2026 Youth Entrepreneurship Conference
“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders”
Thursday, August 6, 2026
7:30am – 4pm
University of Oregon Portland
Library and Learning Center
2800 NE Liberty St Portland, OR 97211
Oregon Youth Entrepreneurship Program Mission:
To promote youth entrepreneurship statewide by providing training and experience to minority youth with the support and mentorship of businesses in Oregon & SW Washington. The program aims to promote youth entrepreneurship.
Conference Description
Imagine turning your passion into a thriving business with the support of a dedicated team. That’s what awaits at the OAME Youth Entrepreneurship Conference.
The Conference provides entrepreneurial training to youth between 14 to 21 years old with OAME coaches and mentors working with the youth as they learn how to start and run a business.
Contact
Contact Della Shanley for information on registering as a Mentor, registering a youth, or joining as a sponsor.
Email: dellas@oame.org
What’s Included
OAME’s Youth Entrepreneurship Conference provides training to youth between 14 and 21 years old. The Conference offers:
- Intensive training – Learn the ins and outs of business from experienced coaches and mentors.
- Business practices and discussion
- Hands-on workshops – Master the skills you need to launch and manage your dream venture.
- Basics of personal and business financing
- Basics of marketing and sales
- Fun and engaging activities – Games, contests, and prizes to keep things exciting!
Partner with OAME
Make a difference in tomorrow’s leaders; you will improve every community. The Youth Entrepreneurship Program at OAME has educated hundreds of Oregon’s youth on becoming entrepreneurs and overcoming obstacles that stood between them and their personal success goals.
Our youth will lead us tomorrow whether we like it or not. Please consider contributing to tomorrow’s leaders in our community.
| Benefit | Legacy ($10K+) | Elite ($7.5K) | Visionary ($5K) | Innovator ($2.5K) | Community ($1.5K) | Supporter (≤$1K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive recognition as a presenting sponsor |  | |  | | | |
| Prime logo placement on OAME media | | | | | | |
| Opportunity to speak at kick-off | | | | | | |
| Co-branded scholarship, cash prize, or giveaway in sponsor’s name | | | | | | |
| Opportunity to present a workshop | | | | | | |
| Opportunity to serve as a Mentor/Judge during competitions or presentations | | | | | | |
| Customized thank-you video from youth participants | | | | | | |
| Complimentary OAME membership | | | | | | |
| Featured article/sponsor spotlight | | | | | | |
| Sponsorship of future OAME Networking Meeting | | | | | | |
| Verbal recognition at key events | | | | | | |
| Recognition on social media and in program communications | | | | | | |
| Invitation to Mentor or Volunteer | | | | | | |
| Logo placement on event signage, OAME website, and other materials | | | | | | |
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
