Portland Peers & Beers -- a CyberSecurity User Group & Professional Education mixer!
2022-10-27 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Bruno’s Restaurant & Tavern, Portland, 33 Allen Avenue, Portland, Maine, United States
Make Cybersecurity Awareness Month last All Year Long!

At this first “Peers & Beers” in years MTUG featured “speed presentations” from local Cybersecurity User Groups and Security Education Programs. Each of 7 groups had a chance for a brief presentation, with plenty of time to connect before and after. Over 50 registered, and over 40 attended. Attendees learned about the cybersecurity groups meeting in our region, plus the education and certification programs available for supported or formal learning. And there were flyers and stickers!

If you have a Security User Group or Cybersecurity Education Program serving Maine and Northern New England, and missed this event, please feel free to create an Account (top-right of our website), and once your account is approved you may then create a “Company” listing for your school or user group. There’s plenty of room in the listing fields to describe your user group meetings, or educational programming. Final User Group and Education Program listing entries go under additional MTUG review. See all our regional User Groups and Educational Programs in the MTUG Directory here.
Photo credits: Kate Carpenter.

VPN's are Internet Snake Oil
2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | ME
On February 8th, we look forward to hearing from James Troutman.
VPNs are Internet Snake Oil
His presentation covers:
❖ History lesson on “snake oil” & VPNs.
❖ Why people may want to hide their identity online
❖ What a commercial Virtual Private Network (VPN) service can and cannot do for you.
❖ The surveillance problem in your pocket.
❖ Beyond VPNs: Recommendations to help limit online tracking and
surveillance, for various levels of paranoia.
James helps run a regional Internet Exchange in Maine (NNENIX.NET) and is President of IMA, a consulting firm focused on helping ISPs build Internet and broadband infrastructure.

How To Register

Contact Organization: ISC2
Host / Event Website: https://www.isc2mainechapter.org/
Event Link: meet.google.com/oee-jtdd-biv
Contact Person: Justin LaFontaine
Contact Email: justin.lafontaine@isc2mainechapter.org

Work From (Not) Home
2023-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Rwanda Bean Company, 290 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME, United States
If working remotely has you missing that water cooler talk, then join us at Rwanda Bean Roastery on Thompson’s Point to enjoy some great company while you work!
This event is very casual and will repeat every two weeks. 10-2 is just a window; feel free to come and go whenever works best for you.
The Rwanda Bean café is spacious. You can find your own spot if you need to focus or gather when it’s time for a break. For more information about Rwanda Bean coffee, go to: https://rwandabean.com/
Hope to see you there!

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: Maine Women in Tech
Host / Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/mainewomenintech/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/mainewomenintech/events/jvqkxsyfcdbnb/

Virtual / In-Person Open Build Night
2023-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 34 Freedom Parkway, Suite #2, Hermon, ME, United States
Event starts with a few house keeping items. Such items include:

What is the Bangor Makerspace?
Upcoming events
Community outreach
Item requests, borrow/keep
What people are working on
(Est. roughly 15-20min)

After that the floor is yours. It’s a great time to work on your own projects, help someone else out on theirs, and talk amongst creative thinkers and doers.
Stay safe, and never stop making.

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for event link if you are joining online, as well as full info and updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: Bangor Makerspace
Host / Event Website: https://bangormakerspace.org/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/bangor-makerspace/events/jbkdxsyfcdbsb/
Contact Person: Mike Revel
Contact Email: contact@bangormakerspace.org

Hacker Happy Hour
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | ME
Location / Details TBD!

[Description from organizer’s main page and event page. Please visit these pages for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: DC207
Host / Event Website: https://www.dc207.org/
Event Link: https://www.dc207.org/events/hacker-happy-hour-4

Monthly Virtual Meetup
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | ME
Once a month we gather to discuss and build civic technology.
Current active projects:

Maine Ballot (maineballot.org) – The goal of MaineBallot.org is to provide concise, non-partisan information to make it easy to understand the ballot questions pending in Maine.
Rent Stabilization Calculator – A cost calculator to help tenants understand landlords comply with Portland’s new rent stabilization ordinance.

