Are you an Oregon entrepreneur trying to start or scale a business? Come chat with staff from OEN about how to leverage our network and resources.

Make an appointment during our May 17 office hours so you can introduce yourself and chat with us. When you arrive, check in at the front desk and the receptionist will tell you where to go.

Hope to see you there! If you can’t make it this time around or if all time slots are full, we hold office hours at WeWork on the first Wednesday of every month and at CENTRL East on the third Wednesday of every month.

Reserve your slot here: https://calendly.com/oenorg/15min

Are you an Oregon entrepreneur trying to start or scale a business? Come chat with staff from OEN about how to leverage our network and resources.

Make an appointment during our May 17 office hours so you can introduce yourself and chat with us. When you arrive, check in at the front desk and the receptionist will tell you where to go.

Hope to see you there! If you can’t make it this time around or if all time slots are full, we hold office hours at WeWork on the first Wednesday of every month and at CENTRL East on the third Wednesday of every month.

Reserve your slot here: https://calendly.com/oenorg/15min

Want to chat with an OEN staff member about how to get started leveraging our network? How to leverage other entrepreneurial resources in Portland and beyond? How to best take advantage of your membership? How to get more involved in OEN?

Make an appointment during our June 21 office hours so you can introduce yourself and chat with us. When you arrive, check in at the front desk and the receptionist will tell you where to go.

Reserve your slot here: http://bit.ly/centrl-june

"Office hours"-style project night with focus on Rust beginners, no experience necessary.

Bring your own project, help someone else with theirs, or start with compiling your first "Hello World!".

Entrance is on North Interstate across from the Lombard MAX station. Street-side parking available. Doors will be open 6-8pm.

Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 3 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.

What to Expect:

• Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.

• Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.

When & Where:

📍 Upper Left Roasters (1204 SE Clay St, Portland, OR 97214)

🗓 August 12, 2026 from 11am-2pm (Add to Calendar)

💲 Free

Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.

About Leila:

Leila Kaneda (she/her) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.

Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful.

Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 3 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.

What to Expect:

• Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.

• Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.

When & Where:

📍 Latte Da, in the Garden room (205 E 39th St, Vancouver, WA 98663)

🗓 August 12, 2026 from 4pm-7pm (Add to Calendar)

💲 Free

Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.

About Leila:

Leila Kaneda (she/her) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.

Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful.