There's an incredible transformation taking place in Medicine right now, and this group is focused on the design, development and implementation of innovation -- technologic, systems and operational -- directly at healthcare professionals.  And we want to create a community that is in the lead! The current roles and responsibilities, interdependencies and ways of working  between physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are being challenged and there will need to be car …

Creating a culture of innovation and imagination keeps any industry vibrant, relevant, and successful. Workshops and discussion groups facilitated by Nathaniel Eggleston, a celebrated champion of imagination and innovative techniques in business, permit participants to step outside the box and see a world of endless possibilities. Fostering imaginative practices in the workplace encourages growth and loyalty, two money-saving and money-making attributes that can turn any business around. Often w …

These meetups will be hosted by Backbase. We are a portal software company focused on superior User Experience, particularly in the Financial World. Being that we are located in downtown Manhattan, one of the Financial Capitals of the world, it would make sense to get a meetup going with people interested in Bank 2.0, Bank Innovation, User Experience in Enterprises, etc... Initially I hope the meetups to be networking events but hopefully we can branch out and have some community presentations, …

This meetup is for anyone innovating within an established company (big or small). Maybe you are trying to bring Lean Startup or Agile into your development process within a larger organization. Or maybe you are trying to create a skunkworks team within your company to create a new product or service. Discuss issues, and discover how to inspire the case for change! Lean Startup and Agile aren't solely for startups. Established companies can have true innovation on both small and large scales. Le …

A local node for a global network serving innovative technology from start up to Fortune 500 companies. Our goal is to help next generation creative and technical entrepreneurs plug into resources, while at the same time enable enterprises to gain access to the most current innovative thinkers.

This is a group for restaurant operators to learn and discuss innovations in the restaurant industry. The group will focus on ways to improve the guest experience and increase revenue through optimizing and opening new channels.

This group is dedicated to advancing innovations that focus on improving patient care with the active involvement of Patients, Physicians, Nurses, Administrators, Engineers, and even Lawyers.  If your interest is in improving the practice and performance of medicine, than this is the meetup for you. Borne of the Health 2.0 international movement, Eugene Borukovich started the NYC chapter in 2008. Our chapter has since grown to become the largest healthcare innovation focused meetup in the world …

Value is absolute. Economic, environmental and social components exist. Blending of all three will create a better world. -MG The Social Good For Profit meetup is a forum for passionate people working to make the world a better place through business. Our mission is to foster discussion, surface big ideas and provide a network of support for social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, professionals and students involved in the "for profit for purpose" space. Our members believe that blendi …

Amplify is a monthly global salon series that is a intimate extension of Influencer Conference (InfluencerCon). It is designed to delve deeper into InfluencerCon themes and create a thought provoking environment. We urge members to join us in framing new conversations around creativity, innovation, mindfulness, collaboration and non-siloing our world. Amplify salons will provide a social & intellectual environment to meet fellow influencers, exchange ideas and create change.

The FairWest Tech Meetup is a monthly meeting of entrepreneurs and innovators from the Fairfield and Westchester county area. With an established and continually growing network of founders, innovators, investors and funds, it's only fitting that we have our own forum to help create, network and learn. While a majority of the meetings will revolve around companies using traditional technology, we welcome anyone looking to create something new and innovative in any industry.

New technology is disrupting Finance in every area - Banking, Payments, Multi asset trading, Brokerage, Investment, Money management, Funding, E-Commerce. It is also making Finance easily accessible to everyone. The FinTech meetup puts on financial technology meetup events that take place in New York City and are designed to connect New York City based decision makers in the financial sector with new and innovative financial technologies. The meetups feature industry leaders, thought leaders, an …

Our purpose is to promote diversity within the NY tech community by supporting the next wave of Latino technology leaders. We strive to create a community for Latinos working and interested in technology. We will share what excites us, explore challenges, opportunities, and our innovations. We see technology innovation not as a market segment, but a universal catalyst to improve and enrich our communities. Our themes include entrepreneurship, the Internet, open government, social entrepreneurshi …

ABOUT The New Marketplaces, Science & Tech For A Better Internet meetup invites scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, software coders, designers, activists and financiers to discuss and explore how new online marketplaces, business models & infrastructures can create more interaction and innovation on the Web. MEETUPS We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at some of NYC's most cutting-edge tech company offices. MEMBERS Where does the network end and where does the marketplace begin? Wh …

Gotham Media's Innovation Lab focuses on presenting programs for entrepreneurs and innovators. We'll focus on how to reach the next level when it comes to starting and/or improving a company. Whether you're starting a company, working on improving an existing company, big or small, or just thinking about innovation and entrepreneurship, this is the place to be. Related Meetups included Gotham Media and FoodTECHNYC

The Feast convenes the most remarkable entrepreneurs, radicals, doers and thinkers who are revolutionizing the way things work for the betterment of humanity. For 2012, we're hosting the first ever global Social Innovation Week in NYC to re-imagine what a better future might look like and we'd like to build it with you, our community. Get ready to get full on good.

