BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171023T211738Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180322T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180322T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171023T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180118T203418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472717 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-project-presentations-event-31518-tickets-3 9199839776] is required to avoid having to manually check-in at the even t *** \;\n \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is excited to announce the launch of Project Presentations Event. Collaboration\, support\, and the ability to clearly communicate about your project are critical factors for succe ss. The brainchild of Nathan Keene and Abeer Eltanawy\, this event is de signed to: \;\n \;\nIntroduce new ideas within our community \; \nFind solutions to project challenges \;\nEncourage networking and c ollaboration \;\nImprove presentation skills \;\nCreate access to mentors \;\nProvide a safe space to learn and grow \;\nHelp you ac celerate your project \;\n \;\nWho is it for? \;\n \;\nMembe rs with a coding\, hacking or maker project seeking a supportive audienc e to provide potential solutions to challenges\, constructive questions and feedback. Please apply!. \;\n \;\nMembers with a pet project o n the back burner (or the front one!) who would like to present\, discus s and gain traction? Come on out and share it! \;\n \;\nFolks int erested in hearing about innovative projects and providing helpful audie nce feedback. Join us! \;\n \;\nHow does it work? \;\n \;\nH ere’s the scoop: \;\nThe event starts with 15 minutes of networking. We will also encourage you to reconvene informally at the end. \;\n3 projects will be selected for presentation. \;\n \;\nEach project presenter has a total of 20 minutes for their project (10 minutes to pre sent\, 10 minutes for brainstorming challenge solutions and receiving fe edback). Presentations will be timed. \;\n \;\nPresenters have the option of a free one hour presentation coaching session with Tambre Lei ghn\, a certified high performance coach who specializes in training exp erts in the medical\, research\, and technology sectors to present power fully and with ease. \;\n \;\nHow do I apply to present? \;\n& #13\;\nRegister for the event by selecting the “Presenter” ticket type b y February 12th\, 2018. \;\nWe will notify selected presenters by ema il on February 16th\, 2018. \;\n \;\nWhat if I want to attend but not present? \;\n \;\nRegister for the event by selecting the “Ge neral Admission” ticket type. \;\n \;\nWhat if I have more questio ns? \;\n \;\nPlease email hello@pdxwit.org for more information or with any questions. \;\n \;\n \;\nWe look forward to making t his a successful evening for the presenters and the audience. \;\n 3\;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30 PM: Door open \;\n \;\n5:35 PM: I ntroduction \;\n \;\n5:45 PM: Refreshments/Networking \;\n \ ;\n6:00 PM: Presentation 1 \;\n \;\n6:20 PM: Presentation 2 \;\ n \;\n6:40 PM: Presentation 3 \;\n \;\n7:00 PM: Recap/Feedback/ Announcements \;\n \;\n7:10 PM: Networking \;\n \;\n7:30 PM: Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\nEvent FAQ: \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restrooms? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \;\n 3\;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \;\nA: Yes \; \n \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \;\nA: N o onsite parking\, there is a Star Park behind the office and parking is $2/hr. \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \;\n \;\n A: There is an indoor bike rack that can be used. \;\n \;\nQ: Shou ld I consider using public transportation? \;\n \;\nA: Finding par king near the office is not difficult\, but it is not free - we recommen d attendees use public transportation if that is what’s best for them.&# 13\;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n \;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-pr ofit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in te ch community by offering educational programs\, partnerships\, mentorshi ps\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environme nt for current and potential women in tech\, all of whom are committed t o helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step t owards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\nOur events are inclusive. All people who support our purpose are welcome.&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: portland or\, networking\, Science & Tech\, women in tec h\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472717 URL:http://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Project Presentation Event LOCATION:Opal: 1060 NW 9th Ave.\, Portland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR