We look forward to bringing the Portland Microsoft User Groups together including Fabric, Power Platform, and Azure IN PERSON for a lively evening of networking.

Whether you are a new or experienced user, or simply interested in learning more about working with Microsoft's tools and technologies, we'd love to have you join us for food, drinks, and merriment.

The Official Launch Party of Dayo, the app that pays you NOT to use social media. We want to invite the community to celebrate so we are having a FREE 90s Dance Jam with DJ Mighty Moves (social media was invented in 1997) to remember a time before the scroll. Games, fun prizes throughout, and 2 free drinks when you download the app and show a profile to our bar (Bar West). Special thanks to our sponsors Powell's and Altitude Beverages as well as Let It Roll who will be serving food outside the night. Come dance you butt off, while the Dayo app earns you money towards rewards from Rump, JBL, Yeti, Powell's, The North Face, and many more. 18+ welcome.

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.

Come 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

Get ready for rapid fire learning and connections!

​This event is an evening of hands-on discovery and expert insights. This interactive event features our unique “innovation stations” where you’ll rotate through dynamic sessions hosted by leading AI experts. Explore cutting-edge technologies, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and walk away with actionable ideas to implement in your own projects. Don’t miss this chance to experience the future of AI up close.

​6:00 PM – 6:40 P M- ​Networking

​Arrive early, grab refreshments and pizza, and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors.

​6:40 PM – 6:50 PM - ​Opening Remarks & Event Overview

​A brief welcome message, introduction of speakers, our sponsors, and a message about the AAIA Communities.

​6:50 PM – 7:10 PM - ​Keynote Panel: “Meet the experts”

​Just a quick introduction of our panelists for the night before we split up.

​7:10 PM – 7:25 PM - ​Brief Break

​Stretch your legs and prepare for the interactive Innovation Stations.

​7:25 PM – 8:55 PM - ​Innovation Stations (5 Rotations, 15 Minutes Each)

​Rotate through five unique sessions showcasing the latest in AI:

​AI and Robotics Duncan Miller, Rose City Robotics

​Real-World AI Prototyping Andy Rosic, Uninvited

​Building AI Applications Santi Adavani, S2 Labs

​AI in Biotech and Medicine John Harkness, Rewire.ai

​AI in Gaming and Digital Art Ric Neil & Nathan Stahlman, Noctua Interactive

​8:55 PM – 9:00 PM - ​Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways

​Recap main insights, thank participants, and share next steps.

​Tips for Attendees

​Arrive Early: The networking portion starts right at 6:00 PM—come ready to meet new people.

​Engage at the Innovation Stations: Jot down questions and insights during the 15-minute rotations.

​Continue the Conversation: Use social media or email to keep in touch with contacts you make. #aaiaglobal #northbankinno

​For more information on AAIA membership go to www.aaiaglobal.com/portland

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: ​North Bank Innovations www.northbankinnovations.org ​Stoel Rives, LLP https://www.stoel.com/ ​Formos https://www.formos.com

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.

Please join us this Wednesday to hear from Richard Greenwood of Greenwood Mapping who will share insights from his 30-year career, starting as a land surveyor and evolving into a GIS professional specializing in open-source solutions. He has developed and supported more than a dozen County-focused MapServers in Idaho and Wyoming. These online maps are powered by his custom web mapping platform, built on MapServer, OpenLayers, and PostGIS. The maps provide public access to geographic data and legal documents, and are essential tools supporting county tax assessors, treasurers, and clerks in their daily work.

We'll have time for a little show and tell right after so bring your apps or works-in-progress and meet other geo-folk :)

Wednesday 2/19 6:30pm | Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR

Please let us know if you'd like to join via Zoom and we can set that up.

Hey, Portlandpreneurs and hackers! Yes it's that time again. Are you ready for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and some new possibility / inspiration? :-) Then Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating women who are shaping the world of AI—and join us together in building a stronger, more vibrant tech and AI community right here in Portland! 📅 When: Thursday December 12th, 6pm-8pm, ( Practical Workshop registration open Monday) 📍 Where: NEDSPACE,Address: 707 SW Washington St #1100, Portland, OR 97205 - Phone: (503) 998-5455 💡 Tickets: It’s totally FREE (because good vibes shouldn’t cost a thing). RSVP now to save your spot—join us, and we’ll see you there! 🌟 What’s Happening:

