Community
The future is built in community.
AI meetups, maker workshops, and innovation events for the builders, founders, and creatives shaping what's next — centered in Clearwater, BC.
Get InvolvedWhat we run
Spaces for builders to connect.
AI Meetups
Monthly gatherings for practitioners, founders, and curious minds exploring practical AI applications. Talks, demos, and real conversation — no hype.
Workshops & Sprints
Hands-on sessions building AI tools, automation workflows, and creative systems. Learn by doing alongside people who are shipping real products.
Music & Arts Festivals
We help organize and amplify music and arts festivals in the region — bringing creative culture to Clearwater and connecting local artists with wider audiences.
Events & Summits
Larger gatherings that bring together thinkers, makers, and investors for deep conversation about where technology and culture are heading.
Physical Space
Portal.Place — where it all happens.
Portal.Place is the physical and digital home for the Clearwater innovation ecosystem. A makerspace, event venue, and co-working community for the people building the next generation of technology, media, and culture.
Design Spore is deeply embedded in Portal.Place — hosting events, running workshops, and helping build the infrastructure for a thriving innovation community in the BC interior.
Visit Portal.PlaceClearwater, BC
Home base
Monthly AI meetups open to all skill levels
Hands-on workshops and build sprints
Makerspace equipment and co-working
Online community for remote participants
Connected Ecosystem
Part of a larger movement.
Design Spore is connected to the Future Thinkers ecosystem — a global community of forward-thinking individuals exploring technology, culture, and human potential. With 50M+ podcast downloads and decades of community building, Future Thinkers brings a global perspective to local events.
Explore Future ThinkersFuture Thinkers Podcast
50M+ downloads · 500+ episodes
In-depth conversations with scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and artists on the leading edge of what's possible.
Come build with us.
Whether you're in Clearwater or joining remotely — there's a place for you in this community.