The Oregon Poetry Association is proud to announce our annual conference, in-person on October 3-4, 2025 at the Agate Beach Inn in Newport, Oregon. 

Join us to experience Waves of Peace. 

We’ll connect over workshops, listen to keynotes, and gather together in community. Online participation is also available. 

Hotel

To reserve your hotel, please use this link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38154.html?groupId=6J8BG1D4

When you check-in to your room, or if you call to make a reservation, state that you are with the OPA CONFERENCE.

Conference Schedule

Friday, October 3, 2025

Conference Check-in Opens at 4PM

Reception & President's Welcome: 5-6PM

Free Time: 6-7PM

Open Mic and Slam Winner/UO/Contest Winners: 7-10PM

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Breakfast: 7-8AM

Opening Keynote: 8:15AM - Christopher Diaz

Workshops 1A & 1B & 1C: 9-10:15AM

Workshops 2A & 2B & 2C: 10:30-11:45PM

Lunch & Annual General Meeting: 12-1:30PM

Workshops 3A & 3B & 3C: 1:45-3PM

Workshops 4A & 4B & 4C: 3:15-4:30PM

Closing Keynote - Ellen Waterston: 4:45PM

Closing Remarks: 5:30PM

We can't wait to see you at the coast!

Thank you for for supporting poetry in Oregon.  Your generous contribution may go to the Youth Contest, Spanish Contest, Adult Contest, Conference, or Special Workshops & Poetry Event.

Memberships last for one year. Thank you for supporting the Oregon Poetry Association. 

Memberships last for two years. Thank you for supporting the Oregon Poetry Association. 

Memberships last for one year. Thank you for supporting Oregon Poetry Association.