Training Dates: June 17-18, 24-25: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Participants in this course will learn the fundamental Lean Six Sigma philosophy and how to apply the tools and methods […]
Join us for the second session of the Small Business Cybersecurity Series, led by cyber experts from Mastercard and sponsored by the Oregon SBDC. Don't worry if you missed the […]
Talented board members and strong board culture can scale your business and impact to new heights. Learn about the several types of boards and how to manage your board to […]
Women Owning the C-Suite is a Project W initiative for women business executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to enhance their leadership, gain knowledge, and build their network. The initiative focuses on […]
BIO Digital is virtually bringing together more than 5,000 participants from 55 countries for BIO One-on-One Partnering, critical education and networking starting June 10-11 with the new Innovation Stage. Thank […]
This course takes place over two half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 21 and 22; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course provides a structured guide to the process of […]
TECHLANDIA SUMMIT '21 MONDAY, JUNE 21st - THURSDAY, JUNE 24th Hosted virtually from Portland, Oregon, the Techlandia Summit '21 is a series of programs designed to foster collaboration on focused […]
4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly […]
TECHLANDIA SUMMIT '21 MONDAY, JUNE 21st - THURSDAY, JUNE 24th Hosted virtually from Portland, Oregon, the Techlandia Summit '21 is a series of programs designed to foster collaboration on focused […]
The Virtual Meeting of the MedInvest Medtech, Digital Health and AI Conference will be held on Wednesday June 23 through Friday June 25, 2021. The Conference will be composed of […]
TECHLANDIA SUMMIT '21 MONDAY, JUNE 21st - THURSDAY, JUNE 24th Hosted virtually from Portland, Oregon, the Techlandia Summit '21 is a series of programs designed to foster collaboration on focused […]
Startups and supply chains aren't often a topic of conversation, but understanding how supply chains work and how to set up your supply chain the right way is essential to […]
Y Combinator graduates will share their accelerator experiences and challenges. "To be, or not to be" a startup accelerator alumni. This is a question that often co-founders end up discussing […]
TECHLANDIA SUMMIT '21 MONDAY, JUNE 21st - THURSDAY, JUNE 24th Hosted virtually from Portland, Oregon, the Techlandia Summit '21 is a series of programs designed to foster collaboration on focused […]
Talented board members and strong board culture can scale your business and impact to new heights. Learn about the several types of boards and how to manage your board to […]
TAO Board of Director members Charmaine Guillory and Mike White invite friends and colleagues who identify as part of the Black & Latinx Oregon Tech community to join them for […]
Women Owning the C-Suite is a Project W initiative for women business executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to enhance their leadership, gain knowledge, and build their network. The initiative focuses on […]
We want to build a positive self identity free from the systems of oppression and often the resources we are given were built on those same systems. Join Robin Brown […]
Please join us online for an all virtual PIE Demo Day, all from the comfort of your Web browser. You do *not* need to be an accredited investor to attend. […]
4-part series designed to take you through the fundamentals of creating a startup. In today’s business climate, investors are focused on funding startups that will be able to gain traction quickly […]
WHAT IS IMPACT? Technology Association of Oregon's 2021 IMPACT series consists of conversations and online content supporting our efforts to engage with the community on the themes of Economic Competitiveness, Talent + […]
Do you have an idea for a startup, but don't know where to start? The Startup 411 workshop is loaded with practical steps to take as you launch your startup. […]
PRIDE COMMUNITY TAO's Pride Community provides professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Oregon's technology & tech adjacent sector. Celebrate PRIDE We are SO excited […]
Training Dates: July 8, 9, 22 and 23; 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: This 16-hour course provides an introduction to analyzing common business and industrial data. By the end […]
Mingle virtually with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. […]
Now more than ever, startup enterprises tend to operate on an international scale. Given the importance of intellectual property (IP) for a startup company’s funding rounds, an international view of […]
Participants will learn from experts & entrepreneurs & gain experience working on real projects that have potential to become investment-ready ventures. Whether you have an idea, a prototype, an existing […]
US Patent and Trademark Office Supervisory Patent Examiners answer your patent process questions. Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. As an innovator and startup, […]
Training Dates: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on July 15-16, 29-30; August 19-20; Sept. 2-3, 16-17, 30; Oct. 1, 14-15, 28-29; Nov. 4-5 and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on […]
CAREER MAPPING When speaking with recruiters and talent professionals across the tech sector about the challenges they experience you will often hear about engagement and retention. While career mapping is […]
The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of […]
Jim Schutz and Rusty Close from Troutman Pepper will discuss the purpose of Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Agreements. They’ll discuss when they’re necessary, key provisions, what’s worth negotiating, and what to […]
WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOING BACK TO NORMAL WHAT WAS THE STATUS QUO? About this event So many folx are itching to “get back to normal” after over a year […]
Overview Safety is a very important consideration while designing and developing next generation Medical Devices as these devices are becoming more complex. Ensuring safe use of medical devices and Digital […]
Biotech startups - are you looking to raise private financing, or seeking regional or global licensing deals? This virtual Lunch & Learn is for anyone who is seeking to raise […]
Going Global: Key Strategic and Legal Considerations you MUST know for Clinical Study Conduct outside the US. Join our panel of U.S. and international regulatory and clinical trial experts who […]
