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
2020 Programme outline
Day 1
24/11/2020
Day 2
25/11/2020
Opening Address
Keynote Address: The African potential in the Blue Economy
Panel Discussion: The need for early-stage private capital investment in the Blue Economy
Panel Discussion: Disruption in the fishing and aquaculture industries
Panel Discussion: Disruption in the shipping industry
Panel Discussion: Disruption in the ship-building industry
OceanHub Africa Startup Pitch Demo Day
Breakout Session: Open Q&A with Investors
Masterclass: Beyond Mitigation: Innovation and funding opportunities for Climate Action
Keynote Address: The need for collaboration in order to achieve the objectives of SDG-14
Panel Discussion: Building the pipeline of ocean-impact startups
Disruption from marine renewable energies
Panel Discussion: The role of governments and authorities in the development of the Blue Economy
Panel Discussion: Disruption in the coastal tourism and ocean-sport industries
OIA Startup Pitch Competition
Breakout Session: Open Q&A with entrepreneurs
Masterclass: Applying SDG Impact Standards to the Blue Economy
“I was impressed by how smoothly this
virtual event ran.”
virtual event ran.”
Craig Smith
“I really enjoyed the diversity of points of view in the panel.”
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.”
Union-IBAR. Very interesting discussions.”
Dr Mohamed Seisay
Videos from the sessions
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Keynote
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2020 Sponsors & Partners
