At the closing session of the Island Finance Forum 2023, we will present 10 different Blue Economy solutions in a special showcase on how can the blue economy help islands grow both economically and sustainably. Each presenter will have 5 minutes to outline their solutions, followed by a Q&A at the end.
Christopher Walker
Director of Operations and Business Development, SOS Carbon
David Tyler
Founding Member, Artemis Technologies
Howe Wells
Director of Blue Carbon, Beyond the Waves
Irene Olkeriil
Founder, Palau Entrepreneurs for Growth
James Ellsmoor
Chief Executive Officer, Island Innovation
Legena Henry
CEO & Founder, Rum and Sargassum Inc.
Sam Johnston
Senior Engineer, Global OTEC Resources Ltd.
Sid Vollebregt
Managing Director, Elemental Water Makers
Skylar Tibbits
Director of the Self Assembly Lab at MIT
Vassilis Zissimopoulos
CEO & Founder, Costa Nostrum
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