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  • Tuesday
    Mar 19 2024
    Rad Workday brought to you by Oregon Techworks Association

    Radious Workspace

    You’re invited to a pop-up coworking day brought to you by Oregon Techworks Association. During the event there’ll be coworking areas for togetherness, breakout rooms for private conversations or calls, and of course, a delicious lunch.

    Stop by for an hour or two or stay the whole day. But make sure to reserve your spot - seats are limited!

    Join us for an interactive debate about work location policies for your team, and how different models can affect productivity, culture, and engagement. We’ll hear from folks with differing views about these topics and it’ll be sure to be a lively conversation!

    Website
  • State of Oregon Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
    free

    Online

    This council is established by Governor Kotek's Executive Order 23-26 to recommend an action plan to guide awareness, education, and usage of artificial intelligence in state government that aligns with the state's policies, goals and values and support public servants to deliver customer service more efficiently and effectively. This is a governor ordered council.

    Website
  • Hardware Happy Hour Portland
    free

    Bye and Bye

    Hardware Happy Hour is an informal way to socialize, show off your projects, and talk about the world of hardware.

    At Hardware Happy Hour Portland we welcome anyone interested in any kind of hardware from beginner to expert: Arduino DIYers, engineers, hardware start up founders, e-textile experimenters, LED-curious folks, 3D printing enthusiasts or robotics geeks.

    If you're working on something even vaguely related please do bring it along. No presentations, no pitch decks, just projects and conversation. Join us and nerd out about electronics!

    We have a nerdy sticker and swag swap box for members of this meetup so if you have any stickers or small items like pens or socks to donate to our little collection please bring it along.

    We will be meeting on the outdoor tables out the back of the Bye & Bye on Alberta.

    Website

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  • Wednesday
    Mar 20 2024
    Demolicious - March 2024
    free

    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: https://forms.gle/sx81RaT6Nuqj9sWR7. 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 number to text and vote for their favorite one. The one with the most votes will go home with the Demolicious Championship belt.

    The belt is not for you to keep as you will have to come back and "defend" it. However, you will be allowed to put your startup sticker (if applicable) on the belt for all to see and to live on forever in infamy!

    We will post the projects/companies that will be pitching a week prior to the event. Which means you have until then to fill out the form.

    Will you be the next founder to pitch!?!

    Website
  • Thursday
    Mar 21 2024
    Beers with Engineers
    free beer

    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
  • BSD Pizza Night

    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 22 2024
    AI Weekly Chat

    Google Hangouts

    AI Weekly Chat Friday, March 22 · 10:00 – 10:30am Time zone: America/Los_Angeles Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sdp-osqp-tfz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 386-753-7897‬ PIN: ‪262 631 499‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/sdp-osqp-tfz?pin=9169932148635

    Website
  • Tuesday
    Mar 26 2024
    founder.coffee
    free

    This month we are back at Taborspace. It's been nearly 5 years since we held a meetup in this space so we decided to come back.

    We will do our best to provide some signage so people can identify the group more easily. We've heard you and know that it's a bit awkward to ask, "Are you here for the meetup!" when there's nothing to identify the group.

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

    See you there! 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!

    Website
  • Magnet - A Different Kind Of Networking
    free

    UpStart Collective

    What if the person who could further your career was already looking for you?

    What if a room full of people knew exactly the insight you sought?

    What if your knowledge could be someone else’s Eureka moment?

    Welcome to Magnet. Where you can let your net...work.

    Here's how it works. At the event, you write down on a sheet of paper something you need help with (aka "your ask") and tape it on the wall, for example:

    I need a literary agent.

    I need to chat with someone who has started a technology incubator.

    I need to connect with someone at GOOD Magazine.

    I need to hire a web developer capable of setting up a digital sales platform.

    Does anyone have any contacts in Prague?

    Does anyone know a good personal trainer?

    Does anyone know how I can play a round at Augusta National Golf Club?

    It can be anything!

