Would you like to participate in a community of Web Developers, Graphic Designers, and Programmers to share tips and tricks, discuss CSS, PHP, XML, Web Standards, Illustrator, internet security, Photoshop, logo design, SEO, writing proposals and contracts, project managment and other related topics? Goals: *List meetings/ events for other local programmer/ developer groups and conferences: hidden tech, western mass developers, .net, NAYP, western mass drupal group. *host graphic design works …

CT Web Innovators is a group of developers, designers, content developers, system administrators, project managers, application developers, entrepreneurs, business owners and users who come together to share their interests, insights, expertise, experience and ideas on building innovative and effective websites.

This is a group for techies and social change advocates. We like to gather to: speculate about future possibilities, to share ideas, and to mutually support each other in creating social good. Our primary goal is just to have conversations that bring together the people in the New Haven area who are pioneering new ways of advancing social good. The group's official gatherings are once a month and each meeting focuses on one question or challenge for how we can better use technology to make t …

The goals of the CT chapter of the User Experience Professionals' Association include to: 1. Provide a local network through which user experience professionals can share information about the techniques and methodologies in the profession. 2. Create an inclusive community for those interested in user experience, whether it is their primary focus or a related discipline. 3. Change new product development processes to include a concern for the people who use them by presenting the business case f …

This group was formed for people in the Hartford area who use Adobe products, like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Business Catalyst, etc. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and to learn more about design and development. All levels are welcome.

Welcome to Meet by MetroWest (MXMW) group. MetroWest is far enough from Boston to have its own group. This group is primarily focused on Web, Mobile, New Media related design and development. We will grow the group to be helpful for working professionals, current and future entrepreneurs, and students. We will try to structure every meeting with a little bit of web, mobile, and new technology with focus on one of the functional areas such as design, development, strategy, innovation etc. We …

Google Technology User Groups (GTUGs) are user groups for people who are interested in Google's developer technology; everything from the Android and App Engine platforms, to product APIs like the YouTube API and the Google Calendar API, to initiatives like OpenSocial. Check out code.google.com for the full list of offerings. There are chapters of GTUG world-wide and this chapter for Connecticut residents and those in the near-by cities of Massachusetts. I started this group because I was aske …

The Connecticut Java Users Group organizes monthly meetings on new and emerging Java technologies. It aims to help professionals stay abreat of the latest developments in Java and related open source projects. Meetings are free and open to the public. The group was initially founded in 2000 as a special interest group of the Connecticut Object Oriented Users Group. It is presently chaired by Ryan Cuprak who assumed leadering of the JUG in December of 2002.

A chance to meet new contacts, new friends and network with other tech folks in Connecticut. CreativeTech aims to serve the needs of the thousands of tech workers in Connecticut who seek chances to meet their technical brethren working throughout Connecticut. We're using the term "tech" loosely... If your profession has anything to do with technology you are welcome at this meetup! We're going to rotate the events throughout Connecticut so they are convenient for everyone at one time or another. …

We, newhaven.rb, are a group of people living in and around New Haven, CT brought together by shared interest in the Ruby Programming Language. We come from all different professions and occupations to share our knowledge of Ruby and learn from one another. If you're interested in joining us to learn about Ruby or just hang out with fellow enthusiasts, follow us on Twitter @newhavenrb, join our discussion list, or find us on irc #newhavenrb to get in touch. Our normal schedule is to meet on the …

The purpose of this group is to provide quality technology instruction. I decided to start this group because I've been teaching technology for the past 20 years. Anyone who would like to learn more about their computer or web technologies should join this group.

Whether you’re new to WordPress or a pro, the Providence Meetup offers insights, fun, and camaraderie in your back yard. Meeting monthly since 2009.

