Events & Workshops
Workshops, networking opportunities, and industry events to help you connect and grow your business.
Upcoming Events
Workshops, networking, and opportunities to grow your business.
Sector Roundtable: AI Readiness and Operational Integration
An open, informal get-together on all things AI: awareness, education, the problems people are running into, the solutions they are finding, and the projects they are working on. Food and beverages are provided and no RSVP is needed. Sean Dinwiddie shares his project, forboc.ai, and then the floor opens for conversation and mutual support. No AI experience required.
Coffee Talk with SCORI and Klamath IDEA
A monthly meetup with no agenda, free coffee, and a chance to talk about what you are building. Come find out what other entrepreneurs and innovators are working on, share an idea and get some input, or just spend time with people who understand the wins and the headaches. Your first cup is on us. Co-hosted with Klamath IDEA.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Roundtable
A working session on what innovators in Klamath and Lake Counties need over the next six months, and on what it takes to start and grow an innovation driven business here. Input from the room will help shape the pilot programming planned for early 2027. Open to founders, operators, educators, and partners across the region.
Q4 Quarterly Innovation Meeting
Year-end regional convening focused on impact review and outlook for the coming year. A working session for business owners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and local leadership across Klamath and Lake Counties.
Governing Board Meeting
Quarterly meeting of the Innovation Hub Governing Board.
Ready, Set, Innovate
Oregon Tech's 5th annual innovation clinic. 100 high school students and 40 Oregon Tech students use design thinking to take on one community challenge: how might we reimagine Klamath Falls as a college town rather than a town with a college? Community volunteers are needed as team mentors (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, training provided), interviewees (9:50 to 10:30 AM) and clients who hear the final pitches (1:20 to 2:15 PM).
Catalyze Klamath Kickoff
Kickoff and information session for Oregon Tech's Catalyze Klamath business pitch competition. Covers how the competition works, who can enter, and how to register.
Past Events
A record of recent Hub and partner events across Klamath and Lake Counties.
Smart Start-Up
A two hour class for anyone considering self-employment or new to owning a business. Covers feasibility, market research, business plan basics, start-up financing, insurance, legal structures, registration and licensing. Includes resources, handouts, and checklists. $33, delivered by the Small Business Development Center through Klamath IDEA.
Coffee Talk with SCORI and Klamath IDEA
A monthly meetup with no agenda, free coffee, and a chance to talk about what you are building. Come find out what other entrepreneurs and innovators are working on, share an idea and get some input, or just spend time with people who understand the wins and the headaches. Your first cup is on us. Co-hosted with Klamath IDEA.
Smart Start-Up
A two hour class for anyone considering self-employment or new to owning a business. Covers feasibility, market research, business plan basics, start-up financing, insurance, legal structures, registration and licensing. Includes resources, handouts, and checklists. $33, delivered by the Small Business Development Center through Klamath IDEA.
Google Business Profile Help Session
A hands on working session for Lake County businesses on setting up and improving your Google Business Profile, so customers searching for you can actually find you. Bring your laptop and your login if you have one. Hosted by Community Solutions Innovators in Lakeview with Chantal Dugied. Start time to be confirmed.
IDEA Talks: Season Kickoff
Klamath IDEA opens its 2026-2027 IDEA Talks season with entrepreneurs who have hometown roots. Admission is $15 and includes appetizers and two drink tickets. Hosted by Klamath IDEA.
OMIC R&D Interactive Insights Session
Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center R&D hosts an interactive session for founders, innovators, and startups developing physical products. Practical strategies to accelerate product development, reduce technical risk, and make smarter manufacturing decisions earlier. Includes startup-focused opportunities such as pro bono support and technical resources available through OMIC R&D. Light snacks included.
Q3 Quarterly Innovation Meeting
Regional convening focused on regional equity and outreach in Lake County. A working session for Lake County business owners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and local leadership.
Third Thursday Event
Third Thursday community event in downtown Klamath Falls.
Governing Board Meeting
Quarterly meeting of the Innovation Hub Governing Board.
Sector Roundtable: Rural Entrepreneurship and Startup Support
Targeted industry discussion focused on rural entrepreneurship and startup support in Klamath and Lake Counties.
Q2 Quarterly Innovation Meeting
Regional convening with education and innovation focus at Oregon Tech Campus.
Sector Roundtable: Manufacturing
Targeted industry discussion focused on manufacturing in Klamath and Lake counties, including opportunities, challenges, and regional growth.
Catalyze Klamath Final Competition
Final pitch competition for Oregon Tech's Catalyze Klamath challenge where teams present to judges for prizes and advancement opportunities.
Q1 Quarterly Innovation Meeting
Regional convening for ecosystem alignment and visibility. Home hub kickoff for the year.
OEN Klamath Falls Entrepreneur Mixer
Morning mixer for Southern Oregon founders to connect, collaborate, and kickstart the year.
2026 Klamath County Economic Summit
Annual economic summit featuring federal, state, and local leaders discussing regional conditions and growth strategies.
Sector Roundtable: Small Business and Startups
Targeted industry discussion for small business owners and startup founders in the region.
Catalyze Klamath Kickoff & Registration Night
Kickoff event and registration night for Oregon Tech's Catalyze Klamath business pitch competition.
Host Your Own Event
Have an idea for an event that would benefit entrepreneurs in Klamath and Lake Counties? We can help you make it happen.
Event Space
The Innovation Hub offers affordable event space for workshops, meetups, and other entrepreneurial events.
- • Modern, flexible meeting spaces
- • Audio/visual equipment
- • High-speed internet
- • Kitchen facilities
Event Support
We can help with planning, promotion, and execution of events that support entrepreneurship in our community.
- • Event planning assistance
- • Promotion through our network
- • Connection to speakers and resources
- • Registration management