Tech Tuesdays are a series of 1-hour max Zoom sessions live, with chat Q&A. To see the month-by-month lineup, visit: http://bit.ly/HRICtechtuesdays.  The next event coming up will be:

Session 6: OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub

April 13, 2021, 12-1pm EST

Led by Jerry Cronin – Executive Director of OpenSeas Technology Innovation Hub

Eventbrite Registration at: https://hrictechtuesdayopenseastechinnovationhub.eventbrite.com

The oceans were the first and are still the largest global pathway connecting people and nations across the world. Blue water activities, port operations, supply chains, manufacturing/repair facilities, and other maritime-focused endeavors create a net of commerce, security, and recreation that spans the planet.

Located in Hampton Roads Virginia, OpenSeas is a globally engaged and recognized innovation hub focused on maritime and coastal issues whose mission is to work with entrepreneurs, industries, organizations, and communities to; identify “wicked” and “intractable” problems; discover and de-risk innovative solutions; and develop and deploy high-growth, scalable businesses into the global marketplace.

OpenSeas operates across four domains: Maritime, Offshore Wind, Aquaculture & Fisheries, and Coastal Resilience.

To learn more about HRIC and its programs, visit our website at: http://hrinnovationcollaborative.com/ and benefits of membership at: https://technologyhamptonroads.com/why-join/.  Please share with your network to help spread the word.

We hope that you can join us to learn more about this very important industry direction.

Thanks!

Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative

Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative, 109 G Gainsborough Square, Box #233 Chesapeake, VA 23320

Web: http://hrinnovationcollaborative.com/, Phone: 757-373-6517, Email: danbell@hric.email

Learn about how one of our young regional entrepreneurs has turned plastic into fashion at: https://youtu.be/AU-_ISPd6N8

Hamilton Perkins Bio

Virginia’s offshore wind project is rapidly advancing!

View the presentation from Dominion Energy at: Dominion Wind Program

Session 5: The State of Cyber Security

March 9, 2021, 12-1pm EST

Led by Tracy Gregorio – CEO G2 Ops, Inc., and Dr. Bartosz Wojszczyk- President & CEO Decision Point Global,

Eventbrite Registration at: https://hrictechtuesdaystateofcyber.eventbrite.com

Cyber-attacks are rapidly growing in intensity, frequency, and sophistication, resulting in exponential growth in cyber risk exposure to all stakeholders.  Whether yours is a multinational corporation, a mid-size regional company, or a fast-growing local business, you and your organization face a complex and evolving array of risks.

As proven by the recent SolarWinds incident, industry lacks the capabilities to effectively address the risk of catastrophic nation-stake cyber-attacks, with the human factor being the greatest weakness in our systems. 

Though lots of money is being spent for cyber protection, the surprise attacks continue, often causing a sense of hopelessness.  Attend this session to learn about the most current cyber security activity in the industry.

View the presentation at: State of Cyber

Tech Tuesdays are a series of 1-hour max Zoom sessions live, with chat Q&A. To see the month-by-month lineup, visit: http://bit.ly/HRICtechtuesdays.  The next event coming up will be:

Session 4: Virginia Offshore Wind Project

February 9, 2021, 12-1pm EST

Led by George Hagerman, senior project scientist at ODU’s Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography and Lloyd Eley, manager of site construction, Dominion Energy.

Eventbrite Registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137176549753

Virginia’s offshore wind energy initiative, supported by Old Dominion University’s research and coordination, came to life in October with the launch of operations of two pilot turbines in the Atlantic Ocean.

These two 6-MW pilot turbines will be used as a testbed to demonstrate innovative technologies and design methods that will reduce the cost of energy from Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW commercial project, which will consist of more than 185 14-MW turbines, due to be fully operational by year-end 2026.

“I’m proud that Old Dominion is harnessing its talents to contribute to what promises to be a crucial milestone in energy innovation,” ODU President John R. Broderick said, “and I’m excited we are now able to show off the first phase of what we hope will be the largest wind farm in the country.”

Watch this outstanding video to understand some of the huge advantages Virginia has in offshore wind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUtHZvF94gw