Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon

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Who should attend?

The conference offers distance learning and online networking with other attendees for the surveying profession. It also includes vendor exhibits, Education and Outreach Auction, Awards Ceremony and the annual PLSO Membership meeting. You need to attend if you are:

A Licensed Surveyor
Working toward your Professional Surveying License
A student interested in the surveying career
Interested in receiving PDH & CEU credits

Do I need to be a member of PLSO?

No. However, PLSO members receive a discounted registration rate. To join PLSO, click here.

Can I receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) by attending?

Yes, all sessions provide PDH's. However, it is up to you to report them as per the laws in your state.

Will all conference sessions be available in person?

Yes! All educational sessions will be presented in person at the Salem Convention Center.

Which sessions will be livestreamed?

Only sessions held in Santiam 1 will be livestreamed. Sessions in other meeting rooms will be available in person only.

Will conference sessions be recorded?

Recordings will be available for sessions livestreamed in Santiam 1 on Thursday and Friday only. Due to speaker recording restrictions, Wednesday's sessions featuring Kris Kline will not be recorded.

Where can I watch the recordings?

Session recordings will be posted on the PLSO Conference Co-Pilot following the conference.

When will recordings be available?

Recordings are expected to be available approximately one week after the conference.

I only want to attend the Education & Outreach Auction. Do I need to pay?

Yes, you will need to purchase a ticket. You may do so online.

Can I register more than one person at a time?

Due to our registration software set up, we do not have the ability to register more than one conference attendee at a time. If you need to register multiple employees and would like to pay on one invoice, email office@plso.org and Aimee McAuliffe will help you.

What if my company will only pay by invoice?

When you register online you can opt to print out the invoice for submittal to your company.

Which credit cards do you accept?

We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.

I don’t want to pay by credit card, what are my options?

When you register online you have the option to print out an invoice to mail-in a check. If you would like to pay via credit card over the phone, call the PLSO office at 503.303.1472.

If I cannot attend, can someone attend in my place?

Yes, please contact the office to get the records transferred. This must be requested in writing to office@plso.org by 5 PM on January 7, 2027.

What if I need to cancel?

We’re sorry to hear that! PLSO Conference Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received before January 1, 2027 will receive their total registration minus a $40 administrative processing fee. Those received on or after January 1, 2027 will receive a 50% refund. Those changing from in-person to virtual after this date will pay a $50 processing fee out of the difference in registration costs. Refunds will not be given for a change or cancelation in registration received after 5 PM, Pacific Time on January 7, 2027, or for no-shows or partial attendance. In-person attendees already have access to everything virtual attendees do.

This policy applies to exhibitors as well.

What does PLSO do with the funds raised for registration and the Auction?

Registration fees directly pay the costs of running the Annual Conference, such speakers, audio visual equipment, meals, etc. Any revenue realized past total costs go towards supporting yearly activities of PLSO – a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the land surveying profession in Oregon through continuing education and outreach, holding paramount the interests of the public.

Donations and funds raised by the Education and Outreach Auction go towards supporting scholarship funds and the activities of the Educational Goals and Outreach Committee.
Objectives of the committee are:

To promote recognition of the surveying profession.
To introduce elementary and secondary students to surveying.
To support and promote college survey programs.
To work in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee to point qualified candidates toward scholarships in surveying.
Promote the importance, opportunities and responsibilities of a surveying career.
Serve as a resource for public and the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS).