Bend, Oregon

Outdoor Recreation | Community | Implementation

Think Forum | 2027

Think X Bend

Stewardship made visible.

May 10–14, 2027 Bend, Oregon

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Experience Details

Small, immersive and member-first

Format

Each Collective member organization receives one complimentary invitation to its designated 2027 Forum, valued at CAD $4,999.

Investment

Senior destination leaders, with additional participants or key stakeholders considered in conversation with Destination Think.

Attendees

PraCtical Details

  • Your complimentary Forum invitation includes access to the full Forum program, including ground transportation during scheduled Forum activities, guided experiences, site visits, facilitated sessions and meals identified in the program.

    Travel to and from Bend and accommodation are not included.

  • Accommodation is not included in your Forum invitation. Destination Think will share recommended accommodation options and any available preferred rates or booking details to help attendees plan their stay.

    Attendees are responsible for arranging and covering their own accommodation and travel to and from Bend, as well as their travel insurance and any required international travel documentation, including passports and visas.

  • The program is designed to move from local projects and active experiences to facilitated reflection. A detailed schedule will be shared once it is finalized.

    See the 2026 Think X Bend Forum program and event recap.

  • An attendee guide will be shared in advance with daily details, background reading, logistics, and attendee profiles.

    A WhatsApp group will also be created for real-time updates during the program and to help attendees stay connected afterward.

  • Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Bend. The following options may help with planning your journey.

    Fly into Redmond/Bend Airport
    The closest airport to Bend is Redmond Municipal Airport / Roberts Field (RDM), about 25 minutes from downtown Bend.

    Fly into Portland and take the Central Oregon Breeze
    Central Oregon Breeze offers daily scheduled service between Portland/PDX and Bend.

    All times listed are local Pacific Time. Please check the Central Oregon Breeze website directly before booking to confirm the schedule and ensure no changes have been made to bus times.

    View the Central Oregon Breeze schedule

    Rent a Car

    Car rentals, including electric vehicle options, are available at Portland International Airport (PDX), at the on-site Rental Car Center, featuring models like Teslas and Chevrolet Bolts from major providers such as Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise. 

    View Visit Bend’s transportation guide

Register

How can stewardship and sustainability become visible in the everyday visitor experience?

Join a small group of destination leaders for a first-hand look at how tourism investment, local partnerships and community-led initiatives are contributing to a stronger place. Meet the people behind the work, experience real projects and test what the lessons could mean at home.

  • Immersive site visits

  • Facilitated peer exchange

  • Candid local conversations

  • Shared meals and reflections