Welcome to MoDevRI - a mobile developer community for Rhode Island and beyond. We provide a productive forum for technical and business expertise in order to successfully navigate the world of apps and the mobile web. Join this group if you are a developer at any level, regardless of platform Join if you are a company needing mobile expertise and support Interact with some of the brightest developers in the business Participate in our monthly "AppPremier" events to garner feedback from the comm …

Welcome to the Greater Hartford Python Group! Learn Python. Or, learn more Python. Join us and become a more effective software architect and developer! Welcome to the Greater Hartford Python Group--where you will meet fellow software and Python enthusiasts and professionals--as we work to build and strengthen the community of software architects and developers; Python and Python-based application developers, architects and designers; and other computing technologists in Connecticut. Python is a …

New London SSUG is a FREE group dedicated to everything about Microsoft SQL Server. This group was specifically created to help people learn, improve and share their SQL Server knowledge. New London SSUG is open DBAs of any level of experience and knowledge.

Informal, social gathering of Higher Ed web workers in Rhode Island, Mass, CT. Both sides of the fence (IT & Marketing/Communications) and in between welcome! Meet, get to know each other, talk a little shop or whatever over dinner and drinks! Come share with the group whats new, exciting in higher ed web design/development, content creation and social media! Please, no vendors allowed unless invited.

This is a group for designers and developers who make their living building websites using WordPress and other PHP based Open Source Software in the New Haven Shoreline area. The purpose of the group is to create a strong community of WordPress developers to share information, experiences and support. Discuss the issues involved in running a web design/ development business, the various ways WordPress can be used as a Blog, CMS or otherwise manipulated into something unusual. As well as talk abo …

Prov.JS is a meetup for web developers in Providence, RI. The focus is on JavaScript, HTML5, frameworks. We meet every other month for one or two 30-45 minute talks, followed by beer and discussion at someplace close by. Contact us if there's something you'd like to learn more about or you'd like to give a talk yourself.

Travel with us as we migrate one of our strategic business applications from Windows Desktop to the Web.  During this journey, we’ve decided to share our story as it happens.  Each week we will post our experiences (the good and the bad) on our blog:  http://desktoptoweb.blogspot.com/ and you can follow us on Twitter:  @DesktoptoWeb. We will detail the technologies we’ve chosen and why we chose them.   Our postings will likely range from what ORM we decide to use, to our struggles with JavaScrip …

Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011. All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by po …

Do you work from home, coffee shops, and/or wherever you can balance your laptop? Are you a remote worker, freelance computer professional, or self-employed entrepreneur? Many of today's knowledge workers and computer professionals are able to do their work wherever they'd like. There are certainly benefits to this lifestyle. But let's be honest, it can sometimes get a little lonely. And exploring the limits of Starbucks' hospitality can be a bit awkward too. This group seeks to help with these …

Looking to meet up with local Drupal folks? Want to talk to someone close by about Drupal? Looking for local opportunities? You're in the right place! We cover everything Drupal and many things not-so-Drupal (but very relevant to our industry). Come with problems, come with solutions, or come just to discover what Drupal is all about! Our mission is to build and strengthen the community of Drupal developers, designers, administrators, content creators and other stakeholders in Connecticut. Come …

Get together with local experts, peers and friends to discuss programming in Ruby. Present on a topic that interests you, vent about your frustrations, or show off that new project you're creating. Discuss that latest Rails change or show off your beer-fetching robot that is controlled by mruby. We welcome people of any skill level! We try to meet on the third Wednesday of each month, and the location varies -- although the location is often in/around downtown Providence. Please sign up for the …

This group is for people interested in the Scala programming language and related projects like the Play web framework. We can meetup and help each other learn. I'm not sure about the format yet, but we could have mini presentations or classes, discussions, study halls, share code, etc.

This is a group for motivated people looking to share ideas, networking and explore opportunities with local talent to create new software and application products to make a concept become reality. Become part of a cohesive team or find the resources you need that will build a team to accomplish a common vision.

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 30 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 100-1000 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

"I need to learn to program" "I've tried to learn to code before-- and it all seemed over my head" "I've got a great idea for a business, but no one to develop it" "I want to learn to develop mobile apps, but can't go back to college" "I want to learn the latest techniques for the web" "I love to play video games-- How do I develop them?" If any of these statements resonate, you need to check out ByteOverflow CT, a community of people learning web, mobile and game development skills together in …

This is a group for us Designers and Developers in between Hartford and Providence to get together and learn new things. We discuss both design and development topics. We have an open format, and thrive on participation, so bring something to share. We will also have time set aside to network as well. Share news stories, new techniques or just something that inspired you.