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SUMMARY:BVIS Maine 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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: \n\n\n\n🔹 A high-level summary of recent investment activity in the sector🔹 Four substantive panels led by industry experts🔹 Flash talks from innovative startup companies \n\n\n\nAttendees 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. \n\n\n\n\nA special thank you to BVIS-Maine’s Premier Sponsors: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and Maine Technology Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Consent \n\n\n\nBy 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. \n\n\n\nNewsletter Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I agree to receive newsletters and updates from Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Research Institute and its partners. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the newsletters. \n\n\n\nCancellation/Refund Policy \n\n\n\nCancellation/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.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/bvis-portland-2024/
LOCATION:Portland\, ME\, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Economic Development Online ConferenceRhode Island Israel
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an exciting online conference on January 8\, 2025\, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EST (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Israel time)\, organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC)\, Blue Venture Rhode Island and the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy. \n\n\n\nThe marine sector is rapidly gaining recognition for its significant contributions to the global economy\, with innovation and sustainable practices driving unprecedented growth. New funding within the Blue Economy further supports these trends. \n\n\n\nOur conference will feature speakers from both Rhode Island and Israel who will showcase current approaches that offer both economic and ecological benefits. Key sectors such as green ports\, defense\, marinas\, offshore wind turbines\, and fisheries will be discussed\, along with business opportunities for collaboration. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and explore the possibilities for business partnerships. Register now to secure your spot! \n\n\n\nTo register\, click HERE. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks Avi Nevel\, Founder and CEO of RIIC \n\n\n\nModerator Toby Stapleton\, Chair of Blue Venture Forum \n\n\n\nGreetings on behalf of the state of Rhode Island \n\n\n\n Liz Tanner\, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce \n\n\n\nGreetings on behalf of state of Israel\, \n\n\n\nBenny Sharoni\, Consul General of Israel to New England \n\n\n\nSpeakers and Panelists: Hila Ehrenreich (Israel) \n\n\n\nChief Executive of The Israeli National Center of Blue Economy and Innovation \n\n\n\nMelody Weeks (Rhode Island) \n\n\n\nExecutive Vice President of Rhode Island Commerce \n\n\n\nNir Gartzman (Israel) \n\n\n\nManaging Partner\, theDOCK \n\n\n\nMolly Donohue Magee CEO (Rhode Island) \n\n\n\nUndersea Technology Innovation Consortium
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Blue Innovation Symposium\, one of the premier Blue Economy events in the United States\, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Every year\, the Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education\, networking\, and matchmaking. \n\n\n\nHotel Room Reservations Available at the Wyndham Newport.  \n\n\n\nGuests can also call the hotel directly at 401-236-2020 and reference Blue Innovation or visit our website www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter your group code 021025BLU. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 10 \n\n\n\n9:00AM-5:00PM             Rhode Island Ecosystem Tour \n\n\n\n9:00AM                           Pick Up participants at Wyndham \n\n\n\n9:00AM-10:00AM           Travel to Quonset Business Park (QBP) \n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:30AM         Receive informational briefing on QBP \n\n\n\n10:30AM–12:00PM         Bus tour of QBP \n\n\n\n12:00AM–1:00PM           Travel to Brick Pizzeria Unity Park\, 500 Wood Street\, Bristol \n\n\n\n1:00PM-1:45PM              Lunch at Brick Pizzeria\, \n\n\n\n1:45PM-2:15PM              Overview of Unity Park\, presentation at Brick Pizzeria \n\n\n\n2:15PM-3:45PM              Walking tour of Unity Park \n\n\n\n3:45PM-4:00PM              Travel to Roger Williams University (RWU) \n\n\n\n4:00PM-4:45PM              Tour of Marine Science Building \n\n\n\n4:45PM-5:00PM              Travel to RWU Law School \n\n\n\n5:00PM-5:50PM              Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Larry Feinberg\, RWU Adjunct and Founder\, KnipBio \n\n\n\n6:00PM Return to Wyndham (attendees are invited to stay for the entire event\, transportation to hotel will be provided) \n\n\n\nTour and transportation included in your BIS admission\, but Registration required: https://blueventureforum.org/event/bis-2025-rhode-island-ecosystem-tour/ \n\n\n\nSponsor: Commerce RI \n\n\n\nRoger Williams University – Opening event & tours \n\n\n\nAdmission is included\, but registration is required for those not joining the Commerce RI tour: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=da25311d-cac0-426e-b820-aab90c19c5f3&envId=p-RcSSmqAkAEKRDZtiuHuMng&zone=usa \n\n\n\n4:00PM-5:00PM              Roger Williams University Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) Facilities Tour \n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:00PM              Keynote Speaker\, Dr. Larry Feinberg\, RWU Adjunct and Founder\, KnipBio \n\n\n\n6:00PM-8:00PM              Reception including RWU Marine Biology Research Showcase\, flash talks by RWU faculty\, RWU Research Poster Session\, Poster Presentation by Roger Williams University Students and Researchers \n\n\n\nOptional transportation\, from and to the Wyndham Newport Hotel\, Middletown\, is provided. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 11 \n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:15AM Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nTobias Stapleton\, Blue Venture Forum \n\n\n\n10:15AM-11:15AM The Future of Blue Biotech\, Panel Discussion  \n\n\n\nBlue biotechnology is developing solutions in various fields such as food production\, energy\, medicine\, aquaculture\, and the chemical industry. This panel of experts will discuss the current advancements\, challenges\, and potential in this emerging sector of the blue economy. \n\n\n\nModerator: Koty Sharp\, Director\, Center for Economic & Environmental Development\, Associate Professor\, Biology\, Marine Biology\, & Environmental Science\, Roger Williams University \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nChristine Bolzan\, Executive Director\, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute\, Inc.\n\n\n\nMike Lomas\, Senior Research Scientist\, Bigelow Labs\n\n\n\nJonathan Henry\, Senior Aquarist Manager Research\, Marine Biological Laboratory\n\n\n\nDilan Jaunky\, Founder and CTO\, GC Lipid Tech\n\n\n\n\n11:15AM-12:00PM Blue Economy Investing Today\, Panel Discussion \n\n\n\nThere has been significant growth in the sector of blue economy investment.  This panel of expert investors will explore emerging trends\, opportunities\, and challenges in blue economy investing.   \n\n\n\nModerator: Adam de Sola Pool\, Investor \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSteven Fox\, Partner\, Propeller\n\n\n\nJon Rotolo\, Co-Founder\, DTN Ventures\n\n\n\nBeth Orcutt\, Director of Research\, Bigelow Labs\n\n\n\nJon Chait\, IQT\n\n\n\nMartin Sabarsky\, CEO\, Cellana\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00PM-1:45PM Flashtalks-Global BlueTech Innovators and Entrepreneurs \n\n\n\n\nLeVanta Tech Inc.\n\n\n\nArgoneta\n\n\n\nBlue Sonde Technologies\n\n\n\nDiversican Corporation\n\n\n\nCelerity Craft\n\n\n\nORPC\n\n\n\nBluemvmt\n\n\n\nAbyss Robotics\n\n\n\nGlas Ocean Electric\n\n\n\n\n1:45PM-2:45PM Undersea Tech Innovation Through Collaboration\, a Panel Discussion  \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the various means of collaboration that can further undersea technology\, including: \n\n\n\nPrimes – collaborating with small companies \n\n\n\nSmall Business – building the network to succeed \n\n\n\nAcademia – partnering with industry to advance technology \n\n\n\nDepartment of the Navy Undersea Tech OTA – an enabling process for govt/industry/academia collaboration \n\n\n\nInternational – cross country government collaboration \n\n\n\nModerator: Molly Donohue Magee\, CEO\, Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nTom Carroll\, Program Manager\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, Division Newport\, Undersea Tech OTA \n\n\n\nJason Dahl\, Department Chair\, Ocean Engineering\, University of Rhode Island (URI)\n\n\n\nTrevor Kelly-Bissonnette\, Director\, International Cooperation\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center \n\n\n\nBrian McKeon\, Chief Technology Officer\, MIKEL\, Inc.