Cheers Oceaneers! Feb: DWE - DeepWater Exploration

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CHEERS OCEANEERS! February 17th 2026
Our main presenter this month is DWE - DeepWater Exploration Inc.
In this presentation, Jake Johnson from DeepWater Exploration (DWE) breaks down how subsea vision serves as the "pickaxe" of the modern maritime gold rush. As vessel manufacturers race for major contracts, DWE provides the essential hardware and tools required to enable the new era of autonomous fleets. The presentation will cover:

• Vision Gap: Analyzing the industry shift from 2000s-era ROVs to today's AI-driven, rapid-deployment swarms, and why traditional vision hardware has become a bottleneck.
• Startup Journey: How DWE scaled from apartment-based prototyping to supporting 600+ organizations globally.
• USB Advantage: An overview of DWE's optics and vision systems which enable higher camera density and better mission endurance.
• Real-World Impact: Case studies across commercial, defense, and scientific sectors.
• Future of Integration: A first look at the explore3D Stereo and DWE SDK for deploying advanced vision capabilities and intelligent subsea perception.

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Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).
Please join us for the main presentation and also plenty of time for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more. No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS. Everyone is invited.
This month, we will be at Quantum Brewing again, a cool science-themed brewery founded by a biochemist.
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the brewery.
Please grab a bite from a nearby restaurant, which is okay to bring into the brewery per the owner.
The food and drinks are not being funded by the hosts. Please open your own tab.
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Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).

Please join us for the main presentation and also plenty of time for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more. No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS. Everyone is invited!

When:
2nd Wednesdays
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Where:
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd #116
San Diego, CA 92123
Cost:
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the bar (beer and non-alcohol options avail).
Please note, there are numerous tasty restaurants next to Quantum (e.g., Anny's Burger, Chinese, Pho, Taco shop, Lao, Filippis) and there is no problem bringing your food in (some places will even walk it over).

Agenda:
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements.
6:20pm: Main Presentation
6:40pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like -ocean-related, of course (Examples: employers presenting opportunities for employment, job seekers presenting a quick bio, internship program opportunities, promoting other events, seeking funding, “show and tell” of any cool technology you are working on, etc.)
7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.

RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537214