Our Guest Speaker is Calvin Walsh of Unity Foods After graduating from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Political Science, Calvin worked for many different Candidates and elected officials from City Council to Congressional Representatives on political issues, elections, and legislative policy in many different States.

In 2012 he founded Unity Foods LLC, an Oregon-based food distribution business that focus on delivering the worlds best foodservice products to independent restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.

Committed to social and economic equality, Calvin volunteers his time to many different local and national organizations.

About North Bank Innovations North Bank Innovations is an organization based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a thriving ecosystem that helps early-stage startups.

About the Startup Conversations Event Each month we host a local founder who will give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all got started, where they are today, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their goals happen.

Following the presentation our host, Dave Barcos will dig into the founder's background, the company's story, and other observations. After the interview, we will have an audience Q&A session to help attendees ask direct questions of the presenter. It has proven to be a great format to catalyze the local founders and the startups in the region. You won't want to miss it.

For more details on other North Bank events check our event calendar at https://www.northbankinnovations.org/events

Please note, that we encourage genuine networking, not hunting for sales or leads. If you are genuinely starting or working with a startup, this is the right crowd for you. Thanks for helping us keep it real.

Why Participate? Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].

What: Giving Latino startup entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the region's growing startup ecosystem, while creating a community supporting Latino founders.

When: October 10th, 2024

5:30 PM Registration 6:00 PM Pitch Latino 8:30 PM Adjourn How: Latino entrepreneurs will get five minutes to pitch to the audience and then three minutes of questions about their ideas.

Who: ideasThis event is organized by Latino Founders a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and success of underserved businesses in the State of Oregon. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and opportunities to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the State of Oregon.

Cost: Tickets are $25, with ALL PROCEEDS from ticket sales going directly to the winners.

Recharge at our eighth Portland Hardware Meetup, this time hosted by Loupe. Our speakers will be several local companies that are leading the clean energy movement in their respective industries and will share their perspectives on the unique ways electrification is transforming the future of mobility. Whether you’re a professional, a hobbyist, or just passionate about clean tech, join us to hear from our guest speakers, network, or share what’s on your desk.

We have a great group of guest speakers talking about electric boats, bikes, and self-balancing motorcycles:

Charles Steinbeck is the Co-founder of Photon Marine, a company pursuing a mission of sustainability and port revitalization through building the world’s most powerful and intelligent electric outboard motor system, tailored to commercial boat fleets.

Alex Xu is the Head of Design for VVolt, an e-bike company that aims to transform urban mobility by introducing innovative electric micromobility vehicles that are accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.

Daniel Kim is the CEO & Founder of Lit Motors, a company dedicated to developing groundbreaking self-balancing tech. Lit Motors was founded to make personal transportation safer and more exciting. Combining the best of both worlds, our Autonomous-Balancing Electric Vehicle (AEV) integrates the freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and comfort of a car.

Agenda:

6:00-6:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments

6:30-6:40 - Welcome and introduction

6:40-7:00 - Guest speaker #1 with audience Q+A

7:00-7:20 - Guest speaker #2 with audience Q+A

7:20-7:40 - Guest speaker #3 with audience Q+A

7:40-8:00p - Community open mic: Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.

8:00-9:00p - Mix + mingle

Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections, share ideas, and get inspired. See you there!

Our monthly Hardware Meetups happen in 25+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to share projects, talk about their businesses, and network with other engineers, entrepreneurs, designers, suppliers, and more. Whether you're a hardware pro or just hardware curious, all are welcome.

Please listen to this podcast episode prior to the event: 10% Happier | Ryan Holiday - Ancient Strategies For Managing Stress And Anxiety - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancient-strategies-for-managing-stress-and-anxiety/id1087147821?i=1000652259837 - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXJbfRnU_QA

What's this week's podcast about? Digging into the nuts and bolts of Stoicism with one of its best-known modern proponents. Ryan Holiday is a prolific author, whose books include The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Discipline is Destiny. This episode covers the history and theory of Stoicism, forward-thinking, existential awareness, journaling, the four Stoic values, Buddhism, and more.

What's a Podcast Club? It’s like a book club for podcasts. We’ll listen to a podcast episode on our own, then get together at a bar or patio and talk about it in small groups. The atmosphere is casual, low-pressure, and laid back. The idea is to enjoy some thought-provoking conversation, learn a thing or two, and have some fun.

