Tuesday, October 28

BLITZ Conference 2025: Navigating Change, Seizing Opportunity

By Gavin Robinson

Get ready for BLITZ Conference 2025 where we'll tackle how to navigate change and grab hold of new opportunities - it's gonna be epic!

Date and time

Location

Hilton Garden Inn Bangor

250 Haskell Road Bangor, ME 04401

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and networking

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kick off the day with a welcome from UpStart Maine, setting the tone for a day of inspiration and connection. Keynote speaker: James Beaupre, Devil’s Half Acre, Big Gig Winner/ Upstart Board Member

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Panel: “Pricing in Flux: Navigating Volatility in a Shifting Economy”

Discover how Maine business leaders are tackling pricing challenges and seizing opportunities to stay competitive in a changing economy: Hugh Stevens has over 30 years of private sector experience an...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking Break

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Panel: “Opportunities in Plain Sight: Innovation Amid Disruption”

Explore how innovators are uncovering hidden opportunities and turning overlooked challenges into engines of growth: Abigail Naana Osei is an Investment Officer with Maine Technology Institute, suppo...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop: Group Brainstorm: “Where’s the Shift?”

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel: “Say It So They Get It: Communicating What You’re Really Worth”

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshop: Value Statement

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking Break

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Travel to Big Gig at Mason's in Brewer

Good to know

Highlights

8 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Career

Ready to lead through uncertainty and come out ahead? Join us at BLITZ Conference 2025 for a full day of actionable insights, expert panels, and connection with Maine’s boldest business minds. Whether you're scaling your business, seeking investment, or have a business idea—this is the room to be in. One day. Endless opportunity.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Gold sponsor: Maine Technology Institute

Silver sponsor: City of Bangor

Marketing sponsor: Joy Sinclair Marketing

After the conference, make your way to Big Gig, the high-energy pitch competition where tomorrow’s big ideas take center stage.

**Please note: A BLITZ ticket does not include entry to Big Gig. Be sure to register separately for that event. Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-gig-entrepreneur-pitch-off-at-masons-brewing-co-oct-25-tickets-1689447044589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Organized by

Gavin Robinson

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