AI Portland

Did you miss out when the amazing Nicolle Merrill gave her AI Literacy workshop for AI Portland? She just released an online course that covers even more of what was covered in our workshop. Even better, she's giving our members a discount! Use this direct link to get the course for only $29.99 - a $30 savings! https://lnkd.in/gVkYMe8n

🚨 🤖 We’re looking for rad AI projects for our upcoming Science fair 🤖 🚨 Getting into the back-to-school spirit, we'll be holding our first-ever AI Science Fair on September 19th. Modeled after middle school science fairs, AI enthusiasts will showcase their projects and show the cool stuff they are doing with AI. Plan to bring your computer and AI project to share. You will have a station where attendees can visit you and learn all about your project. Tri-fold poster board is not required, and we won't judge you if your mom needs to help you finish at the last minute. 😎 🙃 ▶ Submit your project: https://lnkd.in/gpqPrQ-u Special thanks to Ryan Smythe for the original artwork, produced in the 5th grade. Very scientific!

Last night's AI Portland / Technology Association of Oregon mashup event was so fun! What a treat it was to bring our two communities together for a night of networking and socializing. Thanks to Elaine Hsieh, Colleen Finn, Kermit Auel, Jeremy Brochue, Alex Notarte, Alexa Ford, Charlie Kawasaki, CISSP for all your help in making this night magical! 💃 Our next AI Portland meetup is on 9/19, and we're getting in the back-to-school spirit with an AI Science fair. Got a cool AI project you want to showcase? Submit it here: https://lnkd.in/gjqV-brQ As always, we're so grateful for our sponsors: 52 Limited, GOAT Digital, Spork Bytes, and Silicon Florist. 💙

Did you miss the AI & Data Summer Soiree last night at Kiln? Huge turnout, we cut off registration at 250 people. Pure social and networking for the AI and Data community in Portland with food and drinks. Organized in partnership with AI Portland and the TAO AI & Data Community, we're definitely doing it again. Supported your TAO AI & Data community leaders, some of whom attended including David Beveridge, Shawn Duffy, Gregory Petrossian and Maarika Teose. And of course, powered by the amazing Elaine Hsieh and Ashley Kmiecik everything events at TAO. Thanks to our sponsors for making this possible, Skypoint, Baleen Data, Lexicon Solutions, Qlik, and Spork Bytes Interested in AI & Data in Oregon? Don't forget to sign up to the TAO AI & Data Community here -> https://lnkd.in/gkGP32sH. Skip Newberry (he, him) Technology Association of Oregon Ron Khormaei Tom Weller Oregon Venture Fund Megan Notarte Nicole Mors

To celebrate our first summer as a community, we're teaming up with our friends at Technology Association of Oregon on the Kiln patio for a night of networking, snacks, drinks and some cool beats from DJ Kermit. 📅 Thursday, August 8, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT 🗺 Kiln, 1120 SE Madison St · Portland, OR Come and join this wonderful gathering of like-minded individuals who share a passion for AI and Data. I can't wait to see you all there!

Wanna grab a cuppa and talk about AI? Join us for AI in the AM, a relaxed coffee hour where AI enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds come together to share ideas, insights, and connections. Start your day with stimulating discussions and meet other members of the AI Portland community.   📆 This Friday, July 26, 2024 ⏰ 8 am - 10 am 🗺 Honey Latte Cafe, 1033 SE Main St · Portland, OR

A new episode of (Super)charged by AI just dropped, and you definitely don't want to sleep on this one. AI Portland co-founders Nicole and Megan sat down with Dr. Donna Z. Davis, Ph.D., director of the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab at the University of Oregon, to discuss the impact of AI and virtual worlds on our lives. In this episode, they discuss: - The role of AI and XR in transforming communication - The impact of virtual worlds on social connections - The balance between technological innovation and maintaining our human touch Donna's unique insights and experiences offer a thought-provoking perspective on how AI can shape our future. 🎧 Tune in now; links in comments. #AI #VirtualReality #HumanConnection #TechInnovation #Podcast

We’re looking forward to this conversation AND it’s happening this week. We’re hosting an AI Portland event on Thursday, June 27th at 6pm at Instrument HQ. Our own Director of AI Research and Development, Mike Creighton, will be moderating a panel called “Everyone is a Creative Director, A conversation about how AI sparks creativity.” Get more background on our 3 panelists (Elizabeth Goltz, Sprk _ and Julia Stoops) and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gAxgyYN6 See you on Thursday.

