Defense Investment Forum Kickoff

Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, RI

Join us for this special networking event to kickoff the Defense Investment Forum (DIF), brought to you by the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and the Blue Venture Forum, Inc.  In addition to networking with key industry stakeholders, investors, and resource providers, it will also be an opportunity to learn more about the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s soft-landing spot initiative.

4:30-5:15PM Registration & Networking

5:15-5:20PM Welcome Remarks

5:20-5:30PM Welcome from the Chamber, and overview of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Soft-Landing Spot Initiative

5:30-5:45PM Overview of Defense Tech Investing

5:45-6:30PM Continued Networking

This event is free, and brought to you by our sponsors, but registration is required.

Thank you to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport for making this event possible.   

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of connection, insight, and collaboration as we launch the Defense Investment Forum ’25.