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FridayMar 7 2025Startup Cafe @ The HubWebsite
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 / Supercharge your Business Plan with AI
- 11a - 12p - Workshop 2 / Demystifying Pitch Decks (hands-on workshop)
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Tech Talk: What Recruiters Really Look for in a Resume and InterviewWebsite
Stand out in today’s competitive job market by learning exactly what recruiters seek in candidates. In this insightful session, you'll discover the key elements of a strong resume, how to craft compelling interview responses, and common pitfalls to avoid during the hiring process.
Join us on Friday, March 07, at 1 PM PT | 3 PM CT | 4 PM ET for expert advice that will help you position yourself as a top candidate and land your next opportunity with confidence.
Reserve your spot now and take the next step in your career!
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March 7: The Secrets of Computers: How They Really Work with Erik GrossWebsite
Curious about the magic behind computers?
Join us on March 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET for a fascinating live event: The Secrets of Computers: How They Really Work.
Hosted by Erik Gross, Senior Software Developer and Co-Founder of The Tech Academy, this free event will reveal the inner workings of computers in a way that's easy to understand.
From the fundamental principles to the cutting-edge technologies powering our devices, Erik will demystify the systems that keep our digital world running.
Whether you're looking to deepen your tech knowledge or are simply intrigued by how computers function, this session will provide valuable insights for everyone.
This is your chance to explore the powerful world of computing like never before.
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First Friday @ UpStart Collective (eastside)
WebsiteFirst Friday started as a way for UpStart Collective members to come together over happy hour to toast making it through another month as a founder. Over the months, we began opening it up to the broader community and have since made it a regular occurrence to focus on founders, the journey, and celebrate those that make Portland's startup ecosystem so incredible.
This month we are celebrating the close of Black History Month (since we didn't do a Feb First Friday) and the opening of Women's History Month. Come hang out and learn more about the UpStart Collective, meet the founders, and raise a glass to these critical entrepreneurs who make up this incredible ecosystem!
When you come to the building, enter on the Stark St. side and press #2505 on the door pad. The elevator will be unlocked to take you to the 7th floor.
Tomorrow
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SaturdayMar 8 2025Women Who DareWebsite
Join us on International Women's Day to Women Who Dare next Saturday, Mar 8, at Venetian Hillsboro, to celebrate the fearless women who have dared to break barriers to become their authentic self. All genders are welcome. Agenda includes inspiring stories, panel discussion/Q&A and intentional networking. Part of the proceeds get donated to two nonprofit organizations: Clackamas Women's Services and Xcelerate Women.
Mar 8, 2025 @ Venetian Hillsboro, 253 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Registration: https://women-who-dare.eventbrite.com/
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Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX HackerspaceWebsite
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!
Next two weeks
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TuesdayMar 11 2025Portland Power Platform Virtual MeetupWebsite
The Portland Power Platform User Group is a community of people excited about the Power Platform tools: Power Apps, Automate, BI, and Copilot Studio. 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 custom apps and process automation for your business needs.
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 the Power Platform.
Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you!
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Startup founders: Where are they now…?
Website
Remember that amazing founder you saw on stage a few years ago? Where are they now? We want you to know.
That's why Built Oregon, Pitch Black, Pitch Latino, PIE, and Vanport Studio are partnering to celebrate women founders from our programs by learning more about the journeys of our alums since we last saw them on stage — even if that journey no longer involves startups.
Join us for an evening of fireside chats hosted by PIE mentor and community organizer Cami Kaos as we all get up to date on the latest and greatest from founders in our community.
Thanks to Prosper Portland for sponsoring.
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited. Only registered attendees will be admitted.
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Portland Unison Programmers–
NedSpaceThe first meeting of the Portland Unison Programmers. Join us regardless of your experience with Unison or programming. We'll meet people and discuss things that interest us about Unison or projects we'd like to work on. Everyone is welcome!
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WednesdayMar 12 2025Startup Conversations in the CouveWebsite
Jonathan Evans is the maverick entrepreneur who saw drones before they were cool. As the cofounder of Skyward—a leader in drone operations—and KinectAir, he’s been at the forefront of integrating aerial technology into our everyday world. Jonathan’s knack for spotting opportunities in uncharted territory has made him a pivotal figure in reshaping airspace management and redefining how we capture and use aerial data. He isn’t just following trends; he’s challenging the status quo, turning complex problems into innovative solutions that literally lift off the ground. 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 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. 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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ThursdayMar 13 2025Your Startup Idea Lab --> Flyway w/ Sungjoon Steve WonWebsite
As a founder or entrepreneur starting a new venture, validating your early-stage idea can be challenging. Getting relevant feedback and understanding key considerations is crucial, especially for first-time founders.
