About the TEDxPortland Event Space

Have you ever wondered where TEDxPortland—the ideas, speakers, artifacts, and experiences that inspire thousands each year—comes to life?

Welcome to the creative home of TEDxPortland.

With more than 4,200 TEDx events organized around the world, TEDxPortland is widely regarded as one of the premier TEDx programs globally. This is where the Team curates ideas, designs experiences, hosts speakers, and builds one of Portland’s most celebrated annual events.

Located in the award-winning Fair-Haired Dumbbell, this 4,100-square-foot Class A creative studio offers sweeping views of the Burnside Bridge, the Portland skyline, and the iconic “Made in Oregon” White Stag sign. Every detail of the space reflects the curiosity, creativity, and community that have defined TEDxPortland for more than 17 years.

Would you like to work with the TEDxPortland core team to enlist Speaker & Performer guest appearances?

We are here for it…

Inquire within.

Whether you’re hosting a leadership retreat, special party, board meeting, workshop, product launch, networking event, or creative offsite, this inspiring environment was designed to spark conversation, collaboration, and new ideas.

Because after all…

Ideas Change Everything.

Catering: 

Elephants Delicatessen is the exclusive caterer for all food and beverage services for events at the TEDxPortland Event Space. Food and beverage service, rental equipment, service ware, and event staffing are available through Elephants at an additional cost. Our venue team will help you select seasonal menus and create a catering package tailored to your event.

Amenities: 

• 4,100 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed creative workspace
• 15+ years of relics and storytelling artifacts to admire in the office space
• Capacity for 75 standing guests or 40 seated
• Two private conference rooms
• Three 75-inch displays with Apple AirPlay presentation capability
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Professional ambient lighting throughout (disco ball at night!)
• Kitchenette with two refrigerators
• Climate-controlled environment
• Convenient MAX Light Rail access
• Covered outdoor breezeway / patio furniture
• Two unforgettable restrooms (trust us—you’ll want to see them)
• Knot Springs Spa partnership across the street, inquire within
• Wild Reed Yoga partnership down the street, inquire within
• Covered, secure parking in The Yard

Perfect For

• Birthday / Anniversary celebrations
• Private concerts
• Executive retreats
• Board meetings
• Team offsites
• Workshops & training sessions
• Speaker rehearsals
• Product launches
• Networking receptions
• Creative strategy sessions
• Podcast & video recordings
• Community gatherings

How do I book events in this space?

To begin planning your next event, please fill out our venue questionnaire.