# Event Details - **Event Name**: Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Indigenous Public Interest Design: Cultural Knowledge and PracticesAbout this EventCONFERENCE OVERVIEWThe Structures for Inclusion (SFI) Conference will be held at Portland State University on October 8, 9, & 10th 2026, co-organized by Design Corps and The Center for Public Interest Design along with the SEED Network, and ITECK. The theme for the conference is "Indigenous Public Interest Design: Cultural Knowledge and Practices," and presentations will highlight projects, architects, designers, engineers, and planners that exemplify Indigenous Public Interest Design. This three-day, in-person event will feature speakers and practitioners sharing Indigenous cultural knowledge and practices and their value in the built and natural environments.For more information, visit our Structures for Inclusion WebsiteORGANIZERSDesign Corps & the SEED NetworkFirst held in 2000 by Design Corps, the purpose of the SFI conferences has been to share the best ideas and practices that are reaching those currently underserved by architecture. So for twenty-six years, Design Corps has hosted SFI conferences with various design organizations showcasing the most impactful ideas and projects addressing Social, Economic and Environmental Design (SEED) utilizing the SEED Evaluator methodology of Design Corps’ SEED Network. This conference will provide a community of shared interests to learn, network, and share.The Center for Public Interest Design (CPID)The Center for Public Interest Design (CPID) is a research and action center at Portland State University's School of Architecture dedicated to inclusive design practices that address the growing needs of underserved communities worldwide. Through research, fieldwork, and community engagement, they promote a mode of practice that is socially conscious, environmentally sustainable, and economically accessible to all. The CPID fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals, faculty, students, and community partners to advance the emerging field of public interest design.The Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural KnowledgeIndigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) - The Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) Program tends to the land in and around what is now called Portland, Oregon, while cultivating community amongst Indigenous peoples, cohorts, and our plant and animal relatives. This transdisciplinary, multifunctional program interweaves ITECK within Western academic structures to uplift Indigenous voices and reclaim the urban landscape for food, medicine, and ceremony. The ITECK Program engages with local Tribes and the urban Native community and provides educational opportunities for K-12 and PSU students. We strive to advance Indigenous science and ways of knowing through collaborative projects and advising with agency partners, local non-profits, and programs within Portland State University and the region.DETAILSToursCheck back in on August 1st to add one of our planned tours around the Portland Metro area! Limited space is available, so act fast. These tours will center on indigenous projects, sites, architecture firms, and more!AccommodationsA limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at both The Hotel Zags and The University Place Hotel at a discounted group rate. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage guests to book early. For questions about the Hotel Zags reservation block, please contact Will Franklin at will.franklin@thehotelzags.com.Reserve your room with by calling 503-221-0140 and asking for the "CPID DC Structure for Inclusion" block.We look forward to gathering in October to honor Indigenous knowledge, celebrate community, and shape more inclusive futures together. Join us! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1882c410-a0d4-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1200-h343-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Thursday Oct 8th🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMRegistration🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PMSalmon Bake + Welcome GatheringInfo: Enjoy salmon bites & conference kickoff!🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMOpening Address🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMKeynoteFriday Oct 9th🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration + Coffee🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AMSharing Knowledge Session 1🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMSharing Knowledge Session 2🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMSharing Knowledge Session 3🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMKeynote🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PMClosing Remarks🕑: 06:00 PMEvening MixerSaturday Oct 10th🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMCheck in + Coffee🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AMI-SEED Awards Presentation🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMKeynote🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:40 AMPanel Discussion🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PMThe Conversation Continues🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunchInfo: Self Provided🕑: 01:00 PMTours Depart - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/structures-for-inclusion-conference-2026/100001989319023751 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Portland State Univeristy - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Portland State Univeristy - **lat**: 45.51306280000001 - **long**: -122.683533 - **full address**: Portland State Univeristy, NASCC – PSU Native American Student and Community Center, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0c814185453b2e0b687d0878543abf4a5bbff0a9aa431b6155f61bff4df2f438-rimg-w1200-h600-dc75cdc2-gmir.jpg?v=1778803170 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Portland State Univeristy, NASCC - PSU Native American Student and Community Center, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026? - **A:** Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 is organized by Design Corps. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Structures for Inclusion Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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