List of technology groups and events in the Toledo Region. Events from these groups, and other events for Toledo Region tech community, are listed in ToledoTechEvents.org. See a summary of what these groups did in 2012 and 2013.
Software Developers
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NWNUG (Northwest Ohio .NET User Group). Promote learning, share enthusiasm, provide a forum for discussion regarding Microsoft's .NET technology.
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FANUG (Findlay Area .NET Users Group). Presentations from area experts to assist developers with their education in Microsoft’s .NET technology.
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CocoaHeads Toledo. Discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS.
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NWO-PUG (Northwest Ohio PHP User Group). Support local PHP developers no matter their knowledge level.
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OpenHack Toledo. Get programmers of any experience level together to code.
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Dev Toledo. A technology and platform agnostic user group.
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Toledo Geek Lunch. Casual geek lunches.
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CodeMash. Educate developers on current practices, methodologies, and technology trends in a variety of platforms and development languages. Annual conference in January, at Kalahari waterpark in Sandusky.
Designers and User Interface Developers
- Toledo Web Professionals (& Toledo Geek Dinner). Web professionals like web designers, graphic designers, web developers, internet marketers, search engine specialists, information architects.
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Refresh Toledo. Design, technology, usability, and web standards.
Other Information Technologists
- Tech Toledo. Bringing Toledo's technology professionals together.
- ISACA Northwest Ohio. Information systems audit, control and security.
- NWOACM (Northwest Ohio chapter of Association for Computing Machinery). ACM is the world’s oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society.
- TMOUG (Toledo Metro Oracle User's Group). Open to anyone with an interest in Oracle solutions.
- TALUG (Toledo Area Linux Users Group). Promoting awareness and use of GNU/Linux and open source software.
- NWOFMPUG (Northwest Ohio FileMaker Pro Users Group). FileMaker Pro is powerful, easy-to-use database software.
- UT-ASM (Association of Systems Management): Student organization at the University of Toledo with mission to serve students interested in information systems.
- Northwest Ohio SharePoint User Group: Business analysts, managers, developers and others interested in Microsoft SharePoint.
- Toledo VMUG. VMware user group: discuss virtualization trends, best practices, and the latest technology.
- Northwest Ohio IT Alliance. IT and Controls/Automation professionals.
Entrepreneurs and Start-ups
- StartUp Toledo. Celebration of Toledo's innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives.
- Tech Connect. Information on start-up funds and services for entrepreneurs.
- Startup Weekend Toledo. Go from idea to the beginnings of a company in an intense 54-hour period.
Other Technologists
- TST (Technical Society of Toledo). Working to bring engineering, technology, business and community together.
- Glass Act Labs: Express their interest in creating and participating in a hackerspace (open community lab, workbench, machine shop, workshop, studio) for the Toledo area.
- IEEE Toledo: IEEE is the world’s largest professional association advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
- The Nerd Summit. New meet-up (2/2013) about emerging technology.
Creatives
- AIGA Toledo. Advance design as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
- Pecha Kucha Night Toledo. Presentation format: 20 slides x 20 seconds.
- TEDxToledo. Independently organized TED event.
- TEDxBGSU. Independently organized TED event.
- Ad Club of Toledo: professional and social organization for individuals actively involved in the creation and production of advertising and marketing communications.
- Social Media Breakfast: where people meet, share and learn how to use social media.
Venues
- Seed Coworking. Coworking space that hosts many events, including a Lunch 'n' Learn.
