The goal of this group is to connect, help and educate BlackBerry & PlayBook developers. We are looking to have monthly meetings. This is a very informal group so we are open to suggestions and feedback on what each member wants out of this group. Feel free to suggest topics for discussion, show off your latest app or what you've learned, or just come to the meetups and meet some other BlackBerry & PlayBook developers. This group is also on Twitter at @BBDevSF

The SF BlackBerry Developer group was originally founded and organized by Xobni and a variety of other SOMA startups with the goal of sharing development guidance on BlackBerry's new mobile platforms, including OS6 devices and the PlayBook. Ownership of the group has changed however, the goals of the group and open-minded casual environment remain the same!

The Silicon Valley BlackBerry Developers Group exists to connect developers in Silicon Valley interested in gaining and sharing knowledge about developing on the BlackBerry platform. This includes all BlackBerry handsets and emergent BlackBerry devices such as the PlayBook. We meet about once a month in the Santa Clara area. Meeting topics and styles will range from month to month but will primarily be technically oriented. Anyone interested in BlackBerry development is welcome to join a meetin …