What we’re about
Welcome to the AI Portland Meetup! This group is dedicated to exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence and how it can superpower design, development, and our chocolate cookie recipes. We invite industry professionals, enthusiasts, and students to join us in lively discussions, workshops, and networking events.
Whether you're just starting your AI journey or an expert in the field, this group offers a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and stay updated with the latest AI trends. Let's connect, learn, and shape the future of AI together!
- If you are interested in presenting at a meetup, please contact [aipdx.info@gmail.com](mailto:aipdx.info@gmail.com) to reach the organizers.
- If your company would be interested in sponsoring any upcoming event, check out our sponsorship options.
- For more information about AI Portland, check out our website: www.aipdx.info
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Is this group about how AI is built or how to integrate it?
No. This group is for people from any career who want to learn how to use AI tools to help superpower their work.
Code of Conduct
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, harassment-free environment for all members, irrespective of their backgrounds. We expect respectful behavior and do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate content. Violations may result in warnings, suspensions, or expulsion. Weapons and drugs are prohibited in our community spaces and events. Your participation is conditional on upholding these principles as we strive to create a welcoming and respectful community for everyone.
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Upcoming events
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Ecomm Loves AI
Location not specified yet🚨 REGISTER HERE 🚨
Join us for a deep dive into the world of commerce and AI. Experience 4 rounds of roundtable hosted by our retail, tech, and ecomm experts!
Ecomm Loves AI!
Presented by AI Portland 🤖 + ecommNW 💚
Ecomm Loves AI is a new collaboration designed to bring together two of Portland’s most active professional communities - ecommerce and artificial intelligence - for an evening of practical insights, real-world examples, and peer-to-peer discussions.
PLEASE READ - This is an event for peer sharing and connection. While talking about each others' business encouraged, aggressive pitching of services/products is not. Please come with a community building mindset!
What to Expect
This event is intentionally built around conversation, not presentations. You'll start with a brief intro panel from our Fireside Hosts, then rotate through small-group round-table sessions where experts will guide deeper discussions and share hands-on examples.
Roundtable Hosts
Brock Anderson - GRAYBOX
Kristen Rodgers - Plug and Play
Al Williams - Commerce
AJ Bedel - KEEN
Who Should Attend!
• Ecommerce executives
• Brand & retail leaders
• Marketers and growth professionals
• Technologists and product builders
• AI practitioners
• Investors interested in commerce and applied AI
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AI Portland Co-Working Day
Location not specified yet🚨 REGISTER ON LUMA 🚨
Whether you’re working on a business plan, creative ideas, or just need a change of scenery, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with others, share experiences, and gain inspiration in a collaborative environment.
Connect with a diverse group of professionals and creatives in a space designed for innovation and productivity.
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Better Together 2026
Location not specified yet🚨 REGISTER ON LUMA 🚨
​We’re starting 2026 the Portland way by bringing the people who build our city’s communities together.
​Join AI Portland, along with organizers from creative, tech, and professional groups across the city, for an evening of connection and collaboration. We’ll share what’s ahead for our communities, compare notes, and look for ways to support each other in the year to come.
​Whether you host a meetup, run a Slack group, or plan events, you’re invited. This is a space to talk about what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can make 2026 a stronger, more connected year for everyone building in Portland.
Who is this for?
- People who run tech, AI, design, or creative meetups
- Organizers of professional or industry-focused communities
- Managers of coworking spaces or event programs
- Anyone helping keep a Portland-based community connected and running
​What to Expect:
- ​Short intros from each participating group
- ​Open discussion around shared challenges and opportunities
- ​Time to mingle, swap ideas, and build new connections
​We’re calling it Better Together because that’s exactly what Portland’s creative and tech ecosystem is at its best - collaborative, generous, and community-driven.
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