2026 BECAP Summit

Rising Tides in the Deep Blue Decade: Building the Workforce Ecosystems of Tomorrow

Pre-summit activity and AltaSea tour: March 24, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m.
Reception: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: AltaSea Campus

Summit: March 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles Harbor College

Event Description

Join leaders from higher education, industry, research institutions, and community organizations for a two-day convening dedicated to shaping California’s Blue Economy and Climate Action workforce of the future. The Blue Economy and Climate Action Pathways (BECAP) Summit brings together statewide partners to accelerate innovation, expand career pathways, and build the interdisciplinary ecosystems needed for a resilient, sustainable coastal future.

This year’s Summit begins with an immersive pre-summit experience at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, one of the world’s most iconic hubs for ocean innovation. Participants will engage in a guided tour, meet blue-tech innovators, and connect with partners advancing regenerative aquaculture, clean marine energy, robotics, conservation, and the broader sustainable ocean economy.

The full-day summit at Los Angeles Harbor College will feature keynote speakers, a fireside chat, a leadership panel, and breakout sessions aligned with the four BECAP consortia pillars, Regenerative Aquaculture & Aquaponics, Blue Technology & Robotics, Clean Marine Renewable Energy, and Ecosystem Conservation & Restoration, alongside cross-sector workforce development strategies designed to strengthen California’s future workforce in the Deep Blue Decade.