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Change #78144
2026-10-05
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SNAP Specs PDX Meetup
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Join us for the SNAP Specs PDX Meetup. The group focuses on the wearable AR glasses, SPECS 27 (https://www.specs.com), being released by SNAP in Q4 2026. The group is open to all - developers, designers, enthusiasts. All are welcome!
October agenda to be announced later.
This event is hosted by the Oregon Reality Lab at the University of Oregon Portland Campus. The intent is to meet monthly.
NOTE: The https://pdxr.org is presently down being built. |
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University of Oregon, Oregon Reality Lab, 2811 NE Holman St, Portland, OR 97211
Look for “Innovation Building” > OR Lab on the third floor. This building is on the south edge of the campus adjoining NE Holman Street. Please use the north side door - it will be unlocked (the south side door will be locked).
If you're unable to enter the building, text message or call Raven Zachary, (503) 729-8460 |
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Change #78143
2026-10-05
16:16:17
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R-Ladies: Everyone Makes a Map
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Brittany is going to lead a group session on how to create a map! Bring your laptops, and be ready to join in. No prior mapping experience is necessary.
Watch the comments on the meetup event, we'll provide some data ahead of time to get you started!
You do NOT need to RSVP on meetup to join us. |
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we are hoping to have a large table in the main room |
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Change #78141
2026-10-04
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SIMposium 2026
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The Portland SIMposium is a premier event designed for IT leaders, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Portland, United States. This all-day event brings together CIOs, CISOs, and technology leaders from across the Pacific Northwest, offering a unique opportunity for collaboration, insight, and innovation. Attendees will engage in a series of mainstage panels, breakout sessions, and fireside conversations that delve into key themes reshaping technology leadership today. Topics of discussion will include AI-driven transformation, cybersecurity resilience, workforce evolution, and the human side of digital leadership.
Participants will hear from executives who are at the forefront of technology change across various industries, as well as thought leaders from Oregon's vibrant innovation ecosystem. The event also features the prestigious Oregon CIO & CISO of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional leadership and impact within the region. With the chance to connect with over 150 regional technology and business leaders, attendees can expect to gain actionable insights that will enhance their strategic governance and leadership effectiveness. The Portland SIMposium promises a day filled with knowledge-sharing, networking opportunities, and community engagement. |
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SIMposium 2026 |
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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON PORTLAND
1000 NE Multnomah St Portland OR 97232
Portland, |
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Change #78137
2026-10-04
13:15:12
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BSD Pizza Night
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A meeting of folks interested in BSD operating systems and related technologies to get together, eat pizza, drink beer, and talk about what interesting things have been going on.
This month's venue, Dove Vivi:
- Is open until 9pm
- Accepts only two credit cards per table, and
- Adds a 20% gratuity to parties over 6 people
Please bring paper cash and plan accordingly. |
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Dove Vivi
2727 NE Glisan St
Portland OR 97232
(503) 239-4444
https://dovevivipizza.com |
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Change #78134
2026-10-03
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Change #78132
2026-10-03
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Индивидуалки Красноярск
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Change #78130
2026-10-02
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HERMIT CRAB / GLADYS / BARB AND COBLY / FERAL DROLLERY
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Come out for a night of live, experimental music! Hermit Crab and Gladys are on tour from Eureka, CA. Local acts, Barb and Cobly and Feral Drollery, are opening up for them. This is a free, 21+ show. |
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HERMIT CRAB / GLADYS / BARB AND COBLY / FERAL DROLLERY |
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Change #78128
2026-10-01
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Индивидуалки Красноярск
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Актуальные знакомства для взрослых в Красноярске: <a href="https://t.me/indi24_krsk">t.me/indi24_krsk</a> — смотри, кто сейчас на связи. |
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Актуальные знакомства для взрослых в Красноярске: <a href="https://t.me/indi24_krsk">t.me/indi24_krsk</a> — смотри, кто сейчас на связи. |
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Change #78126
2026-09-30
23:04:58
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If you are planning to buy a laptop without stretching your budget, refurbished laptops under ₹35,000 can offer a practical balance between performance and price. This budget includes business-class laptops from brands such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Apple, depending on the available configuration and condition. Refurbished models can be suitable for students, working professionals, small businesses, and users who need a laptop for everyday tasks.
Why Choose Refurbished Laptops Under ₹35,000?
A refurbished laptop can provide access to better specifications than a new entry-level laptop at a similar budget. In the ₹35,000 price range, you may find models equipped with Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors, 8GB or 16GB RAM, and SSD storage. Business laptops are particularly common in the refurbished market because they are designed for regular professional use and generally have practical features such as multiple ports and comfortable keyboards.
What Specifications Can You Expect?
When looking at refurbished laptops under ₹35,000, the specifications can vary depending on the model and generation. Many options in this segment come with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, while some newer-generation models may use equivalent processors from AMD. For everyday work, 8GB RAM with an SSD is a useful starting point, while 16GB RAM can provide more flexibility for multitasking.
Storage is another important factor. An SSD generally provides faster boot times and quicker application loading than an older hard disk drive. Depending on the laptop, you may find 256GB, 512GB, or larger SSD configurations.
Best Uses for Laptops Under ₹35,000
Refurbished laptops in this price range can handle common tasks such as web browsing, Microsoft Office, online classes, video calls, document creation, accounting software, and content consumption. Students can use them for research, assignments, programming practice, and online learning.
For office users, business-class refurbished laptops can be useful for email, spreadsheets, presentations, meetings, and browser-based applications. Users working with heavier software should check the processor, RAM, graphics capability, and software requirements before purchasing.
Dell Refurbished Laptops Under ₹35,000
Dell Latitude models are commonly available in the refurbished market and are designed primarily for business use. Models from different generations can offer features such as Intel Core processors, Full HD displays, SSD storage, and multiple connectivity options.
A Dell Latitude can be worth considering if you need a laptop for office work, study, browsing, and multitasking. However, the exact processor generation, RAM, storage, battery condition, and display should be checked before buying.
HP Refurbished Laptops Under ₹35,000
HP offers several business-oriented laptop series that can appear in the refurbished market, including the ProBook and EliteBook ranges. These laptops are generally designed for professional users and can include features such as sturdy chassis designs, comfortable keyboards, and a useful selection of ports.
Within a ₹35,000 budget, the available configuration may vary significantly. Checking the processor generation and upgrade options is important when comparing different HP refurbished laptops.
Lenovo Refurbished Laptops Under ₹35,000
Lenovo ThinkPad laptops are another popular choice in the refurbished segment. ThinkPad models are known for their business-focused design and keyboards, making them suitable for users who spend significant time typing.
Depending on the model, you may find features such as Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, Full HD displays, SSD storage, and 8GB or 16GB RAM. Older ThinkPad models can still be useful for everyday productivity when paired with an SSD and sufficient RAM.
What Should You Check Before Buying?
Before purchasing a refurbished laptop, check its processor generation, RAM, SSD capacity, display resolution, battery condition, ports, keyboard, webcam, Wi-Fi, and overall physical condition. The laptop should also have a properly activated operating system and should be tested for basic hardware functionality.
Warranty and return policies are also important. A clear warranty gives you additional protection if the laptop develops a hardware problem after purchase. You should also verify whether the listed specifications match the actual configuration of the laptop.
Refurbished vs New Laptop Under ₹35,000
A new laptop under ₹35,000 may offer a newer model year, while a refurbished business laptop at the same budget may provide a higher-tier processor, better build quality, more ports, or additional business features. The right option depends on what you value most.
If you primarily need a laptop for browsing, studying, Office applications, and basic productivity, comparing both new and refurbished options can help you find a configuration that matches your requirements.
Is ₹35,000 Enough for a Refurbished Laptop?
Yes, ₹35,000 is a useful budget for a refurbished laptop, especially if your requirements involve office work, education, browsing, programming, and general productivity. At this budget, focus on the overall configuration rather than simply choosing the highest processor name. A balanced combination of processor, RAM, SSD, display, battery, and condition can provide a better experience.
Final Thoughts
Refurbished laptops under ₹35,000 can be a practical option for students, professionals, and everyday users who want a capable laptop within a fixed budget. Dell Latitude, HP ProBook and EliteBook, and Lenovo ThinkPad models are some of the business laptop families worth exploring.
Before making a purchase, compare the processor generation, RAM, SSD, display, battery, condition, warranty, and return policy. This will help you select a refurbished laptop that matches your actual workload rather than choosing based only on the brand or processor name. |
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Change #78124
2026-09-30
15:31:14
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Virtual Lunch & Learn: Intentional Culture for the Bioscience Start-up
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Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn presented by Terry Smith as he explores the importance of intentional company culture and how it influences your success.
One of the most succinct definitions of company culture is, “how things get done around here.” It’s a deceptively simple statement, and captures a wide range of behaviors, practices, processes, and rituals. For the founder and entrepreneur, that culture starts with the way you work and get things done. Being intentional about your culture means understanding and memorializing how you work and is essential to how you grow your business. If you succeed as you hope to, you will need to think about hiring and developing your team to help you achieve your vision. Are you ready for that? And, are you prepared to put in the work today that will build that foundation for success?
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the importance of intentional culture and how it influences your success. We’ll look at some practical approaches to being intentional, and we’ll discuss the long-term value of intentionality for your company. We will also talk about what happens when you don’t address your culture, and you find out your culture is addressing you. We’ll also review real world examples of successful intentional cultures, and at the hard data around those cultures. This is not “fluffy” stuff that can “wait until we’re not so busy;” this is real strategic action that won’t wait for you to get around to it. |
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Change #78122
2026-09-30
14:26:59
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Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Bend Venture Conference
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Join us for this year’s Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Bend Venture Conference. We’ll gather at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Bend, just steps from the Tower Theater and perfectly timed between BVC programming.
