The festival’s partnerships, programming, editorial direction, creative strategy, and event design are led by the Willamette Week team, building on decades of experience convening Portland audiences around culture, design, food, and community.

House of Commons produces NestFest and provides strategic direction on the programming.

To help shape the festival’s perspective and deepen its connection to Portland’s creative community, NestFest is also supported by a group of advisors working across design, hospitality, retail and the arts. These advisors play a key role in bringing the event to life, offer insight, ideas, and community perspective that help inform NestFest.