Amazing Talks: Join us as we learn from local women trailblazing in AI—how they’re innovating, creating, and making waves in industries you didn’t even know AI touched! Hands-On Demos: Join us to get up close and personal with projects that’ll blow your mind. Seriously, this is the kind of tech magic you don’t want to miss. Meaningful Connections: Whether you’re a total newbie, an AI pro, or just curious about what all the buzz is about, join us and find your people. Bring your questions, ideas, and maybe even your best AI puns. 😉 💡 Special Highlights:

This event is lovingly shaped by the incredible Rebecca Bauman with input from Sce Pike. Rebecca is our new Portland Chapter co-organizer, and this themed event was her brainchild! 🎉 Inspired by a similar event in Seattle, we took Rebecca’s vision and ran with it. Please give her a warm welcome—we’re beyond excited to see her energy and leadership make waves in Portland’s tech scene. Rebecca and Faris (Nedspace) have something else brewing: we’re planning a brand-new lunchtime tech mixer event for Portland (AI-focused but exploring divergent verticals). Got ideas? Want to collaborate? Join us and stop by for a chat—we’re all ears and can’t wait to hear your thoughts. I will be working you all with a clipboard on what outcomes you might look for and the event will be open to all egardless of tech or vocation. OUR FIRST FREE WORKSHOP TALK FOR YOU!::"Prompt MVP's: Conversations with your ideas" (30 minute practical) - Surj Patel. We’re dreaming up a hands-on workshop SERIES designed to be entirely pragmatic, aimed at two tiers: 1) Experienced coders looking to build functional AI apps in just a few minutes (yes, a few minutes—check out clov.ing) and 2) Business exec beginners ready to dive into AI tinkering to use AI to craft their career and day-to-day. These may be at the lunchtime session according to demand.We want these workshops to be accessible—free or under $50—and packed with real-world value. Do you have ideas, feedback, timing suggestions (Evenings suck for learning), or want to collaborate? Teach? Sponsor? Let us know! I’ll be working a clipboard that evening while we talk. 🌍 Who’s It For? Literally everyone! If you’ve got a spark of curiosity about AI or just want to hang out with some of Portland’s smartest and most creative minds, join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Let’s celebrate women in AI, make new friends, and geek out over the amazing future we’re building together. 🛑 A Quick Note from Me: I missed the last event—so sorry about that! My new responsibilities with the federal government had me whisked away to Washington, D.C., on the same day. But I’m here now, and I’m so excited to reconnect. Join us and let’s make this event amazing! This isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of curiosity, innovation, and community, brought to you by AI Tinkerers Portland. We’re all about sharing ideas, learning from each other, and having fun while we’re at it. 💫 Don’t wait—join us and get ready for an unforgettable evening. See you there! 🎉

Join the Portland ASW User Group's Kick-Off Part at Lucky Labs in NW on Thursday, January 23rd from 6-9 pm.

Location: Private room at Lucky Labs NW! Food: Pizza & Salads provided! Drinks: Drink ticket provided!

Agenda: Networking & Food/Drinks AWS User Group Updates for 2025 w/ Emily Soward, AI Security & Privacy Technology Leader @ AWS re:Invent Recap w/ Andrew Kalik Director, Data Engineering @ NBCUniversal Tech Talk & Group Discussion w/ TBD Next event: Tech Talk?!

We are excited to be back for 2025! If you or someone you know would like to give a tech talk or presentation at any point in the coming year, please reach out to us.

Join our slack channel: https://join.slack.com/t/awsportlandusergroup/shared_invite/zt-2x5s7rxp3-Rizg87INFOQZjZzCZRxlDQ

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.

Get ready to kick off the holidays with a night of gaming and good vibes! Join us 11 floors up at NedSpace for an exciting mix of eSports, classic board games, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for connecting with fellow gamers and enthusiasts.

Whether you're here to dominate in competitive video games, enjoy some nostalgic board game fun, or just chill with friends, there's something for everyone.

Highlights:

• eSports Stations: Bring your laptops & consoles and jack-in on the ultra-wide monitor setups in our Web & Interactive and Code Lab rooms. Parallel play or let’s pick a game & co-op.
• Board Games: A variety of classics and new favorites to keep the fun rolling. A game of Catan anyone?
• Chill Vibes: LED-lit rooms, cozy social spaces, and killer night views of metro pdx to make it a night to remember. Bring your crew or come solo — open invite to all, this is your chance to level up your holiday season!

