Who Says that Engineers Don't Network: DVClub Celebrates Five Years Of Community

Online, October 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - It's hard to believe that it's been half a decade since the first Design Verification Club (DVClub) event was held in Austin. Since then DVClub has hosted over 70 events and more than 110 presentations in five US cities and internationally in Bristol and Bangalore. DVClub started in 2005 as a side project of Eric Hennenhoefer, who currently serves as President and CEO of Obsidian Software.

In spite of the uncertain economy, 2010 is shaping up to be a very good year for DVClub. New international chapters have been established in 2010 to include branches in Eindhoven and Toronto, and talks are underway that could result in the formation another chapter in New Delhi.

The notoriety of DVClub is spreading organically by word of mouth - something that's not easy to achieve among a community of engineers. "Once people have experienced a DVClub event, they tend to come back and bring more co-workers with them", said Hennenhoefer. Chapter meetings in Austin now draw around 200 people on a consistent basis.

Currently over 50 advisers actively keep the club organized by brainstorming on topics, tracking down speakers, promoting events, and helping out on event day.

For more information on attending or sponsoring DVClub events, visit the organization's website at:http://www.dvclub.org