Community

Bringing the regional tech community together through in-person and online events to deepen relationships and build meaningful connections.

We provide the ecosystem and infrastructure for our members to network, share, and collaborate through our wide variety of events and targeted community networks. When asked why they joined TAO, most members mention the support they receive as part of our community.

From our intimate executive dinners to the annual Oregon Technology Awards, we help facilitate professional development and industry connections that result in growth opportunities for you and your business.

Want to get more involved with our community or have an idea for an event? Connect with Elaine Hsieh.

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"TAO provides me with a space to amplify my voice, my stories, my concerns and to be connected to folks who have a deep desire to connect with my values."

Blaire HerveySales Productivity & Readiness Lead, AWS

"TAO is an association with a well-calibrated moral compass. This is a group of humble humans and technologists who are intent on inclusive growth for the advancement of the entire tech community and they’ve made it clear that their table is big enough for all of us."

Lora Haddock DiCarloFounder & CEO, Lora DiCarlo

TAO Events

TAO hosts 130+ events annually, bringing together more than 6,000 attendees. We pride ourselves on providing timely, relevant, and educational content. Often cited as the highlight of TAO membership, our events provide opportunities to network, collaborate on innovative solutions, honor accomplishments of people and companies in our region, and have fun!

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TAO Communities

TAO Communities are designed to help our members build connections, share expertise and establish a unified voice for our industry. By participating in TAO Communities, members gain practical and technical resources in specific focus areas, from finance and marketing to development and engineering and technology leadership.