BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//401 Tech Bridge - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:401 Tech Bridge X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://401techbridge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 401 Tech Bridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20251030T163946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183134Z UID:2055-1776024000-1776283199@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Ocean Economy Conference is taking place in historic downtown New Bedford\, April 13-15\, 2026. The conference builds on the success of our annual offshore wind conference with more tours and expanded programming across four program tracks: Aquaculture\, Commercial Fishing\, Marine Technology\, and Offshore Wind. Don’t miss the opportunity to join blue economy leaders\, local businesses\, and key stakeholders at the forefront of advancing the ocean economy in New Bedford and beyond. \nDates: April 13-15\, 2026 \nLocation: New Bedford Whaling Museum\, New Bedford MA \nEvent Type: Partner URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/new-bedford-ocean-economy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://401techbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/new_bedord_ocean_economy_conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20260403T214215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220655Z UID:2344-1779177600-1779206400@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:Multi-Domain Autonomous Systems (UxS) DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid” Qualification Demonstration:\nMulti-Domain Autonomous Systems (UxS)\nAutonomous platforms and enabling technologies that support rapid deployment and coordinated operations across air\, surface\, subsea\, and land domains.\nWitness selected applicants showcase their technology in the field of Multi-Domain Autonomous Systems (UxS). Observers can attend the presentations virtually\, with the potential to ask questions during the Q&A as time permits. \nExample Technologies: \n\nAutonomous surface\, aerial\, underwater\, and/cross-domain ground systems\nSwarming and collaborative detection/interdiction\nAutonomous launch\, recovery systems\nModular mission payloads and sensor packages\nEdge computing and onboard autonomy\nMission planning and multi-platform coordination tools\n\nCompanies with top-scoring technologies will be invited to participate in the culminating in-water experiment event on 27 August 2026. For more information on BlueTIDE 2026\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please complete form below to watch the Multi-Domain Autonomous Systems (UxS) qualifying presentations. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n By submitting this form\, you are opting in to communications from Polaris Tech Bridge\, including event updates.PhoneCompany Name(Required)Website(Required)\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/multi-domain-autonomous-systems-uxs/ CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20260403T215100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220647Z UID:2347-1779436800-1779465600@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:Counter-UxS & Defensive Autonomous Systems DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid” Qualification Demonstration:\nCounter-UxS & Defensive Autonomous Systems\nSolutions that enable the detection\, identification\, tracking\, and mitigation of unmanned threats across operational environments.\nWitness selected applicants showcase their technology in the field of Counter-UxS & Defensive Autonomous Systems. Observers can attend the presentations virtually\, with the potential to ask questions during the Q&A as time permits. \nExample Technologies: \n\nCounter-drone detection and tracking systems\nAI-enabled threat detection and classification\nMaritime and port defense technologies\nAutonomous defensive platforms and layered defense systems\n\nCompanies with top-scoring technologies will be invited to participate in the culminating in-water experiment event on 27 August 2026. For more information on BlueTIDE 2026\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please complete form below to watch the Counter-UxS & Defensive Autonomous Systems qualifying presentations. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n By submitting this form\, you are opting in to communications from Polaris Tech Bridge\, including event updates.PhoneCompany Name(Required)Website(Required)\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/counter-uxs-defensive-autonomous-systems/ CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20260403T215828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220703Z UID:2351-1779782400-1779811200@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:Multi-Domain Awareness Technologies DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid” Qualification Demonstration:\nMulti-Domain Awareness Technologies\nTechnologies that enhance situational awareness across surface\, subsurface\, aerial\, and cyber environments through sensing\, data fusion\, and real time analytics.\nWitness selected applicants showcase their technology in the field of Multi-Domain Awareness Technologies. Observers can attend the presentations virtually\, with the potential to ask questions during the Q&A as time permits. \nExample Technologies: \n\nSonar\, electro-optical\, and acoustic sensors\nDistributed sensor networks and mesh systems\nMaritime domain awareness platforms\nAI enabled detection and tracking analytics environmental and oceanographic sensing\nSensor fusion and edge analytics platforms\n\nCompanies with top-scoring technologies will be invited to participate in the culminating in-water experiment event on 27 August 2026. For more information on BlueTIDE 2026\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please complete form below to watch the Multi-Domain Awareness Technologies qualifying presentations. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n By submitting this form\, you are opting in to communications from Polaris Tech Bridge\, including event updates.PhoneCompany Name(Required)Website(Required)\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/multi-domain-awareness-technologies/ CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20260403T221159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T223021Z UID:2355-1779955200-1779984000@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:Modeling\, Simulation & Digital Environments DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid” Qualification Demonstration:\nModeling\, Simulation & Digital Environments\nSolutions that support digital experimentation\, mission rehearsal\, and system testing across complex operational scenarios.