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  • Sunday
    Mar 16 2025
    Techies' GameCon at NedSpace (board and video games)
    –
    NedSpace

    Come join us to experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 50 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 GameCon and NedSpace 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 from 1 PM to 9 PM (or later!), there's practically no limit to how long the games can run. It's a great place to break out your lengthy, heavier weight games, but also wonderful 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

    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 (Faris, Lana, 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!

    GAMES INFO

    Join scheduled games on Discord or create your own using /event, bring games (especially ones you can teach), or feel free just to show up and choose a game to play; there are over 50 games here to choose from. You can also see games other attendees bring, chat about your favorites, and more on Discord.

    OTHER EVENTS

    NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979

    Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar

    GameCon's other events

    QUESTIONS?

    Discord

    Comment on the Event Post

    Message Lana or Jarod on Meetup or at

    (503) 941-8426

    discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647

    Website

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  • Tuesday
    Mar 18 2025
    PDXCPP - Monthly Meetup

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

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

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

    -- Your PDXCPP Organizers

    Website
  • Wednesday
    Mar 19 2025
    Portland Privacy Happy Hour: Get to Know Your Regulators!
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    Kiln

    You’re invited to a casual, friendly gathering where you can connect with the regulators shaping Oregon’s privacy landscape. This is your opportunity to get to know the team at the Oregon Department of Justice, hear about their priorities, and gain insight into how they engage with the privacy and business community.

    We’ll kick things off with a fireside chat between Assistant Attorney General Kristen Hilton, the Department’s privacy unit lead, and Lauren Reid of The Privacy Pro. Kristen will share insights and lessons learned from the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act’s first 6 months in effect, and let us know what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond. Following that, we’ll have plenty of time for drinks, snacks, and networking.

    Whether you’re a seasoned privacy professional, new to this space, or trying to figure out how the OCPA applies to your business, this is a great chance to build relationships and have meaningful conversations—no deep policy dives, just good company and insightful discussions.

    Why Attend? Meet and connect with Oregon’s privacy regulators in an informal setting Hear about their priorities and approach to engagement Network with fellow privacy professionals over drinks and snacks Enjoy a relaxed evening with meaningful conversation

    Event is free, registration via Eventbrite is required

    Website
  • Portland Azure User Group
    linux

    The Portland Azure User Group is a community of people excited about the endless possibilities of cloud computing, data analytics, and security on Microsoft Azure. We believe the Azure platform offers rich possibilities. We keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics as a community of learners. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in cloud scalable infrastructure, applications, tools, analytics, identity management, and security.

    Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Microsoft Azure.

    Website
  • Software Developer Happy Hour

    Join us to meet other 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.

    Website
  • Cocktails + Code (Portland Ruby Brigade)

    Come join the most thrilling tech meet up in all of Portland. Chat tech projects or life stuff. Keep an eye out for nerds with name tags.

    Website
  • Thursday
    Mar 20 2025
    Collab with Innovate QA: Talks on Shifting Testing & Appium Mobile Automation

    This month, we're excited to collaborate with Innovate QA in Seattle, Washington, to co-host our monthly event!

    First, there will be some social networking (online included), and then the talks will begin around 5 PM PT.

    Brittany Stewart will be sharing real stories and practical insights about Shift Left and Shift Right testing from leading and working with teams over the years, including:

    • Integrating QA earlier in the development cycle while maintaining post-deployment quality • Using AI and automation to support both preventive and reactive testing approaches • Applying design thinking principles to create more effective testing strategies • Tips for building cross-functional collaboration between development, operations, and QA teams

    Afterwards, Lana Begunova will be giving a crash course in mobile application automation testing with her talk "Configuring and Launching Mobile Appium Sessions In 30 Minutes"!

    We're excited to have the opportunity to work with Innovate QA! You can visit their website at https://innovateqaevents.com and register to attend their annual QA conference on June 5th!

    Website
  • Beers with Engineers

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

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

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

    See you there!

    Website
  • ETA - Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

    We are excited to gather for the second ETA meetup where we come together to network and learn about buying existing cash-flowing businesses.

    Website
  • Demolicious - MARCH 2025
    free

    MARCH 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: Carbon Negative Solutions (C) Zylch Inc PupPod Wamglammz LLC Cocoon Air Cleaner Votonic Net Positive Homes BLKBOOK McChesney Strategic Defense | Ouranous SENSE Family Autism Care

    Will you be the next founder to pitch!?!

    Website
  • Portland Has Skill: Table Recursion. Code Review: Tensort with Kyle Beechly
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    Kiln Portland

    This is a monthly Haskell-related hangout for Haskellers, Functional Programmers, and nerds of all sorts!

    We're starting a new Code Review segment, where someone gets to share a project, go through the code, and receive critique from the room! Lyle kicked us off last month with an impromptu review of his natural deduction proof verifier. This month we'll be reviewing my own Tensort!

    Location is Kiln Portland in the Cactus Room. We should be visible from the front door, or text the phone number on the front door and we will let you in! There are also many food carts nearby for more dining options.

    All are welcome!

    Website
  • AI Powered by the People
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    Virtual

    Portland Design Thinkers is excited to present Chad Reynolds: AI Powered By People

    AI agents are reshaping customer interactions, enhancing productivity, and revolutionizing brand engagement.

    Hear from Vurvey Labs CEO, Chad Reynolds, about how they are deploying AI agents powered by people across three critical use cases: Consumer Personas, AI Assistants, and Brand Companions.

    This presentation highlights success stories across research, design, innovation, and marketers at global brands and agencies.

