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Saturday
Aug 23
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How to Make Your Installation Indestructible: From Prototype to Reality – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Part of the 2025 CETI Enchanted Technology Summer Instructors: Justin Patrizi Saturday, August 23 2025, 2024. 2:00pm -- 5:00pm. Have you ever created something interactive, but weren’t sure how to bring it from your computer screen or breadboarded Arduino to a finished installation that won’t break down? In this workshop, we’ll take a broad look at what it takes to launch an exhibit in a hands-on science museum, build PNW weather-resistant LED art, or keep people from prying apart escape room puzzles. Many examples will be passed around, we will make and break some prototype components, and learn to anticipate where problems might occur to design better. Prerequisite: Some familiarity with creating installations. Required Materials: Bring questions and curiousity Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025 |
Sunday
Aug 24
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PCB Design 1: From Zero to gerbers – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Bring a laptop with KiCAD 9 installed and a mouse, and we’ll take you from knowing nothing about PCBs all the way to generating the files you need to get them made! Breadboarding, reading schematics, building a PCB, finding footprints for parts, the prototyping process, etc. Prerequisite: none. A knowledge of circuits is very helpful Required Materials: laptop with Kicad installed AND a mouse |
PCB Design 2: Intermediate KICAD and PCBs – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Learn how to turn your Breadboard into a finished Printed Circuit Board with cutom art Adding art to PCBs. Learn how to import custom artwork to add to your circuit boards, check out examples from other creators and learn how they were made, generate the files to get them produced, and order your first board with OshPark (coupons provided). This is a continuation of PCB Design 1. Prerequisite: Part I Required Materials: laptop with Kicad installed Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025 |
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Tuesday
Aug 26
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WordCamp US through Oregon Convention Center The home of 1,500+ diverse web professionals with a passion for WordPress. WordPress provides the freedom to create, express yourself, and earn money online, making the impossible business as usual. |
RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup – 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.
Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates. COVID-19 Precautions:
You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol). If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com |
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Wednesday
Aug 27
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Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. 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 data analytics and AI. 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 Fabric and Power BI. Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you! |
Tuesday
Sep 2
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Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug) – Ickabod's Bar & Grill Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month! Be There and Be Square! Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation! We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming! |
Saturday
Sep 6
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E-Textile Explorations – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Led by Lara Grant and Helen Leigh Come build and experiment with tools and materials that are used by e-textile practitioners. The hosts will be bringing in a collection of e-textile materials to showcase and will have materials on-hand for use. Bring a project to work on, come to explore, or make a project onsite, meet future collaborators, and ;earn what the CETI lab has to offer. There will be sewing machines for use and free time for attendees to work on their project, explore, and experiment. Learn what the CETI lab has to offer. If needed, there will be a beginner friendly project available to get you started. Materials: We will have several examples to share/show. Bring any projects, ideas you have. Prerequisites/Who is it For: People who are curious about e-textiles are welcomed and we encourage seasoned e-textile and wearable practitioners. Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025 |
Tuesday
Sep 9
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Portland Power Platform Virtual Meetup – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) 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! |
Saturday
Sep 13
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Entangled Thinking: Conversations with Machines. – CETI @ PSU An AI Institute Led by Ameeta Agarwal, Richard Coffey, Douglas Hanes, Martin Smith, Matthew Sottile, Peter Vickery Part conversation with experts, part unconference, and part hands-on experimentation, we hope you come away with a fluency, confidence, and understanding to engage further (critically and creatively) with this rapidly evolving and increasingly prevalent technology, and find a community to continue this dialogue. Learn more about the current state and future of the thing called “AI” at the moment. What it is and isn’t, what’s real and what’s hype; what can it do and what are its limitations; What are applications and implications. What are potential avenues where it can do amazing things? What does it mean for the future of learning, work, and innovation? And should we worry? This introductory convening — a collaborative conversation and experiential learning — will lead to more advanced skill-building and topically-focussed workshops, hackathon, and an unconference and symposium later in the fall and winter. |
Monday
Sep 15
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Vantechy and Applied Ai Happy Hour – Brickhouse Bar and Grill Join us at VanTechy, an event designed for engineers, programmers, and all-around tech enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring together individuals who spend their days immersed in technology, from pixels to code, and provide a space to connect with like-minded professionals. We understand the importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in the field. Whether you work in Data, UX, AI, or any other tech domain, VanTechy offers a unique opportunity to network, share stories, and gain new insights. Come and enjoy a casual drink and some food while mingling with fellow tech professionals, enthusiasts, and investors in the Vancouver, WA area. We look forward to seeing you! |
