Wilmington Innovation Forum

Wilmington Innovation Forum: a monthly, one-hour program spotlighting the ideas, expertise, and research shaping our region’s future. Wilmington Innovation Forum will take place on the first Thursday of every month, with lunch provided.

Each session features a UNCW faculty member or community expert sharing a 35–40-minute talk on their area of expertise, whether in technology, science, business, or other fields, followed by a 20-minute interactive Q&A. At its core, the forum is about knowledge sharing and collaborative learning. It’s an opportunity to explore new ideas, gain fresh insights, and connect university and community partners in meaningful conversations that drive innovation and growth. 

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Upcoming Sessions:

July Wilmington Innovation Forum:

Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology & Education Center (MCARTEC)

Thursday, July 9 | noon - 1:00 p.m.

Speaker:  Dr. Ulku Clark

This session, join Dr. Clark, Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Director of the Center for Cyber Defense Education (CCDE).

Dr. Clark also serves as Principal Investigator of the Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology, and Education Center (MCARTEC), an interdisciplinary initiative focused on advancing cybersecurity research, workforce development, and operational resilience across the maritime transportation sector.

Learn About:

• The growing cybersecurity risks facing maritime transportation and supply chains.
• How MCARTEC is building partnerships between UNCW, industry, and government.
• Growing Wilmington's blue economy through workforce development and maritime technology leadership.

Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and students

Where: UNCW CIE

Cost: Free for CIE members, tenants, mentors, coworkers, and UNCW staff and faculty. $5.00 for non-CIE members.

July Registration Below!

If you have any questions, please contact CIE Program Manager, Lydia Thomas, at bjorklundl@uncw.edu.

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