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MondayNov 10 2025Dorkbot: November EditionWebsite
People doing strange things with electricity! Along with the usual freewheeling chaos, the quick talks continue this month with Daniel Temkin, author of the new book "Forty-four Esolangs: The Art of Esoteric Code":
"Software art is widely accepted, but can programming languages themselves be art? The new book Forty-Four Esolangs makes this argument, collecting work by a single artist who poses code as prayer to the Greek gods, patterns of empty folders, or typed in tandem by two programmers, the rhythm and synchrony of their typing determining commands. Temkin will share projects from the book in the context of thirty plus years of esolangs, showing the poetic possibilities of this medium.”
DorkbotPDX is a relaxed, informal show-and-tell for electronic artists, circuit designers, microcontroller programmers, retro computing enthusiasts, video game designers, digital archaeologists, and mod synth gearheads in Portland, Oregon.
Bring your electronic wonders, monsters, and works-in-progress for others to see, or come see what others have been working on! Whether it's code or circuits, electronic creativity of all sorts is welcome here.
Table space with power will be available for project show-and-tell; we'll have a table for drinks and snacks, feel free to contribute to the communal cache/BYOB. The Free cart is back, take or leave some components (don’t leave TOO much, if you have big stuff, maybe check the Discord/mailing list to see if anyone is interested in taking it first!)
Info and links to our Discord and other social channels are at https://dorkbotpdx.org
Next two weeks
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WednesdayNov 12 2025You've got an idea for a startup. Here's how to know if it's worth pursuing.Website
Doors open at 5:15pm. We start at 5:30pm
About this workshop
The foundation of a successful startup is a good idea, but most founders struggle to characterize the strength of their startup idea. As a result, many founders invest their time, money and effort only to build something nobody cares about. If only founders could get a specific, actionable signal sooner.
To overcome this challenge, Nascent methodology enables founders to evaluate data from discovery interviews and quantify a startup idea in dollars ($). Ultimately, founders are able to decide within seconds whether to stop the project or continue iterating.
This workshop is ideal for founders of startups with no customers (i.e., idea-stage startups). You'll walk through a case study of a founder who applied Nascent methodology to their startup idea. If you find the methodology compelling, then you can join our January cohort and apply it to your own startup idea.
In this workshop, we'll use a case study to teach you to:
Identify People in Pain — potential customers who are actively struggling with a problem
Quantify the Pain in Dollars ($) — to assess how much value you could create by solving the problem
Avoid wasting time on ideas that are unlikely to be successful
Make decisions with minimal data (i.e., despite having few or no customers)
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ThursdayNov 13 2025Portland SIMposium 2025Website
Get ready for a full day of insights, innovation, and connection at Portland SIMposium 2025! Join CIOs, CISOs, and technology executives from across the Pacific Northwest for an immersive day of learning, leadership, and networking — including the 2025 Oregon CIO & CISO Awards Celebration.
📍 Hilton Portland Downtown 📅 Thursday, November 13 | 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
What to Expect Mainstage & Keynotes
The New Frontlines: What’s Next for Cyber Defense Presented by Palo Alto Networks — Strategies to stay ahead of AI-powered threats.
Charting a Path Forward for Oregon’s Tech Sector: Economic, AI, and Workforce Trends Featuring leaders from Nike, Business Oregon, TAO, and ChEmpower — shaping the future of Oregon’s innovation economy.
Breakout Sessions
Leading Forward: The CIO Playbook for the Next Era Redefining the modern CIO’s skillset for 2030.
The Power of Connection: Leadership & Influence Exploring how authentic relationships accelerate success.
The GenAI Shift — From Experiments to Enterprise Impact Real-world success stories of scaling Generative AI responsibly.
Trust by Design: The New Playbook for AI Governance Building trust as the foundation for innovation.
Sponsored Learning & Panels Hear from leading innovators including BPM, Tanium, Dualboot Partners, SailPoint, Horizon3.ai, and Radware, sharing insights on security, AI transformation, and operational excellence.