Wednesday
Sep 17
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2025 Silicon Forest Tech Connect – TBD Returning for its 3rd year, Silicon Forest Tech Connect takes place on September 17th in Portland, OR. Venue/Location TBD! Who Should Attend? Whether you’re looking to network with other experienced tech professionals and leaders, engage with local companies and community partners, meet tech recruiters, or recreate the magic of TechCrawl, the Silicon Forest Tech Connect is a can’t-miss event in Portland this fall. What to Expect: Open networking with experienced tech professionals and leaders. Booths with local tech companies, community partners, and Meetup organizers. Complimentary drink ticket with RSVP and lite bites courtesy of ProFocus Technology. A chance to win cool prizes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth of the Silicon Forest tech ecosystem. See you there! RSVP required. For Companies/Partners/Sponsors: Space for community partners, meetup groups, and tech companies interested in hosting a booth is limited. Secure your spot by emailing people@profocustechnology.com. |
Portland Azure User Group – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) The 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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Thursday
Sep 18
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CascadiaJS through Town Hall Seattle CascadiaJS is the JavaScript conference for the Pacific Northwest. This year’s event will bring together an amazing group of web developers from across the Pacific Northwest (and beyond). You will find every kind of developer you can imagine:
Over the course of 2 days, you’ll hear 20+ amazing talks by experts in their fields, covering everything from GenAI to TypeScript to leadership. There will be ample opportunities for you to connect with other developers and companies during coffee breaks, meals and social gatherings at the venue, and karaoke! |
GIT Together – Brickhouse Bar & Grill Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome. |
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Friday
Sep 19
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PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup! – Online event Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building! Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort. What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community. |
Saturday
Sep 20
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Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) – Capital One Café 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 |
Wednesday
Sep 24
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Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. 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 data analytics and AI. 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 Fabric and Power BI. Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you! |
Tuesday
Sep 30
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RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup – 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.
Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates. COVID-19 Precautions:
You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol). If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com |
Tuesday
Oct 7
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Portland Geek Dinner - Beaverton! (Padnug) – Ickabod's Bar & Grill Breakside has grown a bit too popular and we will be moving to have dinner at Ickabods for the foreseeable future. It worked great last month! Be There and Be Square! Geek and Nerd dinners are a great way to get to know your peers in the industry in an informal setting. We always have great food, beverages, and conversation! We'll look to the RSVPs on here to guide our reservation. Please let us know you are coming! |
Tuesday
Oct 14
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Portland Power Platform Virtual Meetup – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) 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! |
Wednesday
Oct 15
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Portland Azure User Group – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) The 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. |
Thursday
Oct 16
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GIT Together – Brickhouse Bar & Grill Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome. |
Friday
Oct 17
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PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup! – Online event Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building! Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort. What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community. |
Saturday
Oct 18
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Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) – Capital One Café 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 |
Wednesday
Oct 22
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NEDME (Northwest Electronics Design & Manufacture Expo – Wingspan Event & Conference Center The NW Electronics Design & Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) is the premier trade show and networking event for members of the high-tech industry in the Pacific Northwest. NEDME connects local businesses with engineers, entrepreneurs, buyers, and reps in a fun atmosphere that promotes innovation and learning. |
Portland Fabric Virtual Meetup – Virtual Event - Microsoft Teams (Register to access event) The Portland Fabric User Group (formerly Portland Power BI User Group) is a community of people excited about the business analytics and AI stack, Microsoft Fabric. 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 data analytics and AI. 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 Fabric and Power BI. Visit us on our Meetup page to get details on the presentation topic and speaker. We hope to see you! |
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Tuesday
Oct 28
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RainSec - PDX Information Security Meetup – 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.
