AI Portland

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Ready to build something with AI - or help others do the same?

Join us for a relaxed, co-working style session where you'll have three hours to explore AI building with other curious creators. This isn't a structured workshop - it's a supportive space where you can experiment, tinker, and see what happens when you start playing with AI tools.

We'll have experienced AI builders in the room ready to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and share insights as you work. Whether you're taking your first steps or diving into a complex project, you'll have access to people who can help.

Perfect for complete beginners who want guidance getting started, experienced builders who need dedicated time to work on projects, and AI experts who want to help others learn.

If you have AI building experience and want to support fellow creators, sign up as a helper when you register!

Walk away with whatever you manage to build, new connections, and the confidence to keep experimenting on your own.

What to bring:

• Your laptop
• Your curiosity

Hosted by Metro Region Innovation Hub in partnership with AI Portland and Portland AI Engineers

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Will we even need doctors in five years, or are we watching the birth of something radically new? This panel confronts the rapid rise of AI in medicine, from AI-led diagnosis and robotic healing to empowered patients disrupting care models.

Bringing together an AI ethicist, a cancer patient innovating with digital tools, and a physician shaping future medical education, the session explores whether artificial intelligence will make the doctor extinct—or challenge clinicians, patients, and technologists to invent a more compassionate, intelligent partnership for tomorrow’s healthcare.

Panelists:
Arpi Chalian, MD
Founder, Chalian Consulting
Dr. Arpi Chalian is dual board-certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Informatics. She drives healthcare transformation through digital innovation and AI, advising startups and institutions such as Caltech’s Merkin Institute.

Burt Rosen
Director Marketing Innovations at Oregon State University
A guy with two types of cancer
Burt Rosen was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and renal cell carcinoma. Burt brings AI into his care, using it to track labs, understand imaging, and make better decisions.

Janet Johnson, Moderator
Founder, AI Governance Group
Janet Johnson is Founder of the AI Governance Group and an adjunct professor at Portland State University. Specializing in AI ethics and strategic risk management, she guides organizations to harness AI responsibly

Special thanks to our event sponsor: Boomi
In 2026, the promise of AI in medicine—predictive diagnostics, robotic care, and personalized patient pathways—has collided with the reality of fragmented, legacy-bound data. Healthcare organizations are shifting from "AI pilots" to "AI-at-scale," and they are discovering that AI is only as good as the data feeding it. Boomi serves as the essential "Architecture of Trust," providing the unified integration, automation, and governance layer that transforms raw, siloed clinical and financial data into "activated," AI-ready intelligence.

Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, enables organizations worldwide to connect everything, automate processes, and accelerate outcomes. The Boomi Enterprise Platform - including Boomi Agentstudio - unifies integration and automation along with data, API, and AI agent management, in a single, comprehensive solution. Trusted by over 23,000 customers and supported by a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is driving agentic transformation — helping enterprises of all sizes achieve agility, efficiency, and innovation at scale. Discover more at boomi.com.

Special thanks to event sponsor: AC Hotel Portland Downtown, OR

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AI Portland is excited to participate again in this year’s Portland Startup Week.

AI Portland Build Challenge is a one‑day civic‑focused hackathon where teams build AI-powered projects to make life in Portland better, culminating in a 5 pm showcase in front of our panel of judges.

Whether you're an AI expert, a creative problem-solver, or simply AI-curious—there's a place for you in this challenge. No coding experience required! The most innovative solutions come from diverse perspectives working together.

​This is your opportunity to connect with Portland's growing AI community, learn through doing, and transform ideas from zero to one in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Stay tuned for more event details!

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