Connect Oregon’s biotech community. Build relationships that last beyond BVC.
This lunchtime gathering brings together bio entrepreneurs, ecosystem supporters, and stakeholders from across Oregon in a relaxed setting for meaningful conversations and connections.
Meet innovators and industry leaders working across biotech, digital health, and health innovation while helping build a stronger, more connected bioscience ecosystem across Oregon.
Lunch will be provided, with options available to accommodate dietary needs. Doors open at 11:30 AM.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Tonkon Torp. |
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Accelerate Biotech Networking Lunch at Bend Venture Conference |
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Change #78119
2026-09-30
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Across the River: The Techworks Northwest Launch Party
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Techworks Northwest is coming to Southwest Washington, and we’d love to meet you!
For years, we’ve helped Oregon technology companies grow by connecting them with valuable employee benefits, trusted business partners, practical resources, and a strong community of technology leaders. Now, Southwest Washington companies can access those same benefits and resources.
Join us for Across the River, a relaxed evening for founders, executives, and HR and operations leaders in the Southwest Washington technology community. Enjoy great food and drinks and learn how Techworks Northwest can help your company save money, support its employees, and grow more effectively.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore our group health plan and other essential business services that Techworks offers.
There’s no formal panel or lengthy presentation—just good conversation, valuable connections, and helpful resources for your company.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! |
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Change #78117
2026-09-30
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You can build and launch software
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Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce our next event with George DeCarlo: You can build and launch software
You don't need to be a developer to ship real software anymore. If you've ever had an idea for an app or tool and assumed it was out of reach, this session is for you.
George will show you how to use the AI tools you already have to create fully functional, production-ready software that's live on the internet. He'll walk through the whole process end to end, from first idea to a working URL, and build an app live that you can follow along with.
No prep needed. Just come curious and see how much closer you are to launching than you think.
About our speaker
George has been hosting websites for millions of people since the early days of the web. His latest business is Hatchable, built from the ground up to make it easy to build anything with your existing AI and make it live. |
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Change #78116
2026-09-30
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The Pacific NW Software Quality Conference (PNSQC)
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The 44th Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference will be held October 12-14, 2026. The conference theme is "Quality in the Age of Autonomy." Quality is relevant to design, manufacturing, code, applications, user experience, writing/prose, and many other areas that may not be obvious.
Keynotes include Maaret Pyhäjärvi from Finland, Jonathon Wright from England, and over 50 more presenters.
Talks include "Inside Tesla: The Birth of the Software-Defined Vehicle and Quality in the Age of Autonomy", "The Quality Nervous System", and many presentations about the impact of AI on software quality as well as more traditional quality aspects.
PNSQC 2026 is both an in-person and online event, even offering a FREE virtual track to watch our keynotes and invited speakers.
Check it out online at: https://pnsqc.org/register
Tracks Include - Quality Engineering (Process & Methods, Tools & Technologies) - Management, Leadership, People & Enterprise IT Quality - AI and Emerging Technologies
Our industry learns from working with education, healthcare, manufacturing, government sectors, and more. What can those other industries learn from us? Come and find out at PNSQC 2026.
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Change #78115
2026-09-30
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Portland Linux/Unix Group General Monthly Meeting: Cheap and Easy VPN with Tailscale, with Clinton Wittstruck
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Summary:
Clinton will talk about how he setup a $25 Walmart TV box as a VPN gateway, to share IP-Locked streaming services with a friend or relative, using official apps from the Google Play store, and Developer mode ADB settings. It's fun to play with these boxes, to see what they can do besides stream TV.
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Clinton spent 40 years working in system administration and customer tech support, for Tektronix and Siemens, working with systems from ancient Vax VMS to modern day Linux etc. He is a VI editor user and doesn't know EMACS :) In the 90's he produced an award winning public access TV show (The Chess Show) still occasionally replayed on Portland Cable for the handful of remaining Cable TV subscribers. Now retired after almost 3 years, all that tech stuff is getting kind of fuzzy, and he mostly just tinkers with Linux and streaming his home video library (when not doing household chores and maintenance). |
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Enter through the Engineering Building. The room is downstairs, follow the signs. If the outside door is locked and there isn't anyone to let you in, look for the sign and a cell number to text. |
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Change #78114
2026-09-29
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Better Futures Club
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Better Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures.
Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists.
All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org) |
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Autumn Coffee Roasting is a coffee shop. Please purchase a beverage or snack if you are attending. |
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Change #78113
2026-09-29
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Investor Ready Workshop
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Change #78112
2026-09-29
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Show & Tell + Beyond Text: Image, Video & Music on Your Own Machine — Full Stack Devs PDX
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Two halves tonight.
