User Groups
Meet and learn with your peers
User Group Profile International .NET Association (INETA) INETA provides structured peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft .NET user groups.  Culminis Culminis represents the culmination of ideas, aspirations, and needs of IT Professionals.  Mindshare User Group Support Program Mindshare is Microsoft's program to support PC user groups and help build their enthusiasm about Microsoft technology. |
User groups are typically independently run, volunteer groups that meet in-person on a regular basis to discuss and share information on a variety of technical topics. Participation in a user group is an excellent, inexpensive way to receive technical content, education and to meet with your peers to get more out of the Microsoft platforms, products, technologies, and resources which you are interested in.
User Group Resources
User group resources fall into the following categories:
| • | Finding and registering user groups and events |
| • | In-person meetings and tours |
| • | Content and references |
| • | Product discounts, reviews, and demos |
| • | Online services and newsletters |
Web sites offering a combination of these resources include the following:
INETA User Groups
Audience: Developers
The International .NET Association (INETA) is an independent organization which provides support to the worldwide .NET user community. To find a user group in your area, refer to the INETA group list. To register your user group or to see what other user group resources are available, please visit the INETA Web site.
Culminis
Audience: IT Professionals
Culminis is an international organization, chartered with supporting the successful growth, development, technical education, community service, and influence of Information Technology (IT) User Groups and Associations interested in Microsoft IT products and solutions. To find an IT User Group in your area, join as a member organization, or to see what other user group resources are available, please visit the Culminis web site.
Mindshare User Groups
Audience: Consumers, Mac Users, Pocket PC Enthusiasts
To find a user group in your area focused on consumers, Mac users, or Pocket PC enthusiasts, please visit the user group locator tool. To register your user group or to see what other resources are available, please visit the Mindshare Web site.
MSN Computer and Internet User Groups
Audience: All
MSN provides an online presence for many user groups. Visit MSN Computer and Internet User Groups to browse a wide variety of user groups you can join, or sign up to create an online meeting place for your own user group.
For more information about engaging with User Groups, please be sure to visit our User Group User Guide.
