NWACC’s CIO Leadership Retreat is intentionally designed around the voices, experiences, and realities of today’s CIOs. Based on your survey input, this retreat will focus on leadership, identity, resilience, and the human side of the role, while creating space for honest reflection, meaningful connection, and renewed energy. As the CIO role continues to expand and become more complex and difficult to navigate, this is an opportunity to step away and think more clearly about the role you are being asked to play. Participants will connect with their NWACC peers who understand the pressure and expectations of the job and will leave with greater clarity about their leadership approach, stronger peer relationships, and a renewed sense of direction as they navigate their CIO journey.
Agenda and Resources
The retreat will begin with an opening reception and dinner on May 18 and will adjourn with dinner on May 21. In Februrary, the draft agenda and planning materials will available in the 2026 Retreat folder in the shared Council drive (login required).
Registration
Registration will open on March 2, 2026.
Location and Lodging
Tetherow Resort
61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend OR, 97702
Hotel room and tax will be paid directly by NWACC for the nights of May 18 – 21. An extra night may be added if required for travel.
Spouses/partners are welcomed to join you for social networking activities on Tuesday and Thursday as well as for the dinners each evening. (Please note that NWACC does not cover charges for spouse/partner meals or activity-related fees.)
Attendees who wish to spend some personal time in Bend can make reservations at the hotel for up to two nights before and/or three nights after the Retreat at the NWACC-contracted room rate. Simply identify yourself as an NWACC Retreat attendee when you make a reservation.
Travel, Transportation, and Parking
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
- The closest airport, Redmond Municipal Airport is a 30-minute drive from Tetherow. A hotel shuttle service is available. Attendees flying to Redmond are encouraged to make reservations early.
- Tetherow is about 3hr 20 minutes by car from Portland International Airport.
NWACC will reimburse travel expenses such as coach airfare, ground transportation, mileage if driving, and meals while traveling. NWACC will not reimburse expenses for guests or personal expenses such as phone calls, movies, hotel service tips, etc. Reimbursements are based on the actual amount spent, not a per diem. Please be sure to save your receipts!