Please follow us on Bluesky (@rainsec.org) or Mastodon (rainsec@infosec.exchange) for any last minute updates. COVID-19 Precautions:
You can also find us on Meetup.com and Smoke Signal (AT Protocol). If you're looking for more security-focused community meetups in the Portland area, check out pdx-infosec.com |
Thursday
Nov 20
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TECHSPO Orlando 2025 Technology Expo (Internet ~ Mobile ~ AdTech ~ MarTech ~ SaaS) through Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa TECHSPO Orlando – Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Orlando, FL! TECHSPO Orlando Technology Expo returns November 20-21, 2025 to the Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida. This must-attend, two-day annual event brings together leading developers, marketers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts eager to showcase and explore the latest in tech and digital solutions. From groundbreaking Internet advancements to cutting-edge Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies, TECHSPO Orlando 2025 is where the next generation of technology and innovation takes center stage. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth. HIGHLIGHTS:
SPECIAL FEATURE: DigiMarCon Florida Digital Marketing, Media & Advertising Conference – a limited attendance event held in tandem with TECHSPO Orlando. Experience two events in one: where DigiMarCon’s learning and inspiration meets the hands-on networking and real-world product testing on the TECHSPO floor. Join us to be inspired, educated, and connected at TECHSPO Orlando 2025. Secure your spot today! For more details and to register, visit https://digimarconorlando.com. |
Saturday
Nov 22
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Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) – Capital One Café 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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Monday
Jul 28
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Startup Train to Seattle – Union Station Come join us on a leisurely ride up to Seattle from Portland as we connect and learn from founders working on remarkable startups. How this works: - Buy a coach ticket from Amtrak for the 8:30am departure from Portland's Union Station to King St (usually around $27). - We will all meet in the bar car once the train is underway. - About an hour into the trip we will have founders pitch their startups. - Each company will get 5 minutes with 5 minutes of Q&A/Feedback This event is part of Seattle Tech Week. Hopefully, you will be hanging out in Seattle for the rest of the week's events. We may book a return trip, so keep an eye open for that. All travelers are responsible for their own ticket costs and travel. Organizers are not affiliated with Amtra, so we cannot guarantee tickets, discount costs, or provide any other services related to this event. This event is being put together by UpStart Collective. |
Sunday
Jul 27
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The Mondo Croquet World Championships and Mad Hatter Picnic – North Park Blocks where we play Mondo Croquet It's croquet – American style! With bowling balls and sledgehammers! This is our 28th year of bringing class, style, humor and ruthless competition to the North Park Blocks. Fun, free and kid-friendly drop in and join us! We've got all the balls and sledgehammers, you bring a chair, a snack to share and something cold to drink. Come see why we've been voted "Best of Portland" in Willamette Week. Come see how much fun it is to smack a bowling ball with a sledgehammer. Wondering how to dress appropriately, or appropriately inappropriate? Check out our photo archives! Photos! Lots of photos! Yours in Watusi, Lord Peters |
Saturday
Jul 26
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3D Design Gathering at CETI – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Introduction to Computer-aided Design on the Web Join a group of 3D Design people as we meet (usually monthly) to learn, experiment, share projects and skills, and create together. This month: An Introduction to computer-aided design utilizing resources online including Tinkercad and Onshape. Prerequisite: All are welcome Required Materials: We've got the printer, filament, and expertise. Part of the 2025 CETI Enchanted Technology Summer |
Make Your Own Augmented Reality Stories and Tours with the Trace App – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Create, publish, and share Augmented Reality tours and content using the Trace platform. In this hands-on workshop intended for all experience levels, we’ll review some AR fundamentals and build on-demand, location-based experiences covering: Content creation Avatars and recordings Space management Publishing and hosting Discovery and viewing Afterwards, we can create a tour together at PSU, likely outdoors on the Park. Required Materials: BYO Phone or borrow an iPad from the lab Prerequisite: All experience levels welcome |
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Create Mesmerizing AR Dioramas with Images and Photographs CETI @ PSU Instructor: Bernardo Pantoja The workshop will cover the workflow of creating 2D layouts, arranging them in 3D using blender, and exporting for AR experiences. Each participant will gain the knowledge base to further explore using the techniques, ideas, and workflow from the workshop to create their own AR Dioramas. Materials: Laptops, cellphones, blender installed, Photoshop (or similar photo editing app), Create Trace account. We will have a few laptops for you to use. Prerequisites: Experience in photoshop or similar photo editing app. Part of CETI's Enchanted Technology Summer 2025 |
