RTP Open Source Meetup
The RTP Open Source meetup is one of the largest and most active in the Research Triangle Park
3,800+ members
Nearly a perfect 5 star rating on Meetup.com
The Research Triangle Park (RTP) Open Source user group has nearly 3,800+ members, meets regularly, and hosts some of the top speakers in the region. Attendance averages 100-200+ for each event and while the majority of those attending are technologists, the audience also includes community leaders and education attendees (students, professors, internal IT teams) from local colleges and universities.
What is Open Source RTP?
The meetup examines topics and technologies in the open source/tech/web space. Each meeting features:
- technical talks from subject matter experts
- networking
- food and beverages
- swag/technology giveaways
Target Audience
Target audience includes technologists and technology decision makers of all types, and of all experience levels. Being inclusive is a core principle and one we strongly believe in.
How Often Do We Meet?
Meetups take place every month – on average 10 or so a year.
When Do We Meet?
Meetups generally take place in the evening (live programming begins at 6:30 pm ET), but we’ll host a few sessions and special events during the day for those that can’t make it out during evening hours.
Who Hosts The Meetup?
The meetup is hosted by All Things Open (ATO), the team behind the All Things Open conference and network. We’ve been hosting open source events for nearly 15 years, way before it was cool.
Cost
All meetups are 100% FREE to attend. *Note, the team doesn’t sell products or services, so there is no “catch”. We simply love bringing people together around open source technology. See our core values here.
Where Do We Meetup?
Meetups take place all over the RTP region, including Raleigh, Morrisville, Durham, Cary, etc. An honest effort is made to move events around so everyone can attend and participate. A
How Do I “Join”?
- Simply visit our official Meetup page here and become a member. It’s free and you’ll stay updated about upcoming events.
- Join the All Things Open Mailing List here and be notified of all upcoming events we host. You can unsubscribe anytime.
*Note, joining one or both of the above is not required to attend a meetup. You can simply show up if you like.
Questions?
Contact us at info@allthingsopen.org with any questions or comments.
We sincerely hope to see you at an upcoming meetup!!