Silicon Forest Tech Summit 2026

The Silicon Forest Tech Summit brings together Portland's regional tech ecosystem on March 14, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center to spotlight emerging companies and foster innovation across generations. With over 1,000 attendees and 40+ participating companies, this one-day summit connects entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and innovators around core themes of agility, technology advancement, and global community building. The summit features compelling startup pitches from promising ventures, keynotes from recognized thought leaders, cross-industry networking sessions facilitating meaningful collaboration, and panel discussions on emerging technology trends. Programming explores future career opportunities in fast-growing sectors and investment potential in climate tech and deep-tech startups. The event emphasizes strong affordability and accessibility, with tickets offered on a sliding-scale model starting at just $24, democratizing participation across Portland's diverse and vibrant tech community.