January 26, 2021 Events
Ocean Solutions Exchange – Virtual Dialogue Series – Shipping and Marine Transportation
About this Event
The Ocean Startup Challenge will award $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. Leading up to the launch of the Challenge, we’re hosting a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions.
This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, energy and marine bio-resources. You will hear from industry leaders who will discuss the challenges faced by each sector, highlight opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields.
Join us on Tuesday, January 26 at 1 pm AST for part two of the virtual dialogue series focused on shipping and marine transportation. After the panel discussion, you’ll have a chance to connect with speakers and other attendees during sector networking. Featured speakers include:
Birgit Liodden, CEO and Founder, The Ocean Opportunity Lab
Elisabeth Charmley, Co-Chair, Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate – Low Carbon Shipping Centre of Excellence
Andy McKeran, Commercial Director, Marine & Offshore, Lloyd’s Register
Edward Schwarz, Vice President, Americas, New Builds, ABB Marine and Ports
To ensure that you are able to take part in the networking portion of this event, please download the most recent version of Zoom: https://zoom.us/download
Event Overview:
1:00 pm – Panel discussion
Our guest speakers will discuss big problems, trends and new technologies in shipping and marine transportation.
1:30 pm – Interactive networking session
The interactive networking session will allow you to:
- Speak with panelists in individual rooms
- Choose when you want to change rooms and speak with another panelist
2:30 pm – Event concludes
Stay tuned:
Further details about speakers for our upcoming Ocean Solutions Exchange are coming soon. In the meantime, be sure to register for all the sessions that interest you:
- January 26: Transportation
- February 9: Fisheries & Aquaculture
- February 23: Naval & Defence
- March 9: Offshore Energy
- March 23: Marine Bio-resources
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