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Thursday
Jul 24
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Community Broadband PDX - Meetup – Lucky Lab Brew Pub Join us to talk about the Community Broadband PDX campaign to bring a public broadband option to the City of Portland to create ffordable, accessible, fast internet service for everyone in Portland. Meet other community broadband advocates and learn how you can help! Look for the "Ask Me About Municipal Broadband" light sign. Email jen@freejen.org with questions. |
ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives – Kiln Join us for a special ProductTank PDX this July! We’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers, Deanna Mustain (Sr. Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Hanzo), for an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your product narrative. As always, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other product folks over drinks and tasty snacks. 📅 Thursday, July 24, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 8:00pm 📍 Kiln Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Product ManagementIn this talk, Deanna Mustain shares how systems thinking can unlock innovation, clarity, and speed in fast-moving product environments. Drawing from her work at Duolingo, where she launched 0-1 features for the Music product, led multiple roadmaps to drive growth, and transformed the company’s Product Review process, Deanna will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making, creative alignment, and scalable product development. Through concrete examples and practical tools, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams, products, and processes that deliver long-term impact—even in the most ambiguous spaces. About Deanna: Deanna Mustain is a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and technology. At Duolingo, she co-led development of the company’s Music product, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Music, and previously ran Product Operations, building programs that transformed company-wide product excellence. Before moving into tech, Deanna performed as a classical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She holds degrees from Stanford, the San Francisco Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory. Beyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product NarrativeDave Ruel will explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—they’re a core driver of product success. In this session, Dave will break down how to craft and leverage compelling narratives that align teams, influence stakeholders, and resonate with customers. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storytelling and turn data into stories that drive action. About Dave: Dave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typical backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work focuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrative behind their products, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact. 🎉 Don’t miss it! Come connect with fellow product managers, designers, engineers, and enthusiasts over drinks and snacks. See you there! |
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ProductTank July 2025: Systems Thinking & Product Narratives – Kiln We’re excited to welcome two incredible speakers, Deanna Mustain (Sr. Product Manager @ Duolingo) and Dave Ruel (VP of Product @ Hanzo), for an evening all about unlocking innovation and elevating your product narrative. As always, we’ll also have plenty of time to meet other product folks over drinks and tasty snacks. Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Systems Thinking in Product ManagementIn this talk, Deanna Mustain shares how systems thinking can unlock innovation, clarity, and speed in fast-moving product environments. Drawing from her work at Duolingo, where she launched 0-1 features for the Music product, led multiple roadmaps to drive growth, and transformed the company’s Product Review process, Deanna will unpack the frameworks behind high-quality decision-making, creative alignment, and scalable product development. Through concrete examples and practical tools, she’ll show how systems thinkers build teams, products, and processes that deliver long-term impact—even in the most ambiguous spaces. About Deanna: Deanna Mustain is a product leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and technology. At Duolingo, she co-led development of the company’s Music product, launched features like Popular Songs with Sony Music, and previously ran Product Operations, building programs that transformed company-wide product excellence. Before moving into tech, Deanna performed as a classical violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She holds degrees from Stanford, the San Francisco Conservatory, and the New England Conservatory. Beyond User Stories: The Power of a Compelling Product NarrativeDave Ruel will explore why product narratives are more than just a marketing tool—they’re a core driver of product success. In this session, Dave will break down how to craft and leverage compelling narratives that align teams, influence stakeholders, and resonate with customers. He’ll also dive into how modern AI tools can help elevate your storytelling and turn data into stories that drive action. About Dave: Dave Ruel is passionate about empowering product teams to go beyond the typical backlog and sprint cycles to build products that matter. His work focuses on helping teams understand the deeper narrative behind their products, so they can unlock meaningful differentiation and impact. |
