There's too much talk and not enough action in our industry.  The issues we have been facing over the last 10 years haven't really changed.  This movement aims to bring the creative industry together to take action and raise awareness of the great work that comes out of our region, and more importantly, show client-side marketeers what we can do! Lets stop talent, and marketing budgets moving southwards. Here's a space to share ideas, tips, issues, raise the bar creatively. Lets share our passi …

The Augmented Manchester Meetup Group has been organised to support communication, innovation and collaboration on: Augmented Reality Ambient intelligence Articulated Naturality Parallel Tracking and Mapping (PTAM) Smart Dust Technology Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Mobile Application Development Mobile Services and Marketing 3D Modelling AR will rapidly change the way we view and engage with our immediate environment, wherever we are in the world. Although AR is in its inf …

Looking to associate with like minded individuals in and around the Manchester and North West area. Individuals interested in developing contacts and ideas with individuals interested and working in the areas of Green Building, recycling and upcycling and other green areas such as sustainable living and alternative energy. In an ideal world I would like to meet a mad inventors, scientists or engineers who have reengineered or designed a green product or concept which I can help take to market. H …

What is Techmeetups? TechMeetups has been setup to create a global network of Tech communities from San Francisco to Sydney. We believe that Tech communities are isolated and great things can be achieved if we connect within our cities and outside our borders. Our goal is to create a global Tech cluster of over 50 inter-connected Tech communities by 2013. Our global community started out with the launch of the London Silicon Roundabout Tech community in December 2010. Following it's success in …

Achieve you business and personal goals faster. This is regular networking event for entrepreneurs and individuals who are currently thinking about starting a business and for established entrepreneurs who are trying to grow and develop their businesses. The event is also for freelancers, home workers who can help entrepreneurs grow and develop their businesses. We especially would like to meet web & IT specialists, sales & marketing professionals, admin & secretarial, finance, accounting & …

I have set up this group to help support traders and investors. As making money from the financial markets is a long game and the more people you can meet with and share ideas and experience with, the more likely you will succeed. Let's get together and share our collective experiences and improve our knowledge base and by exploring new ideas and sharing in old ones, or at least limit risk through education and networking.

Manchester's Biggest Business Exhibition of its type is Back! Manchester Business Exhibition (GMBizExpo) And its even bigger and better that last time - this time, we are in the heart of Manchester in one of its most iconic venues - We are at The Hilton on Deansgate! Highlights - Over 100 Exhibitors Over 600 Visitors We are bringing you an exciting networking event across the day We will have are usual high standard talks and lectures We are bringing back the visitors flyers table (bring your ma …

We are face to face business networking, an organisation with the aim to connect local businesses through organised events. face to face business networking does exactly what it says, ‘no nonsense' business networking with NO membership fees or commitments.

The Manchester Lean Startup Group is a group of entrepreneurs who learn from each other by trading stories about employing the Lean Startup principles within their startups. Lean Startups use customer development to reduce waste, reduce time to market, increase contact with customers and avoid incorrect market assumptions. They do this by employing a collection of techniques built around maximizing validated customer learning thought fast Build/Measure/Learn iteration loops. Learn More about Le …

Designers, techies, entrepreneurs and normal people; share ideas and explore the possibilities of this intriguing technology; #3DPrinting (aka Additive Manufacturing or Free Form Fabrication) is the future, and heralds in a new age of making stuff and shopping.

This is a group for those who are new to D&D in the Manchester Area, and are looking to find a gaming group to organise a game with. As a beginner to the game myself, the group is primarily looking for others in a similar position who would like to try the game out for the first time, although we are still open to those of all skills and abilities! For those unfamiliar with D&D, but have a slight interest, it can be primarily classified as a strategic role-playing game, similar to video games su …

Welcome to the  CING Network! The Creative Industries Networking Group (CING) was formed in 2008 with a mission to support and facilitate the success of its creative industries members. We do this by engaging and representing the sector; providing development, training and promotion; and by securing commercial opportunities. The core of CING is its monthly networking events, held on the first Monday of every month. This is a chance to meet peers from across the sector, and to listen to inspirat …

Manchester Net Squared (#mcrn2) brings together social changemakers and web innovators to network, socialise and share ideas. It's about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations* can use the web for social change. We organise two things: Meetups are free monthly gatherings that focus on a use of technology for social change.  These are held at the MadLab in central Manchester and generally involve someone giving a talk or demo, plus some discussion and learning. Social Media Surgeries ar …

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The Creative Class is a free and informal evening event looking at what’s new in good in the world of Creative Technology So if you’re interested in developing your skills in the areas of design, web, new media, 3d, architecture, motion graphics, and social media then the Academy Class “Creative Class”  is the place for you. Meet up with like minded fun and serious individuals and also learn great new tips and techniques that may not be covered in your standard training class. Our goal is to pro …

Girly Friends is about meeting long lasting friends, socialising and having lots of fun. If you are looking for nights out, having drinks, cinema, theatre, markets, shopping, fashion/beauty, spa days, city breaks, holidays abroad but also long lasting friendships then Girly friends is for you! Especially if: You are single when all your friends have settled down! You’ve got into your 20's/30's but many of your friends live too far away! You are in need of some new local friends to talk about boy …

Health 2.0 Manchester is a meetup group focused on innovations in the delivery of healthcare and health related technology. This group is dedicated to creating a community around  digital healthcare in Manchester as part of the international Health 2.0 movement. This community  aims to share, discuss, showcase and develop ideas to improve patient care. If you are interested in the intersection of health care and information and communication technology, this is a community for you. Technology en …

G.A.G. Network Manchester G.A.G is a network for professional queer artists, ‘fag hags & stags’ based in the North West. The group meets once a month in Manchester for a drinks to socialize, network and share ideas for individual and group development. The group was set up to create a network for gay visual artists to make new friends, share ideas, work in collaboration and to share support of individual and group exhibitions and other events. G.A.G organises an annual European city weekend excu …

About At each event a company presents real business scenarios that they'd like to get you involved in thinking about. You can share ideas, ask questions and in the process you'll get to build contacts and learn more about business. Who is this group for? Whether you are experienced in business, a student or just someone interested in learning about new things you are very welcome to attend and get involved in discussions. A wide range of perspectives helps get debate going. Other Information: …