Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

• board games
• snacks to share
• weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
• water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

• discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

• board games
• snacks to share
• weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
• water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

• discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

• board games
• snacks to share
• weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
• water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

• discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Join the Portland AWS User Group for an evening of technical learning with other cloud and security professionals!

🕒 New Time: Starting networking at 5:30 PM, Presentation at 6:00 PM 📍 Location: ProFocus Headquarters 📍 Address: 10200 Eastridge St, Ste 100, Portland, OR 97225 🥂 Food & Drinks: Enjoy drinks provided by ProFocus, Food is NOT provided this time. Sponsors are welcome to inquire!

Agenda

• Kickoff @ 5:30 PM: Networking & introductions
• Tech Talk @ 6:00 PM: TBD

🔗 Join our Slack community: [AWS Portland User Group] (https://join.slack.com/t/awsportlandusergroup/shared_invite/zt-32ips8iyt-kmQ9~2dH1iJ35RbaGl0s5w) Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and level up your cloud skills!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

We are so excited to host our second annual techie picnic!

It is going to be a potluck style event, so please bring something to eat or drink—bonus points if you bring something to share! We will have a DJ and it will be pretty casual and would welcome any type of lawn games or pups you want to bring along.

We are switching up the location this year to Cathedral Park, in St. Johns. We will be in the lower, flatter area of part of the park, closer to the Willamette river. Feel free to come and go whenever works for you!

This is a perfect opportunity to ask fellow techies those career questions you just can’t figure out on your own. So come with ideas to share and consider what questions you might have for others.

Pro Tips:

Look out for our pink Rose City Techie hats Have your LinkedIn QR code ready, business card, and contact details to swap Bring something to sit on!

Join AI Portland for an evening that cuts through the AI buzzwords and gives you real, practical understanding. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refresh your knowledge, this talk provides the perfect runway for the Zero to One Build Challenge.

What you'll learn:

• Understand the fundamentals of AI, ML, and NLP without the technical jargon
• Discover what today's AI is actually good at (and where it falls short)
• Learn how to use AI responsibly and productively in your daily life
• Get practical tips for protecting your data while leveraging AI tools
• Position yourself for success in the weekend's Build Challenge

This talk is designed for everyone—from curious beginners to those with some technical background looking to fill in their knowledge gaps. No coding experience required! Come with questions, leave with confidence.

Small bites generously provided by Spork Bytes

Thank you to our sponsor for this event, Basejump AI!

Perfect preparation for the AI Portland Zero to One Build Challenge, but valuable as a standalone session for anyone wanting to understand AI basics.

MAY Demolicious will be at the NEW westside UpStart Collective location!

::::::: Please use the form below to apply to pitch for 2025!:::::::::

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 QR code to vote for their favorite pitch. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt.

Teams Pitching: TBA

Will you be the next founder to pitch!?!

📅 Join us for a productive day of co-working and constructive feedback!

The co-working day on April 2nd brought together both designers and developers talking shop and getting stuff done. So we're doing it again.

Come bring your projects and ideas to work alongside fellow web professionals in a focused, collaborative environment! This event combines independent work time with structured peer feedback to help you move your projects forward.

There's lots of spaces to work in - both in the conference area as well as smaller more private spaces, all with amazing views of Portland.

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Morning co-working session
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch break (bring your own or join us at nearby spots)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Project feedback roundtable
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon co-working session

Project Feedback Roundtable (1:00 - 2:00 PM) This is your chance to get fresh eyes on your work! During this hour, you can present your projects and receive feedback from peers or brainstorm solutions to any challenges. Whether you're stuck on a coding challenge, need UX input, or want to brainstorm new features, this is the perfect opportunity to tap into our community's collective expertise.

How it works:

• Each presenter gets 5-10 minutes (depending on attendance)
• Brief overview of your project and specific areas where you'd like feedback
• Open discussion and suggestions from the group

Who Should Attend

• Web designers and developers at any experience level
• Freelancers and agency owners looking for a productive work environment
• Anyone with a project they'd like feedback on
• Web professionals wanting to connect with the Portland community

What to Bring

• Your laptop and any other work essentials
• A project you'd like feedback on (optional)
• Questions and insights to share with others
• Your own snacks/drinks (we'll have some basics available)

This event aligns with our mission to build a collaborative community where web professionals can learn, share insights, and build lasting connections to support not only the growing PDX Web & Design community but also the local businesses.

