Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 818: CJ × Hosting Meetups - Lunch and Learn
Sep 6, 2024
CJ Reynolds, organizer of the DenverScript meetup, shares his journey in building a vibrant tech community. He discusses the resurgence of meetups in a post-COVID world, highlighting their importance for networking and personal growth. CJ dives into the logistics of organizing events, including securing speakers and venues. He emphasizes the need for community involvement and offers tips for hosting engaging meetups. With anecdotes and insights, he illustrates how these gatherings can shape careers and foster invaluable connections in tech.
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Meetup Venues and Sponsors
- Host meetups at sponsor locations, event spaces, breweries, or employer offices.
- Consider offering free drinks and food to incentivize attendance.
Structuring a Meetup
- Structure meetups with short and long talks, plus JavaScript news.
- Start by reviewing a code of conduct and identifying organizers.
Promoting a Meetup
- Promote your meetup through Twitter, Discord, Slack, and Meetup.com.
- Meetup.com, despite being expensive, has a large user base for discovery.