Blue Tech Week - Day 4
This year, BlueTech Week is exploring the powerful intersection between maritime defense, maritime decarbonization, and ocean resilience technologies. We invite you to join us on this groundbreaking journey, which will delve into the opportunities presented by the cross-section between maritime defense and sustainable shipping. Industry leaders, policymakers, and international collaborators will come together to explore commercial opportunities, policy frameworks, and collaborative initiatives aimed at driving innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.
Blue Tech Week will take place at Liberty Station Monday-Wednesday, then move to the Scripps Seaside Forum for a special Ocean Resilience Summit, featuring Scripps scientists and innovators across ocean sectors. We have a limited number of complimentary registration access for Scripps students, researchers, and staff for Thursday - please connect with Canon Purdy (c1purdy@ucsd.edu) for more details.
Day 4 Agenda Highlights
Opening Keynote
Dr. Margaret Leinen, Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, VC of Marine Sciences, UC San Diego
Panel 1 - Unleashing the Potential of Blue Technology to Advance Ocean Based Climate Resilience
Panel 2 - Strengthening Coastal Resilience by Innovating Coastal Planning
Featuring Dr. Sarah Giddings, Associate Professor, Physical Oceanography, and
Paloma Aguirre, Mayor of Imperial Beach, SIO alumni
This panel will explore the future of coastal planning to enhance resilience in the face of climate change, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events. Topics will include coastal engineering, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative approaches that prioritize sustainability and environmental protection.
Panel 3 - Utilizing Ocean Observation Technologies to Strengthen Ocean Ecosystem Services
Panel 4 - Investment Opportunities in Ocean Resilience
This panel will highlight emerging investment opportunities for ocean resilience solutions, focusing on innovations that safeguard marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Industry leaders and investors will discuss trends in sustainable finance, blue economy startups, and technologies designed to enhance ocean health and mitigate risks.
Panel 5 - Startup Showcase
This panel will spotlight a selection of innovative startups from Scripps researchers and alumni. Each company will present their technologies and solutions aimed at addressing critical challenges in ocean sustainability, maritime defense, and coastal resilience.
- Hybrid Reef Solutions, Founder Daniel Wangpraseurt (Scripps and Cohort 1 StartBlue)
- Ocean Motion Technologies, Founder Jack Pan (Scripps)
- Kai Pono Solutions, Founder Navy McKee (Cohort 1 StartBlue)
- CoilReef, Founder Roger Benham (Cohort 2 StartBlue)
- Blue Lotus Energy, Founder Rowdy Malchow III (Cohort 3 StartBlue)