BlueTIDE 2026

Digital Program and Event Guide

Welcome to BlueTIDE 2026!

BlueTIDE 2026 is where breakthrough innovation meets real-world impact. As the premier undersea technology demonstration on the East Coast, BlueTIDE brings together leaders from defense, industry, and academia to experience the future of maritime and dual-use innovation – live, in action.

Program Menu and Guide

List of Participating Companies

Schedule

Venue Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

List of Participating Companies

    Showcase Alley

    Collaborative Integration Opportunity

    Autonomous Systems

    Counter UxS

    Awareness Systems

    Modeling & Simulation

    Enabling Technologies

    BlueTIDE Sponsors

    Flagship Sponsor:

    Anchor Sponsor:

    Navigator Sponsors:

    Harbor Sponsors:

      Agenda

      • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: BlueTIDE Select Exhibitor Setup
      • 9:00 AM:  Showcase Alley Exhibitor Setup
      • 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM: In-Water Collaborative Integration Opportunity
      • 10:30 AM: Attendee Registration Opens
      • 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM: Showcase Alley & Networking
      • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: NUWC Pre-Scheduled 1:1 Office Hours
      • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Land Based & Shoreside Demonstrations
      • 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Multi-Domain Fleet Pass
      • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Distinguished Speakers & Awards Ceremony
      • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Social

      BlueTIDE 2026 Schedule (Subject to Change)

      Featured Technology Demonstrations + Operational & Enabling Technologies

      These technologies have specific mission sets with start and end times.

      Location: Fort Adams Alofsin Pier

      Times and Participants: See Below

      9:00 AM – 9:40 AM | Coastal Surveillance & Harbor Defense

      Fixed sensor systems provide coastal surveillance and early detection of potential threats, while JAIA JBOTS demonstrate counter-UUV operations designed to help protect and defend the harbor.

      9:40 AM – 11:00 AM | Preparation of the Undersea Battlespace

      An unmanned surface vessel enters the operational area under autonomous control and deploys JAIA JBOTS to map the seabed and identify underwater objects, demonstrating coordinated surface and undersea operations.

      10:15 AM | Aerial SONAR Dip Operations

      An unmanned aerial system conducts SONAR dip operations, providing an airborne capability for detecting and identifying undersea activity.

      11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Choke Point Surveillance & Interdiction

      Multiple autonomous and sensing technologies demonstrate how a strategic maritime chokepoint can be monitored, searched, and defended against surface, undersea, and aerial threats.

      11:00 AM | Autonomous Surface & Aerial Operations

       

      11:30 AM | Autonomous Undersea Operations & Interdiction
      12:15 PM | Undersea Sensing & Communications
      1:00 PM | Aerial SONAR Dip Operations

      An unmanned aerial system conducts SONAR dip operations, providing an airborne capability for detecting and identifying undersea activity.

      130 PM | Target of Opportunity Transmit

      Additional Operational & Enabling Technologies

      These technologies support the scheduled mission sets and are deployed throughout the operational area and across the demonstration environment. Instead of a single scheduled evolution, they span multiple demonstration periods and mission sets.

      Throughout the day, attendees can see sensing, communications, networking, data integration, modeling and simulation, situational awareness, and other enabling functions that connect and enhance the multi-domain demonstrations. 

      Location: Fort Adams Alofsin Pier

      Time: All Day (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

      Focus Areas and Participants: See Below

      Autonomy, Command & Mission Integration

      An AI-powered software platform that connects sensors, systems, and data to provide a unified operational picture and enable real-time coordination and decision-making across domains.

      Maritime Sensing & Situational Awareness

       

      Communications, Networking & Data Integration
      Modeling, Simulation & Mission Intelligence
      Undersea & Mission-Enabling Technologies

       

      Land Based and Shoreside Demonstrations

      Location: Sail Newport – Main Walkway / Dock

      Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

      Start Times and Participants: See Below

      1:00 PM | Remote Undersea Vehicle Operation: Newport to Scotland – Table 13
      1:30 PM | Tethered Balloon Flight - Field across from Tent 1

       

      1:45 PM | Operational COP - Table 20
      2:00 PM | Battlespace Comms - Tables 2 & 3
      2:15 PM | Operational Forecasting - Table 28

       

      Multi-Domain Fleet Pass

      A culminating fleet pass brings together air, surface, and undersea unmanned systems featured throughout BlueTIDE, showcasing the breadth of multi-domain technologies operating across the demonstration area. 

      Location: Sail Newport – Main Walkway / Dock

      Time: 2:30 – 3:45 PM

      List of Participating Companies

      Awards, Speakers, and Networking Social

      A culminating fleet pass brings together air, surface, and undersea unmanned systems featured throughout BlueTIDE, showcasing the breadth of multi-domain technologies operating across the demonstration area.

