INAUGURAL SUMMIT

MARCH 18, 2025 | EVENT RECAP & KEYNOTE VIDEOS COMING SOON

OUR SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

  • Dr. Angus Hervey

    Dr. Angus Hervey

    Economist, Journalist,
    Founder, Fix The News

  • Bryan Stubbs

    Bryan Stubbs

    Managing Director, Freshwater Innovation Fund

  • Craig McLean

    Craig McLean

    Retired, Assistant Administrator for Research, NOAA

  • Ed Cesare

    Board Member & Entrepreneur-in-Residence, SeaAhead

  • Ian Voparil

    Ian Voparil

    Founder, EnergyOcean LLC

  • Jason Kelly

    Jason Kelly

    Director, John H. Chafee Center for International Business
    Former Maritime Executive & Entrepreneur

  • Jean Aude

    Jean Aude

    Marine Development Manager, PMP, Alcatel Submarine Networks

  • Dr Joanna Post

    Head, Ocean Observations and Services Section, UNESCO Ocean

  • Larry Taylor

    Larry Taylor

    Co-founder, The Yield Lab Asia Pacific

  • Lee Silvestre

    Lee Silvestre

    NavalX Northeast Tech Bridge Coordinator

  • Mark Huang

    Mark Huang

    Strategic Advisor, Fathom Science

  • Peter Battisti

    Peter Battisti

    Executive Director, Future of Fish

  • Ravi Pappu

    Dr. Ravi Pappu

    CEO, Apeiron Labs

  • Terry McConnell

    Terry McConnell

    Decade Coordination Office Lead - Ocean Observing, UNESCO Ocean

  • Tino Chow

    Tino Chow

    Founder, Possibility Ocean
    CEO, Giant Shoulders

Session I

The Enemy We Share: Confronting the Chaos of Warming Oceans

This session explores how our shared enemy—climate volatility—can be tackled with better ocean data. We’ll discuss the key mindset shift that will unlock a quicker, deeper understanding to mitigating risk and capturing opportunities.

Keynote: Our Ocean – A Case for Optimism

Dr. Angus Hervey, Fix The News

Keynote: Adapting to a Shifting Political Landscape

Craig McLean, Retired, Assistant Administrator for Research, NOAA

Panel: How do We Get the Ocean Data that Benefits ocean-dependent businesses?

Ian Voparil, Founder, EnergyOcean (Moderator)
Mark Huang, Strategic Advisor, Fathom Science
Dr. Joanna Post, Head of GOOS
Jean Aude, Marine Development Manager, Alcatel

Session II

Turning Tides: Unlocking Data to TURN Risk into Opportunity

In this session, we dive into the insurance industry’s growing need for better near-shore data to assess and manage risk. As a growing consumer of ocean data, we’ll explore the business advantages it unlocks, the innovations needed to meet this rising demand, and the broader impact on coastal communities, conservation efforts, and business stakeholders.

Panel: How Does the Private Sector Leverage Bluetech Innovation for Business Advantage?

Terry McConnell, Decade Coordination Office Lead - Ocean Observing, UNESCO Ocean
Lee Silvestre, NavalX Northeast Tech Bridge Coordinator
Jason Kelly, Former Maritime Executive & Bluetech Entrepreneur
Ed Cesare, Board Member & Entrepreneur-in-Residence, SeaAhead

Keynote & Fireside Chat: The Role of Innovation Integrators in Accelerating Solutions

Peter Battisti, Executive Director, Future of Fish
Larry Taylor, Co-founder, The Yield Lab Asia Pacific

Session III

The Ocean of Tomorrow: Daring to Dream of Data-Driven Prosperity

This session challenges us to envision the possibilities when abundant, affordable ocean data powers innovations and markets. Rooted in actionable funding and investment strategies, we’ll explore how this future can unlock profitability and sustainability.

Keynote & Fireside Chat: Reimagining Ocean Data Businesses Around How Much Data Should Cost

Dr. Ravi Pappu, CEO, Apeiron Labs
Bryan Stubbs, Managing Director, Freshwater Innovation Fund

Keynote: The Future of Ocean Observation Beyond Governments and Research Institutes

Dr. Joanna Post, Head of GOOS