Gulf Coast Community Resilience and Emerging Blue Technology Development

Deep Blue Academy and Cleantech Open NOLA 2026 invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and networking on emerging technology, policy innovations and community resilience on the Gulf Coast. An expert panel will discuss the region’s potential for global thought leadership in Blue Economy development.

The panel discussion will highlight key promising technology solution sets, innovative policies, and emerging sectors related to our regional “Innovation Ecosystem”, including the role of local research institutions, startup support systems, talent attraction, and sustainable development initiatives.

Deep Blue Academy and The Cleantech Open are proudly collaborating as GCxN Channel Partner Strategic Award winners for the Shell GameChanger Accelerator to host New Orleans’ first climate and clean energy focused startup accelerator program. Learn more about CTO NOLA 2026 and join us for our upcoming events showcasing the 2026 cohort of regional startup talent.