2025 Future Forward Forum - Portland | Trends and Insights Shaping Today’s Business Landscape

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Event details

In today’s dynamic business environment, leaders face a constant stream of new challenges and opportunities. Our local Portland session is designed to help keep you ahead of the curve, offering timely insights into some of the issues that matter most to organizations right now. Join us for a series of sessions led by subject matter specialists, where we’ll explore emerging trends, evolving risks, and innovative insights shaping the business landscape.

Whether your focus is on navigating regulatory changes, harnessing new technologies, or driving organizational resilience, our agenda is curated to explore the topics top of mind for business leaders. Following our session, we invite you to enjoy a networking reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages to connect with your local business peers.

Agenda:

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Arrival and check-in
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.: CPE Sessions including the following topics:
- Accounting and regulatory update
- Current trends in M&A
- Hot topics in compensation, benefits, and state taxes
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Networking reception

Location

Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Attire

The dress code for this event is business casual.

Parking and rideshare

The Brewery Blocks/Whole Foods Underground Parking Garage is the largest lot in Portland and it is located one block from The Armory. It’s a well-lit, security-patrolled underground garage that houses 1,300 parking spaces. There are two entrances to this lot: NW Twelfth Avenue or NW Thirteenth Avenue, between Couch and Davis Streets. The elevators take you into the M Financial Building lobby (just around the corner from the Armory) or into Whole Foods on the corner of Couch and NW Twelfth Avenue.

Food and beverage

We invite you to enjoy a networking reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages to connect with your local business peers. You can indicate a food allergy or dietary preference during registration.

Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please note on your registration form.

Health and safety

The safety and well being of our guests is our top priority. Deloitte follows CDC guidelines while also ensuring adherence to state and local laws related to COVID-19.

Check-in

Upon entering the Armory, our team will be there to greet you and direct you to the session.

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