Breaking news! 💥 Our lineup of ⚡ lightning speakers ⚡ is set for next week’s AI Portland event: Everyone is a Creative Director. Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the ways that our speakers have pushed the limits of their creativity using AI. Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot - the fun starts at 6:00 PM on June 27th at Instrument. Get there on time - we’ll be getting to our speakers right away. Networking will happen after the speakers and panel. 🎉 Without further ado, meet our speakers: Elizabeth Goltz Elizabeth Goltz has degrees in Visual Art, Environmental Studies, and Computer Information Systems. She works in accessible technology and has a regular art practice, making images in various mediums. In 2023, she participated in the Recurse Center programming retreat, where she explored making art in collaboration with AI.  Sprk _ Sprk has been working as a freelance and in-house designer with various organizations for over 15 years. A self-taught designer, he then enrolled at Portland State University two years ago to further develop and broaden his capabilities. He has been exploring the use of AI, and other emerging technologies as tools for crafting immersive, engaging experiences. His latest work focuses on harnessing AI as both a creative assistant and as a key element of the user experience, pushing the boundaries of design innovation. Julia Stoops Julia Stoops is a visual artist, author, and UX designer at Gard Communications. Born in Western Samoa to New Zealand parents, she spent her childhood in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand before moving to Washington, D.C., and later Portland. With a background in visual arts and philosophy, Julia has exhibited her work in Portland and beyond for 30 years. Her creative practice is process-driven and experimental, continually exploring new ways to combine materials for surprising results. This year, she became fascinated with generative AI, embracing its inherent chaos and unpredictability to further push the boundaries of her art.  juliastoops.com and @juliax9000 on Instagram juliastoops.com and @juliax9000 on Instagram Our event will culminate with a panel discussion moderated by Mike Creighton from Instrument. 🎟 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gAxgyYN6

Breaking news! 💥 Our lineup of ⚡ lightning speakers ⚡ is set for next week’s AI Portland event: Everyone is a Creative Director. Prepare to be amazed and inspired by the ways that our speakers have pushed the limits of their creativity using AI. Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot - the fun starts at 6:00 PM on June 27th at Instrument. Get there on time - we’ll be getting to our speakers right away. Networking will happen after the speakers and panel. 🎉 Without further ado, meet our speakers: Elizabeth Goltz Elizabeth Goltz has degrees in Visual Art, Environmental Studies, and Computer Information Systems. She works in accessible technology and has a regular art practice, making images in various mediums. In 2023, she participated in the Recurse Center programming retreat, where she explored making art in collaboration with AI.  Sprk _ Sprk has been working as a freelance and in-house designer with various organizations for over 15 years. A self-taught designer, he then enrolled at Portland State University two years ago to further develop and broaden his capabilities. He has been exploring the use of AI, and other emerging technologies as tools for crafting immersive, engaging experiences. His latest work focuses on harnessing AI as both a creative assistant and as a key element of the user experience, pushing the boundaries of design innovation. Julia Stoops Julia Stoops is a visual artist, author, and UX designer at Gard Communications. Born in Western Samoa to New Zealand parents, she spent her childhood in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand before moving to Washington, D.C., and later Portland. With a background in visual arts and philosophy, Julia has exhibited her work in Portland and beyond for 30 years. Her creative practice is process-driven and experimental, continually exploring new ways to combine materials for surprising results. This year, she became fascinated with generative AI, embracing its inherent chaos and unpredictability to further push the boundaries of her art.  juliastoops.com and @juliax9000 on Instagram juliastoops.com and @juliax9000 on Instagram Our event will culminate with a panel discussion moderated by Mike Creighton from Instrument. 🎟 RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/gAxgyYN6