Speaker resources
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Key dates
Western Region Conference — April 15-17, 2025
General resources
Speaker features in the Whova app
Our conference app is now available to download. Speakers can use the app to moderate Q&A and post polls to the audience. Check out our detailed guide: Whova App - Speaker Features.
If you log into the event on Whova and do not see the Speaker Hub or you have additional questions about the speaker features, email Megan Parrott at megan@habitatorgon.org. Megan will be available in person to answer any questions from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, near the Registration Desk at the Hilton Downtown Portland.
Facilitator training
March 20 webinar: Know Before You Go
Jan. 30 webinar: Presentation Best Practices / Conference Goals and Threads
Framing brighter futures narrative page
Article: In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
TedTalk: Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Carin Taylor (16 minutes)
TedTalk: Don't call people out — call them in with Loretta J. Ross (14 minutes)
More resources
Learn about the conference theme: Framing brighter futures
Conference roles
Workshop resources and best practices
PowerPoint template — This is a Dropbox link. The download button is in the top right corner. Updated 1/27/25
2023 Western Region Conference workshop materials — this will give you a sense of curriculum from the 2023 event
Conference Session Design Framework (MyHabitat registration required)
Tips for Workshop Interaction in Theater-Style Meeting Rooms
We will continue to update this page with information and additional resources for all speakers.