5. Bask in the Sunshine and Beauty of Portland, Oregon in July

While the conference itself is held at the beautiful Gerding Theater at the Armory, Portland in July is full of sunshine and happy people—not to mention an unlimited supply of fun things to do around town from coffee, breweries, food carts, and doughnuts to outdoor activities and taking in the Pacific Northwest scenic sights. Need a few ideas? Check out our list of suggestions.

6. Discuss the Hottest Trends and Spend Time with Colleagues, Friends, and the Most Popular People in the Tech World

Chain React 2018 is bringing people together from all over the world, giving you a chance to hang out with your online friends in person. Not only that, but there will be enough time to meet new people and say hi to the most popular people in the tech world.

7. Feel Like You Belong, Regardless of Who You Are or Your Experience Level

Chain React is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone (our Code of Conduct). It’s a welcoming and friendly environment, where the egos are left at the door and our speakers will cover a variety of skill levels.

First time attending a conference? We will have a dedicated space just for you! You will meet up with an Infinite Red ambassador who will welcome new conference attendees, show them around The Armory, and help you find places to eat. You’ll automatically have someone to hang out with if you are attending the conference by yourself.