Our meetings generally follow this format: - Meet and mingle - A few rounds of small group discussions - Grab food/drink somewhere nearby

Please listen to this podcast episode prior to the event: RadioLab | Voice Clones: - Apple:: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shell-game/id152249110?i=1000668620552 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bZauVWsfSVMDWUH37RT1e

What's this week's podcast episode about? One man secretly hands off more and more of his life to an AI voice clone. This episode features veteran journalist Evan Ratliff who - for his new podcast Shell Game - decided to slowly replace himself bit by bit with an AI voice clone, to see how far he could actually take it. This episode surfaces questions about AI ethics and how AI agents might impact various aspects of our life and work.

What's an AI Discussion Group for Non-engineers? This is a discussion group for non-engineers focused on exploring the latest applications of AI in business, productivity, and everyday life. Every month, we’ll listen to a podcast on our own, then meet up and discuss in small groups. Attendees should have a fundamental understanding of AI concepts like: multi-agent systems, prompt engineering, natural language processing, and human-centered design.

Our meetings generally follow this format: - Meet and mingle - A few rounds of small group discussions - Grab food/drink somewhere nearby

Folks, we're heading back to Grand Central! Breakside just has too many other events they are accommodating and as many of you know, last month was CRAZY loud!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

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PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

Greetings, Portland UX Design Hub -

Our August UX Book Club will be a special in-person event in partnership with AIGA Portland.

Stay tuned for venue and book details!

Questions and/or Feedback? Feel free to reach out to Jackie on Meetup, LinkedIn, or Slack.

We're very excited to welcome you to the Portland C++ User's Group (PDXCPP) meetup! Join us in downtown Portland to hobnob, learn, and share with other Modern C++ enthusiasts! Bring your C++ questions, stories of coding adventure, and tales of debugger derring-do!

This month, we will be meeting at the Lucky Labrador Brewpub on SE Hawthorne.

NOTE: We're not really meant to be a "bar group", as kind as the folks at Lucky Lab have been. We are seeking a suitable small venue space, preferably with whiteboards and projectors. If your company is interested in hosting our group, please contact us!

-- Your PDXCPP Organizers

(Portland) founder.coffee @ Muslim Educational Trust (SW in Tigard) on 10/16

Meet other startup founders and try real authentic Yemeni coffee, fresh, hot and tasty good

RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/founder-coffee/events/303508705/

Join us to meet other junior developers as well as some who are further along in their careers. Get to know some friendly people in our industry! 👋 Our goal is to help build community- we want you here! All levels of experience are welcome.

Please join AWS User Group for a Buy Your Own Beverage (BYOB) happy hour with AWS User Group at Lucky Labs in NW Portland.

This is a no-programming networking social event for AWS Users to mingle and talk about all things cloud. Meet with your fellow cloud folks to discuss cloud security, cloud opportunities, cloud best practices, tips, tricks, and battle stories.

Can't wait to cheers our beers in person! See you there!!

Details No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers, especially those who are often underrepresented in the field.

See you there!

Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce our next event with Danielle Green: Where to Start with Strategic Product Research

Strategic Product Research is in high demand, but Product and UX professionals are often set up to fail. What exactly does strategic research entail? And how does it differ from discovery research? Learn why showing conceptual designs to users doesn’t work and explore better ways to evaluate whether you are building the right product or feature. Geared toward product managers, designers, product leaders, and entrepreneurs, this framework is designed to empower UX and Product professionals to make strategic decisions confidently.

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.

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

The People’s Digital Safety Fair is a community event dedicated to building our collective knowledge to protect our safety and well-being in an increasingly digital world. Get helpful information and resources on how to keep yourself and your family safe online. Learn from experts through tabling, workshops, talks, and interactive activities on topics like personal data privacy, internet access, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and more.

Invention Lab is a 2-day, hands-on workshop designed for high school students with a passion for creating and launching their own business! Expert business owners will guide you through the entire process, helping you take your idea from concept to reality. We’ll give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in entrepreneurship—if you’re serious about starting a business, this is the workshop for you!

Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore the full invention process, learning how to brainstorm, design, prototype, and pitch your ideas. Whether it’s a product, service, or innovative solution, Invention Lab gives you everything you need to bring your vision to life. Plus, this experience serves as the perfect introduction to the TYE (TiE Young Entrepreneurs) Program, where you can continue to grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills.

What You’ll Receive: - Mentorship from the pros: Learn directly from successful entrepreneurs. - Hands-on learning: Turn your ideas into actionable prototypes and plans. - All-inclusive experience: We provide lunch, snacks, and all necessary materials. - Expand your network: Make new friends and connect with like-minded aspiring entrepreneurs.

