What went on in 2019
Closed event with 50 delegates – 5 round tables – 1 panel discussion – 5 keynotes
2019 Notable SpeakerS
Tim Harris, CEO of WESGRO
Maren Bauer, CEO of Katapult Ocean (Norway – recorded)
Laurent Amar, French General Consul
Sara Andreotti from SharkSafe Barrier
Anton Berkovitz from Impact-Free Water
Mark van Vijk from Oceans without Limits
Serge Raemaekers from Abalobi
2019 Programme outline
Day 1
27/11/2019
Welcome address from Tim Harris
Event objectives outline
Eat to Thrive lunch
Making the case & OceanHub Africa pitch
Katapult Ocean insights
French OceanTech cluster insights
Entrepreneurs’ expectations (panel)
OceanHub theory of change
WORKSHOP- community building
WORKSHOP- reflection on key outcomes from OceanHub Africa
WORKSHOP- OceanHub Africa activities mapping and commitment
Report back and wrap up
Networking drinks
testimonials
“Thank you once again for hosting us and for hosting your incredible event at The V&A. it gives us great pride to be a platform for such inspiring thought leadership. Both Ann and I agree that we were totally blown away by the convening power and level of conversation being had in those sessions.”
Henry Mathys
Social Impact Manager, V&A Waterfront
"Many thanks for allowing me to attend the amazing OceanHub event! It was highly professional and the environment you created made it easy for people to open up and share."
Kiendel Burritt
Founder, Digital Africa Investments
"What a cool event. Well done"
Tim Harris
CEO, Wesgro
"Well done! I think it was a brilliant start and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole afternoon. You guys did a great job!"
Mark van Wijk
Cinematographer, Oceans Without Limits
"The event was amazing! Really great to meet so many like minded people."
Lea Botha
Director, Le Naturel
“Very exciting! Looking forward to the next steps.”
Ingrid Kylstad
COO, Katapult Ocean
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