Upper Left Coffee Roasters

Curious about AI? Already using it but hitting roadblocks? Drop in for AI Office Hours - a casual, no‑pressure way to get expert insight on your questions. For 2 hours, I’ll be available to talk through whatever’s on your mind: strategy, tools, implementation, or just “where do I even start?” Come for the whole time or pop in when you can.

What to Expect:

• Open conversation: no slides, no sales pitch.
• Small‑group or one‑on‑one discussions: get your questions answered.

When & Where:

📍 Upper Left Roasters (1204 SE Clay St, Portland, OR 97214)

🗓 October 22, 2026 from 1pm-3pm Add to Calendar

💲 Free

Bring your questions, leave with new insights and a clearer understanding of AI’s possibilities.

About Leila:

Leila Kaneda (she/her) is an experienced machine learning strategist, researcher, engineer, and founder with a passion for helping organizations harness AI to solve real-world problems. She holds a masters degree in AI and has spent a decade building production-grade ML systems across a variety of different industries such as nonprofits, restaurants, retail, agriculture, aerospace, finance, semiconductor, sustainability, and more. She has also spent more than 20 years as an educator, including some time as an adjunct instructor at Portland State University.

Leila is known for her ability to translate complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams and drive innovation. Beyond her technical work, she’s an active speaker, educator, and community leader dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible and impactful.

Join us at Upper Left Roasters in SE at 1:30 this Wednesday for a few hours of coworking-- https://workfrom.co/upper-left-roasters

This is a nice bright space with a great ambiance. There are indoor and outdoor spots -- we'll try to snag the group table inside, otherwise, we can hang out at the indoor standing bar and surrounding tables. If we're lucky and the weather stays nice, we can even work at the outside standing bar area. 

Look for folks with Workfrom laptop stickers. Come get some work done anytime between 1:30 - 4:30 and come and go as you please.  

Workfrom meetups are open to everyone working on anything. Bring your laptop, books, sketchpad ... whatever you need to be productive. Don't forget to clock in when you get there.

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