Des Moines, Iowa, has emerged as a vibrant hotbed for startups, entrepreneurs and technologists, and our community continues to rapidly evolve. We’ve built this page as a resource for those of you who are interested in becoming more involved in the Des Moines technology community.
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Central Iowa Bloggers
On the first Friday of every month, metro area bloggers, podcasters and content-creators gather over coffee and bagels at Panera Bread on University Ave in West Des Moines (and pretty much take the place over).
Topics of conversation range from technology to social media to business and communications.
- Visit the Central Iowa Bloggers website: http://centraliowabloggers.com
- Follow the Twitter hashtag: #CIB
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Des Moines Tweetups
Calling the Des Moines Tweetup movement “unorganized” would be an understatement. Basically, anyone can call for a Tweetup on short notice (at a bar, restaurant, or some public venue) and crowds of 100+ people have been known to show up. At Tweetups you’ll meet a mix of entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, new media professionals, geeks and technologists. These events can literally pop up overnight, so keep your eyes and ears open!
- Follow the Twitter hashtag: #dmtweetup
Des Moines Web Geeks
Des Moines Web Geeks is a group of web professionals and enthusiasts looking to meet, share ideas and have some fun. Everyone is welcome to join and participate.
- Follow Des Moines Web Geeks on Twitter: @dsmwebgeeks
- Visit the Des Moines Web Geeks website: http://dsmwebgeeks.com
Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News started out as a digital news publication focused on Omaha’s creative class, and recently they’ve expanded their coverage into Des Moines. Check out the site for news, updates and interviews about entrepreneurs, events and startups here in the region.
- Browse SPN Des Moines: http://www.siliconprairienews.com/?edition=des-moines
- Connect with SPN on Twitter: @SiliconPrairie
Social Media Club Des Moines
Social Media Club is a community for social media professionals in the Des Moines area, devoted to raising awareness of social technology and sharing best practices. SMC chapters exist all across the world; for more information about the broader network, please visit SocialMediaClub.org.
- Visit the SMCDSM website: http://www.socialmediaclubdesmoines.org
- Follow the Twitter hashtag: #SMCDSM
StartupDigest Des Moines
StartupDigest is a free weekly email of the best upcoming technology and entrepreneurship events in Des Moines area. To subscribe, visit StartupDigest.com and enter Des Moines as your city.
Startup Drinks Des Moines
Startup Drinks Des Moines is based on a simple concept: startup cultures in cities around the world gather at a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other. Attendance is open to existing or aspiring entrepreneurs of all types and ages.
- Visit the Startup Drinks Des Moines website: http://dsmstartupdrinks.com
TechBrew Iowa
TechBrew Iowa
As described by the Technology Association of Iowa, TechBrew is “an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication).” TechBrew events tend to attract angel investors and tech industry folks who have been in business for a while, bridging the gap between emerging and established.
- Visit the TAI calendar: http://www.technologyiowa.org/en/calendar
- Follow the Twitter hashtag: #TechBrew
Technology Association of Iowa
The TAI is a membership-based professional organization focused on growing Iowa’s technology industry and tech-based economy.
- Visit the TAI website: http://www.technologyiowa.org
- Follow the TAI on Twitter: @TechnologyIowa
