# Bend Venture Conference

- Dates: 15 October 2026 to 16 October 2026
- Location: Tower Theatre, Bend, United States
- Organiser: Economic Development for Central Oregon
- Industry: Banking

## About

Bend Venture Conference is an event focused on entrepreneurship and startup activity in Central Oregon. It features company pitches, networking activities, and presentations from speakers across the United States. The conference is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and those interested in the startup community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.bendvc.com/agenda)
- [Registration](https://www.bendvc.com/attend)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance
- Business Services

## Speakers

- Laura Putnam, Keynote

## Sponsors and partners

- Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO)

## Where to stay

- **Old St. Francis School**: 240 m from the venue, 700 Northwest Bond Street, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mcmenamins.com/)
  - Phone: +1-541-382-5174
- **The Oxford Hotel**: 260 m from the venue, 10 Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/)
  - Phone: +1-541-382-8436
- **DoubleTree**: 340 m from the venue, 300 Northwest Franklin Avenue, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://doubletree3.hilton.com/)
  - Phone: +1 541-317-9292
- **Lavabelles Vacation Rentals**: 350 m from the venue, 524 Northwest Lava Road, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://www.lavabelles.com/)
- **Bluebird Day Vacation Rentals**: 620 m from the venue, 413 Northwest Hill Street, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bluebirddayvacationrentals.com/)
- **SpringHill Suites**: 920 m from the venue, 551 Southwest Industrial Way, Bend, 97702
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/rdmsh)
  - Phone: +1 541-382-5075
- **Element Bend**: 980 m from the venue, 1526 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, 97703
- **Fairfield Inn**: 1.1 km from the venue, 1626 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, 97703
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/rdmfi)
  - Phone: +1 541-318-1747

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/bend-venture-conference/