​Ocean Connect Mixer 2026: Connecting coastal communities, climate innovators and the blue economy

​​🗓️ Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 @ 6–8 PM
📍 Northeastern University (410 W Georgia St, 14th Floor, Vancouver)
💵 $10 entry | Snacks & drinks provided | 19+

​​Building community across BC’s Blue Future

​​Join us for a fun, relaxed, and engaging evening bringing together the people shaping British Columbia's Blue Initiatives – from ocean and freshwater stewards to innovators, conservationists, educators, storytellers, creatives, scientists, community leaders, and more.

​Whether you're in marine tech, sustainability, transportation, conservation, policy, water-focused initiatives, or just plain curious, this social is the perfect space to meet new collaborators, strengthen our coastal community, and learn about where the space is headed.

​​Vancouver is home to one of the most dynamic and fast-growing clusters of ocean innovation. This event is all about mixing, mingling, and sparking new connections that help our ecosystem thrive.

​​🌊 What to Expect

​​A welcoming, social-first gathering designed to help people in the Blue Economy connect:

• ​​Casual networking with founders, researchers, NGOs, policymakers, technologists, creatives, and water sector professionals

• ​​A community-building vibe focused on collaboration, connection, curiosity, and fun!

• ​​Icebreakers & interactive prompts to help you meet people outside your usual circle

• ​​Light snacks and drinks to keep the conversation flowing

​​No panels, no pitches — just great people building great conversations.

​Tickets are $10 to support event access and programming.

​​🎉 Why Attend

​​This mixer is perfect for:

• ​​Marine researchers and scientists

• ​​Blue tech and clean tech professionals

• ​​Marine transportation and logistics wizards

• ​​Conservation, water, and coastal management leaders

• ​Blue economy artists, storytellers, and creatives

• ​​Students, early-career professionals, and anyone passionate about thriving oceans

​​If you want to meet others shaping the future of the Blue Economy in BC, this is the community to be in.

​​Schedule

​​6:00 PM | Arrival + registration
6:30 PM | Welcome & Event Opening
7:00 PM | Mingling, conversations, and connection prompts
7:45 PM | Closing remarks
8:00 PM | Event close

​​Land Acknowledgement

​​We gratefully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, whose stewardship and relationship with these lands and waters continue to guide the future of our coastal communities.

​Although this event may be "hosted" by the presenting organizations, we collectively extend our deep gratitude to the traditional stewards whose hospitality and territories have always allowed our work and community to grow with vibrancy.

​​This community event is proudly brought to you by 💙

• ​ClimateDoor

• ​​Unify Partners

• ​Blue Economy Advisory & Consulting Hub (BEACH)

• ​​Pacific Seaweed Industry Association

• ​​The Vancouver Climate Community

• ​Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST)