BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//401 Tech Bridge - ECPv6.15.20//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;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T163442 CREATED:20260403T182508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145339Z UID:2322-1787821200-1787853600@401techbridge.org SUMMARY:BlueTIDE 2026 DESCRIPTION: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\nIn-Water DemonstrationCoordinated demonstrations featuring autonomous systems (UxS)\, counter UxS defenses\, and multidomain awareness technologies operating together in real time.\n\n\n\n\nThe BlueTIDE 2026 Collaborative Integration Opportunity will occur on August 27\, 2026\, at Sail Newport\, located in Newport\, Rhode Island. \nTechnical 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\nApplications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 22 May 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShowcase AlleyCutting-edge prototypes from industry leading companies will showcase their cutting-edge dual use technologies through static displays and shoreside\, hands-on testing. Apply now.\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 Attendee 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 \n BlueTIDE 2026 Attendee Registration\n For individual attendees only.\nNote: See links above to apply for the BlueTIDE 2026 Collaborative Integration Opportunity and Showcase Alley. \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n InstagramThis 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