Networking Reception & Awards Presentation Cap off the day by celebrating Oregon’s technology leaders at our CIO and CISO of the Year Awards, followed by food, drinks, and great conversation.
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From Invisible to Unmissable: How to Position Yourself for Career Success–
VirtualWebsiteIn today’s competitive market, having skills and experience isn’t enough. Whether you’re searching for your next role or looking to advance where you are, you need to clearly articulate what makes you different and valuable.
In this talk, you’ll learn how to identify your unique professional patterns, position yourself strategically in your market, and communicate your value in ways that make you the obvious choice - not just a qualified candidate. Drawing on work with professionals from entry-level to C-suite, this session will show you how to move from being overlooked to being unmissable.
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FridayNov 14 2025Tech Talk | Safety & Deception: The Impact on Accessibility with Todd LibbyWebsite
How safe is the web for all users and where does design cross the line into deception? From misleading prompts to confusing layouts, deceptive patterns can quietly compromise both user trust and accessibility.
Join Todd Libby, a seasoned web developer and accessibility advocate with 25 years of experience, as he examines how deceptive design practices affect digital safety and inclusion. Drawing from his extensive background in accessibility, Todd sheds light on how small design choices can create big barriers for people with disabilities.
In this session, Todd will explore real examples of deceptive design, discuss their ethical and accessibility implications, and offer practical guidance for building safer, more transparent online experiences.
Join us for this live Tech Talk on Friday, November 14 at 1 PM PST | 3 PM CST | 4 PM EST.
Whether you’re a designer, developer, or simply curious about ethical tech, this talk will encourage you to think critically about the balance between persuasion, safety, and accessibility in digital spaces.
Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement toward a more honest and inclusive web.
RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/techacademy/events/
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SundayNov 16 2025Portland 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 November 16th, 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!
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TuesdayNov 18 2025Open for Business: How Open Digital Platforms Fuel Innovation and ProfitabilityWebsite
This is an Umbraco community event for technologists and business folks exploring how openness is a growth strategy.
We'll be joined by Mats Persson, the CEO of Umbraco, one of the world’s most trusted open-source platforms for content management, for a conversation about how openness isn’t just a technical choice but a strategy for innovation and growth.
There will be some great discussions about how open and extensible platforms give a competitive edge, how collaborative communities drive innovation, and how designing systems for adaptation is a way of future-proofing in the current economic landscape where so much is changing so fast.
There will also be some fun, themed wine pairings at this event, curated by the folks at Pairings Portland.
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WednesdayNov 19 2025Portland AI Engineers November MeetingWebsite
This month we will have in depth technical presentations from AI builders looking for feedback and diverse perspectives our amazing community can always be counted on for.
Schedule:
5:00 - 5:30: Snacks and networking 5:30 - 6:30: Presentations 6:30 - 7:00: Wrap up and networking
Presenters
Sam Keen
Description The fundamentals of memory in agentic systems. In this presentation, Sam will start with defining the problem memory solves for LLM based agentic systems. We will then look behind the curtain to examine an example of implementing memory in a pragmatic manner. From there we will discover how this enhances the system overall and see how an LLM, with few guardrails, leverages this new capability.
Presenter 2 (This could be you!)
Description: We have an additional slot available, reach out to [email protected] if you are interested.
Get involved:
Present your work at a future event: Email us at [email protected] to discuss sharing your project or insights Provide feedback: Help shape our community by sharing your ideas and suggestions Sponsor an event: Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities For more information and to join our community, visit portlandai.engineer
Thank you to our amazing sponsors
Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) Silicon Florist AlteredCraft O'Reilly Instrument
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ThursdayNov 20 2025Startup AMA
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VirtualWebsiteGot questions…? I've got answers. Probably. Or maybe an "I don't know. But let's find out." Either way, I'll be holding a live AMA session to help you navigate the startup world, prepare for 2026, or simply get some insights on Portland, Oregon.
Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0).
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Portland Python User Group Meetup
WebsiteEvent Agenda:
There will be a main talk between 30 minutes to 1 hour followed by optional lighting talks.
