Distributed & Resilient Power Roundtable: The Bend Conversation

The energy transition isn't coming - it's already here. And Central Oregon has more to do with that than most people realize.

Bend has quietly become home to a remarkable concentration of energy professionals - executives, operators, and advisors working across power generation and distribution, from solar, wind, and storage to fuel cells, hydrogen systems, natural gas infrastructure, microgrids, grid software, and utilities

Most are working remotely for companies elsewhere, largely invisible to each other. This roundtable changes that.

This is an invite-only gathering for 30 senior energy professionals to have the honest conversation the industry rarely makes space for - what's actually driving the shift to distributed and resilient power, what's working, what's failing, and what it means for the next decade. No panels. No pitches. Just candid dialogue with people who've been in the trenches across every corner of the energy sector. $20 all in.

What to Expect

• Facilitated discussion on distributed and resilient power - where it's heading and what's driving it
• Real talk from people building these systems, not theory from consultants
• Networking before and after with peers who get it

Why Attend

• Connect with senior energy professionals who've chosen Central Oregon without sacrificing impact
• Walk away with sharper thinking on the technical and business challenges you're actually facing
• Be part of the first conversation putting Bend on the energy map

Who Should Apply
Senior energy professionals working across:

• Power generation, transmission, and distribution
• Solar, wind, storage, fuel cells, hydrogen, natural gas systems, and emerging energy technologies
• Microgrids, grid software, and energy data platforms
• Utilities, independent power producers, and energy policy
• Anyone at the Director level or above with deep sector experience

This is an invitation-only event with a simple application process. We're curating for seniority, diversity of perspective, and genuine expertise - not just impressive titles.

Ready to share what's really working (and what isn't)? Fill out the form at https://forms.gle/1zxKRmk5qmvCnEMi9.

Format: A 60-minute facilitated roundtable discussion starting at 530pm with networking before and after

Tickets: $20

Presented by [insert your company name] — Help us bring Central Oregon's energy community together. Sponsoring this event puts your company in front of the senior talent shaping the region's energy future. Reach out to John McMahon at jmcmahon@gmail.com.

Be part of the conversation that puts Bend on the energy map. Space is intentionally limited.