​The heavyweights of the deep sea are coming to Newcastle and they are looking for local partners. With Sydney's commercial footprint shrinking, the race to build Australia's blue-tech future has officially moved north. 

​Over $1.8 billion in government and defence contracts for uncrewed maritime vessels have just been awarded. The race to build the next generation of sovereign subsea and surface capability is on and the Hunter region is positioned to dominate it.

​Newcastle possesses the deep-water port, the advanced manufacturing heritage, and the waterways required to be the undeniable centre of gravity for deep-sea technology and blue tech startups in the Southern Hemisphere. Now, it's time to connect the visionaries with the supply chain that can make it happen.

​Join us at the March Hunter iF Innovators Lunch for a high-impact, two-hour collision of the biggest names in Australian blue tech.

​Why you need to be in the room:

​If you are in engineering, advanced manufacturing, software, or logistics, this is your opportunity to understand exactly what these companies need to scale, and how your business can plug directly into the "Hunter Blue Tech Sandbox."

​Seats are strictly limited. Secure your spot and join the mission to build Australia's maritime future, right here in Newcastle.