Pune User Group

t a platform to share their valuable knowledge with like-minded people. We at PUG, provide a platform to such potential and passionate minds to express and share their experiments and explorations of technology. We organize various technical events like Developer Conferences, Community TechDays, Community Launch, Hands on workshops and webinars on the latest Microsoft technologies and involve people who would like to educate the masses in these events. PUG is supported by Microsoft Corporation and various other international organizations like INETA (International .NET Association), GITCA (Global IT Community Association), PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) etc. PUG is run by group of Microsoft Technology Enthusiasts in Pune who have different cultural and educational background. With PUG, we’ve 5+ Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, 20+ Microsoft Student Partners and more than 20+ Industrial Experts in various domains and technical verticals as Speakers including Microsoft India Members. Benefits of Joining the Pune User Group -

• Learning – Pune User Group provide a unique opportunity for people to learn from their peers.

• Networking – The opportunity to network and make new connections with industry peers, make new friends is endless.

• Sharing Experiences – Most human beings love to share and highlight their expertise and knowledge. During most community meetings, members share their challenges and experiences with each other.

• Job Opportunities – Many doors have opened due to new contacts made via the community.

• Meeting Experts - Typical user group meetings feature an expert speaker who shares knowledge among the community members.

• Solutions to Problems - Community members are very helpful in helping one another. Pune user group site feature an online forum enabling interactions between members.

• Free Giveaways –PUG regularly work with various vendors and most meetings often have giveaways for our members. Best example is, PUG members received 50% flat discount on TechEd India 2013 registration fees.