TECH MIXER XIV

Invitation Only | Layer8 Clients and Special Guests

Tech MiXer XIV

You’re invited to a two-day experience at the Oregon Zoo, and it starts a day before everyone else’s. Day 1 is invitation-only, built exclusively for Layer8 clients: our way of saying thank you to the people we value most. Real talks, real peer conversation, and dedicated time with the Matrix team.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Day 1 begins 10:00 AM at the Oregon Zoo

Dates

October 15 and 16, 2026

Day 1 (Layer8)

10:00 AM start

Thursday, October 15

Day 2 (Main MiXer)

12:30 PM start

Friday, October 16

Location

Oregon Zoo

4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221

Your Two Days

An agenda built around you

Day 1 belongs to you. No booths, no crowds; just Layer8 clients, special guests, and conversations worth your time. Day 2 opens up to the full Tech MiXer, where you’ll already have the inside track.

Day 1 | Invitation Only: Layer8 Clients and Special Guests

Thursday, October 15

A day we set aside just for you: talks, peer conversation, and connection before the doors open to everyone else.

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.

12:45 PM

CIO Roundtable

Featuring the CIOs of the City of Beaverton and Metro, leading a peer-to-peer discussion with the room.

2:15 PM

Jeremy Ness Presents: Rubik’s IT

Every tangled IT environment is a puzzle with a solution hiding in plain sight. Jeremy Ness breaks down how the right algorithms turn chaos into order, applying step-by-step logic to solve the complex, interconnected problems IT leaders wrestle with every day. Like solving a Rubik’s cube, the answer is not luck; it is the right sequence of moves.

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.

Day 2 | Main Tech MiXer, All Attendees

Friday, October 16

The full MiXer: partners on the floor, the keynote, and the grand prize drawing.

10:00 AM

[Optional] Cato Networks Master Class presented by Jeremy Ness and the Matrix SE team

Runs 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, before the lobby opens. A hands-on session for anyone who wants to go deeper on the platform.

11:30 AM

Lobby opens and check-in

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

12:30 PM

The MiXer begins

Mix and mingle with 16 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.

A complimentary shuttle runs from The Porter Hotel for guests staying there. The speaker lineup is tentative and session times may shift.

The Partners

The partners you’ll meet on the floor

Sixteen of Matrix Networks’ top technology partners join Day 2, and after your Day 1, you’ll walk in with the inside track.

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 and Shuttle

The Porter Hotel is our recommended hotel for anyone staying overnight, with a complimentary shuttle to the zoo for guests staying there. Lodging is completely optional; plenty of guests drive in each day.

Check-In

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

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Stephanie Rahman is your personal point of contact for anything you need before or during the event:
stephanier@mtrx.com or (503) 513-9140. We can’t wait to host you.