Summit

Sustainable Ocean Solutions Kick-off

Farvatn invites the Sustainable Ocean Solutions (SOS) Community to an inspiring kick-off in Bergen during One Ocean Week, setting the stage for the SOS Summit 2025 in San Francisco.‍

Time:
April 7, 2025 6:00 PM
Place:
Frescohallen, Bergen
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‍Farvatn invites the Sustainable Ocean Solutions (SOS) Community to an inspiring kick-off in Bergen during One Ocean Week, setting the stage for the SOS Summit 2025 in San Francisco.‍

Join ocean pioneers, innovators, and sustainability advocates for an evening of dynamic conversations and powerful stories. Haakon Vatle, CEO of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation and visionary leader of the One Ocean Expedition, opens the evening with an authentic sea shanty, celebrating our shared connection to the sea.

Heart of global innovation

Hear from Johan Brand, Malin Haara, and Sharon Røe as they discuss how maritime expeditions spark new partnerships and inspire innovative solutions for ocean sustainability. Alex Bergo and Sharon Røe will share exciting trends from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, highlighting collaboration and fresh ideas from the heart of global innovation.

Meaningful community

Mattie Rodrigue and James Honeyborne illustrate how storytelling combined with new technology can accelerate marine conservation efforts, while Alfredo Giron Nava and Amber LeBlanc discuss the powerful ripple effects created by meaningful community and scientific engagement.

Unforgettable voyage

Expect insightful discussions, engaging networking, and a first look at the extraordinary SOS Summit journey—culminating in an unforgettable voyage from San Francisco to San Diego aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl as part of the One Ocean Expedition 2025–2026.

This event is invitation-only. Full program details and registration information will be shared directly with the SOS Community.

Speakers

Dorothy Dankel

Dorothy Dankel

Senior Research Scientist
SINTEF Ocean
Alfredo Giron Nava

Alfredo Giron Nava

Head, Ocean Action Agenda
World Economic Forum
Amber LeBlanc

Amber LeBlanc

Communicator & Activist
One Ocean Youth Panel
Mattie Rodrigue

Mattie Rodrigue

Science Program Director
OceanX
James Honeyborne

James Honeyborne

Wildlife film maker
Freeborne Media & Wild Space Productions
Johan Brand

Johan Brand

Founder
We Are Human
Johan Odvar Odfjell

Johan Odvar Odfjell

Director
Farvatn Venture
Malin Haara

Malin Haara

Project manager
Maritime Bergen
Sharon Røe

Sharon Røe

Senior Advisor, Sustainability & Tech
Innovation Norway, San Francisco
Alexander Bergo

Alexander Bergo

Director
Innovation Norway San Francisco and Bay Area
Haakon Vatle

Haakon Vatle

CEO / Expedition leader
The One Ocean Expedition
Jen Lee Koss

Jen Lee Koss

Founding Partner
Springbank Collective
Ash Rust

Ash Rust

Managing Partner
Sterling Road

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