\n\n\n\nJoe Ricci\, Technical Director\, Undersea Systems\, Raytheon\n\n\n\n\n2:45PM-3:15PM Break \n\n\n\n3:15PM-4:00PM URI and the Future of the Blue Economy \n\n\n\nThe University of Rhode Island (URI) plays a significant role in supporting the blue economy\, leveraging its strengths in areas like marine science and engineering.  This panel will discuss how URI will support critical research\, drive innovation\, and develop the skilled workforce that will be needed to support a sustainable blue economy in the Ocean State and beyond. \n\n\n\nModerator: Tobias Stapleton\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nPaula Bontempi\, Dean\, Graduate School of Oceanography\, URI\n\n\n\nAnthony Marchese\, Dean\, College of Engineering\, URI\n\n\n\n\n4:00PM-4:35PM Special Presentation: Boston Blue Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Flashtalk Presentations \n\n\n\n\nDevOcean\n\n\n\nOcean Riot\n\n\n\nVirtual Marine\n\n\n\nAquaband/Marecomms\n\n\n\nRockland Scientific\n\n\n\n\n4:35PM-5:00PM Annual Rising Tide Award Ceremony \n\n\n\nJoin us as we recognize these individuals and organizations for their continued support of\, and leadership within\, the blue economy. \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Molly Donohue Magee\, UTIC\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Mark Smithers\, Boston Engineering \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Bill Lynn\, Herreshoff Marine Museum\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Nate Walton\, Sachem Strategies\, and Vice Chair\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\nAwardee: Erin Daily Donahue\, Consulate General of Canada in Boston\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Roger Race\, Dartmouth Ocean Technologies\, and member\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nSponsor: Boston Engineering Corp \n\n\n\n5:00PM-6:30PM Opening ReceptionWelcome: Xaykham (“Xay”) Khamsyvoravong\, City Council\, Newport\, Rhode Island \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 12 \n\n\n\n8:00AM-8:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast \n\n\n\n8:30AM-9:15AM Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nIntroduction: Toby Stapleton\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nBoard Welcome: Jeff Smith\, Chair\, Board\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nWelcome: Honorable Daniel J. McKee\, Governor of Rhode Island \n\n\n\nHonourable Bernadette Jordan\, Consul General of Canada in Boston \n\n\n\n9:15AM-10:00AM North Atlantic Ocean Alliance: US\, UK and Canada Collaborating to develop the future of bluetech \n\n\n\nThe North Atlantic Ocean Alliance reflects a partnership of global players that are committed to cooperating and collaborating to address opportunities\, issues\, and challenges relative to our shared ocean space that is utilized\, enjoyed\, governed\, and protected by its surrounding constituencies.  The alliance includes representation from maritime entities in U.S. East Coast\, Canada\, and the U.K.   \n\n\n\nModerator: Lee Silvestre\, Coordinator\, NavalX Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Vittorio Ricci\, CTO\, US Naval Undersea Warfare Center Headquarters (US)\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Forshaw\, Director of Marine Business Development\, University of Plymouth Marine Institute (UK)\n\n\n\nPhilip Bishop\, Head of Commercial Development\, National Oceanography Centre (UK)\n\n\n\nShelly Petten\, Executive Director\, Oceans Advance (CAN)\n\n\n\n\n10:00AM-10:45AM Naval Reindustrialization: Maintaining Maritime Supremacy in the 21st Century \n\n\n\nModerator: Nate Walton\, Founder and Principal\, Sachem Strategies \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nGeoff Manchester\, CTO VATN Systems\n\n\n\nJames Holmes\, Professor\, Naval War College\n\n\n\nMatthew Porat\, Managing Director\, Blackbird Capital Group\n\n\n\nRylan Hamilton\, CEO\, Blue Water Autonomy\n\n\n\n\n10:45AM-11:15AM Networking Break \n\n\n\n11:15AM-12:00PM Growing a Blue Tech Company: Resources\, Demonstrations\, and Experimentations \n\n\n\nModerator: Linda Larsen\, Operations Manager\, 401 Tech Bridge \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nJulie Kallfelz\, Director\, Northeast Tech Bridge and Engagement Officer\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center\n\n\n\nErik Brine\, Advisor\, 401 Tech Bridge\n\n\n\nBen Garvey\, CEO\, Enginuity\n\n\n\nJoe Wheeler\, CEO\, Bluemvmt\n\n\n\n\nSponsor: 401 Tech Bridge \n\n\n\n12:00PM-1:00PM Economic Update Luncheon\, Growing our Ocean Economy: A Fireside Chat with Liz Tanner\, Secretary of Commerce\, State of Rhode Island \n\n\n\nBrought to you by the Blue Venture Forum and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for this annual Economic Update. \n\n\n\n1:00PM-2:00PM Artificial Intelligence in Action \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology for the blue economy\, enabling advancements across various industries\, from enhanced ocean monitoring to defense.  