FIRST: show us what you did. Last month we went through nine ways to work with coding
agents. Some of you went home and tried them. Bring what happened — the memory file that
changed your week, the prompt that finally worked, the agent that confidently destroyed
something. Wins and disasters are equally welcome; the disasters usually teach more. Five
minutes each, laptop optional, no slides required.
THEN: everything that isn't text. We've spent two meetings on language models. Meanwhile
image, video, music, and voice generation have quietly become genuinely good — and a
surprising amount of it now runs on the laptop in front of you, with nothing leaving the
machine.
We'll walk the current landscape honestly: what's actually worth using in October 2026,
what got discontinued this year, and where each one still falls apart. Then we'll split the
field the way that matters for a working developer — what you call an API for, versus what
you can run yourself.
And we'll generate something live. On a laptop. Offline.
You'll leave knowing which model to reach for per modality, what your own hardware can run,
how to set it up, and the three questions that decide hosted-versus-local for any of them.
Come curious. Beginners and veterans welcome.
SPEAKER
Matt Duffield is President & CTO of Summit Software with 30+ years building enterprise
software. A published author of six technical books and U.S. Navy veteran, he focuses on
AI-assisted development, local LLMs, and cloud-native architecture.
EVENT DETAILS
Food, drinks, and conversation beginning at 7:00. Show & tell at 7:30. Main talk around 8:00.
Parking is free at the Gladstone Park SDA church.
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Change #78111
2026-09-29
10:08:02
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PNSQC Innovation Day
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The PNSQC Innovation Day brings students, educators, parents, and community members together to explore emerging technologies through student projects, robotics demonstrations, and educational seminars. By combining student innovation with community learning, the event creates an environment where attendees can interact with each other on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and other technologies shaping our future. Innovation Day will be held the Sunday October 11th, immediately preceding the PNSQC Software Quality conference. |
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Change #78110
2026-09-26
13:41:24
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Web Surfing Party!
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Community Room 1A
Join us and surf the web together in person! The Good Web never went away and it's better than ever. We find weird stuff, play games, make our own pages, follow mysterious web rings and generally have a blast.
Pop in for 20 minutes or an hour. No computer necessary. |
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2026-09-26
13:38:06
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Web Surfing Party!
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Change #78107
2026-09-25
16:45:15
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The $100K Hiding in Your Payroll: AI Agents, Tech Week Edition
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2026-09-25
12:35:15
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The $100K Hiding in Your Payroll: AI Agents, Tech Week Edition
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A practical hour during a week full of AI talk. Jordan Calderon, bootstrapped founder with three exits, shows owners and operators of 10 to 100 person companies where payroll goes to repetitive admin, which ops tasks AI agents handle reliably today, which still need a person, and how to do the ROI math. Live Q&A. Free, online on Zoom, Tue Oct 13, 10 to 11am PT. Not an official Tech Week event.
Register: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7508583357753081857/ |
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The $100K Hiding in Your Payroll: AI Agents, Tech Week Edition |
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Change #78105
2026-09-24
19:58:11
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Portland Monthly BEAM Meet & Chat
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Note: Your RSVP is required in order to attend this event.
Let’s get together for an informal BEAM PDX hangout: coffee, conversation, and light co-working.
This is a low-key monthly meetup for folks working with Elixir, Erlang, Gleam, and other BEAM languages, aimed at reconnecting the local community and rebuilding momentum after a long quiet stretch. We'll holding this on the second Thursday of each month.
There will be opportunities to:
- Ask questions about Elixir and other BEAM languages
- Share what you’ve been working on (or stuck on)
- Get help with programming or design problems
- Co-work: get things done with like-minded folks nearby
Brainstorm ideas for future talk-based meetups and identify potential speakers
Bring your laptop if you’d like. It's totally optional.
New to BEAM languages, or just curious? You’re very welcome.
Please RSVP so we know roughly how many people to expect. If your plans change, un-RSVP when you can.
This meetup is also part of our transition away from Meetup to a new home for the group, where we’ll be organizing future events. |
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Portland Monthly BEAM Meet & Chat |
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Change #78104
2026-09-24
13:50:20
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Better Futures Club
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Better Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures.
Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists.
All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org) |
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Autumn Coffee Roasting is a coffee shop. Please purchase a beverage or snack if you are attending. |
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Change #78103
2026-09-23
08:56:52
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Better Futures Club
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Better Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures.
Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists.
All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org) |
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Change #78102
2026-09-22
11:20:31
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Silicon Florist: Watch party
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It's Friday evening. You're wiped. But you're still in the mood for something entertaining.
Well, unfortunately, this ain't it.
But it is an opportunity to join folks from the Portland startup community for a little watch party — all from the comfort of your own keyboard.
https://luma.com/olafmrp7 |
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Silicon Florist: Watch party |
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Change #78100
2026-09-21
12:45:15
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Free AI Office Hours - Beaverton, OR
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Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.
**What to Expect:**
- Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
- Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.
