Meet others from DC, MD, & VA interested in New Media, Web 2.0, Video 2.0, and Social Networks. Gather to discuss & learn: webcasting, internet video & video blogging, social media platform technology (Ning, Facebook, MySpace, openID, etc.), digital content, startups, funding & pitching, semantic web, new products & cool ideas & websites. We cover the following and more areas of web technology:
- New media
- Social web
- Web 2.0 & 3.0
- Video 2.0
- Social apps/widgets
- Microblogging & blogging (inc. Twitter)
- Startups, launches, & web entrepreneurs
- Non-profit online social groups, Government 2.0
- Community-building
Our Meetup events are in DC, & around the Metro area (Maryland and Virginia) as membership and locations permit. See our About us page here for more - http://web.meetup.com/59/about/
We have had several great, successful events, and are continuing with more types of high quality events to make these even more fun, useful, and informative. Larger happy hours and smaller discussion groups have worked, and we are also working on new ideas for upcoming events.
The Files page has notes from our past events - http://web.meetup.com/59/files/
We don't have any upcoming events for this user group. Do you know this group? If so, why not submit a future event? We also support iCal, EventBrite and Meetup feeds.
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15-16 Jun 2012 in Washington, United States
People can come together to help each other's businesses. Lots of times people want to get to know you but if you know many of the people already in this group, why not do a deal with them?
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012, 15:00 - 17:00 in Washington, United States
Gather to discuss topics over coffee/tea/etc. and share knowledge/projects/info.
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Thu, 8 Dec 2011, 00:00 - 02:00 in Washington, United States
Combining the presentation-style event format with networking, we are working with TappedIn to create a new experience for our event series. TappedIn is a local start-up whose services match up people attending an event, based on each person's values, and professional & personal goals.This an opportunity to network & have conversations with people in the DC/MD/VA social web tech/creative entrepreneurial community. It's relaxed, and was started from ideas generated by members like you.
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3-4 Nov 2011 in Washington, United States
Continuing the fall discussions is this unique event. Everything that we experience is done via our minds... our brains. And yet, we don't have a full understanding of how this works - and doesn't work.Your Social MindAgenda: *Presentation on Motivation, Change, and the Social Brain (Paul Worsham) *Discussion & opinions (anyone & everyone) *Networking (yes, social time!)Presentation - anticipated highlights: *Why are we social?
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28-29 Sep 2011 in Washington, United States
Update - this has been postponed from the August date.We are co-hosting a social event this month with the Web Content Mavens meetup. It's time to meet each other... meet new people, and celebrate the end of the summer!Register at: people get social - join us for a happy hour conversation around web content, content strategy - and the impact of social media.On the agenda:- Content strategy in a twitter/FB world- Social media and your website
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Fri, 4 Mar 2011, 00:00 - 02:00 in Washington D.C., United States
Thiis an opportunity to network & have conversations with people in the DC/MD/VA social web tech/creative community. It's relaxed, no cost, and was started from ideas generated by members like you... to have a chance to experience what people in the community are doing.(Note: The next Startup Rockstars presentation-style has been delayed)Arrive early and enjoy some of the appetizers, or arrive later and enjoy the conversations already-in-progress.
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7-8 Jul 2010 in Washington, United States
Website owners & operators discussion on areas such as:* Defining the mission of the site - strategy, vision, goals* Understanding what users are doing on the site (and what they expect/want)* Monetization - revenue, costs, business models* Technical operation - content management, shopping carts, lists, plug-ins, and scalability (how many users can be handled)* Marketing - social media, ads, Pay-Per-Click (PPC), press releases, events, and other tactics
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30 Jun-1 Jul 2010 in Washington, United States
Have you read the entire privacy policy of Facebook? How about Twitter or Meetup or Linkedin? Or your favorite webmail, chat, and social networking sites?Join us as we discuss privacy implications today, and the directions that it can - or should - go in the future.The focus of the expected discussion is on end-users, which we all are.
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24-25 Jun 2010 in Washington, United States
As a followup to our event last year that was written up in the Washington Post, we're getting members who are using or interested in using online resources to move their careers forward or simply to find a job again.We'll kick this off with an introduction by the organizer(s) on career tactics, new and old.
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15-16 Jun 2010 in Washington, United States
1 Piazza and Capital Cabal presents:Digital Schmooze Cruise 2010A unique event - part of Digital Capital Week - that will get together a terrific mix of people, scenery, and more for 2 hours on the Potomac River. Food will be provided, along with one drink (and also cash bar).We'll leave from Georgetown's waterfront.Boarding starts at around 6:45pm, and the boat will leave at 7:00pm sharp. We will have a meeting point for people who arrive early.
