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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 24, 2024 | Ellsworth, ME

Lunch & Learn | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tour | 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Networking Reception | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

August 27 - 29, 2024 | Orono, ME

We are pleased to announce the first-ever Maine Forest Biomaterials Week, hosted by the University of Maine. The week will feature three exciting events: Manufacturing RENEW3D, a celebration of Maine’s recent designation as a Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub, and the Process Development Center’s 6th Annual Cellulose Nanomaterials Forum.

September 11- 12, 2024 | Ketchikan, AK

Seagriculture USA 2024 gathers top speakers, who will share their know-how within seaweed for feed, food, offshore cultivation, biorefinery of seaweed, and much more. The Seagriculture USA conference is an addition to the European edition of Seagriculture, which has been successfully organized since 2012 with a solid reputation as the leading conference for seaweed farming in Europe.

American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summitt

September 24 - 25, 2024 | Portland, ME

Along with the US West Coast, the Gulf of Maine is poised to become the birthplace of the nation’s floating offshore wind industry. With a tri-state task force in place, ambitious renewable energy policies in Maine and other Northeast states, advances in technology, and lowering costs, floating offshore wind is gaining significant momentum. To seize the opportunity, technical, regulatory, and permitting challenges must be addressed. AFloat 2024 brings together leading experts to address these drivers and challenges to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.

September 25, 2024 | Millinocket, ME

We’re pleased to partner with Mainebiz as a sponsor for this event at the beautiful Hillcrest Golf Club for a day filled with networking, learning, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with the local business community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your network and gain valuable insights. We hope to see you there!

October 2, 2024 | Portland, ME

Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine, network with the biotech and medical device community, and receive a copy of the upcoming BioME Industry Report. The event provides an opportunity to connect with industry professionals, academia, research institutions, and government.

October 17 - 19, 2024 | Reykjavík, Iceland

The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens, and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The Assembly, the largest gathering on Arctic affairs, is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.

October 23 - 25, 2024 | Portland, ME

At the second annual Maine Space Conference, join us to explore opportunities for industry stakeholders to engage with the Maine space ecosystem and the ways in which Maine Space Corporation is facilitating and supporting industry growth across the value chain within the state.

Lunch & Learn

Nov. 6, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Brunswick, ME

Networking

Nov. 12, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Bath, ME

November 11 - 14, 2024 | Düsseldorf, Germany

With over 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors, MEDICA is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health as well as physiotherapy/orthopedic technology and medical consumables are presented here.

November 13 - 15, 2024 | Sunday River, Newry, ME

The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit is a forum for professional development, ideation, and discussions on essential topics impacting Maine’s outdoor industry in the areas of economic development, workforce, access, and equity. Join our partners at Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands to connect, learn, and collaborate on the shared vision of advancing Maine’s outdoor recreation economy.

PAST EVENTS

Lunch & Learn

June 5, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Bangor, ME

Networking

June 11 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Skowhegan, ME

May 16: 4:30 - 6:30 PM

May 17: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, ME

Join us at our signature annual event – Trade Day 2024 – for an opening reception, keynote presentation, interactive panel discussion, networking session, and inspiring annual awards luncheon.

Lunch & Learn

March 6, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Arundel, ME

Networking

March 13, 2024 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Farmington, ME

Lunch & Learn

January 31, 2024 | Augusta, ME

Networking

February 7, 2024 | Orono, ME