PNW Ecommerce Meetup Groups
The Pacific Northwest ecommerce groups I regularly attend. Mostly for my own reference, but if you're an ecommerce professional looking to connect with others in the field, these are good rooms to be in.
Ecomm Northwest
Agency sponsored, but attended by local ecommerce and startup professionals and entrepreneurs, hosted at local businesses or agency HQs. No selling, no pressure, just good discussions. A great place to touch base with what people are doing and seeing in this rapidly evolving world.
| Where | Portland, Oregon |
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| Sponsor | Agency sponsored, by Graybox |
| Size | 1k+ members; attendance runs around 30–60 people depending on the season |
| Cost | Free to attend, usually with light food & drinks |
| Businesses | SMB down to very small businesses and startups |
| Who attends | A mix of ecommerce professionals at all levels, plus founders and entrepreneurs. Very informal. |
| Format | Often just discussions, with an occasional presentation |
| Link | meetup.com/ecommerce-portland |
Around the Sound for Ecommerce Founders & Operators
Great conversations and innovative insights. As an annual event it draws a bigger crowd, so you hear a wider array of market conditions and what people are doing at the founder/operator level.
| Where | Seattle, Washington |
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| Sponsor | SeaMonster Studios, with support from other tools & platforms (varies by year) |
| Size | Larger groups, as an annual event (2026 was the sixth) |
| Cost | Free to attend, with drinks and a walking dinner served |
| Businesses | Larger companies, but also SMB and startups |
| Venue | Fancier places, such as Daniel's Broiler on Lake Union |
| Format | Can have more of a selling atmosphere, as more agencies present findings or their own offerings |
| Link | 2026 event page (September 24, 2026) |