This November, the Next Evolution of the Blue Economy Takes Center Stage.

BlueTech Month 2025 is a month-long, multi-location, multi-partner initiative that will showcase the full power and possibility of ocean innovation. From San Francisco to San Diego, TMA BlueTech and its collaborators will host four distinct events, each designed to bring together global stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society — and each built to highlight the transformational role of maritime innovation in shaping our economic future, national security, and planetary health.

This isn’t just a series of events. It’s a coordinated movement to position California — the world’s fifth-largest economy — as a catalyst for the next era of ocean innovation. With its scale, scientific leadership, and cross-sector momentum, California is envisioning what a thriving, sustainable, and tech-driven maritime future could look like. But that future won’t be built in isolation.

BlueTech Month is an open invitation to global partners — from Norway to Japan, Canada to New Zealand, the UK to Korea — to bring their boldest ideas, technologies, and policy innovations to the table. The goal is not to showcase a single region, but to define a shared trajectory for maritime advancement that is collaborative, scalable, and aligned with the world's most pressing economic, environmental, and security challenges.

Four Events. One Vision.

PART 1:

San Francisco | Port and Fleet Electrification, Global Ocean Innovation & Partnerships

November 5–7 | In collaboration with Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Embassy, and the Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit (SOS)

We kick off in San Francisco by convening a global dialogue on sustainable ocean solutions — with a spotlight on Norway’s blue economy model and how its cross-sectoral coordination, ocean investment strategy, and innovation ecosystem can serve as a blueprint for the U.S. west coast. Stay tuned for full agenda and speaker announcements coming in July.

PART 2:

San Diego | Next-Wave Blue Economy, From Fjords to Future:
Public Engagement, Policy, & Workforce Development

Adapting Norway’s Ocean Model to Unleash SoCal’s Scale

November 13–14 | Maritime Museum of San Diego & aboard the Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Where history meets the future: this event invites the public, educators, and students to explore how ocean technology is evolving — followed by a full day of high-impact policy and workforce development programming. With Norway’s historic research vessel Statsraad Lehmkuhl docked in San Diego, we’ll examine how cross-national partnerships, workforce strategy, and smart maritime policy can catalyze economic opportunity and ocean sustainability here at home.

PART 3:

San Diego | Speed to Capability, From Seabed to Space

The Next Evolution in Maritime Defense, Infrastructure and Resilience Integration

November 17–19 | Liberty Station Conference Center, Port of San Diego, and on-water demo locations

This is the core gathering of BlueTech Week 2025 — where defense, clean BlueTech, and climate strategy converge. With participation from top thinkers across the North Atlantic and Pacific Rim, we’ll dive into the next evolution of maritime infrastructure, autonomy, ocean intelligence, and global maritime security. The agenda features two days of panels, workshops, and roundtables, capped by a Demo Day showcasing the latest maritime defense and dual-use technologies in action.

PART 4:

La Jolla | Ocean Enterprise Reimagined

Accelerating Innovation for Maritime Security, Economic Resilience, and Scientific Impact

November 20 | Scripps Seaside Forum

We close BlueTech Month 2025 with a powerful finale at the iconic Scripps Seaside Forum—the definitive gathering for ocean innovation leaders focused on the future of the U.S. ocean enterprise. Backed by the NOAA Ocean Enterprise Accelerator grant, this full-day event brings together top startups, scientists, investors, and policymakers to explore emerging technologies in ocean observation, maritime security, resilient infrastructure, and dual-use innovation. Expect a dynamic mix of panels, startup showcases, and investment insights—all aimed at accelerating high-impact solutions for economic growth, strategic advantage, and coastal stewardship.

And of course, we’ll close with our legendary Sunset Reception—an unforgettable conclusion to BlueTech Month, set against the stunning La Jolla coastline.

The Vision: What If We Got This Right?

BlueTech Month is not just about technology — it’s about building a maritime future we want to live in. Imagine:

• A next evolution ocean supply chain that drives growth through zero-emission shipping, smart ports,
  AI-driven logistics, climate-smart technologies and resilient coastal infrastructure.

• A world where every port is a testbed for clean maritime innovation

• A California where ocean-tech startups are scaling globally through defense and environmental partnerships

• A workforce pipeline that trains the next generation of maritime professionals from middle school to master’s programs

• A national narrative that sees ocean innovation as essential to climate strategy, economic growth, and national security

This is the blueprint we’re building.

Join the Movement

BlueTech Month brings together public and private leaders, educators, founders, researchers, and investors who understand that ocean innovation isn’t a niche — it’s the next frontier. Whether you're shaping policy, deploying capital, building technology, or exploring career pathways, this is the platform for making an impact.

TMA Members Get Free Access

TMA BlueTech™ members receive free and priority access to BlueTech Month events, including exclusive sessions, VIP networking opportunities, and early registration for high-demand panels and receptions. Membership ensures deeper engagement, greater visibility, and direct connection to global BlueTech leaders throughout BlueTech Month. For more information about membership, click on the “Membership Info” button below.