Portland Tech Groups
107 active tech groups tracked
AC PDX (Agile Community Portland)
Agile / Project ManagementPortland's agile community — discussing agile methodologies, scrum, kanban, and modern software delivery.
AI Leaders Worldwide (Portland)
AI / LeadershipGlobal AI leadership community with Portland presence. Connecting AI leaders, executives, and practitioners.
AI Portland
AI / Machine LearningFor people from any career who want to use AI tools to superpower their work. Discussions, workshops, and networking.
AI Safety Awareness Group Portland
AI / EthicsPortland group focused on AI safety, alignment, and responsible AI development.
AI Tinkerers Portland
AI / Machine LearningSelective, builder-focused AI meetup. Screened attendees—active builders, technical founders, and researchers working with foundation models and LLMs.
AI for Business Operators
AI / BusinessPortland group helping business operators understand and apply AI tools in their organizations.
AWS Portland
CloudPortland-area Amazon Web Services user group for cloud practitioners and enthusiasts.
Angular Portland Meetup
Web DevelopmentCommunity of JavaScript enthusiasts who share a love for Angular. Monthly meetings on the Angular framework.
BrowserStack QA Meetup Group Portland
QA / TestingQuality assurance and testing professionals meetup in Portland. Covers modern QA practices and tools.
Builders PDX
Startups / MakersPortland community for people actively building products, startups, or side projects.
CODE PDX
Civic TechCivic tech group working with local government on open data, open source, and improving Portland's services.
CTRL-H - PDX Hackerspace
Makerspace / HardwarePortland's hackerspace. Community where individuals teach and improve things together. Memberships from $40/mo.
Cloud Native PDX
DevOps / InfrastructureCNCF meetup covering Kubernetes, Docker, Istio, and all cloud native infrastructure technologies.
Code Freeze Fridays
General ProgrammingPortland developer meetup — casual Friday gatherings for engineers to network and share what they're building.
CodePDX
General ProgrammingPortland coding community focused on bringing developers together to learn and share.
Consumer Product People Portland
Product ManagementPortland community for consumer product managers to share experiences and best practices.
Data Engineering Happy Hour Portland
Data EngineeringCasual happy hour meetups for data engineers in Portland to network and share knowledge.
Demolicious Portland
General TechPortland tech demo night — short demos of projects, apps, and ideas. Community-driven showcase events.
Design Systems Community
Design / UXCommunity for design systems practitioners in Portland — designers and developers building scalable UI systems.
Digital Dabblers
General TechPortland group for digital creatives and tech enthusiasts exploring digital tools and technologies.
Enterprise Blockchain Club
BlockchainPortland group exploring enterprise blockchain use cases and distributed ledger technology adoption.
Ethereum PDX
Blockchain / CryptoPortland Ethereum community for developers, enthusiasts, and researchers exploring Ethereum and Web3.
Fintech PDX
FintechPortland fintech community meetup. Networking and talks for professionals in financial technology.
Founder Coffee
Startups / EntrepreneurshipCasual coffee meetup for startup founders in Portland to connect, share challenges, and get support.
Google Developers Group (GDG) Portland
Cloud / MobilePortland's official GDG group. Monthly events for cloud, big data, Android, and data science enthusiasts.
Hardware Happy Hour (3H) Portland
Hardware / ElectronicsHappy hour networking for hardware engineers, embedded systems, and electronics enthusiasts in Portland.
Hobby OS Development
Systems ProgrammingGroup for hobbyist operating system developers in Portland. For those who love building OS kernels and low-level systems.
KatchUp AI
AI / Machine LearningPortland group keeping up with the latest in AI developments, tools, and practical applications.
LFDT Oregon (Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust)
Blockchain / Open SourceOregon chapter of Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust. Covers enterprise blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.
ML Indie Research and Ethics Portland
AI / Machine LearningIndependent ML research and AI ethics discussions in Portland. Critical examination of machine learning's societal impact.
New-to-Portland Tech Meetup
NetworkingMonthly meetup for tech transplants and long-time Portlanders. Entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and tech community.
NewTech PDX
General TechPortland's premier ongoing bimonthly tech event, by the community for the community. Meets 2nd Monday evening every other month.
OCCA.org
General TechOregon tech community organization bringing together tech professionals across the state.
OWASP Portland Chapter
CybersecurityPortland chapter of the Open Web Application Security Project. Application security talks and training.
Open Digital PDX
Civic Tech / Open SourcePortland group promoting open digital technologies, open source, and digital rights.
OpenSearch Portland
Data / SearchPortland community for OpenSearch (open-source search and analytics engine, Elasticsearch fork) users and contributors.
