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Thursday
Jan 8
The AI And Energy Nexus
Online

From data centers to grid intelligence, the future of AI depends on energy and the future of energy depends on AI— especially here in the Pacific Northwest.

Join founders, investors, and operators for a conversation at the Energy and AI Nexus. We will explore where AI and energy intersect today and where the biggest market opportunities are emerging across the Pacific Northwest for how we better manage, understand, operate and report on energy use for the grid, mobility, buildings and computational power.

This interactive webinar will cover market trends, investment signals, and what entrepreneurs should know if they’re building AI for energy, energy for AI, or infrastructure that connects the two. We want to hear from you on your experience and insights in this rapidly changing landscape.

Together, the panel will unpack what investors are paying attention to, industry signals and thoughts on what founders in the Pacific Northwest should be building next.

Moderated by Katherine Juengel, with insights from leaders across AI, energy, and climate tech.

Panelists include:

Katherine Juengel (moderator), Green Cities Industry Liaison at Prosper Portland

Jim Huston, venture capitalist and longtime clean tech investor, member E8 Angels

Other panelists TBD

Together, the panel will unpack what investors are paying attention to, industry signals and thoughts on what founders in the Pacific Northwest should be building next.

📅 Date: January 8, 2026

⏰ Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

🎟️ Registration: Attendance is free, but registration is required!

This Hub programming is supported by funding from Business Oregon & supported by Prosper Portland.

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Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour
Oregon Bioscience Incubator (OBI)

Kick Off 2026 with OBI’s January Accelerate Biotech Happy Hour

New year. New momentum. Same brilliant community.

Join us as we launch the first Happy Hour of 2026. Whether you’re returning rested, returning caffeinated, or just returning because you love this crowd, you’ll be in good company. Davis Wright Tremaine is sponsoring the evening, and we’re gearing up for a lively start to the year.

When: Thursday, January 8 | 5:30 to 7:00 PM Where: OBI Event Space | Suite 230

What you can look forward to:

• A room full of founders, scientists, researchers, and bioscience pros ready to reconnect • A relaxed environment that makes conversations easy and introductions even easier • Light refreshments while you trade ideas and set your 2026 networking goals in motion

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Out in Tech - January Social
Peacock PDX

We’re back for our January monthly mixer! Come mingle with your Out in Tech PDX community. Looking to meet new friends? Searching for new opportunities? Or simply looking to mingle in a queer space with other queer humans?

Come join Out in Tech PDX at Peacock PDX on Thursday, January 8th from 6pm to 9pm.

Whether you're interested in tech, working in tech, or you're tech-adjacent (hint: that's everyone), come mingle with us, have a beverage of choice, and meet the fabulous members of your PDX Out in Tech community.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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Toasty: An Easy-to-use Object-Relational Mapping for Rust
Maseeh College of Engineering, Portland State University

An object-relational mapping (ORM) is a layer that lets you work with a database using native types instead of writing queries directly. In Rust terms, an ORM maps tables to structs, rows to struct instances, and columns to fields, handling serialization, deserialization, and query construction for you.

Toasty is an experimental new ORM for Rust that prioritizes ease of use. It supports both SQL databases as well as some NoSQL databases, including DynamoDB and Cassandra. Rather than hiding the database's capabilities, Toasty exposes features based on the target database.

Carl Lerche, Toasty's designer, is also the original designer of the Tokio asynchronous runtime library.

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Saturday
Jan 10
Reducing Overwhelm: A Reflective Workshop at the Art Museum
Portland Art Museum

This 3-hour workshop uses the Portland Art Museum as a setting to slow down and look at how you think. It is designed for those feeling mentally overloaded or under sustained pressure who want a structured way to step back.

We use the museum as a quiet, neutral environment to slow down observation. Using art as a shared reference point for reflection, we look at patterns of thinking without requiring personal disclosure or art knowledge.

Advanced registration is required to keep the group size small. The exact meeting location within the museum will be sent upon registration.