Ready to dive in? Find an issue to work on here: https://github.com/orgs/OpenMaine/projects/7
What is civic technology?
Civic technology is the practice of applying rapid prototyping and user centered design to solve civic problems such as voting, budgeting, parking, transit, community engagement, etc., (to name just a few). Civic technologists believe that government services can be efficient, equitable, and open.
We are a Code for America brigade. Learn about Code for America’s brigade program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzMl_HnEZU
Everyone is welcome from all backgrounds and skill levels. We suggest bringing a laptop (encouraged, but not required) if you think you’d like to dive in on a project. We share what we are working on at the beginning of each Meetup and introduce all attendees to our Code of Conduct and meeting style. We then have a short featured speaker and a discussion. Project teams are invited to work after the featured speaker, if they like.
So, come hack your city! Everyone is welcome.
To connect with us outside of the meetings:
–> From our website: http://openmaine.org
–> You can find info to sign up with us on Slack, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and get to our GitHub repository.

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: OpenMaine
Host / Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/openmaine/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/openmaine/events/ngjclsyfcdbvb/

Virtual / In-Person Open Build Night
2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 34 Freedom Parkway, Suite #2, Hermon, ME, United States
Event starts with a few house keeping items. Such items include:

What is the Bangor Makerspace?
Upcoming events
Community outreach
Item requests, borrow/keep
What people are working on
(Est. roughly 15-20min)

After that the floor is yours. It’s a great time to work on your own projects, help someone else out on theirs, and talk amongst creative thinkers and doers.
Stay safe, and never stop making.

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for event link if you are joining online, as well as full info and updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: Bangor Makerspace
Host / Event Website: https://bangormakerspace.org/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/bangor-makerspace/events/jbkdxsyfcdbcc/
Contact Person: Mike Revel
Contact Email: contact@bangormakerspace.org

Work From (Not) Home
2023-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Rwanda Bean Company, 290 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME, United States
If working remotely has you missing that water cooler talk, then join us at Rwanda Bean Roastery on Thompson’s Point to enjoy some great company while you work!
This event is very casual and will repeat every two weeks. 10-2 is just a window; feel free to come and go whenever works best for you.
The Rwanda Bean café is spacious. You can find your own spot if you need to focus or gather when it’s time for a break. For more information about Rwanda Bean coffee, go to: https://rwandabean.com/
Hope to see you there!

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: Maine Women in Tech
Host / Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/mainewomenintech/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/mainewomenintech/events/jvqkxsyfcdbgc/

Monthly Virtual Meetup
2023-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | ME
Once a month we gather to discuss and build civic technology.
Current active projects:

Maine Ballot (maineballot.org) – The goal of MaineBallot.org is to provide concise, non-partisan information to make it easy to understand the ballot questions pending in Maine.
Rent Stabilization Calculator – A cost calculator to help tenants understand landlords comply with Portland’s new rent stabilization ordinance.

Ready to dive in? Find an issue to work on here: https://github.com/orgs/OpenMaine/projects/7
What is civic technology?
Civic technology is the practice of applying rapid prototyping and user centered design to solve civic problems such as voting, budgeting, parking, transit, community engagement, etc., (to name just a few). Civic technologists believe that government services can be efficient, equitable, and open.
We are a Code for America brigade. Learn about Code for America’s brigade program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzMl_HnEZU
Everyone is welcome from all backgrounds and skill levels. We suggest bringing a laptop (encouraged, but not required) if you think you’d like to dive in on a project. We share what we are working on at the beginning of each Meetup and introduce all attendees to our Code of Conduct and meeting style. We then have a short featured speaker and a discussion. Project teams are invited to work after the featured speaker, if they like.
So, come hack your city! Everyone is welcome.
To connect with us outside of the meetings:
–> From our website: http://openmaine.org
–> You can find info to sign up with us on Slack, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and get to our GitHub repository.

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: OpenMaine
Host / Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/openmaine/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/openmaine/events/ngjclsyfcfbvb/

DevOps207 MeetUp at Novare Res (Theme: TBD)
2023-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Nova Res Bier Cafe, 4 Canal Plaza #1, Portland, ME, United States
We are returning to Novare Res on Tuesday, March 21 at 6PM (On the third Tuesday – Monthly).
This month’s theme TBD. Check back later for more details (at the host organization’s event site).
That or just come have a beer or a pretzel and hang out with some fellow IT professionals. These prompts are designed as conversation starters and there’s no obligation to stick to them.
If you aren’t a DevOps Engineer but want to be, this is also a great opportunity to meet some veterans and get some guidance on where to start.
Novare Res can be kind of tricky to find based on the map pin. I recommend walking down Exchange St. and looking for the sign.
We have a private meeting area! When you walk in, it’s the first door on the left.
COVID-19 safety measures: Please stay home if you’re not feeling well or think you may have been exposed to COVID!

