
2025 AGENDA
Experience the thriving entrepreneurial community.
Bend Venture Conference (BVC) takes place in beautiful downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. After more than two decades, BVC stands as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed this small timber community into a mecca for startups. Throughout the conference, attendees hear company pitches, participate in multiple networking activities and listen to inspiring presenters from across the United States.
All events take place at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend unless otherwise marked.
Bend Venture Conference (BVC) is one of the longest standing angel conferences in the Pacific Northwest.
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Keynote: Oregon Economic Update
1:45 – 3:15 PM
Conference Seminars
5:30 – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
Thursday
October 16, 2025
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Separating True Innovation from Passing Trends In AI
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Early Stage Competition
11:00 – 11:30AM
BVC Brief: Removing Friction in Early Stage Investing
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dine Around Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 PM
BVC Future: Caldera High School Pitch, InventOR Winner
1:30 – 1:45 PM
Past Winner Update: Wild Rye
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Growth Stage Competition
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Winner’s Ceremony
Friday
October 17, 2025

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