Event Description: The BVC Networking Reception brings together a robust and diverse entrepreneurial community from across the Pacific NW and beyond. For a who’s who in the area, you can’t beat the relationship building opportunities this event has to offer. If you are short on time, and can’t carve out two full days in lovely Bend, you do have the opportunity to simply attend the Networking event and not the rest of the Bend Venture Conference (BVC). So… no excuse to miss this once a year chance to grow your network!

BVC general info – BVC takes place in 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, Central Oregon Entrepreneurs, Startups

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AGENDA:

DAY 1

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

DAY 2

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: Caldara 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

LOCATION: Broken Top Club – Bend, Oregon