Since 2002 the Oregon Business Plan has been the state’s principal economic development forum, bringing together leaders from business, government, and nonprofit sectors to consider policies and initiatives to improve Oregon’s economy and life. In pursuit of Shared Prosperity, our strategic vision for the 2020s, the goals we advocate are to grow wages, increase the share of Oregonians working, grow household wealth, and increase economic mobility across Oregon’s diverse communities and geography.
The Business Plan has helped Oregon navigate two recessions and shape policy for a range of issues. Now we face the challenge of seizing opportunities for long-term, equitably shared prosperity.
Last year, we gathered under the theme At A Crossroads. Today, we face a more consequential moment. The critical question is no longer how to manage growth, but whether we can generate it. Can Oregon remain competitive in a nation where people, capital, and opportunity are increasingly mobile? Are we ready to make the tough choices necessary to strengthen our economy, restore public confidence, and secure long-term prosperity?
The Leadership Summit returns for its 24th year on Monday, December 7. The 2026 Leadership Summit will focus on the pressing challenges facing our state. Participants will engage in breakout discussions during lunch and in the afternoon. The day will conclude with a reception, continuing the dialogue and partnership-building to advance Oregon.
The challenges are real, but so are Oregon’s strengths. The question is whether we have the clarity, urgency, and resolve to act. Join us on December 7 as we help define Oregon’s next chapter.
Registration will open at the end of July. Stay tuned for further updates and be sure to register early!
