Four Episodes on one deck.
Check-in opens
Introduction & opening remarks
Fabien Lamaison (Plastic Odyssey Fund), Zak Risinger (South Street Seaport Museum), Alex Dechelotte (Plastic Odyssey) — opening remarks by Daniela Fernandez (VELAMAR).
Corporate Ocean Engagement in Action
How companies mobilize resources, philanthropy, and employee power for the Ocean. With Emy Kane (Lonely Whale) and Jeremy Pochman (11th Hour Racing) — moderated by Nicolette Van Exel (Exel Impact).
Corporate Ocean Innovation in Action
Transforming supply chains — from sail-powered shipping to refill systems and seaweed-based packaging. With Raphaëlle Archambeaud (L’Occitane en Provence), Michael Fernandez-Ferri (VELA), and Julia Marsh (Sway) — moderated by Lea d’Auriol (Oceanic Global).
Ocean Research & Restoration in Action
Tackling legacy pollution and safeguarding marine sanctuaries. With Sarah Hameed (Marine Conservation Institute), Alex Dechelotte (Plastic Odyssey), and Mitchelle De Leon (SkyTruth) — moderated by Omar Sadoon (Planetary).
Ocean Storytelling in Action
Ocean stories that move us — with special guest Benjamin Von Wong (artist & activist), Andi Cross (Edges of Earth), Ana Blanco (International Ocean Film Foundation), and Hanna Dijkstra (Plastic Odyssey) — hosted by Mark Haver (Sustainable Ocean Alliance).
Networking on deck
An open-air gathering on the Wavertree deck to connect, celebrate, and build new partnerships — until 8 PM.
The voices of the first edition.
South Street Seaport — Tall Ship Wavertree
89 South St, Pier 16, New York, NY 10038
