​This event is open to all—with priority registration for participants of Ocean Floor Explore, hosted by COAST and Map the Gaps.

​Join us for COAST's Investor Day, featuring Pitchfest 2025.

​On October 29, 2025, join COAST for a special investor-focused day diving into the vast opportunities that the blue economy presents for savvy investors.

​Agenda

• ​9:30am Doors Open

• ​10am COAST Pitchfest, sponsored by Seaspan and Innovate BC.

• ​12pm Lunch

• ​1pm Panel Discussion, Canadian Defence & the Blue Economy: Investor Perspectives (Details Below)

• ​2:30pm Networking

• ​3pm Wrap Up

​Panel Discussion: About Canadian Defence & the Blue Economy: Investor Perspectives

​What we'll cover:

​As Canada develops a new defence doctrine, the significance of ocean sovereignty and the economic value of our oceans are on the rise. Our panel aims to explore the exciting opportunities, from energy to carbon sequestration, and the development of new commercial relations with our Pacific partners that the blue economy presents for investors, particularly in light of these evolving national priorities. 

​Our Panelists:

• ​Scott Dewis | Principle, Dewis Ventures, and Strategic Advisor, Cota Aviation

• ​Mark Huang | General Partner, Long Leaf Studio and Founder and Venture Partner, SeaAhead

• ​Robert Murphy | CEO, Othersphere

​Moderated by Burak Evren, Director of Programming and Investment, COAST, and Venture Partner, Emend Vision Fund

​Pitchfest: Five finalists, one grand prize. Which ocean startup will leave with $10,000?

​Join us in Victoria, BC for a LIVE pitch event featuring Canada's rising ocean tech talent. Watch five engaging founders go fin to fin and present their innovative startups before a panel of expert judges—together, representing years of experience across investment, the blue economy, and new technologies.

​Finalist announcement coming soon!