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The Secret to Successful Meetups - Building and Growing Engineering Communities

Docker via YouTube

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Discover the keys to organizing successful engineering-focused Meetup events in this insightful 22-minute talk by Docker NYC Meetup organizers Luisa Morales and Jesse White. Learn how to create and grow a thriving local tech community, build a strong volunteer team, attract diverse members, and foster knowledge sharing. Gain practical tips on event planning, promotion strategies, securing sponsorships, and encouraging community involvement. Explore effective tools for managing your group, including sign-up processes and speaker recruitment. Understand the time commitment involved and the valuable lessons learned from running a Meetup. Whether you're starting a new group or looking to enhance an existing one, this talk provides essential guidance for creating impactful tech Meetups.

Syllabus

Intro
Agenda
Tools
Address
Experiment
Failure
Volunteers
Diversity
Focus
Grow Your Team
Involve the Community
Sponsor
How to Sign Up
Sign Up Process
How to Promote
Cross Promoting
Encourage Speakers
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