Kickoff Party presented by Merrill, a Bank of America company
Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT – 9:00 PM PDT
Big Pink · 111 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Hosted by Portland Startup Week
Portland Startup Week 2026 starts the only way it should: together. Join founders, operators, investors, builders, and community partners for the official kickoff party at BIG PINK! Brought to you by Merrill, this is the moment the ecosystem comes alive. One room. One night. Hundreds of people who care deeply about building companies, supporting founders, and growing a stronger startup community in Portland and beyond. Expect great conversations, familiar faces, new connections, and the kind of energy that only happens when the whole ecosystem shows up at once. Whether you are launching your first startup, scaling your fifth, investing, mentoring, or just getting plugged in, this kickoff sets the tone for the week ahead. Come raise a glass, reconnect with your people, and meet the ones you have not yet met. To help make those moments easier, we’re featuring Wyrl, a networking app built for in-person events. Wyrl shows you who’s around you in real time, lets you view quick profiles, and message other attendees so you can connect while you’re attending Startup Week events. Attendees are encouraged to download Wyrl and set up their profile before the week begins, then use it throughout Startup Week to discover and meet other founders, builders, investors, and community members nearby. Portland Startup Week is here. Let’s kick it off right.