Presented by Kinesis & EO PDX
Join the Conversation
September 24-25
In a world of pings, posts, and push notifications, we’re all craving real presence. Our 5th Catalyst Summit invites us to disconnect and reconnect — to slow down and tune in to a more meaningful shared experience. Why Analog/us? While digital signals are binary 0s and 1s, analog is the frequency of us: continuous, multi-dimensional, tactile. Leaders are starting to attune to that frequency: one that values creation and intention over endless activity.
This year, we’re dialing down the noise and turning up the signal — the conversations that spark when we’re in the room, the ideas that emerge between the lines, the “us” that only happens offscreen.
Presented by Kinesis & EO PDX
Join the Conversation
September 24-25
In a world of pings, posts, and push notifications, we’re all craving real presence. Our 5th Catalyst Summit invites us to disconnect and reconnect — to slow down and tune in to a more meaningful shared experience. Why Analog/us? While digital signals are binary 0s and 1s, analog is the frequency of us: continuous, multi-dimensional, tactile. Leaders are starting to attune to that frequency: one that values creation and intention over endless activity.
This year, we’re dialing down the noise and turning up the signal — the conversations that spark when we’re in the room, the ideas that emerge between the lines, the “us” that only happens offscreen.
Day 1 Happy Hour
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
4:00pm — 7:00pm
Show Bar at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St #101
Portland, OR 97214
Full-Day Event
Thursday, Sept. 25th
8:15am — 6:00pm
Irving Street Studio at Ecotrust
907 NW Irving St
Portland, OR 97209
Day 1 Happy Hour
Wednesday, Sept. 24th
4:00pm — 7:00pm
Show Bar at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St #101
Portland, OR 97214
Full-Day Event
Thursday, Sept. 25th
8:15am — 6:00pm
Irving Street Studio at Ecotrust
907 NW Irving St
Portland, OR 97209
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I attended my first Catalyst event with no expectations except to support a friend. But from the moment I arrived, I realized this was a very special opportunity. Kinesis brought together a community craving meaningful connections and creative solutions. Two years later, I still reference ideas and strategies I learned that day. If you just want to network, this isn't the event for you. Catalyst is an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, engage, and unlock new possibilities with a community of like-minded individuals.”
ray tsang
Founder & CEO, Only Today
EO Member
Meet Our Speakers & Panelists
Mike Bennett
Mike Bennett Studios | Portland Aquarium
Mike is a Portland-based artist, TEDx speaker, and creator with the Portland Aquarium. His playful, larger-than-life installations and immersive experiences spark joy, community connection, and the analog magic of shared imagination.
JT Flowers
Albina Vision Trust
JT leads transformative work with the Albina Vision Trust, reimagining 94 acres of Portland’s historically black-owned community. The Trust is the largest restorative redevelopment effort in America.
Keaton Ray
MovementX
Keaton champions human-centered healthcare by reconnecting people to movement, wellness, and each other. With over 70 employees, she builds stronger communities through intentional care and leadership.
Jessica Elkan
James Beard Public Market
Jessica is the Executive Director of the James Beard Public Market, leading a $25M development project that will create Portland’s first year-round public market and support hundreds of diverse regional food entrepreneurs.
Cameron Madill
Happy Couples Project
Cameron is a thoughtful social impact entrepreneur and former CEO of PixelSpoke, where he led the agency to 50+ awards and transitioned it to employee ownership. Today he helps entrepreneurial couples thrive.
Curtis Robinhold
Port of Portland
Curtis is Executive Director of the Port of Portland, where he leads visionary projects like the T2 Mass Timber Innovation Hub and the $2B+ renovation of Portland International Airport—the largest capital project in Oregon history.
Day 1: Event Kickoff
4:00-5:00 | Arrival & Check-In
5:00-5:30 | Welcome Remarks
5:30-6:30 | Drinks & Appetizers
6:30 - 7:00 | Dessert
Day 2: Full-Day Event
“The benefit of attending Catalyst as a small business leader is learning by osmosis. Just being in the room with so many brilliant minds with so many diverse backgrounds and experiences. To all come together and share our experiments, give each other feedback, and ask questions, we all gain from the combined IQ of the room. It’s amazing.”
ryan wines
Founder & CEO, Marmoset
EO Member
“The benefit of attending Catalyst as a small business leader is learning by osmosis. Just being in the room with so many brilliant minds with so many diverse backgrounds and experiences. To all come together and share our experiments, give each other feedback, and ask questions, we all gain from the combined IQ of the room. It’s amazing.”
ryan wines
Founder & CEO, Marmoset
EO Member
Who should attend?
Catalyst is a community of doers, thinkers, innovators, and visionaries — all united in a desire to do meaningful work. We want to create a welcoming environment where attendees can make connections and learn from each other.
In that spirit, this event is not intended for sales conversations — and we’re keeping attendance focused to the owner-operated business community. If based on that criteria we don’t see your attendance as a fit, we’ll reach out to you and refund your ticket price in full.
“The event felt very generous. I never once detected any ‘selling’ happening. Discussions all seemed curated, quality, intentional, thoughtful, and well executed. My biggest regret was not getting MORE from the networking opportunity. I wasn’t able to make the kick-off the night before, and looking back I wish I could have made that because I think I would have had a jump start on meeting others the next day.”
jim hassert
CEO, Grovemade
“The event felt very generous. I never once detected any ‘selling’ happening. Discussions all seemed curated, quality, intentional, thoughtful, and well executed. My biggest regret was not getting MORE from the networking opportunity. I wasn’t able to make the kick-off the night before, and looking back I wish I could have made that because I think I would have had a jump start on meeting others the next day.”
jim hassert
CEO, Grovemade
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