AI Startup Innovation Sandbox
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | 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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Portland Startup Week (May 11th - 16th)
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Headline: This week long event is designed to Inspire, Connect, and Educate. Relaunched in 2025 with more than 80 events, Portland Startup Week has quickly become a vibrant stage for celebrating and inspiring our startup community. Driven by founders, builders, and champions across the region, the week brings together gatherings that spark learning, connection, and momentum. Every event is designed to lift the ecosystem, highlight what’s possible, and remind us why Portland is an incredible place to build.
NETWORKING | EDUCATION | PITCHING | FUNDING | LOCAL IMPACT
This week long celebration of entrepreneurship hosts daily impactful events that can be enjoyed by the general public and provides a unique insight into the vibrant startup community in Oregon and SW WA. For the most bang for your buck… check out the daily line up and attend what makes you tick!

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

Beaverton Startup Challenge Demo Day
2026-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | In-Person Event (Details Below)
Event Description: Come discover what’s building on the Westside. Join the Oregon Startup Center for a public Demo Day spotlighting standout companies on the rise, featuring past winners of the Beaverton Startup Challenge. For over a decade, the Oregon Startup Center has supported founders with programming and early funding. The winners of the Beaverton Startup Challenge have gone on to raise nearly $100m while tackling meaningful problems across consumer technology, education, and infrastructure.
At this event you will:
– Hear live updates from past Challenge winners
– Meet the newly selected 2026 cohort (woo hoo!)
– Connect with founders, investors and community builders
– Get a behind the scenes look at the resources helping local startups develop traction and become investment ready on the Westside
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | IN-PERSON
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Who Should Attend: Local Entrepreneurs, Beaverton Businesses, Local Support Organizations, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, SW Washington Startups, Investors, Angel Investors
Location: Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005)

Angel Investing 101
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
Event Description: Now this is an interesting event. Hosted at the Upstart Collective on Thursday of PDX Startup Week, and designed for potential new Angel Investors that meet the SEC-Accredited Investor threshold. So if you have been considering becoming an Angel investor and you meet the requirements and would like to attend a local event to demystify some of the fog surrounding the process, then this event may be perfect for you!
EDUCATION | IN-PERSON
Who Should Attend: potential new Angel Investors that meet the SEC-Accredited Investor threshold
Location: Upstart Collective
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Startup Conversations in the Couve (June)
2026-06-16 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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Pitch, Please: June
2026-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Event Description: Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers. 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 is an online event, and you can join the event to Pitch or Observe!
PITCHING | EDUCATION | FUNDING | ONLINE
Who Should Attend: Early Stage Entrepreneurs, Pitching Companies, Investors, VCs, Local Support Organizations
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Location: ZOOM
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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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