Partner Programs/Events

This intimate conference is designed for Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Pros, HR Business Partners, Org Dev, DEI and Belonging, and executive leadership, but all with an interest in employee engagement and corporate culture are welcome. Join us at the Return-to-Office Summit in beautiful Bend, Oregon, for a candid discussion about recruitment, engagement and retention in a post-COVID […]

Elevating, amplifying, and supporting Black businesses The PitchBlack pitch competition gives Black entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the broader startup ecosystem — while also awarding them with cash prizes to help their concepts flourish. This year’s event will be held at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts – the first time the event […]

Entering its twelfth year, Pitch Oregon showcases the talent and innovation of founders around the country. Each year, Pitch Oregon brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment for launching startups on their growth journeys. This year there are three Growth-stage categories: Cleantech / Sustainability, Life Science, and Software / Technology and an […]

PDXWIT and Blacks in Tech (BiT), along with host NV5 Geospatial, have teamed up to highlight Portland organizations working to provide access to tech to marginalized and underserved communities in our school system. Dwayne Thomas, BiT Portland Chapter President will share the work BiT is doing to make sure students understand their path and opportunities in tech and other Portland […]

In this virtual happy hour in collaboration with hosts FirstTech and PixelSpoke, PDXWIT is celebrating Black voices. Lightning speakers Shakunda Murphy Wilson and Kym Hampton will share their personal and professional experiences as Black women, and leave you with words of wisdom and advice. Shakunda Murphy Wilson is a Workforce Development Specialist at Alchemy. She […]

Hear stories from the front lines of racial equity! In this four-part series, we will feature a Teach-In, a term for when peers and colleagues intentionally share their wisdom and stories within the community. Come support those who are brave enough to grab the microphone and tell you about their experience working toward racial justice […]

Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion-TAO partners with providers, payers, technologists, and start-ups to talk about Health Tech in Oregon! This quarterly forum is hosted at the Google office in downtown Portland. Our panelists will discuss the health tech ecosystem and answer the important questions! Attendees will have the chance to network in small breakout groups […]

Meet today’s top digital health experts about the next phase in digital health, ChatGBT, VR, ML, Metaverse and beyond. Leaders from Merck, E&Y, Boehringer Ingelheim, UCB, Haleon, Generable and others will share insights on topics such as: Danger of naïve application of AI to complex healthcare AI and machine learning is improving clinical care Algorithmic […]

Registration is required for this event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/532348016247 Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful proposition. A group of volunteers from Amazon Web Services (AWS, aws.amazon.com) created this training to demystify the interview process. This is tailored to job seekers seeking employment in tech. In this virtual seminar, they’ll cover good […]

Mentor-mentee relationships can have an incredible impact on the lives and careers of mentees and mentors alike. At this event, we aim to provide the opportunity for mentees and mentors to engage with one another to discuss their goals and career paths, and to potentially develop mentor-mentee relationships that will last beyond the scope of this event. This […]