Main Talk by Michelle Bird:
Surviving the Snake Pit: How to Spot Threats, Read the Room, and Keep Your Job
A workplace survival guide for smart people who’ve been burned before. Ever worked somewhere that felt more like politics than teamwork? This talk is for professionals who’ve been punished for being too honest, too capable, or simply too observant. You’ll learn how to recognize dysfunctional power dynamics, decode unspoken cues in meetings, and protect your reputation without losing your integrity.
Through humor, real-world examples, and “Snake Pit Bingo,” you’ll walk away with practical tools to read the room like a strategist, speak up without self-sabotage, and thrive even in ego-driven environments. Because you’re not paranoid — you’re perceptive.
Lightning Talks:
Lightning talks are talks up to 5 minutes in length on any topic that might interest other Python people. See PyCon’s Lightning Talks description for more details.
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Out in Tech - Demos & Drinks–
KilnWebsiteSip, snack, and slay... LGBTQ+ tech demos with plenty of sparkle ✨
What to expect ✨ 4 fabulous demos from your LGBTQ+ tech community 💻🏳️🌈, each 10–15 minutes with Q&A. After that, snacks 🥨, drinks 🍷🥤, and plenty of sparkle. Allies welcome, too 💕.
Schedule ⏰ - 6:00p — Doors and check-in 🚪 - 6:30p — Demos begin (10–15 min each + Q&A) 🎤 - 7:30p — Drinks, snacks, and mingling 🍻 - 9:00p — Close 🌙
Apply to demo 🎬 Got something fierce to show? Tell us what you’re building and why it slays 💅. Email us at [email protected]
Food & drink 🍽️ Beer 🍺, wine 🍷, and non-alcoholic options 🧃. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol 🪪.
Food available at the food cart pod next door!
Photos 📸 Event photos may be taken by OIT staff. If you’d prefer not to appear, let us know when you arrive 🙅♂️🙅♀️.
House rules 📖 - We follow the OIT Code of Conduct: outintech.com/conduct 🌐 - Be kind 💜. Ask before photos 🙋. - If you feel unsafe, find an organizer wearing an OIT shirt 👕.
Get involved 🌈 - Volunteer with OIT PDX:[email protected] - Join the community: outintech.com/join - IG/Twitter: @outintech
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BSD Pizza NightWebsite
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.
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FridayNov 21 2025OHSU AI Research Summit 2025Website
OHSU’s inaugural AI Summit, hosted by CBDS, BME and the Knight Cancer Institute, will showcase the institution’s cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence across all missions and disciplines. This event brings together innovators, leaders, and learners from all corners of OHSU to explore current research, resources, real-world applications, and new ideas in AI. Join us on November 21, 2025 in the KCRB Auditorium. This event brings together innovators, leaders, and learners from all corners of OHSU to explore current research, resources, real-world applications, and new ideas in AI.
Highlights of the summit include:
Engaging presentations on developing and applying AI to address critical clinical challenges and unmet needs. Free registration for all attendees. Poster session and lightning talks where trainees and early-career investigators can share their pioneering AI-driven research (abstract submissions are due November 1st). Opportunities to connect over lunch and a closing dinner reception.
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SaturdayNov 22 2025Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs)Website
Details
What to Expect:
Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, 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. Still uncertain? Let's chat on Discord!
Venue:
The Venue is at Capital One Café, who is graciously allowing us to host a space. WIFI, power outlets Recommended Parking: Smart Park, $7 all day https://www.portland.gov/transportation/parking/smartpark
Coffee:
Capital One Café has drip coffee and fixings available for it
Agenda:
10 AM - Arrival: Head to the top by the glass rooms 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. 12:30 AM - Wrapping Up: You can stay longer, but we'll officially be done! We usually grab lunch as a group at near by food carts
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Lippman Co. Holiday Pop Up Market
Get a head start on your Holiday shopping and support your local artists at the Lippman Co. Holiday Pop Up Market! Unique gifts, Clown entertainment and Live portraits! See you there!