Showcase Alley

Proven Solutions Deserve a Premier Stage

Showcase Alley is the centerpiece of BlueTIDE’s innovation ecosystem — a dynamic space where companies bring their technologies to life. Whether through static displays, interactive presentations, shoreside demonstrations, or hands-on testing, Showcase Alley offers a powerful opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers from the DoD, Navy, funders, industry, and academia. It’s more than just a display area — it’s a launchpad for technologies to gain visibility, spark collaboration, and accelerate their path to deployment.

Participating in Showcase Alley positions your company at the forefront of innovation, offering unmatched access to networking, feedback, potential partnerships, and funding opportunities.

Event Details

Date: August 27, 2026

Location: Sail Newport, 72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840

Parking: Free, on‑site

Agenda

• 9:00 AM – Exhibitor Setup
• 10:30 AM – Attendee Registration Opens
• 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – In-Water Demonstrations, Showcase Engagement, Networking
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – 1:1 Government Office Hours (Companies identified through selection process)
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Awards & Distinguished Speakers
• 4:30 – 6:00 PM – Networking Social

Selected Companies

Application Requirements

The application period for Showcase Alley closed at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 13 July 2026.