State of the Blue Economy Forum

WA’s marine industries and ecosystems are attracting increasing attention and investment as more people realise our unique global advantages: 

• our assets, expertise and marine innovations are world-leading,
• the value of the Blue Economy is predicted to double by 2030, 
• managing the health of the underlying ecosystems is becoming increasingly complex.

The State of the Blue Economy Forum convenes leaders from across our Blue Economy to share their insights, trends, perspectives and in combination provide a unique, holistic overview. This forum will be relevant to leaders, innovators, talent and investors in marine industries or looking to enter them.

Panellists include:

• Mark Stothard - Echo Marine Group
• Rob Bell - Blueshift Consulting
• Dr Dirk Zeller - Sea Around Us
• Alex Ogg - AnchorSteam
• Carmen Elrick-Barr - Australian Coastal Society
• Luke Twomey - WA Marine Science Institution
• Brett McCallum - Bresal Consulting
• Sarah Watson - Mitigado / Blue Carbon Lab
• Andrew Outhwaite - For Blue
• Danicia Quinlan - Fremantle Chamber of Commerce
• Jason McFarlane - Far Lane
• Chris Blackwell - Superyachts Australia
• Leeanda Paino - Lorton Investments

Themes to be addressed include: aquaculture opportunities, trends in technology, blue carbon markets, value-adding to wild catch fisheries, ecotourism and coastal conservation, offshore energy, super yachts and shipbuilding, the subsea industry and more.

The forum is a unique and opportunity to:

• have informed dialogue
• make valuable connections
• progress useful collaborations
• enjoy a great morning by the ocean!

All participants will be sent video briefings from panellists prior to the forum. These briefings will ensure everyone is informed and can go deeper, faster in our discussions.

This forum is proudly presented by the partners:

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Agenda

• Networking & Welcome
• Panel & Q&A - Growing our natural advantage
• Morning Tea
• Panel & Q&A - Capitalising on emerging opportunities
• Facilitated dialogue
• Plenary Panel & Q&A - Moving towards a future state
• Close & Networking