Social media helps us shape our world – from reconnecting with friends and doing business differently, to speaking up against civic and political concerns. At HootSuite, we are proud to be a part of the great things happening everyday.

We also believe that social media is not about replacing the “offline world” but about enhancing it. These tools are about meeting new people, sharing ideas, and connecting in new ways. This is why we encourage HootUps — a fun way to widen your network, talk about your HootSuite skills, spread culture, and make new friends.

What is a HootUp?

HootUps are like Meetups or Tweetups but with owls in the name. Basically, a HootUp is a small, casual, free event organized by HootSuite users across the world. Each HootUp is inspired and hosted by users like you, and are not necessarily ”official” HootSuite events (but sometimes are).

HootUps are great for meeting people you have a something in common: being a HootSuite user. Attendees can share experiences, network, educate each other on the best practices of managing social media, get some HootSuite swag, and simply have fun. As an organizer, you get all the attention, so it can also be a cool way to promote what you do.

At HootSuite HQ, we provide support to the organizers with advice, promotion and swag, and we encourage anyone to organize and/or attend a meetup in your area. Contact directly @hootup or email us at community+hootups (at) hootsuite.com to get more information!

HootUps

Discover nearby HootUps or organize your own!

HootUp Organizational Guide (+ International versions)

The growing popularity of the HootUps inspired us to develop a number of handy resources to help you organize one of your own. Check out this HootSuite Info Sheet -ready for you to download or embed on your blog to help spread the word- for all planning tips for your next HootUp (also available in Spanish/español, Portuguese/português, German/Deutsch).