20 Sep 2018 G7 Oceans Inspiration Expo
GLOBE Series is delighted to be partnering with the Government of Canada in hosting an oceans-themed Inspiration Expo in Halifax as part of the G7.
September 20, 2018
8:30 – 18:00
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle Street, Ballroom Level
What is it?
This free event* is open to the public, offering an opportunity to engage in key G7 topics and discover ideas and actions that are being taken in the areas of:
Ocean Plastic & Marine Litter | Resilient Coasts & Coastal Communities | Sustainable Oceans & Fisheries
Learn, get inspired, and see who’s leading the charge on oceans-related solutions!
*Registration in advance is not required.
Media Advisory
G7 Oceans Inspiration Expo Opens to the Public
Free Speaker Series
9:00 – 9:45
Opening Remarks
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Laurel C. Broten, Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Kes Morton, President and CEO, Pisces Research Project Management Inc.
9:15 – 9:45
Inspirational Keynote
Alexandra Cousteau, Filmmaker & Environmental Activist
10:00 – 10:30
SPARK Talks by Leading Ocean Experts
Oliver Steeds, Nekton Mission
Kate Moran, Ocean Networks Canada
12:00 – 12:45
Armchair Interview
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer and President/CEO of Mission Blue
14:30 – 15:30
Protecting our Oceans – what can YOU do?
An interactive forum featuring:
Gigi Brisson, Founder and CEO, Ocean Elders
Geoff Green, Founder, Executive Director & Expedition Leader, Students on Ice
Josh Laughren, Executive Director, Oceana Canada
Scott Skinner, Clean Foundation
15:45 – 17:45
Youth Inspiration Hour
Introduction by:
Mayor Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax
Pecha Kucha presentations by:
OYIC Winners Mathilde Jutras and Kaoru Yokono
SPARK Talk by One More Generation:
Carter and Olivia Ries
Moderated by:
Dominique Souris, Youth Climate Lab
The Clean Coastal Challenge Awards:
Mike Gerbis, CEO, GLOBE Series and The Delphi Group
Danika Van Proosdij, Professor, Saint Mary’s University
Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament, Federal Riding of Halifax
Mindshift Play:
Presented by Adventure Earth Centre