If you're ready to build something amazing and take the first step toward becoming a business owner, sign up for Invention Lab today!

What to Expect:

Please RSVP ahead of time as we only have a limited amount of space.

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.

Venue:

The Venue is Albina Press, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/9vddcj65

Street Parking is available. The 4 Bus takes you from Downtown to the Historic Mississippi Ave & Albina St.

Agenda:

• 10 AM - Arrival: Find a spot in the back.
• 10:15 AM - Introductions:
  • Share your name
  • Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you!
  • Mention your expertise and how you can assist others.
  • Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know!
  • Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
• 1:00 PM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.

Links:

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS If this link is down, visit the site below and click on the Discord button! Learn more about Code & Coffee: https://codeandcoffee.org/

Join us at VanTechy, an event designed for engineers, programmers, and all-around tech enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring together individuals who spend their days immersed in technology, from pixels to code, and provide a space to connect with like-minded professionals.

We understand the importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in the field. Whether you work in Data, UX, AI, or any other tech domain, VanTechy offers a unique opportunity to network, share stories, and gain new insights.

Come and enjoy a casual drink and some food while mingling with fellow tech professionals, enthusiasts, and investors in the Vancouver, WA area. We look forward to seeing you!

On Tuesday October 22nd Seth Godin's publisher is releasing his newest book called This is Strategy: Make Better Plans.

RSVP PDQ

https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/303792702/

Adam McBride-Smith will present on state-level initiatives around the country to meet the DOJ’s new ADA Title II rule, including ongoing efforts in Oregon.

Event begins at 6:00pm; join early starting at 5:45pm for networking.

Agenda

• 5:45–6:00pm Networking
• 6:00–6:15pm Introductions & announcements
• 6:15–7:00pm Presentation
• 7:00–7:30pm Q&A and discussion
• 7:30–7:45pm Wrap up

About the presenter

Adam McBride-Smith is a Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), a Accessible Document Special-ist (ADS), and a JAWS Certified tester. He has worked as a digital accessibility and UX consultant for several organizations, including Community Vision, Clackamas: Health Housing and Human Services, and the City of Portland.

He is currently the Digital Accessibility Strategist at Oregon Health Authority and a member of the state’s Electronic Portal Advisory Board and the Multistate Digital Accessibility Collaborative. He also teaches a class on Digital Accessibility at Portland State University.

Accommodation requests

If you have any accommodation requests, please contact us as soon as possible before the event so we can make arrangements.

Details September Demolicious will be at the westside UpStart Collective location!

::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER :::::::::::

Demolicious is back! This monthly pitch event brings together founders and the community to learn about what is being built here and around Portland.

How this all works: If you are a founder, you will apply to pitch here. Don't worry. "Apply" simply means you want to pitch, but there's no real competitive process to be accepted. We just want to see what you're working on before we put you in front of a room full of people.

You will be given 3 minutes to pitch at the event.

The audience will be given a number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt.

The belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "defend" it. However, you will be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy!

We will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then to fill out the form.

Teams Pitching: TBD

Will you be the next founder to pitch!?!

If you're like me, you spend WAYYYY too much time in front of a computer. I think it would be great to have a monthly get together at a bar or pub to just get to know each other, have a brew, and yes, talk about the business. Real human interaction, in other words. Repeats the last Tuesday of every month.

Starting September 24th we will be changing venues to Romtoms, on the east side of the bridge at Burnside and 6th St. We hope there will be more room and it will be easier to find the rest of us. We look forward to seeing everyone.

If you can't find us inside look for us out in the back we may be enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful open patio.

NEDME is the Pacific Northwest's leading trade show and networking event for the high-tech industry, connecting local businesses with engineers, entrepreneurs, buyers, and reps. The expo showcases the region's vibrant electronics manufacturing sector, highlighting innovation, expertise, and economic growth.

Connect with industry leaders and innovators
Explore exhibits showcasing cutting-edge technologies
Attend insightful keynote presentations and technical sessions
Network with peers and potential partners
Support local economic growth and community development
Lunch is provided

Attendee Registration now open. Register at https://www.nedme.com/register/

Doors open at 7:30am
Keynote session at 8:00am
Exhibit floor open 9am-4pm
Technical sessions 10am-3pm

Your digital transformation is a journey you shouldn’t have to embark on alone. VMUG is a community that inspires one another to share information, stay connected in a global industry and have fun while doing so.

