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SUMMARY:Nexus DNNR Club
DESCRIPTION:The DNNR Club is something new we are experimenting with. It’s a curated dinner party but with a twist. After you sign up and answer a questionnaire we will curate a match of 6 people for a dinner party. Restaurant reservations will be booked at separate venues across Portland and after dinner everyone is invited to join at the same venue for drinks/mingling. \nRegister here 
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/nexus-dnnr-club/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Startup,Tech
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SUMMARY:BSides Maine
DESCRIPTION:BSides Maine is where the state’s hacker community shows what it’s really made of… scrappy\, curious\, hands-on\, and unafraid to dig into the weird corners of technology. It’s a day of talks\, workshops\, hardware hacks\, live demos\, and the hallway discoveries that happen when curious people collide. Built locally\, priced fairly\, and always free for students and job seekers. Open to anyone who cares about how technology intersects with the world around us. \nMay 30th \nhttps://www.bsidesmaine.org/
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/bsides-maine/
CATEGORIES:Education,Startup,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
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SUMMARY:Nexus Maine 2026 Kickoff Happy Hour @ Orange Bike
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to 2026! Join us as we celebrate the founders\, builders\, business owners\, and operators of Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. \n​We’ve rented the production space at Orange Bike Brewing for an unstructured happy hour… oh\, and your first drink is on us! \n​Thank you to our generous sponsors Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) and Orrick for their support. \n  \nhttps://luma.com/wdp407x7
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/nexus-maine-2026-kickoff-happy-hour-orange-bike/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Startup,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Maine Meetup- Policy Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special policy-focused meetup exploring how Maine can lead in blockchain innovation and digital asset policy. \n​We will be hosting an informal happy hour at Oxbow Brewing! \nSpecial Guest: Owen McCarthy\, a local entrepreneur running to be Maine’s next governor. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/blockchain-maine-policy-edition-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
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SUMMARY:The Founders Guide to Cap Tables\, Options & Equity - Presented by Carta
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event for Nexus Maine members courtesy of our friends at Carta! \nStarting a business is hard\, but the potential upside can change lives if you’re able to achieve a successful exit while maintaining a reasonable amount of ownership in that business. In this session you will learn: (1) the basics of equity and cap table management\, (2) how equity amongst co-founders is typically divided\, (3) how to size an option pool\, and (4) how to properly incentivize advisors and your first 10 hires. \n​We will also have Maine specific startup data presented from Carta’s database. \nPresenter Bio: Ryan O’Conor manages VC and Accelerator partnerships at Carta. Prior to Carta\, Ryan spent 3 years at DoorDash building its white-label delivery business. Before joining DoorDash\, he spent 7+ years working in business development and partnership roles across several early-stage companies. Ryan is a former founder\, startup advisor\, and an active angel investor in early- and growth-stage companies. \n  \nhttps://luma.com/j5trxdia
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/the-founders-guide-to-cap-tables-options-equity-presented-by-carta/
CATEGORIES:Education,Startup,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
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SUMMARY:E2Tech Annual Winter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:E2Tech hosts an annual gathering where members and friends can network and talk with colleagues about successes and challenges from the past year and what’s exciting about the coming year.
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/e2tech-annual-winter-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Tech
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SUMMARY:Northern New England MedTech Conference
DESCRIPTION:The most collaborative healthcare conference\, where technology meets clinicians\, payers\, and patients to advance health and wellness – back for its 5th year.
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/northern-new-england-medtech-conference/
LOCATION:Portland (TBD)\, Portland\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Networking,Startup,Tech
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SUMMARY:FAME Showcase Maine 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two hours of Showcase Maine exhibits\, networking\, food and drink!
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/fame-showcase-maine-2025/
LOCATION:Portland (TBD)\, Portland\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Startup,Tech
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SUMMARY:Maine Visionary Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The NACD New England Chapter\, The Roux Institute at Northeastern University and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present a special Visionaries event celebrating the far-reaching vision of Maine and New England business leaders. \nThe event will bring together CEOs from a diverse set of Maine businesses together with key leaders from State Government to discuss how businesses in the region are navigating the new world of uncertainty. From changing patterns of trade and tariffs to AI and emerging technologies. \nFor boards and their directors\, building an agile and resilient environment has never been as important as it is today. Decisions made today will have widespread impacts. Some decisions lead to consequences that cannot be predicted or clearly defined. What framework for decision-making have leading boards adopted in the current environment? What are the current issues at the top of boards’ agendas? What do boards need to understand? How can they stay current and where should they focus?
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/maine-visionary-leaders/
LOCATION:Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Networking,Startup,Tech
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SUMMARY:Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event
DESCRIPTION:Save your seat at Innovation Hall for Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad\, Maine’s premier competition for innovative small businesses. Who will earn our $50\,000 grant? See finalists pitch live to\, and field questions from\, an independent panel of judges\, on Tuesday\, October 21 to find out. Join us in-person at 4:30pm for a social hour before the 5:30pm competition. UNE’s Innovation Hall (Portland Campus)\, 772 Stevens Ave – get directions . Free parking on campus. Also\, see pitch videos from additional finalists as they compete for our $20\,000 Emerging Business
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/maine-community-banks-2025-launchpad-live-event/
LOCATION:UNE’s Innovation Hall – Portland Campus\, 772 Stevens Avenue\, Portland\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Startup,Tech
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T210000
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SUMMARY:Maine Data & AI Social Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Get together socially to talk data\, AI and other things over a drink! \nCheck in at front desk for location when you arrive – we are usually in the table area by the front windows. \nBackup location downstairs in the room with bubble hockey!
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/maine-data-ai-social-meetup/
LOCATION:Arcadia\, 504 Congress\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T103000
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SUMMARY:BioME Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BioME Annual Conference 2025 on October 8 at University of Southern Maine in Portland. Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine and network with the biotech and medical device community at our biggest event of the year. The Conference will feature panel sessions\, engaging talks\, presentations\, networking and expo tables.
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/biome-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:University of Southern Maine\, 88 Bedford St\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Networking,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
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SUMMARY:Grantx Celebration of Maine Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Grantx Celebration of Maine Launch Event.This free public event will spotlight the bold ideas\, local leaders\, and cutting-edge technology shaping Maine’s innovation ecosystem on the official launch day of Portland startup\, Grantx.
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/grantx-celebration-of-maine-launch-event/
LOCATION:McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success\, 35 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T080000
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SUMMARY:Portland Hubspot User Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first unofficial HubSpot User Group (HUG) meetup in Portland\, Maine. This relaxed and interactive event is perfect for local marketers\, sales professionals\, RevOps experts\, and HubSpot fans.
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/portland-hubspot-user-group/
LOCATION:Page One Web Solutions\, 250 Commercial Street Floor 2\, Portland\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T163000
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SUMMARY:Maine EdTech meetup
DESCRIPTION:Let’s connect! From K–12 platforms to higher ed tools\, Maine is home to some incredible ed-tech innovation\, and it’s time we got to know each other better! Whether you’re building\, scaling\, or supporting a business in the education technology space\, come meet fellow founders and workers who share your mission. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 7\nTime: 4:30 to 6:30 PM\nLocation: To be determined (Portland)\nWho: Anyone working in or building Maine-based K–12 or higher education technology companies \nWe’ll mingle\, share ideas\, and build connections before the back-to-school rush kicks into full gear. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.nexusmaine.com/event/maine-edtech-meetup/
LOCATION:Portland (TBD)\, Portland\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tech
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