When was the last time you challenged or disagreed with someone openly? How did that feel, and what did it take for you to do so? If you consistently avoid […]

Supporting the creation of Latinx-led startup ventures. Breaking down silos What: Giving Latino startup entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the regions growing startup ecosystem. When: First pitch will be at 6pm […]

Join Us October 6, 2022 in Corvallis, Oregon The fourth annual Oregon Bioengineering Symposium will be held on October 6, 2022 at the LaSells Stewart Center at Oregon State University in Corvallis, […]

The B Corp Leadership Development Pacific Northwest (BLD PNW) Conference is a one-day event organized by B Corps, for B Corps. By inspiring and connecting B Corps and their teams, […]

Oregon has seen an explosion in the number of health tech startups in recent years.  In fact, out of all of TAO's tech company members, those focused on health and […]

Coming out stories in the LGBTQ+ community runs the gamut of experiences. In honor of National Coming Out Day (10/11/2022), join PDXWIT and hear from community members on how it […]

Have you ever wondered about how you could use your STEM background to make more of an impact in the field you're most passionate about? While there are many ways […]

The City of Sherwood, Oregon is growing with new and expanded businesses.  We have recently joined with SELECTUSA to conduct an international no-cost webinar/virtual tour of Sherwood, Oregon at 8:00 […]

Bend Venture Conference October 20-21, 2022 One of the longest standing and largest angel conferences in the PNW, the 19th Annual Bend Venture Conference, takes place at the historic Tower […]

An international array of medtech professonals will be heading to the prestigious MedTech Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 24-26. Oregon Bioscience Association is facilitating a contingent of Pacific Northwest individuals […]

How can you decolonize the way you live, work and serve your team & community? The impacts of colonialism can be found throughout our personal, organizational and societal beliefs and […]

Event: Say Hey! November 2022 Date: November 2, 2022 Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Location: Portland State University | Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom Address: 1825 SW Broadway Portland, Oregon 97201 REGISTER Join […]

Within the last 5 - 10 years we have seen more visibility of trans folks in media, more Women & Women of Color in government, and large social justice movements. […]

Oregon’s Growing Bioscience Ecosystem: What Policymakers Need to Know Economic development: Our bioscience story by the numbers - Oregon Bio’s 2022 Economic Impact Report. Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) vision: Hear […]

Join PDXWIT as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! In this virtual mixer, Natives In Tech members will share their career journeys and advice. You’ll also connect with recruiters and […]

OEN Entrepreneurship Awards 2022: EXPONENTIAL: THE POWER OF US This November 17th, join OEN at the Portland Art Museum to celebrate local entrepreneurs and the power we have as a […]

Bio in the Valley returns to one of Oregon's R&D crown jewels: Join your bio colleagues at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The stated mission […]

This year Zapproved has focused on action. We started with turning awareness into action, then we workshopped creating our own personal equity roadmaps, and then we learned how to hold […]

So what does it mean to exit your startup? For some entrepreneurs, an ‘exit strategy’ is planned from day one with the goal of cashing out at some point by selling ownership […]

Tis the season for community, sharing, gift giving…and some might say peppermint mocha. It’s been an exciting year and we want to thank you for helping us build a better […]

The old way of doing business has proven unsustainable and unjust. This is especially clear as we head into an uncertain economy in 2023 which reveals the growing gaps in […]

Have you been wondering how to break into the tech industry? There are some specific things you can do to land that dream opportunity.  In collaboration with our community partner […]

PDXWIT Presents: January Happy Hour & Town Hall Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:30 PM  7:30 PM Registration through Zoom is required to attend this event. Join us for a virtual Town […]

Join Life Science Washington Institute for our monthly Lunch & Learn Series focused on topics specific to early-stage entrepreneurs. Jason Elmore, founder and CEO of Elite Execution will cover the […]

Hear health leaders discuss the key takeaways from the JP Morgan Health Conference and the future of digital health. The virtual event (January 26th: 11am – 2pm ET) will also […]

Join PDXWIT for a small and informal in-person dinner discussion where we share our experiences with diversity in the tech workplace. If you identify as a tech professional from a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

Join our expert in this virtual session to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if […]

It's Time Again For The Westside Pitch Competition! ·    Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2023 ·    Time: 4pm – 7pm ·    Location: Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St, Hillsboro, […]

In bioscience, the computing lab is augmenting the wet lab – or is it the other way around?  Research and Development consume time and money. Bioscience institutions are deploying Artificial […]

Registration in Eventbrite is required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/563969346497 Join us and the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at the University of Portland for a panel discussion on the different pathways […]

OEN PubTalks are taking a slightly different spin this year. First, each PubTalk in the Portland Metro will take place at the same location. Second, that location is not an […]

Are you a mentor, or looking for an opportunity to become one? Join us at Cambia Health as we dive into the PDXWIT Mentorship Program. You’ll hear from some of […]

Cleantech Open is the world's oldest and largest clean technology startup accelerator. Since 2005 they have seen over 1,900 alumni complete their program. CTO is now in the middle of recruiting season […]

This month, join PDXWIT and Viewpoint for a happy hour event focused on what it means to normalize technology. You’ll hear from: Yoana Molina Marcial, founder of Guerreras Latinas, on […]

Attention job seekers! If you're looking to advance your career in the exciting world of data analytics and visualization, this is the networking event for you! Join us for an […]

PDX Founders Welcome Wagon Tuesday, March 28, 9:00am - 11:00am Location: Electrica Coffee 2181 NW Nicolai Brought to you in part by: ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ […]

***Registration is required to attend.*** Are you looking to find your place in leadership and need some advice and inspiration to move you along your path? Our panelists are successful […]

As a startup, thinking about corporate social responsibility, social impact, and sustainability might feel like a luxury — something you are planning on tackling once you are funded, once you […]

At this month’s Happy Hour, PDXWIT, Women in CyberSercurity (WiCyS), and our host RadarFirst are excited to present a panel on Pathways into Privacy and Security. Our panel of experts […]

Innovation Day 2023 will be held virtually on May 4, as a part of OHSU 2023 Research Week. Save the date to learn more about how pioneering research at OHSU […]

Save the date for this fabulous event held at Amaterra Winery in Portland. More information to come.

Save the date! This November 16th, join OEN to celebrate local entrepreneurs and the power we have as a community to help them thrive. The theme of our 32nd Annual […]