That's why Be01 built Flyway - a tool to help founders, entrepreneurs, and idea builders brainstorm, validate, and strengthen early business or product ideas. It helps evaluate each idea across dimensions like market viability, feasibility, and profitability, while providing guidance to navigate the early exploration phase. It's a resource to aid those looking to start new ventures and to support the community of builders.
Come join the meet up to
- Get a live demo and early access to Flyway
- Q&A
- Come check it out
Flyway has been in closed beta and recently began expanding to more founders who can benefit from the tool.
Flyway founder Sungjoon Steve Won has helped bring new products to life, from startups to larger companies such as Coda, Microsoft, and Samsung. Steve is currently running Be01, a software studio focused on creating better tools for ideas and idea builders.
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MergePHP (PHPDX)–
onlineWebsiteMergePHP meets the second Thursday of every month at 16:00 Pacific
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DataPDX presents "AI Governance: Controls, Regulations, Vendors and Agents" with Sunil Soares, CEO of YDCWebsite
Session Synopsis
AI Governance involves managing the trade-offs between innovation and risk management for artificial intelligence. This session will cover the following topics based on Sunil Soares’ books on AI Governance:
Agentic AI Governance – Best practices to implement governance within the context of Human-out-of-the-Loop.
People – Emerging roles and groups, such as the AI executive sponsor, AI governance leader, AI oversight board, AI steward, and AI center of excellence.
Process – 13 components and 100+ controls for AI governance.
Technology – Reference architecture to support AI governance including tools and vendors.
Regulations – Mappings of controls to regulations such as the EU AI Act.
Industry Standards – Mappings of controls to industry standards such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, OWASP Top 10 LLM and MITRE ATLAS.
Sunil Soares, Private Equity Exit/IAPP AIGP
Speaker Bio
Sunil Soares is the Founder and CEO of YDC, focused on AI Governance. Prior to this role, Sunil was the Founder and CEO of Information Asset, a data management firm, which he sold to private equity.
Sunil is the author of 12 books on data management and AI governance, including The IBM Data Governance Unified Process, Selling Information Governance to the Business, Big Data Governance, Data Governance Tools, Data Governance Guide for BCBS 239 and DFAST Compliance, The Chief Data Officer Handbook for Data Governance, and AI Governance. In the past, Sunil also worked as an auditor at PwC and as a management consultant at Booz and Company. Sunil was a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Sunil also holds the Artificial Intelligence Governance Practitioner (AIGP) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He has also successfully completed the IEEE CertifAIedTM Assessor Training for AI ethics assessments.
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Play pool. Talk techWebsite
Details This is a fun networking event to play pool and talk tech. We will have free tables to play on and Happy Hour runs until 6pm. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be great at pool to attend!
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Tech Talent Pool: Play pool. Talk techWebsite
This is a fun networking event to play pool and talk tech. We will have free tables to play on and Happy Hour runs until 6pm. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be great at pool to attend!
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Using AI in Your Job Search–Website
Join us for an insightful panel discussion co-hosted by True Calling Recruitment (powered by HR Annie) and AI Portland. This event will provide actionable tips, best practices, and expert advice on how AI tools can elevate your job search strategy.
Whether you're actively searching or planning your next move, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge to use AI effectively in your job search. Half of the proceeds from each ticket sale will be donated to Path Home.
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SaturdayMar 15 2025Workparty 2024 Series at CTRLH - PDX HackerspaceWebsite
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!
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SundayMar 16 2025Techies' GameCon at NedSpace (board and video games)–
NedSpaceWebsiteCome 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
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TuesdayMar 18 2025PDXCPP - Monthly MeetupWebsite
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
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WednesdayMar 19 2025Portland Privacy Happy Hour: Get to Know Your Regulators!–
KilnWebsiteYou’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
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Portland Azure User Group
WebsiteThe 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.
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Software Developer Happy HourWebsite
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.
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Cocktails + Code (Portland Ruby Brigade)Website
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.
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ThursdayMar 20 2025Collab with Innovate QA: Talks on Shifting Testing & Appium Mobile AutomationWebsite
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!
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Beers with EngineersWebsite
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!
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Portland Has Skill: Table Recursion. Code Review: Tensort with Kyle BeechlyWebsite
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!
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AI Powered by the People–
VirtualWebsitePortland 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.
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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.