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IGNITE 22 Global Tech Showcase

Celebrating innovators shaping the 22nd century

Save the Date: June 15, 2027 at the LA Waterfront

500+

Attendees

15

Countries represented

80+

Startups

Industry supporters.

IGNITE22 is made possible through a growing network of partners and sponsors.

Where innovation meets the ocean

IGNITE22 Global Tech Showcase takes place at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles in an industrial creative space directly on the LA waterfront.

  • Explore technologies shaping the 22nd century.
  • Experience demonstrations on land and water.
  • Build strategic partnerships with industry leaders.
  • Connect with stakeholders driving ocean innovation.
  • Discover ventures ready for investment backing.
  • Enjoy the food, music, and ocean breeze.
Interactive experiences.
  • Startup showcase
  • Live demonstrations
  • Attendee networking
  • Expert panels and keynotes
  • Industry roundtables
  • Creative street food
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Speakers and thought leaders.

Learn from industry experts, gain investor insights, and discover the future of ocean innovation.

Ann Carpenter
Ann Carpenter
Braid Theory
Dr. Noel Hacegaba
Port of Long Beach
David Libatique
Port of Los Angeles
Desmond Tay
MPA Singapore
Smiling middle age white woman
Jenny Krusoe
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
Councilman Tim McOsker
Councilman Tim McOsker
City of LA, District 15
Anshul Tuteja
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Matt Mulrennan
Matt Mulrennan
Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Young professional white woman
Courtney Cannell
Braid Theory
Smiling young asian woman
Jasmine Jiang
Sunstone Management
Middle aged white man
Adam Schlenger
Braid Theory
Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy
World Ocean Council
Tracy Wang
High Ambition Climate Collective
Alex Kopelyan
SOSV
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Patrick Atwater
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Megan O'Leary
Blue Sky Maritime Alliance
Sadie Graham
AECOM
Matt Sanders
PacWave
Ryan Bellissimo
Progression
Donna Hazard
Vital Ocean Ventures
Marshall Smith
Steamwork Ventures
Matt Stotts
Cerulean Ventures
Hila Ehrenreich
Israeli National Center of Blue Economy
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Attendee insights.

Alejandro Samaniego Miracle,
Titanium Technology
Ryan Blaney,
Discover San Pedro
TechG-X
Carlos Valenzuela,
Clean Earth Rovers
George Yarbrough,
International Economic Development Council
Israeli National Center of Blue Economy
ClearDock
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
Center for Sea Rise Solutions
Angeline Tan,
BLOCK71 Global
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