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SIM Women Party in the Park – Cook Family Park Join the Society of Information Management's (SIM) women's group as they gather local women in tech for a park party with food, drinks, and games. Enjoy casual and fun networking at Cook Family Park with local resource groups, community partners, and companies. Thanks to ProFocus Technology's Women in Focus for sponsoring! RSVP link can be found on the SIM website. |
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Wednesday
Jul 23
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Cloud Native PDX July Meeting – ProFocus Technology Professionals Come out and join us to network with local cloud native peers. Agenda: 5:00pm to 5:30pm – Pizza and Networking! Food sponsored by Mezmo 5:45pm - Streamlining Telemetry Data: Building a Telemetry Pipeline to Handle High-Cardinality Metrics by Chelsea Wright @ Mezmo Handling high-cardinality telemetry data efficiently is crucial for modern observability systems. In this session, we will explore strategies for designing a scalable telemetry pipeline that can process large volumes of diverse metrics without performance bottlenecks. We’ll cover best practices for data ingestion, storage optimization, and query performance, along with real-world techniques to mitigate challenges like high dimensionality and resource constraints. Attendees will gain insights into building a robust telemetry pipeline that balances accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. 6:15pm - What Producing Sound Effects Taught Me About Distributed Systems by Bret Bernhoft As a sound designer and cloud native developer, I have discovered the art of crafting immersive audio effects mirrors the science of engineering distributed systems. In this talk, I will share how core audio production concepts like managing feedback loops, dealing with signal degradation and understanding the effects of reverb offer direct parallels to tackling challenges in microservices, observability and network latency. Just as a single, complex sound effect is built from many interdependent layers, modern applications rely on an orchestration of services and timing, demanding both precision and systems thinking. We will explore how considering signal-to-noise ratio can clarify your logging strategies and how the art of mixing audio tracks provides valuable insights into resource limits as well as task prioritization within your deployments. By drawing on these analogies, this session aims to equip you with a new perspective that makes the complexities of cloud native architectures a bit more understandable, all through the lens of sound. 6:45pm to 8:00pm – Networking and Board games! None of this would be possible without our amazing sponsors: |
How to Evaluate & Improve an Idea for a Startup (2-hour, in-person workshop) – Kiln A good startup idea is the foundation of a successful startup, yet most founders struggle to characterize and enhance the strength of their idea. In this hands-on workshop, participants will walk through a case study applying “Nascent Methodology,” a novel, unique approach to identify the earliest signals of opportunity for a startup idea. Through guided exercises, participants will search for People in Pain (an initial indication of potential customers) and will quantify the Pain in dollars ($). Founders will come away with a framework for evaluating and iteratively improving their own startup ideas. You must register in Luma (https://lu.ma/yg56sl7w) to attend. Notes: - We'll automatically sign you up for the NascentStartups.com newsletter. - This event will be recorded. We may publish brief clips in the newsletter. |
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Monday
Jul 21
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Vantechy and Applied Ai Happy Hour – Brickhouse Bar and Grill Join us at VanTechy, an event designed for engineers, programmers, and all-around tech enthusiasts. Our goal is to bring together individuals who spend their days immersed in technology, from pixels to code, and provide a space to connect with like-minded professionals. We understand the importance of sharing experiences and learning from others in the field. Whether you work in Data, UX, AI, or any other tech domain, VanTechy offers a unique opportunity to network, share stories, and gain new insights. Come and enjoy a casual drink and some food while mingling with fellow tech professionals, enthusiasts, and investors in the Vancouver, WA area. We look forward to seeing you! |
Sunday
Jul 20
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Techies' GameCon at NedSpace (board and video games) – NedSpace Broadway Come join us to network with fellow techies, and experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! We will have over 30 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 NedSpace and GameCon 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 for 5+ hours - from 2 PM to 7 PM (or a little later!), you'll have time to break out some more crunchy games if you desire. It's also great 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:
