ORLA EVENTS

The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association provides numerous opportunities to participate in events and regional activities, giving members a chance to engage with fellow industry members, leaders, and potential customers to discuss key issues and best practices.

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Taste Oregon Legislative Reception
February 18, 2025 | Salem Convention Center 
​ORLA will host its annual Taste Oregon Legislative Reception at the start of the session. This is the industry’s unique opportunity to meet with some of Oregon’s policymakers for casual conversations, good food and drink, and the chance to share personally the impact our industry has on our state's economy and livability.

Learn more and Register | Sponsor Opportunities

Capitol Day Assembly
February 19, 2025 | Willamette Heritage Center; Dye House, Salem 
​Industry members will engage in a discussion on ORLA’s Legislative Agenda and review talking points on key issues. Invited speakers include the Governor, Directors of key state agencies and Legislative leadership.

Learn more and Register | Sponsor Opportunities

Oregon ProStart Championships 
March 17, 2025 | Salem 
ProStart is a CTE skills-based curriculum designed to help high school students explore careers in culinary arts and food service. Study culminates as a capstone project with the annual state competition. Hosted by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation, the championships serve as the capstone event for the ProStart program in Oregon.

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Northwest Food Show
April 13-14, 2025 | Portland Expo Center
Foodservice industry members flock to the region’s largest food and beverage show for ideas, information, and new tools for success. This event is free for ORLA members with the promo code: ORLA

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One Big Night - Dinner & Auction
June 4, 2025 | DoubleTree By Hilton Portland
Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates. ​

Sponsor Opportunities

ORLA Open Golf Tournament
July 21, 2025 | Langdon Farms Golf Club, Aurora
This annual golf tournament includes a scramble tournament with carts, lunch, prizes, and awards. Proceeds (including sponsorship revenues) go directly to ORLA’s Political Action Committee.

Sponsor Opportunities

Women in Tourism & Hospitality Symposium
September 13, 2025 | Seaside
Professional development and networking event highlighting women's perspectives.
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​Sponsor Opportunities

ORLA Hospitality Conference
September 13-15, 2025 | Seaside Convention Center
Industry leaders, owners and operators gather for this multi-day event of illuminating keynotes, informative seminars and breakout sessions and networking.
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Sponsor Opportunities | Speaker Submission Form (for 2025 event)