For Port of Portland · BDI - Summer Connections Tradeshow + B2B

Enhancing Port of Portland's Public Forums with Secure Microsoft Teams Events

Transforming public engagement across PDX, marine terminals, and industrial parks.

Keep Port of Portland in the loop

75,000+

Events Delivered

ISO 27001

Certified Security

Microsoft Preferred

Supplier Status

Women-Owned

Certified Business

We've been studying Port of Portland

Built Around Port of Portland's Unique Needs

At the BDI - Summer Connections Tradeshow + B2B, we recognize Port of Portland's critical role in regional economic development, from managing Portland International Airport (PDX) to overseeing marine cargo operations at Terminals 4, 5, and 6. Your public engagement events are vital for community trust and operational transparency.

We understand the logistical burden on your communications staff due to the extreme volume and complexity of public forums. EventBuilder extends your existing Microsoft Teams & Microsoft 365 environment, turning it into an enterprise-grade platform for secure, compliant, and seamlessly managed virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.

Tailored to Port of Portland's key stakeholders

Employee Communications Manager

Lise Harwin

Streamline Public Engagement, Elevate Impact

The challenge

Lise Harwin manages the significant logistical burden for Port of Portland's communications staff, handling the extreme volume and complexity of public engagement events, often relying on native Microsoft Teams for these crucial forums.

How we help

EventBuilder's **Production & Live Event** services provide full-lifecycle support, from custom registration to live moderation, freeing her team to focus on content and outcomes.

Proof: We support about 500 sessions per month for Microsoft Enterprise Support Digital.

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Chief Public Affairs Officer

Dave Robertson

Ensure Flawless Public Forums, Maintain Trust

The challenge

Dave Robertson oversees Port of Portland's public forums and community engagement, requiring strict attendee data control and professional execution, especially when relying on native Microsoft Teams for external audiences.

How we help

Our **Registration & Compliance** offering extends Microsoft Teams with advanced registration intelligence and secure VOD hosting, ensuring a professional, compliant, and data-rich experience.

Proof: We have delivered 75,000+ events for Microsoft and regulated enterprises.

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Chief Financial Officer

Alissa Mahar

Strategic Partnership: Security, Compliance, Diversity

The challenge

Alissa Mahar focuses on IT oversight, security, and compliance, making integration headaches with unvetted third-party applications a concern for Port of Portland's financial and operational integrity.

How we help

EventBuilder's **Microsoft-native integration** is ISO 27001 + 27701 certified and SSPA Green, ensuring events stay within the secure, compliant environment IT already trusts.

Proof: We are ISO 27001 + 27701 certified and a Microsoft Preferred Supplier.

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IT Director / Head of IT Operations

Fortify Your Microsoft Ecosystem for Public Events

The challenge

Port of Portland's IT oversight focuses on preventing integration headaches and system fragmentation from unvetted, self-serve third-party applications, especially when leveraging Microsoft Teams & Microsoft 365 for public forums.

How we help

EventBuilder extends your existing Microsoft Teams & Microsoft 365 investment, providing an enterprise-grade event platform that passes security and compliance reviews without adding new tenants.

Proof: We delivered secure large-scale town halls inside a restricted GCC High tenant.

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Trusted by Leaders, Built for Impact

EventBuilder delivers human-led event services, backed by software engineered for complex registration, data control, and enterprise security.

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We have been using EventBuilder for our partner events and have great success with the platform. The EventBuilder team is very responsive with excellent customer service. We always get a thorough answer the first time.

— Mike Iem, Senior Program Manager, IoT Marketing and Partner Events, Microsoft

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I truly cannot say it enough, you and the team at EventBuilder have been just absolutely incredible to work with.

— Nicole Porter, Global Programs Engagement Leader, Microsoft

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EventBuilder was one of the organizations that was more forward thinking than the other options we were considering. Not only did they integrate with Microsoft products, as we are a Microsoft shop, but the platform allowed for a very streamlined process to create and manage events.

— Alice Liang, CEO, SolarTech

Our Core Capabilities

EventBuilder extends your Microsoft Teams environment into a robust, enterprise-grade event platform.

Enterprise Security

ISO 27001 + 27701 certified security posture ensures your Port of Portland event data remains compliant and protected.

Advanced Reporting

Gain KPI-based event reports and custom data exports to measure the impact of Port of Portland's public engagement initiatives.

Teams Integration

Seamlessly transform Microsoft Teams into a professional event platform for Port of Portland's virtual and hybrid forums.

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