Blue Economy Innovation Summit 2024
Event description
Innovation Summit | Thursday 11 April
Moananui and Nelson Regional Development Agency are hosting New Zealand’s first Blue Economy Innovation Summit on Thursday 11 April 2024 in Nelson. The Summit will bring together leading blue economy businesses and innovators, universities and research institutions, funders and navigators.
Unlocking access to the innovation ecosystem is critical to the future of New Zealand’s blue economy. The Summit is therefore designed to showcase the best of innovation and collaboration pathways, build networks, drive R&D and create opportunities for commercial projects.
The day is centred around fast-fire presentations and panel discussions. Key to turning the event into action, there is significant time for networking and space for breakout meetings.
Join us for this exciting and unique event.
The Summit starts at 9am at Nelson’s Trafalgar Stadium Northern Extension. Presenters include AUT, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Victoria University, Lincoln University, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Cawthron Institute, and Plant & Food Research.
The Agenda for the day follows:
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9.00 |
Mihi Whakatau / Welcome |
Shane Graham Doug Steiner (emcee) |
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9.10 |
Opening Address |
Mayor Nick Smith |
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9.30 |
AUT Presentation |
Felix Tan Lindsey White |
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9.45 |
Lincoln University Presentation |
Paul Dalziel Anya Hornsey Travis Glare |
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10.00 |
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Presentation |
Denise Hearn Shenae Wales |
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10.15 |
Plant & Food Research Presentation |
Helen Palmer Mark Jarvis |
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10.30 |
Morning Tea Break out Conversations |
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11.15 |
University of Canterbury Presentation |
Tim Rensen Rory Clifford |
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11.30 |
Victoria University Presentation |
Ivy Liu |
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11.45 |
NIWA Presentation |
Mike Williams |
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12.00 |
Public Private Partnerships Panel Discussion |
Facilitator Helen Palmer Plant & Food David Wilson MPI Fiona Wilson NRDA Marshall Bell NZFIN Alex Bunce NZTE |
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12.30 |
Lunch Break out Conversations |
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1.30 |
University of Auckland Presentation |
Luke Spencer |
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1.45 |
Cawthron Institute Presentation |
Chris Cornelisen Eric Swale |
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2.00 |
Commercial Partnerships Panel Discussion |
Facilitator Jodie Kuntzsch Moananui Chris Rodley SnapCore Paul Miller Kernohan Engineering Deborah Crowe KiwiNet Andrew Luke Ngāti Rārua |
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2.45 |
Afternoon Tea Break out Conversations |
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3.15 |
Financial Partnerships Panel Discussion |
Facilitator Doug Steiner EHF Stephanie Benseman Icehouse Ventures Bren Callaghan Westpac Tracy Atkin Angel Investors Marlborough Margo Bethell BioPacific Partners |
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4.00 |
Innovation Exercise |
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4.30 |
Kōrero Whakakapi / Wrap Up |
Shane Graham Doug Steiner |
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4.45 |
Networking Function |
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6.00 |
Event End |
Showcase Day | Friday 12 April
Nelson Tasman is the hub of New Zealand’s blue economy with over 400 maritime businesses in the region and home to the Moananui cluster.
The Friday following the Summit is an opportunity to engage directly with blue economy innovation. Moananui partners will be hosting various events throughout the region.
To participate please register for your events of choice via this link to Showcase Events.
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