Focusing on women in ocean tech, science, and innovation, with over 40 female speakers and panelists.
Over 400 attendees submitted their impact statements/photos as an illustration of their commitment to the ocean.
You can see their statements in the event Executive Summary.

Speakers
- Cristina Mittermeier, Co-Founder and Managing Director, SeaLegacy
- Kortney Opshaug, Founder and CEO, Blue Ocean Gear
- Lindsey Hoell, CEO of Dispatch Goods
- Yuka Kagao, Co-Founder of SOA Japan & UMINARI
- Lisandra Maria, Oceanographer, Founder of Virtual Dive
- Nadia Laabs, Co-Founder & COO, SafetyNet Technologies
- Svanika Balasubramanian, Founder and CEO, rePurpose
- Ana Vitoria Tereza de Magalhaes, Founder, Ocean Immersion Portugal
- Ashley Y Bae, Founder, Verdant Seas
- Innandya Irawan, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, CarbonEthics
- Debbie Remengesau, First Lady of the Republic of Palau
Workshops & Panelists
Impact Investing
Circular Economy: Sustainable Innovation in Fashion's Supply Chain
UN Decade of the Ocean: Global Priorities and Incorporating Youth in the Decade of Ocean Science
- Eugenia Barroca - SOA Portuguese Language Regional Representative and All-Atlantic Youth Ambassador
- Katie Geddes - Program Manager, NOAA Research International Activities
- Taylor Goelz - Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, NOAA Research
- Assia Edderouzi - Manager, Ocean Sustainability Programs at Fugro and ECOP Representative
- Anna-Marie Laura - Director, International Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy
Real-Time Crisis: Mauritius Oil Spill and Crowdsourcing Solutions
- Gregoire Rouxel - Mauritian Influencer on the ground
- Sawan Badooa - SOA Ocean Leader
Environmental Film Panel
- Ana Blanco - Executive Director of International Ocean Film Festival
- Dr. Erika Woolsey - Co-Founder and CEO of The Hydrous
- Linda Booker - Director and Producer of Straws
Real-Time Crisis: Ecuadorian Marine Violations
- Stephanie Torres - SOA Peru
- Ericka Carrera - SOS Galapagos
- Gabriela Martinez -Galapagos Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO-MAB Programme
- Maximiliano Bello - Mission Blue
Next SOA Connects Ocean Solutions Summit: November 5, 2020

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