What weâre about
We're an inclusive 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 (3)
See all- Silicon Forest Tech Connect 2025Kiln Portland, Portland, OR
đ¨ Register through the Silicon Forest Meetup đ¨
This is a reposted event. Rose City Techies will have a table at the event, come say hi!
Returning for its 3rd year, Silicon Forest Tech Connect takes place on September 17th in Portland, OR, at Kiln!
Who Should Attend?
Whether youâre looking to network with other experienced tech professionals and leaders, engage with local companies and community partners, meet tech recruiters, or recreate the magic of TechCrawl, the Silicon Forest Tech Connect is a canât-miss event in Portland this fall.
What to Expect:- Open networking with experienced tech professionals and leaders.
- Booths with local tech companies, community partners, and Meetup organizers.
- Complimentary drink ticket with RSVP and lite bites courtesy of ProFocus Technology.
- A chance to win cool prizes.
Donât miss out on this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth of the Silicon Forest tech ecosystem. See you there! RSVP required.
For Companies/Partners/Sponsors:
Space for community partners, meetup groups, and tech companies interested in hosting a booth is limited. *Secure your spot by emailing people@profocustechnology.com.* - Tech Sparks with Rose City TechiesKiln Portland, Portland, OR
Join us for an exciting evening of rapid-fire inspiration with Rose City Techies. At Tech Sparks, local innovators, developers, designers, founders, and creators will each have 10â15 minutes to share their 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 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 đť
Speakers will be contacted via email on November 5thđ¤ What to Expect
Our lineup of speakers will cover a wide range of 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 room𼤠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.
