"The Blue & You" Series: SMART BAY

513 Broadway,Newport RI 02840

23 June, 2022

Description

Learn how Narragansett Bay is primed to be a world-leading testing platform for Blue Technology. *Lead Presenter: Erik Brine; Director of Defense R&D Initiatives and Operations; URI Research Foundation, URI Ventures 4-5 p.m.: Presentation & Q&A 5-5:30 p.m.: Networking “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row. These educational sessions, led by panels of experts, are offered to the general public. Considering Rhode Island has 400 miles of coastline, the blue economy has always been a vital component of the state and Greater Newport’s economy. In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on redefining the term and reenergizing efforts around making Rhode Island a regional hub for blue economy and blue tech. These sessions provide information that will help residents understand what the blue economy is and how it impacts them.