The Format:

90 minutes in the museum: Moving through galleries using simple observation prompts.

90 minutes of conversation: A facilitated discussion afterward at a nearby coffee shop to talk about what resonated and why.

Follow-up: Includes an optional one-hour Zoom check-in two weeks later.

Cost: $85. Note: Museum admission is $27.50, paid directly to the museum (free for members).

Facilitator: Ryan has worked in the arts for over 20 years and serves as a business coach and mentor. This workshop uses art as a practical tool to create perspective on how we think and work.

Venue: Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Tags: workshop, mental-health, wellness, professional-development, art

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Wednesday
Jan 14
Break it
Nedspace

Built an app that needs real user feedback? Tired of testing in isolation?

Break - It! brings Portland founders together to stress-test each other's applications and get honest feedback before launch.

This edition will be led by Beth Fuller, a professional software product manager who specializes in helping teams refine their products before release.

To kick things off, we’ll be starting with one brave volunteer: TBD — a local startup ready to be really broken. It’ll set the tone for how deep and constructive we’ll go with feedback throughout the session. 😉

App Creators - Whether you've been hand-coding, AI-coding, or no-coding your way to success, get your app in front of fresh eyes who understand the founder journey.

Everyone Else - Here's your chance to break something for good! Channel your inner chaos agent, find those sneaky bugs, and give feedback so insightful it makes founders weep tears of gratitude.


What You'll Do

Demo your app (5 minutes) - Show what you've built Test others' apps (rotating 15-minute sessions) Give & receive real-time feedback from fellow builders Discover bugs before your users do Connect with Portland's founder community


Perfect If You Have

Apps in development or beta testing Prototypes needing concept validation Launched apps wanting UX optimization Side projects that need a sanity check All platforms welcome: Web apps, mobile apps, browser extensions, PWAs All dev approaches welcome: Hand-coded, AI-assisted, no-code, hybrid


What to Bring

Your app (any stage, any platform) 2-3 specific feedback questions Laptop/device for testing others' apps Open mind for constructive input


Event Flow

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Arrival & casual networking 12:00-12:30 PM: Quick app intros (2-3 minutes each) 12:30-1:30 PM: Testing rounds (4 sessions, 25 minutes each) Work from the space all day! Come early or stay late to enjoy our downtown workspace.


Ground Rules

Constructive feedback only - We're here to help each other win Respect IP - No screenshots or sharing without permission Meet apps where they are - Rough prototypes to polished products all welcome Come to give AND receive - Your fresh perspective helps everyone

Portland AI Engineers January Meeting
Multnomah County Library Albina Branch

This is a Save The Date" post, details to follow This month we will have in depth technical presentations from AI builders looking for feedback and diverse perspectives our amazing community can always be counted on for.

Schedule:

5:00 - 5:30: Snacks and networking 5:30 - 6:30: Presentations 6:30 - 7:00: Wrap up and networking

Presenters

TBD

Description: We have an additional slot available, reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.

Get involved:

Present your work at a future event: Email us at [email protected] to discuss sharing your project or insights Provide feedback: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions Sponsor an event: Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer

Thank you to our amazing sponsors

Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) Silicon Florist AlteredCraft O'Reilly Instrument

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Thursday
Jan 15
Women Who Dare PDX: Mix & Mingle — Connect, Rise & Build Community
NedSpace

Kick off 2026 with an uplifting morning of connection, empowerment, and community! Join us for a casual Women Who Dare Mix & Mingle where you’ll meet like-hearted women and allies who value authenticity, courage, and meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re new to Women Who Dare or already part of our growing movement, this is a beautiful opportunity to:

✨ Make genuine connections ✨ Share your goals and intentions for 2026 ✨ Find encouragement from a supportive community ✨ Get a sneak peek of what’s coming for Women Who Dare 2026: “The Power in the Pause, The Bravery in the Shift”

Get a sneak peek of what’s coming for Women Who Dare 2026: “The Power in the Pause, The Bravery in the Shift”

Come as you are—bring your curiosity, your story, and your desire to rise alongside other women who dare.

