When and where do the SF Blue Tech happy hour events take place?

Events are held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the South Beach Yacht Club, located at 899 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.

What is the cost of attending the event?

Admission is $20.00 per person, which includes access to the networking event and speaker presentation. Pre-registration is required.

What are the parking and transit options available?

Parking options include street metered parking and nearby pay lots. For public transit, take the Muni N-Judah to 2nd & King, take Caltrain to the 4th & King station (a 10-minute walk), take a ferry from Alameda/Oakland, Vallejo, or Larkspur, or use the Bay Wheels bikeshare station at 2nd & King.

Who is eligible to attend SF Blue Tech networking events?

The gatherings welcome individuals employed within or aligned to the blue tech industry, including ocean science students and educators, coastal and estuary professionals, philanthropic and investment stewards, marine tech startups, sailors, maritime trade members, non-profits, youth groups, and members of the media.

Is registration required and are there any event policies?

Pre-registration is required, and all guests are asked to adhere to the community's pitch-free policy, which discourages pitching and selling products, services, memberships and competing events.

What food and beverage options are available at the venue?

In addition to a full bar (no-host), affordable a la carte dinner options are available. Please note that the venue operates on credit cards only.

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SF Blue Tech events and happy hours bring together climate, ocean and coastal stewards looking to learn, network and share ideas that inspire action to help our planet, ocean and waterways.

We welcome guests employed within, or aligned to, the blue tech industry, such as coastal and estuary professionals, ocean science students and educators, oceanographers, ocean AI and machine learning experts, sailors and maritime tradesmen, NGO staff, civic leaders and citizens, plus philanthropic and investment stewards.

blue economy networking and education

Since 2023, we have hosted ocean economy speakers and topics such as:

Port of SF Blue Economy Initiative
Wildtype cell-based seafood
2026 Submersibles Showcase
CeNCOOS ocean data platform
NOAA derelict and abandoned boats program
SOFAR Ocean marine data, sensors, analytics
Stad Amsterdam Blue Tech Leader Summit
CalWave ocean energy tech
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
California Coastal Commission annual cleanup
Maritime shipping carbon and methane reduction
Polar Positive Arctic exploration and whales
LIDAR underwater imaging
Ocean biomimicry

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SF Blue Tech happy hour networking at South Beach Yacht Club: members of SFBT and South Beach Yacht Club, plus the director of San Francisco Environmental Department.

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We assist one another other develop and advance ocean technologies, plus support and implement technologies to restore and regenerate San Francisco Bay and the ocean.

We welcome businesses, organizations and individuals who can aid our member companies secure grant, loan, financing and investment for business growth.

our guests come from these industries:

ocean science education and learning
ocean, coastal, estuary verticals
ocean and marine startups
mariculture, fisheries, seaweed
marine carbon dioxide removal
robotics, submersibles
sailing and shipping trades
non-profit and youth groups
philanthropy and investment
media, government, civic leadership

International Visitors Welcome

If you are visiting SF Bay Area area and work in blue tech, the ocean economy or climate tech, we invite you to register and attend.

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SF blue tech is indebted to community organizations that not only recognize the importance of local waterways and coastlines, but who also act. We are grateful to the board of directors and members of south beach yacht club for permitting us to host events at the club.

Located mid-city in the heart of san francisco’s emerging blue economy zone, this second-floor venue boasts one of the best views and a relaxed vibe, loft-like space that overlooks south beach harbor. Established in 1988, the club is home to more than 500 mariner members–making it the second-largest yacht club in the city. South Beach Yacht Club is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt nonprofit organization created to promote social welfare, civic betterment and community advocacy.

year-round racing program
youth sailing
reciprocal yacht club privileges
social and holiday events
harbor parking lot access
full bar and kitchen

899 2nd street
second level
san francisco, ca 94107

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