Events
ONAMI Innovation Exchange
We're very pleased to announce our next ONAMI Innovation Exchange is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at 3pm with Dr. Patti Buehler, Founder and CEO of Osheru, Inc. in Bend, Oregon. Osheru is also the Growth Stage winner [...]
- Location
- Online
- Date
- Thursday, November 19th, 2026
Event
ONAMI Innovation Exchange
- Location
- Online
- Date
- Thursday, November 19th, 2026
OHSU Innovates Seminars - Drug Discovery
Advancing Gene Therapy from Discovery to Clinical Impact
- Location
- Online/Zoom
- Date
- Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Event
OHSU Innovates Seminars - Drug Discovery
- Location
- Online/Zoom
- Date
- Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Join colleagues from 12 - 1pm for the next session of OHSU's Innovates Foundations Series, a virtual seminar series designed to support researchers at all career stages.
At the next OHSU Innovates Drug Discovery Seminar Thomas Scanlan, Ph.D., will be in conversation with Travis Cook, M.S., M.B.A., CLP, senior director of OHSU Innovates.
Dr. Scanlan is a professor of chemical physiology and biochemistry in the OHSU School of Medicine and the co-founder and scientific advisor to Autobahn Therapeutics, an OHSU‑founded biotech startup.
There is no cost to participate but attendees must register, which they can do HERE!
(Bonus tip: Scroll to page bottom to see titles and access video recordings of previous seminars in the series—all 19 of them!)
Bio in the High Desert
Oregon Life Sciences Networking Event
- Location
- Deschutes Brewery, Bend
- Date
- Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Event
Bio in the High Desert
- Location
- Deschutes Brewery, Bend
- Date
- Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Join us on May 14 from 5 to 8pm for aife science industry and academic professionals, economic development experts, service partners, investors, students and biotech enthusiasts gather for an evening of networking and a light program, from 5 to 8pm.
Bio in the High Desert—part of OLS's regionally rotating "Bio On" series, launched in 2007—brings together Oregon's vibrant bioscience community for an evening of connection, engagement, and education.
Whether you are a biotech veteran, new to the trade, or simply curious - all are welcome.
We'll be gathering the Mountain Room at Deschutes Brewery, which is located at:
OEN's May Entrepreneurs Pitch, Please
Pitch, Please is held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday
- Location
- Online/Zoom
- Date
- Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Event
OEN's May Entrepreneurs Pitch, Please
- Location
- Online/Zoom
- Date
- Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Receive feedback on your pitch before stepping foot in front of investors, buyers, or customers.
Pitch, Please is a monthly event hosted by OEN offering founders and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their 5-minute pitch virtually or in person at select events throughout the state.
Following the pitch, regional thought leaders will ask questions and provide feedback to help strengthen pitches for when it’s time for the real thing.
May's expert panelists are:
John Furukawa, Pathfinder, Fractional COO, Advisor and Consultant
Erin O'Brien, Founder, Chemistry
Learn more and register here! There is no cost to participate.
Not yet an OEN member? Join today, and you can join in on future Pitch, Please events.
Please note!
This event is open only to entrepreneurs and founders who are in the Concept, Early ($0 – $99,999), Development ($100k – $1M), and Growth ($1M – $5M) stages.