RSVP (free): https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/312355895/

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Portland Monthly BEAM Meet & Chat
Honey Latte Cafe

Let’s get together for an informal BEAM PDX (formerly the Portland Elixir & Erlang User Group) 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.

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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Let's get back to work
Nedspace

Whether you are interested in a career shift, startup life, or curious about freelancing. We will have groups to help work through getting started.

Whether you are interested in a career shift, startup life, or curious about freelancing, we will have breakout groups to help you get started.

We will have a resume and interview community if you need to brush up on either or both.

We will have resume reviews and mock interviews by volunteer recruiters or peers to fine-tune your approach.

Alli, Lisa, and Beth are hoping to get everyone, and in some cases ourselves, back to work!

We look forward to seeing everyone in person!

Break out topics:

Resume review Sharing effective work search tactics (tools, sites, etc) Getting started with consulting or startup founding Open discussion: How are ppl feeling & what’s helping to cope TBD: Tips on skills needed for careers today, what careers will be AI-proof TBD: Oregon Women in Trade and other groups Bring your own lunch or snacks


What to Bring

Snacks or lunch Laptop or notebook


Event Flow

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Arrival & casual networking 12:00-12:30 PM: Intro to break-out group sessions. 12:30-1:30 PM: Breakout group session Work from the space all day! Come early or stay late to enjoy our downtown workspace.

Jan 15th 2025 Portland Python User Meetup
US Bank Tower - Ground Floor Conference Room

Event Agenda: There will be a main talk between 30 minutes to 1 hour followed by optional lighting talks.

Main Talk by the Lake Monsters Robotics Team

The Lake Monsters Robotics Team competes in FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics every year. They will give an overview and demo of their robot and how they prepare for competition. They are also always looking for mentors to help assist the students in the program-so they'll provide information for that too if you are interested in getting involved!

Lightning Talks: Lightning talks are talks up to 5 minutes in length on any topic that might interest other Python people. See PyCon’s Lightning Talks description for more details.

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Better Futures Club
Ctrl-H / PDX Hackerspace

​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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Saturday
Jan 17
Code & Coffee @ Roseline Coffee
Roseline Coffee

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

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Tuesday
Jan 20
Portland Accessibility and User Experience Meetup (PDX A11Y UX) - Tiny CSS, Big Impact [virtual]
Online

Topic

This talk explores the incredible power of tiny CSS snippets that create big accessibility improvements, proving that sometimes the most impactful code is measured in lines, not libraries. We'll dive deep into practical, copy-paste-ready CSS solutions that require minimal implementation time but deliver maximum inclusivity. Each snippet comes with real-world context, showing exactly how these small changes impact actual users.

Agenda

The event begins at 6 pm; join early, starting at 5:45 pm for networking.

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

About the presenter

Mike Mai is an expert in design systems, web accessibility, HTML/CSS, and typography. His design philosophy is rooted in a fundamental understanding of the web. Mike's passion for typography, cultivated during my BFA in Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, directly informed my decision to pursue web design professionally. He considers typography to be the most critical foundation of any website, given its text-centric nature, making typeface selection and typesetting my first order of business on any new projects.

Mike firmly believes that design is about solving problems, a principle instilled by a formative mentor. This conviction drove his path to specializing in accessible web design. While strong typographic forms are important, they must be balanced with robust function and an intuitive user experience. He is committed to ensuring all his designs are usable, useful, and truly inclusive.

RSVP

Please RSVP for the Zoom link:

Accommodation requests

If you have any accommodation requests, don't hesitate to get in touch with us before the event to discuss.

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Better Futures Club
Ctrl-H / PDX Hackerspace

​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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Wednesday
Jan 21
PDXOSGeo January Meetup
Ecotrust Building

Happy New Year geo-nerds!

