PIER71 SPC 2026 Roadshow - Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Meets Maritime: “AI and Decarbonization in the Future of Maritime”
The $2 trillion maritime industry is on the brink of an autonomous revolution—and your technology could be the catalyst.
PIER71™ is touching down at Plug and Play, Sunnyvale for an exclusive, one-day-only Smart Port Challenge Roadshow. Join us as we explore the next frontier of maritime intelligence.
Join us as we spotlight the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2026, Singapore’s flagship maritime innovation programme that connects startups with real-world problem statements from leading industry players.
Why You Should Be There:
🚀 Startups: Land pilots and gain exposure via Singapore's maritime ecosystem.
💰 Investors: Scout high-growth tech in AI, Robotics, and green solutions.
🌐 Leaders: Network with experts driving the digital shipping revolution.
Whether you're building in AI, sustainability, robotics, or logistics, this is your gateway to pilot opportunities, global exposure, and access to Singapore’s maritime ecosystem.
Applications to PIER71 Smart Port Challenge is now open! and here's your opportunity to get your queries answered in person. https://pier71.sg/smart-port-challenge-2026/
If you’re building for oceans, ports, or shipping and want to scale globally, this is the session you don’t want to miss - the future of maritime innovation starts here.
Event Details:
10:00: Setup, Registration and Networking
11:00: Welcome Remarks - Plug and Play
11:03: The Maritime Singapore edge
11:10: PIER71 Smart Port Challenge Insider Briefing
11:15: Panel Discussion
11:50: Interactive Q&A
12:00: Networking Lunch Session
📅 When: May 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Plug and Play, Sunnyvale
🎟 Register: https://luma.com/2a9w4202 for programme details
Secure your spot and shape the industry's future.
About PIER71
PIER71 is the first maritime ecosystem innovation builder in the Southeast Asia region, established in 2018 jointly by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and the National University of Singapore (NUS). We bring together a vibrant ecosystem of innovative start-up technologies, thought leaders, maritime veterans and experts, entrepreneurial know-how and investment opportunities.
Our flagship programme, the Smart Port Challenge, has accelerated the growth of close to 170 start-ups from around the world, helping them deploy their technology into Maritime Singapore.
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is one of the world's largest open innovation platforms bringing together startups and the world's leading corporations.