[Description from organizer’s event page. Please visit that page for updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: DevOps207
Host / Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/Portland-ME-DevOps/
Event Link: https://www.meetup.com/portland-me-devops/events/291189380/

Agile Maine Day 2023
2023-03-31 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | IDEXX, 1 IDEXX Drive, Westbrook, ME, 04092, United States
Were excited to announce that the Agile Maine Day will be held on March 31, 2023, at IDEXX from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This year’s event will be an “Open Space” event allowing participants to suggest topics and converse with other professionals. The goal of this conference is to provide peer to peer learning, networking opportunities, and resources for the participants.
The conference is limited to 150 participants.
We’ll be sharing more info about the conference in the upcoming weeks.

[Event description taken from host’s Eventbrite page — please refer to that page, or the host’s organizational page — for the latest updates.]

How To Register

Contact Organization: Agile Maine
Host / Event Website: http://www.agilemaine.com/
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agile-maine-day-2023-tickets-523848654427
Contact Person: Miljan Bajić

Round Table Discussion
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | ME
Welcome to April’s ISC2 Maine membership roundtable discussion! Among the items we’ll be discussing are tracking vulnerabilities and assessing systems. We’ll also discuss some upcoming events.
How To Register

Contact Organization: ISC2
Host / Event Website: https://www.isc2mainechapter.org/
Event Link: meet.google.com/oee-jtdd-biv
Contact Person: Justin LaFontaine
Contact Email: justin.lafontaine@isc2mainechapter.org

2023 I.T. Summit & Tradeshow
2023-05-04 07:30 - 16:00 UTC | Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland, ME, 88 Spring St, Portland
The 2023 MTUG I.T. Summit & Tradeshow!
The Annual I.T. Summit & Tradeshow will be Thursday, May 4, 2023, bringing together approximately 400 tech professionals to enjoy 50 exhibits, 15 competitively-selected workshops, refreshments, prizes, and more.

September Peers & Beers - Lewiston
2023-09-20 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Davinci’s Eatery, 150 Main St., Lewiston, 150 Main St, Lewiston
This month’s topic:
“Migrating and Managing Your Workloads and Costs in the AWS Public Cloud”, presented by Chris Falk
Considering a move of an application or service to the cloud? This presentation will provide some tips and insights on migrating and managing typical workloads in the AWS Public Cloud, including understanding the associated cost structures and essential skills.
This event is open to and free for the public. We hope you’ll join us for this fun educational networking session!
Many thanks to our Peers & Beers Sponsor Extreme Networks!
Would you like to be a MTUG Peers & Beers Sponsor?
MTUG Peers & Beers sponsorships are unique opportunities to support MTUG’s independent educational mission while having exclusive visibility and networking opportunities with the MTUG’s community. Learn more about our Peers & Beers sponsorships for this year.
(All presenter content is posted “as-is” and does not reflect the opinions of or any endorsement by MTUG, its board members, or constituents.)

December Peers & Beers - Augusta
2023-12-13 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | August Civic Center – North Wing, 76 Community Drive, Augusta
Join us for some refreshments, in-person networking, and holiday cheer!

This month’s topic is “Technical Leadership in the Real World”
presented by James Troutman
This brief presentation will provide practical tips and insights on securing support for your digital transformation initiatives. Learn to effectively communicate complex tech and risk subjects, aligning them with your leadership’s priorities
This month’s sponsor:
Mitel – “Mitel’s mass notification, and Communications Solutions are designed for today’s modern organization, enabling reliable communications across a wide range of channels and devices so that everyone can be kept safe, informed, and connected during emergency situations – regardless of their location.”
This event is open to and free for the public. We hope you’ll join us for this fun educational networking session!
Many thanks to our Peers & Beers Sponsor Mitel
Would you like to be a MTUG Peers & Beers Sponsor?
MTUG Peers & Beers sponsorships are unique opportunities to support MTUG’s independent educational mission while having exclusive visibility and networking opportunities with the MTUG’s community. Learn more about our Peers & Beers sponsorships for this year.

February Peers & Beers - Portland
2024-02-29 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | Rising Tide Brewing, 103 Fox St, Portland, Maine
Join us for some refreshments and in-person networking!
This is month’s topic is “Network Security and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).”
presented by Kent Goodrow, Chief Information Security Officer, Systems Engineering
This month’s sponsor:
Verkada – “Trusted by over 20,000 organizations to protect people and property with privacy in mind. Verkada builds physical security solutions that integrate into a cloud-based dashboard.”
This event is open to and free for the public. We hope you’ll join us for this fun educational networking session!
Many thanks to our Peers & Beers Sponsor Verkada

2024 I.T. Summit & Tradeshow
2024-05-14 07:30 - 16:00 UTC | Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland, ME, 88 Spring St, Portland
The 2024 MTUG I.T. Summit & Tradeshow!
The Annual I.T. Summit & Tradeshow will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024, bringing together approximately 400 tech professionals to enjoy 50 exhibits, 15 competitively-selected workshops, refreshments, prizes, and more.

