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September 3, 2025
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration & Morning Coffee | |
| 9:00 AM | Workshop: Navigating AI – Smarter Solutions for Ocean Businesses Learn how to apply no-code and low-code AI tools to improve efficiency, cut costs, and streamline ocean sector operations. | Speaker: TBA |
| 10:25 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:40 AM | Workshop (continued): Applied AI for Ocean Professionals A deeper dive into case studies, hands-on practice, and peer learning. | Speaker: TBA |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions:
| Speaker: TBA |
| 4:00 PM | OAC Sunset Cocktail Hour – Informal Networking Reception A casual reception to connect, reflect, and build new partnerships across the ocean sector. | |
September 4, 2025
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks | |
| 9:15 AM | Keynote: The Future of the Global Blue Economy Discover how Canada can shape a sustainable, innovative global ocean economy through partnerships and strategic development. | Speaker: TBA |
| 9:45 AM | Fireside Chat: Introducing Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC) Learn about OAC’s mission, impact, and how to get involved in its growing cross-sector network. | Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry |
| 10:00 AM | Panel: International Development & Canada’s Ocean Diplomacy Canada’s role in supporting SIDS, enabling sustainable ocean partnerships, and strengthening global collaborations. | Ibrahim Ajagunna Tricia Williams Ravidya Burrowes |
| 11:00 AM | Networking Break | |
| 11:15 AM | Lightning Talks Rapid-fire insights from leaders and projects advancing workforce equity, governance, and innovation in Canada’s ocean sector. | Speaker: TBA |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM | Keynote: Investing in Workforce Success Presented by the Future Skills Centre: Lessons from national initiatives driving inclusive, skills-focused innovation across Canada’s ocean economy. | Speaker: TBA |
| 1:30 PM | Fireside Chat: Female Entrepreneur in the Ocean Sector Explore how inclusive leadership and collaborative governance are shaping OAC’s impact and research direction. | Pooja Sharma |
| 2:00 PM | Panel: Advancing Women in Ocean Leadership Real talk on removing barriers, supporting mentorship, and building inclusive cultures in ocean careers. | Dr. Anya Waite Carol-Ann Harding |
| 2:45 PM | Networking Break | |
| 3:00 PM | Panel: Blue Careers Explore strategies to align education, training, and co-op models with emerging ocean workforce needs. | Iain Archibald Kim Dixon Patty Charlton |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Keynote Speaker and topic to be announced | Speaker: TBA |
| 4:30 PM | Closing Session Recap, working group next steps, and final remarks to close out the conference. | Speaker: TBA |
