UNOC Side Event: Advancing the Ocean Enterprise Within the Blue Economy

Date: Thursday 12 June, 1230 - 1330

Location: Scool Nice, Le Pin Hotel | 6 Rue Emmanuel Philibert, Nice, 06300 France

Description: A rapidly developing blue economy requires a globally connected ocean enterprise that provides critical ocean technology, measurements, and forecasts to drive positive economic benefits and expand employment opportunities. However, multiple technology and implementation challenges exist for observing and monitoring the ocean. Robust private sector engagement is essential in dismantling these barriers and identifying opportunities towards achieving a mature and vibrant ocean enterprise. How can public private partnerships accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and drive new commercial applications?

This event is a side event at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference.

Hosts: Marine Technology Society (MTS), Ocean Enterprise Initiative

Panelists: 

• Chris Ostrander, Moderator | CEO, Marine Technology Society (MTS)
• Larsen Mettler, Managing Director, Oceans | S2G Investments
• Julie Angus, Co-Founder and CEO | Open Ocean Robotics
• Jyotika Virmani, Executive Director | Schmidt Ocean Institute

RVSP is not necessary, however, if the event may fill, we will have to turn folks away if the venue reaches capacity.