Events

Santa Cruz Works – New Tech 2023

The third New Tech event of the year! Presentations featuring the top teams and projects from the 2023 CruzHacks: OpenRX, Slug Swap, Slug Budget, Sluggers, and Glyth with announcements by Brad Barbeau of Startup Challenge.  Additional rock star companies will also present: Elucidate and Neatleaf. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now.

Blue Innovation 2022

September 11-13, 2022

A 3-day event for industry leaders, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts to gather, share solutions and address ocean and water stewardship.

Featuring 35 Exhibitors, Science Workshops, Panel Discussions, Food Trucks, Startup Pitch Competition

The 5th Annual Blue Innovation has been expanded to a 3-day event. A large delegation from Biarritz, France (Santa Cruz’s Sister City) will join us for a series of exhibitions, workshops, and a competition. Over 3,000 attendees will join this outdoor event at the beautiful Seymour Marine Discovery Center (see Google Earth). Food trucks, bands, and speakers will regale us. Check this page for updates. Blue Innovation was formerly known as Santa Cruz Blue Tech.