Our group is about Social Networking between peers, and networking between software developer members and the software Industry. We meet regularly and casually around a cup of coffee to get to know each other. Regularly we invite software Industry representatives, and recruiters to talk about their Business and offering. All is done with the purpose of strengthening the tie between peers for fun, education, and career advancement. If you are looking for a job, this is a great opportunity to in …

CANADA'S SOCIAL MEDIA MEETUP Explore new developments in social media and online community building

…  (http://www.launchpad-class.org) Technology Entrepreneurship by Chuck Eesley  @ (http://venture-class.org) Information Theory @ (http://www.infotheory-class.org) Natural Language Processing by Dan Jurafsky and Chris Manning @ (http://nlp-class.org) Software Engineering for SAAS by Armando Fox and David Patterson - Class starts February 20, 2012 @ (http://saas-class.org) Game Theory by Matthew Jackson and Yoav Shoham @ (http://game-theory-class.org) Probabilistic Graphical Models by Daphne Kolle …

ARTCODE is a group dedicated to the combination of Art and new Technology. We are hands-on enthusiasts in hardware or software. We are into stuff like PureData, Max/MSP, Haskore, QuartzComposer, Csound, Kinect, 3D printing, OpenNI, Frankencamera, Open Framework, OpenCV, Processing, Wiring, Arduino, HIDs, HUDs, Android, WP7, iPhone/iPod, and iPad. We would like to meet others in order to exchange knowledge, skills and perhaps work on larger projects.

Agile software development means that you provide the client what (s)he doesn’t want in the first 30 days rather than after 180 days. You use the remaining 150 days to build what the client really wants with a “show as you go” strategy following each 30 day iteration. In 2001, Ken Schwaber, Kent Beck, Martin Fowler and Alistair Cockburn amongst others came up with the Agile Manifesto as follows: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through …

Group for current or future Lisp hackers. If you're in to coding Lisp, no matter the dialect (I use Common Lisp), you are welcome to join the group--in fact, even if you have only a passing interest in "programming with alien technology", please don't be a stranger to the meets. The group exists so us Lispers can code and learn in a social environment, bounce ideas off each other, and hopefully crank out some cool, new, Lisp-based software.

This groups is for DJs and music producers of the electronica bent in the GVA to get together, hang out, bullshit about 'the Scene', share playlists, talk smack about hardware & software, and generally build some solid networks that will support and encourage good music being played for good crowds in Vancouver. Join up if you're passionate about your tech, your breaks, your trance and your prog. Stand up if you rave about your rave, you get up on your hip hop, and you rock your pop top40s. (Du …

A group for people to learn about and explore the possibilities of this new disruptive technology.

The way people are interacting with technology is changing. Never before has technology used the human body as an interface like we have seen with the Kinect. Join this group to find more opportunities to network with like-minded people, find the latest information about the Kinect, collaborate with other Kinect enthusiasts, and share stories and experiences.

… You will be trained using the latest technology (software and hardware) available on the market.

A Ruby Meetup based in Beautiful North Vancouver, British Columbia.

… fellow Business Analysis professionals across a range of industries and companies Offer a variety of events at varying locations using a variety of mediums including: Lunch 'n Learns, Study Sessions, Guest Speaker Presentations and Networking & Social Events Facilitate access to forums, discussion groups and 'knowledge bases' relating to Business Analysis and to provide members with an opportunity to develop professionally through formal and informal means Provide access to information …

Vancouver Scala is an opportunity to discover Scala, learn about new techniques and frameworks, and meet other Scala developers in the Lower Mainland. We welcome developers from all backgrounds and from new to expert who want to learn more about this great language.

Got a great idea for a start-up, but need a co-founder? Want to join an early-stage startup but don't know where to look? Meeting the right team is crucial. This meetup matches ideas with talent, hustlers with hackers and is a great opportunity to meet other people in Vancouver working in the Tech Industry. If you have any suggestions on how to make this group better, send our leadership team an email. See you at our next event!

We are a non-for-profit organization that helps those who wish to improve their public speaking skills. Becase we understand that communication is a key ingredient to success, professionally or personally, we will work with you to help you feel more confident with your communication skills. Our members consist of professionals with different expertise such as engineering, law, software development, and business owners. We are a very supportive crowd and we will help you along the way to success.