Thank you for coming!
Although #ORECMECC2026 has ended, we want to thank all of you who made such a productive, successful, and enjoyable event possible: our speakers and panelists, sponsors, venue/catering/print partners, and of course, our attendees. We can't wait to see you all again soon.
<3 – The entire POET team
Annual Marine Energy Conference
Leadership. Experience. Solutions.
The Ocean Renewable Energy Conference (OREC) once again teamed up with the University Marine Energy Research Community (UMERC) Conference, to provide an energizing slate of sessions and events focused on Marine Energy in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. UMERC+OREC 2025 was held at the LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis, Oregon, August 12-14, 2025, and was attended by more than 250 researchers, students, industry members, policy makers, government representatives, and others passionate about advancing #MarineEnergy. Thank you to all for your engagement in this important topic.
This page will serve as an event archive until the time comes to share information about 2026 events. Look for more information soon, including a photo album from the event. 📸
OREC this year is presented in partnership with the 2025 UMERC Annual Conference.
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors who helped make this event possible.
UMERC+OREC Agenda
Below you'll find a list of the sessions and speakers that were held at UMERC+OREC 2025. You can find all downloadable presentations on the Ex Ordo app, available to all registered participants (see your Know Before You Go email for full instructions to access the app).
All workshops and tours are intended for registered UMERC+OREC attendees only, and are limited in capacity—RSVP here.
7:45 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – DECC-Tec Workshop
- Room Ag Science, 8:30-9:30am
9 a.m. – Stakeholder Engagement Workshop
- Room Ag Production, 9am-12pm
10 a.m. – Modeling Workshop
- Room Ag Science, 10am-12pm
10 a.m. – Environmental Effects of Off-Grid Marine Energy Workshop
- Room Ag Leaders, 10am-12pm
1 p.m. – Opening Comments
- Jason Busch, POET
- Samantha Quinn, POET
1:30 p.m. – Managing Marine Energy Risks for Project Success
- David Snowberg, NREL
2 p.m. – Updates on the PacWave Test Site
- Dan Hellin, PacWave
3 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – TEAMER Update
4:30 p.m. – Environmental Technology Readiness for Marine Energy
5:45 p.m. – Reception
Venue / Location
LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University – Corvallis, Oregon
Aerial view of the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon.
Travel Recommendations
How to get to Corvallis, where to stay, and more.
Although travel information may no longer be helpful, the following information is included as part of the full event archive.
Sunset over Corvallis, photo by Porter Raab / Unsplash
Flying and Driving
Airports and driving options
For those traveling to the conference, Corvallis, Oregon, is accessible from both Portland (PDX) and Eugene (EUG) airports. It is also drivable from Portland, Oregon, in about an hour and a half depending on traffic. PDX generally has more flight options.
Both airports offer rental car options, and PDX offers a shuttle to Corvallis. You will want to book in advance.
Accommodations
Hotel options, or choose an AirBnB
Closest: Hilton Garden Inn – .2 mile walk
Best Price: Hotel Corvallis – 1 mile walk
Courtyard Corvallis – 1.1 mile walk
Holiday Inn Express – 1.8 mile walk
We recommend walking to the venue if possible, due to the challenges of campus parking.
Getting around Corvallis
Buses within Corvallis are free (as is walking), as are mini-buses on the Oregon State campus. However, they typically only run every hour, so plan accordingly. Find the schedules here.
- Corvallis Transit System Routes 3 & PC get you the closest
- Beaver Bus Service tracker is located here
Parking Permits
If you bring your own car, you must purchase a visitor parking permit, which costs $4 (zone B3/C) per day and can be purchased online.
Photos from past events…
OREC 2026 may be a ways off, but you can relive some of your favorite memories from conferences past in the meantime.
OREC 2022 in Portland, Oregon