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2-3 Jun 2010 in Washington, United States
Combined meetup group event to discuss ideas around these topics:* Using social media to promote books, ebooks, blogs, videos, and other original content* Publishing options for content - offline & online* Customers & Leads - managing mailing lists, orders, promotions* SEO, pay-per-click, ads, and other online marketing tactics* Our individual projectsThis will be a chance to network with others with similar interests.
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12-13 May 2010 in Arlington, United States
Watch local web tech startup entrepreneurs demo their concepts, and network with others in the community.Presenters and other new additions to the format to be posted later in March & April.
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21-22 Apr 2010 in Washington, United States
Join us to socialize in DC, a late happy hour.Venue to be posted shortly.
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13-14 Mar 2010 in Washington, United States
A chance for people who are entrepreneurs & leaders in the new media & social web tech space to have dinner together. Also for people who are thinking of going the entrepreneur route.The event will be cross-posted on the OpenCoffee meetup.The location will be in the Bethesda/Rockville area.
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3-4 Mar 2010 in Washington, United States
Watch local DC-area startups present their concepts live, and network with others in the community.Details to be published in early 2010.
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27-28 Jan 2010 in Bethesda, United States
Happy New Year!Let's start 2010 with some good financial planning. Though this workshop seems not related to web 2.0/social media, it will include using web 2.0 sites and social media in developing a strategy. All of us can use some tips on retirement planning. (I know I do!).Unlike saving for a house or paying down mortgage, retirement planning is a lifelong pursuit. It begins in your 20s and extends far beyond the day you exit the workplace.
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Fri, 1 Jan 2010, 04:00 - 06:00 in Washington, United States
Wherever you are for celebrating New Year's Eve into the year 2010, you can participate in our uber-everywhere countdown party! We'll utilize several ways to link up - twitter/lists, facebook, Foursquare, mobile pics - and have a group celebration. Details coming soon. Location is everywhere we all are.
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14-15 Dec 2009 in Bethesda, United States
Bringing together members who want to talk social media, with a focus on real-time aspects of search (e.g. oneriot), micro-blogging (Twitter), Facebook, citizen journalism, conversations, marketing, branding, etc. And perhaps the more technical aspects, such as pubsubhubbub and rssCloud. Currently scouting locations, such as Caribou Coffee & La Madeleine, that are metro-friendly. What is the real-time web?
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17-18 Nov 2009 in Washington, United States
Put this event on your calendar and get ready to network & enjoy! Free street parking in the area starts after 6:30pm. Nearest Metro is Mcpherson Square on orange or blue lines.
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5-6 Nov 2009 in Washington, United States
Social & Startup Rockstars DC #7 Demos! We're doing it again! Startup Rockstars is showcasing some of the most interesting tech startups in the DC area. Light refreshments & snacks will be available. Please also use the Official Event RSVP link. [divider] AGENDA: 6:00 - sign-in, networking 6:30 - demo's start [list]*To Be Announced 10/15/2009*To Be Announced 10/15/2009*To Be Announced 10/15/2009*To Be Announced 10/15/2009*To Be Announced 10/15/2009
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Wed, 4 Nov 2009, 14:30 - 16:30 in Mc Lean, United States
Hey fellow media professionals. Kady and I are putting on a great all day Twitter workshop. Keep on reading! In What The Hell is Twitter and How do I Use It Workshop, we answer this question that every person has since hearing about the micro-blogging tool. Beyond answering this, we also explore advanced strategies and concepts that most basic Twitter Training workshops do not cover. Spend 5 hours learning what takes most beginners many months to master. Who is this workshop for?
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15-16 Oct 2009 in Bethesda, United States
Are you worried about protecting of your software ownership rights? Do you know how to work with independent contractors? Did you know if you don't property license your software, other people can profit from it? Join us for an informative legal workshop to address these common issues facing independent consultants and software companies. Learn ways to protect your software ownership rights, sell your my software but still own it.
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10-11 Oct 2009 in Washington, United States
This event will need volunteers, and will be scheduled based on available locations & help, so please let the organizers know if you can help brainstorm.This event also needs donated "stuff" to auction. By stuff we include things like:[list]*New items, including something you/your company sells*Services, including your own time to consult in your speciality*Services such as online memberships that you might offer (subscriptions, etc.)
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30 Sep-1 Oct 2009 in Washington, United States
Free parking in the area starts after 6:30pm. Nearest Metro is Mcpherson Square on orange or blue lines. Put this event on your calendar and get ready to network & enjoy!
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17-18 Sep 2009 in Washington, United States
Entrepreneurs & start-up teleconference series to share experiences, strategies, & knowledge on a specific topic each week, such as Financing, Marketing, "Pitching" (to investors), Hiring, Legal, Time Management, Outsourcing, etc. This first week we'll pick a topic based on interest on the call, and attendees are encouraged to suggest ("vote") their preferred topics as notes to this event.
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