Ocean Innovation Conference

Turn knowledge to action at the UNCW Ocean Innovation Conference on September 17, 2024. Learn, engage, network, and spark new ideas to create ideas and solutions.

This is an high-energy conference for everyone from venture capital, elected officials, and startup founders to youth and concerned citizens. We hope that you join us.

Attend this conference to explore how those in Southeast North Carolina and others are embracing the opportunity to protect our ocean. We will reflect on current ocean trends and challenges, grow the local economy and improve livelihoods by protecting the ocean and increasing innovation. Throughout the day, there will be discussions of our blue ecosystem in the region, advancements in ocean-based innovation and technology, opportunities for investment in these innovations, and endeavors to preserve the precious resources of our oceans.