**When & Where:**
📍 Ki Coffee & Brunch ([4655 SW Griffith Dr #160, Beaverton, OR, 97005](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tTmpvo7bXHnzgRgC8))
🗓 October 22, 2026 from 9:30am-11:30am [Add to Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHRpajVycGNlMTcybWVhbW1wa2VmZ29sMzggY19iMWMwNzI1YjNjNjQzYjRiNWUzNWZhNTAyYjAwYzU5MzUwOTNiYTU5ZmI5MmUxYzdmNTg4Y2Q2ODhhODgzZGViQGc&tmsrc=c_b1c0725b3c643b4b5e35fa502b00c5935093ba59fb92e1c7f588cd688a883deb%40group.calendar.google.com)
💲 Free
Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.
**About Leila:**
[Leila Kaneda (she/her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahawana/) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.
Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful. |
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Free AI Office Hours - Beaverton, OR |
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Change #78098
2026-09-21
12:42:01
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Free AI Office Hours - Vancouver, WA
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Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.
**What to Expect:**
- Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
- Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.
**When & Where:**
📍 Latte Da in the Wine Room ([205 E 39th St, Vancouver, WA 98663](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kj16JZeZ26A6xAuW7))
🗓 October 22, 2026 from 5pm-7pm [Add to Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHU0NWo3dTdoOTVmbmlsa3Q1djQ3cjRtMmYgY19iMWMwNzI1YjNjNjQzYjRiNWUzNWZhNTAyYjAwYzU5MzUwOTNiYTU5ZmI5MmUxYzdmNTg4Y2Q2ODhhODgzZGViQGc&tmsrc=c_b1c0725b3c643b4b5e35fa502b00c5935093ba59fb92e1c7f588cd688a883deb%40group.calendar.google.com)
💲 Free
Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.
**About Leila:**
[Leila Kaneda (she/her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahawana/) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.
Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful. |
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We'll be set up in the Wine room. If you are lost, ask the barista how to get to the room. |
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2026-09-21
12:38:19
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Free AI Office Hours - Portland, OR
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Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.
**What to Expect:**
- Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
- Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.
**When & Where:**
📍 Upper Left Roasters ([1204 SE Clay St, Portland, OR 97214](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LW7B2gDtSuWTVuvJ8))
🗓 October 22, 2026 from 1pm-3pm [Add to Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2tzOG81cHVlZWR2M3B0bzdiNG90dmx1bmcgY19iMWMwNzI1YjNjNjQzYjRiNWUzNWZhNTAyYjAwYzU5MzUwOTNiYTU5ZmI5MmUxYzdmNTg4Y2Q2ODhhODgzZGViQGc&tmsrc=c_b1c0725b3c643b4b5e35fa502b00c5935093ba59fb92e1c7f588cd688a883deb%40group.calendar.google.com)
💲 Free
Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.
**About Leila:**
[Leila Kaneda (she/her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahawana/) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.
Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful. |
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Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.
**What to Expect:**
- Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
- Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.
**When & Where:**
📍 Upper Left Roasters ([1204 SE Clay St, Portland, OR 97214](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LW7B2gDtSuWTVuvJ8))
🗓 October 22, 2026 from 1pm-3pm [Add to Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2tzOG81cHVlZWR2M3B0bzdiNG90dmx1bmcgY19iMWMwNzI1YjNjNjQzYjRiNWUzNWZhNTAyYjAwYzU5MzUwOTNiYTU5ZmI5MmUxYzdmNTg4Y2Q2ODhhODgzZGViQGc&tmsrc=c_b1c0725b3c643b4b5e35fa502b00c5935093ba59fb92e1c7f588cd688a883deb%40group.calendar.google.com)
💲 Free
Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.
**About Leila:**
[Leila Kaneda (she/her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahawana/) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.
Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful. |
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2026-09-21
12:37:46
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Free AI Office Hours - Portland, OR
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Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.
**What to Expect:**
- Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
- Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.
**When & Where:**
📍 Upper Left Roasters ([1204 SE Clay St, Portland, OR 97214](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LW7B2gDtSuWTVuvJ8))
🗓 October 22, 2026 from 1pm-3pm [Add to Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2tzOG81cHVlZWR2M3B0bzdiNG90dmx1bmcgY19iMWMwNzI1YjNjNjQzYjRiNWUzNWZhNTAyYjAwYzU5MzUwOTNiYTU5ZmI5MmUxYzdmNTg4Y2Q2ODhhODgzZGViQGc&tmsrc=c_b1c0725b3c643b4b5e35fa502b00c5935093ba59fb92e1c7f588cd688a883deb%40group.calendar.google.com)
💲 Free
Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.
**About Leila:**
[Leila Kaneda (she/her)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahawana/) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.
Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful. |
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Change #78095
2026-09-20
11:37:00
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Vibe Coding: Tips, Tricks, and the Tool Landscape — Full Stack Devs PDX
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Vibe coding: tips, tricks, and the tool landscape
Everyone in the room is already coding with AI. Almost nobody agrees on how to do it well — and
the gap between the developer getting real leverage and the one getting expensive rework is no
longer access to the tools. It's technique.
