Join TMA BlueTech, MTS and IEEE for our monthly BlueTech Networking Meetup, hosted at our longtime community home, Quantum Brewing. This gathering brings together ocean innovators, engineers, founders, and collaborators for an evening where advanced science, real world application, and community converge.
Main Presentation of the Day:
We’re excited to welcome Alex Szeto and Team Inspiration as the main presenters for Cheers Oceaneers!
The team will share their preparation for the 2026 RobotX competition in Singapore, including their work to pre-qualify their drone, autonomous boat, and underwater vehicle. They’ll give us a behind-the-scenes look at their technical development, communication approach, and the challenges of coordinating multiple autonomous systems.
Most importantly, the team is looking forward to connecting with the community and gathering feedback as they continue their journey of learning, innovating, and inspiring others through robotics.
Agenda
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements
6:20pm: Main Presentation
7:00pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like (ocean-related, of course).
Attendees are invited to share brief updates, opportunities, or ideas with the community. This may include job opportunities, personal introductions, internships, upcoming events, funding needs, call for partnership or demonstrations of new technologies.
Please keep remarks to a maximum of 3 minutes. Those interested in a longer presentation are invited to inquire about future featured speaker opportunities.
7:30 PM onward: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.
Date
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Time
5:30 to 8:30 PM
Location
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd Suite 116
San Diego CA 92123
About This Event
This monthly networking event is jointly hosted by the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) San Diego Chapter, TMA BlueTech, and the Marine Technology Society (MTS).
Following the presentations, enjoy plenty of time for networking and conversation with professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and ocean enthusiasts from across Southern California's Blue Economy.
Everyone is welcome—you do not need to be a member of IEEE, OES, TMA BlueTech, or MTS to attend.
We'll once again be gathering at Quantum Brewing, the science-themed brewery founded by a biochemist and longtime home of our BlueTech networking community.
No ticket is required. Please support our host by purchasing your own food and beverages during the evening. Quantum Brewing welcomes guests to bring food from nearby restaurants, so feel free to grab dinner on your way over.
Free registration helps us plan. Thank you in advance for RSVP.
