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What went on in 2020
6 panel discussions, 2 keynotes, 2 masterclasses, 2 Q&A sessions, 1 startup demo day and 1 startup pitch competition
2020 Notable Speakers
Dr Seisay
Representing AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Sustainable Development ....
H.E. Lechevalier
French Ambassador in South Africa
Mr Boshel
Renewable Energy Technology Analyst
Mr Dutton
Head of UpLink at World Economic Forum
Mr Holtus
President of World Ocean Council
Mr Oyslebo
Minister Counsellor at the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa
Mr Teleki
Director of Sustainable Ocean Initiative at World Resource Institute
Mr Wambui
Africa Regional Coordinator UN Environmental Program Finance Initiative
Ms Veits
Director Ocean Governance at EU Commission
2020 Programme outline
Day 1
11/11/2020
Day 2
11/12/2020
12:00 - 12:15
Virtual Room
Keynote
The African potential in the Blue Economy
12:15 - 12:45
Panel discussion
Why we need private capital to invest in the Blue Economy?
13:00 - 13:40
Panel discussion
Disruption in the shipping/ boat building industry
13:40 - 14:40
Startup pitches
OceanHub Africa Demo Day
14:40 - 16:00
Workshop
Shape your idea of an Ocean-impact business
12:00 - 12:15
Keynote
The need for collaboration in order to achieve objectives of SDG 14
12:15 - 13:00
Panel discussion
The new opportunities in the Blue Economy
13:00 - 13:40
Panel discussion
Disruption in the marine renewable industries
13:40 - 14:20
Masterclass
Why and how to invest in a more sustainable Blue Economy
14:20 - 15:00
Startup pitches
testimonials
“I was impressed by how smoothly this
virtual event ran. Panel members need to
provide shorter answers to questions.”
virtual event ran. Panel members need to
provide shorter answers to questions.”
Craig Smith

“I really enjoyed the diversity of points of view in the panel. I believe that the moderators should be given more support and all speakers should get equal time.”
Flavio Corsin

“Great topics, great speakers, great spirit.
You’re building something special.”
You’re building something special.”
Ted Janulis

“I thank you all on behalf of the African
Union-IBAR. Very interesting discussions. I
wish there had been more time.” –
Union-IBAR. Very interesting discussions. I
wish there had been more time.” –
Dr Mohamed Seisay

Videos from the sessions

Keynote

Keynote

Keynote