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.

Join us at our latest demo night where you can show off your Unreal Engine project and get feedback from your peers in a casual setting. Everything from prototypes and experiments to games and simulations are welcome.

If you are planning to demo a project, please bring your own hardware and let us know about your project when you RSVP.

Don't have a project to show? Never used Unreal Engine before? That's fine, too! This is a great opportunity to see what local developers are creating and get a taste of what Unreal can do.Please note the new venue location!

Parking Information

Street parking is $2.40/hr in ParkingKitty designated areas. Most street parking nearby is max 2 hours. There is a very limited amount of 5 hour street parking along SW Naito Pkwy There are a handful of parking lots within 3 blocks, none of these will be validated (including the lot attached to the building). They are circled in this photo The Smart Park garage on 3rd & Alder IS CLOSED There is a Smart Park garage 5 blocks (0.3 miles) away at 4th and Yamhill I don't really recommend the "Parking NW - Police Garage" and it might be closed as well

Agenda

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Hosted By

Nick Pfisterer, Co-founder

I make games, music, and other stuff.

Jessica Lang, Unreal Community Leader

Co-founder of an indie game studio: Blue Void Studios. We are currently working on making our game jam game, IONIA, a full title!! http://bluevoidstudios.com Also co-host for Portland's UE4 meetup.

Mike Seese, Unreal Community Leader

Mike is the founder of Incanta Games, based in the greater Portland area, with over 15 years of software engineering experience in multiple domains. Incanta Games builds affordable, high quality developer tools for small-medium sized studios, currently focusing on Redwood, a UE framework for building and launching scalable multiplayer games. He also co-hosts Portland's Unreal community Unreal PDX.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-portland-presents-winter-2024-demo-day/.

It's that time again! First Friday is an open community event for those founders and ecosystem supporters who would like to raise a glass to getting through another challenging month. Come celebrate with your fellow founder community. Drinks will be provided.

It's also a couple of blocks from the Portland Night Market so feel free to swing by to pre-game before walking over to celebrate and support our CPG/Food/Bev founders!

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.

Just crash-landed in Portland's tech scene? Come hang with us merry band of entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and fellow tech transplants at our monthly shindig! Lived in Portland for forever? This is a group for you too.

We're the friendly faces you've been looking for – swapping stories, dreaming up the next big thing, and helping newcomers find their groove in Portland's most vibrant community.

No suits required, just bring your curious self and maybe that side project you've been tinkering with; Because making friends shouldn't be harder than debugging code.

Join us at NedSpace once a month to connect, socialize, and meet other local entrepreneurs in the tech space. (NedSpace events look like this)

See ya soon!

PDXOSGeo is covering a number of topics this month, including a debrief on the NACIS Annual meeting, a lightning round of map demos, GIS Day planning, and a brief workshop on OpenStreetMap's Tasking Manager to learn how you can get involved in disaster relief mapping. Join us Wednesday 10/23 6:30pm | Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. https://pdxosgeo.org/

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.

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

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.

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

The Portland Indie Game Squad & Autodesk are collaborating to share locally made games with you, or help you share your games with others! Hang out, play games, and meet the people making them.

We’re asking for RSVPs to help Autodesk track event capacity and their policy requirements, thanks for signing up!

RSVP Here Join in to set up your game or play games anytime between 5:00pm - 8:00pm! Pizza and drinks provided. All attendees are required to mask whenever not eating or drinking and must follow the PIGSquad Code of Conduct.

Source:: https://pigsquad.com/pigsquadautodesk0824

PDXOSGeo connects again this week, Wednesday 9/18, 6:30p Hot Lips Pizza @ the Natural Capital Center 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland OR. Join us for some chatter around AI in geospatial, demos, and learnings from the world of open source software for geo.

Wearing a mask at all times (except eating and drinking) is required to attend this event. Come play games! Come share games! Bring your own headphones for the best experience :)

Play games to celebrate the recent game jam challenge!

Bring your Summer Slow Jams “Sports" project to share for fun and feedback!

Hang out with the community to learn about everyone's jam experience!

Pizza & drinks available while supplies last.

People who made games for the jam are welcome to arrive up to 15 minutes early to set up their game, but it's totally fine to show up right at 7 or even later to get your project ready for showcase :D You should expect about 4’ of tablespace to showcase on. If you have special requests for equipment or space, please reach out via PIGSquad.com/contact at least 48 hours before the event. We reserve the right to reject any game based on our Code of Conduct.