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday Jan 21, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

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Thursday
Jan 22
Legendary Lunch #2 Two Talks + Unconference for People in Transition @ Nedspace
NedSpace

Legendary Lunch #2 is where unexpectedly unemployed professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs meet each other at the moment when plans are still forming.

This is not a motivational event and not a career wake. It’s real people in real space having honest conversations about what comes next.

We believe opportunity still moves through people in rooms, not platforms and feeds. Legendary Lunch is designed as an open field of possibility at human scale: you show up willing to share what you’re trying to figure out next or who and what you’re seeking and the room helps you move.

What to expect

Networking-first (you’ll meet people quickly, without awkward “so what do you do?” loops)

Two short talks to give the room shared context

An unconference where attendees shape the sessions, discussions, and collaborations

Who it’s for

Unexpectedly unemployed professionals

Early-stage entrepreneurs, builders, and operators

Anyone in a career transition who wants clarity, collaborators, or the next door to knock on

What to bring

You don’t need a pitch or a polished plan. Bring one of these:

What you’re trying to figure out next

Who/what you’re seeking (a role, a person, a collaborator, a resource)

If you’re willing to help and willing to ask for help, you’ll fit right in.

Agenda / schedule

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Session (Two 30-minute talks)

Surj Patel: What’s Ahead for AI in 2026
A practical look at what’s likely to change next, what signals matter, and what to pay attention to now.

Shashi Jain: English Is the New Programming Language
Why natural language is becoming the interface, and what that changes for builders, teams, and careers.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Unconference + Open Networking + Collaboration
The room opens into a true unconference format: open networking, self-organized discussions, impromptu working groups, and small collaborations that form around shared interests, needs, and ideas. You can stay as long as you like this is where the most durable connections tend to happen.

Featured unconference session

Town Hall: The Employment Environment (Layoffs + what’s next)

Hosted by Kristin Wolff, a policy analyst who has worked with the Department of Labor. Grounded, practical conversation about what’s aheadand how to think clearly when things feel unstable.
Timing will be posted on the unconference board day-of.

Unconference prompt

During the unconference, you can propose:

A problem you’re stuck on

A tool you’re testing

An idea you want feedback on

A collaboration you want to start

A role you want to move into

A resource (or person) you’re seeking

Community boundary

One firm boundary: if a topic is offensive, overtly political, or intentionally polarizing, we’ll ask you to refrain. If the tone becomes mean-spirited or disingenuous, we’ll intervene.
If it’s open, encouraging, grounded, useful, or exploratory, it’s welcome. This room is for constructive public thinking, not ideological combat.

Sign-up on Luma, now: https://luma.com/wrnmkm0u

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PNSQC Quality Jam 2026
Portland University Place Hotel

It’s time to kick off the 2026 Call for Papers with a Quality Jam! This will be an evening of lightning talks to inspire and be inspired for new proposals on software quality — a jam session to get together as a group and hear a variety of perspectives.

The speaker lineup for this year is:

"Testing the Future: From Testing Code to Testing Intelligence" with Premi Vinayagam from Jama software "The OWASP Top 10 Isn’t a Vulnerability List—It’s a Mirror: What 2025 Tells Us About Supply Chain Security" with Caroline Wong "Test Plans Made Easy: Saying a Lot By Saying Very Little" with Wayne Rosenberry "Data-Driven API Test Case Generation Using AI and Model Context Protocol" with Joseph Petsche "Formally Secure Hardware with Rust" with Calvin Deutschbein "Lessons Learned in AI Engineering" with Mitch White "Software Quality by Example as a Senior Engineer" with Mark Kleinhaus

Make a New Year's resolution to build your career by increasing your quality know-how and skills, and make some new connections with other software quality professionals.

The first hour will provide time for networking and a chance to share some food and drink.

This event is hybrid - we'll be returning to the University Place Hotel, and we'll also stream it online, all for free!

