When is Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW?

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 11:00 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Where is Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW held?

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW takes place at San Francisco.

How much does Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW cost?

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

Who is organising Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW?

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW is organised by Obvious Ventures. You can find more of their events on Rifio.

How do I register for Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW?

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How long is Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW?

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, from 11:00 PM to 1:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles).

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW

Name: Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW
Start: 2026-04-23T23:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-24T01:30:00+00:00

About this event

90% of global trade moves by ship — yet maritime remains one of the hardest sectors to modernize. Legacy vessels, opaque operations, extreme environments, and fragmented infrastructure have slowed both decarbonization and digitization.

That’s changing. A new generation of founders is rebuilding the maritime stack from the battery module to the hull to the autonomous control system — accelerating the shift toward cleaner, more intelligent ocean infrastructure.

Join Obvious Ventures and Propeller Ventures during SF Climate Week for a conversation with leaders transforming how we power, move, and operate at sea.

Featured Speakers:

Nelson Mills, CEO, Vatn Systems | Developing autonomous underwater vehicles for defense, sensing, and maritime operationsSampriti Bhattacharyya, Founder & CEO, Navier | Building general marine vessel platforms that enable scalable maritime solutions for commercial and defense useSteven Henderson, Co-Founder & CEO, Fleetzero | Building modular battery systems to electrify long-haul cargo shipping

Moderated by: Caitlin Hardy, Founder and Managing Director, Ness Sea Consulting.

The Run:

4:00 PM | Arrival & Check-in4:30 PM | Panel Discussion 5:00 PM | Happy Hour & Networking

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This event is part of a 3-part series hosted by Obvious Ventures during SF Climate Week 2026, exploring how autonomy and electrification converge to bring us an abundant, cleaner future:

April 20: Autonomy in FlightApril 22: Autonomy on WheelsApril 23: Autonomy at Sea

Space is limited so please only RSVP if you intend to join. Priority will be given to founders, operators, and investors in the climate and autonomy space.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

Special thank you to Orrick for sponsoring the event series.

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About Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW in San Francisco

Autonomy at Sea: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW is a free independent taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at San Francisco. This independent is organised by Obvious Ventures. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.