TAO Completes 2025 Annual Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us for TAO’s 2025 Annual Meeting on September 30th, held virtually this year. We are proud to share the progress we’ve made and the momentum we’re carrying into 2026.

For those who could not attend, both the meeting recording and slides are available on our website here: https://www.techoregon.org/event/tao-2025-annual-meeting-virtual

2025 Highlights

• TAO Board Updates:  Elected 2 new board members, renewed 3 and congratulated 3 for their term end
• Community Impact: 20 in-person community events, 3,200+ connections, and six partner events that amplified Oregon’s tech ecosystem.
• Signature Events: Sold-out Party in the Pinot, 41st Oregon Tech Awards at OMSI, and the AI & Data Summer Soirée with 300+ attendees.
• Advocacy & Policy: Engagement on state and federal legislation, from AI Commission formation to R&D tax credit reauthorization.
• Market Development: Trade missions and innovation exchanges with Canada, Estonia, and 13 other countries.
• Visibility: 10,000+ LinkedIn followers, 11K newsletter subscribers, and 50 episodes of the Techlandia podcast.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Next year promises even more opportunities, including:

• Continued advocacy at the state and federal level
• AI and data leadership summits and expanded signature events
• New member benefits and education opportunities
• Expanded partnerships and visibility initiatives

We invite all members to stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter, joining upcoming events, and considering sponsorship opportunities for 2026. Together, we’ll continue to build connections, share expertise, and strengthen Oregon’s technology ecosystem.

Learn more and access resources at https://www.techoregon.org/