A group of passionate FreeSWITCH enthusiasts exchanging ideas in an open forum. We're here to explore not just FreeSWITCH but other telecommunications initiatives around open source telephony. The group will consist of formal trainings, informal install fests, lots of Q&A time and general time to just share ideas and meet people. This group is founded by Darren Schreiber - the author of FreePBX v3, FreeSWITCH's mod_nibblebill module and various other open-source telecom software. Meetings …

Since the late 80s, Macintosh enthusiasts in the Orlando area have been meeting to share information and provide valuable presentations in their pursuit of a productive, and fun, Macintosh experience. Several meetings are held each month, covering special interests such as InDesign, the iPhone and Web design. FLMUG also includes a group, called Apple Seeds, that repairs older Macs and donates them to churches, 501(c)(3)s, and nonprofit organizations. Anyone who currently owns, is thinking of b …

Meet local people interested in the Semantic Web and related technologies. Topics of interests include: Ontology Design, OWL, RDF, SPARQL, RIF, Web 2.0 & Web 3.0 interplay, Linked Data, Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing. We support the W3C initiative to make the web "one giant database": The Data Web. The meetup format is informal yet informative. Please join if you are a practitioner or interested in the technologies mentioned.

CFSUG is a forum for all persons who are using, supporting, or otherwise involved in SharePoint. Our membership is open to developers, designers, users, power users, administrators, managers, recruiters, hiring managers, and anyone else who might be interested in learning more about SharePoint. This group is dedicated to providing resources to get help and information on SharePoint based technologies. Our experience is that recruiters and hiring managers often write requirements for resources w …

Join a New Community for StartUps After working with 100’s of technology start-ups and innovators, we at the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, formerly STAR TEC, realized the Tampa Bay area needed an informal  program that would link entrepreneurs, talent in transition, scientists, funders, innovators, technology professionals and engineers – the people who want to make connections in the Tampa Bay innovation marketplace and move their ideas forward. This program, StartUp Xchange, will help innovator …

This group is not for the beginning camera owner, or the casual hobbyist/shooter who is happy with their current level of skills and knowledge. It is for photographers who are beyond the basics and are serious about advancing to higher levels and gaining experience with serious shooters. Our target member is someone who owns and has experience with quality equipment, and is either: 1) an experienced amateur, semi-pro, or new-to-the-biz pro, who desires to gain skills, knowledge, and experience …

This is a group for developers, designer and technology enthusiast to share ideas, problems and information about mobile development.

Did you know according to the San Francisco WordCamp 22% of all new websites in the world are now built using WordPress. Learn & discuss everything to do with WordPress - latest plugins, designs, themes, coding, SEO, graphics etc. No companies selling web services, just simple open source discussion and networking. The next meeting is always based on the votes of the previous meeting. This meetup is all about "The Press", from beginning blogger through to hardcore coder. Need a WordPress user gr …

Tampa Technology Networkers hosts targeted meetings aimed at Information Technology/Telecommunications professionals that are looking for high quality contacts. It is a small world of six, oops, make that seven billion people! Who do you know in technology and business?

Miss the comraderie, spontaneous conversation, and dynamic energy of working in the same room with other creative people? Welcome to The CoWork Lab. We take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creative) and the best elements of a workspace (productive, functional) and combine them to give independent workers bricks and mortar to call their own. The CoWork Lab was built on coworking philosophy. Our members (aka "Scientists) are: software engineers, real estate brokers, web deve …

Our focus will be discussion and projects relating to information technology, virtualization, firewalls, Voice over IP, forensics, firewalls, Intrusion Detection, networking and more.

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, technologists, photographers, producers, and more all with an interest in the production of digital news. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

Meeting fellow Developers, Techies and UberCoders in the local area but outside work can be cumbersome. Local HN meetups become a "who's who" of the local tech community. We can learn from each other, do some interesting projects, recruit, get recruited or at the very least have a seriously geeky conversation with others who actually understand what we're saying! We, coders/hackers, are a special group of people. We're creative, smart and best of all, we generally love what we do and are in the …

The Battle Begins... Do you need to find funding for your company?  Then you need a strategic plan of attack!  The competition and investment landscape for corporate funding is a brutal battlefield. You must be better prepared than the rest – there’s absolutely no room for weakness on these front lines! Very simply, either do it right or don’t do it at all! The process of raising capital will be one of the toughest battles of your life. It’s a process made for warriors who are committed to the s …

Since 1976, Florida's (and one of America's) oldest group of computer enthusiasts have been meeting in the Orlando area to share information and provide valuable presentations in their pursuit of knowledge and fun with computers and related technology. Several meetings are held each month, covering special interests such as digital photography, security, MS Windows, a Technical group, software and database design. We also share a monthly meeting with the Florida Macintosh User Group (FLMUG) high …

We'll get together to provide some hands-on time with the latest CAD and BIM technologies. Join us to network with your peers, have a little pizza and learn something new.