\nWitness selected applicants showcase their technology in the field of Modeling\, Simulation & Digital Environments. Observers can attend the presentations virtually\, with the potential to ask questions during the Q&A as time permits. \nExample Technologies: \n\nDigital twins for platforms and infrastructure\nMaritime mission simulation environments\nSynthetic testing environments for autonomous systems\nAI-driven scenario modeling and mission planning\nOperational data visualization and decision support tools\n\nCompanies with top-scoring technologies will be invited to participate in the culminating in-water experiment event on 27 August 2026. For more information on BlueTIDE 2026\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please complete form below to watch the Modeling\, Simulation & Digital Environments qualifying presentations. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n By submitting this form\, you are opting in to communications from Polaris Tech Bridge\, including event updates.PhoneCompany Name(Required)Website(Required)\n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/modeling-simulation-digital-environments/ CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T150743 CREATED:20260403T182508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T220708Z UID:2322-1787821200-1787853600@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:BlueTIDE 2026 DESCRIPTION:Where Maritime Innovation Meets the Mission\n \n \n \n \n \n BlueTIDE 2026 is the region’s premier live maritime and undersea technology demonstration event—and the only forum where cutting-edge capabilities are not just discussed\, but demonstrated live\, on the water and shoreside. \nExpanding to a two-day experience\, BlueTIDE 2026 is designed to accelerate innovation from a focused technical experimentation to a live operational demonstration. \nDay One: Mission Driven Experimentation (Closed Event)\nAugust 26\, 2026 \nDay one will consist of a capability-focused experimentation on August 26\, 2026\, at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)\, Division Newport. This is a limited participation event. \nDay Two: Live Demonstration & Collaboration (Open Event)\nAugust 27\, 2026 \nOn Day two\, innovators\, operators\, decision makers\, and investors will convene at Sail Newport in Newport\, Rhode Island\, for a full day of real world experimentation\, collaboration\, and discovery. \nIf you want to see what’s next in autonomous systems\, undersea awareness\, and multi domain operations—and connect directly with the organizations driving transition and adoption—this is the event you cannot afford to miss. \nThe BlueTIDE 2026 Integrated Multi-Domain In-Water Mission will occur on August 27\, 2026\, at Sail Newport\, located in Newport\, Rhode Island. Technical Focus Areas to include: \n\nMulti-Domain Autonomous Systems (UxS)\nCounter UxS and Defensive Autonomous Capabilities\nMaritime and Undersea Domain Awareness Technologies\nModeling\, Simulation\, and Digital Mission Environments\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Sets BlueTIDE Apart\n \n \n \n \n \n BlueTIDE is not a conference. \nIt is a working waterfront laboratory—delivering live\, integrated\, multi domain mission demonstrations that show how emerging technologies perform in realistic maritime conditions. \nExperience a full day of high impact demonstrations and elite networking\, including: \n\nIntegrated Multi-Domain MissionsCoordinated demonstrations featuring autonomous systems (UxS)\, counter UxS defenses\, and multidomain awareness technologies operating together in real time.\nShowcase AlleyCutting-edge prototypes from industry leading companies will showcase their cutting-edge dual use technologies through static displays and shoreside demonstrations.\nStrategic NetworkingConnections with DoD personnel\, Navy buyers\, engineers\, and leadership\, system integrators\, and venture capital firms focused on dual use technologies.\nOffice HoursOne on one with key government\, industry\, and investment stakeholders to explore collaboration\, transition\, and funding pathways. (Limited availability – Companies will participate in a selection process.)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n \n \n \n \n \n BlueTIDE is purpose built for professionals actively shaping the future of maritime and undersea operations: \n\nGovernment & DoD PersonnelDiscover mission relevant\, ready to deploy solutions\nTechnology Developers & StartupsShowcase innovations directly to operators\, integrators\, and funders\nAcademia & ResearchersConnect theoretical breakthroughs to real world operational needs\nInvestors & Industry LeadersIdentify the next wave of opportunities across defense and commercial maritime markets\n\nIf your work touches autonomy\, sensing\, data\, or maritime operations\, BlueTIDE is built for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Attend BlueTIDE 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSee technologies perform live—not in slides or simulations.\nEngage directly with mission stakeholders and funders.\nIdentify dual use applications across defense and commercial markets.\nBuild relationships that accelerate testing\, transition\, and adoption.\nExperience innovation on the water in historic Newport\, Rhode Island.\n\nThis is where concepts become capabilities—and where conversations turn into collaborations. \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n Date: August 27\, 2026 \nLocation: Sail Newport\, 72 Fort Adams Dr\, Newport\, RI 02840Parking: Free\, on‑site \nAgenda \n\n9:00 AM – Exhibitor Setup\n10:30 AM – Attendee Registration Opens\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – In-Water Demonstrations\, Showcase Engagement\, Networking\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – 1:1 Government Office Hours (Companies identified through selection process)\n4:00 – 4:30 PM – Awards & Distinguished Speakers\n4:30 – 6:00 PM – Networking Social\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Information\n \n \n \n \n \n Pre registration is strongly encouraged. \nLimited on site registration will be available with proper identification. \nQuestions? Contact: \n\nLinda Larsen – llarsen@polaristeam.org | 401.418.0600\nTaylor Greene – tgreene@polaristeam.org | 401.744.6091\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BlueTIDE 2026 Registration\n Live Demonstration & Collaboration on August 27\, 2026 at Sail Newport \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n By submitting this form\, you are opting in to communications from Polaris Tech Bridge\, including event updates.PhoneCompany Name(Required)TitleWebsite(Required)\n \n LinkedIn ProfileCAPTCHA URL:https://401techbridge.org/event/bluetide-2026-registration/ LOCATION:Sail Newport\, 72 Fort Adams Drive\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States CATEGORIES:401 Tech Bridge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://401techbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bluetide-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR