Welcome to our SOS & BlueFIN 2024 Update #2
World Ocean Council invites you to join us in Barcelona from 5-7 November for our flagship events, the Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) and the Global Blue Finance Summit (BlueFIN). These events are pivotal gatherings for business and investment leaders dedicated to advancing a sustainable blue economy.
This is your opportunity to be part of the conversations that shape the future of our oceans — from innovative investment strategies to real-world solutions for ocean sustainability.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Barcelona!
The World Ocean Council Team
This Week’s Updates:
- First Speakers Announced: We’re excited to share the latest list of confirmed speakers for SOS and BlueFIN. More
- Tickets are selling fast: Secure your spot now to engage with global ocean and finance leaders. Less than 50% of the 300 tickets are available for this year’s events – Don’t miss out! More
- SOS and BlueFIN Program Sessions Available: Explore the full line-up of sessions for SOS and BlueFIN, covering critical topics in ocean sustainability and finance. More
- Get Involved in the Program: There’s are still a couple of speaking slots available in the program for both SOS & BlueFIN. Get in touch with us via: info@oceancouncil.org
Snapshot of Speakers:
Here a preview of the some of excellent speakers you can expect at this year’s events:
SUSTAINABLE OCEAN SUMMIT 2024
- Céline Gerson | Group Director. Americas; President USA | Fugro
- Vincent Pieribone | Co-CEO | OceanX
- Anne Katrine Bjerregaard | Head of Strategy and Sustainability | Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
- Paul Holthus | Founding President and CEO | World Ocean Council
- Ginger Garte | Director of Sustainability | LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub & Senior Advisor Maritime Resilience | Lloyds Register
- Jean-Marc Bolinger | CEO | MB92
- Phanthian Zuesongdham | Head of Division, Port Process Solution | Port of Hamburg
- Joan Cabezas | CEO | Nactiva
- Vriko Yu | Co-founder and CEO | Archireef
- Sapir Markus-Alford | Co-Founder and CTO | Gigablue
- Wassim Daoud | Head of Sustainability and CSR | Ponant Foundation
- Noël Buttin | CTO | Pacific Peering
- Julie Green | Deputy Director General | CLIA Europe
- Carlo Raucci | Director, Sustainable Fuels and Strategy, Maritime Decarbonisation Hub | Lloyds Register
- Noelia Ortega | CEO | Centro Tecnologico Naval y del Mar CTN
- and more…. GLOBAL BLUE FINANCE SUMMIT 2024
- Adonai Herrera-Martinez | Director, Environment and Sustainability | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Keith Tuffley | Chairman of Energy Transition and Sustainability, Investment Banking | Citi
- Chris Gorrell Barnes | Co-Founder | Ocean 14 Capital
- Jennifer Pryce | President and CEO | Calvert Impact
- Karla Martínez Toral | Sustainable Blue Economy Consultant | UN Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
- Anton Gigov | Impact Investments Development | Aquamarine Impact Capital Partners
- Ingrid Kukuljan | Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing | Federated Hermes
- Christopher Rex | Head of Sustainability and Research | Danish Ship Finance
- Carlos Esteban | Partner | Faber Blue Pioneers
- Zach Cockram | Vice President, Policy and Partnerships | Vesta
- and more….
| BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY! Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with over 350 global leaders and investors in ocean sustainability. Less than 50% of 300 Tickets Available! |
| A Week of Blue Economy Events in Barcelona! Get ready for a week packed with insightful blue economy/ ocean events in Barcelona. A fantastic opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired: Blue Glue Workshop | 4 November | moreGreen Marine Med Workshop | 4 November | moreSustainable Ocean Summit | 5-6 November | moreGlobal Blue Finance Summit | 7 November | moreTomorrow.Blue Economy | 5-7 November | more Smart Ports | 5-6 November | more |
| GET INVOLVED! Like to share your insights on stage, explore partnerships, or become a sponsor, please get in touch with us. |
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