This is the core meetup for The Stamford Innovation Center the entrepreneurial hub of Stamford, CT located in Stamford's iconic Old Town Hall.  www.stamfordinnovationcenter.com Mission Our vision is to create a physical location to support the growing and diverse group of start-ups that are sprouting up all over Metro NYC and Southwestern CT. Our sole objective is to create an environment where entrepreneurs can tap into the deep Expertise, enthusiastic Talent, proven Service Providers and exper …

Intro: We meet to provide networking opportunities for developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, medical professionals, investors and others with interest in Health 2.0, mobile health, patient-centered innovation, personal medicine, quantified self and emerging opportunities in the healthcare industry. Health 2.0 Connecticut  is a hub for entrepreneurs, enterprises, organizations and investors to present opportunities, provide mentorship and engage in conversation with the extended community. Who …

Come Together For Health™ Improving access to affordable healthcare by promoting innovative technologies that transform healthcare. Health Technology Forum (HTF) is a platform for people worldwide who have a common interest in making healthcare better, more accessible and affordable. Our international network of technology and healthcare entrepreneurs, developers, regulators, and providers are advancing the pace of healthcare innovation by engaging in exciting and productive dialogue between exp …

Green Breakfast Club is a monthly networking event series that provides resource exchange to grow local green business communities. The club’s event format includes a keynote speaker’s startup success and failure story, and one hour of resource exchange where each attendee presents short ‘gives’ and ‘asks’. This event meshes innovators in social and green enterprise, technology and Corporate Social Responsibility. Green Breakfast Club aims to become THE resource hub for local green business comm …

Entrepreneur Week is a global community driven to connect and educate both aspiring and early-stage business owners with the necessary knowledge, tools, skills and access to create jobs, unleash ideas, strengthen economies, and attract capital investment. Over the past three years Entrepreneur Week has developed deep roots in New York and Denver, providing access, education, and support for more than 5,000 entrepreneurs; representing more than $8 billion in revenue. Entrepreneur Week and its ass …

The FinTech Hackathon | www.fintechhack.com The goal of the FinTech Hackathon is to promote the development of financial technology for institutional customers and consumers. The Hackathon brings together FinTech developers and designers to develop financial products and discover new technologies. Example applications include innovations in risk management, trading, big data, retail banking, regulatory compliance, mobile payments and enterprise social. APIs and platforms from technology partners …

The Legal Services Innovators Group brings to the fore a healthy debate & consideration of ideas, technology that can move the legal services sector forward. There is a intrinsic value in the legal profession but, like everything else, it must adapt and move with the times. There is no place better than NYC to discuss & debate the issues. Join with peers, colleagues, innovators & creative disruptors as we explore the role of technology, new delivery methods and suggestions for a new era in law t …

The DesignX Meetup Group brings design innovators together for inspiring  events and thoughtful exchanges centered on the cutting edge technologies revolutionizing our designed world. During New York City's inaugural design week you can get in the digital fabrication game through DesignX, a series of hands-on workshops bringing together leading experts from digital design and next-gen manufacturing. DesignX will consist of four days of classes and networking events, including presentations from …

Disruptive Technologists in NYC Meetup (Scroll down to the bottom for info on next Meetup Event) Collaborating with ATT Adworks on the upper west side we we hold meetups to celebrate, support, enlighten and advise each other on game-changing new products, wacky ideas, wildly entrepreneurial visions and then getting them to fruition. This will be a major mentoring group for people interested in succeeding in their ideas with exceedingly wise, inspirational and funny speakers and presenters. WHERE …

Welcome to NYC Mobile! This group is for folks doing interesting things in the mobile space. The goal is to inspire mobile innovation in New York City through thought exchange and networking. We love the perspectives of technologists, strategists, business innovators, marketers and advertisers. Important topics to discuss include ad networks, payment systems, mobile UI, 2D codes, app development, mobile hardware and software, platform opportunities/growth and how legacy industries are evolving t …

This group is for those who are looking for new and innovative dining experiences, and willing to share those experiences with others. This includes innovations in cooking concepts, location based dining, new dining services, dining and cooking technology, as well as just an overall love for food, eating, and company. We will meet to discuss these options and schedule field trips and events to partake in those options that the group decides are of interest.

Think Act Change is a new monthly meetup where changemakers, thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs or anyone who is passionate about social innovation, social enterprise or simply doing good meet once a month. At our meetups we want to talk about ideas, but more importantly we want to connect people to enable them to act on their ideas in order to implement real change. We meet on a weeknight every month, starting in March 2013. We'll have an informal gathering of people who want to talk about rea …

About us: Join us if you'd like to be part of a community that has small salon events to interact with curated presenters works together to create positive "greater good" outcomes using creativity, innovation + play attend events or lectures focusing on design, innovation, social space experiments and more All are welcome. Artists, activists, creatives, intellectuals, scientists, technologists - any curious, open-minded types will feel right at home here. No egos-- just ideas, actions and fun …