Summer Slow Jams is a collection of game making events happening once a month every summer, providing structure and networking opportunities for creatives in Portland and remote participants. Join us this summer at PIGSquad events for team forming, theme reveals, brainstorming, workshops, coworking, jamming, showcasing, and more!

Source:: pigsquad.com/summerslowjams Posted in Summer Slow Jams

RSVP on meetup dot com

Event Agenda:

There will be a main talk between 30 minutes to 1 hour followed by optional lighting talks. Pizza will be provided by New Relic.

Main Talk: Notes from the blue team by Elaine Laguerta

Hi! I'm a blue-team security engineer. I try to make it easier for devs to build software while balancing safety and security. In this talk I'll rant about some things I think you should know. What we won't talk about: the OWASP Top 10, how to do SQL injection, which hash functions are the most secure. I'll provide a list of links to answer questions like these! What we will talk about: A basic checklist for secure development, what new devs should learn, how experienced devs can stay up-to-date, and why a healthy team culture should be a core part of your security posture.

Lightning Talks: Lightning talks are talks up to 5 minutes in length on any topic that might interest other Python people.

Wearing a mask at all times (except eating and drinking) is required to attend the event :D Share your projects, chat with the community, work on your game jam projects, and play games at an in-person Art/Code co-working night!

Bring your laptop, drawing tablet, paper, prototypes, boardgames, etc. to work on some game code, art, reviews, testing, play, or anything in between in the company of fellow local game devs and enthusiasts! Lots of people bring games to play with each other, bring a work-in-progress to ask for feedback or advice, or spend time asking others about what they're working on. If you don't have something to work on, feel free to hang out: this is a welcoming, open social setting for meeting local players and developers!

This event has no timed, structured agenda - feel free to drop in our out at any time to socialize, cowork, and play.

All attendees are required to follow our Code of Conduct, including when considering what games they bring to the event. E-mail us at info@pigsquad.com if you have any questions!

The EMF Explorer Badge is an electromagnetic frequency sensing circuit that lets you listed to the world of hidden electromagnetic frequencies around you.

This workshop will involve building the EMF circuit on a breadboard and experimenting with different values. Then, there is a chance to build your own EMF Explorer kit and join us on a sound exploration walkabout.

The completed PCB can also be worn as a badge on a lanyard, used to illuminate yourself at night, and be ready to sniff out hidden EMF signals with the use of headphones. No previous electronics experience is required to appreciate and use this badge, and it’s a great way to learn more about your world by exploring the different properties of our surroundings. The kit requires soldering and runs on two AAA batteries.

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.

Join us for a delightful evening with AI & Data practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts. We'll be teaming up with our friends at TAO on the Kiln patio to celebrate our shared community.

We hope you can join us for scrumptious food, refreshing drinks, meaningful connections, and cool beats from DJ Kermit! Come and be a part of this wonderful gathering of like-minded individuals who share a passion for AI and Data. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and have some fun!

✨ Register for this event via TAO ✨ https://web.cvent.com/event/ef73602a-588d-4a32-a0d9-b2b70ddd9d24/summary

Gather your friends or fly solo and join us for an exciting night of Think & Drink Trivia at the Oregon Bioscience Incubator! Your ticket includes a delicious dinner and two drink tickets. Our trivia questions will cover a range of general knowledge topics, similar to what you'd find in a pub quiz. To ensure a level playing field, we'll be forming teams of no more than four participants, so bring your A-game and get ready to collaborate with your teammates! The event kicks off at 5:30 PM with networking opportunities, giving you a chance to meet fellow trivia enthusiasts. Trivia starts promptly at 6:00 PM, promising an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a bit of brain-teasing fun. Don't miss this opportunity to test your knowledge and compete for exciting prizes!

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.

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

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.

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

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

Both the pizza and beer are optional.

This is super casual - We're hosting a game night for founders, professionals, remote workers, and everyone else to get together for a night of gaming!

Bring your card games, board games & table sets, consoles, or whatever else floats your boat. and snacks & drinks (for yourself or to share!)

Let's build friendships & network outside of the usual networking events & socials.

Perfect for introverted types who are looking to make friends while given something to do.

All are welcome.

RSVP on meetup to be sent after-hours building access info, 24 hours before the event: https://www.meetup.com/pdx-midtown-strikes-back/events/300181435/

See y'all soooooon.