User Groups for XML and Related Structured Information Standards
International
The International SGML/XML Users' Group (ISUG).
ISUG is an organization dedicated to the promotion of markup-based applications. As SGML and XML are meta-languages, they provide a standard basis for industries, oganizations and individuals to agree how to exchange information, using their own vocabularies and structures.
Europe
XML Denmark.
SGML/XML Holland.
SGML/XML Users Group Holland was founded in 1988. Originally, most participants came from publishing houses (Kluwer and Elsevier) and from corporate publishers such as Shell and the European Patent Office. Since then, the group has diversified and now consists of a mixture of technically oriented users, end users and decision makers. Today, the organization has almost 400 members, representing a broad range of companies from various industries. The Users Group's goal is to offer a knowledge exchange platform for its members. The focus of this platform is on creating and sharing pioneer knowledge on XML and SGML applications and related standards and on bringing these applications and standards to the attention of a broader audience.
Activities:
- Facilitating Special Interest Groups (SIG's)
- Sponsoring a professorship in Exchange Languages at Utrecht University
- Organizing the annual XML Holland conference
- Organizing workshops and Executive lunches
- Publishing the quarterly magazine <!ELEMENT
- Maintaining the website www.sgml-ug.nl (in Dutch)
- Providing a link to international standardization bodies
XML Norway.
XML UK is the United Kingdom chapter of the International SGML/XML Users' Group (ISUG). It provides a forum for SGML and XML users and developers to share their experiences and ideas concerning the use of SGML, XML and other related standards. The main focus of XML UK activity is a programme of meetings. There are currently around 200 members and meetings are generally attended by between 50 and 150 participants.
North America
Albany, New York The XML Developers Network of the Capital District of Albany is a place were developers can learn about XML related technologies and network with other developers who are using these technologies.
XML Atlanta. XML has become the most revolutionary technology ever in the area of inter-system integration and communication. To facilitate the understanding and proliferation of the use of XML, the XML Atlanta Users Group was created.
Dallas, Texas--Hands-On Java Lab. The group's purpose is to explore Java technologies in a networked environment using simple programming experiments. The programming experiments will vary from basic (such as copying a file) to more complex (such as simple projects using EJB, XML, RMI, Soap, and encryption).
The Midwest SGML Forum consists of several SGML-oriented discussion groups across the Midwestern United States. The purpose of Midwest SGML Forum is to encourage the growth and development of SGML users, and to promote the use of the SGML standard, as well as associated standards such as XML and DSSSL.
The SGML Forum of New York promotes the wider acceptance and effective implementation of SGML, XML and related standards.
PittMark is an informal effort whose goal is to bring people together in the Pittsburgh area working with XML/SGML.
Rochester, New York SGML/XML Users Group was formed in the interest of expanding the local knowledge base in the areas of SGML and XML.
SeaJUG--The Seattle Java™ Users Group.
Seattle XML is a small group in Seattle that is fascinated with the operating system of Linux. We extensively research and delve into topics involving Linux and ultimately would like to expand on current projects involving the operating system.
Tri-XML is the XML interest group for the Research Triangle area, NC. We focus on educating members in XML-related technologies and potential uses.
The Vancouver XML Developers Association (VanX) is a group of software developers in Vancouver, Canada who have a keen interest in Extensible Markup Language (XML) and related technologies.
Washington Area SGML/XML Users Group. This is an open organization that invites everyone who is interested in SGML and XML technologies to attend. Meetings are usually held monthly.
XML-SIG New York is possibly the oldest and the largest XML users group. They have met continuously since November 1998, and there are more than 400 active subscribers to the announcement mailing list. Generally, they meet on the 'middle' Tuesday of each month in downtown Manhattan. For more information contact Walter Perry (wperry@xml-sig.org) to be added to the meeting notification list.
XUGO: XML Users' Group of Ottawa, Canada is a group of private, corporate and government members run by volunteers with monthly meetings.
To add information on your XML User Group to this page, please contact communications@oasis-open.org.
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