We’re excited about the next generation of technology. The opportunity to connect with fellow VMware users; enrich our knowledge and understanding through a plethora of innovation.

The Portland UserCon is a gateway to stay connected with a vibrant community of individuals committed to sharing ideas and helping each other evolve in our careers.

Join VMware experts, VMUG partners and your peers on October 30th. Collaborate, learn and experience a day of opportunity – opportunity to stay on the cutting edge in the fast-moving world of technology.

Attend the Portland VMUG UserCon to: - Participate in technical deep dives led by a variety of industry experts - Put your skills to the test during breakout sessions - Make meaningful connections with like-minded IT professionals - Learn about the latest products and solutions from trusted VMUG partners - Win Cool SWAG & prizes - And much more!

First Fridays are open to the general startup community and a way to connect with fellow founders, ecosystem partners, and general support orgs. Originally started at UpStart Collective as a way to blow off steam and celebrate the completion of another month in business, First Fridays are now open to all and a very low friction way to meet the community at large.

We typically showcase a founder from our community so keep an eye out for an update soon.

Hope to see you there!!

We are both online via the link below and hosted in person thanks to Tech Academy!

Hosted by Aaron Campf. Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only) +1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Please join one of our community group chats

Slack https://join.slack.com/t/mentorshipsaturdays/shared_invite/zt-1mnjewbt2-rWJfxmqf6_JWtSSk~Svj0w

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

What to Expect:

Please RSVP ahead of time as we only have a limited amount of space.

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.

Venue:

The Venue is Albina Press, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/9vddcj65

Street Parking is available. The 4 Bus takes you from Downtown to the Historic Mississippi Ave & Albina St.

Agenda:

• 10 AM - Arrival: Find a spot in the back.
• 10:15 AM - Introductions:
  • Share your name
  • Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you!
  • Mention your expertise and how you can assist others.
  • Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know!
  • Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
• 1:00 PM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.

Links:

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS If this link is down, visit the site below and click on the Discord button! Learn more about Code & Coffee: https://codeandcoffee.org/

Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

====== PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

Why Participate?

Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.

Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.

What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.

Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.

Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].

What to Expect:

Please RSVP ahead of time as we only have a limited amount of space.

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.

Venue:

The Venue is Albina Press, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/9vddcj65

Street Parking is available. The 4 Bus takes you from Downtown to the Historic Mississippi Ave & Albina St.

Agenda:

• 10 AM - Arrival: Find a spot in the back.
• 10:15 AM - Introductions:
  • Share your name
  • Discuss your current projects or interests. If you don’t have a specific project, share what intrigues you!
  • Mention your expertise and how you can assist others.
  • Are you job hunting or hiring? Let us know!
  • Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
• 1:00 PM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.

Links:

Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS If this link is down, visit the site below and click on the Discord button! Learn more about Code & Coffee: https://codeandcoffee.org/

Folks, we're heading back to Grand Central! Breakside just has too many other events they are accommodating and as many of you know, last month was CRAZY loud!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

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PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

We're very excited to welcome you to the Portland C++ User's Group (PDXCPP) meetup! Join us in downtown Portland to hobnob, learn, and share with other Modern C++ enthusiasts! Bring your C++ questions, stories of coding adventure, and tales of debugger derring-do!

This month, we will be meeting at the Lucky Labrador Brewpub on SE Hawthorne.

NOTE: We're not really meant to be a "bar group", as kind as the folks at Lucky Lab have been. We are seeking a suitable small venue space, preferably with whiteboards and projectors. If your company is interested in hosting our group, please contact us!

-- Your PDXCPP Organizers

Join us to meet other junior developers as well as some who are further along in their careers. Get to know some friendly people in our industry! 👋 Our goal is to help build community- we want you here! All levels of experience are welcome.

Details No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers, especially those who are often underrepresented in the field.

See you there!

If you're like me, you spend WAYYYY too much time in front of a computer. I think it would be great to have a monthly get together at a bar or pub to just get to know each other, have a brew, and yes, talk about the business. Real human interaction, in other words. Repeats the last Tuesday of every month.

Starting September 24th we will be changing venues to Romtoms, on the east side of the bridge at Burnside and 6th St. We hope there will be more room and it will be easier to find the rest of us. We look forward to seeing everyone.

If you can't find us inside look for us out in the back we may be enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful open patio.

Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

We are both online via the link below and hosted in person thanks to Tech Academy!

