The annual State of the Blue Economy Forum convenes leaders from across marine industries, including fishing, energy, engineering, research, tourism, conservation and government. WA’s blue economy is estimated to employ 60,000 people, contribute $25 billion to GSP and is on-track double in size by 2030.
The forum enables the diverse stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of the status, trends in ocean health and dependent economic activities. The forum facilitates alignment and collaborate on priority actions towards the vision of WA being the leading ‘blue’ economy in the Indian Ocean by 2030.
10 November 2023
8:00 am to 11:30 AM
Old Courthouse, 45 Henderson Street, Fremantle, WA 6160
Expert keynotes and panel discussions about significant events, trends and drivers,
Facilitated discussion of the top opportunities or challenges across the blue economy,
Discussion and voting on priorities and incorporating reflections from elders and community,
Small group discussions to facilitate progress on specific projects and collaborations.
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Simon Sinek
Expert, author of «Start with Why»
Robin Wright
World Known Star of the «House of Cards» series
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Simon Sinek
Expert, author of «Start with Why»
Robin Wright
World Known Star of the «House of Cards» series
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Jack welch
Legendary Manager, Ex-Ceo General Electric
Simon Sinek
Expert, author of «Start with Why»
Robin Wright
World Known Star of the «House of Cards» series
2022 Speakers
Andrew Dolling
Executive Director, Science and Innovation, Department of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation (JTSI)
Gigi Brisson
Founder & CEO, Ocean Elders
Carli Telfer
Manager of Policy, Innovation and Technology, WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC)
Claudia França de Abreu
Vice Chairperson, WA Coastal and Marine Community Network
Colin McIvor
Cluster Manager, Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia (SICA)
David Good
Chief Executive Officer, Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX)
Joy Francis-Hayes
Development Manager - Australia, Copenhagen Energy
Kathryn McMahon
Associate Dean of Research, School of Science, Edith Cowan University
Luke Twomey
CEO, WA Marine Science Institution (WAMSI)
Miranda Taylor
CEO, National Energy Resources Australia (NERA)
Sonia Beckwith
Co-founder, Live Ningaloo
Testimonials
Opportunity to speak with some key relevant stakeholders who would normally be difficult for us to access.
It was interesting for me to have a grasp on the current state of the blue economy in WA, and leave with hope that main players (at least those who attended) see the future of the blue economy as a truly sustainable sector.
The survey of the most important issues form those that attended was very valuable.
