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08:30
  1. 30 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    Starting a company is never easy, but it is possible with the right tools. What are the key metrics for a successful start-up? Why do you need an actionable plan to grow your business? How should you communicate your vision to investors, customers, and challengers? We all like a good story. But beyond the success, what we want to hear is the raw and honest truth lying behind the business and the product and be inspired by it.

    You'll learn why and how they got started, how they established their business and scaled it, and how they run their venture today, profitably.

    Honesty is key in that process because no one goes from “zero to hero” without breaking a sweat. You will have the opportunity to pick his brain on his venture in the ocean space, understand and tackle the challenges, and celebrate the ultimate triumphs.

  2. 30 mins
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • Although there are no “unicorns” in this space (yet), the blue economyis definitely a good investment for multiple reasons
    • Breakdown of different examples of ROI
    • Where will the next disruptive innovations from the ocean come from?
09:00
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    “If you could start over, what would you do differently?”
    If starting a profitable and sustainable business were as easy as 1-2-3 wouldn’t everyone do it? Being an entrepreneur requires being comfortable with the uncomfortable.

    Yet time and time again we come across entrepreneurs who struggle with the same problems that others have faced before them.
    Get valuable tips and feedback that will help you to better position your vision, product, or service, and look into problem-solving techniques (how much to raise, understanding corporates’ and investors' expectations, and more).

    Meet and engage with like-minded peers who have been there and will help you to successfully build, grow and scale your business
  2. 60 mins
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • What is ocean/ blue economy innovation and why is it worth investing in? 
    • What role do (Impact) investors play in blue/ ocean innovation ecosystem. 
    • Sustainable Ocean Finance; What does this mean and why is it so important. 
    • Ocean Finance: Financing the Transition to a Sustainable Ocean Economy
    • Where is innovation leading to investable ocean-related opportunity?
  3. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRIGHT TIDE

    Part 1 – THE WHAT

    • What are the legal implications and requirements?
    • What are the current barriers to scalability?
       

    Part 2 - MONITOR IT

    • What are the technological opportunities for measuring and monitoring blue carbon?
    • What are the standards and mechanisms for assessing blue carbon?
10:00
  1. NETWORKING BREAK
    60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
11:00
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    Who first, then what. You may have heard that culture, values, and teamwork are what’s critical to success. However, they won’t help you much if you don’t have the right people on your team. As it turns out, the “who” factor is often more important than everything else combined.

    When facing uncertainty, your best "strategy" is to have a crew who can adapt and perform brilliantly no matter what comes next.

    • When, How, and Who do you hire first?
    • Attitude over skills: How to create a strong team culture?
    • Do you have the right culture and mindset to help you achieve your ultimate goals?
    • Remotely better than ever? Today career and business potential are not limited by the boundaries of walls and start-ups with remote teams have experienced a high success rate. How to do it right?
  2. 60 mins
    • INVESTOR DAY

    What are the current trends and opportunities in the ocean innovation space?
    When it comes to investing in blue projects here are some of the aspects one needs to consider: 

    • Have you identified innovative ocean finance solutions? 
    • How do you pick the right (sea) horse)?
    • What do you need to look for when investing in ocean innovation?
    • Some of the verticals and sectors in the blue economy are more "investable" - why? (blue food, ocean data, aquaculture...
       

    Hear from different investor perspectives on where and why they invested in certain sectors and types of start-ups related directly or indirectly to a sustainable ocean economy. 

  3. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY BRIGHT TIDE

    Part 3 - FINANCE IT

    • Investing in high-quality carbon projects
    • Collaboration is key to opening access to the international market
12:00
  1. NETWORKING LUNCH
    90 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
13:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    As people seek to manage marine resources in a sustainable way, they need tools to better understand these complex systems. Innovations in ocean technology can help make such tools a reality — by improving understanding of ocean health and ecosystems; measuring changes in the climate system at sea; monitoring the changing pressures on marine species; and enhancing understanding of ocean resources and how we use them.

