2026 November Say Hey!® - OMSI

About this event

Say Hey! is the largest multi-cultural networking event in Oregon and southwest Washington. Each quarter, Partners in Diversity connects local businesses and community members with professionals of color who recently relocated to Oregon or southwest Washington. Recently relocated professionals of color (aka Honorees) are introduced during a special portion of the program.

We help build community, deepen connections and create an environment where everyone is welcomed. Employers can leverage this program as an extension to your onboarding experiences for new staff of color. A study on workforce retention commissioned by Partners in Diversity and released in 2020 showed that having a strong, supportive community is an important element in retaining professionals of color in Oregon and southwest Washington.

New to the Oregon and SW Washington region? Looking to make more professional connections and find community? Join us as an Honoree! Learn more and register here: https://www.partnersindiversity.org/programs/say-hey/honoree-sign-up/

Say Hey accommodations in partnership with Relay Resources:

Partners in Diversity is committed to building an inclusive event experience in which all people can engage and belong. This year, we’re partnering with Relay Resources to create an accessible event.

Relay Resources is a social enterprise nonprofit and the leading disability inclusion partner in the Pacific Northwest. With a mission to transform workplaces and communities through disability inclusion, Relay Resources works closely with organizations to implement accessibility and accommodations, and to support all attendees during the event. Learn more about their work here .

Accessibility Features at Say Hey!:

• ASL Interpreters & Screen Captioning

• Wheelchair Reserved Seating

• Assistive Listening Devices

• Sensory Relief Break Rooms

• Sensory Bags

• Sunflower Lanyards to self-identify nonapparent disabilities

• Accessibility Station and Support Staff at the event

Accessibility Request, and the Relay team will get in touch with you.

Thank you to our sponsor Alaska Airlines , venue sponsor, OMSI , and accessibility sponsor, Relay Resources .

Please note Say Hey! is a 21+ event.

Please note: Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend and have already purchased a ticket, you can transfer your ticket to another person who would like to join.