW Arlington, TX. The Garden of Eden is dedicated to Freedom, Sustainability and Responsibility. We believe that a life lived in connection and awareness is a life lived in Love and Thrival. Sustainability is an essential component to living this simply, freely and easily, and a natural result of living at this level of freedom and responsibility. The GOE is host to free weekly lect …

Come find your next great connection at Fort Worth's newest high-end b2b networking event! This is designed for DFW area business owners and leaders, doctors, attorneys, bankers, technology and sales professionals, etc. to make valuable connections in a casual, relaxed setting. -Cash Bar -Free Parking http://events.linkedin.com/First-Thursday-Networking-Happy-Hour-Ft/pub/453792

Dallas Filmmakers is geared toward professionals - and aspiring professionals - who *work behind the scenes* on films, television, commercials, industrials, and web projects. These people are known as "the crew". The CREW members in Dallas are some of the best in the nation! They are hard working, creative, and take pride in being involved in "the industry". The mission of Dallas Filmmakers is to help crew educate themselves about new technology, real-life shooting challenges and solutions, li …