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Charlotte guide · Updated November 10, 2026
Recurring groups for developers, data and security people, product and UX folks, and founders, each checked for recent activity on its own page.
Charlotte has active tech meetups for most specialties. Developers have the Charlotte Java User Group and GDG Charlotte. Data people have Charlotte Data & AI. Security people have Charlotte Metro ISSA and DC704. Product managers have ProductCamp Charlotte, and founders have PitchBreakfast. This guide compares 21 groups by topic, format and schedule.
This page covers recurring groups, not single dates. For dated listings see AI events in Charlotte. "Varies" means the group's page does not state a schedule.
| Group | Topic | Format | Cadence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Java User Group | Software | In-person talks | Varies |
| Concord Software Developers | Software | Roundtables, lunch and learns | AI Lab monthly; roundtable varies |
| GDG Charlotte | Software | Workshops, mixers, DevFest | Varies |
| AWS Student Builder Group | Cloud | Campus workshops and panels | Varies |
| Charlotte Data & AI | Data | Online talks for now | Monthly |
| Charlotte Databricks User Group | Data | In-person and virtual talks | Varies |
| Charlotte Data Science, ML and AI | Data | Online sessions | Several a month listed |
| Charlotte Metro ISSA | Security | Morning talks | Monthly |
| DC704 | Security | Hands-on evening meetup | Monthly |
| BSides Charlotte | Security | Conference days | FrostCon each December |
| ProductCamp Charlotte | Product | Brewery discussions | Varies |
| IxDF Charlotte | UX | Coffee meetups, online sessions | Semi-regular |
| Women in Agile Charlotte Metro | Agile | In-person evenings | Varies |
| PitchBreakfast | Startups | Morning pitches to investors | Monthly |
| The Hive: CLT Entrepreneurs Network | Startups | Evening networking | Monthly, first Thursday |
| Charlotte SCORE Meetup | Startups | Online workshops | Several a month listed |
| Carolina Women+ in Tech | Community | Community events, summits | Varies |
| Bitcoin Charlotte | Bitcoin | Socials and seminars | Saturdays |
A long-running Java group whose recent talks cover AI agents and coding tools. Its page says it is moving to LinkedIn as the Charlotte Tech Collective and widening beyond Java. Meetup page
A general software group northeast of the city for working and aspiring developers. Meetup page
The local Google Developer Group, an independent community chapter. Chapter page
A campus group for learning cloud through AWS, with hands-on projects. Meetup page
A vendor-neutral user group for people who work with data or AI, from engineering to governance. Beginners are welcome. Website
For data engineers, architects, analysts and AI practitioners who use Databricks. Group page
A forum for data science practices, case studies and tools, for experienced and aspiring practitioners. Meetup page
The Charlotte chapter of the Information Systems Security Association. Chapter website
Charlotte's DEF CON group. Its monthly meetup is listed on the Charlotte Metro ISSA site. Listing on Charlotte Metro ISSA
A nonprofit that runs community security events. It is a conference rather than a monthly meetup. Website
A peer group for product professionals around the metro, focused on education and networking. Meetup page
The local Interaction Design Foundation group, for people in interaction design, UX, customer experience and digital design. Group page
A community of practice built around collaboration, education and networking for the region's agile community. Meetup page
For accelerators, investors and coworking, see Charlotte startup resources.
A founder showcase where startups practice pitching and get panel feedback. Website
A relationship-focused group for entrepreneurs and investors. It is rooted in real estate investing and open to founders from any industry. Meetup page
Small business education on planning, marketing and funding. The group also offers free, confidential mentoring. Meetup page
A community for women+ in technology across the Carolinas, focused on professional and technical growth. Meetup page
A casual group for people interested in Bitcoin. Meetup page
AI has more groups than any other topic here, so it has its own page. Three to start with:
The full list is in our guide to AI groups in Charlotte.
If general mixers are more your speed, see networking events in Charlotte.
Last checked November 10, 2026. Details change, so confirm on the organizer's page before you go. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Active groups include the Charlotte Java User Group, GDG Charlotte, Charlotte Data & AI, Charlotte Metro ISSA, DC704, ProductCamp Charlotte, IxDF Charlotte and PitchBreakfast, along with several AI groups. Each held an event in the last four months or has one scheduled as of November 10, 2026.
Some say so directly. PitchBreakfast, Charlotte Data & AI and Building with AI Charlotte are free, and GDG Charlotte's listed events show free registration. Carolina Women+ in Tech charges for events, and many group pages do not state a price, so check before you go.
PitchBreakfast runs a free monthly pitch morning at Sparkhouse West, and The Hive: CLT Entrepreneurs Network meets on the first Thursday of the month at Heist Brewery. Charlotte SCORE Meetup runs online small business workshops.
Yes. Building with AI Charlotte is a free monthly meetup at Hygge Coworking, 933 Louise Ave #101, with workshops, an AI updates segment and two builder pitches. The next one is Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Next meetup: Wed, Dec 2 · 6:30 PM · Hygge Coworking, Charlotte. Free.