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.

2013 is here and AR is beginning to hit the main stream.  Google Glass is in the pipeline with developer hackathons at the end of January/Early Feb.  Augmented World Expo (AWE) has become a destination developer conference and will (apparently?) undergo a rebranding due to its popularity.  The commercial AR development suites (Vuforia, Layar, Metaio, Total Immersion, String, et al) have thousands of registered developers around the world.  And it turns out, the greater Los Angeles area, and Sout …

The mobile applications market is exploding as more phones, pads, & devices emerge.  Keeping up with developer options, new platforms, and best practices can be a challenge.  This group explores the work of developing software applications for mobile devices & how to help developers & entrepreneurs get there faster. Some of the platforms we cover are iPhone, Droid, and iPad, also operating systems like Symbian & Microsoft Mobile.  There are many software IDEs (interactive development environment …

BNI South Bay Platinum is a new networking group organized out of Torrance, CA.  We meet every Thursday morning from 7:00 until 8:30 am to get to know each others businesses and pass qualified referrals in a structured environment. The locations for such meetings is: Torrance Airport (meeting room) 3301 Airport Drive Torrance, CA 90505 There is a $5 Visitor fee that pays for the room, coffee and refreshments. We are looking for people who are interested in becoming committed to a networking gr …

The intention with this group is: Get together with small business owners in Los Angeles to learn and explore how Mobile Marketing can help local businesses

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, archi …

The purpose of the Los Angeles Online Reputation Management Group is to increase professionals' understanding of reputation management for the advancement of their business or profession. Each meeting we will have a subject matter expert to discuss a particular aspect of reputation monitoring, management and its advancement in business and marketing. This is an opportunity to ask questions of subject matter experts and learn about a growing tool in a relaxed and unbiased environment. The more we …

If you're creating scalable, high performance, high quality systems, or writing mobile applications for the largest smartphone market you should probably join this group.

This is a User Group for Developers, Producers and Artists in Los Angels who use or are simply interested in the Untiy3D platform. The goal is to help people learn and ask questions in a live interactive forum.

Affiliate Summit is bringing together affiliate marketers in Los Angeles, CA monthly to discuss affiliate marketing, network, and learn from speakers on the latest tips and information in the industry.

Silicon Beach Start-Ups was formed to get together like minded people involved in tech start-ups on the West Side of Los Angeles. The founders run a start-up making and marketing mobile applications out of their offices in Santa Monica. This group is for entrepreneurial types to get together share their victories, defeats and help each other out generally. I've set-up a Q&A section at http://siliconbeachstartups.org/ for anyone that needs help.

The South Bay Mobile User Group is dedicated to educating, promoting and supporting the mobile technology community in the Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. We gather once a month for presentations, discussion and networking. Some of the platforms we cover are iPhone, Droid, iPad and Windows Mobile. Our mission is to: Expose developers to different technologies in the arena of mobile software design Provide presentations of time saving development techniques Inform mobile developers an …

"I and my lil brother-in-law had a wonderful time. The group was supportive, knowledgable and experienced. Adonnis learned more in 60 minutes than ever! Thank you guys." Samuel Startup Workshops are startup experts helping entrepreneurial leaders achieve long term success. We provide serial entrepreneurs, financiers, startup attorneys, marketing experts and others in the startup ecosystem to network and teach best practices to early stage startup founders and those who would like to join an ear …

Huge Los Angeles events are open to anyone who has interest in technology, UX, design, agency life and more. Join us for a fun evening of refreshments, networking and presentations by industry experts.

We will be meeting monthly to showcase new technology from around the world followed by networking. 5-7 presenters show demo of their technology and answer questions (5+5min). The idea is to promote new technologies to tech-interested public, as well as potential clients, employees and investors. Finally, to provide inspiration and networking opportunities to those who want to find their passion by watching and interacting with others who are pursuing what they love. Marvel at the latest in cool …

Are you involved in creating, co-founding, or funding a tech/online/mobile startup in the South Bay (Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Westchester, Gardena, Hawthorne, San Pedro, Lawndale, Carson, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes)? This group exists to put people together people who are driving new businesses and ideas, and can help each other. People who should join? Entrepreneurs, investors, programmers, business development experts, marketers …

The App Demo and Drinks meetup group is a social event for all mobile app developers in the LA community to engage and showcase apps currently in development. We are designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and general enthusiasts gathered together to learn how to create quality successful mobile apps. Our goal is to connect and engage with fellow app developers across ALL mobile platforms over drinks and appetizers. App developers can network, showcase, receive feedback, share tips and create prel …

Are you a a tech startup founder? Let's organize events to help each other crowdsource tasks that founders can't do alone. How about user-generated content writing parties? Market research events where everyone brings 25 copies of a survey for the group to fill out? Usability/UX testing demo days, where we take turns critiquing each other's apps? The possibilities are endless. We're all in the same boat, so we might as well help each other succeed.

These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire Los Angeles metropolita …

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 …

We are kicking off a new club aimed for people who are considering a digital marketing career or are in the first three years of their marketing or advertising roles. This is a great fit for anyone who is interested in getting more involved within the LA marketing community, as well as in tech and startups. Students, career switchers and those already in marketing roles are all welcome!

For people with great app ideas, limited time & money, and no technical skills. Do you have a great idea for a mobile app and you are not a designer, programmer, or mobile professional? Have you ever had a moment where you thought “There’s no app for that, but there should be”? We believe that the next great app idea can come from anywhere or anyone. Everyone has that moment of brilliance, flash of inspiration, or spark of creativity needed to make something new and unique. Sometimes, that momen …

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

This Meetup group is intended to help begin assemble a private collaborative of the best internet marketers, entrepreneurs, and web designers & developers. This project is a select group that will become limited to the most exceptionally talented and committed members. The mission is to see how far the online marketing world can be pushed and what can be accomplished. It doesn't matter if you're black hat, white hat, old school, or new school...if you can contribute to helping push these boundar …

Are you eager to boost your profits at little or no cost? Simple changes in your strategies and tactics can double your income at no or little additional cost. This is both a mastermind and educational group. Our focus is on both online and offline strategies using time tested methods along with new media and resources to skyrocket your bottom line, often with less and expense and work.

SEMPO Los Angeles is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO). We are open to SEMPO members and anyone interested in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC and other search-related topics. We hold regular events that offer educational and networking opportunities for local SEM professionals as well as students interested in launching a career in search engine marketing. SEMPO L.A. was formed in the fall 2010. The group recognizes the importance of an engaged memb …

NextSpace @ Amplify is an innovative workspace & collaborative coworking community. Your Best Work Happens Here. Venice Beach is a unique convergence of art, tech, creativity and innovation. Smack-dab in the middle of it is NextSpace's 5th location on Amplify's new accelerator campus. The Amplify campus is purpose-built for working, learning and networking, and NextSpace @ Amplify will provide the perfect complement of coworking and community to the energy and talent found in the Amplify acceler …

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 …