UNCG

Annual UNCG Conference

UNCG 2024 Conference

Hosted by Portland State University's National Policy Consensus Center

June 20-22, 2024

Register by May 29, 2024

The University Network for Collaborative Governance’s Annual Conference will bring UNCG members and friends together in Portland to engage in a lively discussion about collaborative governance's roots and potential future growth. Our location in Oregon will also allow attendees to share how collaborative governance has evolved and grown through on-the-ground efforts.

The UNCG Conference is open to all people interested in collaborative governance and connections to a college or university. UNCG has student and working professional memberships. Members receive a discount on conference registration fees. Pay your annual dues or join UNCG here.

Call for Proposals (EXTENDED DEADLINE - submit by 5pm on April 26, 2024)

Growth is grounded in roots and roots allow us to grow. We at UNCG have been reflecting on our roots as they have allowed us to grow, and are looking ahead to growth honoring our roots. As we evolve as an organization, we recognize that we are growing as individuals, thought leaders, and practitioners. Our field is also growing, as we stretch to incorporate burgeoning topics of AI, data and technology in decision-making, democracy under stress, inclusivity in contexts with a history of trauma, mindfulness, and burnout in collaborative governance.

Our goal with this conference is to acknowledge our roots and facilitate discussion on future growth.

Read the full Call for Proposals here. Submit your proposal here.

Register (by May 29, 2024)

Schedule Overview (Tentative)

Thursday, June 20 (Location TBD)
1:00pm - 2:30pm - UNCG Steering Committee lunch and meeting (Steering Committee members only)
3:00pm - 8:00pm - Activity and Welcome Dinner

Friday, June 21 (Toulan Library, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University)
9:00am - 4:30pm - Lightning Talks, Concurrent Sessions, Lunch

5:30pm - Optional evening activities and small group dinner

Saturday, June 22 (Portland State University)
8:30am - 1:30pm - Annual UNCG Business Meeting and Breakfast, Lightning Talks, Concurrent Sessions, Lunch and Conference Closing

Lodging Options

The Porter Hotel
1355 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
King Rooms, $155 + tax per night (rates are available 2 days pre and post conference dates)
Booking Link - Book by May 24, 2024

University Place
310 SW Lincoln St,
Portland, OR 97201
Comfort Rooms, $116 + tax per night
Call University Place directly at 503-221-0140 to make reservations and ask for the UNCG Block to get the discounted rate. Book by May 24, 2024.

Hôtel Zags
515 SW Clay St
Portland, OR 97201
King Rooms, $150 + tax per night
Rooms with 2 beds, $170+ tax + tax per night
University Network for Collaborative Governance Booking Link - Book by June 1, 2024