A group for developers of all skill levels to network, share information, and learn from each other. We also host the http://www.meetup.com/Orlando-iOS-Developer-Group at our offices in downtown Orlando ( http:www.justecho.com ) and will regularly meet for group discussions, network or job opportunities, and to share ideas and whatever projects group members are working on. Sorry but due to current membership suggestions, no recruiters or non-tech attendees.

The Suncoast Linux Users Group (affectionately known as SLUG) is a loose-knit informal group of Linux users and enthusiasts in West Central Florida (the Suncoast/Greater Tampa Bay area). Our purpose is to provide mutual support and assistance for Linux users in the area, and to promote the use of Linux to others.

The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is the largest and most influential membership organization for the technology industry in Central Florida. With over 300 member companies that range from entrepreneurial startups to some of the largest companies in the region, the organization hosts over 85 events annually. In addition to supporting and promoting the technology industry, the organization’s strategic goals include workforce objectives to highlight the need for highly skilled IT workers, init …

NPMA Suncoast Chapter is a group of Property Management professionals in the Tampa Bay metro area who belong to the National Property Management Association. Our mission is to implement, promote, and maintain principles that are the driving force of our professional existence. We will provide a means and assist our membership to seek and develop growth opportunities that strengthen and enhance our professional development. We use Meetup.com to help us do just that! You can find more information …

This is a group for anyone interested in .NET development from Lakeland Florida and the surrounding area. We have been together going on five years and meet monthly for free food, pizza, door prizes, and to hear from local, regional, and national speakers about development on the Microsoft platform. Our normal meeting location is at Polk State University and on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, however the date and location are sometimes changed for scheduling purposes so stay informed by joining ou …

Join us for fun interactive technology workshops and tech talks. Explore the latest technology in STEM topics. Get hands-on experience in our 3D printing and electronics workshops. This group meets monthly at the Orlando Public Library (Downtown).

The purpose of the Women in SharePoint Tampa chapter is to connect the many women in the Tampa Bay area currently working with SharePoint. In today’s high paced world of technology, more and more women are joining the ranks of technology professionals. Whatever your role as a female in the technology industry, having the support of other women is a powerful advantage. Women in SharePoint (WSP) is dedicated to helping women working as SharePoint professionals reach their career objectives through …

If you are an IT Professional looking to network with others in the local technology community, look no further! We are a group of professionals in the Orlando area who get together regularly to socialize, make connections, share tech-focused tips & tricks, and just have some fun after work. In addition to networking, look forward to events that focus on topics such as preparing for Cisco exams, product demos, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), TelePresence, and other useful topics. Follow @ThinkITMe …

Ed Talks is a series of seminars by 13 Guys Named Ed. They are designed to educate business owners in the truths and non-truths of modern technology and how it impacts a business. In the grand scheme of things, information technology, web design and the Internet are brand new tools that grow and change every day. It gets confusing, and quick. With the confusion comes misinformation. With Ed Talks, 13 Guys Named Ed hopes to strip away the false promises and misinformation so business owners can m …

Are there any persons interested in technology in our local area? This group is open for anyone interested in sharing about new and advancing technologies. Let's find and share about local resources: • Technology-oriented events in our area • Low-cost or free technology classes • Local places of interest to see something new about technology

What differentiates the most successful salespeople? Those who leverage others and never stop learning! Let's get together to network, brainstorm, and grow our success!

Christian Business Connections exists to promote fellowship and prosperity for its members. CBC Valrico South Brandon meets Tuesdays at 7:45 am at the Recipe Box 147 E. Bloomingdale Ave. The restaurant is in the shopping center on the Southeast Corner near the intersection of Bloomingdale Ave and John Moore Rd. We meet for about an hour and 15 minutes every week. Our history: About 2 years old as a group, seat specific with a Financial Planner, Mortgage Broker, Attorney, Information Technology, …