PADNUG – Portland Area .NET User Group
Programming / MicrosoftPortland Area .NET User Group covering Microsoft .NET technologies, C#, Azure, and related tooling.
PDX Blacks in Technology
Diversity & InclusionCommunity empowering Black technologists in Portland through networking, mentorship, and professional development.
PDX C++
Programming LanguagePortland C++ user group. Talks and discussions on modern C++, systems programming, and performance.
PDX Data Engineering
Data EngineeringTechnical engineering group focused on data-oriented architectures. Vendor neutral, language agnostic. Cross-posts with DAMA Portland Metro Chapter.
PDX Design Pulse
Design / UXPortland design community covering UX, product design, visual design, and design strategy.
PDX Digital Fabrication Meetup
Makerspace / HardwareFor Portland makers interested in digital fabrication: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, and more.
PDX Go
Programming LanguagePortland Gophers Unite! Community around the Go programming language. Venue for learning and community contributions.
PDX Neurodivergent Software Engineers
Diversity & InclusionSafe and supportive community for neurodivergent software engineers in Portland.
PDX Shopify Meetup
E-commerce / Web DevPortland meetup for Shopify developers, merchants, and e-commerce professionals.
PDX Web, Code & Design
Web Development / DesignPortland group bridging web development and design. Talks and networking for frontend devs and designers.
PDX Women Coders
Diversity & InclusionCommunity for women who code in Portland. Supportive environment for learning, mentorship, and networking.
PDX iOS CocoaHeads
Mobile DevelopmentPortland chapter of CocoaHeads — monthly meetup for iOS and macOS developers using Swift and Objective-C.
PDXBWE
Diversity & InclusionPortland group supporting Black women in engineering and technology careers.
PDXJUG – Portland Java User Group
Programming LanguagePortland Java User Group. Monthly meetups covering Java, JVM languages, and the broader Java ecosystem.
PDXPUG – Portland PostgreSQL User Group
DatabasesPortland PostgreSQL User Group. Monthly meetups covering PostgreSQL, SQL, and database technologies.
PDXRust
Programming LanguageFor users and lovers of the Rust programming language in Portland, OR. Meets at Portland State University.
PDXWEB
Web DevelopmentPortland web professionals group. Events for web developers, designers, and digital strategists.
PDXedTech
Education TechnologyPortland education technology community connecting educators and technologists.
PHPDX
Programming LanguagePortland PHP users group. Meets monthly to sharpen skills, network, and learn about PHP and web development.
PIE – Portland Incubator Experiment
StartupsPortland's startup incubator community events. Connecting founders, investors, and tech entrepreneurs.
PNW Software Quality Professionals (PNSQC)
QA / TestingPacific Northwest Software Quality Conference community group for software quality professionals.
Papers We Love PDX
Computer SciencePortland chapter of Papers We Love — reading and discussing academic computer science papers.
Portland AI Engineers (PIng)
AI / Machine LearningCommunity of software developers exploring generative AI. Builders leveraging LLMs, multimodal models, and frontier APIs for practical applications.
Portland AI/ML/Data Developer Group
AI / Machine LearningLearn and practice AI, machine learning, deep learning, and data science. Tech talks, study jams, code labs.
Portland AWS User Group
CloudPortland chapter of the global AWS User Group. For AWS cloud professionals and enthusiasts.
Portland Accessibility & User Experience Meetup
Design / UXMeetup focused on web/app accessibility (a11y) and UX design in Portland.
Portland Apache Kafka
Data EngineeringPortland group for Apache Kafka users — event streaming, data pipelines, and real-time data architectures.
Portland Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity User Group
AI / CybersecurityGroup covering AI, cybersecurity, AWS cloud security. Events at University of Portland and local libraries.
Portland Atlassian Meetup Group (ACE)
DevOps / ToolingAtlassian Community Events group in Portland covering Jira, Confluence, and the Atlassian ecosystem.
Portland Azure User Group
Cloud / MicrosoftPortland user group for Microsoft Azure — covering cloud services, DevOps, and Azure-based solutions.
Portland BitDevs
Blockchain / CryptoTechnical Bitcoin developers meetup in Portland. Deep dives into Bitcoin protocol, Lightning Network, and related tech.
Portland Code & Coffee
General ProgrammingInformal co-working and coding sessions over coffee in Portland. Great for side projects and learning.
Portland Customer Experience Group
Design / UXPortland community focused on customer experience design, UX strategy, and CX best practices.
Portland Cyber Security for Control Systems
CybersecurityFocused on cybersecurity for industrial control systems and critical infrastructure in the Portland area.
