PNW Women & Sustainability Partner Connect for 2027 Planning & Collaboration

Tickets: Free — invite-only partner working session Carpool with Crewz! Save time, money & CO₂ · Find a ride → A gathering of PNW leaders focused on advancing women and sustainability in the region – to connect and get to know each other, reflect on 2026, and share 2027 impact aspirations. 2026 was a foundational year for the Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) Portland Chapter – its first year building chapter identity, testing a small set of signature events – including a PNW Climate week spotlight, and establishing relationships across the local cleantech and sustainability ecosystem. That work reinforced WCS-PDX's role as a connector: amplifying what mission-aligned organizations are already building, rather than competing for the same attention and resources. As fall strategic-planning season begins, WCS-PDX and WRISE Portland/PNW are co-convening a small, high-quality gathering of like-mission organizations – focused on advancing women and/or sustainability – from across Oregon and the PNW. The session is flexible – focused on building and deepening relationships, learning about each other’s org and future visions. Agenda-wise, we envision: Welcome and Connection: a round of introductions Where We Are and Where We're Headed: each organization shares, in a few minutes, 2026 highlights, current challenges, and early 2027 aspirations Better Together: ideating 2027 partnership opportunities Closing and Next Steps Attendance is kept intentionally small (a couple of representatives per organization) to preserve a true working-session format. Hosted by Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS) Portland Chapter, in partnership with WRISE Portland/PNW, the session is free and by invitation – organizational leaders and event/program organizers from women- and sustainability-focused groups, plus closely aligned ecosystem partners (accelerators, foundations, community organizations), are welcome at the table. Co-Host: WRISE (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. By purchasing a ticket or attending an event: 1. You grant WCS the authority to copyright, use and publish your recorded image and/or voice obtained through your participation in this event for the purposes of publishing the event online. 2. You understand that the event ticket is nonrefundable. 3. You consent to sharing your information with the event partners and co-hosts. About Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) is a global nonprofit community dedicated to advancing women working across climate, energy, and sustainability. Through events, mentorship, career resources, and local chapters around the world, WCS creates spaces where women can connect, learn, grow professionally, and collaborate to drive meaningful climate solutions. Whether you’re an industry expert, a student, a founder, or simply climate-curious, WCS welcomes those who want to build community and accelerate positive change together.