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January Cloud Native PDX Meetup: Observability, Kubernetes, and the Beginner’s Journey
Reperio Health

Let’s kick off 2025 with another great evening of cloud-native learning, real-world talks, and hallway conversations with Portland’s platform-engineering community.

Date: Thursday, January 22 Time: 5:30–7:30 PM Location: Reperio Health, 4784 SE 17th Ave Suite 120, Portland, OR Recording: Talks are typically recorded (opt-in by speakers)

The Observability Reset: 4 Foundational Principles for O11y That Scales by Noam Levy, CTO at groundcover

Let’s face it, collecting metrics, logs, and traces isn’t enough anymore. Most o11y stacks today are drowning in telemetry, buried in cost overruns, and spread so thin across tools that they’ve become more noise than signal. The classic SaaS-based model is cracking.

This talk lays out 4 foundational principles for building a sustainable observability posture - that scale with infra and budget:

  • Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC): SaaS o11y is financially unsustainable at scale.
  • Consolidate or Bust: DevEx suffers when visibility is fragmented- consolidation isn’t a luxury - it’s a requirement.
  • Standardize Everything: Open protocols, pluggable pipelines, and vendor-neutral APIs are the only way forward, or your o11y is a ticking liability.
  • Self-Reliance: You can’t rely on app-level instrumentation forever - eBPF enables scalable o11y without complexity

This session pulls from real-world deployments and lessons learned helping engineering teams scale visibility without compromise.

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“What It’s Like to Learn Cloud-Native Today — A Beginner’s Kubernetes Story” by Kelis Hightower

When given the chance to explore cloud-native development, I chose not to avoid the unfamiliar. With no prior Kubernetes experience and only a few weeks to learn, I took a hands-on approach by building a small burnout-aware study tool to ground abstract concepts in something tangible.

This talk shares what it’s like to learn cloud-native technologies today from a beginner’s perspective. Through experimentation with containers, Kubernetes, and cloud services, I’ll reflect on the mental model shifts, early misconceptions, and “aha” moments that emerged from learning by building. Rather than focusing on expertise, this would offer an honest look at what beginners actually take away from a short, modern introduction to cloud-native systems.

Agenda

5:30–6:00 — Check-in, snacks, networking 6:00–6:30 — The Observability Reset (Noam Levy) 6:30–7:00 — Beginner’s Kubernetes Story (Kelis Hightower) 7:00–7:30 — Networking (and games if anyone wants to bring some!)

Who Should Attend

Platform engineers, SREs, DevOps, app/platform teams, OSS maintainers, beginners learning cloud-native, and anyone curious about observability, Kubernetes, modern infra, or developer experience.

Sponsors

Venue Sponsor — Reperio Health F&B Sponsor — groundcover

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Friday
Jan 23
PNSQC 2026 QA Free Workshop Day
University Place Hotel

As part of the start of the PNSQC 2026 Call for Papers, we’re excited to invite the community to a full day of free, in-person workshops in Portland. Held the day after the PNSQC Quality Jam, this Free Workshop Day is designed to sharpen practical skills, spark new ideas, and bring the QA community together for hands-on learning and connection.

Join us for an interactive day led by experienced practitioners and thought leaders, featuring two workshop tracks with sessions offered in both the morning and afternoon. Whether you’re strengthening your core testing skills or exploring how AI is shaping modern quality practices, there’s something here for you.

Registration on the PNSQC website is required.

You can register for the full day, or choose only the workshop options that fit your schedule. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early and help spread the word.

Morning Workshops (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

AI Orchestration: Dual Stewardship with John Cvetko. Explore how humans and AI can collaboratively manage quality, risk, and decision-making in modern systems. QA Re-Bootcamp with Heather Wilcox & Bhushan Gupta. Refresh foundational testing skills and examine modern quality practices through engaging, activity-based learning.

