# UTIC and BVF Convene Undersea Defense Forum

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) and Blue Venture Forum (BVF) held their second annual Defense Investment Forum, bringing government, industry, startups, and investors together to discuss undersea and maritime defense priorities. Topics included accelerating acquisition, submarine shipbuilding, fleet innovation, and workforce development. The event announced no solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement deadline, but it gives contractors a view of priorities and a venue for engagement with Navy acquisition stakeholders and investors.

- The discussions point to interest in faster acquisition and innovation across undersea and maritime defense, including submarine shipbuilding and fleet capabilities.
- Companies seeking to engage in this market can use UTIC Industry Days and future BVF events to connect with Navy acquisition stakeholders and investors; the forum itself did not create a direct bid opportunity.
- UTIC CEO Molly Donohue Magee emphasized collaboration: “Our presenters underscored the essential role of communication and collaboration in solving complex problems.”

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- U.S. Congress

### Key Quotes
> Our presenters underscored the essential role of communication and collaboration in solving complex problems.
> — Molly Donohue Magee, CEO

### Sources
- [UTIC And BVF Host Defense Investment Forum On Undersea Innovation](https://oceannews.com/news/defense/utic-and-bvf-host-defense-investment-forum-on-undersea-innovation) - Ocean News & Technology