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January PubTalk: Networking in Salem
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Connection driven meet up event that is designed to provide a bit of pitching, with a healthy serving of networking and entrepreneurial community development. The event headlines local entrepreneurs and consists of 5 minute pitches, food and drink and the opportunity to meet network contacts that can really impact your business.
NETWORKING | PITCHING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Salem based Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Startups, Local Support Organizations, Techpreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Startups
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Location: Venti’s Cafe, 325 Court Street NE, Salem

Pitch, Please: January
2026-01-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Event Description: Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state. Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing. This event is ONLINE only and can be accessed via Zoom.
PITCHING | EDUCATION | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Book Your Spot! (Registration Closes 1/16)
Who Should Attend / Participate: Early Stage Entrepreneurs, Developed Entrepreneurs, Startups, Startups Seeking Funding, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Angel Investors, VCs
Location: ZOOM (ONLINE)

Startup Conversations in the Couve
2026-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Monthly events hosted by North Bank Innovations that feature a local founder who gives a short presentation about their company. Prior to the feature, there is coffee, light snacks and fantastic Vancouver, WA based networking with founders and support organizations.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Vancouver Startups, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Innovators, VCs, Investors, Angel Investors
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Location: Vancouver Innovation Center (The VIC) – 18110 NE 34th St. Vancouver, WA 98683

Think & Drink Trivia Night
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Join the Oregon Bioscience Incubator for an evening of dinner, drinks, and smart competition. Whether you roll in with friends or show up solo, you’ll be placed on a team of four or fewer to keep things fair and fun. Expect classic pub-style trivia covering a wide range of general knowledge topics. Nothing too obscure, nothing too easy, and just challenging enough to spark a little trash talk. Come for the trivia. Stay for the community. Leave with bragging rights.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: Local Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Science Driven Businesses in the PDX Market, Skilled Professionals, Pub Trivia Lovers
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Location: Oregon Bioscience Incubator, 97239
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March HubTalk: A Seat At The Table
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:30
Event Description: This month’s HubTalk centers women who are leading businesses and institutions across the Gorge. These are founders, executives, and operators who carry responsibility for hiring, investment, growth, and long-term direction.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: This HubTalk is designed for founders, business owners, operators, and community members interested in how women are shaping economic outcomes in our region and how broader access to leadership strengthens the overall ecosystem.
Location: The Ruins -13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031

Beaverton Startup Challenge 2026 Application Deadline
2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | N/A
Competition Info: The Beaverton Startup Challenge 2026 is now open for applications. Submissions will be accepted from March 6 through March 27.
This year, the committee is seeking high-potential companies that have achieved early validation or traction. If you are building momentum and are ready to accelerate growth through early-stage investment and strategic mentorship, this competition is designed for you.
Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses for funding and gain access to valuable guidance from experienced investors and industry leaders.
The competition is open to founders with traded sector companies in:

Technology

Consumer Products & Brands

Manufacturing

Bio & Life Sciences

Clean Technology

If you are ready to take the next step in scaling your venture, this might be the right opportunity for you to apply and showcase your vision.

Startup Conversations in the Couve (April)
2026-04-14 09:00 - 11:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Monthly events hosted by North Bank Innovations that feature a local founder who gives a short presentation about their company. The event has a podcast feel, with a healthy dose of networking piled on top. Prior to the feature presentation, there is coffee, light snacks and fantastic Vancouver, WA based networking with founders and support organizations.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Vancouver Startups, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Innovators, VCs, Investors, Angel Investors
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Location: Vancouver Innovation Center (The VIC) – 18110 NE 34th St. Vancouver, WA 98683
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AI Startup Innovation Sandbox
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Event designed to showcase the next wave of AI innovation from the Pacific Northwest. The AI Startup Innovation Sandbox brings together 10 curated Pre-Seed and Seed-stage AI startups with strong regional roots and bold plans to build teams across Oregon and Washington. Each founder will take the stage to present their mission, product capabilities, and market opportunity — competing for recognition from a live panel of investors who will vote on a standout winner. The evening kicks off with a “reverse pitch” panel, where investors share their portfolio priorities, technology focus areas, and the gaps they’re actively looking to fill — giving founders and attendees rare, direct insight into what’s driving investment decisions right now. The program will be followed by networking designed to spark meaningful connections between founders, investors, and senior leaders shaping the region’s innovation economy.
NETWORKING | PITCHING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
Agenda:

