AGENDA

This 90-minute Town Hall offers public and private perspectives on new developments and technologies now emerging from the marine science community of the Monterey Bay offering unprecedented solutions for us to strike a balance between economic growth and responsible stewardship of our oceans on a national and international level.

The terms Blue Economy and BlueTech have no agreed upon definition, but, a common theme is the importance of ocean and coastal ecosystems and resources to our economies. Blue Voice is a concept on how to talk with one voice about both the Blue Economy and BlueTech and how ocean observing and ocean services fit into these terms.

This Town hall panel will discuss suggestions on how scientists, managers, analysts, and engineers determine the most important issues to address with regards to marine science services and what are the gaps in blue technology that innovators should address.

Further discussions for this Town Hall will address what areas of marine science technology, services and expertise the daunting challenges our oceans face today have the most potential for commercialization in the global marketplace. Also further insight of what aspects of the Blue Economy best relate to the efforts now being made to address Climate Change.

PANELISTS

Rick Spinrad, Chief Scientist, NOAA.
Government and overall perspective.
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Patrick Kinney, Founder and President, Kinnetic Labs.
Kinnetic Labs has been in business for over 40 years in Santa Cruz successfully working on marine science projects, primarily in the North American continent.
–Private sector industry.
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Michael Graham, Professor of Phycology, Moss Landing Marine Lab (MLML), a part of the California State University system who presented some very new technology and concepts on aquaculture and the commercial uses of algae.
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Chris Scholin (invited), CEO, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).
– Non-profit perspective.
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Brad Barbeau, Associate professor at CSUMB College of Business; Executive Director, the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development –
– Discussion of Startup Weekend.
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Jenn Patterson, Information Manager, CeNCOOS.
– Importance of ocean observing to the Blue Economy
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Become part of the 'Blue Silicon Valley' Exhibit Booth at 'Oceans 16' Sep. 19-23, Monterey, CA

'Blue Silicon Valley' exhibit booth benefits

• Company or organization logo in all printed, online and exhibit booth materials
  
• Product display area at exhibit booth (laptop and/or samples shelves)
  
• Placement of company video in 'Blue Silicon Valley' carousel at exhibit booth
  
• Access to exhibit booth throughout the conference for meetings
• Inclusion in 'Blue Silicon Valley' exhibit press release
• Discounts on conference matchmaking services
• Discount on 'Blue Silicon Valley Accelerator' memberships and sponsorships
• Discount on MBITA membership and consulting services
• The Blue Silicon Valley Acceleratoris a division of MBITA that utilizes regional resources to provide mentorship and educational components that facilitates initial funding for marine science start-ups.

To participate in the 'Blue Silicon Valley' exhibit booth at 'Oceans 16' and/or to become a member in the new 'Blue Silicon Valley Accelerator', call the MBITA office at 831-334-2218 USA or email Tony Livoti at tlivoti@mbita.org. [More Info]

Match-Making Service for Exhibitors

The 'Blue Silicon Valley' of the Monterey Bay is home to the world leaders in marine science research and development where 30 public and private sector organizations with a combined annual budget of over $320 million provide the latest breakthroughs in sustainable marine science.

A special matchmaking service will be provided by the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) to 'Ocean 16' exhibitors providing pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings at the conference with companies and organizations in the following sectors:

• climate and weather prediction
• fisheries
• remote sensing
• marine ecology
• environmental monitoring
• cellular and molecular marine biology
• instrument/sensor/mooring development
• underwater vehicle technology
• ocean circulation and acoustics
• marine policy and education
• abalone farming
• marine aquaculture for food and energy
• sea level rise research
• water quality analysis

This matchmaking service includes pre-conference webinars with the selected organizations or companies you wish to meet in person at Oceans 16 plus 3-5 hours of post-conference support.

Click HERE and submit your matchmaking request by email and call the MBITA office directly for more details on this service.
Tel.: 831-334-2218, tlivoti@globalmbita.com