2024 UNCG Conference - June 20-22, Portland, OR

Please join us for an exciting and intellectually stimulating three days in Portland, Oregon, at Portland State University (PSU) from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The annual conference of the University Network for Collaborative Governance is unique in offering opportunities to learn from your peers about innovations and lessons learned across a rich array of collaborative governance teaching, scholarship, and practice.

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.

Attendees will also showcase their work through Lightning Talks, Concurrent Sessions, and Plenary Sessions. Respond to the Call for Proposals here: https://tinyurl.com/uncg-2024-call

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.

The UNCG Conference is open to all people interested in collaborative governance in connection with a college or university. Proposals should connect to efforts that have or could potentially connect with university-based programs, centers, faculty, staff, or students. We welcome submissions from both UNCG members and non-members.

UNCG has student and working professional memberships. Members receive a discount on conference registration fees. Pay your annual dues or join UNCG here.

Thursday, June 20

1:00pm - 2:30pm - UNCG Steering Committee lunch and meeting at Portland State University's Urban Center (Steering Committee members only)

3:00pm - 8:00pm - Activity and Welcome Dinner (Location TBD)

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 (TBD)

Saturday, June 22 (Location TBD in downtown Portland)

8:30am - 1:30pm - Annual UNCG Business Meeting and Breakfast, Lightning Talks, Concurrent Sessions, Lunch and Conference Closing

We have reserved room blocks at 3 different hotels in downtown Portland (within walking distance of Portland State University). Conference attendees make their own lodging arrangements. For more information about the rooms and hotels, vist the annual conference webpage.

Refunds will be given on a case-by-case basis but requests must be made by June 5, 2024.

• Member rate (for UNCG members, including individual members) - $385
• Member Student rate - $235 (for students sponsored by a UNCG member center or program)
• Sponsor a student rate - $285 (for people who would like to sponsor a non-member student's attendance)
• Non-member rate - $485

For local community members who are interested in attending one day only, please contact Sarah at [email protected]. For questions about sponsoring students, contact Sarah at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

506 SW Mill St, 506 Southwest Mill Street, Portland, United States