All Upcoming Events

Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) Annual Gala

📍 197 Old River Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865

AUGUST 28
$160 per person

RIBBA’s celebrates it’s “Sweet 16th” on Friday, August 28, 2026.  16 years of empowering Rhode Island’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. As a proud supporter, Polaris MEP is honored to be part of this premier black-tie fundraising event bringing together more than 500 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community stakeholders for an evening of celebration, […]

BlueTIDE 2026

📍 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, 02840

AUGUST 27
Thursday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM

BlueTIDE 2026, our eagerly awaited annual Technology In-Water Demonstration Event, is set to take place on August 27th at Sail Newport.

Webinar – Value Stream Mapping with Polaris Experts

📍 Virtual

AUGUST 25
Tuesday, 8:00am - 9:30am No Cost

Webinar – Value Stream Mapping with Expert Panelists

Industry Voices: Shaping Rhode Island’s Welding Workforce with CCRI and Polaris MEP

📍 CCRI's Knight Campus

AUGUST 19
Wednesday, 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Rhode Island manufacturers know better than anyone what today’s welding workforce needs. That’s why Polaris MEP, CCRI, and Senesco Marine are bringing industry together to review and help shape a new welding training program before it’s launched.

Surface Finishing & 3D Post-Processing Training Workshops

📍 North Kingstown

AUGUST 13
Thrusday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM $400

Bel Air announces the opportunity for you to learn everything from A to Z about mass surface finishing techniques and equipment.

Webinar – Executive Level Leadership with Lazarus LLC

📍 Virtual

JULY 29
Wednesday, 8:00am - 9:30am No Cost

Webinar – Executive Level Leadership with Lazarus LLC

Tool Honing Seminar – Edge Preparation & PVD Coating Polishing

📍 North Kingstown

JULY 23
Thursday, 9:00AM to 3:00PM $400

Bel Air Finishing is pleased to offer a hands-on workshop on tool honing. This workshop will cover the basics of tool honing, including:

Hands-Off Robotic Welding | Powered by Hirebotics x RBTX

📍 East Providence

JULY 21

Beyond welding, explore live automation solutions at the igus Robotics Campus Customer Test Area — including palletizing, machine tending, pick and place, and more. Automation experts will be on hand for one-on-one conversations about your specific application.

Virtual Lunch & Learn – AI Program Management Solutions with Vertikal6

📍 Virtual

JULY 15
Wednesday, 12:00PM to 1:30PM No Cost

From AI Curiosity to AI Clarity: a practical webinar exploring how manufacturers can successfully implement AI initiatives while minimizing risk and maximizing return on investment.