Description

Today, at the second Blue Opportunity Day we have the honour of having four guest lectures. Each, from their expertise and background, will help us put the pieces of the puzzle together on how the tackle this major societal challenge in a transdisciplinary way: 

1) From a legal perspective: how do we combine economic activities at our limited ocean space 

2) From a biological perspective: how do we produce seaweed in large enough quantities?

3) From a supply chain perspective: how do we provide transparency and credibility throughout the supply chain to buyers and consumers?  

4) From an international – governance perspective: how do we enable cross-border collaboration? 

Programme:

08:30 - 09:00    Welcome and registration 

09:00 - 10:30     Guest Lecture by Prof Frank Maes, UGent

10:30 - 12:00      Guest Lecture by Frank Fleming, Verifact

12:00 - 13:30      lunch and poster session 

13:30 - 15:00      Guest Lecture by Dr Michelle Marin-Chau, Nutri-San 

15:00 - 15:30      Coffee

15:30 - 17:00      Guest Lecture by Prof Daan Schalck, North Sea Port

17:00 - 18:30      Networking reception