      Location: Sail Newport – Main Walkway / Dock

      Times: See Below

      4:00 - 4:30 PM | Awards Ceremony & Distinguished Speakers

      Opening Remarks: Christian Cowan, Executive Director, URIRF

      • Senator Jack Reed
      • Congressman Gabe Amo
      • Congressman Seth Magaziner
      • Governor Dan McKee
      • Secretary Stefan Pryor
      • NUWC Technical Director Marie Bussier
      • Anduril Vice President James Buescher
      • Awards: Matt Watson and Linda Larsen
      4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Social

      Network with your peers and enjoy refreshments.

      Tent 1: BlueTIDE Select & Sponsors

      Tent 1 | Table Numbers & Companies
      Table Company
      1 Cleo Robotics
      2 Kägwerks
      3 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC)
      4 Xtreme Sonar
      5 Jaia Robotics
      6 Robosys RI Inc.
      7 Persistent Systems
      8 Tactical Composites
      9 BlueiQ
      10 Orpheus Ocean
      11 Current Lab
      12 Voltaic Marine
      13 HonuWorx
      14 Spear AI
      15 Spear AI
      16 Chris Love Productions
      17 Robobuoy
      18 Ocean State Sensing
      19 Systematic
      20 Systematic
      21 Sedna Robotics
      22 Hydronet
      23 Sofar
      24 Coastal Measures
      25 SEACORP
      26
      27
      28 Fathom Science
      29 Redshred
      30
      31 RI Commerce
      32 Kyberdyne Systems
      33 Safran Federal Systems
      34
      35 Khasm Lab
      36 Aperion Labs
      37 Massachusetts Clean Energy
      38 Teledyne Marine
      39 Juice Robotics
      40 Nautilus Defense
      41 Black Lotus Quantum Ventures

      REGENT is next to Tent 1 (bottom-right corner on map) and will have its own popup and simulator trailer.

      Tent 2: Anduril Command Pavillion & Showcase Alley

      Tent 2 BlueTIDE 2026
      Tent 2 | Table Numbers and Companies
      Table Company
      42 Vatn Systems
      43 Pliant Energy Systems
      44 Solid State Power
      45 Sigma Defense
      46 Bluesonde
      47 FLX Solutions
      48 VR Industries
      49 Flux Marine
      50 EAGLE RAY ROBOTICS
      51 Bishop Ascendant Inc.
      52 Eccalon LLC / Chessie
      53 MarineLabs Data Systems
      54 Kraken Robotics
      55 Bedrock Ocean Exploration
      56 Triton Systems
      57 Kestrel Intelligence
      58 R&D Technologies

       

      Tent 3: Showcase Alley & Networking Social

      Tent 3 BlueTIDE 2026
      Tent 3 | Table Numbers & Companies
      Table Company
      59 Benthic Spectral
      60 Jani Systems
      61 Polaris MEP / Polaris Tech-Bridge Scouting
      62 Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)
      63 Nterprisers
      64 Incendia Canada
      65 RISE Up Rhode Island
      66 Low Light Innovations
      67 Kitware
      68 DimEye
      69 Innovate Newport
      70 Keysight Technologies
      71 Makai Ocean Engineering
      72 SENEDIA
      73 Almananc Systems
      74 URI
      75 URI
      76 IGUS
      77 Gander Robotics
      78 AISquared

       

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      What happens if it rains?

      The event will go on rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.

      What is the address of the event?

      Sail Newport -72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI  02840-4388

      What should I wear?

      Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes — the event is outdoors. We recommend layers, a raincoat, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection.

      Is there parking available?

      Yes, free onsite parking is available across the street from Sail Newport building. Follow event signage.

      Where do I check in?

      After parking, go directly to the registration table. This event requires your registration and check in.

      Can I purchase food and drinks there?

      La Costa, Weiner Wagon and Amano Pizza food truck vendors will be onsite for lunch between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

      Can I bring a reusable water bottle?

      Yes. Sail Newport provides water refill stations at the facility for participants to fill reusable water bottles. This supports Sail Newport’s sustainability effort to reduce single use plastics.

      Will there be restrooms?

      Yes, restrooms are located in the Sail Newport building. Accessible units are available.

      Is the event wheelchair accessible?

      We aim to make the event accessible for everyone, but please note that the terrain may include grass, dirt, or uneven ground. If you need special assistance, contact us in advance.

      Is there access to Wi-Fi?

      Yes

      Can I attend the networking social?

      All registered participants can attend the networking session. There will be a cash bar for the event along with lite fare.

      Is there anything I need to bring?

      Driver’s license or an ID and cash for the cash bar.

      Who do I contact if I have more questions?

      Linda Larsen llarsen@polaristechbridge.org  401- 418-0600 or Lisa Willis lwillis@polarismep.org 401-954-9915