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NW Innovation Summit

Innovation is about change. Come celebrate those grinding it out and leave inspired to provoke your own change.

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Portland State University

Bringing together innovators and thought leaders to drive positive change.

Join us at the Innovation Summit, where we’ll bridge the gap between seasoned experts and enthusiastic newcomers. This event is more than a celebration of today’s breakthroughs—it’s a platform to discuss the future of innovation in the Pacific Northwest.

• What makes an environment where innovation can thrive?

• Innovation isn’t just for tech - what does it look like to spark social innovation?

• How do you sustain momentum when friction creates lag?


Portland keeps it weird. In weirdness, there is bravery to not only see a vision of the alternative, but go after it with zeal and determination.


We dare to believe innovation isn't a buzz word. It's a vital ingredient in sparking change.


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Innovators and Thinkers

Our goal is to find and showcase those with calluses and scars - those doing the work to bring new ways of thinking and doing in and outside of their industry

Matthew Claudel

Founder, Field States

Nilesh Ashra

Founder, OK Tomorrow

Jaimes Valdez,

Org. Dev. & Policy Manager, PCEF

Quisha Light

Customer Services Dir., Portland Water Bureau

Steven Phan

VP Business Lending, Craft3

Bob Mighell

Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Oregon

Riikka Salonen

Dir. Health Equity, BCT Partners

Dr.Steven Nakana

Chief Diversity Officer

Cinthia Manuel

Founder Autentica Consulting

Dr.Derenda Schubert

Executive Director Bridge Meadows

Dr.Ernesto Fonseca

CEO Hacienda CDC

Steve Messinetti

CEO Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

Evan LaPointe

Founder, CORE

Matt Vuylsteke

General Manager,
Amaterra Wines

Anna Maria Ponzi

Former President,
Ponzi Vineyards

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