Event Description

Join us for the 27th edition of the Portland Marathon Event Directors’ College (West Coast) in conjunction with the Portland Marathon! It’s sure to be an event to remember!

An interactive and educational experience, our Event Directors’ College is primarily a “tactical” hands-on workshop where the details of how to put on an event are reviewed and discussed. Sample topics to be discussed.

Sponsor Registration: Price varies. Contact mamie@portlandmarathon.org for information and pricing! Limited availability.

Event details and schedule

27th Portland Marathon Event Directors Conference

Portland, OR | Oct. 6-8, 2016
The most valuable conference in the industry

An interactive and educational experience, this conference features a panel Q&A format with breakout sessions where the details of how to put on an event are discussed. Expert panelists review critical issues for events large and small, including: Politics & City Issues, Volunteer Programs, Sponsorships, Organization, Management, Financial Models, Legal Issues, Technology, Medical and more. This conference is hosted by the Portland Marathon.

Our panel of experienced event directors and experts guarantees a conference that's the best event-reated and hands-on exchange in the industry. It's a conference you will not want to miss! Please note: As in past years, to ensure the most successful and instructional event, we are limiting enrollment. Sign up early!