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Join us for the 4th Annual Silicon Forest Tech Connect, an evening bringing together business and technology professionals from across the Portland region. Whether you're leading a team, driving strategy, or solving hard problems at the intersection of business and tech, this is your chance to connect with the people shaping our region's technology community.
Set on the patio at Migration Brewing's pop-up inside PacWest Center in downtown Portland, the evening features drinks, food, and plenty of room to network with peers across industries and disciplines.
A relaxed, business-casual networking environment
Complimentary drinks and food
Conversations with professionals across tech, operations, strategy, and beyond
A chance to grow your local network and reconnect with familiar faces
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Migration Brewing Pop-Up, PacWest Center, 1211 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Getting There
Check-in is required at street level with building security. Recommended parking: PacWest Center Parking Garage (attached to the building) or SmartPark 1st & Jefferson (2 blocks away, open 24/7).
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