The business world is experiencing a paradigm shift: technologically enabled and social media driven, organisations change profoundly in their interaction with consumers, stakeholders and their employees. The result is an emerging social business culture that re-shapes the way business is conducted: ethical, personal, value- and relationship based. The purpose of the A'dam Social Business Group is to discuss, exchange best practice, relate (instead of simply network) and to form a creative exper …

Business Professionals today need a vast array of tools and abilities to be successful. The business world is literally transforming around us and staying or becoming successful is getting ever more challenging! Our work has become even more difficult with the changing definitions and criteria for success including health, wealth, happiness, community support, changing forms of business, new business strategies and so much more. Whether you are a career professional, a manager or executive, self …

Looking for something fun to do in Leiden which can also benefit your social and work life? Then look no further – Leiden Toastmasters could be just the thing. We have fun meetings where a few of us give short prepared speeches, others give a friendly motivating evaluation, after which end we have fun with improvised speeches, where everybody can get a chance to go on stage and give it a try... even guests, if they want. The idea is to create a safe and fun environment to practice public speakin …

GIRL GONE INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE www.girlgoneinternational.com. We are a fast growing, vibrant international online and face to face community of female globe hoppers in our 20s and 30s living, working, travelling or studying abroad. In cities all over the world we hold at least one main GGI event called GIRL GONE SOCIAL 1. speed friending to meet new buddies 2. catch up with old ones over a few drinks 3. to connect and network in your adopted city : Amsterdam Olive Aguas along with Meghan K …

This is not a like other expat groups where you get together to drink beer. This group is for the ladies!!! The events are meant to give us a girls' night out. High teas, fun workshops, evening cocktails, Sunday Brunches, spa parties...these are the types of events we do. Our events are held all over the Randstad area. In addition to having fun, we ask our participating venues to donate part of the revenues we generate for them to a charity of their choice. This way, we are having fun in a socia …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

The Canadian International Club of Amsterdam (CICA) is a social club that meets once a month or more at various venues usually in the Amsterdam area. This group was created by a Canuck for Canucks but also friends of Canucks are welcome! The group provides a great opportunity for Canadians & friends looking for advice, support, networking, business opportunities, and friendship. The club has free membership and was first created in 1999 by Laurie Henderson, and in most recent years, Ginger Solm …

This is a forum for driven and internationally-minded professionals who want to learn, grow and achieve better and meaningful results in their career and life. This group is about professional development with the focus on Leadership and all that goes around it.  Topics like Personal Vision, Effective Communication, Career Planning, Powerful Relationships, Work-Life Balance, etc are examples of the topics that will be covered. We will be discussing about the main challenges we are going through …

Welcome to Amsterdam’s best international networking event for entrepreurial minds! The Global BDN – Amsterdam Event brings together, both Dutch and Internationals. Meet inspirational people, innovative entrepreneurs, business developers and others to share thoughts and ideas. Global BDN: a high level international networking event that is primarily about you; the right people networking in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Every Event has a relevant and innovative entrepreneurial theme …

A Virtual Museum (VM) is a new model of communication-system that aims at creating a personalized, immersive interactive way to enhance our understanding of the world around us. The term “Virtual Museum” is a “short-cut” that comprehends various types of digital creations. This network aims to bring three domains together that can improve Virtual Museums. These domains are: Museums-practice, Research & Development and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's). This meetup is part of the Virtual Museu …

Finally an ambitious networking group for business professionals with a mutual affection for the game of ping-pong. The Pong Network is an Amsterdam-based initiative to bring Pong and Business together in a professional but relaxed atmosphere. The aim is to have monthly meet-ups, called PongFriday, where people from different businesses come together to meet new people, be inspired, exchange ideas and of course play pong.

Hi there! Welcome to European Professional Women's Network - Amsterdam! EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam is a non-profit international networking association for professional women in the Netherlands with a paid membership fee. We offer an open platform for members to communicate and share expertise through organized monthly meetings and informal networking sessions. An integral part of the EuropeanPWN-Amsterdam philosophy is our open, positive approach – one that aims to promote the personal growth of o …

Elke maand de dag starten met nieuwe mensen, inspiratie en nieuwe plannen. Een creatieve businessboost, of je nu ondernemer, startende ondernemer of ondernemende werknemer bent. Help elkaar, wees creatief, smeed plannen en leer je mede ondernemers kennen, of drink gewoon lekker een kopje koffie met leuke mensen!

