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Started FridaySep 27 2024Portland Retro Gaming Expo Sept 27-29through
Oregon Convention CenterWebsiteAbout Us What is the Portland Retro Gaming Expo? Retro Gaming Expo, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based 501(c)4 non-profit cooperative organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for classic video and arcade games through the presentation of events and conventions that celebrate the historic contribution video games have made and continue to make in popular culture.
Our Goals PRGE seeks to continually improve the quality and depth of our events. It is through events like our annual Expo that we will meet our goals:
Educate Our primary mission is to educate our visitors on the impact that video games have made on our society. Our main methods for doing this are through hands-on interaction with classic games and by hosting speaking engagemments from important figures from video game history.
Preserve The first consumer video games were created over 40 years ago. As years pass and new systems replaced the old, it does not always occur to game manufacturers and owners to preserve examples of their games for the future. PRGE believes that, by demonstrating original game hardware and software in working condition, we provide a clearer example of video game culture through the years and a better experience for our attendees.
Inspire Video games bring together multiple disciplines including mathematics, physics, art, music and drama. It is our belief that by highlighting video games of the past, we will inspire the game creators of the future in all of these areas.
What is a classic video game? Our loose definition of a classic video game is any from a system released prior to the most recent generation by any game manufacturer. By this definition the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3 have moved into the classic realm (replaced by the Wii U, XBoxOne and Playstation 4 respectively). In regard to full-size arcade cabinet games we have, somewhat arbitrarily, chosen games older than 10 years as eligible for classic status.
Who is PRGE? PRGE is operated by an all-volunteer board of rabid video game fans. In addition to our board, PRGE is supported by a small army of awesome volunteers, without whom PRGE would not happen.
How old is PRGE? Our first event was held in 2006.
Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy PRGE believes that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our goal of educating the public about the history of video games. We welcome attendees regardless of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, mental abilities or familial status. Learn more about our committment to inclusiveness by reading our Conduct and Harassment Policy.
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SaturdaySep 28 2024Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace–
CTRL-HWebsiteCTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 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!
Tomorrow
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Started FridaySep 27 2024Portland Retro Gaming Expo Sept 27-29through
Oregon Convention CenterWebsiteAbout Us What is the Portland Retro Gaming Expo? Retro Gaming Expo, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based 501(c)4 non-profit cooperative organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for classic video and arcade games through the presentation of events and conventions that celebrate the historic contribution video games have made and continue to make in popular culture.
Our Goals PRGE seeks to continually improve the quality and depth of our events. It is through events like our annual Expo that we will meet our goals:
Educate Our primary mission is to educate our visitors on the impact that video games have made on our society. Our main methods for doing this are through hands-on interaction with classic games and by hosting speaking engagemments from important figures from video game history.
Preserve The first consumer video games were created over 40 years ago. As years pass and new systems replaced the old, it does not always occur to game manufacturers and owners to preserve examples of their games for the future. PRGE believes that, by demonstrating original game hardware and software in working condition, we provide a clearer example of video game culture through the years and a better experience for our attendees.
Inspire Video games bring together multiple disciplines including mathematics, physics, art, music and drama. It is our belief that by highlighting video games of the past, we will inspire the game creators of the future in all of these areas.
What is a classic video game? Our loose definition of a classic video game is any from a system released prior to the most recent generation by any game manufacturer. By this definition the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and Playstation 3 have moved into the classic realm (replaced by the Wii U, XBoxOne and Playstation 4 respectively). In regard to full-size arcade cabinet games we have, somewhat arbitrarily, chosen games older than 10 years as eligible for classic status.
Who is PRGE? PRGE is operated by an all-volunteer board of rabid video game fans. In addition to our board, PRGE is supported by a small army of awesome volunteers, without whom PRGE would not happen.
How old is PRGE? Our first event was held in 2006.
Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy PRGE believes that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our goal of educating the public about the history of video games. We welcome attendees regardless of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, mental abilities or familial status. Learn more about our committment to inclusiveness by reading our Conduct and Harassment Policy.
Next two weeks
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TuesdayOct 1 2024Startup Open Coffee in the CouveWebsite
Welcome All Founders and Tech Pros
• What we'll do You will drink coffee (and tea for those who are recovering caffeine addicts) and talk with other great founders and companies in our local area.
• What to bring Nada. Just a friendly demeanor and willingness to meet new great founders and talk about your project.
• Important to know This is REALLY not the place you want to come if you are looking for sales leads. This event is a place to meet and share your startup journey and talk about your project. While we appreciate all the members of our community, network marketing and sales reps will find many short unuseful conversations in this crowd. Thanks for understanding.
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Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug)Website
Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month!
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!
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ThursdayOct 3 2024Portland Linux/Unix Group General Monthly Meeting:OpenWISP, an Open Source Network Management System for OpenWrt
WebsiteThere are many commercial wifi access point (AP) controller setups, ie a single management interface to control multiple APs. Until recently there wasn't a FLOSS method of doing this. OpenWISP (https://openwisp.org/) is a modular and programmable Open Source Network Management System for OpenWrt. In this presentation we will go over the simple installation and setup process, including connection to multiple OpenWrt access points.
