I'm curious how many DPers are actually also a member of any [local] networking assocations where you meet up weekly or monthly to network. There are some networking groups that focus more on investment and venture capital as well as startups and others which are more general on business or even language exchanging and settling in (for expats). I've taken part in dozens both business oriented and others more fun (language exchange) in my student days. The main reason I ask is because I'm preparing my own [local] networking group for 2009 and wanted to get some feedback on experiences and what networkes really want to get from a networking event. What about you? Any interesting stories? What sort of networking groups? Feel free to also share any links on groups you are part of...
Where would you even find information on that type of thing if you weren't already involved? I really enjoy graphics and coding but its more of a hobby that I'd love to do. Wouldn't even know where to look to find anything, I'd be there just to sit in on etc, but still...