NYC Predictive Analytics is a non-profit professional group that meets monthly to discuss diverse topics in predictive analytics and applied machine learning.  We are a group 1000+ members strong comprised of analysts, computer scientists, engineers, executives, entrepreneurs and students with a deep interest in these fields & related technologies. Meeting topics are varied and can focus on, as examples, new trends and technologies, best practices for development in big-data environments, and fu …

NY Data Stories - Digital Insights & Analytics Meetup provides a  forum for intellectual exchange and stirring up discussion on the true story behind "the data". This meetup welcomes members to: 1. open up their data and 2. to offer insights and recommendations to optimize results Format of meetups in 2012 will be: 1. Introduction 2. Open discussion about Data Trends - what new tool have you discovered or want to vet? 3. New Tech Startup talking about how their startup will revolutionize da …

Meet other local SEOs, marketers, developers, designers, and anyone interested in SEO. Everyone is welcome to join and attend! We will also be discussing SEO, PPC, website analytics, link building, web design, web development and other webmaster topics. Monthly meetings in downtown Scranton right for now, probably will increase to 2x month meeting schedule soon. Please contact Stijn Amundsen at kinnaert@gmail.com if you have a topic or information you'd like to present.

PhillyDB members are database developers, data architects, DBAs, analysts - and application developers, too. We meet to learn about enterprise systems (Oracle, SQLServer, DB2), open source systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite), big data management systems (Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL, NewSQL, and real-time SQL databases), and analytics tools. Come learn with us.  And if you're doing or building something interesting, come tell us about it!

NewJerseyR NewJerseyR will be a free informal event, held quarterly and intended to serve as a platform for all local (and regional) R users to present and exchange their experiences and ideas around the usage of R. A typical meeting will consist of 3-4 talks of about 20-25 min to give plenty of room for sharing your R experiences, discussions and exchange of ideas. What is R? R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is a GNU project which is similar to the S l …

A group to discuss digital user experience (UX) both on web and mobile platforms. Meetings could cover research or innovative real world examples & case studies Design topics can include (but not limited to) interaction design, UI design, mobile app design (iPhone, iPad, Android), usability, site stickiness, human-computer interaction, value of entertainment factor beyond core conversions, etc. From the data side of things we'd like to have discussions around using data to drive and measure UX …

A group of database technologists that discuss data technology of all types, but with a focus on the PostgreSQL relational database. Open to developers, admins, and engineers of all types!

The IBM Global Business Services Virtual Center is a web-based, voice-enabled, easy-to-use 3D meeting and collaboration environment, built on the web.alive platform. This group is to coordinate events, presentations, meetings and other activities for this virtual space. You are welcome to visit the Center anytime at http://bit.ly/ibmavc. And we would also welcome ideas or suggestions for 3D meetups, especially around topics relating to Smarter Planet, Smarter Cities, business analytics and …

Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, communicator or marketer? Looking for fresh ideas on how to market online? Every month, the Greater Philly Small Business Marketers host events in the Philadelphia region to network and learn practical strategies to connect with customers and grow your business. As a member, you'll get to: Learn from other small businesses Share your knowledge Swap stories Network with fellow small business marketers Discover new ways to grow your business Our Ev …

A group devoted to the use and development of open source, big data, agile intelligence solutions, for the NYC Metro area. Join our group if interested in solving real business problems utilizing open source, big data analytical solutions.

A gathering of all those interested in the discussion and study of signs, meaning systems, web science, thinking, language, and knowledge in digital and web spaces. Open to all disciplines: All interested individuals are welcome, including academics, philosophers, advertising professionals, communications professionals, independent researchers, computer scientists, digital anthropologists, linguists, designers, information architects, user experience, human interaction, developers, localization, …

A group for those using or interested in Big Data Systems, Apache Hadoop, training, awareness, Cloudera Products, Hadoop Analytics and Innovations

Bookmark Interactive is a meetup group full of professionals in the following areas - Social Media Marketing Search Engine Optimization Web Analytics Pay Per Click Advertising Conversion Rate Optimization We created the group to develop have industry networking events, opportunities to share industry news and high-level insights, and to have a good ole time. Any aspiring or already established professional should definitely join our meetup groups and events!

