Central Oregon Climate Hackathon

​Presented by the Bend Climate Collective and the Deschutes Tech Guild

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​What happens when climate expertise and creativity converge in the same room? Real, localized solutions.

​Central Oregon is on the front lines of climate change. From increased wildfire risk and intensity, to hot, drought-prone summers and the growing strain on our local power grid, the challenges are front and center to many. Fortunately, so is our community's climate talent. We are home to a vibrant network of climate professionals, technologists, and curious community members working to solve these exact problems on a daily basis.

​That is why we are bringing Central Oregon the Climate Hackathon.

​What to Expect The day is structured around conversation, collaboration, and ideation rather than producing a finished deliverable. Come ready to:

• ​Learn from people outside your usual professional circles.

• ​Make meaningful connections that outlast the event.

• ​Think critically about what technology can (and couldn't) do for our community's climate resilience.

​Logistics & Next Steps

• ​Capacity: Spots are strictly limited to 40, and all are welcome to register!

• ​Cost: Free!

• ​Timing: The event will start around 9:30am, but groups will be welcome to break out and work on their ideas solo. At 4:30, we will come back together for a group discussion on what we were able to accomplish.

• ​The Showcase: This hackathon is proudly part of PNW Climate Week. Participants who wish to share their work will have a block for short project presentations during the energy-focused event on Thursday, July 16th at OSU's Energy Innovation Campus. More information on this event here.