Bio:
Eldo Varghese is a constant nomad that has settled in Portland as of 3 years ago. Recently turned 40 and looking for more community in his old age. Currently works in an SRE/Devops role at a small non-profit academic journal (https://plos.org). Involved in Linux community in some fashion since 2007, and have used OpenWrt for the past 15 years.
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FridayOct 4 2024Founder Fridays Co-workingWebsite
This Week in Startups listeners, LAUNCH portfolio companies, Founder University alumni, and investors get together in real life with a mix of exclusive and open events to connect the startup community. These events are for founders, by founders — absolutely no service providers or agency owners.
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hacklandia - 48 hours to build cool sh*t!
WebsiteSave the date because the first hacklandia happens this October at the old Portland State University Business Accelerator/new westside UpStart Collective location! You will have the opportunity to come to build an idea you have been thinking about or join a team that will be formed to create over 48 hours.
RSVP here: https://hacklandia.splashthat.com/
Space is limited to 150 RSVPs so don't wait. This event will fill up fast!
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First Fridays @ UpStart Collective (WESTSIDE!)
Website
First Fridays are open to the general startup community and a way to connect with fellow founders, ecosystem partners, and general support orgs. Originally started at UpStart Collective as a way to blow off steam and celebrate the completion of another month in business, First Fridays are now open to all and a very low friction way to meet the community at large.
We typically showcase a founder from our community so keep an eye out for an update soon.
Hope to see you there!!
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SaturdayOct 5 2024Mentorship SaturdaysWebsite
We are both online via the link below and hosted in person thanks to Tech Academy!
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#
Please join one of our community group chats
Slack https://join.slack.com/t/mentorshipsaturdays/shared_invite/zt-1mnjewbt2-rWJfxmqf6_JWtSSk~Svj0w
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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Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX Hackerspace–
CTRL-HWebsiteCTRLH/PDX Hackerspace 2024 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!
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SundayOct 6 2024PDX Code & Coffee @ Albina Press (On Albina Ave)Website
What to Expect:
Please RSVP ahead of time as we only have a limited amount of space.
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee 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.
Venue:
The Venue is Albina Press, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. Check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/9vddcj65
Street Parking is available. The 4 Bus takes you from Downtown to the Historic Mississippi Ave & Albina St.
Agenda:
- 10 AM - Arrival: Find a spot in the back.
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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.
- 1:00 PM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized. Find a social circle or grab a desk and code.
Links:
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/JbGyY3bKTS If this link is down, visit the site below and click on the Discord button! Learn more about Code & Coffee: https://codeandcoffee.org/
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TuesdayOct 8 2024Latino Founders Accelerator Showcase Open HouseWebsite
Nearly ten years ago, we recognized the need for a dedicated space where Latino entrepreneurs could come together to share their experiences in launching and scaling businesses.
Join us at our new home and meet the latest cohort of startups participating in this year's cohort.
2:30 PM Welcome 3:00 PM Latino Founders Accelerator Showcase 5:00 PM Adjourn
Latino Founders is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and success of underserved businesses. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and opportunities to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of our region.
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Portland Geek Dinner - Tigard! (Padnug)Website
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!
====== PADNUG is the developer user group in the Portland, Oregon metro area. We bring together software developers from throughout the area to learn and discuss technologies and techniques for developing on and interacting with Microsoft platforms. We hold monthly meetings featuring amazing presentations on a wide range of topics including Technology Announcements, Architecture, Methodologies, and Developer Experiences.
Join our growing community of developers!
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WednesdayOct 9 2024SIMposium by SIM PortlandWebsite
Announcing the Portland SIMposium: A Premier Event for IT Leaders
Join us at the Portland SIMposium will be held on October 9th at the Hyatt Regency for an unparalleled day dedicated to IT leaders keen on navigating the future of technology and leadership. We are honored to feature Steve Brown, a renowned AI futurist with distinguished experience at Google DeepMind and Intel, as our closing keynote speaker. Dive deep into the race towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its implications for business and society, guided by Steve's expert insights. Network with peers across various sectors and equip your organization for the challenges ahead with the latest tech innovation. Secure your spot now at simposium.org and be part of
Why Attend?
The Portland SIMPosium is more than just an event; it's a platform where IT leaders from diverse sectors converge to share insights, challenges, and successes. This gathering is dedicated to those who are eager to lead their organizations through the tech-driven future, ensuring you leave with valuable connections and knowledge that can significantly influence your professional journey.
What to Expect?
Exclusive Keynote on AGI: Engage with Steve Brown as he unveils the path to artificial general intelligence, offering a glimpse into the future of technology and its impact on our lives and work.
Unparalleled Networking: Connect with leading IT Leaders, fostering a robust network of professionals who are shaping the future of technology.
