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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, review future innovative opportunities for action and seek to make a collective impact!
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE!
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER
Dr Britta Denise Hardesty
CSIRO
PANELIST
Pete Ceglinski
SEABIN
PANELIST
Dr Charlene Testrail
UTS
PANELIST
Grahame Lloyd
Sea Shepherd Australia
PANELIST
Dr Michelle Blewitt
AUSMAP
PANELIST
Murray Powell
Optimal Stormwater
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), Dr Michelle Blewitt (AUSMAP), Pete Ceglinski (Seabin), Grahame Lloyd (Sea Shepherd Australia) and Murray Powell (Optimal Stormwater) for an interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A.
SPEAKER AND PANELISTS
SPEAKER
Prof. Veena Sahajwalla
UNSW
PANELIST
Anissa Lawrence
Ghostnets Australia
PANELIST
Shannon Mead
No More Butts
PANELIST
Lottie Dalziel
Banish
PANELIST
Heidi Tait
Tangaroa Blue
PANELIST
Mayor Paula Masselos
Waverley Council
PANELIST
James Dorney
TOMRA Cleanaway
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 a short presentation, and then be joined by Anissa Lawrence (Ghostnets Australia), Shannon Mead (No More Butts), Lottie Dalziel (Banish), Heidi Tait (Tangaroa Blue), James Dorney (TOMRA - Cleanaway) 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
Paul Riley
Samsara
PANELIST
Richie Vandenberg
The Hidden Sea
PANELIST
Mike Smith
Zero Co.
PANELIST
Marjorie O'Neill
NSW Member of Parliament
PANELIST
Dr Julia Reisser
ULUU
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 Marjorie O'Neill MP (NSW Parliament), Mike Zmith (Zero Co.), Dr Julia Reisser (ULUU) and Paul Riley (Samsara Eco) 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.
FORUM WRAP-UP
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
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