Tentative Agenda
Agenda will be updated as information is available

April 11	Sunday	12noon to 4pm	Collaboration Time
April 11	Sunday	4pm to 7pm	Registration Check-in
April 11	Sunday	5:30pm to 8pm	Welcome Reception
April 12	Monday	7:30am to 4pm	Registration Check-in
April 12	Monday	7:30am to 9am	Breakfast
April 12	Monday	9am to 12noon	Sessions
April 12	Monday	12noon to 1:00pm	Lunch
April 12	Monday	1:00pm to 4pm	Sessions
April 12	Monday	5:00 to ??	Dine Around Dinners
April 13	Tuesday	7:30am to 4pm	Registration Check-in
April 13	Tuesday	7:30am to 9am	Breakfast
April 13	Tuesday	9am to 12noon	Sessions
April 13	Tuesday	12noon to 1:00pm	Lunch
April 13	Tuesday	1:00pm to 4pm	Sessions
April 13	Tuesday	5:30 to 8pm	Hosted Dinner
April 14	Wednesday	7:30am to 9am	Breakfast
April 14	Wednesday	9am to 12noon	Sessions
April 14	Wednesday	12noon	Lunch – Individual Choice

Hotel Address:

The Royal Sonesta
506 SW Washington
Portland, Oregon 97204

Guest rooms at the Royal Sonesta come with:

• Complementary Wi-fi
• Expansive 9th floor fitness center with Peloton bike, rowing machines, free weights, yoga mats, and more
• On-site Dosha 5th Avenue Spa – a full service AVEDA spa
• The Quiet Room, a multi-use space created for tranquil moments
• 24-hour business center
• 24-hour onsite valet parking with full in and out privileges at a discounted rate of $25 a night
• Concierge services available to assist with local attractions restaurants, and entertainment

All room rates are subject to additional taxes and fees (+) and are valid 3 days before and after the event

Rates will be:
Deluxe King or single Queen – $99+
Suite – King or Two Queen – $129+

All rates are for up to 2 people per room – occupancy for more than 2 is $20 per night per additional person

Final Reservation Deadline is March 5, 2027

Link for Hotel Reservations

Flights into Portland:

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Trains:

Amtrak Trains
Portland, OR – Union Station (PDX)

Transportation from the Airport:

Driving by car – There are Uber, Lyft and Taxi services which cost between $40 and $50 and takes about 20 minutes
The Hotel has 24-hour onsite valet parking with full in and out privileges at a discounted rate of $25 a night.

Taking Trimet – Portland’s Public transportation system – it serves the airport every 15 minutes and takes about 45
minutes to arrive in Portland Downtown for about $3.00

Local Activities

Information about Portland Downtown

Information about Portland Attractions

Cheers & Gears
1399 SE 11th Ave.
Map from Hotel 
Classic Crawl – Need to have at least 6 people to book the tour – Max 15 people
Cost: $56.25 each for 6 guests – $22.50 for 15 guests – Food and beverages are extra + tip

NOTICE: You will need transportation to and from the start point
NOTICE: This tour is not motorized and participants will be cycling for the tour

Glowing Greens Mini Golf
509 SW Taylor St.
Map from hotel – .3 of a mile from the hotel
Cost: $18.50 per person – 4 people per group

Powell’s Books Store
1005 W Burnside St.
Map from hotel – .3 of a mile from the hotel
Cost: Free (at least theoretically)

Wicked Axe Throwing
509 SW Taylor St.
Map from hotel – .3 of a mile from the hotel
$25 per person – 8 people per group

Dining Options

Bullard Tavern
813 SW Alder St.
Map from hotel – .2 of a mile
Menu – Tex-Mex
4.5 Google

Dar Salam
320 SW Alder St.
Map from hotel – 0.1 of a mile
Menu –  Middle Eastern & Iraqi Cuisine
4.7 Google; woman owned

Hana Sushi & Izakaya
506 SW 6th Ave.
Map from hotel – 200 ft
Menu – Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
4.5 Google; LGBTQ+ friendly

Independent Sports Bar & Grill
 225 SW Broadway #100
Map from hotel – .2 of a mile
Dinner Menu – American
4.2 Google; LGBTQ+ Friendly

James Beard Center
SW 6th Ave and SW Alder St.
Due to open in April 2027
Map from hotel – 256 feet

Midtown Beer Garden
431 SW Harvey Milk St.
Map from hotel – 400 ft
4.6 Google
Covered seating

Midtown Beer Garden Food Carts:
Alibaba Takeaway
Best Taste of India
Bing Mi
El Pilon
Fracture Brewing Bar Cart
Great Tang Chinese Food
Hello Philly
Iron Strike Smash Burgers
Java Rising
Khongthai 
Korean Twist
La Jarochita
Love Verona
Mawj Babylon
Monster Mac and Wings
Mr Taco
New Dhaba Indian Kitchen
NW Sushi
Ocean Aloha
Sea Land Fish & Chips
Shawarma House
Slice and Spice Pizza
Small Pharaoh
Stretch The Noodle
Tito’s burritos #1
Tokyo Sando

Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Ave.
Map from hotel – .3 of a mile
“Portland’s Bustling Food Hall with Gourmet Vendors”
4.6 Google

Secret Food Tour
Under the Umbrella of the Umbrella Man
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Map from hotel – .2 of a mile
Cost: Tour: $104.99 + tip; Alcoholic Drink package $25
NOTICE: This tour includes about a mile of walking in Downtown Portland

Escorted walking tour in Downtown Portland that includes the history of the area and multiple stops for food and beverages. Alcoholic beverages require the Drink package. 

Tanaka
678 SW 12th Ave.
Map from hotel – .4 of a mile
Menu – Japanese Comfort Food
4.3 Google

Get your Oregon Trail T-shirt

“You have died from lack of collaboration”

$20 (USD) each
Heather Grey – soft heavyweight feel
XSmall to 5X

Order here

Delivery will be at the ICOLC meeting starting on April 11.

Please contact us at: icolc2027@orbiscascade.org

FAQ

As questions come in, we will be populating this FAQ