Agenda At A Glance
Oregon Startup Conference 2025
Where Innovation Meets Community
George Fox University | Friday, June 20, 2025
Hosted by Launch Mid-Valley & SEDCOR, with funding from Business Oregon
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Welcome + Opening Remarks
Inspirational Invocation by Tamika L. Herbert
- Kickoff by event organizers
- Acknowledgment of sponsors & partners
- Overview of the day’s schedule and opportunities
- High-energy welcome from the emcee
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Resource Fair (Concurrent)
Explore tools, funding opportunities, mentorship, and support from local and regional ecosystem partners. Open throughout the day in the exhibition area.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Success Panel #1
How Startups Are Scaling with Story, Strategy & Social
Learn how startups are building awareness, driving engagement, and converting customers using creative and authentic marketing.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Access to Capital Panel
Funding the Future: What You Need to Know About VCs, Angels, & Public Resources
Discover what funders are looking for, how to position your startup, and where to go next.
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch + Resource Fair Extension
Connect with fellow founders, investors, and community leaders while continuing to explore the Resource Fair.
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Success Panel #2
“How Did You Get There?”
Founders share pivotal moments, challenges they’ve overcome, and lessons learned on the path to success.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Startup Pitch Competition
Eight Oregon startups pitch live in front of judges, investors, and the audience.
Fast-paced, high-energy, and full of innovation.
🔍 Judges deliberate concurrently after the session.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Spotlight Session: Bob Dalton
Founder of Sackcloth & Ashes
“From Mission to Movement”
How one founder turned a cause-driven idea into a nationally recognized brand—and what you can learn from his journey.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Pitch Competition Awards
Celebrate the winners of the pitch competition—including judges’ choice and audience favorite—and hear what’s next for them and the community.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing + Community Connections
Stick around for final networking, group photos, and post-event conversations.