Afternoon Workshops (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Integrate MCP into your workflow with Joe Petsche. We will work with a variety of MCP servers to connect your quality apps and find ways to do your job better and faster. Come with your apps and we will connect in to your scenarios too. Writing Practical Test Plans, Fast and Easy with Wayne Roseberry. This workshop teaches a pragmatic, lightweight approach to writing effective test plans—fast.

There will be morning refreshments, and we'll take a group lunch, giving you plenty of time to connect with fellow quality professionals throughout the day.

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Tuesday
Jan 27
The Power of Storytelling for Founders
Online

The Power of Storytelling for Founders: For Pitching or Selling, Be More Engaging with Stories

Make your investor or sales pitch more memorable and engaging with storytelling.

People naturally connect with stories and using storytelling can make your pitch more memorable and impactful. In today's competitive market, it's not enough to just have a good product or service; you also need to be able to effectively communicate your vision and value proposition. This is where storytelling comes in.

Storytelling helps founders stand out and make a lasting impression on potential investors and customers.

In this virtual workshop, Dana will take us through some strategies to:

· Make complex ideas more understandable and relatable to your audience.

· Increase engagement and keep their attention

· Build trust by sharing authentic stories that demonstrate your values and capabilities.

Join us to transform your big vision into stories that grab attention.

Dana Sather Robinson

Dana is an angel investor, pitch trainer and creator of the Pitch 4 Impact Framework. As a professional presentation skills trainer, she understands how to help clients communicate with impact, clarity and authenticity. Dana is an active member on the board of E8 Angels, an innovative cleantech angel investing group. The Pitch4Impact program was created from two perspectives, as an investor and as a trainer of presentation skills. Dana emphasizes how to make the most of your own natural style to be memorable and authentic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sather-robinson/

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Thursday
Jan 29
Ephemeral by Design
Virtual

Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Leksi Kostur, Ephemeral by Design.

This talk explores the role of biodegradable materials in the future of design. Drawing from work in festivals, weddings, and funerary contexts, Leksi examines design situations where short-lived and single-use objects are not failures, but appropriate and even advantageous choices. Rather than positioning biodegradability as a universal solution, she focuses on material logic and circular design practices, aligning purpose with lifespan. She also looks at whimsy, imagination, and references to nature as intentional design choices, framing optimism as a designer’s responsibility at a time when environmental fatigue and resignation are widespread. Designing with nature becomes a way to counter eco-nihilism and imagine more regenerative futures

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Better Futures Club
Ctrl-H / PDX Hackerspace

​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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Saturday
Feb 7
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

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Wednesday
Feb 11
Women Who Dare PDX: Founder Talk
NedSpace

The Power in the Pause, The Bravery in the Shift

You’re invited to an inspiring morning with Shi Choong, Founder & Event Producer of Women Who Dare PDX. This intimate speaker event will explore the deeper mission behind WWD and the transformational theme for 2026: “The Power in the Pause, The Bravery in the Shift.” This event is for women and allies who support women empowerment and lifting women up.

In this session, Shi will share: ✨ Her personal journey of courage, reinvention, and leadership ✨ Why intentional pauses and pivotal life shifts shape who we become ✨ How Women Who Dare creates spaces for women to be seen, heard & celebrated ✨ What to expect at the March 8, 2026 WWD Conference

If you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or craving a community that supports your evolution—this conversation will speak to your heart. Bring a friend, your journal, or simply your open mind. Prepare to feel inspired, grounded, and ready to rise.

RSVP (free): https://www.meetup.com/startup-your-startup/events/312356008/

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Wednesday
Feb 18
PDXOSGeo February Meetup
Ecotrust Building

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday February 18, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

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Saturday
Feb 21
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Mar 7
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Wednesday
Mar 18
PDXOSGeo March Meetup
Ecotrust Building

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday March 18, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Website
Saturday
Mar 21
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Apr 4
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Wednesday
Apr 15
PDXOSGeo April Meetup
Ecotrust Building

Tax day is in the rear view mirror!

