The Willamette Angel Conference is an exciting component of the South Willamette’s startup ecosystem.

Founded in 2009, the Willamette Angel Conference (WAC) is an investment conference, connecting early stage and seed startups with angel and venture investors. The WAC is a joint venture of the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network, designed to advance the entrepreneurial development movement within Oregon and the Willamette Valley. 

The Willamette Angel Conference alternates between the communities of Eugene and Corvallis each year. Entrepreneurs and startups submit business plans for review and coaching, ultimately vying for an investment made by the WAC investor LLC. 

In its eight-year history, the Willamette Angel Conference has invested over $3 million in early-stage businesses. The WAC continues to attract around 200 people to the conference each year.

WAC 2017

The 2017 Willamette Angel Conference is May 11th in Corvallis, Oregon. Located at the historic Whiteside Theatre, the 2017 WAC is innovating and incorporating new ideas. This year, the WAC kicks-off with a VIP Brunch followed by a half-day conference full of exciting company pitches, entrepreneurial and angel awards, and a dynamic keynote speaker. The day will end with a high-energy reception attracting nearly 400 Eugene and Corvallis business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.