Willamette Angel Conference is an annual event that brings together early-stage and seed startups with angel and venture investors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the conference aims to increase capital development in the Southern Willamette Valley region, educate angel investors and entrepreneurs, and promote the region as a hub for emerging growth start-ups. By recruiting, training, and engaging regional angel investors, the conference provides a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and contribute to the region's entrepreneurial economy.