We are an LA based networking group dedicated to all professionals within the Interactive Space! We will have networking events for all who want to get together and discuss what is going on in the market, or just to meet new people with similar experience! This group is sponsored by the Aquent Los Angeles office and is open to all registered and Non-registered talent.

This group is about sharing iOS (iPhone OS) design and development experiences. Talks include tips, methods, resources, demos, direct community feedback, testers, and mobile sanity checks for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The Southern California Sitecore CMS User Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month in downtown Los Angeles. Parking is validated and free. The group was created to bring together Sitecore users & partners, as well as anyone considering using Sitecore as their Web Content Management System or interested in learning more about Content Management Systems. Members will have the opportunity to network, learn more about Sitecore and share best practices and experiences. The group is led b …

These Live Optimization Workshops are for small businesses. We focus all of our experimentation on optimizing online marketing communications- improving email marketing, improving subscription, lead generation, and ecommerce offers while providing: * Access to a team of industry experts who have collaboratively conducted thousands of online tests and understand internet marketing * Knowledge and understanding through a thorough analysis of the focus area * Strategically planned and executed …

We, at Onward Search, love interactive more than double fudge chocolate cake, and looking to connect with web folks who share our passion. It's hard enough keeping up with the interactive world, why not get together and discuss what's new, what's old, and what's coming next....and we might POSSIBLY throw in some fun! Our focus is interactive design, UI/UX, IA, web development, and new media. We're getting together industry leaders for panels and speaker events, and also looking to have more c …

Boxaplex is a co-working space in West Hollywood, California. Tired of working alone, or in a crowded (and noisy) coffee shop? We have desks for rent in a bright and modern office, where you can network with like-minded professionals and get...stuff...done. Started by Boxador (www.boxador.com), an online technology incubator. We would like to meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs, user experience designers, web developers, software engineers, information architects, idea incubators or ju …

This Meetup group, Social Mi Los Angeles, will be a very exciting one to be a part of. Our group will be composed of C-level executives of startups and members of highly established Web based organizations like Google, Facebook, Yahoo and more. The group is here to grow, help each other out, and even do business together. Our events will consist of keynote speakers, startup presentations, group brainstorming sessions, networking, food, and a in general having a good time. We like to focus more o …

The Los Angeles Puppet Master User Group is a Meetup to share knowledge and experience using Puppet. Puppet s a tool designed to manage the configuration of Unix-like and Microsoft Windows systems declaratively, developed by Puppet Labs. Anyone interested in Puppet and systems configuration should join. Note : nothing to do with the Southern California Amateur puppeteers and puppets meetup.

A Los Angeles based Hadoop user group focused on helping Hadoop users share experiences, problems and solutions, as well as learn new skills for building large-scale Hadoop-based systems. Missed a meetup? We record and livestream our meetups here http://www.ustream.tv/channel/l-a-hadoop-user-group

Designfudge is centered on LA based UX & Design professionals. We're focused on.. 1. Monthly gatherings; once a month we’ll get together to hear case studies of local projects and discuss outcomes over food and drinks. 2. Local Studio Showcase; we’ll take close looks at design studios in and around LA for inspiration. 3. Open Projects; we’ll share projects for freelancers and those looking for work. If you're interested on sharing a case study, please send your brief proposal to mike@macadaan.co …

What is it? A series of hands-on workshops that focus on UX design for mobile and touch products. Who is it for? Beginners who love design but don’t have the means to attend school. Working designers of any discipline who want jump into user experience and interaction design. Why is it? All the great hands-on UX-related workshops are not accessible for most working people. They're needs to be more affordable 'night school' options for design education. This is my contribution to that movement. …

We are Tech in Motion: LA. This group is designed for anyone and everyone interested in technology. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field or simply want to know more about the industry this is the place for you. Tech in Motion: LA is designed for you, so let’s make this group amazing and help bring the sprawling Los Angeles Tech community closer and do something great! Have something cool you want to hear discussed? Tell us about it! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedicated to offe …

We are a group that gets together bi-monthly for breakfast to chat about UX related topics and we occasionally do fun, other activities and UX workshops.

