october 6
submersibles
- SF Blue Tech Monthly Happy Hour
- Topic: Submersibles, underwater autonomous vessels, AUVs, robotics
- Speaker: Ulysses COO Colm O’Brien
- Date: October 6
- Location: South Beach Yacht Club, 899 Second Street, second level, San Francisco
- Time: 5:30PM – 8:00PM
- Price: $15/20
- Audience: Marine tech startups, sailors, maritime trade and non-profits, ocean science students and educators, coastal and estuary, investors
happy hour with the ocean company
Colm O’Brien, co-founder and COO, Ulysses
$15
$20 starting sept 28
colm o’brien
Colm leads the systems, teams and operations that enable Ulysses to execute globally. He is responsible for ensuring the integrity of Ulysses product builds, deploys and operations within demanding ocean environments.
Prior to Ulysses, Colm worked in aerodynamics and performance engineering at Red Bull Racing Formula 1, contributing to development of two world championship vehicles.
october happy hour 2026
date
Ocean tech events happen on the second thursday of the month.
time
Happy hour events run from 5:30pm to 8pm.
The club may stay open later on some nights.
venue
899 Second Street
San Francisco, 94107.
Building is north of sf giants stadium.
bar
Full bar.
Credit cards only.
menu
Affordable a la carte dinner options available at most events.
Credit cards only.
arrive
Muni: N-Judah to 2nd & King
Caltrain: 4th & King station, 10 min walk
Ferry: from Alameda/Oakland, Vallejo, Larkspur
Bikeshare: Bay Wheels station at 2nd & King
Parking: street metered and pay lots nearby
blue economy education and networking
SF blue tech events and happy hours bring together ocean and coastal stewards, plus civic leaders, who seek to learn, network and share ideas that inspire action and helps san francisco bay, our ocean and the planet. Individuals employed within, or aligned to, the blue tech industry are welcome:
- ocean science students and educators
- coastal and estuary professionals
- philanthropic and investment stewards
- ocean and marine tech startups
- non-profit and youth groups
- members of the media
Ocean and climate tech events in san francisco happen on the second thursday of each month, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at south beach yacht club. Our happy hour networking meetups feature one or more industry speakers, a modestly priced meal deal and no-host bar.
Pre-registration is required. All guests are asked to adhere to our pitch-free policy.
Visiting SF Bay Area area and work in blue tech, climate tech or the ocean economy?
We invite you to join us.
event venue
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.
- year-round racing program
- youth sailing
- reciprocal yacht club privileges
- social and holiday events
- harbor parking lot access
