September 25, 2026
A NEWPORT ESCAPE, CURATED FOR UPSIDE Investor Early Bird Registration begins 6/15/2026
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ABOUT THE EVENT

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Newport is more than a getaway—it’s where great ideas find the right room. Curated Startups. Real traction. Opportunities, from day one.

25 September 2026
7:30 am - 5:00pm
The Newport Wyndham Hotel
240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842, USA

Connecting Visionaries Fueling Innovation

Welcome to beautiful Newport, where capital meets innovation. Today, we gather with a clear mission: to connect great investors with bold entrepreneurs, those with real, ready-to-go ideas that can spark meaningful change.

With guests joining us from around the world, from Paris to Puerto Rico, this event celebrates the powerful tradition of American innovation, built on the fusion of creativity and capital.

EVENT AGENDA

OUR AGENDA

Thursday September 24th, 2026

1:00 – 4:00 Inaugural Newport Investor Summit Regatta (Investors Only)

6:00 – 8:00 Opening Reception (Investors, Startups, Speakers and Sponsors Only)

Friday September 25, 2026

7:30 – 9:00 Check In, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 – 9:30 Event Opening & Keynote
9:40 – 11:10 HLS Pitches
11:10 – 11:40 Networking Break and Presenter’s Tables
11:40 – 12:10 Investor Trends Presentation
12:15 –1:15 Luncheon
1:15 – 2:45 Ocean Tech/Dual Use Pitch Sessions
2:45 – 3:15 Networking Break and Presenter’s Tables
3:15 – 4:30 Showcase Pitch Presentations
4:30 – 5:00 Networking Break and Presenter’s Tables
5:00 – 6:00 Cocktail Reception

EVENT AGENDA
OUR AGENDA
Sept 25th, 2026
7.30 - 9.00 AM

Check In, Breakfast and Networking – Oyster Lounge

9.00 - 9.20 AM

Event Opening & Keynote – Eventide (2nd Floor)

9.30 -11.10 AM

HLS Pitch Sessions

11.10 - 11.30 AM

Break

11.30 - 12.00 AM

Investor Trends Panel Discussion

12.00 - 1.00 PM

Luncheon​

1.00 - 2.40 PM

Blue Tech/Dual Use Pitch Sessions

2.40 - 3.00 PM

Break

3.00 - 4.40 PM

Showcase Pitch Presentations

4.40 - 4.50 PM

Closing Remarks

5.00 - 6.00 PM

Cocktail Reception

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Health & Life
Science Pitches
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last year’s investors in attendance

EVENT SPEAKERS

Meet our Amazing Speakers for this Event

James Buescher-Maritime Anduril Industries
James Buescher
General Manager, Maritime US Anduril Industries
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Jinane Abounadi
Executive Director - MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund
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Tim Welter
Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Aidan Petrie
Aidan Petrie
Founder & Chairman of the Board, NEMIC
Alissa Peterson
Alissa Peterson
Founder & CEO, SeaAhead
Annette Tonti
Annette Tonti
Managing Director, RIHub
Arnell Milhouse
Arnell Milhouse
Co-Founder and DOA Member, yc0n1c
David Hemenway
David Hemenway
Host of the Angel Nest Podcast and Member, New York Angels
Erik Brine
Erik Brine
Strategic Advisor, 401 Tech Bridge, Deputy Commander 514th Air Mobility Wing, Entrepreneur
Erin Donovan Boyle
Erin Donovan Boyle
President & CEO, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Ian Levine
Ian Levine
Manging Director, Launchpad Ventures
Katherine Putnam
Katherine Putnam
Managing Director, Golden Seeds
Patrice Milos
Patrice Milos
RI Life Science Hub and RIBio Board member, Entrepreneur
Sandy Wollman
Sandy Wollman
Director, Syndication Task Force, Angel Capital Association & Co-Founder and Managing Director, Westchester Angels
Justin Sirotin
Justin Sirotin
Founder, Octo Product Development. Faculty RISD
Sponsor
“The Newport Investor Summit was the best conference I ever attended!”
Investor
“Great event! One of the best investor conferences I have attended.”
Partner
“What a great event today! I was really impressed by the quality of the startups, number of investors, etc.”
Rhode Island Startup
“Congratulations Annette, you and the RIHub are really making a difference!”
Sponsor
"Your vision fully realized makes us all proud of our Rhode Island Innovation Ecosystem!"
Out of State Startup
"It is incredible to see Rhode Island staking its claim as a hub for New England entrepreneurship."
Investor
Just wanted to say what a fabulous event the Summit was. Had amazing chats and made great connections. Looking forward to next year’s already!
Sponsor
"RIHub with Annette Tonti and Pat Sabatino put on a slam dunk Newport Investor Summit. Great connections and worldclass advice for founders."
Attendee
"The Newport Investment Summit was a significant event, fostering innovation and collaboration. It's impressive to see such strong support from local leaders and entrepreneurs."
Sponsor
"It was a great event. I am impressed by how many people attended and the quality of attendees!! Great job! "
Sponsor
"Loved this. We had a blast nice. Super nice job!!"
Sponsor
"YOU DID IT! Achieving a vision and making it happen. So proud to have played a part in the event."
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Join top investors, innovators, and industry leaders at the Newport Investor Summit on September 25th, 2026, in Middletown, Rhode Island.

Contact Info
Mon - Fri : 8h - 16h
NewportInvestor@RIHUB.org
Venue Address
The Newport Wyndham Hotel
240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842, USA