Excellerate Central Oregon Business Forum

As business leaders we face a complex, rapidly changing and chaotic market environment. Navigating a range of political, legal, regulatory, economic and cultural forces requires great strategy and excellent execution. For the fourth year, hundreds of our region's top business leaders are gathering for Excellerate – Central Oregon’s premier business conference - to learn, share best practices, build valuable connections, and prepare to thrive in 2026.

The program will include presentations from local business leaders, and vibrant peer-peer roundtable discussions and problem solving:

o Jordan Smith, VP CMIT Solutions: "Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

o Jenn Donahue, US Navy Commodore (Retired), Entrepreneur, Leadership Coach: "Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times"

o TBD,

Net Event Proceeds go to support three local non-profit organizations:

- Serving Women Graduates of Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs. Focusing on back-end support by providing post recovery services.

- Supporting veterans and community members in Central Oregon through outreach, housing assistance, advocacy, and essential services. Empowering individuals toward stability and independence.

- Raising awareness, educating the public, and supporting stroke survivors and their families across Oregon with a mission to prevent strokes and improve long-term recovery outcomes.

Agenda:

• Gather: 6:30 am (Come on time and enjoy the leadership connections).
• Breakfast catered by The Riverhouse: 6:30 - 7:15
• Networking: 6:30 - 7:15

• Jordan Smith: "Cyber-Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"

• Roundtable Discussion
• Jenn Donahue: "Building Resilient Teams in Challenging Times"
• Roundtable Discussion
• Speaker - Candidates being interviewed now
• Roundtable Discussion
• 10:00 - Event Conclusion
• 10:00 - 10:30 - Optional Networking