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Closing Keynote Speaker Announced for 100th LOC Conference
The LOC is pleased to announce that Rebecca Ryan will deliver the Closing Keynote address at the 100th LOC Annual Conference, taking place October 2–4 in Portland.
An economist, top 50 futurist, author, and dynamic change-maker, Rebecca is known as a “human spark plug” for her contagious energy and forward-thinking vision. She is one of only 400 professionals worldwide to hold the prestigious APF designation from the Association of Professional Futurists.
Through her firm, NEXT Generation Consulting, Rebecca has spent decades advising public and private sector leaders—impacting the lives of 1 in 15 Americans since 1998. She is the author of several influential books, including The Next Big Things, ReGENERATION, and Live First, Work Second. A TEDx speaker and trusted advisor to local governments, CEOs, and mayors, Rebecca helps communities plan boldly for the future.
Her national recognition includes honors from Accounting Today, Women in Communication, and the Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee.
We are thrilled to welcome Rebecca as our Closing Keynote speaker to help us imagine what’s next for Oregon’s communities.
For more information on the LOC 2025 Fall Conference, including the full agenda and registration information, visit the conference webpage.
Contact: Brie Ligammari, Conference Coordinator – bligammari@orcities.org
Last Updated 7/25/25