
Upcoming Events

Singpore Trade Mission
TMA BlueTech, in collaboration with the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is excited to announce the U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative (USMTEI) present the Singapore Trade Mission happening March 23-29, 2025. Get the details and apply today.

Monthly BlueTech Networking: San Diego, CA
Join us for TMA’s Monthly BlueTech Networking Event, featuring DiveNET, an innovative leader in subsea navigation and diver tracking solutions. DiveNET specializes in real-time, wireless underwater positioning technology, providing divers, researchers, and maritime professionals with unparalleled safety, efficiency, and precision in the water.

Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups (virtual)
Intellectual Property Basics: Navigating IP Laws for Maritime Innovations
In this first installment of TMA BlueTech’s Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups, legal experts from Morrison Foerster will guide entrepreneurs through the key considerations for incorporating a startup.

Maritime Decarbonization and Ocean Resilience Summit - A San Francisco Climate Week Side Event
Join TMA BlueTech and Sofar Ocean Technologies for a high-impact side event during San Francisco Climate Week, uniting industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and researchers to explore cutting-edge maritime decarbonization and ocean resilience technologies.

Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups
Most Common Legal Mistakes of Startups: Navigating Legal Landmines
Launching a BlueTech startup comes with unique challenges, and legal missteps can create costly setbacks. In the third installment of TMA BlueTech’s Scaling BlueTech Webinar Series, Shai Kalansky, Partner at Morrison Foerster, will guide participants through some of the most common legal pitfalls startups face—and how to avoid them. This session will cover critical topics such as improper entity formation, co-founder disputes, intellectual property mismanagement, employment law mistakes, and regulatory compliance issues. Attendees will gain insights into proactive legal strategies that help build a strong foundation, protect their innovations, and attract investors.
Whether you’re in the early stages of building your BlueTech venture or preparing for growth, this webinar will provide essential legal insights to safeguard your company’s future.

Trends & Opportunities Series
Cybersecurity and Physical Security in the Modern Maritime Domain
Join TMA BlueTech and San Diego's Cyber Center of Excellence for the Second Annual Maritime Security and Cybersecurity Briefing on June 11th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This hybrid event, in collaboration with the Port of San Diego and U.S. Coast Guard, will bring together industry leaders to discuss the growing intersection of cybersecurity and physical security in the maritime sector. Topics include emerging cyber-physical threats, Operational Technology (OT) security, autonomous systems, and nation-state risks.
Space is limited for in-person attendance, so RSVP today to secure your spot and be part of this critical discussion on the future of maritime security.

BlueTech Week 2025
Join us for the 17th Annual BlueTech Week hosted by TMA BlueTech in San Diego November 17-21, 2025.

Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups (virtual)
Incorporating Your Startup: Building a Strong Foundation for Your BlueTech Venture
In this first installment of TMA BlueTech’s Legal Lift-Off Series: Essentials for BlueTech Startups, legal experts from Morrison Foerster will guide entrepreneurs through the key considerations for incorporating a startup.

Monthly BlueTech Networking: Bedford, MA
TMA BlueTech Networking Event: East Coast Engagement
Join us for a mission-driven networking event where TMA BlueTech members from the Northeast U.S. will gather to shape the future of BlueTech in the region. This event will focus on strengthening regional collaboration, defining success, and identifying strategic partnerships to drive impact in the ocean-based technology sector.
Agenda Highlights:
Regional Roundtable: Discuss how to better organize the BlueTech ecosystem, align priorities, and define what success looks like for the Northeast.
TMA, MITRE & Partner Discussion: Collaborate on how to leverage TMA’s resources and regional partnerships to open new opportunities for East Coast members.
This is an opportunity to build a connected, engaged community that drives innovation and impact in the BlueTech and maritime sectors.

Monthly BlueTech Networking: San Diego, CA
Join us for TMA’s Monthly BlueTech Networking Event, featuring Safe Harbor Maritime, a trusted leader in maritime security, training, and risk mitigation. Safe Harbor Maritime brings together a team of seasoned professionals with expertise in maritime operations, law enforcement, and military service, providing tailored solutions to protect maritime assets and personnel.

Monthly BlueTech Networking: San Diego, CA
CHEERS OCEANEERS! FEB 2025 - MTS - MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY - LEVERETT BEZANSON
Our February event presenter will be our friend and colleague, Leverett Bezanson, Chair of one of our co-hosting organizations, MTS, the Marine Technology Society. RSVP to attend.

🌊 BristleCon 2025
Register to attend Bristlecon 2025: https://lu.ma/cjixmuxm?tk=L5vHjy

16th Annual BlueTech Week: Bridging Gaps
Uniting Maritime Defense, Decarbonization, and Ocean Resilience