Tech MiXer XIV | Layer8 Client & Guest Details

Your two-day Tech MiXer XIV experience at the Oregon Zoo

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October 15 and 16, 2026 | Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon
Day 1 starts 10:00 AM (Layer8 clients and special guests) | Day 2 starts 12:30 PM (all attendees)

Day 1 Schedule

Thursday, October 15 | Layer8 clients and special guests only

10:00 AM
Executive briefing

A closed-door briefing to open the day, exclusively for Layer8 clients.

11:00 AM
Staying Ahead of the Threat

A practical look at the cybersecurity risks facing IT leaders today, and how to get ahead of them.

12:00 PM
Lunch

Break and networking.

1:00 PM
Travis Luckey, CIO of the City of Beaverton & Jose Rodriguez, CIO of Metro

A conversation and workshop on IT leadership and tackling today’s top challenges.

2:15 PM
Jeremy Ness

A new talk track: “Rubik’s IT.”

3:30 PM
Happy Hour at The Porter Hotel

Unwind and network with fellow Layer8 guests.

6:30 PM
Exclusive Partner Dinners

Hosted dinners with select technology partners.

A complimentary shuttle runs from The Porter Hotel for guests staying there.

Day 2 Schedule

Friday, October 16 | Main Tech MiXer, all attendees

11:30 AM
Lobby opens and check-in

Doors and registration open. The zoo opens at 9:00 AM if you’d like to explore first; let us know in advance for a complimentary wristband.

12:30 PM
The MiXer begins

Mix and mingle with 14 of Matrix Networks’ top technology partners.

3:00 PM
Keynote speaker

Our keynote takes the stage for the main session.

4:00 PM
Prize giveaway

Grand prize drawing and door prizes.

4:30 PM
Event concludes

Thanks for joining us.

Getting There

Venue, parking, lodging, and check-in

Directions

The Oregon Zoo is at 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221, just off Highway 26 (Sunset Highway). Follow signs for the zoo and Washington Park.

Parking

Parking is on us. Download the free Parking Kitty app (or pay online), park in Washington Park zones #401 to 411, then on the payment page tap Validation and enter code MTRX.

Lodging & Shuttle

Day 1 guests are hosted at The Porter Hotel, with happy hour and partner dinners that evening. A complimentary shuttle runs from The Porter Hotel for guests staying there.

Check-In

Come through the main entrance and follow the signs to Tech MiXer registration to grab your badge each day.

As our Layer8 guest, please contact Stephanie Rahman, Matrix Networks’ Client Engagement Coordinator
at stephanier@mtrx.com or (503) 513-9140.
Looking forward to seeing you there!