Whether you're looking to focus on your own work, provide valuable feedback, or receive input on your projects, this co-working day offers something for everyone.

Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Join us at Nedspace Downtown, Portland’s oldest coworking space, to wrap up the year with inspiration, connection, and creativity! Thanks Faris for hosting us.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping each other thrive!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

We are headed BACK to Deadstock coffee as part of Portland Startup Week 2025! If you are unfamiliar, this legendary coffeeshop in Portland is founded by Ian Williams, a 2023 James Beard Media Award winner. Ian is a former Nike shoe designer turned coffee roaster and has won a ton of awards and accolades for his work in the community. He is the unofficial mayor of Old Town and works tirelessly to give back to the community.

This event is open to all area founders. We can't wait to learn more about what you are working on and how we can be helpful.

As always, be there thinking about ways you can help your fellow founders. No selling, no solicitations, just good conversations!

Josh & Mark

About founder.coffee: As a business owner, you are faced with many challenges. You're forced to make decisions every day that could make or break your business. founder.coffee is a way to network with other entrepreneurs to allow free-flowing information with the intent to collaborate and help each other. So often we're challenged and there's very little we can do to express our challenges with the people we work with or the people we care about. Think of founder.coffee as your own personal support group for business owners. We're all here to help!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

• board games
• snacks to share
• weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
• water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

• discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

May is blooming with opportunities—and so is our next Product Lunch PDX! 🌼

Join us on Friday, May 9th at McMenamins' Cedar Hills in Beaverton for an afternoon of great bites, local brews, and energizing conversation with Portland’s product-minded community. Whether you're building your first roadmap or your tenth startup, this is the perfect chance to connect, share, and grow.

This month’s gathering is hosted by community member James Gray, who’s bringing together product managers, founders, designers, and curious minds from across the metro area for a casual, engaging meetup.

Expect insightful chats, some light networking (the good kind), and that unmistakable PDX vibe that makes these events feel like catching up with old friends.

Let’s meet, eat, and spark some fresh ideas, because just like springtime in Oregon, the best things happen when the community comes alive.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us to meet other software 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.

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Join us for the May Fintech PDX Meetup! Grab a drink, network, and hang with the Portland Fintech community.

Join us Friday, May 2nd, for a product-powered afternoon at Flock, the new indoor food cart pod tucked beneath the Ritz Carlton. Mingle with fellow PMs, swap roadmap war stories, and snack your way through Portland’s tastiest new venue. It’s casual, social, and slightly luxurious — just how we like our features.

This edition will be hosted by Jack Hott, Director of Product Management at Poached Jobs — come say hi, grab a bite, and connect with Portland’s sharpest product minds.

🍹 Join us for drinks and conversation with fellow web professionals! Take a break from your screens and join the 'PDX Web & Design' community for a casual evening of drinks, conversation, and connections at one of Portland's favorite spots, The Hilt on Alberta.

This is a laid-back opportunity to:

• Meet other web designers and developers in Portland
• Share what you're working on (or take a night off from talking shop!)
• Discover potential collaborations or just make new friends
• Enjoy some of Portland's local flavor

About The Venue The Hilt has some great drinks and food options plus an amazing patio perfect for networking in a relaxed atmosphere.

Who Should Come

• Everyone in the web industry is welcome! Whether you're:
• A seasoned developer or designer
• Just starting your web career
• A freelancer looking to connect
• Agency team members
• Remote workers craving some in-person interaction

No agenda, no presentations—just good conversation with like-minded professionals.

What to Expect First time at a PDXWeb event? Don't worry! Our community is friendly and welcoming. Look for our group inside or on the patio (I'll update with specifics closer to the event). I'll make sure everyone gets introduced and feels included.

This casual gathering is perfect for building those personal connections that make the Portland web community special. Drop in when you can, stay as long as you'd like!

