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Hi everybody,

Welcome to http://www.bitcoinmeetups.org (http://www.bitcoinmeetups.org). This post will be updated continously with more information.

Please check us out and feel free to add your own local bitcoin meetup to the list. We have Skype conferencing group for many locations and we also have a couple of groups for project and product development (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Decentralized Storage etc)

If you do contribute or just appreciate this thread, please post something below.

Bitcoinmeetups.org

#Do you want to meet up with other like minded people?
#Are you already involved with the Bitcoin meetup scene?
#What are your best experiences from meeting Bitcoin developers and users?
#WHat is the best way to organize Bitcoin and Ethereum meetups?

Updates:

#First draft
#CSS styles sheet added
#Wiki page edited
#Links updated
#First JSON file added

Good work.  I had a similar idea to post "satoshi square" like events.

Thanks Doof : )

Updates:

#Houston Bitcoin Meetup has been added to the wiki as per request.
#Brighton Bitcoin Meetup has added itself. Winner of the first external wiki entry award : )
#Page updated to reflect new entries.
#CSS styles updated.

Updates:

#Dozens of new entries, including Hyderabad, Cork, Cluj and Columbus. Add yours too : )

How about something from Malaysia?

It's funny that you mention it, because we have just been looking into the Bitcoin meetup scene in the Kuala Lumpur area.

If you know something, please feel free to add the meetup data to bitcoinmeetup.org. The links have been updated just recently.

I know Boost is hosting a big Bitcoin event in Kuala Lumpur on the 23rd of March.

We do not have an events list yet but if you want to get involved with the website, please fork the code and add an events list to the index, you can base it on the meetup list template.

Nice, didn't know about that. Great idea to manage every meeting in one place so it's easier not to pass through the meeting

An events page has been added and is available from the index menu or directly from here: http://bitcoinmeetups.org/ProjectBitcoinEvents.html (http://bitcoinmeetups.org/ProjectBitcoinEvents.html)

Updates:

#We have merged a bunch of pull requests, very nice : ) If you are contributing please remember to post something in this thread as well.
#We now have Skype groups, theoretically one Skype group for every location on earth unless there is a scaling issue. To join your local Skype group, just follow the instructions as written in the menu at the web site.

Austin, TX has a huge Bitcoin community and very active:
http://www.meetup.com/BitcoinAustin/

That's nice, could you add it to the list? Just click edit data and copy paste one of the previous entries to get the formatting right.

Also, if you add the Skype user specified we can create an Austin Skype group for local voice group discussions and meetings.

Site is getting there.  Brisbane meet up this weds 16/4

Please update date by clicking edit data. We have also created a Skype group for Brisbane if you would like to join.

Good work.

Thanks Niamh, it has been fun so far.

Whereabouts are you and would you like to join or create a local group by chance?

Updates:

#We have more focus on Skype groups now but Skype groups for local bitcoin meetups are still top of the list
#Our Ethereum Skype group is becoming popular so if you are interested in Ethereum, join by following the simple instructions on the website
#We also have Skype groups for popular websites and ideas such as Dogecoin, LTB, MaidSafe and BTC-E. Please join if you are interested in one of those groups.

Also, remember to post in this thread if you submit a pull request, please.

Updates:

#Fixed CSS issues
#Removed old data no longer in use
#Fixed and updated the index
#Added a bunch of new groups for existing projects and for new projects

Welcome to join our Skype groups for local meetups and project development regardless of location.

Updates:

#We now have memberlists which you can join. Just follow the instructions on the website.

Please remember to post in this thread as well if you decide to join one of our Skype groups.

Updates:

#Memberlists have been moved to the first page and integrated into the main table.

I am really liking the concept here .. I'll watch the meetup list.

Sweet! I'll check it every so often for local meetups :)

*Cough* http://bitcoin.meetup.com/ *Cough*

Neat site, what sets it apart from meetup.com?

I'm assuming this website is;

A) free, which is cheaper than meetup.com &
B) trying to be bitcoin centric to be a one stop shop for people looking for bitcoin meetups specifically.

Competition never hurt anyone... except the over priced preceding business, right?

So I finally clicked on the site & this is what I see:

Looks like Ron Whales/bitscript is a popular guy.   I guess this is the account/script which is running the service/connecting the wbesite to the Skype groups.

I assume Skype is handy because these conversations & history are like chat rooms.

I could see myself using one of these when I'm going to visit a city & want to check in with the local community.

If someone is in the chatroom, then I can connect in real time, or perhaps talk to them before visiting.  It may be more convenient than posting here looking for people's feedback because you can connect real time.

If no one is sitting around by their computer, or if their phone sucks (like mine does), then perhaps you can leave a message and the next time someone looks at the chatroom, (maybe once monthly or weekly), respond at that time?

Am I missing anything?  I'll get something going for Cleveland, or get someone else on it later this month.

Updates:

#Changed some menu options
#Added an e-mail form for join requests
#Updated the member list file and moved it away from the front page
#Added several new discussion groups

Updates:

#Minor stylesheet updates
#Every group now has a form
#Made it more clear how to join the groups

Welcome to join our Skype groups : )

#Who is interested in Bitcoin meetups?
#What is the best way to organize Bitcoin meetups?
#Is there any alternative to Google Hangouts for conferences?

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Are you interested in meeting other Bitcoin users?

Where are you located?

What made you interested in Bitcoin in the first place?

What is your Dogeparty wallet Dogecoin address?

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