Mark Logic User Groups

Mark Logic User Groups are informal volunteer events for users to meet, discuss, and share best practices regionally. This is an easy way to meet peers and learn how to get more out of MarkLogic Server.

If you are interested in participating in a user group and do not see one in your region, just join our global mailing list or contact us. Mark Logic User Group events are growing fast and we are also considering virtual events. If you are interested in starting a new user group you are encouraged to use the mailing list to find other users in your region and to contact Mark Logic for sponsorship.

The information here outlines how we can support you and what you can do to help bring together an event in your region.

Participate in a Mark Logic User Group

User Group events are free and open to all users, regardless of company affiliation (i.e. expect that competitive companies will be participating together and respecting each others' confidentiality).
If you want to participate in a user group and there are none in your region, join the general user groups mailing list or contact us.
We will ask participants for their contact information; however, Mark Logic will NOT use this information for promotional purposes.
Feedback is always welcome.

User Groups Mailing List

This mailing list is for general announcements about Mark Logic user groups such as new user groups announcements, running user groups, participating in virtual events, and cross-regional best practices.
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Denver Mark Logic User Group (Den-MARK)

Next Event: TBD
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New York User Group (NYMUG)

Next Event: TBD
Mailing List: Subscribe

Maryland Mark Logic User Group (Mark-UPS)

Next Event: February 24, 2010
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Northern Virginia Mark Logic User Group (NOVAMUG)

Next Event: February 23, 2010
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Organize a Mark Logic User Group

Mark Logic Provides the Following Support for User Groups

  • Modest financial support to cover refreshments and AV
  • Content and a technical speakers when appropriate
  • Mark Logic has sample agendas and guidance on best practices for User Group organizers
  • Mark Logic will provide special materials to help attract attendees and manage the event

User Group Organizers

  • We ask that as the organizer, you also act as the host of the event, introduce each presenter and facilitate conversations.
  • Provide an agenda as a basis for the meeting
  • Make sure there is time for discussion and informal conversation
  • Attendees and presenters should be encouraged to register their participation. Mark Logic will provide sponsorship per attendee.
  • We encourage you to help promote the event to the Mark Logic and XML community and to recruit presenters.
  • Make sure there is a screen and projector for the demos.

User Group Venue Hosts

  • Mark Logic has a broad customer base in several verticals, such as media and government. We know that in our events, competitors are meeting one another and often sharing best practices. If a company is willing to be a venue host, we expect there be no issue with competitive attendance and that all participants will honor confidentiality.

Mark Logic Recommendations

  • Having an "anchor" theme or topic, with a presentation or demo that will help focus and facilitate conversation.
  • Successful meetings of this type are usually held in 2 hours; presentations are generally 20 minutes with Q&A to keep a high level of interactivity and informal networking time
  • Mark Logic can provide sample agendas and guidance on best practices for organizers