We are a group focussed on Social Media Data and Analytics - specifically case study presentations, tool reviews, and methodologies around Social Media Data and Analytics. Meet people in our industry and keep up with what we are all trying to keep up with in this quickly changing world. Learn new strategies around affecting positive change and network with others in the field.

This is a group for anyone interested in anything D3.js related. All skill levels are welcome. This group was started so that members could meet and learn from each other as well to help foster the D3.js related community in NYC. Events will cover things like drinks, lectures, show-and-tell's, instructional meetups, etc.

This is a Meetup to share ideas on Product Management. However, this is not just a Meetup where people meet from time to time, we are building a tight community that we can can easily communicate with and learn from. We will organize networking events, invite guest speakers and have events where we discuss the strategy of a company, dissect a specific flow or website. We will also share ideas about all types of topics, from growth to monetization, analytics and tools we use on a regular basis! …

This is a group for anyone interested in AB & MVT optimization across any business group (marketing, product, audience development, etc). This Meetup will go beyond optimization into any available options for obtaining a better understanding of customers both online and offline. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I'm interested in growing an optimizations/customer insights group in NYC. People who should attend these events include (but are not limited to) anyone looking …

For this New York City meetup, we will focus on classes and workshops on the topic of growth hacking. To further connect with and join our community go to meetup.com/growhack What is a growth hacking? Growth hackers have a way of looking at the traditional question of “How do I get customers for my product?” and answer with A/B tests, landing pages, viral factor, email deliverability, and Open Graph. Some of the most successful startups of all time have used growth hacking techniques to grow pro …

Internet Media Labs #TheLabNYC is a collaborative community for startups, entrepreneurs, innovative technology companies, LabChats & events. Home for knowledge-seekers and out-of-the-box thinkers passionate in their quest to effect change through creativity. Our events and #Labchat series are focused on bringing together thought leaders and doers in a collaborative learning environment. Connect with us: Twitter @internetlabs Facebook: /InternetMediaLabs Google+ G+ Community

This meet up group is open to all Big Data enthusiasts.  We are providing a platform to learn about new technologies, as well as to share ideas amongst your peers.

This group is for anyone who is involved in the World of QlikView or interested in learning about QlikView. QlikView is a new kind of Business Intelligence software and has experienced tremendous growth over the years. Goal of this group is to share best practices, promote QlikView and provide an opportunity to meet others in the QlikView world. Join us if you are interested in: * Discovering the QlikView Business Discovery platform * Discovering how QlikView can help you to better understand …

The mission of this meetup is to expand the conversation around personal data, as it relates to the new-web, devices, apps and and anywhere else we are creating digitized personal data. As heard in the press, time and again "Data is the oil of the new economy". We will explore issues like data ownership, control, uses and abuses.

This is a group for anyone who loves Social Media, its users, and measuring how they affect the industry. Measuring effectiveness and talent on social media is a growing trend, especially with so many ways and networks for people to connect on. Whether it's about influence, engagement metrics or something else, I started this group to network with other social media obsessed users who love to break down what it means to be a good citizen of the Social Media world!

NYC Data Engineering hosts events where the lead engineers from pre-screened companies showcase their technical challenges. ONLY ENGINEERS can attend. If you are not an engineer, please be aware that you may be removed from the group. Software engineers are presently faced with an ever-increasing amount of data as well as a plethora of options for open-source technologies to use to manage it. And the architectures required to process the data into useful information using machine learning, NLP, …

This is a group for users of the SAS statistical programming and analysis package in the Baltimore Metro Area. Professionals, students, researchers -- all are welcome. Writing sophisticated macros in a UNIX enviroment? Come share your knowledge. Just learned the difference between a PROC step and a DATA step? Come join us, too!

This is a group for anyone interested in big data technologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analysis, data visualization, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I have started this group for big data professionals to network and learn the latest in the big data technology. Looking forward to having lively discussions about the cutting edge big data technology and its impact on the business world.

The hype surrounding Big Data and Data Science is at a fever pitch with promises to solve the world's business and social problems, large and small. How accurate or misleading is this message? How is it helping or damaging people, and which people? What opportunities exist for data nerds and entrepreneurs that examine the larger issues with a skeptical view? This Meetup focuses on mathematical, ethical, and business aspects of data from a skeptical perspective. Guest speakers will discuss the mi …