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:

City of Fremantle
For Blue
Fremantle Chamber of Commerce

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