Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new start up venture, here is your opportunity. Just D …

This group is dedicated to discussing new trends in the Web 3.0. Come learn about the latest developments in Rich Internet Applications, Social Media, Mobile Development and the Outernet. Listen to industry experts describe new technologies and network with like minded peers. DEFINITION OF WEB 3.0 http://www.mindgrub.com/web3.0/

How is technology impacting Baltimore? BmoreTech Meetup is a fast-paced evening demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/rention, digital access/education, and government/policy reform in Baltimore. Three presenters will demo projects that are changing how we think about technology in the city. Organized by Technically Baltimore.

Meet and learn from other PHP Developers in the Baltimore area! Come to a PHP Meetup to exchange ideas, talk about code, architecture, innovation, and open source technologies and projects in general. Anyone interested in PHP or it's surrounding technologies is welcome! We meet on the Third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm! Find us online: Website: http://www.baltimorephp.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=153308396924&ref=ts Twitter: http://twitter.com/baltimorephp Go …

Want to see cool new technology? Want to interact with other cool techies, startups, and business folks? Have some time in the morning? Then come to TechBreakfast, a monthly breakfast in Baltimore, Columbia, DC, and Northern Virginia where entrepreneurs, techies, developers, designers, business people, and interested people see showcases on cool new technology in a demo format and interact with each other . "Show and Tell for Adults" is what we usually say. No boring presentations or speakers wh …

Meet other local JavaScripters to share knowledge, help each other out, review new technology and dream up new ways to use and make JavaScript the most loved language around. We encourage knowledge sharing and a comfortable environment to be yourself. Our meetings cover general Web Development topics focused on the programming side of things. Sometimes we cover the many JavaScript libraries available to aid in JavaScript development, including Backbone, Ember, ExtJS, Sencha Touch, jQuery, etc.

A place for EE enthusiasts to get together, talk shop, learn a thing or two, network, and discuss all things EE! We'll meet anywhere from the Vim Interactive office in Fells to one of our favorite neighborhood watering holes-- we're open to suggestions and we grow and eventually pioneer the EE scene in Baltimore. Anyone interested in EE and surrounding technologies are welcome!

Meet other local developers, architects, and designers focused on Java, J/EE (J2EE), and J/ME (J2ME) technologies. We try to strike a balance between networking/socializing and discussing/learning about code, architecture, and innovations. Both beginners and pros are welcome!

Social changemakers from Baltimore come together to talk about technology, swap ideas, and build new relationships.

I notice that 77 people are "waiting" for a Baltimore WordPress group. Not one to wait, I figured I'd jump into the fray. I wrote a book about Drupal, actually, but my most recent site is in WordPress, and so far, I'm enjoying the WordPress experience. (I've installed a number of WordPress sites, but http://12WeekPlan.org is the first one that is really taking off, complete with theming, people actually using the site, etc.) Please join the group regardless of your level. No matter what your lev …

With the growing interest in Cyber Security and the various certifications, this is a club where like minded Ethical Hackers, Penetration Testers and Network / Computer Security professionals can come together and share knowledge and mentor those looking to break into the field. If you have or trying to get a Network+, Security+, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, CHFI...etc, lets get together and expand on our knowledge by cooperating in lectures, hands on labs and group discussions about all things network / c …

Going where no Lean has gone before! **Running the simplest experiments to quickly validate business assumptions** Software developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs: Are you building the right product? We help you be more innovative, stop wasting time, and be more successful! LEAN STARTUP is a collection of principles and techniques aimed at creating a product/service under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The group provides learning, support, and discussion focused on Lean methods (v …

A social group for helping connect busy techies, geeks and entrepreneurs who are also busy parents in the Baltimore area. We hope to meet every other month or so in an informal way to share our projects, compare notes on entrepreneurship, and support each other as we strive for that ever elusive "work/life balance." Babysitters encouraged, spouses welcome! (And non-parents are welcome, too -- we're inclusive.)

This group is for people in and around Maryland who are involved in internet marketing whether it is building your business, marketing your company or just promoting your blog. We want to create a local forum where we can discuss Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), social media, link building, online advertising and other internet marketing techniques. This group is for everyone to come hang out, network, and share ideas, tips, and techniques to stay up with the lat …

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.

The Baltimore Perl Mongers is a group of people local to the Baltimore, Maryland area with an interest in the Perl programming language. Some of us are new to the language, some are well-acquainted, some use it on UNIX, others on Win32, but all are welcome. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Tindeco Wharf building on Boston Street. Our pm.org site is http://baltimore.pm.org!

A group of database technologists that discuss data technology of all types, but with a focus on the PostgreSQL relational database. Open to developers, admins, and engineers of all types!

The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is an open-source application security project led by The OWASP Foundation, a professional association of global members that is open to anyone interested in learning more about software security. The OWASP community works to create freely-available articles, methodologies, documentation, tools, and technologies. There is no bar for entry. Whether you are interested in security, would like to hear from professionals in the industry, simply netwo …

This is an invitation to all of the cool people who make up the biotechnology and life sciences industry in Maryland. Let's come together for SPORTS and SOCIALIZATION! The "Techies" Sports Social Club is for both athletic and non athletic members alike. Our athletic Techies who are interested in playing a number of sports such as kickball, softball, soccer, volleyball etc., will make up the Techies sports teams. Our non athletic Techies, can participate by coming out to support and socialize and …

We currently have a 1600+ SF space located in Severn, MD. This space is open to the public, anyone can join, and is available for people to come and collaborate on their projects. The motto of the space is Teach, Learn, Build! FYI most of our members don't use meetup.com, so it doesn't look like many people are registered, but nearly every event posted has had 10+ people.

In each meeting we will discuss: common design patterns that can improve your application code; software development principles that underlie many design patterns; best practices in application design and development; frameworks that support best practices. Applying these patterns and practices in real-world applications can be a lot trickier than understanding them conceptually, so we will encourage you to bring in application design problems that you have been struggling with, or solutions t …

Join the Baltimore SQL Server Users Group to expand your knowledge and network! We hold free monthly meetings focusing on SQL Server DBA, Development and Business Intelligence topics. Our meetings are typically on the third Monday of the month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Columbia, MD. Please join us for one of our upcoming meetings.

This meetup is created to help geeks, entrepreneurs, and small biz owners bridge the last mile between good ideas, and practical solutions. Our get togethers will focus on creating actionable plans and solving the problems that you are having.

From wireframes to Beta, early stage companies (and ideas) can demo and get invaluable feedback.  Join us for coffee and bagels.  Very early stage focused.  Great way to get your product off to a good start and work on your pitch!

User's group for those using, planning, or supporting BMC Software Cloud Lifecycle Management solution.