What weâre about
We're an inclusive and diverse community of techies dedicated to building, creating, and exploring the future of technology together. This is a place for those who want to find inspiration and forge meaningful connections, all focused on the central theme of our work.
Rose City Techies is founded on non-traditional and creative perspectives, offering a fresh approach to the tech and startup scene.
We welcome all tech centric perspectives - UX designers, developers, founders, digital marketers, product managers, graphic designers, students, career switchers, or whatever tech role youâre in! Come joinâyou can sit with us.
Interested in volunteering with us? Fill out this form here đ https://forms.gle/RUFRs7g4nv4P9Mww6
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Great Techie Halloween Party - 2nd AnnualWhite Owl Social Club, Portland, OR
Embrace the spirit of the spooky season at our SECOND competition-style event inspired by Halloween and the fall through AI art submissions.
Our techie attendees are invited to engage in thought-provoking discussions, sharing your concerns and your excitement about the future of AI. Leave with new ideas on how AI can be integrated into your design practices. Costumes are strongly encouraged to get your freak on!
You do not need to submit art to attend, and all are welcome to participate in voting.đ°ïž Schedule:
6:00pm-6:30pm: Check-in, grab a name tag, and a drink.
6:30-7:45pm: Admire AI artwork in an anonymous gallery-style showcase. Cast your votes.
7:45pm: Deadline to cast your vote for your favorite AI art submission.
8:00pm: Winners are announced. Continue mingling and flexing your costume.
Weâre dying to see you all theređ
___________________________________________COMPETITION INFORMATION:
Prompt: We will be creating projects that are Halloween or fall themed. There will be 3 winners for the following categories: Most Scary, The Cutest and Most Realistic. Participants will be allowed up to 2 entries.
Deadline: All submissions must be entered by 11:59pm, October 26th
Rules:- No âR-ratedâ submissions.
- Using someone else's AI art will result in being exiled to Azkaban.
- Be kind when discussing artwork; no demons allowed.
How to Submit:
Submit your artwork to this Google Form and include the following details:- Your name
- Title of artwork
- Tools used
- Your design in a PNG or JPEG format
- Tech Sparks with Rose City TechiesKiln Portland, Portland, OR
Join us for an exciting evening of rapid-fire inspiration with Rose City Techies at the most beautiful co-working space in all of Portland, Kiln. At Tech Sparks, local innovators, developers, designers, founders, and creators will each have 10â15 minutes to share their tech-related stories, ideas, experiments, and insights. No slides required (But, you can if youâd like) â just short, powerful talks designed to spark conversation and connection.
Whether youâre a tech worker, startup founder, product designer, engineer, or simply curious about Portlandâs tech scene, this event is for you!
đ Want to be one of our speakers?
We want to hear your ideas! This is your chance to take the stage and share something youâre passionate about â anything tech, from a side project youâve been tinkering with, to lessons learned scaling a startup, to bold predictions about the future of tech.Submit your talk idea here â Tech Sparks Speaker Form
Submission deadline is October 31st 11:59pm đ»
Speakers will be contacted via email on November 5thđ€ What to Expect
Our lineup of speakers will cover a wide range of techie topics. Whether youâre there to speak or just to listen, youâll leave with new insights, fresh inspiration, and new connections.đ Schedule
5:30 PM â Check-in, networking, grab a seat
6:00 PM â Lightning talks begin
7:30 PM â Audience Q&A + discussionđ Location
Kiln â 1120 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
*Weâll be in the Theater roomđ„€ Food & Drinks
The event will not be catered, but youâre welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks. The Hawthorne Asylum food trucks are right across the street if youâd like to grab something to bring from there.
