Events

Location

Online/Zoom

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.

April's expert panelists are:

• Eileen Brewer, Global Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
• Erik Stromquist, Co-Founder, xPhase

Learn more and register here, and Friday, April 17, is the registration deadline. 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.

Location

Online/Zoom

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. 

This seminar will highlight OHSU’s growing strengths in gene therapy across the full translational spectrum, from early-stage discovery and research innovation to clinical development and meaningful patient impact. We'll also review the collaborative efforts of OHSU’s Gene Therapy Strategy Team as they help shape priorities, strengthen institutional infrastructure and support the advancement of gene therapy across both research and clinical domains.

By showcasing how investigators, clinicians and institutional partners are working together to move promising therapies forward and expand opportunities for collaboration, the seminar aims to illustrate how OHSU is accelerating gene therapy from the laboratory toward real-world patient benefit.

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 13 of them!

Location

Sentinel Hotel, Portland

Join investors, startups & entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders at the 2026 Oregon Innovation Showcase to celebrate Oregon as a premier hub for innovation and startups.

• Monday, May 11 from 5 to 8pm: Welcome Reception
• Tuesday, May 12 from 7:30am to 3:30pm: General Session and Showcase along with breakouts for Startups and Roundtable on Government & Policy

Focusing on deep tech and innovation-driven companies, the Showcase connects emerging startups with investors, highlights Oregon-grown success stories and spotlights the state’s supportive ecosystem that helps de-risk investments and drive scalable growth. From inspiring pitches to collaborative conversations, the event strengthens relationships across sectors, fuels optimism for Oregon’s economic future, and continues to build momentum for a thriving, inclusive innovation community.

Key 2026 Showcase links:

• Conference Program
• Register Here!

Location

Deschutes Brewery, Bend

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: 

1044 Northwest Bond Street
Bend, OR 97703

Learn more and register here!

Location

Online/Zoom

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.