MTS San Diego Section: Cheers Oceaneers

Join MTS San Diego Section for Cheers Oceaneers, our monthly happy hour hosted in collaboration with the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society and TMA BlueTech™. Connect with fellow experts for engaging conversations about ocean science, engineering, the blue economy, and more! 

This month's presentation is from Vice Chairman of Oceanic Engineering Society San Diego Chapter and CEO of HyperKelp Inc., Graeme Rae.  Graeme's presentation topic is Trends in Ocean Sensing: From Exquisite Platforms to Distributed Maritime Networks

The nature of maritime sensing is changing rapidly. Advances in low-cost sensors, AI, communications, autonomy, and commercial manufacturing are enabling a transition from a handful of highly capable systems to large-scale networks of inexpensive, intelligent sensing platforms.

Drawing on recent engagements with NATO, defense organizations, industry, and international technology conferences, this talk examines the technical and operational trends shaping the next generation of ocean sensing. Topics include distributed sensing, edge AI, autonomous systems, persistent maritime surveillance, and the implications of the growing emphasis on "small, cheap, and many."

Date: July 8, 2026, Wednesday

Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm (PDT)

Location: Quantum Brewing (5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116, San Diego, CA 92123)

Click here to register.