Usergroup for developers, designers and enthusiasts of Microsoft's XAML technologies in the New York Tri-State area, including Windows Presentation Foundation, Silverlight, Windows Phone, and the new Metro interface being introduced in Windows 8. While our meetings focus on Microsoft technology, we welcome all who are interested in RIA technology, including Adobe Flash and Flex.

Professional Developers explore deep dive topics every other wednesday.

Afigma is a vision of the future, where humanity strives to achieve two things; space development and transcendence of a human into a "mage". To make this vision a reality, five things are required. First, people willing to believe and support Afigma. Second, the way of Tau, which is the core philosophy of Afigma. Third, the advanced Technology(IX-POINT Texnologies Inc) and (Orga Industries Inc.) industries that can research and develop the tools for accomplishing the vision. Forth, The Ban …

Our web-site www.modelsagainstaddictions.org Models Against Addictions is a non profit 501c3 foundation. Our mission is to raise awareness of addictions , establish low cost holistic treatments and provide the experience, education and resources necessary to awaken each individual’s healing from their own personal addictions......http://www.meetup.com/Healing-All-Addictions/ Hold fundraisers throughout NY and the world with the desire to advance addiction treatments, including life-celebrating …

Technology and the web have changed how fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs are being distributed, and have begun to alter the process of writing, reading, sharing, and consuming texts.  Words are finding new modalities, and innovators across disciplines have begun to experiment with how technology might improve their creation, curation, and consumption. Code Meet Print is the community at the intersection of texts + technology that will contemplate, define, and help build better interfaces for …

CALLING ALL MOTOCYCLETTERASTS NY area wahlbergs, spankys, pacinos, urkels, pitts, jolies, cobains, rossis, nikitas, connerys, thurmans, diesels, snipes, lucy lius, vangoghs, austin powerses, clouds, griers, bruce lees, spidermen and other accomplished, slick, boffo two-wheeled bohemians, burners and other creatives in search of a home . . . A new concept in motorcycling based outta NYC "An unconventional, paradigm-shifting motorbike think-tank, entertainment and riding group" What is Bik …

We are very familiar with the CQ5 platform and thought that as new companies are rolling out CQ5 all the time it would be good to get those users familiar with the system together with those that may be dipping their toes into it for the first time. We're looking to set up a regular meetup where developers, users, product and project managers, and anyone who uses CQ5 can get together, over a drink or some snacks, to discuss their experiences. There's much knowledge that can and should be shared …

Software powers the world, but insecure software threatens safety, trust, and economic growth. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is dedicated to making application security visible by empowering individuals and organizations to make informed decisions about true application securityrisks. OWASP boasts 30,000+ participants, more than 65 organizational supporters, and more than academic supporters. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit worldwide charitable organization, OWASP does not en …

We're about connecting ideas, people, stories, and inspirations. Whether you are an entrepreneur or simply looking to meetup with an inspiring crowd of people, we welcome you to join in and cultivate an atmosphere of learning.

The purpose of this meetup is to connect Fairfield University Alum's who work as Technology professionals in and around New York City.

A few years ago I started a business in New York City. We were immediately profitable. What I noticed from this process is that there are a lot of resources for level 1 start-ups that are trying to take an idea, turn it into a product, and bring that idea to market. I noticed that most fail and will never make a profit, because ideas take little investment. I also noticed that there are a lot of people who specialize in level 3 start-ups, companies that have a large client base, and are highly p …

NYC Webgrrls is a chapter within Webgrrls International (http://webgrrls.com), which is a community of professional women who leverage technology to become more successful in their careers and businesses. With Technology changing at the speed of light, women from all walks of life join webgrrls to “stay in the know”, discuss the latest tech trends, support each other through business and technology issues, and develop new business contacts and friends. Members can connect online or in person at …

The first chapter of Leaders in Software and Art was founded in New York in 2009 as a networking group for cutting-edge artists who use technology to create museum-quality pieces. Meetups feature artist speakers showcasing their work and are attended by people fascinated by the field, such as curators, collectors, engineers and programmers, and of course other tech artists. What began with software art presentations has grown to include data visualization, sculpture made using LEDs, microprocess …

UX/UI, HTML5, CSS3, Design and Development. We cover it all, and bring you the voices of the web industry. CASCADE SF, San Francisco's chapter, has been a smashing success. We are now bringing the knowledge to NYC.