    Each sheet will have a unique number associated with it: (1, 2, 3, etc). You’ll have a name tag with that same number.

    Everyone’s task will be to look at the board of opportunities and select at least 3 people you’d like to connect with, in whatever capacity.

    How do you connect with them? You write your name and "sheet number" on a Post-It note and slap it on their sheet.

    Website
  • 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.

    Follow @PDXRainSec on Twitter for last minute updates.

    Because COVID-19 still presents significant risk to some members of our community, we ask that you observe the following and make your own risk assessment decision regarding your attendance:

    • If outdoor seating is available and weather permits, we will be outside.
    • If you are feeling sick, stay home!
    • If you've had a recent COVID exposure, stay home!
    • If you are not vaccinated, stay home!
    • If you are otherwise considered high risk for COVID, please stay home until you feel it is safe to gather in large groups (20-40 people). We don't want to be the cause of anyone's illness or death.

    You can also find us on Meetup.com and Google Groups.

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

    Website
  • Thursday
    Mar 28 2024
    Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking
    through
    Virtual

    Join us for an insightful panel discussion at the next Portland Design Thinkers event, exploring Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking.

    As a design-thinker, you might often find yourself collaborating with individuals who may not fully understand the value of your approach. How do you effectively advocate for design thinking and demonstrate its impact on your projects and organization? Learn from seasoned experts on how to thrive (or survive) in a dynamic, multi-function workplace. Whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out, bring your questions and gain valuable strategies to adapt, innovate, and lead.

    Meet the panel:

    Shashi Jain: Shashi Jain is a Technologist, Entrepreneur, and Teacher who believes in the power of deep-tech literacy and youth entrepreneurship. He began his journey at Intel incubating frontier technology into new business models, with partners. Over the course of 24 years, he’s delivered concepts in AI, the Internet of Things, Mixed Reality, Space, Healthcare, Additive Manufacturing, and Blockchain. He’s been mentor to deep tech startups (orbital observation, silicon photonics) and has sponsored translational research in AI for Space applications with NASA Frontier Development Lab. He currently serves as Principal at the Portland Seed Fund, advising and evaluating deep tech startups. When he’s not dreaming about quantum computers and neuroscience (in space), you’ll find him teaching innovation and entrepreneurship to high school students through TiE Young Entrepreneurs and serving on the Board of Directors at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Shashi is also the author of “Creating Unstoppable Innovation” (coming in 2024)

    Jamie Sherman: Jamie Sherman, PhD is a cultural anthropologist and user experience researcher. She has been working in the technology and UX space since 2012 when she was fortunate to join Intel, working on a range of existing and emerging technologies from virtual reality to gaming, content creation, and AI. Today she is Principal UX Researcher at ESRI focusing the UX of data and analytics in Geographic Information Systems.

    Mike Premi: Mike Premi is an accomplished professional with a track record of success in sales and business development leadership, healthcare product management, and product marketing. With extensive experience in managing clinical trials of new technology solutions and driving global service innovation, Mike has cultivated strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as the VA, American Medical Association, and American Pharmacists Association. His contributions extend beyond corporate realms, with multiple patents issued in healthcare software. As a co-founder of a healthcare startup business at Intel, Mike led partnerships with the AMA and APhA, resulting in the acquisition by a market segment leader. Transitioning to his third career, following roles as a US Naval Officer and Intel Business Development Leader, Mike's passion lies in leveraging computer technology to improve lives. He is currently dedicated to enhancing the lives of US Military Veterans through his work with SoldierStrong.org.

    Paul Sorenson: With over 40 years of Human Factors Engineering/UX Research experience and a background that includes roles at Facebook, IBM, Lockheed, Hewlett Packard, and Intel, Paul Sorenson is an expert in user experience research. Specializing in user-centered, mixed-methods research, Paul's recent focus has been hand-held, wearable, and augmented/mixed reality technology and products. His expertise in experimental design, sensory perception, cognition, and human factors engineering has significantly influenced multi-sensory experience research and design.

    Website

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