The 32nd Annual Northwest Public Employees Diversity Conference will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Oregon Convention Center.
Conference schedule.
8:00 AM
REGISTRATION OPEN → Portland Ballroom Lobby
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
BREAK
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION (for elected officials, executives and department/bureau directors)
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
WORKSHOP PERIOD 1
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
BREAK
11:05 AM - 12:35 PM
WORKSHOP PERIOD 2
12:35 PM - 2:10 PM
LUNCH PROGRAM → Portland Ballroom
Robert Phillips Regional Diversity Award
Keynote
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
BREAK
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
WORKSHOP PERIOD 3
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
OPTIONAL NETWORKING RECEPTION → Portland Ballroom Lobby
5:30 PM
CONFERENCE ENDS