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BVIS Maine 2024

November 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join the Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures for the Blue Venture Investment Summit, taking place on November 13th at the Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine.

This investor-focused program is expected to draw a diverse audience of local and regional investors, founders, corporations, and NGOs with a keen interest in the blue economy. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to connect with leading blue tech investors, founders, and key ecosystem participants.

This year’s summit will focus on emerging opportunities and challenges in ocean data and artificial intelligence, alongside discussions about broader market conditions. The program will feature:

🔹 A high-level summary of recent investment activity in the sector
🔹 Four substantive panels led by industry experts
🔹 Flash talks from innovative startup companies

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the major trends shaping blue economy investment, with a spotlight on how Maine is fostering the growth of the blue economy in Northern New England and beyond.

A special thank you to BVIS-Maine’s Premier Sponsors: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Maine Technology Institute

Hotel Room Reservations Available at the Hampton Inn Portland Downtown – Waterfront. Enter group code 600 during checkout before 10/29 for the group rate of $129/night.

Tickets

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BVIS 2024 Attendee
$ 170.00
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Exhibitor Registration
Includes 6’ table, recognition at the event, and 2 attendees. There are a limited number of exhibitor tables available, on a first-come-first-served basis at BVIS-Portland.
$ 650.00
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Premier Sponsorship
• Recognition on all conference materials, including full-page ad in conference agenda • Acknowledgement during opening and closing remarks • Feature in event newsletters for both Gulf of Maine Ventures and Blue Venture Forum, with opportunity for content contribution • Registration list of all attendees • Includes entry for 4 attendees
$ 2,500.00
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Event Sponsor
• Recognition on the conference website and in the conference agenda, including a half-page ad • Acknowledgement during opening remarks • Feature in event newsletters • Access to the registration list of all attendees • Includes entry for 2 attendees
$ 1,500.00
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Agenda Overview

10:00AM – 10:30AM: Registration
Guests check-in and network over light refreshments.

10:30AM – 10:45AM: Welcome and Introductions
Kick-off the day with opening remarks and a brief overview of the event.

10:45AM – 10:55AM: Setting the Stage – Trends and Momentum in the Blue Economy
A concise overview to frame the day’s discussions, this session will offer a snapshot of the latest trends, key market exits, and recent investments in the blue economy. 

10:55AM – 11:15AM: Keynote Address
A deeper exploration of the blue economy, this keynote will address the critical challenges, opportunities, and future outlook of the sector. 

11:15AM – 12:00PM: Panel 1 – Challenges and Innovations in Ocean Data
Explore the complexities in gathering ocean data and how emerging innovations are overcoming these hurdles to better serve end-users across industries. 

12:00PM – 1:00PM: Lunch
Network with attendees while enjoying lunch.

1:15PM – 2:00PM: Flashtalks – Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs
A dynamic session where startup founders showcase their innovations. Discover cutting-edge solutions and market opportunities driving the blue economy forward.

2:00PM – 2:45PM: Panel 2 – Growing Markets for Ocean Data
This session delves into the expanding applications of ocean data and uncovers new market opportunities. Experts will discuss how ocean data is being leveraged across various industries and highlight key trends.

2:45PM – 3:00PM: Break

3:00PM – 3:30PM: Fireside Chat – Series A Insights
Two successful bluetech founders share their journeys and lessons learned from recently completing Series A fundraising. 

3:30PM – 4:15PM: Flashtalks – Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs (Continued)
Continuation of the previous session featuring more innovators sharing their ocean tech solutions.

4:15PM – 5:00PM: Panel 3 – The Future of Blue Tech
A forward-looking discussion with leading investors about the potential of blue tech.

Portland, ME

14 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland, ME 04101 United States + Google Map

Photo Consent

By registering for this event, I grant Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Research Institute permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me taken during the event for promotional purposes. I understand that these images may be used in various media formats, including social media, websites, and publications. I acknowledge that I will not receive any financial compensation for the use of these images.

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Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellation/refund policy: 100% refund available before Friday, November 8th. On or after November 8th, people who cancel will be eligible to receive a 50% refund.