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TechNet User Groups The TechNet User Group Program provides information and support to Microsoft IT professional user groups and other interest-specific groups. The comprehensive, exclusive technical information provided to user groups can benefit any professional who is planning, deploying, managing, and supporting solutions based on Microsoft products and technologies.  On This PageJoin or Find a User GroupFrom a small gathering of IT pros attending a product demonstration, to a huge national convention, you'll find a wide variety of upcoming events that offer these great benefits: | • | Regular meetings. See presentations by local and visiting speakers, take part in technical Q&A and troubleshooting sessions, and receive a variety of giveaways from sponsors. | | • | An online community: Get the latest technical news, special offers, technical white papers, and other educational resources. | | • | Peer support. Find answers to your technical questions while building a network in your local IT pro community. | | • | Volunteer opportunities. Gain valuable experience on development projects, organizational committees, and other aspects of nonprofits. | | • | Technical projects. Have the opportunity to practice and apply recently learned technical skills. | | • | IT pro tours. See the latest technologies and advance demonstrations of upcoming products and technologies when the Microsoft product teams tour the country visiting IT pro groups to gather feedback from the community. |
Find a user group near you| • | Culminis
Audience: IT professionals
Culminis is a not-for-profit, member-owned organization, chartered with supporting the successful growth, development, technical education, community service, and influence of IT professional user groups and associations interested in Microsoft IT products and solutions. To find an IT pro User Group in your area, please use the Culminis IT Pro User Group Locator or listing of member groups. To register your user group or to see what other user group resources are available, please visit the Culminis site. | | • | INETA User Groups
Audience: Developers
The International .NET Association (INETA) is an independent organization that provides support to the worldwide .NET user community. To find a user group in your area, refer to the INETA group list. To become an INETA member or to see what other user group resources are available, please visit the INETA site. | | • | Mindshare User Groups
Audience: IT professionals, Developers, Consumers, Mac users, Pocket PC Enthusiasts
To find a user group in your area focused on consumers, developers, IT pros, Mac Users or Pocket PC enthusiasts, please visit the Find a user group. To register your user group or to see what other resources are available, please visit the Mindshare site. |
Register a User GroupIf you belong to or run a user group, find out about and take advantage of the many benefits of registering it. Alternative User Group ProgramsMicrosoft also offers these user group programs: | • | MSN Computer and Internet User Groups
Audience: All
MSN provides an online presence for many user groups. Visit MSN Computer and Internet User Groups to browse a wide variety of user groups you can join, or sign up to create an online meeting place for your own user group. | | • | MSDN User Group Program
Audience: Developer
Joining a developer or .NET user group is an excellent, inexpensive way to receive technical education and meet with your peers to get more out of the latest Microsoft platforms, products, technologies, and resources. | | • | Association of Personal Computer User Groups
Audience: All
Our purpose and reason for being is promotion and assistance to user groups worldwide. (APCUG) User Group Locator | | • | Mactopia User Group Program
Audience: Mac Users
Join a user group to meet other Mac users, increase your knowledge about your Mac, and share your expertise. Check here to find a group in your area. |
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