Name: Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut
Start: 2025-04-03T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-03T17:00:00-04:00
Location: School of Business

Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut

Ocean clusters as drivers for local and regional economic development.
About this Event

The Connecticut Blue Economy Coalition Presents:

Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut

Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: Southern Connecticut State University

Building: School of Business, 10 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

Join us for an exciting and impactful event focused on accelerating the growth of the Blue Economy in Connecticut. This gathering will bring together thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the tremendous potential of our state's marine and coastal resources in driving sustainable economic growth.

The event will feature a Keynote Address that will discuss the concept of ocean clusters as powerful drivers of local and regional economic development. The keynote will explore how these collaborative ecosystems of ocean-related industries can create new economic opportunities, foster innovation, and build a resilient Blue Economy.

Following the Keynote, a Panel Discussion will bring together leading Blue Economy stakeholders from across the state to discuss the opportunities and best practices for advancing the Blue Economy in Connecticut. Experts from government and industry will share insights on the future of Connecticut's Blue Economy, explore partnerships, and highlight cutting-edge initiatives shaping the growth of Blue Economy in Connecticut.

Whether you are a business leader, environmental advocate, policymaker, or entrepreneur, this event will provide valuable networking opportunities and actionable knowledge to help accelerate the Blue Economy in Connecticut.

Agenda

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Introductions
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Keynote Address - Michaela Garland, CEO, Long Island Sound Ocean Cluster

Info: Ocean Clusters as Drivers for Local and Regional Economic Development

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PM
Break

Info: Light refreshments provided

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Panel Discussion

Info: The Panel Discussion will start a conversation about challenges and opportunities to accelerating the Blue Economy and related economic and workforce development in the state of CT. The panel will also discuss what is needed to accelerate the Blue Economy in CT from industry stakeholders' perspectives.

🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Concluding Remarks