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title: 'Portland’s TechfestNW attracts startups from around the world with PitchfestNW'
date: '2017-03-01T10:07:29-08:00'
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# Portland’s TechfestNW attracts startups from around the world with PitchfestNW

It wasn’t so long ago when Portland was hungry for a homegrown tech conference that celebrated and showcased the wide variety of technology and startups that call the Rose City home. Over the last few years, [TechfestNW](http://techfestnw.com/ "TechfestNW") has grown from beyond its humble beginnings to be exactly that sort of conference. But they’re not stopping there.

By adding PitchfestNW to its lineup, [TFNW has now become a destination for startups from around the world](https://medium.com/@tfnw/tfnw-update-pitchfestnw-accepted-startups-from-across-the-globe-f96e6d3ee4f8#.owy4443w5 "#TFNW Update: PitchFestNW Accepted Startups From Across the Globe").

> With more companies applying this year to attend, up 24% from the previous year, PitchfestNW has accepted a diverse group of companies into the program that incorporate this year’s four main themes: AI/Robotics, Virtual Reality, Lifestyle Tech, and Digital Storytelling.
> 
> This year, only 55.56% of applicants are from the Pacific Northwest, which speaks to how Portland is becoming a more robust tech hub in recent years. Eleven companies that applied have their base of operations outside of the continental United States.

TechfestNW takes place March 23-24, 2017. This year, the event will be held at the Portland Art Museum. Tickets are $165 for the two day event.

For more information on the companies and speakers or to register to attend, visit [TechfestNW](http://techfestnw.com/ "TechfestNW").

*\[Full disclosure: I am the cofounder of TechfestNW and I continue to advise on the event, from time to time.\]*