Theme
Connecting People, Not Dots
2023 Speakers
Emcee
Tra’Renee Chambers
Emmy Award-Winning multi-media personality, often referred to as “The Face and Voice of Portland.”
Keynote Speaker
Hazel Valdez
PDXWIT
Hazel Valdez (she/her) is the Executive Director of Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT).
Panelist
Carla Titus
Wealth & Worth Within
She’s a fractional CFO who provides financial consulting and advisory services to business owners.
Panelist
Jessica Chan
Pop Local Vancouver
Jess is the founder and owner of Night Market Vancouver and Pop-Local on Vancouver Waterfront.
Panelist
Dan Regester
K9 Kavalry
Dan Regester is the founder of a nonprofit that helps military veterans through service dog training.
Panelist
Stephan Phan
Craft3
Steven is a financial professional working with underserved community members at a local non-profit.
Panel Moderator
Katy Byrtus
Mathys+Potestio
Katy is a community connector, creative recruiter, and career coach and loves her community.
Singer
Tahirah Memory
Singer
Tahirah’s a soul singer/songwriter nominated for Best Female Vocalist, Best Album, and Best Song.
Dj
Dj Michael Morris
DJ
Michael Morris is the dynamic owner and operator of Portland's Original King of Old-School LLC.
Schedule 2023
Day 1 - Thursday, October 05
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Incubator Work, hang out, and network for pre-registered.
- 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration Registration Opens
- 5:30 PM
Dinner ServedBuffet
- 5:45 PM
Program StartsConference
- 6:00 PM
Keynote Speaker Hazel Valdez, PDXWIT
- 6:45 PM
Vendor SpotlightAppreciation
- 7:00 PM
Vendors / NetworkIntro
- 8:00 PM
EntertainmentEnjoy
Day 2 - Friday, October 06
- 8:00 AM
Registration Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM
Breakfast ServedBreakfast
- 9:05 AM
Opening RemarksIntro
- 9:15 AM
EntertainmentEnjoy
- 10:00 AM
Find Your Why People Panel Panel Participants : Jessica Chan, Stephen Phan, Dan Regester, and Carla Titus Katy Byrtus as Moderator
- 11:30 AM
ReconveneGet together again
- 12:00 PM
Lunch ServedEnjoy
- 1:30 PM
Connecting People and SolutionsNetworking
- 3:00 PM