Developer User Groups and Online Communities in UK

The International .NET® Association (INETA) provides structured, peer-based organisational, educational and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft .NET user groups. INETA user groups who opt-in at registration automatically receive the Quarterly Kits and special offers from MSDN, in addition to unique .NET resources available only through INETA.

The Silverlight UK User Group is a melting pot of like-minded designers and developers who want to get the most of Microsoft Silverlight or are just curious about this exciting technology. Varying from deep-dive technical discussions, conversations about UX design and branding or just showcasing the latest projects we’ve been working on, it’s an opportunity to participate, join in the conversation, air your views and thoughts and get answers from people who are facing the same challenges.

The UK Active Directory User Group (ADUG) aim is to build a community of Active Directory users, be they experts or beginners, where they will be able to ask questions, share experiences and learn from each other and leading experts in the field. Regular meetings will be held, to discuss and learn about topical issues such as upgrade paths, virtualisation and compliance; these will be in addition to traditional topics such as replication, disaster recovery and administration.

Scottish Developers is a community of software professionals from a range of organisations and backgrounds with a diverse range of interests and skills. The group acts as a point of contact for members to discuss issues, technology and upcoming events.

The Developers Group is an association of professional developers using Delphi, C# and other .NET development tools. The aim is to provide members with essential information and training, while promoting the exchange of ideas, knowledge and work between members.

Today, VBUG is trusted by thousands of people nationwide to provide information and resources for developers and development teams. Since 1994, we've been dedicated to this task, offering a comprehensive membership package, including well-attended regional and national events. VBUG includes groups of both VB.NET and C# developers.

The Next Generation User Group focus on existing and future technologies from Microsoft, helping the enterprising developer stay ahead of the game.

The group exists to enable its members to maximize their understanding of the Microsoft SOA and BPM product and partner landscape through:

• Knowledge Sharing
• Networking
• Leveraging the collective real world experience of members

If you're involved in SOA and BPM with Microsoft technology, please consider joining and be heard.

The .NET Developer Network is a free user group based in Bristol (England) that serves .NET developers in the South West of England. The aim is to develop and promote the .NET developers, architects and IT pros of Bristol and the South West. Through monthly meetings we expect to generate a lively community and act as a focal point for the professionals of this area.

The Live Meeting User Group is a collaboration forum primarily aimed for Live Meeting users, developers, resellers and partners.  The aim of the User Group is an occasional social evening in London or Reading, combined with an online outlet for collaboration and support with regular Live Meeting webcasts.

Although LMUG is UK-based, members are welcome from all over the World as we will be broadcasting our meetings using Live Meeting.  We aim to have industry experts speaking at the events and to pass on knowledge and experiences to each other by collaborating in the forum and the blogs.

MMMUG is a UK based group for people interested in both Microsoft Exchange and the Windows Mobile devices that enable access to Exchange remotely. We run monthly meetings most often in London where we have a range of top speakers to discuss all things Exchange and Mobility. We also have an online forum where you can have your questions answered by several top Microsoft consultants.

Developer Evening is a very informal evening group held in Woking with presentations given by .NET Developers on a whole host of topics followed by a pint & tasty meal.  Developer Evening has been set up by Alex Mackey and Simon Pease who both enjoy learning and discussing technology and techniques. We thought it would be useful to have an informal forum where information can be shared amongst developers. Join us for great technical information, socialising and networking.

An online community for UK developers, with hundreds of pages of VB, ASP, .NET and C++ tutorials and source code, Q&A discussion forums, blogs and book reviews.

MoDaCo is the world's largest Microsoft Smartphone community, supporting all users including mobile device developers, with discussion forums, news, help and advice and more. Now supporting all Windows Powered Mobile Devices too.