RSVP to help me anticipate attendance. See you there!

May starts on a Thursday so adding another April date. Back at Loyal Legion, we enjoyed the big table and the food. If some folks are up for it, we might stay for pub quiz.

On the program is mostly arguing about what constitutes data science and bemoaning cloud computing platforms. It's a good time and I'm looking forward to seeing both regulars and new faces.

Join us at 6 PM on Tuesday, April 29th, for our monthly computer consultants' meeting, held in person at Tom's Pancake House in Beaverton. Featuring the usual stuff at 6 PM:

Gadget Minute Stump the Geek Tech news

And scheduled topics at 7 PM:

AI Update – what’s new & hot Intel processor update – P-cores, E-cores, Core Ultra, more cores. Xeon, 12th - 13th -14th Gen Core processors, etc.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Thanks to our generous friends at VanderHouwen, the minimum for the theater is now covered! Still consider bringing a few dollars along in case you want to spend a bit more. We're thrilled to announce our next Geek Movie Night! This time, we're taking it to the next level by hosting it at the luxurious Studio One Theaters. We'll be watching Galaxy Quest! 📽️ Experience the Magic: If you haven't yet discovered Studio One, you're in for a treat! With plush seating and outstanding food, it's an experience you won't want to miss. 💡 Important Info: To make this amazing event happen, there's a small fee involved. Fortunately, April is a slower movie month, so we’ve secured the theater at a more affordable price. Note that purchasing a minimum amount of food and drink will allow us to use the theater at no additional cost! 💸 Cost: Attendees should be prepared to spend approximately $25 on food and drink, assuming we can fill the theater.

Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 board games available. NedSpace is a large space, featuring 10 private gaming rooms and 3 large common areas each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating 4 to 8 players per table.

The NedSpace and GameCon communities are very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.

BEFORE THE EVENT Join NedSpace's active Discord, where you can chat about the next game night and learn more about NedSpace. You can also schedule games or arrange carpools on the game night channel. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!

You may want to bring:

• board games
• snacks to share
• weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
• water bottle, reusable plate, fork (or use our provided dishes)

NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks in NedSpace's kitchen. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.

If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the game night channel on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, Jarod or Ripley)

FOOD INFO We provide some snacks, drinks, and other food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!

WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too?

Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask!

Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace.

OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events

QUESTIONS?

• discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

Where Web3 Builders & Developers Connect!

We are expanding our meetup group into a new region! This Sunday will be hosting in a new city, Portland, Oregon!

Please Register to receive free drink/snack: https://lu.ma/7ubrbgd8

​We are excited to launch a new group! The ultimate gathering for Blockchain developers, Crypto founders, Web3 startups, DeFi pioneers and NFT creators! If you're building in Web3 then this is the place to connect, learn, and collaborate. ​ Expect high-energy networking, insightful discussions in a community-driven atmosphere!

​🔥 What to Expect:

• ​Web3, DeFi, and NFT deep dives
• ​Developer-friendly discussions
• ​Networking with top builders, founders & investors
• ​A supportive space for project showcases
• ​Guest speakers, workshops & panel talks

​ We’ll see you soon!

To get involved in future events, please contact: [email protected]

Event Host: Gear Protocol

​Vara Network is a standalone layer-1 decentralized network built on top of the Gear Protocol. Vara is an Innovation zone for wasm-native dApps and is built upon three core concepts: The Actor Model, Persistent Memory, and WASM. Vara serves as a hub for innovative protocols that leverage parallel execution and asynchronous programming for scalability and performance.

Gear.EXE is an execution layer built using the Gear Protocol. Gear.EXE is a cutting-edge, bridgeless solution built to supercharge smart contracts on Ethereum. It provides a high-performance decentralized compute network with parallel execution for dApps on Ethereum Mainnet, allowing developers to create powerful, fast, and scalable dApps, eliminating the need for bridging assets & fragmented solutions like L2s & rollups.

The New Tech Society was founded to bring together a diverse group of individuals; technologists from a variety of disciplines and industries within the Portland community. We meet one night each month to make new connections, exchange ideas and enjoy each other's company.

