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.
POET's annual marine energy event, the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference, returned in 2026 with partner Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, Monday May 18 through Thursday May 21. Thank you to all who attended, presented, competed, or sponsored this event and helped make it such a success! We hope all who joined us in Portland from elsewhere had safe and enjoyable travels back home.
Although #ORECMECC2026 is over, we will be posting photos from the event here, so please check back. Also, if you're interested in another upcoming marine energy event, you may be interested to check out UMERC+METS 2026, being held August 4-6, 2026, at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
OREC 2026 is presented in partnership with the U.S. DOE's Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.
OREC+MECC 2026 Schedule
MECC Presentations: May 18-19
OREC Workshops: May 19
OREC Sessions: May 20-21
MECC Awards: May 21
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors who helped make this event possible.
OREC+MECC Agenda
Below is a compact version of the OREC+MECC 2026 agenda. Click on a date to view the events for that day, or visit the Full Agenda page for greater detail on the sessions. You can also check out our Speakers page to view a list of presenters.
All Day – MECC Final Presentations
Venue / Location
World Forestry Center – Portland, Oregon
Above: Exterior, Portland's World Forestry Center; Below from left: inside Miller Hall, the WFC's main conference area; the WFC's outdoor areas bring nature to you during breaks/meals.
Event Archive
The following logistical information is maintained here as an event archive and for reference of any who may find it helpful.
Travel Recommendations
How to get to here, where to stay, and more.
Aerial view of the World Forestry Center and Washington Park, courtesy of Apple Maps
Flights and Accommodations
Residents of Oregon or Washington may prefer driving in, but others should fly in to Portland International Airport (#PDX). Then, get the best of both worlds: book a hotel downtown near the red/blue Max line, and ride the train up into the wooded hills around the World Forestry Center.
Hotel deLuxe
729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR
(503) 219-2094
Park Lane Suites & Inn
809 SW King Ave, Portland, OR
(503) 226-6288
Bidwell Marriott
520 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
(503) 226-6300