8am

Barista coffee cart open

9:00am
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9:15am

Chair welcome and summary of what we heard on day 1

9:15am
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10:05am

As Australia’s blue economy grows, new directions and opportunities develop that require an evolution of today’s governance to cover the industry needs of tomorrow.

10:05am
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10:55pm

Australia is getting ready for several offshore wind deployments that leverage the work of the past five years. This session will cover the current status of offshore wind and the future needs of the industry. We will hear from projects looking to demonstrate technology and address the industry challenges.

11:30am
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12:30pm

As the world shifts towards net-zero, nature positive agendas and our oceans become increasingly important, this session shines a spotlight on the developments of blue economy industries and their governance and stewardship. We will hear from project leaders addressing industry challenges and covering topics from cumulative impacts, cultural licence to data management.

12:30pm
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1:15pm

The future of the blue economy sector requires a solid training of its workforce. This session provides an overview of the education and training program and gives voice to several of our graduates. Employability and graduate attributes are discussed.

2:15pm
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3:00pm

In 2018 seaweed aquaculture accounted for over half of all aquaculture globally. However, this field is in its infancy in Australia. This session will provide an overview of the industry needs, the shifting landscape and the future needs. We will hear from projects at the cutting-edge of the seaweed industry in Australia.

3:30pm
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4:20pm

Showcasing industry emission reduction and mitigation, this session will report on progress in decarbonisation efforts. We will hear from projects addressing industry readiness, challenges and showcase decarbonisation efforts.

4:20pm
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4:30pm

Presentation of PhD poster awards and official close of the 2024 Participants Workshop.