Hosted by Aaron Campf. Online Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTljOWRlMDAtNThmZS00NzljLWE1YTEtZDhlODMyYzI0OTRi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282ea9e81-6f10-49e0-a1f1-d75b0b4c2e7c%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22143ee9d3-21a4-4da7-a1e8-2472c358110e%22%7d

Or call in (audio only) +1 872-240-8681,,882162595# United States, Chicago Phone Conference ID: 882 162 595#

Please join one of our community group chats

Slack https://join.slack.com/t/mentorshipsaturdays/shared_invite/zt-1mnjewbt2-rWJfxmqf6_JWtSSk~Svj0w

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

If there are any issues with joining in person or online please message on here and Slack or Discord

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

====== PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

Demolicious, a monthly pitch event for early-stage startups, is thrilled to announce the first end-of-the-year Champion of Champions pitch event. Held where it all started at the famed McMenamins Mission Theater, 11 past monthly Demolicious winners will compete to become 2024 Demolicious Champion and take home the coveted championship belt!

This event is free and open to the public, but sign up asap because we expect it to be a complete sell out. A waitlist will be created once RSVPs become full.

How Demolicious works:

Team will have 5 minutes to pitch. The audience will vote. Results of the vote will be awarded the championship belt. Pretty simple right!?! Can't wait to see you there.

Folks, we're heading back to Grand Central! Breakside just has too many other events they are accommodating and as many of you know, last month was CRAZY loud!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

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PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

We're very excited to welcome you to the Portland C++ User's Group (PDXCPP) meetup! Join us in downtown Portland to hobnob, learn, and share with other Modern C++ enthusiasts! Bring your C++ questions, stories of coding adventure, and tales of debugger derring-do!

This month, we will be meeting at the Lucky Labrador Brewpub on SE Hawthorne.

NOTE: We're not really meant to be a "bar group", as kind as the folks at Lucky Lab have been. We are seeking a suitable small venue space, preferably with whiteboards and projectors. If your company is interested in hosting our group, please contact us!

-- Your PDXCPP Organizers

Join us to meet other junior developers as well as some who are further along in their careers. Get to know some friendly people in our industry! 👋 Our goal is to help build community- we want you here! All levels of experience are welcome.

Details No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers, especially those who are often underrepresented in the field.

See you there!

If you're like me, you spend WAYYYY too much time in front of a computer. I think it would be great to have a monthly get together at a bar or pub to just get to know each other, have a brew, and yes, talk about the business. Real human interaction, in other words. Repeats the last Tuesday of every month.

Starting September 24th we will be changing venues to Romtoms, on the east side of the bridge at Burnside and 6th St. We hope there will be more room and it will be easier to find the rest of us. We look forward to seeing everyone.

If you can't find us inside look for us out in the back we may be enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful open patio.

Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

Be There and Be Square!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming!

====== PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

Details No agenda, no pitch, no bullshit. As always, come geek out, network, and have a good time.

Beers with Engineers is a diverse group of engineers from a variety of fields coming together to share a drink after work, commiserate with like-minded nerds, and learn more about our respective industries.

If it's your first time joining us, welcome! We strive to make our meetup welcoming for both newcomers and returning attendees and inclusive for all current or aspiring engineers, especially those who are often underrepresented in the field.

See you there!

Folks, we're heading back to Grand Central! Breakside just has too many other events they are accommodating and as many of you know, last month was CRAZY loud!

Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation!

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PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.

Join our growing community of developers!

We're very excited to welcome you to the Portland C++ User's Group (PDXCPP) meetup! Join us in downtown Portland to hobnob, learn, and share with other Modern C++ enthusiasts! Bring your C++ questions, stories of coding adventure, and tales of debugger derring-do!

This month, we will be meeting at the Lucky Labrador Brewpub on SE Hawthorne.

NOTE: We're not really meant to be a "bar group", as kind as the folks at Lucky Lab have been. We are seeking a suitable small venue space, preferably with whiteboards and projectors. If your company is interested in hosting our group, please contact us!

-- Your PDXCPP Organizers

If you're like me, you spend WAYYYY too much time in front of a computer. I think it would be great to have a monthly get together at a bar or pub to just get to know each other, have a brew, and yes, talk about the business. Real human interaction, in other words. Repeats the last Tuesday of every month.

Starting September 24th we will be changing venues to Romtoms, on the east side of the bridge at Burnside and 6th St. We hope there will be more room and it will be easier to find the rest of us. We look forward to seeing everyone.

If you can't find us inside look for us out in the back we may be enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful open patio.

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