Blue Growth Conference 2024

About the Event

The Blue Growth Conference convenes industry leaders in Australia and Southeast Asia growing sustainable ocean-based ventures, particularly those leveraging our remarkable marine biodiversity:

• 🌊 Aquaculture and wild harvest: fish, mollusk, crustaceans, pearl, seaweed
• ♻️ Marine bioproducts: nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics
• 🪸 Ecosystem regeneration: seagrass, seaweed, coral reef
• 🔋 Supply chain: monitoring, construction, automation, maintenance, energy, and finance

This expanded conference will draw attention to the unique characteristics and economic opportunities of these ocean industries, building on the global interest in this region and sector.

This is THE event for gaining insights, discovering opportunities, connecting with talent, and exploring investment in the present and future potential of sustainable ‘blue growth’.

Themes

• 🚀 Innovation - new technology, value-add products, startups, automation and overcoming resource constraints
• 📈 Investment - investment opportunities, updates on mergers and acquisitions, and new markets
• 🔬 Science - results of the latest research into species, nutrition, processing, and sustainability
• 💼 Workforce - highlighting pathways and opportunities, attracting and retaining talented worker

Speakers

Visit our website for the complete list of speakers

• Heather Brayford, Director General, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 
• Brad Adams, Executive Director, Rare Foods Australia
• David Carter, CEO, Austral Fisheries
• Guangci Huang, Associate, Treis
• Liam O’Connell, Executive Director of Agribusiness, Food and Trade, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 
• Matthew Whittle, General Manager Sustainability, Huon Aquaculture
• Nick Chiarelli, CEO and Co-founder, Ocean Impact Organisation
• Philip Chow, Venture Partner, Audacy Ventures

Agenda

Site Tours 

Details about the Site Tours are sent via email. Limited slots only. Kindly check your inbox or spam folder 

**Kindly note that participants are responsible for their transportation arrangements. 

For more information, visit our website and LinkedIn for updates.