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 (Lana or Sean and possibly Faris, 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! WHAT IS NEDSPACE ALL ABOUT? CO-LABS Our Collaborative Laboratories [Co-lab] are industry-specific micro-communities; Learn from peers in a small group environment. Take on bigger work as a group. Lunch buddies too? Photo, Film, & Design: OUR MEDIA CO-LAB An intentional design space as a central pitstop for media folk. Connect/learn with other creatives, dump content to the cloud on our 10gbps+ network, attend co-lab specific events, or just hang out. Folks in this room adopt social impact-driven business models that amplify the voices of other local biz owners, while building their own businesses. Web & Interactive: OUR DIGITAL EXPERIENCES CO-LAB The web co-lab is an intentional design space to explore all things digital. Build next-gen websites, explore UI/UX design, Augmented / Virtual Reality, and SaaS. Event Organizers, Grant-Writing, Startup & Founders, Artist & SoundSpace, & Others: OTHER CO-LABS IN DEVELOPMENT We're constantly looking for individuals to build micro-communities around. Want to start your own in our space? All you gotta do is Ask! Intentional Spaces @ NedSpace eLearning Studio, Code Lab, & eSports Room: OUR MULTIPURPOSE COMPUTER LAB ROOM During the day, this room functions as a drop-in space outfitted with LED lighting & ultrawide monitor docking stations. Members & external parties can reserve the entire space to use for team-driven work or coding sprints. At night, this room comes ALIVE. We game under 10,000 color changing led lights. We live-stream. Battles are won & lost. Friendships are made & broken. Strobe Lab: OUR PHOTO STUDIO Equipped with industry-standard photography strobe gear & equipment, this where one can shoot everything from product photos to portraiture. With stunning views from all 4 corners of our building, you'll never be short of picturesque backdrops. Podcast Studio /OUR AUDIO ROOM WITH A LEGACY Our podcast studio has been home to all manner of podcasters, large & small. From Startup Radio Network to the newly established @THISISPDX.OR, we've seen over 2,500 podcast episodes recorded in this room. Meeting Spaces for your next big Idea Communal spaces are available as drop-in & bookable spaces. Unlimited use for members, no upcharges; community guidelines apply. Not a member but want to book a space? Find us on PeerSpace. OTHER EVENTS NedSpace's other events - text Events to 9712998979 Join NedSpace's discord and get in contact with the discord manager, Lana, to learn more about NedSpace, its events, and its community! Portland Area Board Games and RPGs Calendar GameCon's other events QUESTIONS?
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Monthly PLUG Linux Clinic – Ecotrust (Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center) That PLUG Clinic you like is coming back into style! The PLUG Clinic returns again this month on July 20th, 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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Saturday
Jul 19
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Touch Designer Summer Study Group – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Saturdays, Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 16 2025. 4:00pm - 5:30pm. Aug 30, Sep 13, Sep 27 2025. 2:00pm -- 3:30pm CETI Lab at PSU. FMH 218. A bimonthly gathering for TouchDesigner enthusiasts and experts, to gather, learn, skill-share and experiment together. Topics for individual dates will be added to teh CETI calendar and the CETI touchdesigner Discord channel |
Intro to Soldering: Build your own Punk Synth Console – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Part of the CETI Enchanted Technology Summer 2025 Instructor: Leroy Laush Saturday, July 19, 2025. 2:00pm -- 4:30pm. Workshop participants will build a new CETI themed custom designed Punk Synth Console. No experience in soldering is required. This is a great, simple project to learn how to solder! Prerequisite: None. A willingness to experiment. Required Materials: We will provide all the required tools to use during the workshp as well as electronics kits for the synth that you may take away. |
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Introduction to TouchDesigner for Multimedia Creation – CETI Lab at PSU. 1855 SW Broadway Instructor: Skye Estes In this workshop, we will explore TouchDesigner from a beginner’s perspective, with the goal of achieving a level of proficiency with the tool to utilize it in your own artistic explorations. Materials: Bring a laptop with a free version of TouchDesigner installed (w e have a few to lend in the lab) Prerequisites: All are welcome. |
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Creating Interactive Objects and Experiences: Intro to Arduino – CETI @ PSU An introductory workshop on how to use arduinos in interactive art. We will approach how to design a project, break it down into parts, make block diagrams, how various sensors work and how to work with them, and options for output. We will go over how to setup and wire an arduino, and how to turn your block diagrams into basic processing code. The point of this workshop is for artists to demystify microcontrollers, and how to use them practically, and how to design a project to be implemented simply and reliably. We are offering the workshop for just the(partial) cost of materials and waiving all other costs. Prerequisite: none Required Materials: We will provide an arduino and needed materials for you to take away as well as all needed tools to use in the lab. The ticket cost includes materials |
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Code & Coffee @ Capital One Café (Upstairs) – Capital One Café 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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Friday
Jul 18
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PDX Neurodivergent Tech Workers Online Meetup! – Online event Who is this for? Whether you are a seasoned software developer, a budding tech enthusiast, or whoever, this event offers a welcoming space for neurodivergent nerds. We are queer and trans led and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Join us for an evening of community building! Where Will We be? For winter we will be meeting online for covid friendlyndliness and sensory comfort. What are we doing? Socializing, talking about challenges at work, talking about life, building community. |