(RSVP here: http://linkd.in/xmZYA6)

If you have a need--be it solving a technical problem, finding a new job, hiring a new employee, promoting a product, service or event, or just making new friends, please join us.

This month, we will be compiling a "haves and wants" matrix, so we can help make meaningful introductions at our event. Feel free to email us about what you have to offer or need to find so we can add it to our list. We'll release it to the group before the happy hour.

Please bring your friends. The vibe is low-key, casual and fun; be yourself. It is our tradition to offer a free drink to the first 10 people to arrive.

RSVP: http://linkd.in/xmZYA6

See you there! -The NTS Crew

The New Tech Society was founded in the Fall of 2011 to bring together a diverse group of individuals; technologists from a variety of disciplines and industries within the Portland community. We meet one night each month to make new connections, exchange ideas and enjoy each other’s company.

If you have a need--be it solving a technical issue, finding a new job, hiring a new employee, promoting a product, service or event, or just making new friends, join us.

Please bring your friends. The vibe is low-key, casual and fun; be yourself!

It is our tradition to offer a free drink to the first 10 people to arrive.

RSVP on Linkedin, please.

See you there!

-The NTS Crew

Description: Are you a woman with current or prior military service? Want to examine how your military experience can help you land a job in today's tech field? Join Portland Women in Tech and Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to learn about the many opportunities available, find out how you can increase your wage, and how that job you never saw as a tech job can get you in at any level, from the ground up. Don't settle for less than you deserve with your skills. Join us for a night of camaraderie, job-finding, and tools for career advancement. We’ll be hosting a panel featuring women veterans who turned their military skills into tech careers. There will be networking opportunities with managers working for hiring companies, recruiters, and other women veterans.

Meet the panelists:

Dana Lawson, VP of Engineering at InVision
Tiffany Longworth, Products Operations Manager at Puppet
Amber Buckley, Release Manager at InComm Digital
Shannon Langley, State Veterans Program Coordinator with the Oregon Employment Department

Agenda:

5:30 - Networking
6:00 - Panel begins, followed by Q&A
6:30 - More networking time, résumé updating, etc.
7:30 - Event ends

PDXWIT Purpose : PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.

Trans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events.

Seating is limited, please plan to arrive early to ensure a seat!

We are hosting an event to further the cause of inclusivity, focused on gender. By attending, you’ll earn talking points about why gender-inclusive software matters to your business, to our society, and to everyone. You will leave with an idea of how to achieve it in your own software with a practical and freely available method called GenderMag. We will also discuss ideas about how you can help make software more inclusive to diversity of thought. This event is suitable for anyone who helps shape software (software managers, software developers, UXers, tech CEOs, tech CIOs, ...)

About the speaker: Margaret Burnett is an OSU Distinguished Professor at Oregon State University. She began her career in industry, where she was the first woman software developer ever hired at Procter & Gamble Ivorydale. A few degrees and shattered glass ceilings later, she joined academia, with a research focus on people who are engaged in some form of software development. Burnett is an ACM Distinguished Scientist, a member of the ACM CHI Academy, and an award-winning mentor. She is also on the Academic Alliance Advisory Board of the National Center for Women In Technology (NCWIT).

Recent podcast interview with Burnett: http://www.changingacademiclife.com/blog/2017/7/5/margaret-burnett

This is a method for de-marginalizing one aspect of tech.

Agenda:

6:00: Talk
6:30: Q&A
7:15: Networking

Event FAQ:

Q: Will there be gender neutral restrooms?

A: Yes

Q: Is the space ADA accessible?

A: Yes

Q: Where there be food and drink at this event?

A: Yes

Q: What is the parking situation?
A: Paid street parking. Generally, not a problem to find space.

Q: Is there secured bike parking?
A: Yes.

Q: Should I consider using public transportation?
A: We are on Max and Trimet making public transportation an easy option.

Q: I have a pet allergy. Will office pets be present at the host’s space?
A: Office pets *may* be present.

Purpose: PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.

Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

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!

Join us for a 4k run at 12min/mile pace. This is an opportunity to meet other tech professionals who are also active. We will be doing runs every Tuesday and Wednesday at this location. Hope to see you there!

