Industry: Technology

Designed with both emerging and experienced developers in mind! Join us at the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center at Ecotrust for a discussion on today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, full-stack development is undergoing a significant transformation. This event is part of The Open Source Fellowship, offering an in-depth look at the shifting role of full-stack developers in the age of AI, open-source collaboration, and workforce innovation. We’ll kick off with informal networking among technologists, followed by a compelling keynote, which will unpack how developers are adapting to AI-assisted workflows, the increasing importance of collaborative tools, and the long-term value of full-stack thinking in a fragmented tech ecosystem.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how full-stack skills are still relevant, if not essential in building adaptable, human-centered technologies.

The evening will continue with a candid panel discussion featuring local engineers who will share their career journeys, discuss how AI is impacting their day-to-day work, and offer practical advice for those breaking into tech.

Join us for a two-day event (May 29 & 30) focused on real-world AI tools and strategies that boost productivity, creativity, and innovation. Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or simply AI-curious, this conference offers practical insights for all experience levels.

• Keynotes and panels on AI governance, ethics, and future impact.
• Live demos of tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more.
• Breakout sessions on AI for marketing, project management, and decision-making.
• Lightning talks on AI in agriculture, education, robotics, and more.
• Hands-on learning in a collaborative, community-driven setting.

Discover how AI can empower your work and your world.

Invent Oregon is the state’s premier college-level prototyping competition, empowering students to transform inventive ideas into tangible solutions for today’s critical challenges. Participants receive mentorship and up to $2,500 in development grants to advance their concepts into working prototypes, culminating in a final competition where they vie for $30,000 in cash prizes. The program emphasizes innovations that positively impact communities and the environment across energy, food, transportation, housing, and health sectors. Managed by the PSU Center for Entrepreneurship and supported by sponsors including the Lemelson Foundation, Business Oregon, and The Oregon Community Foundation, Invent Oregon fosters a statewide culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among college students.

Schedule At-a-Glance for Pitch, Public Exhibition, & Awards

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Pitch Competition
2:00 pm -5:00 pm Prototype Exhibition
5:30 pm Keynote
6:00 pm Awards