​⚓️ Brooklyn, New York to Singapore: The New Maritime Frontier

​The Future of Supply Chains, Decarbonization & Global Scaling

​About the Event

​The Brooklyn Waterfront is a powerhouse of hardware innovation and urban manufacturing. But how do you take a "Made in Brooklyn" solution and scale it to the world’s busiest shipping lanes?

​Join us at Newlab for an exclusive deep dive into the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2026. This isn't just a talk; it’s your gateway to Singapore’s maritime ecosystem. We are bridging the gap between New York’s cutting-edge tech and maritime powerhouse Singapore to solve the most pressing challenges in global trade.

​Why Attend?

• ​🚀 For Startups: Learn how to land pilot opportunities and global exposure through PIER71.

• ​💰 For Investors: Scout the next wave of high-growth maritime tech (AI, Robotics, Sustainability).

• ​🌐 For Industry Leaders: Network with the architects of the digital and green shipping revolution.

​The Opportunity: Smart Port Challenge 2026

​The Smart Port Challenge (SPC) is PIER71’s flagship program, connecting startups directly with real-world problem statements from Singapore’s leading maritime players.

• ​Applications Open: 22 April 2026

• ​This Roadshow: Your chance to get insider tips and your questions answered in person before you apply.

​The Lineup

​4:30pm – 🥂 Registration & Networking

​5:00pm – 👋 Welcome Remarks | Newlab

​5:05pm – 🇸🇬 The Singapore Edge | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

​5:10pm – 💡 SPC 2026 Insider Briefing | Marianne Choo, PIER71

​5:15pm – 🎙 Panel: Scaling NY Tech for Global Impact

• ​Will Lutz (Founder, BlueX News / NYC OceanTech Summit)

• ​Capt. Shail Barthwal (Founder & CEO, Nexus Ocean AI)

• ​Desmond Tay (Regional Director, (Americas) MPA)

• ​Moderated by: Chris Walla (BATWorks)

• ​5:50pm – 🎤 Interactive Q&A

• ​6:00pm – 🤝 Deep-Dive Networking

​The Logistics

​📍 Location: Newlab, Brooklyn Navy Yard

​📅 Date: May 5, 2026

​🕒 Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

​If you’re building for oceans, ports, or shipping, the future starts here. Space is limited—secure your spot.

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​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 BATWorks

​BATWorks is a climate technology innovation hub and commercialization center located at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NYC. Backed by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), it serves as a hub for startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies to develop, prototype, and pilot green technology solutions.

​About NewLab Brooklyn

​Newlab Brooklyn is a venture platform and hardware-focused incubator located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Founded in 2016, it supports over 300 member startups and 1,000+ entrepreneurs specializing in technologies like robotics, AI, renewable energy, and materials science, providing them with shared workspace, onsite prototyping labs and investor access.