This panel of experts will explore how AI is being deployed in these sectors.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Brian Kononchik\, Director of Innovative Digital Technologies\, Boston Engineering Corp. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nDavid Segala\, CEO\, IDM Solutions\, LLC\n\n\n\nNick Rotker\, Chief BlueTech Strategist\, Mitre Corp\n\n\n\nDavid Rose\, CEO\, LOOKOUT\n\n\n\nMark Roth\, Partner\, Spinnaker Venture Partners\n\n\n\n\n2:00PM-2:30PM Networking Break  \n\n\n\n2:30PM-3:00PM Flashtalks-Global Bluetech Innovators and Entrepreneurs \n\n\n\n\nD-2 Incorporated\n\n\n\nSeaChange Fuels\n\n\n\nLOOKOUT\n\n\n\nDartmouth Ocean Technologies\n\n\n\nUMass Dartmouth Offshore Wind Internship Program\n\n\n\neSKI\n\n\n\nOrpheus Ocean\n\n\n\n\n3:00PM-3:45PM From Vision to Victory\, developing successful proposals to bring innovations to life\, a fireside chat with Kyle Woerner\, Chief Scientist\, Systems & Technology Research (STR) \n\n\n\n3:45PM-4:30PM Marine Energy-Powering the Blue Economy \n\n\n\nAdvancing the marine energy industry will be critical to developing long-term power solutions to blue/maritime economies and coastal communities. This panel of experts will discuss the work that is being done to research\, support\, and commercialize marine energy systems. \n\n\n\nModerator: Martin Wosnik\, Director\, Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nStuart Davies\, CEO\, ORPC (Ocean Renewable Power Corp)\n\n\n\nTodd Amaral\, Adler Pollock & Sheehan\n\n\n\nDavid Duquette\, CEO\, Littoral Power Systems \n\n\n\nCanadian Representative\n\n\n\n\n4:30PM-5:15PM AI and the Changing Nature of Warfare \n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly altering the nature of warfare.  It enables faster decision-making\, more precise targeting\, and increased automation (e.g. drones). This panel of experts will explore the potential for these systems on the modern battlefield.  \n\n\n\nModerator: Justin Manley\, Just Innovation  \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nNicholas Frazier\, AI Division Director\, US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Force Modernization Center\n\n\n\nChris Demchak\, Professor\, US Naval War College\n\n\n\nGary Huntress\, TFA Lead Engineer for AI/ML and Data Science\, NUWC Division Newport\n\n\n\n\n5:15PM-6:30PM Closing Reception \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 13 \n\n\n\n9:30AM-3:00PM Port of New Bedford Ecosystem Tour\, Hosted by the New Bedford Ocean Cluster \n\n\n\nThis event really has become a “can’t miss” of the BIS and\, this year\, it includes a tour of the Port of New Bedford\, New Bedford Research & Robotics\, and UMass Dartmouth’s School of Marine & Science Technology (SMAST) \n\n\n\nAdmission is complimentary but\, because of limited space\, registration is required: \n\n\n\nhttps://secure.nboc.org/np/clients/newbedfordoceancluster/event.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&event=90 \n\n\n\nSponsor: New Bedford Ocean Cluster \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I grant Blue Venture Forum 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. \n\n\n\nNewsletter Consent \n\n\n\nBy registering for this event\, I agree to receive newsletters and updates from Blue Venture Forum and its partners. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the newsletters. \n\n\n\nCancellation/Refund Policy \n\n\n\nCancellation/refund policy: 100% refund available before Monday\, February 3\, 2025. After February 6\, 2025\, no refunds are available.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIS 2025 - Rhode Island “Ecosystem” Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Venture Forum and Commerce RI as we tour important “blue” sites including Quonset Point Corporate Park\, Bristol Blue Robotics Laboratory\, Unity Park (the future home of the Bristol Blue Robotics Laboratory)\, and Roger Williams University.   \n\n\n\nSponsor: Commerce RI \n\n\n\nTickets for this event are SOLD OUT. To be added to the waiting list\, please email info@blueventureforum.org.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/bis-2025-rhode-island-ecosystem-tour/
