If you've ever yearned to hear the phrase "welcome to my TED talk" in real life, well, here's your chance. This year's TEDxPortland conference, which is on an "alchemy" theme, features talks and performances that meet Portland at its current transition point to imagine possibilities for diversity, technological advancement, and increased intention. Featured guests include "accidental middle-aged influencer" Lou Featherstone, James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Rucker, Children's Institute CEO Kali Thorne Ladd, indie folk outfit Y La Bamba, and many others.