    Strategic innovation is about bringing measurable solutions to your business and creating ideas that will leave a lasting impact and make things better for our ocean (and be profitable for your business).

    Learn how you can incentivize and ride the wave of innovative practices leading towards sustainable goals and objectives in order to achieve success in your business.

  2. 60 mins
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • Corporate Investing and Venture Capital for Ocean Sustainable Development
    • Ocean Impact Investing and the Growing Ocean Funds Community
    • Philanthropic Investment and the Blue Economy
    • Family Office Financing for Ocean Health and Sustainability
    • The Role of Banks in Ocean Sustainable Development
    • Blended Finance and Blue Finance
  3. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    This is why Seaweed startup investments have doubled since 2021

     

14:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
    • INVESTOR DAY
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
15:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    A sustainable ocean economy requires a shift in how we think about the ocean and its resources. Sustainability isn’t just a fad or a trend, it’s becoming an integral part of how business gets done. Many companies are embracing sustainability as a successful strategy for growth, but how does sustainability mesh with profitability?
    The common misconception is that by focusing on expensive green initiatives, profit takes a back seat.

    How can you achieve both? How do you make sure you are not falling into the greenwashing nets?

    How do you create a sustainable ocean economy, with products and services that customers want, in a way that aligns with your values.
    In that session, we’ll show you how to build a business model around an idea with growth potential, plus ensure that you’re profitable by leveraging partnerships along the way.

  2. 60 mins
    • INVESTOR DAY

    A diverse mix of investors on stage will share their thoughts on why they invested in a certain company or entrepreneur or why the deal fell through, sometimes even at the last minute. 

    • What are the challenges and opportunities in investing in early stage startups in ocean innovation. 
    • How to minimize the risks and maximize opportunities.
    • The Do’s and Don’ts when financing ocean innovation
    • How to prepare for challenging times in funding?
  3. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    “Regenerative ocean farming is trending, but can it be a successful business model?”

    Although aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest-growing food industries, concerns remain that it’s being spurred on at the expense of the environment. But the tide is changing: the industry is beginning to shift towards sustainable practices. Specifically, they point to regenerative ocean farming (growing seaweed and shellfish in underwater coastal gardens as a way of meeting the growing demand for seafood while protecting the environment).

    This workshop aims to explore the potential of regenerative ocean farming as a profitable and sustainable business model. We will bring together experts from the fields of aquaculture, ocean conservation, and business to discuss the latest developments in this emerging industry.

    • Sustainable aquaculture & harvesting 

    • Alternative protein

16:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    How International Ocean Law & Policy could be (and should be) used to support and secure your business development in the ocean sector?

    Defining your company’s sustainable development goals is crucial to ensure a viable business and it is fundamental to understand international law as a business advantage when it comes to developing your strategy and positioning your product in front of potential partners and investors.

    What are the main challenges and opportunities that are associated with international law in the maritime sector?
    Join us for this insightful fire chat presented by legal experts who will guide you through the complex field of international law applied in the blue economy, and assist you to better take into consideration the legal issues arising from sea activities, access or use of marine resources, and marine protection.

09:00
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    Getting your company’s culture right is an important step to nailing your business strategy and includes your leadership style, the mission and ethic of your business, the workplace environment you are providing, and the goals and expectations you are communicating to your team.

    • What do you want your venture to be known for?
    • How do you measure success and how do you position it in front of potential investors?
    • Going forward, how do you want to translate your company goals into tangible action?
       

    While the questions are many, your core values should never be floating around with these unknowns.  Adopt a "less is more" strategy: by prioritizing your top goal or priority, you can create a company culture that provides a framework for decision-making and actions and avoids distractions, overcomplicating products/solutions, or misaligned goals.

    Join this immersive discussion to understand how your company culture will help you to settle and scale your business efficiently and secure the right partners for your journey.