Read All About It! is a great opportunity to read and understand an English-language newspaper. Practice speaking, increase vocabulary, and build public speaking confidence. Learn about the world and be able to converse with others! Develop reading fluency, discuss current events using English vocabulary and grammar, and expand world knowledge. We read articles from a wide variety of news sources ranging from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to The African Business Magazine. Improv …

Do you have a meaningful project that could use a competent co-founder within another field? Are you limited on time and venues to find that special business partner but full of creativity and optimism, looking for a space and community to share and listen to worthwhile ideas? Whether you're a developer with a fantastic idea, hoping to connect with a knowledgable lawyer, chef, broker, etc. that would give your project insight and wings... OR A competent lawyer, chef, broker, etc. looking for an …

We are a group of Joomla! users who meet once a month for information exchange, networking, and to have a good time! Each meeting includes a presentation about a popular Joomla! extension, a real life case study using the Joomla! CMS, and a lightening round in which questions about any aspect of Joomla! can be posed to the group. Our group consists of a wide range of Joomla! users, from developers, designers, and those just beginning with Joomla! We welcome all, and encourage participation i …

Startup companies, freelance designers, developers, hackers, PR and marketing professionals, writers, students, lawyers, telecommuters and all-around brilliant, awesome people- interested in a coworking space in Astoria? We are opening a collaborative workspace in early 2013 and want to hear from you! Help us build a space to best fit your needs. Come out and have your say!

This group is for anyone in Manhattan excited about the use of iPads in all areas of business. We started this group to share stories on how the iPad has become an important and innovative tool to solve business problems. We will get together to share stories on unique use cases and explore business problems the iPad effectively solves. If you would like to expand your network with other like-minded people who are passionate about the intersection of technology and business, feel free to join us …

This NYC-based group is for anyone who develops, manages and supports in-house, corporate WordPress sites. It includes users of self-hosted single, multi-site, or VIP installs. Here we can address many of the unique challenges facing in-house development teams.

After an enthusiastic 1st meetup, January 16, 2013, we are very pleased to continue to build the Bronx tech community.  Everyone is welcome: entrepreneurs, coder, investors, educators, designers & artists, journalists, and people who just want to learn what is out there - whether you currently live in the Bronx or not. The location will change - probably with every meet up - so that we can use these opportunities to give exposure to all of the interesting and accessible venues available. Hope to …

"This is a group for people interested in meeting other people from all walks of life who wish to have a better economic future and economically improve themselves. people who like them share a passion for start ups and building new business from scratch, solopreneurs aka businesses of one person, freelancers and general entrepreneurship lovers are also welcome. in every meetup we will get together, network, brainstorm and talk about the best strategies to conceive and implement excellent busine …

This is the MeetUp for all Big 10 alumni living in NYC interested in entrepreneurship, tech, startups and business in general. There are so many of us here with such a variety of talents, abilities, and experiences, and this is the place to bring it all together and show the NY business community what the Big 10 has to offer. Every month we will get together, listen to either a chosen speaker or pitches from Big 10 founders, and follow that up with snacks and some drinks. Looking forward to seei …

This meetup group is intended to bring together bioinformatics software developers, life scientists and entrepreneurs interested on the applications of cloud computing to the analysis of large-scale genome sequencing datasets. We welcome members from academia, non-profits or industry, who would like to discuss research ideas, software, explore ventures in cloud computing / genome sequencing technologies, or simply build a network with others that are enthusiastic for the potential offered by the …

This is a group for trust&safety pros on the NYC startup scene. Let's drink some beers and talk through our different approaches to community management, moderating user-generated content, wrangling member squabbles, etc.!