Social Media Club (SMC) is een van origine Amerikaans fenomeen. Ondertussen zijn er ook in Nederland verschillende Social Media Clubs actief. In Almere ontbrak er nog een en hoewel Amsterdam praktisch om de hoek ligt, is het ook wel eens fijn en leuk om gewoon in Almere kennis te delen en te netwerken. Daarom zijn we een SMC036 opgestart. Wij hopen natuurlijk dat hier animo voor is en we mooie events kunnen organiseren en interessante mensen mogen ontmoeten! www.smcalmere.wordpress.com

Welkom bij de Social Media Club Amsterdam! SMC Amsterdam is een platform voor professionals op het gebied van social media en voor eenieder die professioneel geïnteresseerd is in het onderwerp. Ons doel is kennis en ervaring omtrent social media uit te wisselen. SMC Amsterdam organiseert bijeenkomsten op elke 3e woensdag van de maand op verschillende locaties in Amsterdam. Op de bijeenkomsten is plaats voor maximaal 60 bezoekers. Door het aantal aanwezigen beperkt te houden, kunnen we een goed …

Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other passionate and skilled individuals, and perhaps even find a co-founder or two to transform your idea into reality. Check out our website  http://amsterdam.startupweekend.org/ for more info.

We are a social club for Amsterdam expats with an international membership that includes both recently relocated Expats and long term residents. We host weekly and monthly social events. Additionally, we host frequent special events. The primary goal is to meet interesting people and make new friends. If anyone is interested in hosting an event, please let one of the organizers know. While the group is primarily focused on expats, native Dutch are also encouraged to join. The more international …

If you are new to Amsterdam or just want to meet new people, join us! In this group, we host monthly lunches, walks in the park, get-togethers for drinks, concerts, and more.  If you have an idea or want to create an event, let us know.

Join our events at the best venues in Amsterdam! Meet and socialize with other like-minded internationals / expats in a creative atmosphere with great music! IamExpat.nl is the online media platform covering the day-to-day needs of all English-speaking internationals in the Netherlands. Access up-to-date information, news, housing & career services, lifestyle tips and community events. More info at: http://www.iamexpat.nl

What we do We play casual football (soccer / futsal) and basketball games at various indoor and outdoor locations in Amsterdam, two or three times a week. We usually play 5v5 or 6v6. The costs for an 1,5 hour indoor game may be anywhere between 4 and 9 Euro per person, depending on the number of players. Payment is in cash, directly after the game. Outdoor games are typically free. Read more about the Rules of this MeetUp here. New Members? At this point our football / soccer group is more or l …

Join in on the fun! I'm an Amsterdam Community Manager and I'm all about discovering Amsterdam with events, people, venues and openings. Locals, travelers, ex-pats, you are all welcome to join. We are bi-lingual Dutch and English, but you don't have to be. Discover Amsterdam with me!

My names Tim Collins and I’m a photographer from the UK. I REALLY love teaching people how to take awesome pictures. I could talk about photography all day, if you let me! I get a massive kick to see people with results that make them feel proud. My workshops are upbeat and modern, and concentrate on themes such as Urban, Travel, People and Night photography. The workshops are designed with 2 things in mind: 1 - you enjoying yourself. After all its Meetup right - not a science lecture! 2 - you m …

Do you like going to new (or just generally good!) venues to see great DJs, with other nice people  that are up for the same thing as you are - which is enjoying whatever the DJ has in store that night! If the answer is yes, then this group is for you! :) If you've seen a good night that you'd like to go to, please feel free to suggest a meetup. I try to keep an eye out, but it would be great if we could get a wider spectrum of stuff. We are a getting to be a big group these days so hopefully w …

<< Terug naar Community Filmmaking De workshops leren je een video-reporter-ambassadeur te worden voor een duurzame wereld. De werktitel van het project is: 'WHAT IF WE CHANGE ...'. Wil je de wederwaardigheden van de groep een beetje volgen, en op de mailinglijst staan, meld je dan aan als member. [via de knop JOIN US recht bovenin de zwarte balk.] De website www.whatifwechange.org is een online platform. Over biodiversiteit, ecosysteem herstel en onze liefde voor de natuur. Over hoop op een t …

This is a call-out to anyone interested in playing Aussie Rules Football in Amsterdam. We welcome all levels of experience from first time player to elite. The Amsterdam Devils is part of the Dutch Australian Football Association (DAFA) and the season runs from March thru to the last weekend of September. Hope to see you down for a kick and a catch!

Holland hackers interested in startups. Are you building something? Is it awesome? Shiny enough to show to other people and possibly found a company on? Please come hangout with us. We need more of those people in our lives. Formed by fans of Hacker News (http://news.ycombinator.com), the original Hackers and Founders started in Silicon Valley almost 3 years ago. Hackers and Founders meetups have since been meeting in New York, Indianapolis, Wellington, New Zealand, Boston and Mumbai. We are the …