At A Crossroads
The 23rd Annual Leadership Summit
December 8 I 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. I Oregon Convention Center
This year marks the 23rd annual Leadership Summit! Join us on December 8th at the Oregon Convention Center.
Oregon stands at a pivotal moment. The era of automatic growth is over, and many of our systems — built for yesterday’s problems — don’t fit today’s challenges. While old systems fall short, Oregon’s story has always been one of possibility, not limits. From our natural resources to our people and ideas, we have always found ways to turn constraints into progress and risk into renewal.
This year’s Leadership Summit calls us to that tradition once more: to face hard truths with clear eyes and to shape a future worthy of Oregon and the generations to come. The moment won’t wait, and neither can we.
The Business Plan has four long-range goals: grow wages, increase the share of people working, expand household wealth, and boost economic mobility. A foundational pillar of achieving these goals is a growing economy.
On December 8th, we gather At A Crossroads — where business, community, and elected leaders will dig into urgent priorities to grow the economy and chart Oregon’s course ahead.
The Summit will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with breakouts in the afternoon, followed by Food Forward 2.0 at the Redd where we will celebrate Oregon’s vibrant food and beverage industry.
Register today!
Food Forward 2.0: Oregon’s Culinary Future
December 8 I 4:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. I The Redd on Salmon Street
Oregon has everything it takes to rival the world’s great food regions – raw natural bounty, world-class agriculture, a fierce sense of place, award-winning chefs, a maker culture rooted in legacy, and institutions that drive ideas forward. The ingredients are here.
The question is: what happens when we make food a true statewide priority? That’s what Food Forward 2.0 is designed to inspire. This immersive evening will showcase the full breadth of Oregon’s food and beverage landscape, revealing how it fuels our economy, shapes our culture, and merits our investment and pride.
Guests will taste Oregon through its iconic ingredients – traced from farm and field to table, elevated by award-winning chefs from across the state. Paired with world-class wines from our celebrated regions, and complemented by the best of Oregon’s agriculture, dairy, cider, beer, land, and sea, this night will launch a bold new chapter for Oregon’s culinary future.
Shuttles will be available between the Oregon Convention Center and The Redd. Registration and more details coming soon. Please note, reception tickets can be added onto Leadership Summit registrations.
See highlights from the 2024 Food Forward reception here.
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.
- ASL Interpreters & Captioning: ASL interpreters will join us for the day, and live captioning was available on screens, making it easier for those with hearing needs to engage in the conversation.
- Sensory Relief: Sensory bags and designated sensory break stations provided a calm environment to help attendees recharge and remain engaged.
- Sunflower Lanyards: To support those with nonapparent disabilities, we offered optional sunflower lanyards, which help others recognize and respect their needs.
- Accessibility Table at Registration: Our dedicated team from Relay Resources was available near registration, with trained accessibility specialists on hand to offer support throughout the day.