    About our Speaker: Chad Reynolds is an American entrepreneur best known as the Founder & CEO of Vurvey Labs. Reynolds is considered to be one of the pioneers in Co-creation, who in 2008 developed collaborative research and design practices that have since been adopted by leading insight agencies and global brands. In 2015, Reynolds co-founded OCEAN, a startup accelerator who has funded over 60+ high tech ventures from over 10+ countries.

    Reynolds graduated from University of Cincinnati’s renowned DAAP program (2000) and founded a series of successful technology and new business ventures. His latest company, Vurvey Labs, is pioneering the use of AI powered by people to make global research and innovation easily accessible for all companies. He is also the co-host of AI Powered by People, a weekly podcast detailing AI's impact on research, design, and human creativity.

    Website
  • BSD Pizza Night
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    Pizzeria Otto

    A meeting of folks interested in BSD operating systems and related technologies to get together, eat pizza, drink beer, and talk about what interesting things have been going on.

    Website
  • Friday
    Mar 21 2025
    Startup Cafe @ The Hub

    Join us at the Metro Region Innovation Hub for a time of workshops, networking, mentorship, and coffee! This event is the perfect opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up.

    Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned founder, you'll walk away with some fresh ideas and valuable connections.

    Agenda

    • 9a - 12p - Main Event Space / General networking, coworking, mentor office hours
    • 9:30a - 10:30a - Workshop 1 / TBD
    • 11a - 12p - Workshop 2 / TBD
    Website
  • Saturday
    Mar 22 2025
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2025 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Mar 25 2025
    RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup
    free
    –
    Lucky Lab Brew Pub

    RainSec is an informal group of like-minded security professionals who meet to network and discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting.

    While our target audience is experienced information security professionals, this is a public event open to any interested parties. If you have a friend or colleague who might benefit, please pass an invite along.

    Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon ([email protected]) for any last minute updates.

    COVID-19 Precautions:

    • We meet outside under a covered patio area to reduce transmission risk.
      • There are overhead heaters if it's cold, but dress comfortably!
    • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
    • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!

    You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol).

    If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com

    Website
  • Wednesday
    Mar 26 2025
    AI Governance Day by Portland AWS User Group

    Save the Date for AI Governance Day by Portland AWS User Group at the AWS Elemental Offices Downtown.

    Agenda, Speakers, and More Details Coming Soon!

    Website
  • Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup

    The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. We believe the platform offers rich possibilities, and we keep pace by sharing our learning and doing deep-dive explorations of topics. We run the gamut from new to experienced users and welcome anyone who shares an interest in data analytics and AI.

    Some great perks to joining our monthly meetups are networking, knowledge transfer, and community building. We aim to foster a vibrant community that shares success in implementing best practices for Fabric and Power BI.

    Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!

    Website
  • Rose City Robotics Collaborative

    Event Details: ​​​Lightning Talk Speakers:

    • ​​Rober Topple, Founder & CEO Electron Robotics
    • Joseph Cole, Founder & CTO Rose City Robotics
    • Spencer Lindsay, Founder E-tribe
    • Erin Galiger, Director North American Markets at ROCSYS

    ​​What is the Rose City Robotics Collaborative?: A collaborative community of robotics entrepreneurs, scientists, machine learning experts, tinkerers, and fellow enthusiasts united to establish the PNW as the premier U.S. hub for robotics innovation.

    ​​Why join Collaborative meetings?: To meet with fellow robotics innovators to exchange ideas, spark new partnerships, and explore opportunities to launch the next big breakthroughs in robotics technology.

    ​​Who can join?: Any PNW locals actively involved in developing, deploying, or advancing robotics technology across various sectors.

    ​​How to stay up to date on Collaborative activities?: Join our newsletter and our LinkedIn page.

    ​​Thank you to our generous sponsors: ​Metro Region Innovation Hub: The hub for business innovation in the Portland metro region.

    UpStart Collective: a community-driven collaboration space for founders.

    ​Portland State University Business Accelerator: supports and serves the entrepreneur ecosystem and local startups from their early stage through growth.

    Location Metro Region Innovation Hub 2130 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, USA

    Website
  • Saturday
    Mar 29 2025
    Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace

    CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2025 Workparty Series: A Haven for Tech Enthusiasts!

    Saturdays | 12 PM - 5 PM

    What’s the Buzz? Curious about the inner workings of a hackerspace? Dive into the world of CTRLH/PDX Hackerspace! It's your chance to explore our community, contribute to its growth, and maybe even apply as a member. Plus, it's when we all get together to give our space some TLC.

    Here’s the Deal:

    Kanban Adventures: Our Kanban Board is the pulse of our workparty. It's where tasks meet talent. Join us in this unique choreography of creativity and care. Chill & Create: Bring your project, or find one here. It's about collaboration, innovation, and putting your mark on our space. Tours with Insights: New here? Get an exclusive tour and discover the range of equipment and possibilities our space offers. There's a lot more than just tables, chairs, and internet – but we'll let you see for yourself. Who’s Invited? Tech enthusiasts with a spark of curiosity. If you're community-minded and conscientious, you'll fit right in. What’s On Offer: Essentials covered: Tables, chairs, and internet. A full tour will reveal the plethora of tools and equipment available for all your hacking and making needs. Cost? Workparty Events are absolutely free to attend. Feel a connection? Ask about membership for 24/7 access to our tech wonderland, starting at $40 per month. The Golden Rules: Be excellent, be kind, and help keep our community spirit thriving. Volunteers Make the Dream Work: Continuing to make our hackerspace a reality is a team effort. Your contributions are invaluable.

    Let's Make Every Saturday Count!

    Website

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