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SundayApr 19 2026Portland Linux/Unix Group's Monthly Linux ClinicWebsite
That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style!
The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on April 19th, from 1pm-5pm, at Willamette University's space on the 2nd floor of the Ecotrust Building. If you need help with your Linux computer, or want to offer help, you are welcome!
Volunteer helpers are as desirable as helpees. Helping is fun and rewarding. If you've ever helped out at a PLUG Clinic before, come checkout the space!
Thank you Willamette University, for hosting us!
Tomorrow
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MondayApr 20 2026TokioConf 2026
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Hyatt Regency, PortlandWebsiteTokioConf 2026
hosted by the Tokio Project ( https://tokio.rs )
Next two weeks
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MondayApr 20 2026TokioConf 2026
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Hyatt Regency, PortlandWebsiteTokioConf 2026
hosted by the Tokio Project ( https://tokio.rs )
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TuesdayApr 21 2026Techaraoke!Website
4/21: Sing em if you got em!
Techaraoke!
Tech meetup / networking event while we Karaoke.
$12 per person - all you can sing!
5pm - Pay admission and get nametags 5:30pm - Karaoke starts Sing, dance, network, hang out, connect on LinkedIn 8:30pm - Our room reservation ends grab those connections and head out!
Come hang out, build your network, build and strengthen our silicon forest community!!
Take the work out of networking!
To RSVP / ask questions email Jake:
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WednesdayApr 22 2026TAO: AI Startup Innovation SandboxWebsite
The next wave of AI innovation is being built right here in the Pacific Northwest.
Join us on April 22 for the TAO AI Startup Innovation Sandbox — an exciting evening showcasing a curated group of early-stage AI startups with strong regional roots and bold plans to build across Oregon and Washington.
This live pitch competition brings together standout Pre-Seed and Seed-stage founders as they present their mission, product capabilities, and market opportunity — competing for recognition from a panel of investors who will vote on a standout winner.
What to Expect Investor “Reverse Pitch” Panel Hear directly from investors on their portfolio priorities, technology focus areas, and the gaps they’re actively looking to fill.
Live Startup Pitch Competition Watch a curated group of early-stage AI startups pitch their ideas and compete in real time.
High-Impact Networking Connect with founders, investors, and senior leaders shaping the region’s innovation economy. Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00PM: Arrival, Registration and Networking
6:00 - 7:30PM: Presenters
7:30 - 8:00PM: Networking
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PDXOSGeo April MeetupWebsite
Tax day is in the rear view mirror!
PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday April 22, 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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ThursdayApr 23 2026April 2026 Portland Linux Kernel Meetup
WebsiteThe Portland Linux Kernel Meetup for April 2026 will be at...
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM US/Pacific
- Location: Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, Oregon 97209 US
Come enjoy a beverage and chat with other people who are interested in the Linux kernel. All experience levels are welcome. This is a friendly and casual meetup. Look for a table with a plush Tux penguin.
To get timely reminders of Portland Linux Kernel Meetups, see https://ikluft.github.io/pdx-lkmu/subscribing-to-pdx-lkmu-events.html.
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SaturdayMay 2 2026Mentorship Saturdays @ Roseline Cafe & OnlineWebsite
Thanks to Roseline Coffee for providing a physical location! Find inside the hotel and to the right, likely on the couches
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).
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
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InventOR Bootcamp Mentor & Judge Opportunities | Support Oregon Student InnovatorsWebsite
InventOR Bootcamp Mentor & Judge Opportunities | Support Oregon Student Innovators
Join the PSU Center for Entrepreneurship (https://www.pdx.edu/entrepreneurship/) in supporting the 10th Annual InventOR, Oregon’s only statewide collegiate invention competition.
InventOR (https://www.inventoregon.org/) is an 8-week experiential program that helps collegiate inventors and innovators refine their ideas through mentorship, prototyping, storytelling, and exposure to Oregon’s startup ecosystem.
We are expanding our mentor and judge network and invite professionals from across industries to participate in one (or both) of the following InventOR Bootcamp opportunities:
Mentor Match Mixer
Saturday, May 2 | 6:00–8:00 PM
SEC Event Space, Portland State University
2130 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97201A speed-networking style event where student finalist teams and prospective mentors meet to explore mentorship fit.
How it Works
- ~20 student finalist teams participate
- Teams give a 60-second overview of their project
- Mentors give a 60-second intro/background
- Brief Q&A / discussion
- Participants rotate through multiple pairings
Important
Mentor matches are made after the event based on mutual interest and fit.
Attendance does not guarantee a mentor assignment.Matched mentors receive a $500 honorarium for:
- Meeting with their team at least twice during the 8-week program
- Providing strategic guidance and feedback
- Virtual/Zoom meetings are welcome
Pitch for Feedback Judge Session
Sunday, May 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Embassy Suites, Downtown PortlandHelp teams prepare for InventOR Finals by serving as a practice pitch judge.
Judges Will
- Listen to 3-minute student pitches
- Ask follow-up questions
- Provide written feedback
- Offer recommendations on design, strategy, and next steps
Interested?
Please fill out our Mentor/Judge Interest Form:
Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Innovators!Then email Stacey Hoshimiya at [email protected] to confirm your participation at one or both Bootcamp events.
Help us support the next generation of Oregon innovators!