The annual conference of the Visual Resources Association (VRA) is happening October 7–9 in Portland, Oregon. This in-person conference will begin with a virtual pre-conference the week before (on October 1 and 3), allowing more opportunities for engagement. A poster session presents a topic using visual aids in conjunction with direct interaction with conference attendees.

We are excited to share this year's conference artist, K. Fry Draws! K. Fry (she/they) is a graphic recorder, illustrator, and educator who believes images are a powerful tool for creating positive change.

If you need more time to develop your idea for VRA 2025, you’re in luck! The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm PDT. 

The Visual Resources Association (VRA) seeks a partner to create a design for the Association’s 2025 Annual Conference in Portland, OR, October 7–9, 2025. The design should communicate both the VRA’s identity and the character of the host city.

The Visual Resources Association invites proposals for our 2025 Annual Conference, to be held at the Porter Hotel in Portland, OR, October 7–9, 2025. The submission deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm PDT.

As we look ahead to VRA 2025, we are excited to announce a carefully considered shift in the structure for our upcoming annual conference. VRA 2025 will feature two distinct components: virtual pre-conference programming held a week prior to the main event, followed by three days of on-site conference programming at the Porter Hotel in Portland, OR.