Oregon Permit Technicians
Association's 2025 Fall Education Summit &
Annual Business Meeting
Wed. November 5th & Thurs. November 6th: 8 am - 5 pm
Fri. November 7th: 8 am - 12 pm
Bridging Perspectives. Nurturing Collaboration. Harvesting Progress.
Welcome to the 2025 Oregon Permit Technicians Association Fall Education and Annual Business Meeting. We Hope the past year has given you prosperity and confidence. This year's conference will be in Portland, Oregon, and we are looking forward to changing things up a bit this year.
Think town hall, not lecture hall.
Each session is designed for conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving across jurisdictions.
We Phoned a Friend (Six of Them) Meet the experts:
- Fire Marshals - Fire hardening insights from the front lines
- CCB Enforcement - Direct access to enforcement decision process
- DEQ Septic Systems - Demystifying the systems 30% of Oregonians depend on
- BCD ePermitting - Behind-the-scenes with the legendary Kelly Marshall
- Planning & Zoning Pros - Bridging the language gap with building codes
- Building Officials - Code changes, myths, and managing up strategies
2025 Fall Education and ABM Conference Packet.pdf
***Hotel Link Please book your rooms no later than 10/17/25 to receive the discounted rate ***
SESSION SCHEDULE
November 5th, 2025 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Behind the Screen: Phased & Deferred + ePermitting Updates & Insights
- Meet the CCB: Understanding Enforcement in Action
- Planning & Zoning vs. Building Codes: Speaking the Same Language
- Plan It Like a Customer: Creative Mini-Review Experience
November 6th, 2025 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
- The Straight Flush: Septic Systems Demystified
- New Code, New Headaches & How to Manage Up Like a Pro
- Beyond the Counter: From Permit Tech to Essential Leader
- Networking Event: Craft and Connect - 6pm - 8pm (separate registration required)
November 7th, 2025, Annual Business Meeting - 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Fire Hardening & Fire-Wise: Real-World Insights from the Front Lines
- Annual Business Meeting
- Permit Technician of the Year and Awards
- Chapter Elections
Earn up to 1.35 CEUs over 3 days
GENERAL INFORMATION & DAILY SCHEDULE
Conference Location
The Double Tree Inn by Hilton
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
Registration Desk opens at 7:30 am each day for registration and breakfast.
Class sessions run from 8 am -12 pm and 1 – 5 pm
Lunch from 12 pm – 1 pm.
RATES
Registration Fees – 1 Day of Class & ABM
- $250 for one day of Education and ABM - OPTA Member Rate
- $300 for one day of Education and ABM - Non-Member Rate
Registration Fees – 2 Days of Classes & ABM
- $450 for two days of Education and ABM - OPTA Member Rate
- $500 for two days of Education and ABM Non-Member Rate
Registration Fees – Friday ABM Only
- $50 for Annual Business Meeting - OPTA Member Rate
- $75 for Annual Business Meeting - Non-Member Rate
Registration Fees – Craft & Connect
- $25 (November 6th, 6 pm - 8 pm
**Scholarships available upon request
**Registration fees include:
Education Sessions: include breakfast, breaks, and lunch
- Breakfast 7:30 am – 8:15 am
- Refreshment breaks are at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.
- Lunch 12 pm – 1 pm
Annual Business Meeting: Includes Brunch
- Brunch 10:30 am – 11:30 am
**Contact us at info@oregonpermittechs.com with any special dietary needs.
LODGING
The DoubleTree by Hilton
1000 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-6111
Standard Room - $134
Reserve under Group Code: OPT
***Please book your rooms no later than 10/17/25 to receive the discounted rate***
HOTEL LINK
OPTA is a proud ICC Preferred Provider - ICC PP# 1370
**Minimum $25 Cancellation Fee per registration.
No cancellations accepted 72 hours before start of conference.
