What is Happening in the Bay Area Blue Economy? 🌊

The Bay Area is quietly becoming one of the most exciting hubs for ocean innovation. Join 9Zero's Ocean Cluster and the Bay Area Ocean Cluster for an evening on the region's growing blue economy, from ocean data and sustainable materials to the working waterfront. Mike Blakeley of the Bay Area Ocean Cluster will open with a short presentation on the state of the local blue economy, then moderate a panel with leaders from the public sector and startups building in the ocean space. Panelists Boris Delepine, Head of Government Affairs, Port of San FranciscoVirj Kan, CEO & Founder, Primitives Biodesign, which makes architectural materials from sea urchin shellsSarah Merrigan, Product Marketing Manager, Sofar Ocean, the leading ocean intelligence platformMore speakers to be announced The conversation will cover What makes the Bay Area's blue economy unique compared with other coastal regionsThe most promising markets for blue economy goods and servicesHow ocean companies here connect, collaborate, and build critical mass Each panelist will share a quick overview of their work, followed by a moderated discussion and 20 to 30 minutes of audience Q&A. Stick around before and after to network, with drinks provided by 9Zero. Co-hosted by Meg Ruxton, Executive Director of Greenwater Foundation and 9Zero Ocean Cluster co-lead, in partnership with the Bay Area Ocean Cluster.