Sept 2026 Central Oregon PubTalk: The Road to BVC

This high-energy entrepreneurial event showcases the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) Early Stage semifinalists as they deliver fast-paced, three-minute pitches to a live crowd. The audience, along with an expert panel of judges, will vote to decide which companies advance to present at the Tower Theatre for the 23rd annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) on October 15-16, 2026. Join us for a high-energy event at Worthy Brewing's outdoor stage, and cast your vote to help a Central Oregon startup win a $5,000 cash prize provided by Washington Trust Bank! Your ticket includes food and one drink ticket, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy great local brews, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and discover Oregon’s next generation of standout startups. In alphabetical order, the BVC Early Stage semifinalists are: • Closeoutdoor (Bend,OR) - Revolutionizing the way that brands deal with excess inventory. • Core Defender AI (Hillsboro, OR) - Empowering the Future with AIR (AI & Robotics). • Ebb Health, Inc. (Portland, OR) - Developing a platform for durable relief of neuropathic pain. • EYEONIZE (Bend, OR) - Energize Your Eyes! • Hungry Hound (Bend, OR) - A fresh, human-grade dog food subscription that wins the $41B market on trust, using community-led acquisition to scale from Oregon to national. • Lateral Systems (Lake Oswego, OR) - Automated monitoring platform for commercial indoor farms watches out for what can go wrong 24/7 to reduce waste and improve farm efficiencies. • Quilld (Bend, OR) - A strategy engine that builds undeniably distinct brands, giving founders the clarity to guide every AI tool and business decision. • Regen8 (Bend, OR) - Redesigns how companies work, then builds the systems that help them remember, coordinate, decide, and improve. • V4 Final, Inc. (Bend, OR) - AI for law firm clients that don't want to give up their lawyer's judgment. • VeriBuy (Bend, OR) - Turns a dealer's phone walk-around into a defensible trade-in offer: an objective condition grade, a fair price and a report the seller can see. Cancellation Policy: You must request in writing to cancel ticket(s) up to 24 hours (1 day) in advance of the event date for a full refund. Cancellation requests can be made to [email protected]. Cancellations requests made after 24 hours (1 day) before the event date or 'no shows' will not receive a refund. Tickets are transferable; please notify us of the name change as soon as possible. Title Sponsors Supporting Sponsors Thank you to our Partners