Ocean Floor Explore
SCHEDULE of the WEEK
Connection Reception
Join Map the Gaps and COAST to kickoff Ocean Floor Explore with a reception to make connections. Panelists, presenters, attendees, special guests and staff from your hosts will be there to welcome you to Ocean Floor Explore.
Registration
Map the Gaps and COAST are pleased to welcome you for registration and coffee prior to the start of Ocean Floor Explore. Visit with exhibitors and network with colleagues while enjoying some hot beverages and light snacks.
Ocean Floor Explore - Finding Funding and Value
Map the Gaps leads this exciting day of thought leadership through keynote speakers, panelists, presentations and a conversation on the value of ocean floor exploration and how to pay for it.
Topics include:
Assessing the cost and value of ocean floor exploration
Funding models
Communication approaches
Laying the groundwork for a roadmap to discovery.
Exhibitors & Sponsors Reception
Ocean Floor Explore exhibitors and sponsors welcome you to mingle with them and their teams as part of a warm reception in the foyer area of the conference centre.
Ocean Floor Explore - Technologies and Innovations
Map the Gaps and COAST present an exciting day of presentations and a showcase of technologies and innovations changing the face of ocean floor exploration.
Join us to hear about:
Innovations in new technology being developed for ocean floor exploration
Challenges and opportunities facing this industry
Call to action on what’s needed, next steps and how to get there.
Workshop: Aspirational Funding Mechanisms for Global Ocean Floor Mapping & Exploration
The workshop convenes a diverse group of ocean-related funding agencies alongside innovative ocean initiatives to collaboratively explore new models for funding ocean floor exploration and surveying. Through a dynamic agenda of expert panel discussions, focused presentations, and interactive breakout sessions, participants will share insights, challenges, and opportunities from their unique perspectives. The goal is to foster creative thinking and cross-sector collaboration that can lead to novel, sustainable funding mechanisms, ultimately accelerating our understanding and stewardship of the ocean floor.
Ocean Tech Live
Welcome to Pacific Canada's premier ocean tech showcase.
Ever seen ocean-based artificial intelligence in action? Watched an autonomously piloted vessel cut through the waves?
On Tuesday, October 28th, join COAST's inaugural Demo Day event at Ship Point Pier for a live, interactive showcase of top-tier ocean technologies. Get to know the inventors and entrepreneurs behind the blue economy boom—featuring drones and vessels, ocean sensor technology, marine security systems, ocean stewardship and conservation technology, marine renewable energy, seaweed innovation, and much more.
Thank you to our sponsor Seaspan and our venue host the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority for championing the next generation of game-changing ocean innovations.
blueTIDES Closing Party
Blue Robotics, Map the Gaps, and COAST welcome you to join us for an evening of food, drinks, friends, and conversation at the Ocean Floor Explore blueTIDES Closing Party!
Hosted by Blue Robotics, this event is included with your registration and will offer an opportunity to connect, share, and collaborate with fellow ocean enthusiasts in a local and loved Victoria haunt.
Bring your questions, hype, and big ideas, and have a drink on us!
GEBCO Guiding Committee Annual Meeting
Join the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) for a 3 day annual meeting where discussions around strategy, governance, outreach, Seabed 2030 and community building will occur. Subcommittees of GEBCO will also report out their annual activities.
There are opportunities to join this group - come check it out.
Investor Day and Pitchfest
Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST) is pleased to welcome you to their headquarters in historic downtown Victoria, BC for a day of investor meetings, pitchfest and learning more about innovative and sustainable technology ocean development happening in British Columbia.
Registration is now open
Registration fees are:
$300 USD per attendee with Tuesday evening meal
$250 USD per attendee
$100 USD for registered students