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Summer Summit '25
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Blue Technology and Economic Growth \n\n\n\nTickets are available HERE. \n\n\n\nThe Blue Innovation Summer Summit ’25\, co-sponsored by the New Bedford OceanCluster (NBOC) and the Blue Venture Forum\, Inc.\, is set to take place at the UMassDartmouth School of Marine & Science Technology on Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\, from1:00PM to 6:30PM. This event is designed to celebrate the advancements andinitiatives happening in the region’s blue economy. \n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts\, learn about cutting-edgeinnovations\, and explore the key role that organizations like the New Bedford OceanCluster\, UMass Dartmouth\, and the Blue Venture Forum have in fostering a sustainableand prosperous blue economy in the region. \n\n\n\nTickets are available HERE.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-summer-summit-25/
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SUMMARY:Defense Investment Forum Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n4:30-5:15PM Registration & Networking \n\n\n\n5:15-5:20PM Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n5:20-5:30PM Welcome from the Chamber\, and overview of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Soft-Landing Spot Initiative \n\n\n\n5:30-5:45PM Overview of Defense Tech Investing \n\n\n\n5:45-6:30PM Continued Networking \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and brought to you by our sponsors\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\nThank you to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport for making this event possible.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an evening of connection\, insight\, and collaboration as we launch the Defense Investment Forum ’25.
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/defense-investment-forum-kickoff/
LOCATION:Innovate Newport\, 513 Broadway\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
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SUMMARY:Defense Investment Forum\, The Future of Defense Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The Future of Defense Innovation \n\n\n\nUndersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and The Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nEVENT IS SOLD OUT. \n\n\n\nDIF Agenda-10-23-25 V3Download\n\n\n\nEVENT SPEAKERS \n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyle Woerner\, Chief Scientist\, Systems &Technology Research (STR)\n\n\n\nMatthew Kibble\, Founder and Managing Partner\,DYNE\n\n\n\nZach Beecher\,Partner\, Scout Ventures\n\n\n\nDr. Vic Ricci\, Chief Technology Officer\, Naval Undersea Warfare Center(NUWC) Headquarters\n\n\n\nMichael Connor\, Founder and President\, Thayer Mahan (Vice Admiral\, US Navy\, Commander of US Submarine Force\, Ret.)\n\n\n\nBen Van Buskirk\, VP\, AE Industrial and Member\, AE Ventures (Capt. US Navy\, Director of NavalX\, Ret.)\n\n\n\nDaryl Slocum\, President & CTO\, Poseidon’s Forge\n\n\n\nLee A. Silvestre\, Director\,NavalX North Atlantic Tech Hub\n\n\n\nMark Smithers\, CTO\, Founder\, Boston Engineering Corp.\n\n\n\nMichael Hauser\, VP & Managing Partner\, SAIC Ventures\n\n\n\nRylan Hamilton\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Blue Water Autonomy\n\n\n\nNelson Mills\, CEO & Founder\, VATN Systems\n\n\n\nNate Walton\, Principal\,Sachem Strategies\n\n\n\nMolly Magee\, CEO\, Undersea TechnologyInnovation Consortium (UTIC)\n\n\n\nDr. Tobias Stapleton\,Director\, Blue Venture Forum\n\n\n\nColin A. Corridan\, Government & Defense\, Bedrock Ocean Exploration\n\n\n\nMike Annunziata\,Founder and Managing Partner\, Also Capital\n\n\n\nEric Blatt\,Partner\,Scale LLP\n\n\n\nJon Chait\,Managing Partner\,IQT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional 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 \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \n\n\n\nFOUNDING SPONSOR \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SPONSORS
