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Copilot Studio: In a Day

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Dec 2024

Oregon Semiconductor and AI Innovation Summit

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Jan 2025

Azure AI 101: From 'The Book of AI' to Real-World Applications

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Serving every tech enthusiast

TAO communities are professional networks aligned with job functions in the technology industry designed to help our members build connections, share expertise and gain resources.

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AI and Data

Join this community of individuals passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, science, management, and governance to fuel effective business strategies.

Cybersecurity

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Founder's Support

Founders Investing in Founders is a community resource group supporting local tech startups and growth stage companies.

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Pride

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TAO Hosts The Oregon Semiconductor and AI Innovation Summit Alongside OSU and Intel Corporation

November 20, 2024

Innovating for a Future-Ready Oregon

November 15, 2024

2024 Oregon Tech Awards Finalists

April 9, 2024

"Skip and the entire TAO community have been incredible advocates offering support for us throughout our journey. Making connections to other startups and investors, sharing best practices, and hosting events to help our team grow and feel a part of a community – the Technology Association of Oregon has been a hugely valuable local resource for our EasyHome family."

Sean Kennedy

Founder/CEO, EasyHome, Inc.

"TAO is at the forefront of important conversations that impact tech companies at the state and local level. TAO raises awareness about issues, engages directly with community leaders and politicians, and helps the tech community align in order to have a unified impact on decisions that affect us."

Peggy Miller

CEO, PacStar

"TAO provides me with a space to amplify my voice, my stories, my concerns and to be connected to folks who have a deep desire to connect with my values."

Blaire Hervey

Sales Productivity & Readiness Lead, AWS

"Partnering with TAO helped RFPIO connect with the Portland tech community, significantly raising visibility of our work and company, and helping to fuel our growth."

Ganesh Shankar

Co-Founder & CEO, RFPIO

"TAO is a strong advocate and voice for the technology community at a state and local level, and works tirelessly to bring our ecosystem at large together. JLL is proud to partner with TAO for the past two decades, collectively supporting and connecting tech industry leaders from around the region."

Eric Turner

Managing Director, JLL

Techlandia Podcast

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Dive into the newest episodes exploring cutting-edge topics in technology.

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How Collaboration is Advancing Oregon's Tech Landscape

In the latest Techlandia episode, Steve and Christy from Link Oregon highlight the organization’s pivotal role in advancing Oregon’s tech ecosystem. Steve shares his journey from physical sciences to leading collaborations between state government and higher education, fostering growth in research and innovation. Christy Long, Associate CIO for Technology Infrastructure at the University of Oregon, discusses her efforts to harness technology for educational missions, drawing on her experience at Penn State and the University of Washington Bothell. She emphasizes how the pandemic reshaped strategies for research computing and AI. Link Oregon provides critical infrastructure for large-scale research, safeguards it through the Oregon Center of Cybersecurity Excellence, and fosters partnerships to strengthen local innovation and competitiveness.

Decoding Cvent's Success in Event Management: An Exclusive with Myllisa Patterson

In the latest episode of the Techlandia Podcast series, guest Myllisa Patterson of Cvent discusses her career path and evolution in the event planning industry. From her early roles in B2B demand marketing to her current position at Cvent, she details how she has leveraged technology to facilitate connections and productivity. She also shares her projections for the future, highlighting the increasing importance of AI, sustainability, accessibility, and budget considerations in developing and delivering successful events.

Navigating the Intersection of Communication Strategies, AI, and Sustainability

In addition to discussing the potential of AI in the field of climate tech, David Kirschbaum also brings into focus the double-edged sword nature of AI. On one hand, it harnesses tremendous computational power to address climate issues. On the other, this power creates a massive increase in energy consumption, which in turn impacts climate negatively. Balancing this remains a key challenge in utilizing AI for climate solutions.