Portland Data + AI Meetup
AI / Machine LearningLocal hub for Databricks and open-source innovation. Engineers, analysts, scientists focused on data and AI lifecycle.
Portland Design Thinkers
Design / UXPortland community applying design thinking principles to solve complex problems across industries.
Portland DevOps Groundup
DevOps / InfrastructureFounded Feb 2015. Mission to educate the community about DevOps culture, communication, and collaboration.
Portland Elixir & Erlang User Group
Programming LanguageGroup for Elixir and Erlang enthusiasts interested in sharing knowledge. Open to newbies, engineers, and project managers.
Portland Machine Learning Meetup
AI / Machine LearningFor anyone interested in AI, deep learning, and machine learning. Researchers, data scientists, algorithm developers, and app developers.
Portland Microsoft Fabric & Power BI User Group
Data / MicrosoftPortland user group for Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and related data analytics and BI tooling.
Portland Power Platform User Group
Microsoft / Low-CodePortland user group for Microsoft Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
Portland Programmer Network
General ProgrammingOpen to anyone interested in programming. Focus on open-source languages and software. Events for all skill levels.
Portland Python User Group
Programming LanguageMeets last Thursday of every month. Main talk followed by optional lightning talks. All Python topics welcome.
Portland Ruby Brigade
Programming LanguageUser group for Ruby programmers in Portland. Meeting since August 2002 for presentations, demos, and discussions.
Portland Tech
General TechPortland tech community group for networking and connecting local tech professionals.
Portland Tech Community
General TechVolunteer-powered meetup group to bring together the Portland tech community. Sponsored by SDE Skills.
Portland Tech Connection
General TechConnecting Portland tech professionals through networking events and community building.
Portland Tech Leadership Meetup
Tech LeadershipClasses, guided discussions, and happy hours for tech leaders. Focus on leadership skills, team dynamics, and innovation.
Portland UX Content
Design / UXFor UX writers, content designers, and content strategists in Portland.
Portland Video Tech
Specialized TechFor those interested in video technology: HTML5 video, streaming, transcoding, codecs, workflow, advertising.
Portland Virtual & Augmented Reality Meetup
Emerging TechFor VR and AR enthusiasts and professionals in Portland. Covering XR, spatial computing, and immersive tech.
Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT)
Diversity & InclusionNon-profit creating access to opportunity and dismantling inequities in the tech industry. Inclusive events for all.
Portland's Actionable AI Business Systems Group
AI / BusinessPortland group focused on practical AI implementation for business systems and enterprise applications.
Portland's Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays
Civic TechMonthly meetup where Portland technologists discuss using technology for social good and activism.
ProductTank Portland
Product ManagementPortland chapter of ProductTank — global community for product managers to share knowledge and best practices.
PyData PDX
Data SciencePyData chapter in Portland. Forum for data analysis tools users and developers to share ideas. Part of NumFOCUS.
RainSec
CybersecurityPortland cybersecurity community focused on information security, hacking, and security research.
Rose City Game Developers
Game DevelopmentPortland game developers community. Sharing work, learning game dev techniques, and networking.
Rose City Techies
General TechPortland tech networking community for professionals across all tech disciplines.
SkyPoint AI Platform (AIP) User Group
AI / BusinessUser group for SkyPoint AI Platform focused on enterprise AI and data integration.
Tech Talent Pool
Careers / NetworkingConnecting tech talent with opportunities in the Portland area. Networking for job seekers and employers.
TechCrawl
NetworkingAnnual event giving Portland tech job seekers a night to visit multiple companies. Dozens of companies open their doors.
The Argo Meetup Portland
DevOps / InfrastructurePortland meetup focused on Argo Projects (Argo CD, Argo Workflows) and GitOps practices.
The Tech Academy
EducationLicensed Portland trade school offering free tech events on programming, data science, web dev, cybersecurity, and more.
Unreal PDX
Game DevelopmentPortland Unreal Engine user group for game developers and real-time 3D artists.
Vancouver Tech Happy Hour
NetworkingHappy hour networking for tech professionals in the Vancouver, WA / Portland metro area.
Veterans in Technology
Diversity & InclusionCommunity for military veterans transitioning into or working in the tech industry.
Vibe Code PDX
General ProgrammingPortland coding community with a casual, welcoming vibe for developers of all backgrounds.
Westside Coding Club
General ProgrammingCoding club for developers on Portland's westside. Informal meetups to code, learn, and collaborate.
Women in Product (WIP)
Product Management / DiversityPortland chapter of Women in Product. Supporting women product managers through networking and development.
Write the Docs PDX
Tech WritingFor writers, designers, developers, and tech enthusiasts passionate about documentation. Remote and in-person meetups.