Here are a few of the networking and technical information sharing groups:
* Silicon Halton. "Silicon Halton is a group dedicated to connecting and creating strong and local relationships for hi tech entrepreneurs and leaders in the Halton region." Bi-monthly or so meetings. http://www.siliconhalton.com/
* PEO-Oakville. Have several tech and other events of interest (e.g., engineers and politics). http://www.oakville.peo.on.ca/
* PEO-Hamilton/Burlington. Similar scope to PEO Oakville. http://www.hamilton.peo.on.ca/
* GHVF (Golden Horseshoe Venture Forum) – "The GHVF (Golden Horseshoe Venture Forum) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization aimed at fostering the growth and success of entrepreneurial ventures by creating an environment for them to network with the financial, professional and technical communities. " Quarterly meeting in Burlington. http://ghvf.org/
* Happen. An executive networking group, for all professional (technology, sales, marketing, etc.). Meet monthly or so in Burlington. There are are local (Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville) spinoff groups that meet in smaller groups. http://happen.ca/
* Bitnet. "BitNet (Business Information Technology Network) operates as an association of individuals, business and organizations with a common interest in the practical and innovative use and development of technology, to the benefit and prosperity of the Golden Horseshoe community". http://bitnet.ca/
* Innovation Night. A showcase for inventors to present their ideas - tech and otherwise. Quarterly. http://www.innovationnight.ca/
* McMaster Innovation Park "The McMaster Innovation Park houses laboratory, office, teaching, training, and conference facilities, in support of research and development in a number of key industrial areas:" http://www.mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/
