AltaSea Open House: Blue Robotics - Building the future of Marine Robotics!

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.

Join us for AltaSea’s final Open House of the year as we explore the future of ocean technology and innovation. This special edition will spotlight Blue Robotics, a pioneer in accessible underwater robotics, and feature a keynote by Founder and CEO Rusty Jehangir.

Learn how cutting-edge marine tech is transforming how we explore and protect our oceans — from autonomous vehicles to affordable underwater thrusters. Whether you're an ocean enthusiast, student, educator, or just curious about the blue economy, this event is for you!

🌊 Featured Speaker: Rusty Jehangir – Founder & CEO of Blue Robotics

After earning degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and attending USC, Rusty Jehangir set out to build a solar-powered surfboard to autonomously cross the Pacific. When he couldn’t find affordable thrusters, he built his own — and then built Blue Robotics, a company that now employs nearly 70 people and supports ocean exploration across the globe.

Rusty will share his journey from a student with an ambitious idea to a tech entrepreneur revolutionizing access to marine robotics.

🎓 Career Development Day for High School Students

Calling all future innovators! AltaSea invites high school students to connect directly with start-up founders, scientists, and marine engineers during our Career Development Day. This is your opportunity to:

• Explore exciting career paths in ocean tech and sustainability
• Get one-on-one advice from professionals
• Start building a network that can help launch your future

This open house is more than a behind-the-scenes look at marine innovation — it’s a chance to get inspired, get connected, and get involved.

⚙️ About Blue Robotics

Blue Robotics makes affordable, high-performance marine components — like thrusters, controllers, and sensors — that power a new wave of ocean exploration. Their mission: make the ocean accessible to everyone.

RSVP now to be part of this exciting day of discovery, networking, and inspiration at AltaSea!

Who Should Attend?

• Innovators and entrepreneurs in tech or sustainability
• Environmental science and marine biology students
• Workforce development professionals
• Curious community members eager to learn more!

Click Reserve a Spot to RSVP! Space is limited, and light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders at the forefront of AI and the ocean economy.

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is a leader in the blue economy that strives towards sustainable and responsible use of ocean resources to promote economic growth, improve livelihoods, and ensure the health of ocean ecosystems to address environmental and social challenges within our communities.

Delve into science, technology, engineering, business, and the ocean

This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about ocean-based careers that turn to the ocean to develop solutions for some of the planet’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security.

Our local ocean-focused and community-based organizations will be available for guests to speak with. Check back — we will announce this month's on-site exhibiting partners soon!

If you would like to start volunteering for AltaSea, you can register for this open house and other education and community engagement events by going to our Volunteer Opportunities webpage.