KernzaCon 2026
June 23-25th
Bend, OR

Set against the dramatic landscapes of Central Oregon, KernzaCon will bring researchers, growers, industry partners, and innovators together to advance the future of perennial grain agriculture. Join us at the Oregon State University–Cascades campus, located in the heart of Bend, where snow-capped peaks, high desert skies, and the Deschutes River provide an inspiring backdrop for big ideas and meaningful collaboration.

Conference highlights:

• Full day of engaging research talks highlighting the latest Kernza research, on-farm experiences, and market development efforts
• Dinner and discussion at Deschutes Brewery to hear how and why one of the largest independent breweries in the U.S. committed to Kernza
• Central Oregon agricultural tour showcasing local soils and cropping systems in the high desert
• Optional pre-conference Willamette Valley tour to look at perennial grass seed production at scale

Early bird registration ends on May 1st.
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