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 singular event has to offer. If you are short on time, you do have the opportunity to simply attend the Networking event and not the rest of the Bend Venture Conference (BVC), so no excuse not to take advantage of 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

Early Bird Pricing $235 (ENDS September 30th!) – Get Your TICKET!

Regular Pricing $250 – Get Your TICKET!

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: Broken Top Club – Bend, Oregon