So you've decided to team up with one or more colleagues and launch into the exciting world of startup growth -- awesome! But wait - why is this thing called […]
This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of […]
About this virtual event: When starting a company, there is a lot to think through, including how to raise capital, how to build your team, and stand-up operations. Most important […]
How do you talk to your kids about racism? Should you? When do you start? Join our conversation with Jelani Memory to discuss this issue. About this event How do […]
NSF looking for ideas that 'change the world' Need seed capital and access to a network of science innovators and advice? The National Science Foundation is powering America’s Seed Fund […]
Learn how to create a long term commercialization plan that includes non-dilutive federal government funding. Is your life science startup looking for non-dilutive funding? Join us for a virtual Lunch […]
The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of […]
Join Marcus Carter II, Director of Social Equity at Cinder, & Zapproved in a discussion that will interrogate antiracism in the workplace. From the speaker: "What we designate as 'racial […]
As more employees return to the office, executive assistant, office and facility manager staff have a bigger role to play in ensuring workplaces are COVID-safe - directing physical distancing protocols, […]
Training Dates: August 26, 27, September 9, 10, 23 and 24; 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error. Design of Experiments (DOE): […]
A hybrid event with live stream and exclusive in-person networking Join us for Pitch. Launch. Grow. Virtual Demo Day. Finalists present live on August 26, 2021, where a winner from […]
Information Session by Zoom, at noon on Friday, August 27 Are you just starting or in the early stages of your business & need help with organizational strategy, incorporation, market […]
Oregon Pediatric Innovation Event Powered by the West Coast Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP) Join us on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 starting at 4:00pm PST for the […]
ABOUT - TiE Women is dedicated to Embrace, Engage and Empower women entrepreneurs across the globe. TiE Oregon is hosting its second TiE Women Pitch Competition on September 1st. This will be a virtual event […]
The Virtual Meeting of the MedInvest General Life Science Conference will be held from Wednesday, September 8 through Friday, September 10, 2021. The event will feature informative panels, keynote talks, […]
Join Zapproved and artist and educator, Anastacia-Renee, to reflect on how our past and present connect to influence the choices we make today. From the Speaker: Bring your child within […]
WHAT TO EXPECT The 2021 Power Pairing series features quarterly "fireside chat-style" interviews with women leaders from the Oregon and SW Washington tech community. Featured guests share their life stories […]
Mingle virtually with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. […]
This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. […]
Learn about how to secure your business and your legacy through estate planning. Topics covered will include estate planning, business succession planning, and pre-liquidity planning for optimal tax, business, and […]
Communicating our scientific innovations requires an equally innovative approach on the presentation side. In this Mini Bio Pro lunch and learn webinar, learn more about creating impressive graphic designs for […]
This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. […]
Missed it? Watch the recording of this program on our YouTube Channel. About this event: After 18 months of isolation, strong performers are leaving your team for better opportunities while […]
This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. […]
Are you looking for non-dilutive funding to advance your heart, lung, blood, and sleep-related biomedical technologies? Join The National Institute of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) […]
37th ANNUAL EVENT EMCEE AND KEYNOTE ANNOUNCED Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) is honored to announce that Jarvis Sam, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion with Nike will serve as […]
New entrepreneurs and CEOs: Have you ever wondered when exactly you need a CPA, and what they can do for your business? Annual taxes, sure, but what else? Or maybe […]
BUILD YOUR FUTURE THROUGH YOUR NETWORK While many businesses and professionals have become accustomed to using online meeting software to stay connected with their teammates, many have found it harder […]
The digital shift for all business caused by the pandemic last year has resulted in expanded opportunity for connection and growth. This shift has also resulted in an increase of […]
Join Oregon Venture Fund and PDXWIT for our 3rd annual pitch event. Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’ve been working on a business idea through the pandemic or are in the […]
Movement is important for not only our physical health, but our mental health too. We’re not talking about the physical activity of exercise (although that does all sorts of great […]
From September 27-30, 2021, the world’s top medtech executives will gather for the leading event in our industry — The MedTech Conference. The MedTech Conference, powered by AdvaMed, will host […]
The age of Femtech as arrived and its about time! Join us for the first Invent-a-thon Social Hour: Future of Femtech! Come forge connections with fellow providers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are […]
Diet and weight management: The galactic center of misinformation A mountain of diet advice circulates in books, on TV, and ricochets through social media - so what are we to […]
Makers & Markers - ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum Inspiring pathways to science Immersive, interactive experiences in science - especially for young kids - cultivates a sense of curiosity that last a […]
Are you engaged in product development? Getting ready to launch your MVP (minimum viable product)? Is it software? A hard good? Just want to learn more? Join us on Wednesday, […]
Moderated panel featuring three BME startup founders that started with device ideas while still students and are now all in market. Panelists Sydney Forbes - CEO - Tonsil Tech Sydney […]
This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates: October 7, 8, 14, and 15; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The key to improving process performance is the ability […]
Mingle virtually with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. […]
What’s up with women and weight lifting? with Gabrielle Moyer, Fundamental Fitness Chief Operations Officer. Register here.
