Thinking of attending SIETAR USA’s 2025 conference? Here’s what you need to know:

By Brianna Harrison

• The conference will be held from November 11-15, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Portland. You can book your hotel room at the conference rate by clicking this link.

• The theme of this year’s conference is Inclusive Interculturalism: Purpose, Possibilities, and Progress. We are invited to consider how we can practice inclusive interculturalism in our fields. We commit to promoting inclusivity in our environment, communities, organizations, and within ourselves.

• Our keynote speakers will be inspirational and social activist Donna Beegle and transformative leader and founder of Real Mentor Tamara Thorpe, two dynamic speakers whose work truly serves the intercultural and DEI community.

• The conference workshops and sessions will be presented by seasoned interculturalists as well as newcomers to the field. Their expertise on various intercultural topics will both enlighten us and challenge us to think of interculturalism in new and revitalized ways. Topics range from utilizing social media effectively to understanding neurodiversity across cultures to artificial intelligence and interculturalism, and many, many more!

• Refreshments will be available at the conference and are included in the cost of registration. Feel free to grab a coffee and a cookie between afternoon sessions. For those who stay at the Embassy Suites, a full breakfast is provided as well as evening Happy Hour with snacks

• Come explore Portland! From cultural districts to global restaurants, Portland is a city full of opportunities to enjoy interculturalism. Stroll along the nearby Waterfront or through the LanSu Chinese Garden. Hike in Forest Park. Explore the Pearl District or one of Portland’s many cultural museums. Or browse the iconic Powell’s City of Books or the Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya. There are plenty of opportunities to have fun and meaningful experiences. Also, did you know that Portland International Airport has been named the best airport in the country? Come see for yourself what makes it special!

• For more information about the conference, visit our website at https://sietarusa.wildapricot.org/2025-Conference. Stay up to date on all things SIETAR USA on social media. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram for news on the 2025 conference and much more. Be on the lookout for our Conference Connect newsletter for more updates.

• A special THANK YOU Chris Cartwright and Tessa Sutton for spearheading this huge endeavor as our conference co-chairs, and to Cheryl Woehr for providing support as the SIETAR USA Conference Oversight Director!

The conference will be a time learn, grow, network, and celebrate interculturalism and inclusion. We hope to see you in Portland in November! Registration now open!