→ September 15, 2026. → 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. → Salem Convention Center, OR

This is what September 15 looks like.

8:00 AM ·  Start With the Community

Community Resource Fair

Start the day meeting community partners, public agencies, Latino-serving organizations, sponsors, businesses, and workforce and education partners — before the formal program even begins.

9:00 AM ·  Breakfast & Networking

Connect With Purpose.

Breakfast brings the people behind the work together. Meet leaders and professionals, exchange ideas, find common ground, and start conversations worth continuing throughout the day.

9:30 AM ·  Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

And then the main stage begins.

Pedro Villagran

2026 Master of Ceremonies

Vanessa Nordyke

City of Salem Mayor-Elect · Welcome Remarks

Juan Carlos González

Metro Council President

Opening Remarks: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

State of Latino Oregon

A signature annual presentation that can become one of PODER’s flagship contributions to the state.

Community Recognition Awards

Heart of the Community Award

Jaime Miranda

Owner of M&M Marketplace

Legacy Leadership Award

Leda Garside

Bilingual and bicultural nurse

Ally of the Year Award

Presented by OYEN Emotional Wellness Center Diane Bocking Bird

Licensed Professional Counselor

Keynote Address

Dr. Juana Bordas

The Vision, Power, and Inclusiveness of Latino Leadership

A nationally recognized voice takes the stage to explore the cultural strengths, contributions, and principles shaping Latino America.

11:45 AM ·  Leadership Networking Lunch

The connections continue over lunch.

Connect with attendees from across Oregon while sharing lunch and continuing the conversations started throughout the morning.

Plus: Dr. Juana Bordas Book Signing + Raffle

HHMB & Summit 2026

Lead Forward: Shaping Oregon’s Next Generation of Latino Leaders

The afternoon Summit is built around the ideas, skills, and relationships that help Latino leaders grow across careers, business, community, and public life.

1:00 – 2:30 PM · Session I

Choose one of three concurrent sessions.

2:30 – 2:45 PM · Networking Break.

2:45 – 4:00 PM · Session II

Choose one of three concurrent sessions.

Three ways in

Option 1

Reserve a full table of eight and get a discount. Your whole team in one place for the entire day, and table hosts are recognized throughout.



Email us for your group code.

Option 2

Buy an individual seat. Coming on your own or with just a few colleagues? Individual seats are available at the current-phase rate.



Buy on Ticket Tailor.

Option 3

Sponsor a seat. Open the door for a student or emerging professional who could not otherwise be here — one of the most direct ways to invest in who leads Oregon next.

 Email us to sponsor a seat.

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Bronze Sponsors

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