Annual Summit
2024-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ME

2024 SecureMaine
2024-10-03 00:00 UTC | Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland, ME, United States
Join an expected 250 attendees from across Maine, the region, and beyond for the 2nd annual SecureMaine Conference!
The annual SecureMaine event is coordinated by leading non-profit professional security organizations that provide authoritative input from leading voices to update attendees, deliver professional development, and offer broad exposure and networking opportunities. The constituents attending SecureMaine conferences are persons and organizations that seek to improve their organizations’ security and privacy protection. ​Important security vendors and leading federal and state organizations exhibit and share knowledge during the event.
MTUG is a proud supporting partner of this year’s event.
How To Register

Contact Organization: SecureMaine
Host / Event Website: https://www.securemaine.org/

2024 Accelerate
2024-10-22 00:09 - 00:16 UTC | Throttle Car Club, 10 Dynamic Dr, Scarborough, ME, United States
As digital threats increase in sophistication, particularly against mid-sized businesses, the need for robust cybersecurity is becoming a “must-have.” This event is designed not just to present solutions but to drive action.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a different kind of event for learning and connecting with IT and cybersecurity professionals in Maine.
How To Register

Contact Organization: Defendify
Host / Event Website: https://www.defendify.com/accelerate/

MTUG Social
2025-02-20 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rising Tide Brewery, 103 Fox St, Portland
Join us for some refreshments and a chance to connect with peers from across Maine’s technology provider industry.
This month’s presentation topic is “Your company’s #1 IT Security Threat – What everyone needs to know!”
Sponsored by WG Tech: “As a leading managed service provider, we specialize in delivering comprehensive solutions and technology support that empowers Maine business to thrive in today’s digital landscape. With over 30 years in business, we are a Trusted IT partner that delivers powerful IT results.”
Would you like to be a MTUG Social Sponsor?
Sponsorships are unique opportunities to support MTUG’s independent educational mission while having exclusive visibility and networking opportunities with the MTUG community. Learn more about our MTUG event sponsorships.

New England’s Largest I.T. Summit & Tradeshow
2025-06-18 07:30 - 16:00 UTC | ME

2025 Annual IT Summit
2025-06-18 07:30 - 16:30 UTC | UNE, Innovation Hall, 772 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The Summit brings together hundreds of IT professionals for a full day of learning from the top experts in cyber security, innovation, technology trends, and more.
Make new connections and get to know dozens of technology businesses exhibiting throughout the day.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of THE educational event for IT professionals held in Maine each year. Add the date to your calendar and register here.

AGENDA

7:30–8:30 am
Attendee Registration & Continental Breakfast
Innovation Hall 1st Floor Room 116
8:00 – 8:30 am
Student Orientation
1st Floor Room 101
7:30am–4:00pm (ALL DAY)
Vendor Exhibitors – Tradeshow Booths
1st Floor Room 116
Meet with vendors and view demonstrations and displays of new and innovative technology products and services.
8:30–8:45 am
Opening Remarks & Announcements
Innovation Hall, First Floor
9:00–9:45 am
Workshop Sessions A
First & Second Floors (Rooms 101, 102, 201 – 3 consecutive workshops)
10:00–10:45 am
Workshop Sessions B
First & Second Floors (Rooms 101, 102, 201 – 3 consecutive workshops)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Speed Networking
Second Floor (Room 201)
12:00–12:45 pm
Buffet Lunch
Innovation Hall, Room 104
12:30–12:45 pm
Scholarship Donor Appreciation
12:45–2:00 pm
Keynote Panel Discussion
2:15–3:00 pm
Workshop Sessions C
First & Second Floors (Rooms 101, 102, 201 – 3 consecutive workshops)
3:00 pm
More Desserts
Tradeshow Floor,&nbsRoom 116
3:30–4:00 pm
Closing Ceremonies of the IT Summit!
Innovation Hall
3:30 pm
Students Regroup
Students are welcome to regroup and share experiences
3:45 pm
Final Remarks, Grand Prize & Vendor Door Prizes!

NETech Social
2025-08-01 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Coming Soon
Are you ready to dive into the latest trends in IT innovation and improvement? Don’t miss our next MTUG Social event, featuring SJ Rollins as our sponsor and speaker!
