OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes invites technology pioneers, research institutions, and industry leaders to showcase their latest advancements in marine and freshwater innovation. With 2,000 expected attendees and 100+ exhibitors, this premier event provides a unique platform to highlight breakthroughs in ocean and freshwater research, autonomous systems, sensor technology, marine data analytics, and next-generation ocean observing solutions. The “Start-Up Alley” exhibition space offers an exclusive opportunity for emerging companies and research teams to connect with experts, demonstrate their cutting-edge solutions, and contribute to the evolving landscape of blue technology. By bringing together knowledge and innovation, OCEANS 2025 fosters collaboration that will shape the future of our global water systems.

New Horizons in Blue Tech: Bridging Knowledge and Innovation is the local theme of OCEANS 2025. We invite you to highlight your organization’s innovative research and engineering solutions for this and other important ocean-related issues.

For those joining as start-up businesses or, non-profit organizations OCEANS 2025 will:

  • Connect you to an audience of curated, high-level leaders from across the DoD, Government, Industry, and Academia  
  • Provide insights into the fastest growing markets and ocean technology needs 
  • Provide an open platform for networking and collaboration opportunities 

Please join us in the “Start-Up Alley” in the Exhibit Hall by reserving turn-key kiosk today! Each start-up business and non-profits will be granted a discounted rate for this turn-key solution.

Package includes: 

  • (1) Full conference registration
  • (2) Exhibit hall only registrations
  • (2) Special discounted registration rate allotments
  • (1) Counter chair, wastebasket and standard electric
  • ID Sign
  • Carpet for booth space
  • optional Opportunity to participate in lightening round pitch session taking place in the theater on the exhibit floor
Please complete this questionnaire for approval on being accepted into the Start-Up Pavilion.

*counter will have show branding*

Contact the OCEANS 2025 Great Lakes Sales Team: 

Kara Ditzel | +1 (312) 265-2996 | Kara.Ditzel@wearemci.com