Join this exciting Meetup for FREE and enjoy engaging First Friday socials, fun activities and adventurous events. Our members are hard-working gay and lesbian professionals from a variety of disciplines such as military, government, banking, law, medicine, new media, interior or fashion design and communications. They share the same desire to enjoy the company of like-minded professionals in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Our group is welcoming and inclusive, respectful of everyone under the LGBT r …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more!

Meetup with local Podcasters and all those with an interest in Podcasting. The group focusses on the emerging world of professional podcasting. Our goal is to help establish standards for the Washington, DC area. Learn, network, and build the alliance. This group is for media professionals and those looking to establish industry contacts.

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 …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more!

I decided to put a meetup together to find people who are interested in Video editing, Audio production and Animations... TV, Flash, After Effects, Final Cut, Maya, Voice Overs etc.. Meet other local people who are interested in networking, learning and partnering in ventures. I am personally interested in Finding partners for putting together a WEB VIDEO VENTURE.. If you are interested... let me know. Otherwise, join us to learn and network... We will have face to face meetings as well as W …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

This informal group is primarily for unemployed or under-employed professionals and professionals who are looking for a new job. The goal is to meet once or twice a month at various locations in DC, VA and MD to network, work on resumes and cover letters, practice interview techniques, share ideas and leads an boost morale. NOTE: It is NOT okay to promote your own personal interests/products/web sites/books/services etc, or to distribute ANY materials at meetings without the prior knowledge and …

The purpose of the group is to share knowledge and information about web marketing, social media marketing, getting found on Google and other important lessons from veterans who successfully practice the art and science of search engine marketing. If you are an SEO pro, social media guru or web designer then your expertise and insights would be very valuable to the group.  If you are a business owners, entrepreneur or are otherwise responsible for the online marketing of a website, please let u …

A private, by invitation only group of social media and marketig gurus, apprentices and prodigys.

Supporters, editors, camera operators, graphics, program reviewers for America's first 24 TV station for real faith in the One God, broadcasting on satellite and Internet 24 hours a day.

WordPress and Facebook Meetup Group of Northern Virginia was created to facilitate the use of WordPress as a Content Management System (CMS), Social Media & Website Design Platform. Let’s discuss YOUR interests with regard to WordPress & Facebook and how it can help you, your business or organization. Topics would include but not be limited to: Using WP for your Business, Search Engine Marketing with WP, Social Media and WP , Facebook and WP, Website Design with WP. Mission "We will share our …

A program and a cooperative forum for all filmmakers, professional and amateur, in the DC Capital Area interested in producing films, TV programs, shows, etc, that incorporate American Sign Language All directors, producers, writers, actors, technical media specialists and crewmembers are welcome.

Are you passionate about your art or craft? Are you into mixed media, painting, sewing, crafts, knitting, drawing, or photography. Would you like to share your experiences?  Would you like to learn  how to break into the biz of selling your handcrafted creations?  If you are looking to meet and network with other artists and crafters in the area this group is for you. We will have meet and greets, show and tell, and visit local art events. Also, once you join you will have access to lots of info …

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

gsummitX - Gamification in DC is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and the Gami …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

This is a group for those already doing hypnosis and NLP, as well as those interested in learning more!  We'll meet regularly to enhance skills, spread awareness, and help make positive changes. This group is also the home-base of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists.  Guests are welcome to attend this friendly Meetup and learn more! Would you like to expand your skills?  Learn some new techniques to help your clients or even yourself?  Do you just want to explore …

DC Experiential, hosted by Brightline Interactive, is engaging, educating and exciting the Washington DC metro area with the latest and greatest of digital and experiential event marketing. Through parties, discussions, and presentations, DC Experiential focuses on all elements of experiential marketing and welcomes all brands, agencies, digital shops, and interested peeps to join the action.

Working to bring community radio to Arlington, VA. Come join us!

Come join us for a lunch of networking and getting to know other professionals on the back deck of Kilroys every Thursday from 11:30-1. There is no fee to attend, just the price for your lunch. We are an organized, structured, membership group with one profession per seat, however guests from all professions are welcome. We are continually growing and would like your business to grow with us. The seats that are already filled are: Financial Planner, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance …

Open Source Fashion started in New York City in April 2011.  We have cultivated a community of helpful innovators, and we are going to do the same in DC! The idea of the OSF Meetup group is to bring like minded people together to openly share ideas, contacts, and expertise with each other for the benefit of the entire meetup community, and our individual projects. The continuous emergence of new technologies and products are constantly changing how businesses are being conducted.  Whether you re …

Single Traveler Network is based upon sharing adventure, information, and special travel opportunities among people who may prefer to travel solo, may have to travel that way because of circumstances, or may be looking to travel with others in the same situation. It's a chance to make new friends and maybe new travel companions, form groups, or just share great experiences and recommendations. Check out our Facebook page also - www.Facebook.com/SingleTravelerNetwork. We hope we'll bring in a lot …

We are a group for anyone interested in or working in a field of design or home remodeling. Our goal is to bring the design community together to help and inspire each other through networking and educational talks. Professionals and students are welcome. Our members mostly include furniture, lighting, tile, paint, home, fabric, graphic, website designers, and architects, contractors and many more. We welcome everyone and look forward to meeting you and learning about your business.

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

Northern VA SEO SEM is for Marketing Professionals, Business Owners, and Technical Professionals who want to learn more both from presenters and peers about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques for the websites they own or manage. The goal is to gather and share advice on better ways to work with search engines.

DC Metro Area Health and Fitness Bloggers is a group for anyone who has a blog that that focuses on health and fitness and want to meet face to face with other local bloggers. We are bloggers that gather together for fun fitness events and work together to grow our blogs. We will have meetings and talk about working with brands and learn all about our social media influence. **** Must Have Blog that focuses on Health and Fitness To Join**** Membership Policy- If an RSVP of Yes for an event is ma …

The GIST initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 44 countries across the Middle East, Turkey, Asia and Africa by identifying, coaching, and funding the most promising technology entrepreneurs through its flagship competitions, start-up acceleration services, online social media platform and interactive mentorship programs. GIST forges partnerships, locally and globally, among technology entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors and experts, to foster human progress and prosperity.