Acer is a pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of therapies for serious rare and life-threatening diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Join us as we learn […]
Make your startup investable. You’re an entrepreneur looking for investors so that you can achieve your vision. But what’s in it for them? During this talk you’ll be introduced to […]
The demands and challenges on many of us today feel heavier than ever. How do we lighten them now? More and more of us are waking up to our internal […]
André Petett founded Fundamental Fitness Labs in 2019 because he was tired of seeing friends and family members struggle with their health. Today André speaks frankly about the fitness landscape. […]
The Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. About this event Now in its 18th year, the BVC is the […]
The Maker Hub is George Fox University’s space for design, prototyping and fabrication. While the 16,000-square-foot facility is available to all George Fox students, it’s an engineer’s dream. Register here.
Watch us make HERStory at our 2nd Annual Black Women in STEM 2.0 Summit Tired of all the Zoom and Virtual sessions? We are as well so we're bringing back […]
Changing the negative reputation of hard conversations. Does the word accountability make you cringe? Sound like some sort of punishment? This will be a discussion about how accountability can be […]
This two-hour, hands-on, interactive Breakfast for Champions workshop draws upon real world case studies and examples to help participants apply targeted universalism into their own work. This session is […]
TAO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAO's Professional Development programming supports tech professionals by helping them to make connections, develop expertise, share best-practices, and amplify their voices as members of the tech industry. […]
Lonza enables a healthier world by supporting their healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Their community of 15,000 skilled employees work across a global network of more than 30 […]
Join us for an all-day due diligence workshop, featuring a mock company and a variety of guest speakers. Throughout this workshop, we will provide an overview of each role on […]
Healthcare regulations can be daunting, get expert advice to successfully navigate through the FDA and regulatory compliance. Join Brie Stoianoff to hear the most critical aspects of healthcare regulations for medical devices, […]
Join four Koch Institute investigators on Zoom as they discuss the relationship between laboratory research and entrepreneurship. From drug discovery to disease detection and cancer immunotherapy, tonight's featured startup companies began in […]
Racialized trauma can live in the body of Black, Brown & Indigenous employees within workplaces they occupy and that should not be ignored. Join Zapproved and Dr. Debra Jenkins as […]
Mingle virtually with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland. […]
When a cyber attack causes electrical blackouts, gasoline shortages or compromises your medical record, the consequences hit close to home. Please join the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) on Friday, […]
Job Seekers: Registration opens Oct. 15th. Life science companies are hiring! Oregon Bio boasts a membership of over 160 organizations. Many of them from startups to mid-sized companies to large […]
ABOUT The Investor Capital Expo is the premier gathering of the angel capital community, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding. Investor Capital Expo is organized by Keiretsu Forum, the […]
If you are planning on transitioning or exiting your business through a sale or succession plan, I invite you to attend Transition & Exit Planning: Why, When & How? Hosted by […]
Join Portland career coaches and local recruiting agencies for a free talk about how to navigate transitions and career changes. The pandemic has changed the way we think about work […]
ABOUT The Investor Capital Expo is the premier gathering of the angel capital community, bringing together investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding. Investor Capital Expo is organized by Keiretsu Forum, the […]
Please join us virtually for a panel discussion on the science and application of biomarker testing, how biomarkers have advanced treatment for so many patients and the critical need to […]