This group is dedicated to organizing discussions, meetups, and events around data 2.0. The focus of data 2.0 is about "using the web as your database" and giving people better access to data. "Old Data" is the practice of closing off your data, and data 2.0 hosting data online and making it reusable by other organizations. That includes government open data initiatives, geo-data, business intelligence 2.0, social data analytics, data visualizations, data warehousing, and any new paradigms in ut …

Meet with a wide variety of new media & video 2.0 producers, creators, writers, bloggers, journalists, technologists, developers, managers, executive, investors, advertisers, small and large businesses, fans and more.

Anyone in search of the next big thing should come have lunch with us. We will have conversations about web 2.0/web 3.0, social media, twitter in business, iPhone apps, and general tech brainstorming. As long as you bring your ideas, knowledge, and know how, your welcome to come have some lunch with like minded nerds in the San Mateo area.

Monthly event to discuss and show-and-tell new technology: Web 2.0 to Nanotech, Digital content to video games. Cool new tech. Geeks, inventors, new companies with cool products and ANYONE curious about new tech is welcome. Visit us online @ http://www.sfnewtech.com Here's what folks say about SF New Tech: “SF New Tech is the best place in San Francisco to launch, meet or recruit for young tech companies.” –  Lars Leckie, Partner, Hummer Winblad “SF New Tech is a great environment to meet the …

Webwallflower Events gives the San Francisco Web 2.0 community a regular listing of upcoming startup and tech related events, discounts, and opportunities.  With bi-weekly mailings sent out to over 5k entrepreneurs (sign up to receive those at http://webwallflower.com), this is one of the best places to learn about how to get yourself and your company out to the hottest networking events. Join if you are an entrepreneur, investors, service provider, developer, or just plain interested in the …

The Gov 2.0 / Open Government movement has been steadily gaining momentum in the last few years. This group seeks to bring like minded individuals (both inside and outside of government) together to seek and create change. Developers, designers, and anyone with ideas are encouraged to join!

… I'd also like to setup events in where we can expand our professional network and attend interesting lectures and conferences on topics of interest, whether it's global warming, Web 2.0, micro financing, or the latest art scene to hit the streets, I'd like this to be an eclectic group of people. Some of the activities that I plan to coordinate include: - Happy Hours - Day trip to Sonoma/Napa - Bike Ride to Marin Headlands - Weekend hiking trip to Yosemite - Group urban adventure races …

… Through these sites we offer rich content and insights into the world of web 2.0 and how it can benefit your practice. Join today and find out about the next free Sociable Lawyer meetup near you!

… We cover everything needed to know to create, market, engage fans and monetize music in the Web 2.0+ world.

Bay Area Community Managers is a group for community managers to casually get together and share experiences, ideas and tricks.

Network with other small business owners, consultants, coaches, and independent professionals to learn new internet marketing strategies, discuss issues you're facing, and brainstorm new ideas to help grow your online business. Each month you'll learn from an expert who will help you improve your internet marketing, increase your sales and grow your business using the internet. You'll also learn how to use your website and blog as marketing tools, how to get high search engine rankings, how to b …

We put ideals in practice. A lot has happened ever since I first started, what used to be Idea Contest 2.0, back in April 2007. My latest venture is called TheGlint and some of the events we'll be organizing resonate with what Idea Contest 2.0 was about and what Idealism in Practice is. The logo's photo has a CC license and was taken by Sebastià Giralt.

We are a group of people that seeks to network with individuals with like minds, to learn the skills necessary to become successful in todays economy. Together, we will create an environment that fosters accelerated learning through active brainstorming, group projects, and group discussions on the most relevant topics in success today. Topics such as Web Marketing Strategies, Social Media 2.0 Marketing, SEO Optimization, Google Adwords & Adsense, Personal Branding Blogosphere, Microblogging, Ar …

SF FASHION+TECH is dedicated to the intersection of fashion and technology in the SF Bay Area. Our events gather thought leaders in the fashion and technology spaces, including designers, bloggers, retailers, entrepreneurs, software developers, marketers, investors, and enthusiastic individuals. Our goal is to promote and drive advancements in new media, ecommerce, marketing, mobile, wearable technology, and other applications. As a member, you can expect all kinds of events, from speaker series …

"Ahead of the Fashion" (AF) is an accelerator program for technology start-ups in the consumer, fashion, and retail industries. For more information, please visit www.afaccelerator.com. Each month, AF gathers entrepreneurs, investors, excutives, and professionals who share the same passion and interest for technology, consumer goods, fashion, and retail. Its primary goal is to secure business and technology partnerships, launch customers who can help companies gain initial market traction, and e …