[![User group icon][1]Texas, USA - 31 August, 2011 - Aspose supports a number of local user groups and events in the US. We are keen to support interaction and innovation and sponsoring user groups is one way in which we can do this. User groups are great for individuals as well as the industry: they get people together to learn, and to exchange and spark ideas. They are forums where people who share an interest get together, learn more about technologies and discuss technological issues. Professionals use them to develop their skills and students attend them to get a flavor of the industry. We look forward to doing our bit to encourage idea exchange and innovation. Below is a list of the user groups that we sponsor in 2011.

Great Lakes Area .NET User GroupWhen: Third Wednesday of each month, 6pm. Where: Microsoft Offices, 1000 Town Center Dr. Suite 1930, Southfield, MI 48075 We have sponsored the [Great Lakes Area .NET User Group][2] since 2010. GANG is an active community of developers who are interested in software development on the .NET framework. Discussion topics and presentations are around .NET development and related subjects. [@gangannounce Twitter profile][3] (#MIGANG) Great Lakes Area .NET User Group Facebook page

Central Penn Code CampWhen: September 10, 2011, 8am - 4pm. Where: ITT Technical Institute, 449 Eisenhower Boulevard, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17111 This is the 4th time that we sponsor Central Penn Code Camp, arranged by Central Penn .NET User Group. Code Camp is a free special event arranged by Central Penn .NET User Group. The user group is a voluntary association of enthusiasts and IT professionals who meet monthly to share ideas, information and experiences of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and related technologies.

Utah Code CampWhen: September 10, 2011, 9am - 5pm. Where: Neumont University, 10701 South Jordan River Parkway, South Jordan, UT, 84095 This is the first time that we sponsor [Utah Code Camp][4]. The talks are divided into seven tracks: open source development, Microsoft development, mobile development, database development, architecture, workshops and back to basics. [@UtahCodeCamp Twitter profile][5] #UTCC [Utah Code Camp Facebook page][6] #UtahCodeCamp

SQL Saturday #95When: September 17, 2011 Where: UCSD Extension – University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 SQL Saturday is a free training event for SQL professionals and anyone wanting to learn about SQL. This is the second time that we sponsor an [SQLSaturday][7] in San Diego. The event aims to provide a good mix of topics at different skill levels so that there is something to interest everyone, all day. [SQLSaturday Twitter profile][8] (#sqlsat95) Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) Facebook page

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