January 28, 2021 

After the tumultuous year of 2020, technology professionals look forward to ‘pressing the reset button’ in 2021. Without using a crystal ball, a panel of experienced Duck alumni will discuss what the year ahead looks like for the technology industry.

Hear from Nick Macilveen, founder of Embarcatec, MaryAnn Patel of Salesforce, Shanti Bergel of Transcend Fund, Yvonne Yang of Intel and Prof. Tim Duy of the UO Economics Department. From covering the basics of getting back to work to identifying bright spots in the industry, this brown-bag online event is jam-packed with topics bringing clarity to the next year in technology. Which trends will impact tech? Where are the opportunities? Our panelists will cover a wide range of topics including:

• Economic and business environment
• The remote work environment
• Political environment and government assistance
• Technology areas to watch
• And more!