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Bend Venture Conference (BVC)
Event Description: Bend Venture Conference (BVC) takes place in beautiful downtown Bend and creates a high level of entrepreneurial activity and energy. For over two decades, BVC has served as a pillar of Central Oregon’s robust entrepreneurial culture that has transformed the 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.
NETWORKING | LOCAL IMPACT | FUNDING | PITCHING | IN-PERSON
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Bend Entrepreneurs, Local Support Organizations, Investors, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Investors, Angel Investors, Techpreneurs
AGENDA:
DAY 1
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Pre-Conference Seminars at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Presentation by Julie Sandler, Co-founder and General Partner at PSL Ventures and Managing Partner at Pioneer Square Labs
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
New Economy Track Competition
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BVC Networking Reception at Broken Top Club
DAY 2
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Networking Breakfast at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Early Stage Competition
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
Dine Around Lunch at local Bend restaurants
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Programming and Growth Stage Competition
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Winner’s Ceremony
LOCATION: Bend, Oregon