The Quantified Self Amsterdam meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are doing and learn from others. Topics include, but are not limited to: * Self-experimentation * Behavior monitoring * Lifelo …

Welkom bij de Social Media Club Amsterdam! SMC Amsterdam is een platform voor professionals op het gebied van social media en voor eenieder die professioneel geïnteresseerd is in het onderwerp. Ons doel is kennis en ervaring omtrent social media uit te wisselen. SMC Amsterdam organiseert bijeenkomsten op elke 3e woensdag van de maand op verschillende locaties in Amsterdam. Op de bijeenkomsten is plaats voor maximaal 60 bezoekers. Door het aantal aanwezigen beperkt te houden, kunnen we een goed …

WELCOME! ExpatBuddy Lexia unites different nationalities and stimulates their social network. My aim is to increase the diversity of local and international acquaintances / friendships, both professional and private by hosting "Expats meet Dutchies" events. Expats meet Dutchies is a social club for : - Expats who recently have relocated to the Netherlands and long term residents. - For Dutchies who have lived abroad and like to stay connected internationally. - Dutchies who are interested t …

Welcome to the Dutch Android User Group (DutchAUG) The Dutch Android User Group (DutchAUG) organises monthly meetups where Dutch Android professionals can meet and connect with each other. The main goal is to inspire and be inspired by hearing members sharing their knowledge about- and experiences with their passion, Android. Our meetups are fun and technical, with presentations done by Android gurus, open discussions, demo's and workshops in an informal setting. The purpose is to provide you “t …

The purpose of the Agile Amsterdam meetup group is to provide a place where the Agile community in Amsterdam can learn more about Agile and socialize with fellow enthusiasts! For now we aim to have bi-monthly events in which there will be room for a speaker followed by a discussion and drinks. However, every meetup we will learn how to have a better meetup next time and change things around a bit :-)

Join us to learn about Hadoop and related technologies. Hear about use cases in both industry and science, have a drink, and network with Hadoop professionals.

Do It Yourself Biology (DIY Bio) is a growing movement of citizen scientists working with biology. Meetings will be about the tools to do so, such as hardware, software, wetware and DIY protocols. Also invited speakers will present their projects and/or insights. Please feel free to join and learn.

ProductTank provides an opportunity for Product Managers working for (or wanting to work for) web companies in the Netherlands to exchange ideas and experiences about Product Management & Design, Business Modelling, Metrics, User Experience and all the other things that get us excited. Events include talks from guest speakers on topics around product management, networking opportunities, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beer or two. We're open to companies big and small. We also welcome …

True tantra is an effort to practice, teach and share a sinergetic approach to the Tantra according to the Ancient Kahula School Tradition. In our times, it has forgotten that Tantra in it self is a science which has a metodhology not only to be experimenting but also to grow, heal, learn and develop ourselves. The objective of the group is that we can learn about the tools of this practice in a safe environment. Kahula School involves for the first time in Tantra different tools that they were …

We love herbs, especially wild herbs and want you to love them too! If you are interested in city foraging, learning about local green allies, making herbs into useful lotions and portions, meeting others who also love to stay in touch with nature in the city, then why not join us? Lynn Shore runs http://Urbanherbology.org, http://riverofherbs.org and this meetup group. Jennie Akse runs http://wildweedwisdom.wordpress.com

Learning from and meeting with developers and testers that use Selenium to test their web applications. The Amsterdam Selenium Meetup is an open forum where Selenium users of all skill levels can come to communicate, learn, network, or just have a good time. We plan to meet on a semi-regular basis and generally have speakers from major software and web companies in the Netherlands. Lively discussions or Q&A for hours afterwards. Our focus is in Selenium and topics extend through related areas of …

The aim of this group is to gather people who are interested to learn Spanish and Dutch, is to practice both languages, it does not matter if you have very little Dutch or very little Spanish, basically this group is to encourage people to talk in both languages.

The Drupal User Group Netherlands is a monthly meetup or so called "drupalcafe" in Utrecht the Netherlands. The cafe is aiming at sharing knowledge and tricks of the trade of Drupal, share a techtalk or do a codesprint whilst enjoying a drink!

ElasticSearch is the new kid on the block. A search engine built from the ground up to be distributed. Some say it goes beyond that and can (should?) replace your NoSQL stores all together. This meetup is for Dutch enthusiasts willing to share experiences, knowledge and war stories about it. If you use it, or want to learn about it - you're welcome.

Are you interested in taking beautiful portraits instead of snapshots? Our workshops will help you learn the skills, tips, and tricks professional photographers use to get stunning results.  You will learn using your own equipment in a fun, light, no pressure atmosphere.

