Dev Edmonton Society

Fostering a Stronger Software
Development Community in Edmonton.

We are made up of people who believe that an impactful, diverse, and collaborative developer community enriches us all. We realize this vision by sharing knowledge and ideas, understanding the community and its needs, promoting events and initiatives, and supporting technology meetups and organizations.

What We Do

Support Meetups & Events

Support Meetups & Events

If you're a technology meetup or event organizer, we've got your back!
From online streaming tools, equipment and training, to event support, organizer training, and venues we're here to help developers run awesome events about the tools they love; without having to start from scratch on their own.
Connect Community

Connect Community

Technology changes faster everyday, and a great technology community needs to stay connected if we want to keep up.
Through our active Slack, mailing list, events, and online outreach we provide many ways for the Edmonton technology community to come together.
Provide A Platform

Provide A Platform

Beyond just connecting meetup and event organizers with great online and in-person venues and resources we provide access to a variety of supports to help local technologists build the community they want to see, wherever that may be. Share your ideas on our Slack!

About Our Slack

Welcome Friend!

We have a Slack workspace to connect people who are involved with the Edmonton tech scene. The people here range from being developers, designers, PM's, students, hobbists and more who love to talk about code. We also do events and network across Alberta.

There are several channels that you can check out on the card. They range from being about a specific meetup, tech news, tech help, finding new opportunities, casual chatting and more. We have 80+ other channels! If there's any channels we're missing all members are free to create any they want. If they're inactive for a few months, then they'll be deleted. Connect with other members of the community by joining the workspace.

By joining the Slack you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. Looking forward to chatting!

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If you get an "invalid link" error our Slack invite link has expired. Please email board@devedmonton.com and let us know!
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Get Involved

As a Developer

As a Developer

There so many ways to get involved in the Edmonton developer community!

Get started by joining our Slack and make sure to say hello in our #introductions channel where one of our friendly community members will help you find your way.

If you are interested in becoming more involved (like borrowing our equipment or voting on community decisions) then find more information about becoming a member here. You do not need to be a member to come to events or participate in the slack!

As an Event Organizer

As an Event Organizer

If you're like us you're probably a developer keen to start a meetup or organize an event for your favourite language or technologies. We've been there, and want to help!

Whether it's sharing best practices, streaming and recording resources, fundraising, or just lending a friendly ear we want to share the lessons we've learned and let you focus on running successful and engaging events!
As A Business

As A Business

Whether you're a growing startup or an established player the Dev Edmonton Society can help you understand the tools and technologies shaping your business.

Supporting and growing the Edmonton tech community takes many shapes, from simple financial donations to direct engagement by providing speakers, venues, resources and donations of employee time. We want to help your business grow and find a community of technologists passionate about the tools you need to succeed!

Local Meetups

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Javascript, Ruby and Python Meetup

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A combination of the YEGRB, Exchange.js, and Edmonton.py communities! A polyglot meetup that focuses on cool JavaScript, Ruby, and Python topics. Both students and working professionals are welcome!

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Bsides Edmonton

BSides Edmonton is an annual Cyber Security Conference in the City of Edmonton.Security BSides is a community-driven Cyber Security Conference by cybersecurity community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration.

Beta City YEG

Beta City YEG is Edmonton’s citizen driven meetup with a mandate to connect citizens with opportunities to learn about, provide feedback for, and participate in projects that improve their community through connection and technology. They meet every 4th Wednesday of the month.

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Google Developer Groups

Google Developer Groups has an Edmonton chapter! Their vision is to foster an engaging and inclusive developer's community. A place where you can meet your fellow developers, career mentors, and boost your technical skills. Whether you are an advanced developer, or you just start to pivot your way in the tech industry, we welcome you to the community. They mostly focus on Google Technologies, such as Google Cloud Computing, Firebase, Flutter, Android, Machine Learning, and Earth Engine.

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Rainforest Alberta

Rainforest Alberta is an informal organization working towards improving Alberta's innovation ecosystem. They want Albertans to invent, prosper and move their ideas forward. Community members can join by signin a provided by them Social Contract. Their engagement with the Edmonton entrepreneurial community is through 3 different types of events: Weekly, Monthly & Annual Summits.

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