User Groups are a great way to network and interact with other people interested in a particular subject in your vicinity. Houston has a great number of User Groups, so why not go out there and join one.

Agile Project Leadership Network Houston

The Houston chapter of the Agile Project Leadership Network was founded in the summer of 2008 and began conducting monthly meetings in September 2008.  Our mission is to:

promote the growth of agile practices by bringing together Houston’s agile leaders to share real-world experiences and by providing a networking forum for like-minded professionals.

APLN Houston events are aimed at the experienced agile practioner in search of broader knowledge as well as the agile “innocent” who are interested in better understanding what agile practices and value are all about.

Houston Java Users Group

Membership is free
Meetings are free
Free food (usually pizza)

The Java User Groups Community is the meeting point for JUGs, helping promote the expansion of the worldwide Java Community. Here, you’ll see fresh and timely online content targeted for Java User Groups, and share your experience with other JUGs. JUG leaders and JUG members – from expert developers to Java newbies – can share information about creating, joining and running a JUG. And because of a strong partnership between the JUGs Community and Sun Microsystems Technology Outreach Group, you’ll also have direct access to Sun’s best JUG resources, from speakers to information to giveaways.

Houston .NET User Group

To explore, examine, develop and advance applications and services built with the .Net Development platform. Effectively aiding the widespread learning and sharing of the Dot Net Development Platform in the Houston Technology Marketplace with our members, who are both individuals and corporations.

Houston Ruby User Group

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The popularity of the Ruby programming language is growing at a rapid pace, along with that of the Ruby on Rails web application framework. The Houston Ruby Group is for those that are interested in programming in Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework. If you would like to interact with other Ruby developers in the Houston area, join us with your questions and your expertise. It does not matter whether you are just starting or whether you are a seasoned pro – all are welcome.

International Game Developers Association Houston Chapter

Mission Statement
To advance the careers and enhance the lives of Houston area game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.

Houston Oracle Users Group

Houston Oracle Users Group heartily welcomes you all to our website. HOUG provides the events and latest developments in the Oracle field of information, technology and database developments. It’s a place to network and share experiences with the uses and practices of the Oracle applications and tools.