User Experience Design Workshops are thirsty work! Whether you can make the workshops or not, we're rubbing shoulders and chatting over beverages with Rosenfeld Media Workshop authors, UX Irregulars, Hypenotic team members and anyone who'd like to learn more about current practices in putting users at the centre of website design, development and management strategy.

This is a professional and social networking group for people who are into creative advertising. We are all interested in The Big Idea. As history has proven, the power of advertising can do more than just create awareness or increase profits. It can inspire. It can influence. It can even change the fortunes of a brand on a global scale. Even during these harsh economic times, there is still strong need for creative people with Big Ideas. That is what this meetup group is for - a platform for Cr …

"If you ask men why they did a good job, they'll say, 'I'm awesome. Obviously. Why are you even asking?' If you ask women why they did a good job, what they'll say is someone helped them, they got lucky, they worked really hard." Sheryl Sandberg If we can't pat ourselves on the back, let's at least create the kind of environment where women can pat each other on the back. We call ourselves "girls" because we're young at heart and we call ourselves "geeks", because we care about the detail, but e …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves hacks, someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. Help us build the future of media! For more information, check out our Twitter page or the chapter's w …

The Entrepreneurs Club! This group was designed with the intention to connect fellow entrepreneurs together for: supporting each others challenges, creating greater business opportunities, maximizing human connections and leaning towards deeper personal fulfillment. The Entrepreneurs Club will meet once a month in a dynamic, inspiring and interactive setting. (Accessible to subway and central for those down town and those in GTA area) *Events will be well organized to maximize business suppor …

CreateInTO provides a platform for developers, designers and other digital creators to network, share ideas and learn about new tools and techniques from their peers. We've grown from the fledging Flash community working with Actionscript 1 (or earlier) and have come to welcome the full gamut of topics from the business of interactive, to design portfolios, to hardware and creative coding and web development of all kinds. It's the diversity of interests in the former FlashInTO that have lead us …

Augmented Reality (AR) is already changing the way we interact with the world. Looking for Toronto developers, designers, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, investors, artists, marketers, hackers, journalists, and more - to bring the augmented reality experience to consumers in a fun, productive - and lucrative way. Let's meet up, come up with ideas and join the revolution that is AR!

EdTech Toronto is a gathering of people, groups and companies who share a passion for education and technology and the powerful possibilities of that combination to change the world. We focus on growing and supporting the sector and connecting Toronto to Silicon Valley and other tech centers worldwide. This group organizes: profesional speakers for "Start Ups" in the EdTech, Family Tech and E-Learning sectors (including funding opportunities) discussions that integrate "Silicon Valley" momentum …

Attention ESL-students, tourists, newcomers, and visitors... Teach Me Toronto takes their ESL Conversation onto the streets of downtown Toronto! Discover downtown Toronto's architecture, history, and culture by taking the TEACH ME TORONTO ESL Walking-Photo-Tour. Get ready to practice your English skills and take some awesome PHOTOS! Bring your CAMERAS...and join us for an interactive and conversational 90-minute tour of some of Toronto's most famous landmarks, buildings, districts, and other pla …

Ultra Light Startups Ultra Light Startups brings together the world's most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics cover: Design, Technology, Marketing and Finance And be sure to checkout our website and join our social media groups: Website - http://ultralightstartups.com/ Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ultralightstartup …

Attracting the Right Partner for You! This is going to be an interactive and enjoyable group as we explore and learn about the best and most effective ways to Attract the Right Partner for You! -Explore the best places off and online to meet someone -How to make favorable and genuine first impressions -Understanding the best ways to be more successful in dating and the early stages of a relationship -Discover what you are ultimately looking for in life, love and your partner  and/or future par …

"The good news is that more than ever, value accrues to those that show up, those that make a difference, those that do work that matters. " Seth Godin “The key with blogging is to lay it all out there because sooner or later people are going to know what you know, so might as well be the first one to share the information and get credit for it.” Neil Patel "You can’t—or you don’t want to? I’ll accept the second. It’s quite possible that you don’t want to. It’s possible that making this commitm …

Tech in Motion is broad by design, the goal of this group is to be interactive and allow technology enthusiasts to learn from other professionals, have questions answered in real-time, discover new tech, and hear stories that inspire. This group is a place for technology professionals who wouldn’t normally cross paths to meet, collaborate, and learn about what their peers are doing across the city. Join the conversation on Twitter, share and follow along with #TechInMotion! *We already have a f …

Black Card Events is an association whose mission is to provide professionals with an opportunity to expand their business network through events where real relationships are developed organically with real people. Our events are designed to act as a marketplace where professionals come together and profit from the experience of connecting with like-minded individuals. Black Card Events is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that encourages the people of tomorrow to interact with their colleague …

This is a group acting on behalf of Introdooce, the new and exciting mobile app for singles and those wanting to meet others on the go, which focuses on giving users the tools to easily introduce themselves to people nearby. Anyone between the ages of 19 - 45 is welcome. Our events will be held at some of Toronto's most unique and beautiful venues and will be designed to get users mixing with other like minded individuals looking to expand their social circles, or step up their love game. Our ap …

Where relating is ART Authentic Relating can mean there's no right way (no cookie-cutter mould) that relating is supposed to be. simply showing up with the intention to drop trying to come off a certain way. celebrating whatever arises letting ourselves mess it up intending to cultivate even just 1% more connection, transparency, and aliveness in our interactions Within that, I remind myself that trying to be authentic all the time is (ironically) inauthentic to my true nature. ;) ART is a r …