OCTOBER 1-2, 2024

SOA ECOPRENEUR
ACTIVATION
SUMMIT (seas)

CELEBRATING OCEAN ECOPRENEURSHIP

Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) aims to activate its global network to foster innovation in the sustainable blue economy. Since SOA launched the Ocean Solutions Accelerator in 2018 in San Francisco, we’re thrilled to have this opportunity to reunite ecopreneurs in San Francisco, California—the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship. This will be a hallmark event, convening our ecopreneurs, investors, partners, funders, and locally-based mentors.

AGENDA

View the Full Event Presentation Deck here. View the Day 1 Site Visit Guide here.

CONNECT & LEARN (OCT 1)

Dive into the future of ocean technology with an exclusive, immersive experience in the heart of innovation - San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with groundbreaking startups, witness cutting-edge demos, and explore lucrative investment opportunities in the blue economy.

8:00 am - 9:30 am: Welcome Breakfast

  • Location: The Marker Hotel, Union Square, Belvedere Room

  • About: Network with fellow investors and ecopreneurs

11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Field Visit – Solutions for Plastic Pollution

  • Location: Blue Ocean Gear (440A Coloma St, Sausalito)

  • Live Demo: Experience AI-powered smart buoy

  • Panel: Marine Pollution and Fisheries: A Crisis for Ocean Health

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm: Field Visit - Hohonu Water Monitoring Sensors 

  • Location: Hohonu Water Monitoring Sensors (Marina Green, SF)

  • Live Demo: Real-time deployment of next-gen water quality sensors

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm: Networking Lunch

  • Location: Marina Green, SF

2:45 pm - 4:30 pm: Field Visit - Ocean Restoration at Scale

  • Location: Reefgen (1500 Michigan St, SF)

  • Live Demo: Robots for restoration

  • Panel: Innovative Approaches to Ocean Restoration: Technology and Solutions

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Ocean Tech Horizon Reception

  • Location: Swissnex (Pier 17, The Embarcadero, Suite 800, SF)

  • About: Cocktails and canapés with bay views

Transportation:

Complimentary shuttle service available for participants on Oct 1, departing from and returning to The Marker Hotel.
Limited seating - please confirm your spot or inform us if you're using personal transportation.

Note: All attendees must be pre-verified to participate

NETWORK & COLLABORATE (OCT 2)

Immerse yourself in the heart of the sustainable blue economy revolution. Connect with global innovators, engage in high-impact discussions, and forge partnerships that will shape the future of our oceans and your investment portfolio.

Location: Salesforce Tower (415 Mission St, SF)


Note: All attendees must be pre-verified for entry

8 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast & Welcome

  • About: Networking breakfast to facilitate strategic connections

10 am - 11:50 am: Deep Dive Networking

  • About: High-energy discussions catalyzing game-changing connections

11:50 am - 1 pm: Networking Lunch

  • About: Displays from cutting-edge ocean tech startups

1 pm - 1:30 pm: Seaside Chat: The Blueprint for Advancing Ocean Innovation

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Expert Panels 

  • Blue Innovators: Founders’ Perspectives on Scaling Ocean Innovation

    • About: In this dynamic panel, we bring together innovative changemakers from SOA’s Ecopreneur Network, each tackling unique challenges for the ocean with cutting-edge innovation. Join us as we dive deep into the founders' journeys and explore their firsthand experiences in scaling ocean innovations. This session will offer critical insights into scaling strategies, overcoming industry-specific challenges, and highlighting emerging opportunities within the blue economy.

    • Moderator: Craig Dudenhoeffer, Chief Impact and Investments Officer at Sustainable Ocean Alliance

    • Panelists:

  • Blue Economy Financing: What is the Future of Ocean Investing?

    • About: As the blue economy emerges as a frontier for both environmental sustainability and economic growth, understanding the investment landscape is critical for entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders alike. Dive into the world of ocean innovation financing with our distinguished panel of venture capitalists and impact investors at the forefront of funding crucial innovations, shaping the future of ocean health and the blue economy.

    • Moderator: Grant Harrison, Vice President, Sustainable Finance & ESG at Trellis

    • Panelists:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Closing Reception

EVENT LOGISTICS

DATES

October 1-2, 2024


ACCOMMODATION

We've arranged special rates for attendees at The Marker Hotel in Union Square.

Book Your Discounted Room at The Marker Hotel

Note: This link provides exclusive discounted booking for attendees valid through Wednesday, September 25.


ATTIRE

Business casual is recommended for all event activities, including site visits and networking sessions.


TRANSPORTATION

Complimentary shuttle service available on Oct 1 for site visits (departure from The Marker Hotel).

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions or special requirements, please contact our event team: solutions@soalliance.org

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable Ocean Alliance is committed to making our events and programming sustainable and low-impact.

Event materials are printed locally by Greenprinter—a fully in-house green printing manufacturer that utilizes 100% post-consumer waste and is B-Corp and FSC® certified.

Sustainable Ocean Alliance would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Ecopreneur Network members who provided their products and services to contribute to this event’s sustainability. Together, for the planet.


COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

We follow all current local and state health guidelines. Please check the CDC website for the most up-to-date information on any health and safety requirements.

rsvp for SEAS

Space is limited, please RSVP

*Hotel group rate available with use of the Marker Union Square booking link.

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