Florida's 21st Century Coastal Transformation: A Focus on the Ocean Economy, Technology, and the Environment

Thu, November 14, 2024 — 12:00 PM

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$75.00
(+3.92 fee)

Sales end on Nov 04, 2024 11:55 PM

Your Individual Ticket purchase includes entrance to the event, informative speaker presentations on key coastal/ocean issues and the ocean economy, a delicious plated luncheon including one complimentary drink ticket, an exciting silent auction and excellent networking opportunities.

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Location

Coral Ridge Yacht Club

2800 Yacht Club Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

About this event

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Florida Ocean Alliance will host a Leadership Meeting -

Florida's 21st Century Coastal Transformation: A Focus on the Ocean Economy, Technology, and the Environment. Alliance members, marine and coastal experts, and advocates from around the state will gather at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale.

Speakers include:

Glenn Wiltshire, FOA President and Deputy Port Director, Port Everglades
Representative Kelly Skidmore, Florida State House of Representatives, District 92, Broward & Palm Beach Counties
Representative Chip LaMarca, Florida State House of Representatives, District 100, Broward County
Office of Ocean Economy, Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Paul Hindsley Ph.D., Chief Economist, Everglades Foundation
Jim Murley, FOA Founder, Resilience Consultant, Retired Chief Resilience Officer Miami-Dade County
Rebecca Prado, Florida Coastal Resilience Lead, Moffatt & Nichol
Sherry Larkin, Director, Florida Sea Grant Program, University of Florida
Carter Henne, President, Sea & Shoreline
Lisa Symons, Regional Response Coordinator, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary & NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

and other Florida marine and coastal experts who will discuss the key challenges, and innovative technologies and solutions that can strengthen Florida’s coastal resilience and the ocean economy for marine industries.

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