Last month we put a model in the product. This month we point the models at our own codebases.
We'll start with the one idea everything follows from — generating code got cheap, and checking
it didn't — then walk through nine specific, usable tips: the twenty-minute memory file that
makes every future session smarter, how to make an agent plan before it touches a file, why
three failed corrections means restart instead of argue, and how to read a diff a stranger
wrote. Each one comes with a line you can copy.
Then we stop talking and do it. We'll take a real prompt from the room and fix it live against
an eight-point rubric, and I'll run a real task on a real repo on screen — including the parts
where the agent does something dumb, because knowing what that looks like is half the skill.
You'll leave with three things to change on Monday morning, and a set of offline pages — the
tips, the prompt rubric, and a ten-tool comparison matrix — to take with you.
Bring one prompt that disappointed you this week, and one task you have to do next week. We'll
use both.
Come curious. Beginners and veterans welcome.
SPEAKER
Matt Duffield is President & CTO of Summit Software with 30+ years building enterprise software.
A published author of six technical books and U.S. Navy veteran, he now focuses on AI-assisted
development, local LLMs, and cloud-native architecture — and mentors the next generation of
coders in his spare time.
EVENT DETAILS
Food, drinks, and conversation beginning at 7:00. The talk begins around 7:30.
Parking is free at the Gladstone Park SDA church.
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/full-stack-dev-pdx/events/316190567/
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Vibe coding: tips, tricks, and the tool landscape
Everyone in the room is already coding with AI. Almost nobody agrees on how to do it well — and
the gap between the developer getting real leverage and the one getting expensive rework is no
longer access to the tools. It's technique.
Last month we put a model in the product. This month we point the models at our own codebases.
We'll start with the one idea everything follows from — generating code got cheap, and checking
it didn't — then walk through nine specific, usable tips: the twenty-minute memory file that
makes every future session smarter, how to make an agent plan before it touches a file, why
three failed corrections means restart instead of argue, and how to read a diff a stranger
wrote. Each one comes with a line you can copy.
Then we stop talking and do it. We'll take a real prompt from the room and fix it live against
an eight-point rubric, and I'll run a real task on a real repo on screen — including the parts
where the agent does something dumb, because knowing what that looks like is half the skill.
You'll leave with three things to change on Monday morning, and a set of offline pages — the
tips, the prompt rubric, and a ten-tool comparison matrix — to take with you.
Bring one prompt that disappointed you this week, and one task you have to do next week. We'll
use both.
Come curious. Beginners and veterans welcome.
**SPEAKER**
Matt Duffield is President & CTO of Summit Software with 30+ years building enterprise software.
A published author of six technical books and U.S. Navy veteran, he now focuses on AI-assisted
development, local LLMs, and cloud-native architecture — and mentors the next generation of
coders in his spare time.
**EVENT DETAILS**
Food, drinks, and conversation beginning at 7:00. The talk begins around 7:30.
Parking is free at the Gladstone Park SDA church.
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/full-stack-dev-pdx/events/316190567/
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Free parking on site.
Food, drinks, and conversation from 7:00; the talk starts around 7:30.
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Change #78093
2026-09-20
11:08:06
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Vibe coding: tips, tricks, and the tool landscape
Everyone in the room is already coding with AI. Almost nobody agrees on how to do it well — and
the gap between the developer getting real leverage and the one getting expensive rework is no
longer access to the tools. It's technique.
Last month we put a model in the product. This month we point the models at our own codebases.
We'll start with the one idea everything follows from — generating code got cheap, and checking
it didn't — then walk through nine specific, usable tips: the twenty-minute memory file that
makes every future session smarter, how to make an agent plan before it touches a file, why
three failed corrections means restart instead of argue, and how to read a diff a stranger
wrote. Each one comes with a line you can copy.
Then we stop talking and do it. We'll take a real prompt from the room and fix it live against
an eight-point rubric, and I'll run a real task on a real repo on screen — including the parts
where the agent does something dumb, because knowing what that looks like is half the skill.
You'll leave with three things to change on Monday morning, and a set of offline pages — the
tips, the prompt rubric, and a ten-tool comparison matrix — to take with you.
Bring one prompt that disappointed you this week, and one task you have to do next week. We'll
use both.
Come curious. Beginners and veterans welcome.
SPEAKER
Matt Duffield is President & CTO of Summit Software with 30+ years building enterprise software.
A published author of six technical books and U.S. Navy veteran, he now focuses on AI-assisted
development, local LLMs, and cloud-native architecture — and mentors the next generation of
coders in his spare time.
EVENT DETAILS
Food, drinks, and conversation beginning at 7:00. The talk begins around 7:30.
Parking is free at the Gladstone Park SDA church.
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/full-stack-dev-pdx/events/316190567/
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8378 Cason Rd · Gladstone, OR
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Looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon?
