The Ocean Startup Challenge will award $1.4 Million in 2021 to start and grow new ocean tech companies in Canada. Leading up to the launch of the Challenge, we’re hosting a six-part series of industry-led presentations and interactive networking sessions.

This speaker series will bring together ocean industry experts in shipping and transportation, fisheries and aquaculture, naval and defence, energy and marine bio-resources. You will hear from industry leaders who will discuss the challenges faced by each sector, highlight opportunities in the market, and share other insights into their respective fields.

Join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 1 pm AST for part two of the virtual dialogue series focused on fisheries and aquaculture. After the panel discussion, you’ll have a chance to connect with speakers and other attendees during sector networking. At this event, you will hear from:

Emily Patrolia, Founder, ESP Advisors

Jason Cleaversmith, VP for Health & Nutrition & GM for Canada at The Center for Aquaculture Technologies

Dick Jones, CEO, Blue Ocean Mariculture

Björgolfur Hávardsson, Innovation Manager, The Seafood Innovation Cluster

Gabriel Gomez, General Manager, Marine Instruments (Spain)

Roxanne Nanninga, Director of Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Thai Union