WTSFest Portland 2026

WTSFest Portland 2026 returns for its second edition with a full day of marketing and SEO insights designed for women and people of marginalised genders.

Hosted at Jupiter NEXT in Portland, the event features 10 speakers across four key themes: Analyse, Advance, Innovate, and Empower.

Each theme focuses on a different aspect of professional growth – from industry analysis and future-proof strategies to emerging technologies and career development.

The conference provides a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages learning, discussion, and connection.

Attendees receive access to all sessions, catering throughout the day, and an evening networking event.

True to the Women in Tech SEO community’s values, the conference prioritizes speaker compensation, accessibility, and safety, creating a welcoming space for authentic conversations and professional empowerment.

Speakers at WTSFest Portland 2026

Dana DiTomaso (President at Kick Point) – From Data Dump to Decisions: Using AI to Interpret Your Analytics
Alyssa Corso (SEO Consultant & Founder at Alyssa Corso LLC) – Beyond Rankings: How to Transform SEO KPIs into Business Impact
Raycheal Proctor (Founder & Strategic Director at Unlimited Mixed Marketing) – Future-Proof Your Marketing Strategy: Build & Maintain Systems that Scale Beyond the Trends
Christina Clark (Head of Product Growth at HubSpot) – Winning the AEO Race: Optimizing for Humans & Engines
Tessa Voecks (VP of Operations at RicketyRoo) – Operationalizing Growth: How to Build Marketing Teams That Scale
Aimee Jurenka (SEO Strategist at RicketyRoo) – From Ranking to Recognition: Building Topic Entities for AI Visibility
Kaitlin McMichael (Sr. Product Manager of Search at Amazon Web Services) – How to Use SEO Testing to Accelerate SEO Traffic Growth
Theo McGillivray (Communications Director at NLM Photonics) – Competing Against GenAI Slop? The Premium Value of Your Brand’s Humanity
Nicole Lee (Growth Lead at daydream) – From Keywords to Career Moves: Why SEO Is Every Marketer’s Secret Weapon
Jess Jurva (Chief Customer Officer at Conductor) – Claim Your Voice: Crafting the Story Only You Can Tell