2026 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.
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Keynote: Building Resilient Companies in an Age of Uncertainty - Don't Fight the Water. Fix It.
12:45pm - 2:30pm
Conference Seminars
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Stage Competition
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Funder Founder Reception at Broken Top Club (*invite only)
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Networking Recaption at Broken Top Club
Thursday
October 15, 2026
8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am - 9:45am
Keynote: Building What’s Next: Finding Opportunity Where Others Don’t
10:00am - 11:15am
Growth Industry Stage Competition
11:15am - 11:30am
BVC Future InventOR Winner
11:30am - 1:00pm
Dine Around Lunch
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Panel: Funding Without a Formula: How founders can build and fund companies on their own terms
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Growth Tech Stage Competition
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Awards Ceremony
Friday
October 16, 2026
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