On January 25th, 2025, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center, the Silicon Forest Tech Summit returns to Hillsboro, Oregon! We are bringing together the entire tech ecosystem, uniting emerging tech startups, established corporations, innovative technologists, and educational institutions.

Join us for Lightning Talks, Tech Demos, and Networking with thought leaders and industry pioneers.

This year’s summit is titled Advancing Technology and Building a Global Community. We aim to spotlight emerging technologies, demystify advanced manufacturing, and illuminate the future of work and career opportunities in the tech industry.

The upcoming Silicon Forest Tech Summit promises to be a transformative gathering, spotlighting cutting-edge tech companies and amplifying inspiring stories from across the industry. With a diverse agenda and dedicated spaces for career insights and resources, this year’s summit will offer attendees a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore the latest tech innovations, and gain insights into Oregon’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.

Key Highlights: 🚀 600+ attendees: a dynamic audience of tech enthusiasts and community leaders. 🚀 30+ expert speakers: thought leaders sharing valuable perspectives and new ideas. 🚀 40+ companies: a broad network of startups, local companies and organizations. 🚀 17 BIPOC-led organizations: showcasing tech demos and celebrating diversity and innovation. 🚀 1000+ registrations expected: reflecting the summit’s wide-reaching impact and appeal.

We will start 2025 off right with the Silicon Forest Tech Summit, advancing technology and building a global community. This event will unite visionaries, innovators, and community leaders to inspire, connect, and shape the future of technology. With a strong focus on inclusivity and collaboration, the summit is dedicated to strengthening the Pacific Northwest’s tech ecosystem and fostering ideas that drive meaningful change well beyond the event itself.

Website: www.STEAMcircuit.com Email: [email protected]

Join us for an exclusive screening of the InVision-produced documentary DESIGN DISRUPTORS, brought to you by InVision & Delight Conference.

DESIGN DISRUPTORS

You're invited to join us for an exclusive screening of Design Disruptors, a full-length documentary about the future of design, produced by InVision, a Delight Conference Signature Partner. The film features design leaders and product designers from 15+ industry-toppling companies-valued at more than $1 trillion dollars combined. The film chronicles the true nature of design and the design-driven business revolutions being shaped around the world through the designers' eyes.

Hosted by the PNCA Collaborative Design MFA program at the PNCA Mediatheque, this screening will be a chance to mingle with Delight attendees, local professionals and PNCA design MFA's.

Starting at 6:15, with lights down at 6:45 and a talk-back immediately following. Seating is limited, so you have to register, but there will be reserved VIP seating for Delight attendees. Watch the documentary trailer now.

Affect is a new 2-day event about the work and design behind social good. It's part regular conference, with speaker talks, and part volunteering sessions, in which you'll get to head to local nonprofits and help out for half a day.

Program:

Ijeoma Oluo (The Establishment):
Opening Keynote

Deep Shah:
Healing Heathcare and Healing Yourself

Jessica Tate (ThinkShout)
Fighting Internet Censorship with Multi-cultural Design

Kahlief Adams (Spawn on Me):
Spawn4Good: A Lesson in Activist Gaming

Alfie Padilla (Pixel Arts):
Non-Binary Genders: A Queer and Practical Revolution

Amelia Abreu (Abreu Consulting):
Towards an Ethics of Care for Technology

Justin Kemerling:
Six Years of #NOKXL Design

Molly McLeod (Code for America):
Public Service Design: How You Can Make a Difference in Your Community

Liz Susong (Catalyst Wed Co):
When Wedding Media and Feminist Politics Meet

De Nichols (Civic Creatives):
Designing in Times of Social Conflict & Transition

Nadia Gathers (CODE2040):
Fatigue: on Burnout

Volunteering

Choose between helping out with p:ear, the Welcome Home Coalition/#Yes4Homes campaign, or Hack Oregon!

Tickets available at: https://affectconf.com/register

Navigating potential career paths can often seem overwhelming amid the ever-evolving landscape of innovation. The Silicon Forest Tech Summit, however, seeks to unveil the true essence of local tech companies and elucidate pathways to join them. In addition, this is a safe space for companies to engage, attract, and retain a diverse workforce.

The event will take place from 12-5PM at the NW Events & Environments at 2900 NE Century Blvd #100. Attendees can expect to leave feeling inspired and energized. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the discussion and shape the future of Technology!