BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260709T232852Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260716T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260716T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260709T232852Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260709T232852Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482632 DESCRIPTION:The Future of AI: Horses or Spreadsheets? \;\nWill AI repl ace jobs—or become the next transformative tool that changes the way we work? \;\n \;\nJoin us for Techworks on Tap 2026\, an evening of n etworking\, conversation\, and thought-provoking discussion on Thursday\ , July 16\, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Metropolitan Tavern in Portland. \;\ n \;\nArtificial intelligence is changing the workplace at an incredi ble pace. Some believe it's poised to replace a significant portion of t oday's workforce. Others see it as the next spreadsheet—a tool that will dramatically improve productivity while making human expertise even mor e valuable. \;\n \;\nSo...which is it? \;\n \;\nJoin Oregon' s tech community as we explore one of the biggest questions facing busin esses today through a lively panel discussion featuring leaders with exp ertise in AI strategy\, cybersecurity\, and machine learning. \;\n 3\;\nWhy You Won't Want to Miss This Discussion \;\nDiane Haines \ ;\nDiane has more than 25 years of experience as a product and marketing executive across the software\, healthcare\, and biotechnology industri es. Most recently\, she served as Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Mineral\, where she led AI and product strategy before the company's ac quisition by Mitratech. She continued leading AI strategy at Mitratech i n 2024 and has experience co-founding startups\, scaling high-growth bus inesses\, and leading teams within large enterprise organizations. \; \n \;\nKristy Edwards \;\nKristy is a two-time startup founder\, A I security consultant\, investor\, and AI co-lead for Technology Associa tion of Oregon. With leadership experience spanning Oracle\, Workday\, M cKesson\, and Lookout\, she'll bring valuable insights into AI security\ , privacy\, governance\, and responsible adoption. \;\n \;\nEric F raser \;\nEric is Chief Technology Officer at neurocollective and has been working with machine learning since 2013 and generative AI since 2 023. He also serves as co-chair of AI Circle's Seattle Chapter and devel oped and delivered foundational training in Large Language Models for Ha rvard's AI for Human Flourishing initiative. Eric brings deep technical expertise and hands-on experience building and working with AI technolog ies. \;\n \;\nWhether you're a founder\, executive\, HR leader\, o perations professional\, technologist\, or simply curious about where AI is headed\, you'll leave with practical insights\, fresh perspectives\, and meaningful connections. \;\n \;\nYour ticket includes network ing with Oregon's technology community\, appetizers\, drinks\, and an en gaging panel discussion designed to spark conversation long after the ev ent ends. \;\n \;\nWe hope you'll join us for an evening of great people\, great conversation\, and a look at what the future of AI might really hold.\n\nTags: Techworks on Tap\, techpdx\, portland tech\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482632 URL:https://www.mytechworks.org/events/techworks-on-tap-2026 SUMMARY:Techworks on Tap LOCATION:The Metropolitan Tavern: 1021 NE Grand Ave #600\, Portland OR 97 232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR