Blue Innovation Symposium 2026
The Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education, networking, and matchmaking.
The Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education, networking, and matchmaking.
The Future of Defense Innovation Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and The Blue Venture Forum, Inc. Join DOD officials, industry leaders, startup founders, and top-tier investors at the DefenseInvestment Summit 2025. This premier event will bring together the defense innovationecosystem to explore emerging technologies, investment trends, and opportunities that areshaping the future of global security. EVENT IS SOLD OUT. EVENT SPEAKERS Additional Speakers: Gloria Berlanga, Associate Vice President Business Development, Defense Sector, Rhode Island Commerce; Eric Blatt, Partner, Dual-Use and Defense Tech Practice Lead, Scale LLP THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOUNDING SPONSOR EVENT SPONSORS
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.