Thursday
Jul 17
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BSD Pizza Night – Ranch PDX Southeast (with Baerlic Beer Co) 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. |
GIT Together – Brickhouse Bar & Grill Everyone from seasoned professionals to those just getting started in tech are welcome. Chat with other techies, network, play some pool, have a beer or a meal. You be you. All are welcome. |
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Wednesday
Jul 16
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Vibe Coding Bike Ride – Meet at Ladd Circle Park (1996 SE Ladd Ave, Portland, OR 97214) We'll code up dreams while we pedal, and share our creations with fellow riders at a stop midway or at the food carts at the end. This "fun paced" ride is a part of Bike Summer, three months of free group bike rides in Portland. Ride is nearly a loop - ends at Cartopia (1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd). Ride leader Chris wrestled with the computer so you don't have to. Tech pros and total beginners welcome. |
Friday
Jul 11
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Tech Talk | Accessible by Design: Web Accessibility Essentials for Developers – The Tech Academy Join us this July 11, 2025 at 1 PM PST (3 PM CST 4 PM EST) Web accessibility isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a must for creating inclusive digital experiences that serve all users. In this engaging Tech Talk, we’ll explore why accessibility matters, how companies are currently approaching it, and what you can do to start building more accessible websites today. You’ll see real-world, hands-on examples of accessible design in action and learn how small changes can have a big impact. We’ll also dive into how AI is transforming the accessibility landscape—making it faster, smarter, and more scalable than ever. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to create better, more inclusive web experiences. |
Thursday
Jul 10
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Developing a Recipe for Research – Virtual Portland Design Thinkers are thrilled to welcome Kate Tetreault of America's Test Kitchen to talk with us about Developing a Recipe for Research: Research and testing are built into our DNA at America's Test Kitchen. Our test cooks research, develop, and analyze recipes in our state-of-the-art kitchen, then pass them along to our panel of 70,000 home cooks to pressure test in real kitchens. In the lab next door, our Reviews Team conducts comprehensive (and unbiased) research and testing to determine which ingredients and equipment are worth home cooks’ time, effort, and money. As a Product Design team, we wanted our user testing and research platforms to match these rigorous standards. In this session, I’ll share our scrappy journey to ‘Food for Thought’ – our co-design panel of home cooks. |
Play pool. Talk tech – Rialto Poolroom 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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Techworks on Tap – Brix Tavern 8187 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd. Tualatin, OR Join us Thursday, July 10 from 4–6 PM at Brix Tavern in Tualatin for an evening that’s more than a happy hour—it’s a catalyst for connection. Techworks on Tap brings together founders, innovators, and tech leaders to exchange insights, ask bold questions, and uncover practical solutions to shared challenges. Enjoy drinks, delicious bites, and a live panel shaped by the crowd, plus explore resources from partners who are building what’s next. Come for the conversation, stay for the community—Oregon’s tech future starts here. |
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Techworks on Tap – Brix Tavern 8187 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd. Tualatin, OR Join us Thursday, July 10 from 4–6 PM at Brix Tavern in Tualatin for an evening that’s more than a happy hour—it’s a catalyst for connection. Techworks on Tap brings together founders, innovators, and tech leaders to exchange insights, ask bold questions, and uncover practical solutions to shared challenges. Enjoy drinks, delicious bites, and a live panel shaped by the crowd, plus explore resources from partners who are building what’s next. Come for the conversation, stay for the community—Oregon’s tech future starts here. |
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Healthcare UX PDX – Steeplejack Brewing Company Join us for a casual social event designed for UX Researchers and Designers with experience in healthcare—or anyone curious about the field! Whether you're working in health tech, healthcare system, startups, or just exploring this space, come connect with others, share your experiences, and learn from one another. Let’s build community, exchange ideas, and enjoy some great conversations. Cheers! |
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Coffee and Coworking – Holladay Park Join us for a mellow morning of free coffee, outdoor coworking, and community vibes. We’re setting up a workspace in the park with strong WiFi, plenty of seating, and relaxing music under the trees. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or just want to read or chat in good company, this is the perfect midweek ritual. Coffee is provided by local partners, and you’re welcome to BYO laptop, project, or conversation. About Lloyd Live: This is part of Lloyd Live at Holladay Park—a three-month, community-powered celebration of public space. Led by Lloyd EcoDistrict in partnership with Multnomah County and Portland Parks & Rec, the series features daily events that build belonging, safety, and joy in one of Portland’s most iconic parks. |