industry exploration
TiE Oregon’s Industry Exploration Special Interest Groups are exclusive, small-group sessions for Charter Members and invited guests. These curated gatherings bring together industry experts, investors, and peers to explore emerging technologies, new asset classes, and the future of tech-enabled investing.
Each session is designed for thoughtful discussion and forward-looking insight—offering early perspective on where markets and innovation are heading. Through Industry Exploration, Charter Members gain deeper understanding, trusted connections, and practical intelligence to stay ahead of the curve.
COMING UP FEBRUARY 6, 2026
TiE Oregon’s Industry Exploration Special Interest Groups are exclusive, small-group sessions for Charter Members and invited guests. If interested in attending, please contact Kari.Naone@oregon.tie.org.
Mega-Trend Spotting: The Rise of Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are rapidly emerging as a powerful signal for understanding complex systems—from elections and geopolitics to macroeconomic shifts and investment decision-making. In this Industry Exploration session, we’ll examine why markets often outperform polls and pundits, and what that insight means for forward-looking investors.
This interactive, small-group discussion is designed for Charter Members who want early perspective on emerging asset classes, new analytical tools, and the future of tech-enabled investing.
Click below to learn more and reserve your seat to join a thoughtful conversation at the intersection of AI, forecasting, and investment strategy.
other special interest group topics
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Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape how companies are built, scaled, and funded—making it a critical area of exploration for forward-looking investors. This session brings together investors and technologists to examine where AI is creating durable value, where hype persists, and how the landscape is evolving beyond early experimentation. Read more…
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Digital Twins and Simulation are rapidly transforming how physical systems are designed, tested, and optimized—making this a critical area of exploration for forward-looking investors. This Special Interest Group session brings together investors and domain experts to examine how Digital Twins and simulation technologies are enabling the next wave of Physical AI, and where capital is being deployed across this emerging intersection of AI, robotics, and immersive environments.