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/newport-defense-investment-forum/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck Avenue\, Middletown\, RI \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery year\, the Blue Innovation Symposium brings together over 400 participants for three days of education\, networking\, and matchmaking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 FINAL AGENDA \n\n\n\nNew Bedford Ecosystem Tour\, organized by the New Bedford Ocean Cluster and OTC Matchmaking Meetings Register for the New Bedford Ecosystem Tour here. \n\n\n\nROOM BLOCK \n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to offer a special room block for Blue Innovation Symposium attendees at the Wyndham Newport. \n\n\n\nTo access the group rate\, you can: \n\n\n\n\nBook Online: Visit www.wyndhamnewportri.com and enter the group code 020926BLU to be directed to the exclusive Blue Innovation rate.\n\n\n\nCall Directly: Contact the hotel at 401-236-2020 and reference “Blue Innovation”\n\n\n\n\nRooms within the block are available through January 12th\, or until the block is filled. We encourage you to reserve early for the best availability. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Newport!
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Innovate Newport Industry Spotlight: BlueTech with Blue Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate Newport\, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce\, and the Blue Venture Forum for this special event.  For more information and to register\, click here.   \n\n\n\nThis event will include a pitch event for select blue technology companies.  If you are interested in delivering a pitch\, please send your name\, title\, company name\, website and a 2 paragraph description of your product or service to info@blueventureforum.org. \n\n\n\nApplicants must be: \n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a defense or dual-use technology with clear application(s) in the marine & oceanographic industry.\n\n\n\nBeyond the prototype stage.\n\n\n\nFocused on Actively raising an investment round.\n\n\n\n\nInvited investors include representatives from Angel and Venture Capital organizations.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Please note that we will select 6 companies to pitch and companies that apply but are not selected may also be given the opportunity to exhibit during the event.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/innovate-newport-industry-spotlight-bluetech-with-blue-venture-forum/
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SUMMARY:Defense Investment Forum
DESCRIPTION:Defense Investment Forum \n\n\n\nEnsuring Maritime Supremacy Through Innovation \n\n\n\nTo Register as an attendee\, click here \n\n\n\nTo Register as an exhibitor\, see below \n\n\n\nOpening Event & Welcome Reception\, University of Rhode Island (URI)\, Bay Campus (information coming soon) \n\n\n\nWyndham Newport Hotel\, Middletown\, RI (Room Block Information Here) \n\n\n\n8:00AM-6:30PM \n\n\n\nOctober 28\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThe Defense Investment Forum is dedicated to exploring geopolitical developments\, emerging technologies\, and capital trends shaping the future of maritime defense. Bringing together investors\, naval and maritime industry leaders\, government stakeholders\, founders\, and strategic partners\, the forum serves as a platform for high-level discussion on emerging opportunities across autonomous systems\, subsea technologies\, maritime cybersecurity\, dual-use innovation\, ocean surveillance\, resilient supply chains\, and next-generation defense infrastructure. \n\n\n\nThrough keynote presentations\, investor panels\, startup showcases\, and strategic networking sessions\, the forum examines how geopolitical shifts\, naval modernization\, and the evolving security landscape are driving investment and innovation throughout the maritime defense ecosystem. \n\n\n\nRegistration is opening soon and will be limited to participants from AUKUS countries (Australia\, United Kingdom\, and the United States) and Canada. \n\n\n\nAgenda (DRAFT) \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration & Networking Breakfast (Upstairs Ballroom) \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks & Conference Overview (Downstairs Ballroom) \n\n\n\nMolly Magee\, CEO\, Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) \n\n\n\nToby Stapleton\, PhD\, Director\, Blue Venture Forum\, Inc. \n\n\n\n9:10 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Remarks from a legislator on the importance of maritime defense on national security \n\n\n\n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Keynote: The New Era of Maritime Competition \n\n\n\nThis keynote will explore how geopolitical rivalry\, contested sea lanes\, and rapid technological change are reshaping naval strategy and investment priorities. The session will examine the intersection of national security\, innovation\, and industrial capacity. \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Panel Discussion: Rebuilding the Naval Industrial Base \n\n\n\nPanel Description \n\n\n\nNaval readiness increasingly depends on the resilience and scalability of the industrial base. This panel examines how governments\, shipbuilders\, manufacturers\, and investors can modernize maritime production capabilities while addressing workforce shortages\, supply chain vulnerabilities\, and aging infrastructure. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss investment opportunities across advanced manufacturing\, additive production\, digital shipyards\, and strategic materials\, as well as the policies required to sustain long-term industrial competitiveness. \n\n\n\n10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Demos \n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Panel Discussion: Dual-Use Innovation: Bridging Commercial and Defense \n\n\n\nPanel Description \n\n\n\nCommercial technology companies are increasingly shaping the future of defense capability. This conversation explores how startups can successfully transition from commercial markets into national security applications while navigating procurement complexity\, regulatory constraints\, and operational requirements. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on lessons learned from scaling dual-use businesses\, securing government contracts\, and balancing commercial agility with defense reliability. \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch (Downstairs Ballroom)       \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Panel Presentation: AI\, Autonomy & the Intelligent Fleet \n\n\n\nPanel Description \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence and autonomous systems are redefining naval operations across surveillance\, logistics\, targeting\, and fleet coordination. This panel explores how defense organizations are deploying AI-enabled maritime systems while addressing operational trust\, cybersecurity\, and human-machine collaboration. \n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 2:00 PM  Flashtalk Presentations \n\n\n\nSelected startups will present their breakthrough technologies addressing naval operations\, logistics\, ISR\, cyber defense\, and autonomous systems. \n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Panel Discussion: Where Defense Capital Is Moving \n\n\n\nPanel Description \n\n\n\nInvestors across venture capital\, private equity\, sovereign wealth\, and institutional finance are rapidly increasing exposure to defense and strategic technologies. This session provides a market-level view of where capital is flowing\, which sectors are attracting the strongest interest\, and how investors are evaluating geopolitical and procurement risks. \n\n\n\nPanelists will share perspectives on valuation trends\, emerging subsectors\, and the evolution of defense as an institutional asset class. \n\n\n\n2:45 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Break \n\n\n\n3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Winning the Innovation Race at Sea (Panel or Keynote) \n\n\n\nSession Description \n\n\n\nThis closing keynote\, or panel discussion\, will attempt to synthesize the day’s themes into a roadmap for maintaining maritime superiority through technology\, industrial strength\, and strategic capital deployment. \n\n\n\nThe address will focus on accelerating defense adoption cycles\, strengthening allied innovation ecosystems\, and building resilient maritime capabilities for the next decade. \n\n\n\n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception & Tech Mixer (Downstairs Ballroom)
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/defense-investment-forum/
LOCATION:Wyndham Newport Hotel\, 240 Aquidneck\, Middletown\, Rhode Island\, 02842\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Innovation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration opening soon \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Opening Soon
URL:https://blueventureforum.org/event/blue-innovation-symposium/
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