Silicon Forest Tech Summit: Advancing Technology & Building a Global Community
Sat, Jan 25
|Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibit Hall
*Event Moves to Portland!* Join us at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 25th. We are bringing together the entire tech ecosystem, uniting emerging tech startups, established corporations, innovative technologists, and educational institutions. Are you looking for new opportunities?


Time & Location
Jan 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibit Hall, 300 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227, USA
About the event
On January 25th, 2025, at the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Silicon Forest Tech Summit makes its return! 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.
Schedule
15 minutesDoors Open
1 hourEvent Opening & Lightning Talks Round #1
Main Stage
Event Speakers

Dr. Richard Osibanjo
Chief of Staff and Director of SPTD, Intel

Rick Turoczy
Founder and Editor,
Silicon Florist

Ameeta Agrawl
Assistant Professor of Computer Science, PSU

Corey Frazier
Sr. Program Manager, Client Segments, Intel

Isaac A. Pendergrass
Sr. Software Platform Engineer, NVIDIA (Omniverse)

Vivek Patel
VP of Enterprise AI, InfoSec, and Global IT Operations

Reese Bowes
User Experience, Technology, Design, and Interaction synthesis

Marcus DelGado
Lead Project Resource Analyst, NASA Jet Propulsion

Hector Dominguez Aguirre
Smart Cities Open Data and Privacy Coordinator, City of Portland

Rita Munarwi
Principal Hardware Technical Program Manager, Microsoft

Sumanoharan Narayanan
Director of Engineering - Automated Technology Group, Daimler Trucks North America

Rawand Rasheed
CEO & Co-Founder, Helix Earth Technologies

Wilson Smith
Director of Footware Design,
Nike Inc.

Brett Brown
Director of Immersive Design, Nike Inc.

Megan Notarte
Project Management Professional, AI Portland

J. Nicole Mors
Group Product Design Manager, AI Portland

Shashi Jain
Interim Executive Director, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Nandini Ranganathan
Founder and President, Creative and Emerging Technology Institute (CETI)

Ben Barry
CEO and Chief Digital Officer, Airship Technologies Group, Inc.

Juan Baraza
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Latino Network

Stephen Green
Founder, Greener Pastures NW Podcast

Natalie Ruiz
CEO, AnswerConnect

Amir Armstrong
Creative Producer, Wieden + Kennedy

Dexter Turner
Founder and CEO, OpConnect

Joseph Wyno
Executive Director, Oregon UAS Accelerator

Juan Muro
Executive Director, Free Geek

Dwindell Feeley
Manager of Development and Customer Experience, Free Geek

Alisha Sullivan
Executive Director, Portland Winter Lights

Herbert Beauclere
Co-Founder, Sneaker Week PDX

Blaire G. Hervey
VP of Community Engagement, Girl Scouts of OR and SW Washington

Lakecia Gunter
CTO of Global Partner Solutions, Microsoft

Fidel Ferrer
Founder and President, Project LEDO

Trish Millines Dziko
Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation
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Event Speakers
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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum
U. S. Representative, Oregon's 5th district
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Joseph Wyno
UAS Oregon Accelerator
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Yoseph Ukbazghi
STEAM Circuit
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Trish Millines Dziko
Technology Access Foundation