OCEAN PLASTIC ACTION FORUM
Join Industry leaders, innovators, scientists, government and community leaders to discuss how to 'turn the tide' on plastic in our ocean
Wednesday March 15, 2023
Bondi Pavilion Level 1, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, 9.00am - 3pm
This Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival impact event will delve into science and issues surrounding ocean plastic, explore the modern-day solutions and review future innovative opportunities for action.
Together we will seek to make a collective impact, move beyond talking, and instigate real change to purge our ocean of plastics.
This event is an opportunity to learn from those solving the issues, and to engage and be inspired to help better protect our ocean.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
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Panels, talks and showcases
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Special lunch from Flave Chef Scott Findlay, offering a flavour punched plant based sustainable meal. Scott's credentials include private chef for Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce and Elton John
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Networking drinks at the Pavilion Bar and Beachfront Balcony
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE!
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER
Dr Britta Denise Hardesty
CSIRO
PANELIST
Dr Charlene Testrail
UTS
PANELIST
Heidi Tait
Tangaroa Blue
PANELIST
Dr Michelle Blewitt
AUSMAP
PANELIST
Pete Ceglinski
SEABIN
KEY TRENDS AND IMPACTS
In this session, you will hear valuable insights into the plastic pollution problem including key sources, trends, and known and potential impacts of ocean plastic pollution. Dr Denise Hardesty (CSIRO) will provide provide a short presentation, and then joined by Dr Charlene Testrail (UTS), Heidi Tait (Tangaroa Blue), Dr Michelle Blewitt (AUSMAP) and Pete Ceglinski (Seabin) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A.
SPEAKER AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER
Prof. Veena Sahajwalla
UNSW
PANELIST
Lottie Dalziel
Banish
PANELIST
Anissa Lawrence
Ghostnets Australia
PANELIST
Murray Powell
Optimal Stormwater
PANELIST
Shannon Mead
No More Butts
PANELIST
Mayor Paula Masselos
Waverley Council
PANELIST
Richie Vandenberg
The Hidden Sea
EXPLORING CURRENT ACTIONS
In this session, we will hear and discuss insights from current actions being undertaken to reduce ocean plastic pollution, including 'at source', recycling, treatment and 'clean up' initiatives. Professor Veena Sahajwalla (UNSW) will provide provide a short presentation, and then be joined by Anissa Lawrence (Ghostnets Australia), Shannon Mead (No More Butts), Lottie Dalziel (Banish), Murray Powell (Optimal Stormwater), and Mayor Paula Masselos (Waverly Council) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A.
SPEAKER AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER
Allegra Spender
Federal Member of Parliament
PANELIST
Jestin George
Samsara
PANELIST
Charlotte Lebrun
Sea Shepherd Australia
PANELIST
Marjorie O'Neill
NSW Member of Parliament
PANELIST
James Dorney
TOMRA
PANELIST
Mike Smith
Zero Co.
THE PATH TO PURGING PLASTIC
In this session, we will discuss potential future innovations and actions to help 'turn the tide' on ocean plastic pollution. Allegra Spender MP (Parliament of Austalia) will provide provide a short presentation, and then joined by Charlotte Lebrun (Sea Shepherd Australia), James Dorney (TOMRA), Jestin George (Samsara), Marjorie O'Neill MP (NSW Parliament), and Mike Zmith (Zero Co.) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKER
Dr Britta Denise Hardesty CSIRO
SPEAKER
Prof. Veena Sahajwalla
UNSW
SPEAKER
Allegra Spender
Federal Member of Parliament
In this session, the speakers of the previous sessions sessions (Dr Denise Hardesty, Prof. Veena Sahawjwalla, and Allega Spender MP) will provide a synethsis of the previous discussions and highlight key essential actions to 'turn the tide' on ocean plastic pollution. Attendees will then be invited for drinks and networking.
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