TechfestNW

It was founded by Willamette Week editor Mark Zusman, and was the sister festival to MusicfestNW, which ran from 2001 to 2018.

It featured main stage speakers, workshops, a startup pitch competition, exhibitor booths, networking opportunities and parties.

[2] TechfestNW was held in several different venues, including the Portland Art Museum, OMSI, the Armory, and Left Bank Annex.

In 2018, TechfestNW moved venues to Portland State University's Viking Pavilion, which enabled the increase in size and scope of the conference.

The top 5 finalists presented on the main stage to a special panel of judges, before the winner, Goodnuss, was ultimately chosen.