  2. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUESPRING ENERGY AND DUTCH ENERGY WATER ASSOCIATION (EWA) 

    How do you build a successful ocean renewable energy tech business? 
    Are you an ocean renewable energy tech developer looking at scaling up?
    Here are some of the lessons we learned: technology, testing, team, time & finance

     

10:00
  1. NETWORKING BREAK
    60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
11:00
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    “When you need to innovate, you need collaboration.”
    In the blue economy, collaboration is instrumental in making a real impact and breaking the silos within entities sharing similar visions and objectives. Successful collaborations can also come with their own set of challenges and you may battle to find the right partners to bring on board and fit your startup/company culture.

    However, successful collaborations are crucial to creating measurable and scalable impact and you should engage with like-minded peers, share best practices and leverage your respective strengths to achieve greater results and ROI.
    Learn how a regional value chain is built to foster innovation: what is the right approach to support start-ups?

    Engage a dialogue with key experts, incubators, and accelerators and learn the truth about partnering with a corporation and the requirements to make it a successful venture.

  2. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUESPRING ENERGY

    WHY AND WHERE YOU SHOULD INVEST IN OCEAN ENERGY?

    • Zoom on the potential offshore renewable energy technologies: Everything you need to know from wave, offshore solar, tidal, floating wind, Salinity Gradient Power, energy storage & financing bodies

    • New financing models: how can the growth of offshore wind farm development also help to accelerate the implementation of ocean restoration 

     

12:00
  1. NETWORKING LUNCH
    90 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
13:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    Do you want to grow an ocean-related business, but find yourself struggling to secure the funding you need?

    Most businesses require funding to get off the ground, which can be difficult for new businesses and startups. Investors are often hesitant to invest in a new company, especially when they are unsure of how the market will respond. When finding investors and financing to grow your business in the ocean space here’s what you need to know.
    You don’t have to be a unicorn. Investors are often and usually looking for sustainable and profitable businesses.
    This panel will  provide valuable insights, strategies and tips to help ocean entrepreneurs succeed in the competitive world of funding,  including the use of crowdfunding, working with venture capitalists, raising seed funds, finding angel investors, raising Series A rounds,  and more.

    Learn about the Do’s and Don’ts of seed fundaring, and the secrets to win and leverage top-notch panel investors to back up your startups.

  2. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    "Navigating the Digital Transformation of the Blue Economy"

    Through the use of digital technologies such as big data analytics, satellite imaging, and IoT sensors, ocean-based industries have the potential to become more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. Digitalisation can help us better understand and manage ocean ecosystems, enhance the safety and efficiency of maritime activities, and create new economic opportunities.

    This workshop will provide a forum for experts and stakeholders to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the blue economy. 

    • Blue Bio Tech

    • Underwater robotics

    • Blue Pharma

14:30
  1. NETWORKING BREAK
    60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM
  2. NETWORKING BREAK
    60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS
15:30
  1. 60 mins
    • FOUNDERS PROGRAM

    Are you a startup or a scale-up looking to expand beyond your home market? Are you seeking new growth opportunities and a competitive edge in the industry? If so, international expansion may be the key to achieving your goals. But how do you make it work?

    Expanding globally can bring many benefits, including access to new customers, diversification of risk, and a competitive advantage. However, international expansion also presents significant challenges, including cultural differences or regulatory hurdles.

    Our expert will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand why going global matters and how to make it work for your business (find the right timing, the right market, the right partner).

  2. 60 mins
    • INDUSTRY FOCUS

    "Why shipping is not a top polluter, but rather a top contributor to the Blue Economy: Collaboration, Innovation, and Opportunities Ahead for Sustainable shipping"
    Is sustainable shipping the wave of the future?
    Today, the global shipping industry represents 90% of global trade but also contributes significantly to climate change.
    As a result, there is a growing need for sustainable shipping solutions that are environmentally friendly,
    economically viable, and socially responsible. How are shipping companies, ports, fuel producers, and cargo owners navigating the journey?

    Speakers will discuss the current state of sustainable shipping and its role in the blue economy, the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and the innovative solutions being developed to address these challenges.

    • Alternative fuels
    • Achieving zero-carbon shipping
    • The need for impactful ESG Strategies from all stakeholders and throughout supply chains
    • Ports developments