Join us for a pint and some food at this informal professional networking event. No presentation/agenda for this meeting. Bring your spouse! Connect with other veterans in the Portland Metro area. Everyone, regardless of veteran status is welcome to attend our events. Recruiters looking to hire are welcome to attend!

Thank you all for being patient while we rescheduled our event! We're excited to be back on for April 24th :-)

Join us for our 11th event, and our first Community Night, hosted by Crowd Supply! For this event, we’re inviting members to share a project, demo a prototype, or present an idea in a casual 3-5 minute slot. This is a great opportunity to showcase something you’ve been working on—whether it’s a hardware hack, a new product, or an experiment you’d like feedback on. The only requirement? It should be something you haven’t shared with the group before!

If you’re interested in sharing a project, reach out to the organizers with the following details to let us know what you’d like to share:

• Your name
• What you’d like to present
• Any relevant links (i.e. if your project has a website, crowdfunding page, etc)
• If you’ll be doing a live demo, presentation, or both
• The reason you’d like to present - sharing your idea, getting feedback, looking for collaborators, etc

Agenda 6:00-6:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments 6:30-7:30 - Scheduled Community Presentations with audience Q+A 7:30-8:00p - Overflow Community prototype/demo sharing, mix + mingle

Don't miss out on the chance to learn about amazing products being designed and made in Portland, while making new connections, sharing ideas, and getting 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.

Thank you to our partners:

Crowd Supply is on a mission to bring original, useful, respectful hardware to life. Crowd Supply helps creators launch with the funding and support they need to deliver thoughtfully crafted products to delighted backers.

informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware and hardtech. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to automotive, climate tech to medical devices, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.

If you want to help support the next meetup, please reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship inquiries. See you soon!

EVENT DESCRIPTION Our social events are welcoming to all levels: beginners starting a new hobby, or folks who have been drawing/animating for years. Join us every 1st and last Thursday prepared to sip, draw and learn with new friends (while listening to Notes and Motes soft jazz). Please MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE FOOD/DRINK. Thanks :)

Request to Join our Discord Chat: Talk to an Organizer! Visit our Website: www.DigitalDabblers.com

EVENT AGENDA Most people tend to draw or work on art projects, however you can come with whatever creative project you're working on.

• 7pm-9pm Social and work session
• ~Optional: The Portland Zine Meetup goes from 9-11pm on the same nights.
• We will be using the buddy-system and walking folks to their cars after the event. Safety first!

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Respect for all attendees: Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of background, experience, or perspective.
• Inclusive language: Avoid using offensive or discriminatory language.
• Appropriate sharing: Share information and experiences in a respectful and mindful manner. Avoid oversharing personal details or sensitive information. Please be mindful of specific topics of NSFW art when discussing with everyone in earshot. It's important for folks to provide consent to hear/partake in certain discussions.
• Health and well-being: While open communication is encouraged, excessive discussion of personal health issues may not be appropriate for a social setting.
• No hate speech or discrimination: Any form of hate speech, discrimination, or harassment will not be tolerated.
• Avoid political discussions: To maintain a positive and inclusive environment, please refrain from discussing political topics.

FAQ:

• Is there parking and is it free? YES ample parking & free in the evening

OUR MISSION: We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) member-supported community that provides high-quality education, workshops, and mentoring programs for digital creatives of all skill levels, abilities, backgrounds, and financial means. We collaborate on projects with measurable social impact, while inspiring each other to learn, make friends, and experience personal growth!

🎉 Portland Unite! 🎉

Portland HUG Meets Pints + Pixels and POMO | Triple Meetup!

📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Steeplejack Brewery, 2400 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 🍻

✨ Come one, come all! Whether you're a seasoned Houdini wizard 🧙‍♂️ or just dipping your toes into the magic of procedural creation, we can't wait to meet you and hear how you're using Houdini!

🎟️ And yes—you heard right—we'll be raffling off our usual amazing Houdini swag PLUS (drumroll please 🥁)... a Houdini Indie License! 🔥 Join us for good drinks, great company, and awesome creative energy.

Can't wait to see you there! 🚀🌲