Data Science NL is a community dedicated to sharing knowledge about the exciting new multidisciplinary field of data science. Our community consists of people from businesses, startups, and academia that apply statistics and machine-learning to data problems that range from a recommender system for a startup, a solution that reduces costs for an enterprise, to a predictive algorithm that saves lives. We try to mix hard-core talks with more accesible talks that inspire. Talks will focus more on u …

Do you struggle with the following: • Weight gain and struggling to lose it • Resentment, anger, frustration or other unresolved emotions • Grief, loss, sadness • Memories that still cause you discomfort, to a greater or lesser degree • Relationships that just don't work • Money issues • Feeling like your life is just a constant struggle • Procrastination • Fears and phobias (including of public speaking, flying, dentists, crime) • Anxiety, depression, feeling hopeless You're not alone! Millions …

Native speaker Dutch, experienced teacher NT2, certified in English (Cambridge proficiency), also speaking 'Francais' and 'Italiano', offers Dutch language assistance in Utrecht and Amersfoort. Preparing for 'inburgeringsexamen' or 'staatsexamen 1 or 2', or just because you want to improve your Dutch language skills. Currently a group has started on every Tuesday and Thursday, from 7.30 till 9.00 PM, in the center of Amersfoort. Please send me an email if you want to join. ===== Nederlands voo …

GOTO Nights are free evening community events, driven by involvement from both speakers and participants. These events are organized in the runup toward the GOTO Conference in June and are designed for software developers, IT architects, agilists, product owners and project managers and everyone who is interested in the topics presented at one of the GOTO Nights. GOTO Amsterdam offers ideal opportunities for learning, networking and tracking innovation occurring in the Java, Mobile, Cloud, OpenS …

Meet interesting people from all over the world and learn to understand / speak / improve your Dutch. Feel at home away from home and become part of Dutch society by being able to communicate in (basic) Dutch. Learn from each other and have fun. Join Hilversum goes Dutch! for a guaranteed fun, social and educational experience.

While the software is being tested, the tester learns things that together with experience and creativity generates new good tests to run. Exploratory testing is often thought of as a black box testing technique. Instead, those who have studied it consider it a test approach that can be applied to any test technique, at any stage in the development process. The key is not the test technique nor the item being tested or reviewed; the key is the cognitive engagement of the tester, and the tester's …

Social Media Club (SMC) is een van origine Amerikaans fenomeen. Ondertussen zijn er ook in Nederland verschillende Social Media Clubs actief. In Almere ontbrak er nog een en hoewel Amsterdam praktisch om de hoek ligt, is het ook wel eens fijn en leuk om gewoon in Almere kennis te delen en te netwerken. Daarom zijn we een SMC036 opgestart. Wij hopen natuurlijk dat hier animo voor is en we mooie events kunnen organiseren en interessante mensen mogen ontmoeten! www.smcalmere.wordpress.com

Mindful Photography workshops are powerful workshop experientials in which you learn to view the world through mindful eyes and how to capture the world in full presence. Taking the time to take a picture by learning the technique of witnessing and participating in the eternal now. Fully aware and present. A contemplative perspective involving: - Technical skills how to use the camera intuitively, - Capturing the essence, - The power of pure perception, - The flow, - Infinite source of creativit …

What keeps people motivated in their photography? Answer: Connecting with other photographers, learning new techniques, and sharing work. You can do all those things here. Amsterdam Photo Club is a community where everyone involved can join together and improve their photography. Weather you are just a beginner or a pro, join us. We have meetings to share your newest work, Street Photography events to inspire you to shoot as well as workshops & courses to keep you learning new things.

In this group we play games to learn UX principles. Want to know more about UX (User eXperience)? Want a feel for what we, 'ux people', do? In this group, we will learn the specific mindset and skillset of UX by playing games. You'll experience a hands-on, fun, creative workshop in which you will learn one of the many ux principles (Quality through Quantity, Everything lives in a context, Feedback is crucial, etc.). Every meetup is organized at a different company that does a lot of UX. A great …

How do you thrive in an increasingly small world, where cities are composed of people from all across the globe?! This group is focused on Non Native English Speakers at an intermediate level or higher (though globally-minded English citizens won't be excluded and could in fact contribute). It will involve discussions, mini-seminars, and events surrounding English culture and language, communication skills and strategies, adapting to life abroad, interacting with cultures foreign to your own, …

This is a forum for driven and internationally-minded professionals who want to learn, grow and achieve better and meaningful results in their career and life. This group is about professional development with the focus on Leadership and all that goes around it.  Topics like Personal Vision, Effective Communication, Career Planning, Powerful Relationships, Work-Life Balance, etc are examples of the topics that will be covered. We will be discussing about the main challenges we are going through …

The MarkLogic User Group Benelux is for users and/or fans of MarkLogic and those who are interested in learning more about MarkLogic Enterprise NoSQL database technology. We host informal events for users to meet, discuss, and share best practices regionally. This is an easy way to meet peers and learn how to get more out of MarkLogic Server.