Los Angeles Accessibility and Inclusive Design Group We are accessibility and inclusive design practitioners of differing abilities who want to help practitioners who are either unaware of or hesitant to engage in accessible and inclusive design. Many of us work in large organizations with just one or two other colleagues in similar roles, as independent consultants, or in small businesses alone. This is a great way to meet other web accessibility and inclusive design practitioners. If you would …

Bel Air Camera will be starting a series of Photo and Video classes that will take place on Saturday's starting in September. These are designed to Educate the public, they are NOT sales pitches. Each week will be a different theme from "Entry Level HDSLR Video" to "Digital SLR 101". Classes on In Home Printing, LOMO Photography, In Home Lighting, Audio for Video, and many more. If you are a beginner in the photography & Video world, these are for you! If you have a working knowledge of shooting …

This is the Southern California Oracle Big Data Analytics Meetup Group. Our focus is to network with Oracle technology professionals and evangelists to share user experiences, conduct training sessions, as well as hear from industry experts on the latest developments around Oracle Big Data, NoSQL, Hadoop, R, Oracle Big Data Connectors, ODI,  Endeca Information Discovery, Oracle Business Intelligence Analytics, Exalytics, etc.

The Los Angeles Product Management Association, was created to foster professional development and networking opportunities. Meetings will cover topics such as product strategy, development methodologies, Product Marketing, Market Discovery, and industry trends. Learn more at LAProducts.org.

This is a group for anyone interested in talking about using Chef as part of building and maintaining an automated infrastructure. Get together with like-minded sysadmins, systems engineers, configuration management and devops spirited type folks to share experiences, tips, tricks and to talk about real life strategies for deploying and maintaining your Chef infrastructure.

We are committed to enhancing visibility to self service government initiatives that are completed, in progress, or just getting off the ground. Our goal is to create a community where information, experience, ideas, and strategies are shared collaboratively and to: (a) connect government organizations with resources to get projects off the ground; (b) make an informed choice on tools and technologies for self service applications, (c) develop strategies for citizen outreach, on-boarding, and us …

Feeling inspired?Create it. Got Spare Parts? Build it. Have an idea? Launch it Find out what is new and exciting in the tech world. See product demos from industry leaders and hear their stories. The tech is out there, so utilize it and find your team to create the next innovation. Join us and connect the different tech communities into an immersive experience. diy          web                         H MAKErs - TECHnology - Mobile APPlication E N If you are interested in gadgets, gamificatio …

This is the US group for the "Everything Beta" program. BUILDING THE FUTURE. DIGITAL SOCIETY. EVERYTHING IS BETA. The "Everything Beta" program is a combination of software, workshops and open events. It uses the ioxit™ engine, driving an integrated open web builder with domain name management, graphical web design environment and structuring tools which allow for solid, real time design development and user experience. ioxit™ is created by the groups organizer Detlev

Dedicated to establishing a community of UX Designers, Entrepreneurs and Engineers to develop and promote innovation in Northeast LA. This group will feature UX-related events, studio tours, meetups in an effort to drive technology and startup culture to the Pasadena, Glendale, Downtown LA and points surrounding area. Follow us: @NELAUX

Local events by product managers, for product managers. ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers in Los Angeles to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Design, Development and Management, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're open to companies big and s …

Are you a web designer, developer, or web enthusiast who lives in or around the SGV? Do you get excited when you hear about new web technologies? Are you a designer who is always up-to-date with the latest trend in web design? Do you like to have fun while nerding out about your latest project with someone who understands it? If this is you, we'd love for you to be a part of the San Gabriel Valley web designers and developers meetup group! This group is designed to create a fun environment for e …

Color Correction for Indie Filmmaking About Color Correction: Color correcting is both a technical process and an art form that relies on an individual’s skill, experience and good taste. Color correction or color grading can elevate the production value significantly and even turn video captured with lower grade cameras into stunning looking images. Almost every TV program, documentary, music video, movie, etc. is color corrected these days. The difference between a graded and uncorrected image …

This Meetup is designed for folks that want to learn certain functions of the digital / mobile / new media / entrepreneur and technology fields but haven't. Many people unsuccessfully enlist friends, take courses, read manuals or never pursue their passions or hobbies because they simply can't afford to, don't have time to or feel some sort of insecurity that holds them back. Apple has courses, there are plenty of great workshops, classes and online tutorials out there, however sometimes there a …

Interested in data visualization tools from Tableau, MicroStrategy, QlikView, IBM Cognos, SAS, Spotfire and others?  Interactive graphics can tell you more than tables of numbers.  Let's get together to hear from users who have implemented these tools or discovered useful knowledge from data visualization.  We will also hear from representatives of various analytics software companies and consulting firms. We can also host some hack sessions to work on projects or learn something from each other …

This is a group for anyone interested in technical writing. All skill levels are welcome. We started this group to bring together technical writers in the Los Angeles area. We wish to use MeetUp to announce all upcoming LASTC meetings, lunchtime forums, council meetings, volunteering opportunities, webinars, and more. You do not need to be a STC member to attend, and we look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events!