2025 Leadership Summit

The 23rd Annual Leadership Summit
December 8

Join us on December 8 for the 2025 Leadership Summit at the Oregon Convention Center. For over 20 years, this forum has been pivotal in shaping state policies and investments that are crucial to Oregon’s future.

This year’s event will focus on economic development opportunities for the state. Following the plenary session, another iteration of the Food Forward reception will celebrate Oregon’s vibrant food and beverage industry.

Registration opens in October. Stay tuned for further updates.

Accessibility

The Oregon Business Plan is rooted in a commitment to Shared Prosperity — a vision where all Oregonians, regardless of race, region, economic circumstance, or ability, have the opportunity to thrive. We’re partnering with Relay Resources as we strive to make greater shared prosperity a reality for all, recognizing that prosperity includes accessible opportunities for Oregonians with disabilities. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive space where every voice is heard, and every attendee is supported.

Relay Resources is a social enterprise nonprofit and the leading disability inclusion partner in the Pacific Northwest. With a mission to transform workplaces and communities through disability inclusion, Relay Resources works closely with organizations to implement ADA accommodations and provide guidance to support all attendees. Learn more about their work here.

Oregon’s Choice: Grow Modestly or Not at All

Webinar with John Tapogna  I  September 9, 2025

For decades, Oregon could count on steady growth – of people, jobs, and opportunity. That era has ended. Slowing national population trends, rising housing costs, underperforming schools, and climate pressures are reshaping our state’s future.

On September 9, join us for a one-hour webinar to examine Oregon’s Choice: Grow Modestly or Not at All. Will we adapt and pursue deliberate, modest growth, or accept the risks of stagnation? The conversation will begin to set the stage for the 2025 Leadership Summit, where elected, business, and community leaders will chart a path forward.

The discussion will be led by John Tapogna, a public policy consultant with decades of experience analyzing Oregon’s economic, demographic, and fiscal trends. John has guided public and private leaders through pivotal policy debates and is recognized for bringing clear, data-driven insights to some of the state’s toughest challenges.

See the webinar materials here.