PNSQC Innovation Day is a free community event for anyone curious about technology and how it is changing the world around us.
Students, families, educators, technology professionals, and curious neighbors are all welcome.
Come see robots, augmented and virtual reality, rockets, exoskeletons, student projects, and more. Attend practical conversations about AI, meet the people working with these technologies, ask questions, and experience some of the technology firsthand.
You do not need a technical background. You only need to be curious.
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Looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon?
PNSQC Innovation Day is a free community event for anyone curious about technology and how it is changing the world around us.
Students, families, educators, and technology professionals.
Come see commercial robots, augmented and virtual reality, rockets, exoskeletons, student projects, and more. Attend practical conversations about AI, meet the people working with these technologies, ask questions, and experience some of the technology firsthand.
You do not need a technical background. You only need to be curious.
RSVP
https://pnsqc.org/innovation-day/
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Looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon?
PNSQC Innovation Day is a free community event for anyone curious about technology and how it is changing the world around us.
Students, families, educators, technology professionals, and curious neighbors are all welcome.
Come see robots, augmented and virtual reality, rockets, exoskeletons, student projects, and more. Attend practical conversations about AI, meet the people working with these technologies, ask questions, and experience some of the technology firsthand.
You do not need a technical background. You only need to be curious.
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Looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon?
PNSQC Innovation Day is a free community event for anyone curious about technology and how it is changing the world around us.
Students, families, educators, technology professionals, and curious neighbors are all welcome.
Come see robots, augmented and virtual reality, rockets, exoskeletons, student projects, and more. Attend practical conversations about AI, meet the people working with these technologies, ask questions, and experience some of the technology firsthand.
You do not need a technical background. You only need to be curious.
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Найкращий сервіс для тих, хто вміє смакоту й без складних рецептів
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#### Assistive Tech User Research
Join us as Cindy Merrill shares her work making technology more accessible to people with disabilities. Cindy conducts remote moderated research with people who use assistive technology, including screen readers and screen magnifiers. In this presentation, she'll discuss real-world insights from her research and share proven best practices for planning and conducting effective user research with people who rely on these essential tools.
This event is co-hosted by [CHIFOO](https://chifoo.org/) (pronounced ‘ky – FOO’), the Computer Human Interaction Forum of Oregon, and [PDX A11Y UX](https://pdxa11yux.org/), the Portland Accessibility & UX Meetup.
#### Bio
[Cindy Merrill](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindymerrill/) is a Lead UX Researcher at Pluribus Digital, a consulting firm specializing in modern digital experiences for the federal government. With more than 20 years of experience in user research across government and industry, she is passionate about making technology more accessible and easier to use. She has conducted numerous research studies on websites, consumer products, and automotive systems while working at Intel, Jaguar Land Rover, Cvent, and various consulting firms.
#### Event is in person and online
We are in person at the Multnomah County Central Library (Large Community Room 1A) and online via Zoom for remote participation (Zoom link will be posted a few days before event). Introduction starts at 6:00 pm, and we need to leave the room by 7:45pm.
#### Accommodation requests
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Сторінка <a href="https://moireceptimultivarki.space/">платформа мультиваркових рецептів</a> є вдалий рідний сайт та понад 120 робочими пропозиціями під мультиварку. Тут зібрано прості послідовні інструкції для затирок, м'ясних делікатесів, хліба, пирогів, булочок, гарнірів із круп, овочів, філе, котлет, риби з овочами та десертів. Секрет — це орієнтація на зручність: додав усі компоненти, виставив налаштування — і чекай на сигнал. Основна частина рецептів отримуються з невеликою кількістю олії, страва однаково хороший для всіх, незалежно від рівня. Щомісяця публікуються нові рецепти (наприклад рисовий хліб та полуничний пісочний пиріг), доступна опція бути в курсі оновлень. |
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Сторінка <a href="https://moireceptimultivarki.space/">платформа мультиваркових рецептів</a> є вдалий рідний сайт та понад 120 робочими пропозиціями під мультиварку. Тут зібрано прості послідовні інструкції для затирок, м'ясних делікатесів, хліба, пирогів, булочок, гарнірів із круп, овочів, філе, котлет, риби з овочами та десертів. Секрет — це орієнтація на зручність: додав усі компоненти, виставив налаштування — і чекай на сигнал. Основна частина рецептів отримуються з невеликою кількістю олії, страва однаково хороший для всіх, незалежно від рівня. Щомісяця публікуються нові рецепти (наприклад рисовий хліб та полуничний пісочний пиріг), доступна опція бути в курсі оновлень. |
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Happy Fall PDXOSGeo!
Join us fourth Wednesday September 23rd for more of your favorite open source geo-goodness. Tonight's special guest is Regan Hutson who has worked with both Enterprise and Open-Source geospatial tools for over 15 years. This has included incorporating spatial analysis into various roles at Kaiser Permanente, as well as pro-bono work for groups like the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
Regan’s presentation will outline decision points and development steps that went into building a mobile-focused web-map to support the first ever Portland Pastry 10K Walk event.
