# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ocean Innovation Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Thought leaders, innovators, and change makers will gather at the Ocean Innovation Conference to learn, explore, and vision new solutions for our ocean and waterways.

From climate change to overfishing to pollution, many problems must be addressed to protect our ocean. Entrepreneurs, universities, and governments are focusing on "what's next" in protecting the ocean.

But even greater than that, we must protect our ocean and waterways to protect our community and the happiness, creativity, and romance that water provides for us as individuals.

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. You'll have a chance to meet startup founders, nonprofits, and support organizations first hand at the Innovation Fair.

Ticket Prices:

Conference Registration: $139 (limited capacity)

Free registration is available for UNCW students. Please contact cie@uncw.edu for information.

*Food provided.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/ocean-innovation-conference/200030728715842
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilmington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Burney Center
- **lat**: 34.225017510742
- **long**: -77.874417284635
- **full address**: Burney Center, 609 Union Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ocean Innovation Conference being held?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Conference takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Burney Center, 609 Union Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ocean Innovation Conference?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Conference is organized by UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - CIE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ocean Innovation Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wilmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ocean Innovation Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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