CHEERS OCEANEERS! February 17th, 2026
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.
Date and Time
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- 5375 Kearny Villa Rd
- #116
- San Diego, California
- United States 92123
- Building: Quantum Brewing
- Starts 04 February 2026 08:00 PM UTC
- Ends 18 February 2026 06:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Jake Johnson of DeepWater Exploration (DWE)
Biography:
Jake Johnson is a Business Development Manager at DeepWater Exploration (DWE) in San Diego, where he supports the company’s global customer base in integrating low-cost, advanced USB subsea cameras for maritime autonomy applications. As a San Diego native (and die-hard Padres fan), Jake brings a grounded perspective shaped by the region’s thriving maritime ecosystem of naval operations, research institutes, and diverse oceanographic technology partners.
Agenda
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.
*For the open mic portion of the event, please observe a time-limit of 3 minutes maximum per person. If you want to give a longer presentation, please ask to be the main presenter for an upcoming monthly event.
7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.
RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.