General Information
When and where is WE Local Portland?
WE Local Portland will be held February 27 – 28, 2026 at the Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.
Who should attend?
Everyone from undergraduate and graduate students to early-career and seasoned professionals — as well as allies — are welcome.
WE Local supports diverse engineering and technology backgrounds.
Is the event accessible?
SWE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience. Contact welocal@swe.org ahead of time to request accommodations.
Getting to WE Local Portand
Learn more: Getting Around Portland
Parking
HILTON PORTLAND (VALET PARKING ONLY)
(503) 226-1611
Hotel front door on SW 6th Avenue between Salmon and Taylor
$32.00 first 3 hours; $9.00 per additional hour
$59.00 daily Maximum
$59.00 for Registered Guests
THE DUNIWAY
(503) 553-7000
SELF-PARK
On 5th & Taylor Street
$5.00 first hour; $5.00 each additional hour
$18.00 daily maximum (6am – 8:pm)
$5.00 evenings (after 6pm – 3am)
$35.00 registered overnight guests
WEEKENDS: $5.00 daily maximum, $35.00 overnight
Public Transit
TriMet information can be found here: MAX Light Rail Service. The “MAX” is Austin’s light rail system. The city also has street cars for downtown transportation. This is all synced to phone maps. The closest stop for Max is Pioneer Square.
The TriMet Max runs directly from the airport to downtown. The Max is equipped with a tap to pay systems, so there is no need to find a ticket counter. Tap any credit card at the green checkpoint to pay the $2.80 fare. Take the train ~40 minutes to Pioneer Courthouse Square, then walk 2 blocks south along Broadway to get to the Hilton.
Explore Portland
Whether you arrive before the conference, stay late, or are looking for something to do after the formal programming ends, there are lots of ways to enjoy Portland!
For a more comprehensive view of things to do, eat, and explore, view our concierge list, specially curated by the Local Host Committee members who can’t wait to share their wonderful cities with you!
Career Fair
Career Fair
Is there a career fair?
Yes — the career fair connects attendees with local and national employers recruiting for internships, entry-level positions, and experienced roles.
Saturday from 10:30 AM – 4 00 PM
How could you prepare for the career fair?
- Bring copies of your resume
- Practice your elevator pitch
- Dress professionally and comfortably
- Review participating sponsors and research accordingly
Upload Your Resume to the Career Center
Interested in new career opportunities? Upload your resume to SWE’s Career Center (external) and flag it as attending WE Local. Recruiters will review candidates in the career center leading up to the conference.
See WE Local come to life!
Where are WE Local attendees coming from?
Fill out this quick form to show where your from. Your responses will appear on our interactive map below — so you can watch the WE Local network grow in real time.
Code of Conduct
WE Local adheres to SWE’s Code of Conduct, which supports a respectful, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.