5:30 – 6:00PM: Arrival, Registration and Networking
6:00 – 7:30PM: Presenters
7:30 – 8:00PM: Networking
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Who Should Attend: AI Startups, Local Startups, PDX Entrepreneurs, Early Stage Startups, Local Support Organizations, Investors, VCs, Angel Investors
Location: UpStart Collective – 111 SW 5th Ave. 5th Floor, Portland, OR 97204
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The Oregon Tech Awards 2026
2026-05-05 17:00 - 22:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: For over four decades, the Oregon Technology Awards have been the premier celebration of innovation, leadership, and impact in our region’s tech ecosystem. From rising startups to bold pivots by established companies, these awards shine a spotlight on the people and organizations driving Oregon’s tech future forward.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | IN-PERSON

Agenda

5:00 PM – Guest Arrival & Check-In

Welcome reception begins
Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live music
Explore the Student Showcase, highlighting future tech talent

6:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Guests take their seats as dinner is served
Recognition of finalists, winners, and industry leaders

8:15 PM – Ceremony Concludes
8:30 PM – After Party Begins!

Music, photo booths, and continued celebrations
Drinks and networking opportunities

10:00 PM – Event Concludes

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Techpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, Health Tech Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Healthcare Professionals, PDX Startups, Wellness and Performance Professionals, Sport and Outdoor Tech Startups, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, VCs, Angel Investors
Location: Hilton – PDX (921 SW 6th Ave)
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May Entrepreneur Mixer (OEN)
2026-05-07 16:00 - 17:30
Event Description: Enjoy an afternoon just for entrepreneurs and founders at the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to meet ambitious founders and entrepreneurs with a broad range of expertise and skills that are open to building new relationships and strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem. Enjoy light nibbles and your first drink on us, networking, and the chance to learn from regional thought leaders.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: Local Entrepreneurs, Techpreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors
Location: BearKat Brewing in Sherwood
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Startup Conversations in the Couve - PDX Startup Week Edition
2026-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Monthly events hosted by North Bank Innovations that feature a local founder who gives a short presentation about their company. Prior to the feature, there is coffee, light snacks and fantastic Vancouver, WA based networking with founders and support organizations. This event coincides with Portland Startup Week and involves a short little jaunt across the river to enjoy some delightfully Vantucky style networking.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Vancouver Startups, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, PDX Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Innovators, VCs, Investors, Angel Investors
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Location: Vancouver Innovation Center (The VIC) – 18110 NE 34th St. Vancouver, WA 98683

Startup Conversations in the Couve (June)
2026-06-16 09:00 - 11:30 | In-Person Event (Details Below)

Great Transformation (2026)
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-10
Event Description: The Great Transformation serves as a critical forum for technology, cleantech and renewable energy industry professionals to accelerate the transition from centralized to distributed energy and computing systems. The 2026 event focuses on navigating the surge in energy demand driven by AI, data centers, and the necessity for a more modern and resilient grid infrastructure. We are delighted to be official sponsors of this fantastic event, and will be in attendance for the event.
EDUCATION | NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: Energy Companies, Renewable Energy Companies, Battery Companies, Cleantech Companies, Grid Companies, Local Support Organizations, Techpreneurs, C Suite Level Executives, Investors
Location: Riverhouse Lodge-Bend – 3075 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703

KDI 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
2026-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: NWCL Client, KDI, will be hosting its 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday October 16th, 2026 at The Golf Club at Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA. This tournament combines two passions of KDI, helping others and enjoying a fun round of golf. As part of KDI’s ongoing commitment to give back to the community, this year all proceeds will go to support the Humane Society Silicon Valley.
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