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 companiesAttendees 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 Sponsor: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.Speakers will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for more updates!Apply today for an opportunity to deliver a FlashTalk at the Blue Venture Investment Summit on November 13th in Portland, ME. Application form HERE.Delivering a FlashTalk at the BVIS is an opportunity to present your company to a targeted group of investors, resource providers, and potential strategic partners. FlashTalk presenters must register for the conference if chosen to present.Hotel Room Reservations Available at the Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront. Enter group code 600 during checkout for the group rate of $129/night.DRAFT Agenda10:00AM-10:30AM Registration10:30AM-10:45AM Welcome and Introductions10:45AM-11:30AM Keynote11:30AM-12:15PM Panel12:10PM-1:10PM Lunch1:30PM-2:15PM Flashtalks: Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs2:30PM-3:15PM Panel3:15PM-4:00PM Flashtalks: Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs4:00pm-4:45pm: Panel 4:45PM-5:00PM Closing RemarksPhoto ConsentBy 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.Newsletter ConsentBy 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.Cancellation/Refund PolicyCancellation/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.

The Blue Innovation Symposium is the premier event in New England for connecting the marine technology industry for education, networking and facilitating partnering opportunities. The conference brings together a broad spectrum of representatives of the marine technology industry from the US and beyond. 2024’s Blue Innovation Symposium attracted over 300 attendees, 100 speakers, and 40 sponsors all while keeping true to our original mantra of “by the industry, for the industry”.