Portland Creative Conference at the Newmark Theater in the Portland Center for Performing Arts.
Doors open at 9:15 am — Wrap Party from 5 – 7:00 pm (music, drinks, nibbles + networking.)
2009 – sparks will fly!
NEW: View the program order for the conference
Hear about the creative process from preeminent leaders in their fields. What can you take away with you? Inspiration, motivation, direction. A renewed commitment to your own creative passions. A fresh perspective on what you do for a living…and how you do it.
In addition to several keynote presenters detailed below, there will be a Wrap Party afterwards to explore networking opportunities. Registration starts at just $99.
Register today for an exclusive ideas exchange and electrifying romp inside the heads of such luminaries as:
• Dan Wieden, legendary advertising guru and co-founder of Wieden+Kennedy
• Bill Oakley, writer and producer known for his work on TV’s popular “The Simpsons”
• Teresa Drilling, Emmy and Telly-award winning world-class animator for “Coraline”, “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”, “Chicken Run” and many more (including over 50 TV commercials)
• Larry Brooks, best-selling novelist, screenwriter and former Texas Rangers pitcher
• Jen Jako, Interior Designer Extraordinaire (Ace Hotel, clarklewis, etc.) , Director/ Producer for MTV aired broadcast documentary, cover of Newsweek
• Emek, “The Thinking Man’s Poster Artist”
• Jerry Ketel, PAF President, Principal of Leopold Ketel & Partners
• Rick Emerson, emcee for the Conference and KUFO morning show personality
• On Your Feet, back by popular demand from last year’s Conference, this improv group will bookend the event again
Oregon Arts Education
The Portland Creative Conference is a sponsored project of Keeping the Beat, a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports K-12 arts education programs in Oregon.
Exploring our City
If you’ve never been to Portland or haven’t been for several years, this conference and the concurrent performances it gives
you access to may be just the excuse you need. Portland is no longer a well-kept secret. Here are just a few of the kudos given to Portland recently.
Portland Creative Conference Promotional Video- (2001)
• Times & speakers subject to change – that’s show business
• No Refunds – just smiles
• Check blog site for updates & fun facts
• No Smoking – No Pets – No In-Laws
• Must wear under garments to attend
Free half-eaten Voodoo Donuts with every Twitter order @cre8con HASHTAG #cre8con09
The conference is held in the Newmark Theatre on the 2nd level of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, 1111 SW Broadway, Downtown
Check out this inspirational video
I never fail to be amazed at the quality presenters that are accessed by the Portland Creative Conference. I am very excited about the prospect of attending this year, and appreciate how Cre8con continues to put our region’s creative industries “on the map” as a powerhouse creative and production center.
Comment by Tom McFadden, OMPA Executive Director — August 12, 2009 @ 10:59 PM |
Last year was so awesome! I am bringing my entire office from http://www.idlww.com out to play!
Steve-Kudos for another awesome event!
~Gabe
Comment by Gabriel Mathews — August 23, 2009 @ 11:35 AM |
Last year’s return of Cre8Con was a welcome introduction to the many talented personalities here. Coupled with the small signs of economic recovery we’re hearing about now, I’m excited by the prospects for more attendees joining us at this year’s Cre8Con. The more twigs we add the bigger the fire we’ll build and keep warm by.
Comment by Ethan Derner, Director • Editor — August 31, 2009 @ 8:48 AM |
The Portland Creative Conference is pure oxygen for the spirit, and it’s a reminder that everyone – that’s right, EVERYONE – is creative in his or her own way. Creativity isn’t always about painting, screenwriting, composing or performing – it’s also about solving problems, developing a business presentation, negotiating a deal. The Portland Creative Conference exposes its audience to numerous perspectives on and examples of creativity and everyone – including the speakers – is enriched. I recommend this luxury experience for the spirit and the mind.
Comment by Ken Greger., former Board member — September 10, 2009 @ 9:20 AM |