Discover Ocean Tech Hub Events & Opportunities
Connect with Consortium Members and Learn About the Latest Innovations in the Blue Technology Economy
The Ocean Tech Hub of Southeastern New England hosts a variety of networking, educational and innovation in-person and webinar events throughout the year. These events offer opportunities to connect with consortium members, learn about the latest developments and innovations in ocean technology, and explore potential collaborations. Attendees can meet industry leaders, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of the blue tech innovation field.
Upcoming Events
July thru September 2024
Weekly Blue & You Tech Talks
Join Innovate Newport for their weekly series of tech talks covering various sectors of the ocean economy.
Join Innovate Newport for their weekly series of tech talks covering various sectors of the ocean economy.
September 20-27, 2024
Innovate & Elevate 2024
Seven Days of Events Showcasing Rhode Island’s Startup Community
Bringing together entrepreneurs, local leaders, students, corporations, investors and friends together to connect, collaborate and grow through entrepreneurial events. Across the state, Rhode Island’s Innovation Community has come together to showcase their events during this week.
Seven Days of Events Showcasing Rhode Island’s Startup Community
Bringing together entrepreneurs, local leaders, students, corporations, investors and friends together to connect, collaborate and grow through entrepreneurial events. Across the state, Rhode Island’s Innovation Community has come together to showcase their events during this week.
September 23-26, 2024
Oceans Conference & Exposition 2024 Halifax
The OCEANS 2024 Halifax conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS.
The OCEANS 2024 Halifax conference is for global maritime professionals to learn, innovate and lead in the protection and utilization of the world’s largest natural resource – our OCEANS.
September 23-26, 2024
Newport Investor Summit
Where Capital Meets InnovationNewport Beach House, Newport, RI
Organized by RIHub, Rhode Island’s premier Innovation Hub, in collaboration with The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, this summit promises to be a pivotal event for investors and early-stage, innovation-driven startups alike.
Where Capital Meets InnovationNewport Beach House, Newport, RI
Organized by RIHub, Rhode Island’s premier Innovation Hub, in collaboration with The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, this summit promises to be a pivotal event for investors and early-stage, innovation-driven startups alike.
October 27-29, 2024
Ocean Exchange
Each year, Ocean Exchange hosts an event to recognize and help advance innovation in technologies aimed at the health of our oceans and the Blue Economy.
Each year, Ocean Exchange hosts an event to recognize and help advance innovation in technologies aimed at the health of our oceans and the Blue Economy.
November 13, 2024
Blue Venture Investment Summit
Portland, ME 2024
Join the Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures for the Blue Venture Investment Summit-Portland, being held on November 13th at the Ocean Gateway, Portland, Maine. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to meet and hear from blue tech investors, founders, and key eco-system participants to learn about the major trends in blue economy investment and how Maine is growing the blue economy of Northern New England and beyond.
Portland, ME 2024
Join the Blue Venture Forum and Gulf of Maine Ventures for the Blue Venture Investment Summit-Portland, being held on November 13th at the Ocean Gateway, Portland, Maine. Attendees will be provided with an opportunity to meet and hear from blue tech investors, founders, and key eco-system participants to learn about the major trends in blue economy investment and how Maine is growing the blue economy of Northern New England and beyond.
November 18-21, 2024
BlueTech Week 2024
This year's theme: Bridging Gaps
BlueTech Week is all about the companies and the people driving the sustainable Blue Economy. It's the annual event where hundreds of senior international participants collaborate and innovate on our toughest water and ocean challenges
This year's theme: Bridging Gaps
BlueTech Week is all about the companies and the people driving the sustainable Blue Economy. It's the annual event where hundreds of senior international participants collaborate and innovate on our toughest water and ocean challenges
Event Archive
August 29 2024
BlueTIDE 2024
Sorry, this event is only open to invitees.
Blue Technology In-water Demonstration Event
Finalists from our targeted technical focus area demos; Undersea Comms, Digital Twin, Persistent Monitoring and Autonomous Systems will come together for an in-water demonstration event.
Sorry, this event is only open to invitees.
Blue Technology In-water Demonstration Event
Finalists from our targeted technical focus area demos; Undersea Comms, Digital Twin, Persistent Monitoring and Autonomous Systems will come together for an in-water demonstration event.
August 26-28 2024
DEFENSE INNOVATION DAYS 2024
SENEDIA, the alliance for Defense tech, talent, and innovation, will hold Defense Innovation Days 2024, a three-day national convening bringing together national security experts and policymakers with defense industry leaders developing innovative technology and the next-generation workforce.
SENEDIA, the alliance for Defense tech, talent, and innovation, will hold Defense Innovation Days 2024, a three-day national convening bringing together national security experts and policymakers with defense industry leaders developing innovative technology and the next-generation workforce.
June 27, 2024
4:30 to 7:30pm
Innovation and Diversity in BlueTech with SeaAhead:
The evening will include a presentation on the Ocean Tech Hub, a panel discussion about increasing diversity in BlueTech, and demo/info tables from local BlueTech companies and organizations who support them.
The evening will include a presentation on the Ocean Tech Hub, a panel discussion about increasing diversity in BlueTech, and demo/info tables from local BlueTech companies and organizations who support them.
May 21, 2024
401Tech Bridge Demonstration Day: Persistent Monitoring and Sensing Demonstration Event
May 7, 2024
BostonGlobe Sustainability in RI: The Blue Economy: Rhode Island’s Sustainable Future event
March 13, 2024
Emerging Industries Summit, presented by PBN
Christian Cowan, executive director and CEO of the URI Research Foundation, will moderate a panel discussion focused on the Ocean Tech Hub.
Christian Cowan, executive director and CEO of the URI Research Foundation, will moderate a panel discussion focused on the Ocean Tech Hub.
March 12-14, 2024
Rhode Island Showcase at Oceanology International 2024
Supported by the John H. Chafee Center for International Business, the Ocean State’s business community will be well-represented at the London-based Oceanology International conference.
Supported by the John H. Chafee Center for International Business, the Ocean State’s business community will be well-represented at the London-based Oceanology International conference.
February 5, 2024
Public Summit: Ocean Tech Hub Phase 2
Join us on February 5th to provide your feedback on our vision for the future of this exciting project!
Join us on February 5th to provide your feedback on our vision for the future of this exciting project!
December 11, 2023
Open Forum: Concept Paper Match Up at Innovate Newport
For those planning on submitting concept papers, please plan to join us at for an Open Forum on December 11 to share your project ideas, meet others, and possible collaborations.
For those planning on submitting concept papers, please plan to join us at for an Open Forum on December 11 to share your project ideas, meet others, and possible collaborations.
June 28, 2023
RI Ocean Tech Hub forms, holds focus groups to gain intel from community
Are you a Rhode Island or Massachusetts company or organization with an upcoming event that you want to share with the consortium members and its supporters?
