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
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
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
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, hobbyists 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!
Get Involved
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
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
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
Edmonton R User Group
The Edmonton R User Group (YEGRUG) is an R-enthusiast group hosting events on data wrangling to visualization and web development with R. Learn R, hone your skills, network, all skill levels are welcome.
Javascript, Ruby and Python Meetup
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!
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.
YEGSec
We meet on a monthly-ish basis to discuss security, drink beer, and socialize. If you're into that sort of thing then you should probably join us. If you hate waiting, and who can blame you, you're more than welcome to join us in Slack. Tweet @yegsec for an invite!
Edmonton .NET User Group
The Edmonton .NET User Group is a non-profit organization which empowers the IT Professionals and Developers using the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Resources
Technology Alberta
Technology Alberta exists to nurture a dedicated community of people and organizations whose coordinated and collaborative efforts help to make Alberta's entrepreneurial advanced technology companies the global vendors of choice. We achieve our goal through entrepreneur led and community driven events, programs, and initiatives.
Training at Amii
Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) works to connect with the community to Alberta's growing AI ecosystem, offer training and advanced education and gives your company tools to harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
Mentoring from ERIN
Any business, whether a freshly-launched start-up or a midsize firm scaling up its offerings, depends on the wisdom and counsel of peers to reach the next level, including high-quality business coaches and mentors.
Edmonton Unlimited
Edmonton Unlimited provides free programming and resources that Edmonton's innovators, big thinkers and problem solvers need to turn their ideas into solutions.
Startup Edmonton
FYI, Startup Edmonton has become Edmonton Unlimited and has a new space!. Check out Edmonton Unlimited under resources for more information.