The purpose of the group is to reestablish signal processing and DSP as the ENGINEERING discipline in the Lower Mainland. Depending on membership, group will provide education, networking events, technical references, contacts with industry, hands-on experience on open source projects. Note that this group is very technical, and not related to the artistic aspects of content making: music, video, computer gaming and so on. This group is for engineers and for engineers alike.

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

As professionals and/or hobbyists in the computing industry, we employ many different languages and technologies. Heterogeneous systems are becoming the norm. Over the past few years many developer meetup groups have formed in Vancouver, but most are narrow-scoped and focus on one language or tool. While these groups have their place, the best talks often have a broader appeal than the specific focus of the host meetup. Polyglot Vancouver's mission is to bring together software engineers, compu …

To find out about the benefits of becoming an AES member, click here: http://www.aes.org/join/ The Audio Engineering Society — now in its sixth decade — is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Its membership of leading engineers, scientists, academics and other authorities has grown dramatically throughout the world, boosting the stature of the society and that of its members. The AES serves its members, the audio industry and the public by stimulating and fa …

Outside the Box is a forum for industrial and interior designers, artisans, furniture makers, manufacturers, builders, architects and anyone interested in or involved in the wood products industry (broadly defined) to meet, share ideas, and identify gaps in the market and possibilities for new product development and innovation. Our goal is to let users and makers of products interact and explore opportunities in a casual, relaxed atmosphere that encourages creative ideas and fosters new partner …

Should it be such a struggle to get results? Have you ever wanted something in your life so bad you could almost taste it and then struggled in frustration until you just gave up? Most people struggle to achieve their goals because their brain has been trained to achieve the results they are currently getting. The fact is we are hard wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. The problem with this is that we start out at the mercy of our teachers! The cool thing is that we have developed a BRAIN TRA …

Vancouver Photo Workshops (VPW) was founded in 2005 with the aim to serve and support the photographic community as it exists in Vancouver and beyond. Whether you are a true beginner, aspiring amateur or seasoned professional, our intimate and focused classes are created with you in mind. We strive to provide unparalleled service and dedication to excellence. Let us help you achieve your vision! VPW is comprised of a carefully selected team of industry professionals who pride themselves in the …

Proactiveinvestors One2One Forums have rapidly gained global recognition as the preferred format for hundreds of listed companies across the world’s leading stock exchanges seeking to present to an audience of astute high net worth investors, fund managers, private client brokers and analysts. Our format is simple. The directors from a maximum of four companies present to an audience of up to 120 attendees. Each company has a maximum slot of 20 minutes to present followed by a Q&A session for a …

The goal for this group is provide a friendly environment for organizing backcountry skiing trips. All levels of skiers are welcome, although in order to participate at any events, you MUST have at least AST 1 avalanche training! In respect of your technical abilities it is expected of you to be able to ski any type of black runs from Whistler, for example. Our day trips usually range from 5 to 9h of touring, so you must be in good physical condition:) Here is a sample from our past trips: Manni …

Technical topics for iOS developers in the Vancouver area The mailing list activity is light and it's a good way to find out what some of us are up to. We encourage the intermingling of expert developers and people who are new to Objective-C and the iPhone SDK We are looking for more executive volunteers! http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-iDevelopers/pages/Executive_Positions/

A social group for Vancouver-based traders and active investors with all levels of experience  We have day traders and swing traders tackling automated systems, stocks, futures and options.  You won't find stock tips or investment advice, just a chance to hang out with other traders and share stories and ideas.

This group is dedicated to build a web analytics community in Vancouver area among E-business owners, online marketers, technology experts, managers, entrepreneurs, students and Web analytics professionals. WACH aims to make an innovative social network to share practical information, hands on experience, best practices, tools, and skills for making a successful and data driven online e-business. The group is committed to hold affordable or free high quality events including trainings, social ev …

Come to meet people from the local software development industry. We'll share tips and stories and find out who's doing what in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Make those network contacts that are so essential in our careers. Regular meetings open with a short technical presentation to kick off our discussions. Then, following Q&A and possibly a door prize draw, we have our round-the-room introductions and open networking. For the introductions we invite all participants to introduce themselve …

Empowering The Therapist I started this group for therapists to have a regular meetup to empower, educate and help therapists succeed in what they love to do. This group will be a source of learning to: To improve your business Enhance your technical skills as a therapist To have regular support To share ideas and experiences To Network Cross Refer Create a healing community for the therapist I look forward to seeing you in our group. Mihael Mamychshvili RST Owner Angel Hands Wellness Past Pr …

Empower by Design is a Meetup group for women in business. It's about creating a community that helps brings fresh perspectives, lively discussion and empowering ideas to your business challenges. Facilitated by DeAnn, a graphic designer and digital marketer, and Kristi, an internet strategist and business systems developer, both these women bring a wealth of professional experience and insights to help you simplify the overwhelming amount of technical, marketing, web and branding information ou …

The Vancouver Professional Recruiters Community is dedicated to professionals who have made it their career to connect amazing people with amazing employment opportunities. Come meet other local recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers while we discuss topics that include recruiting strategies and tactics, eRecruitment, social media, talent management, best & next practices and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join t …

Dear Members, I am stepping forward to manage this Meetup Group and keep it alive. My objective is to foster a group where traders and investors could meet and discuss their views about the markets (stock, forex, options, etc). Trading is quite lonely and, in my opinion, it is healthy to be able to talk about what you do with industry peers. Many times we are in a position that is believed to be "wrong" by analysts and news media... I am sponsoring the group at this time, but I would like to hav …