BLITZ Conference 2025: Navigating Change, Seizing Opportunity

Get ready for BLITZ Conference 2025 where we'll tackle how to navigate change and grab hold of new opportunities - it's gonna be epic!

About this Event


Ready to lead through uncertainty and come out ahead? Join us at BLITZ Conference 2025 for a full day of actionable insights, expert panels, and connection with Maine’s boldest business minds. Then stick around for Big Gig, the high-energy pitch competition where tomorrow’s big ideas take center stage. Whether you're scaling your business, seeking investment, or have a business idea—this is the room to be in. One day. Endless opportunity.

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsor: City of Bangor

**Please note: A BLITZ ticket does not include entry to Big Gig. Be sure to register separately for that event.

Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and networking

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Info: Kick off the day with a welcome from UpStart Maine, setting the tone for a day of inspiration and connection. Keynote speaker: James Beaupre, Devil’s Half Acre, Big Gig Winner/ Upstart Board Member

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel: “Pricing in Flux: Navigating Volatility in a Shifting Economy”

Info: Explore how Maine businesses are adapting to unpredictable pricing, supply chain disruptions,

and inflationary pressures.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel: “Opportunities in Plain Sight: Innovation Amid Disruption”

Info: Discover how shifts in the market are creating new avenues for innovation and growth in Maine.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop: Group Brainstorm: “Where’s the Shift?”

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Networking

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel: “Say It So They Get It: Communicating What You’re Really Worth”

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Workshop: Value Statement

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking Break

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Networking

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Travel to Big Gig at Mason's in Brewer

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