Community Partnership Program Grantee Conference
Purpose
The OHSU Community Partnership Program Grantee Conference aims to bring together grantees, key partners and academic collaborators from across Oregon who are dedicated to end cancer as we know it. During the conference, participants:
- Discuss strategies for addressing local community cancer issues
- Share best practices and challenges
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with fellow grantees
Registration is open
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Community Partnership Program grantee conference!
Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the program. All attendees (including grantees, Steering Committee, and OHSU staff) must register by August 13, 2025.
Questions?
Email knightcancerCRO@ohsu.edu
Or telephone 503-418-8077
Dates
October 29-30, 2025
Timing
- October 29: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- October 30: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location
Sunriver Resort
17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707
View directions and a map on the Sunriver website
Registration
Registration is open
Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Community Partnership Program!
Register as soon as possible to save your spot. All attendees (including grantees, Steering Committee, and OHSU staff) must register before August 13, 2025.
Required attendees
Participation is required for funding cycles 2024-2 and 2025-1:
The Knight Cancer Institute will cover costs for up to two representatives per active project in funding cycles 2024-2 and 2025-1 to participate in the conference. Each active project must register at least one representative who has a key role in the operation of the grant. Participants may be required to present about their project as part of a presentation or a poster.
Up to two participants per funded project are invited to participate. Each participant should register separately, indicating their lodging and dietary preferences individually.
Optional attendees
Previously funded or active grantees via a no-cost extension:
All current or previous Community Partnership Program grantees are invited to attend. If your project is no longer active and/or you are operating under a no-cost extension, your organization may attend, and your organization will be responsible for covering costs of accommodations and travel. However, accommodation expenses will be covered for grantees that present a poster or take part in a presentation. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
Up to two participants per funded project are invited to participate. Each participant should register separately, indicating their lodging and dietary preferences individually.
Agenda
Summary agenda
The following is a high-level agenda, which is subject to change.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 10 a.m.: Conference registration open
- 11 a.m.: Conference opens and boxed lunches available
- 3 p.m.: Break and hotel check-in
- 5:30 p.m.: Dinner
- 6:30 p.m.: Networking
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 8 a.m.: Continental breakfast opens
- 8:15 a.m.: Conference begins
- 11:30 a.m.: Lunch
- 1:45 p.m.: Closing remarks
- 2 p.m.: Conference closes
Detailed agenda and contact list
Registrants will receive the detailed agenda and contact list by email before the conference. Once available, you may also download a copy of each document below.
- Detailed agenda: To be provided before the conference
- Contact list of registrants: To be provided before the conference
Paperless event
The 2025 conference will be a paperless event. The detailed agenda and contact list will be emailed to registrants before the conference begins. You may print it in advance if you prefer a paper agenda.
Grantee presentations
Grantee posters and presentations
We encourage grantees to take advantage of this opportunity to share your project goals, progress, challenges and/or preliminary findings through a poster and/or presentation. The Knight Cancer Institute will provide training, resources and support.
- Posters: Some currently active grantees will be required to present a poster. Poster details will be sent separately. All other grantees are invited to present a poster to share your project, regardless of project status or completion. Knight Cancer Institute provides training on poster development, poster templates, printing and shipping.
- Presentations: Our team will contact you directly to plan your presentation.
Training and support for poster presentations
Webinar details will be sent to those grantees who are required to present a poster.
For past grantees, indicate your interest in presenting a poster on the registration form.
- Take part in the 90-minute training webinar on July 28, 2025: How to Tell Your Story, Engage Audiences, and Make the Most Out of Your Poster by Jackie Wirz, Ph.D.
- Select a template to create your poster.
After the conference, if you would like a PDF of any of the posters or presentations, please contact us.
Costs, lodging, meals
Costs, lodging and meals
Required grantees, Steering Committee and OHSU staff*:
One night's room and tax charges will be paid by Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute will fund up to two participants per project.
Previously funded grantees (all other grant cycles)*:
For previously funded grantees, room and tax charges are the responsibility of the participant. However, if selected to present your project, accommodations fees will be paid by Knight Cancer Institute. You will be notified of approval for presentation by July 15, 2024.
*All attendees are responsible for hotel room incidental charges and must present a credit card at check-in to access ancillary services.
Conference and hotel location
Sunriver Resort
17600 Center Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707
View directions and a map on the Sunriver website
We encourage all participants to arrive in good time before the conference begins to allow time for parking and checking in. Please plan travel accordingly. If needed, those staying in the hotel may contact the hotel directly to request early check-in, which will be provided at the hotel's discretion.
Meals provided*
- Day 1: Lunch, dinner, refreshments and no-host bar
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments
On your registration form, please indicate any specific dietary needs and preferences.
*Covered items are subject to change.
Travel awards
Currently active grantees: A travel award to fund your transportation to/from the conference was included in your grant payment. Request additional compensation only if you can justify significant financial hardship. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grantees from prior cycles: We will consider financial assistance requests on a case-by-case basis if facing financial hardship.
Contact us with any questions.