As always there will be pizza, and BYOB is available from across the hall at HotLips.
Time / Space Coordinates:
Wednesday September 23rd, 6:30–8pm
Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center: 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR
See you there!
Our mailing list is a google group: drop us a line with any questions: http://groups.google.com/group/pdx-osgeo
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Онлайн-збірка <a href="https://moireceptimultivarki.space/">«Мультиварка. Рецепти — смачно і просто»</a> - це зручненький національний каталог та сотнею з гаком робочими стравами для вашого мультиваркового помічника. Тут систематизовані легкі рецепти з покроковим описом на супів, м'ясних делікатесів, десертів у мультиварці, гарнірів із круп, овочів, рибних страв та десертів. Особливість – це наголос на легкості приготування: додав усі компоненти, вибрав режим — і все виходить. Основна частина рецептів готуються з мінімумом жиру, кінцевий продукт гарантований для недосвідчених кулінарів. Кожні кілька днів викладаються свіжі ідеї (скажімо хліб рисовий та полуничний пісочний пиріг), є змога бути в курсі оновлень. |
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This Is *Not* a Talk About AI (It's About Fire, Anthropology, Technology and Humanity
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When AI begins to feel uncanny, dangerous, or too powerful to contain, our cultural imagination reaches quickly for Frankenstein.
The comparison is everywhere in the current news cycle: a creation escapes its maker, technology accelerates beyond human control, and the world discovers too late that it has built something it cannot govern. The fear is not foolish. AI is moving rapidly into the systems that shape work, education, media, public services, and democratic life.
But Frankenstein offers a more interesting warning than the one we usually tell. Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel was shaped by fascination with galvanism, the early electrical experiments that made dead muscle appear to twitch. Its central horror is not simply that Victor Frankenstein creates something powerful. It is that he creates it and then abandons responsibility for what follows.
In This Is Not a Talk About AI, digital anthropologist Ali Maaxa, Ph.D. asks what changes when we stop treating AI as an alien force with a destiny of its own and start recognizing it as a human-built infrastructure. A system does not simply “take over.” It receives power through human decisions: whose data it uses, who funds it, what it is allowed to access, which institutions treat its outputs as legitimate, whose labor maintains it, and whether people can challenge its decisions.
The story begins long before AI.
Neanderthals made birch-bark tar with controlled fire to bind stone tools to handles and hunting shafts. The Gutenberg Bible made authoritative texts reproducible at unprecedented scale and turned interpretation into a public struggle. Electricity extended the human day and television reorganized public attention. The internet promised open connection before becoming an infrastructure of platforms, surveillance, ranking, and concentrated control.
Each technology changed not only what people could do, but what became normal. Each produced new anxieties, new gatekeepers, new forms of dependence, and new struggles over who should set the rules.
AI belongs in that longer history. It is not “just like” fire, print, or electricity. It is faster, more networked, more opaque, and increasingly able to generate language, classify people, and act through connected systems. It also has a body: chips, data centers, electricity, water, land, extraction, invisible labor, public subsidies, and communities asked to absorb costs that rarely appear in a product demo.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Maaxa has studied how people around the world encounter, repurpose, resist, innovate with, and make meaning around emerging technologies. As a researcher funded by Mellon, Peacock, REACH, Wilgus, and NEH, an author of books and articles, and a professor at UNC, Duke, William & Mary, Virigina Tech, PSU & Pierce, she has produced leading work on global digital cultures. A leader in AI innovation and incubation, she has spent the past decade working across New Relic AI, AWS AI, Meta AI, startups, and accelerators, bringing new technologies into public and professional life while advocating for responsible, accessible, deeply ethical use.
This is neither an AI sales pitch nor an apocalypse sermon. It is a lively intervention into an overblown public conversation.
It asks:
- What is AI actually doing now?
- Which human relationships, forms of labor, judgments, and institutions is it rearranging?
- Who gets to build and govern it?
- Who pays for its infrastructure?
- Who can inspect, interrupt, challenge, or repair what it does?
The answer is not to pretend risk has disappeared. It is to recover agency as a shared public practice.
A technology is not the same thing as a culture of use.
The question is not only what AI can do. It is what kind of public we are becoming while we learn to live with it.
Learn more, book me for a keynote or interview, or get involved: https://notanai.site |
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Better Futures Club is a weekly event (alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays) focused on imagining and making better futures.
Imagine an artist community, a think tank, and a research center in the same building. People in all of those fields working alongside each other imagining and creating different futures together. Cross pollination and inspiration. Liberal Arts and STEM and R&D. Photographers, physicists, authors, astronomers, musicians, makers, mathematicians, designers, developers, fashionistas, climatologists and all manner of imaginative optimists.
All Better Futures Club events are covered by the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org) |
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