Actionable Insights: Gain practical knowledge and strategies from the forefront of IT innovation to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
Leadership Growth: Elevate your leadership skills and organizational impact with cutting-edge tools and insights presented throughout the day.
Comprehensive Catering: Enjoy a full day of catered meals, starting with breakfast and a midday lunch and culminating in an elegant evening reception.
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Startup Conversations in the CouveWebsite
Our Guest Speaker is Calvin Walsh of Unity Foods After graduating from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Political Science, Calvin worked for many different Candidates and elected officials from City Council to Congressional Representatives on political issues, elections, and legislative policy in many different States.
In 2012 he founded Unity Foods LLC, an Oregon-based food distribution business that focus on delivering the worlds best foodservice products to independent restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.
Committed to social and economic equality, Calvin volunteers his time to many different local and national organizations.
About North Bank Innovations North Bank Innovations is an organization based in Southwest Washington, committed to building a thriving ecosystem that helps early-stage startups.
About the Startup Conversations Event Each month we host a local founder who will give a short presentation about their company. They will focus on how it all got started, where they are today, and their plans for the future including the challenges they face to make their goals happen.
Following the presentation our host, Dave Barcos will dig into the founder's background, the company's story, and other observations. After the interview, we will have an audience Q&A session to help attendees ask direct questions of the presenter. It has proven to be a great format to catalyze the local founders and the startups in the region. You won't want to miss it.
For more details on other North Bank events check our event calendar at https://www.northbankinnovations.org/events
Please note, that we encourage genuine networking, not hunting for sales or leads. If you are genuinely starting or working with a startup, this is the right crowd for you. Thanks for helping us keep it real.
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TiE Oregon - Pitch Club–Website
Why Participate? Pitch Club is an event where entrepreneurs learn the criteria and methods used by real investors to evaluate their venture as a potential investment. This is done by recreating a typical investor meeting where a few companies pitch and receive feedback from TiE Oregon Charter Members. These meetings follow the same basic agenda of an investor meeting with three sections: the pitch, Q&A, and investor discussion & decision.
Who facilitates Pitch Club? Pitch Club is organized by Kari Naone, TiE Oregon Executive Director and led by Tom Kingsley, a TiE Charter Member who is an investor and successful entrepreneur.
What to expect? Please minimally prepare for a 5-minute pitch. If time permits each person could get up to 10 minutes so be prepared for that as well. This can include a slides/ppt that will be presented from your computer. Directly after pitching, Q&A and discussion will take place.
Those who attend pitch club will walk away with a better understanding of what investors look for in a pitch and how to answer the questions possible investor will ask. In addition, each presenter will receive a digital copy of their pitch and feedback from their peers and TiE Charter Members.
Interested in sponsoring Pitch Club - please contact [email protected].
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ThursdayOct 10 2024Pitch LatinoWebsite
What: Giving Latino startup entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the region's growing startup ecosystem, while creating a community supporting Latino founders.
When: October 10th, 2024
5:30 PM Registration 6:00 PM Pitch Latino 8:30 PM Adjourn How: Latino entrepreneurs will get five minutes to pitch to the audience and then three minutes of questions about their ideas.
Who: ideasThis event is organized by Latino Founders a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the growth and success of underserved businesses in the State of Oregon. Our mission is to provide support, resources, and opportunities to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and contribute to the overall economic development of the State of Oregon.
Cost: Tickets are $25, with ALL PROCEEDS from ticket sales going directly to the winners.
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Portland Hardware Meetup @ Loupe | Electrifying Everything!–
LoupeWebsiteRecharge at our eighth Portland Hardware Meetup, this time hosted by Loupe. Our speakers will be several local companies that are leading the clean energy movement in their respective industries and will share their perspectives on the unique ways electrification is transforming the future of mobility. Whether you’re a professional, a hobbyist, or just passionate about clean tech, join us to hear from our guest speakers, network, or share what’s on your desk.
We have a great group of guest speakers talking about electric boats, bikes, and self-balancing motorcycles:
Charles Steinbeck is the Co-founder of Photon Marine, a company pursuing a mission of sustainability and port revitalization through building the world’s most powerful and intelligent electric outboard motor system, tailored to commercial boat fleets.
Alex Xu is the Head of Design for VVolt, an e-bike company that aims to transform urban mobility by introducing innovative electric micromobility vehicles that are accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for everyone.
Daniel Kim is the CEO & Founder of Lit Motors, a company dedicated to developing groundbreaking self-balancing tech. Lit Motors was founded to make personal transportation safer and more exciting. Combining the best of both worlds, our Autonomous-Balancing Electric Vehicle (AEV) integrates the freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and comfort of a car.
Agenda:
6:00-6:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
6:30-6:40 - Welcome and introduction
6:40-7:00 - Guest speaker #1 with audience Q+A
7:00-7:20 - Guest speaker #2 with audience Q+A
7:20-7:40 - Guest speaker #3 with audience Q+A
7:40-8:00p - Community open mic: Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.
8:00-9:00p - Mix + mingle
Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections, share ideas, and get 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.