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday April 15, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Website
Saturday
Apr 18
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
May 2
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
May 16
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Wednesday
May 20
PDXOSGeo May Meetup
Ecotrust Building

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday May 20, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some show and tell and good open geo discussion!

We're striving to post our speaker a couple weeks in advance of the meeting, so watch this space!

Website
Saturday
Jun 6
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
Jun 20
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Jul 4
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
Jul 18
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Thursday
Jul 23
4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering(ISCSEE2026)
through Prague, Czech Republic

Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2026), which is going to be held in Prague, Czech Republic during July 23-25, 2026. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation

Website
Saturday
Aug 1
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
Aug 15
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Sep 5
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
Sep 19
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Oct 3
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Thursday
Oct 8
TECHSPO Philadelphia 2026 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)
through Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

TECHSPO Philadelphia – Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Philadelphia, PA!

TECHSPO Philadelphia Technology Expo returns October 8-9, 2026 to the Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. This must-attend, two-day annual event brings together leading developers, marketers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts eager to showcase and explore the latest in tech and digital solutions. From groundbreaking Internet advancements to cutting-edge Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies, TECHSPO Philadelphia 2026 is where the next generation of technology and innovation takes center stage. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

HIGHLIGHTS:

 •   Discover the Next Generation of Tech: Connect with exhibitors showcasing Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS innovations that will drive business growth.
 •   Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network with business leaders, brands, and the tech world’s most forward-thinkers.
 •   Exclusive Tech Demos & Products: See, test, and experience firsthand the innovations set to transform industries.

SPECIAL FEATURE: DigiMarCon Mid-Atlantic Digital Marketing, Media & Advertising Conference – a limited attendance event held in tandem with TECHSPO Philadelphia. Experience two events in one: where DigiMarCon’s learning and inspiration meets the hands-on networking and real-world product testing on the TECHSPO floor.

Join us to be inspired, educated, and connected at TECHSPO Philadelphia 2026. Secure your spot today!

For more details and to register, visit https://techspophiladelphia.com.

Website
Wednesday
Oct 14
TECHSPO Miami 2026 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS)
through Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel

TECHSPO Miami – Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Miami, FL!

TECHSPO Miami Technology Expo returns October 14-15, 2026 to the Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel in Miami, Florida. This must-attend, two-day annual event brings together leading developers, marketers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts eager to showcase and explore the latest in tech and digital solutions. From groundbreaking Internet advancements to cutting-edge Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies, TECHSPO Miami 2026 is where the next generation of technology and innovation takes center stage. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

HIGHLIGHTS:

 •   Discover the Next Generation of Tech: Connect with exhibitors showcasing Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS innovations that will drive business growth.
 •   Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network with business leaders, brands, and the tech world’s most forward-thinkers.
 •   Exclusive Tech Demos & Products: See, test, and experience firsthand the innovations set to transform industries.

SPECIAL FEATURE: DigiMarCon South Florida Digital Marketing, Media & Advertising Conference – a limited attendance event held in tandem with TECHSPO Miami. Experience two events in one: where DigiMarCon’s learning and inspiration meets the hands-on networking and real-world product testing on the TECHSPO floor.

Join us to be inspired, educated, and connected at TECHSPO Miami 2026. Secure your spot today!

For more details and to register, visit https://techspomiami.com.

Website
Saturday
Oct 17
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Nov 7
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website
Saturday
Nov 21
Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)
Capital One Café

Details

What to Expect:

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!

Venue:

The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark

Coffee:

Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it

Agenda:

10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts

Website
Saturday
Dec 5
Mentorship Saturdays @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) & Online
Capital One Café

Coffee, bagels and people working on their careers and code! We have 2-5 mentors every month ready to help people get started in the industry, get help with a particular problem, or get career advice. We offer resume reviews, portfolio reviews, and sometimes mock interviews (time permitting).

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#

Thanks to Capital One Café for providing a physical location!

Discord https://discord.gg/nSCxgbcG7U

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

Website