It is always better to start with a small step, in the right direction.
To begin with, form citywise groups, especially major metros first followed by next level cities. Depending upon workload, professional commitments etc. we can attempt to meet a maximum number of persons possible, preferably on a saturday evening, say from 5 to 8 pm, which can be followed by a contributory dinner. May be, at a later stage, a regional level and subsequently national level meet can be organised. Needless to say, there are lot of platforms such as NIPM, ISTD etc. etc. are already in existence and duplication of efforts or overstepping on others toes can well be avoided !
Bye
NK Sundaram, Bangalore