Theme: Deep Challenges

This event will focus on talks that are at the forefront of scientific research, technology and efforts in tackling issues directly affecting the marine environment.

VOR Globe
V&A Waterfront
cape town, Western Cape, 8001
South Africa

Kerry Sink

Speaker

Dr. Kerry Sink is the Marine Programme Manager and Principal Scientist at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). She is inspired by the infinite possibilities of the ocean, the discoveries, the beauty, the wonder and things that there’s yet to find out.

Michael Markovina

Speaker

Michael Markovina, is a Consultant for Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) SmartFish Programme, and the co-founder of Moving Sushi, a non profit company that ‘uses scientific exploration and open access data to better understand the social, economic and biological needs for the conservation and sustainable use of key African marine resources.’

Richard Hardiman

Speaker

Meet Richard Hardiman, the CEO of RanMarine Technology BV, an environmental technology company specifically focused on using drones in ports, harbours, marinas, and inland water environments.

Wendy Foden

Speaker

Professor Wendy Foden is a conservation biologist who focuses on providing scientifically robust and pragmatic support for biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch and chairs the IUCN SSC Climate Change Specialist Group.