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SUMMARY:Blue Economy Webinar: What’s it Take to Develop Offshore Wind in Australia?
DESCRIPTION:This Blue Economy CRC webinar will present the findings of the project ‘Pre-conditions for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Australia’ in three work packages\, outlining what it takes to build an offshore wind industry in Australia. \nIncluding Q&A & facilitated by Professor Marcus Haward.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blue-economy-webinar-whats-it-take-to-develop-offshore-wind-in-australia/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251117T153000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building the Future Blue Economy Workforce
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how the Blue Economy CRC is preparing the next generation of researchers for a rapidly changing\, technology-driven world. It draws on findings from the Graduate Attributes Project—a multi-year study examining how CRC-affiliated PhD students are developing the skills\, mindsets\, and adaptability required for success across academia and industry. \nThe session will highlight how graduate attributes such as creativity\, collaboration\, resilience\, and systems thinking are cultivated through CRC research training that connects academia\, industry\, and community. It aims to spark conversation on how we can further strengthen employability and professional capability among CRC PhD candidates. \nRegister here: Webinar: Building the Future Blue Economy Workforce
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-building-the-future-blue-economy-workforce/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T143000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Highlights from the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 1993\, the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) series has been the premier bi-annual technical and scientific event focused on renewable marine energy\, attracting academic and industry delegates from across the world. \nThis webinar is a re-run of selected presentations from EWTEC 2025 showcasing the latest developments in wave energy from Australian and international researchers and developers. \n\nPresentation 1: Sea trialling the M4 wave energy converter: Initial hydrodynamic performance insights.\n\nPresented by Dr Adi Kurniawan\, Research Fellow at University of Western Australia.\n\n\nPresentation 2: Estimating nearshore wave energy converter impact on beach width using satellite data.\n\nPresented by James Thompson\, PhD candidate in coastal science and engineering at Griffith University.\n\n\nPresentation 3: From lab tests to full-scale – Lessons learned through stages of development with CorPower Ocean.\n\nPresented by Dr Jørgen Hals Todalshaug\, Lead Scientist at CorPower Ocean.\n\n\nPresentation 4: Toward defining wave prediction requirements for wave energy applications.\n\nPresented by Dr Nataliia Sergiienko\, ARC Industry Fellow at the University of Adelaide & Carnegie Clean Energy.\n\n\n\nFollowed by Q&A facilitated by Dr Jana Orszaghova and Dr Hugh Wolgamot.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-highlights-from-the-european-wave-and-tidal-energy-conference-2025/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Blue Economy Symposium (OMAE 2025 Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Economy Symposium is an event focused on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development\, often featuring research and discussions on topics such as aquaculture\, renewable energy\, and offshore technology. The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been actively involved in organising and hosting these symposia\, including those held as part of OMAE (International Conference on Ocean\, Offshore\, and Arctic Engineering). \nThis webinar will highlight five presentations from the Blue Economy Symposium in Vancouver\, Canada\, held at OMAE2025\, providing an opportunity to hear high-quality research and gain insights from industry leaders on the current and future directions of the Blue Economy. \nFacilitated by Prof Chien Ming Wang and Dr Yunil Chu\, The University of Queensland/Blue Economy CRC . Followed by Q&A. \nRead more and register
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-blue-economy-symposium-omae-2025-vancouver/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250820T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
CREATED:20250811T043011Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Offshore Seaweed Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores the cutting-edge advancements in deep-cycling offshore seaweed mariculture\, a “stellar technology” poised to revolutionise ocean regeneration and sustainable economies. Led by Dr. Brian von Herzen\, Dr. Joseph Rauch\, and Steve Hamilton\, the session will delve into the automation\, scaling\, and commercialisation of these innovative platforms with Prof Jeff Wright discussing commercially scalable hatchery and grow-out methods for offshore cultivation of kelp. \nAttendees will learn about the ecological benefits\, including carbon removal and climate repair\, alongside the intricate engineering and operational strategies—from remote command and control to robust structural design—that are making large-scale\, cost-effective deployment a reality for coastal communities across Australasia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-offshore-seaweed-cultivation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
CREATED:20241210T014942Z
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SUMMARY:Futures of Seafood Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Angela Williamson and Veronica Papacosta for the Futures of Seafood December update via webinar on Wednesday\, 11th December at 12pm (AEDT). \nThe study\, which commenced this time last year\, will deliver an industry-informed program of work to support a secure\, resilient\, and thriving Australian seafood community. \nIt will reinforce the seafood stakeholders’ commitment to fair and equitable access\, industry-led research and innovation\, and trusted stewardship of our coasts and oceans. The Futures of Seafood project will foster a deeper understanding of the seafood industry\, ensuring it is deeply valued by all.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/futures-of-seafood-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241203T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
CREATED:20241127T033358Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ocean Wave Energy in Australia
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present the status\, opportunities and challenges of wave energy in Australia. \nHear from experts behind the hot-off-the-press comprehensive report detailing the Australian wave resource\, the markets and integration potential for wave energy\, as well as the regulatory\, environmental\, social and cultural factors. \nIn-depth analysis of the value of wave energy\, in terms of its ability to complement wind and solar resources and guarantee power when needed while reducing energy storage requirements\, will be presented.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-ocean-wave-energy-in-australia/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240726T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Blue Economy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The long-term strategy of the Blue Economy is aimed at unlocking the potential of ocean resources through the sustainable development of offshore seafood and renewable energy production systems. \nThis Blue Economy symposium was initiated at the OMAE 42nd International Conference on Ocean\, Offshore & Arctic Engineering which was held in Melbourne in 2023. \nOwing to its success\, the symposium has become a permanent feature symposium in OMAE and it covers emerging technologies in the context of the blue economy with a focus on aquaculture and renewable energy applications. \nIn this webinar\, 3 presentations were selected to cover some of the aforementioned topics in the context of blue economy. \nPresentation 1:\nIndustrialization of Ocean Fish Farming Contributing to Boost Supply of Marine Proteins – Solutions and Challenges + Q&A.\nSpeaker: Mr. Per Arild Aland (DNV) \nPresentation 2:\nDesigning for the Animal: Reimagining Offshore Fish Structures + Q&A.\nSpeakers: Dr Louise Kregting & Suzanne Black (Pant&Food Research NZ) \nPresentation 3:\nDigital Twin-Driven Optimal Design of Connector Stiffness for Floating Multi-Modular Structures – an Application for Floating Solar Energy Harvest + Q&A.\nSpeaker: Prof Dong Trong Nguyen (NTNU)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blue-economy-symposium/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
CREATED:20240530T053358Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cultural Licence to Operate in the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:Flipping the script for Industry to consider the competitive advantage of working directly alongside First Nations through changing the formula of corporate responsibility in a more legitimised and objective way. \nUnlocking the Blue Economy through an inclusive and equitable approach does not happen by chance.  As governments\, investors\, rightsholders and stakeholders look to the sea as the next economic frontier\, there is a renewed focus on ensuring a balanced approach to developing and managing ocean resources through cross-disciplinary engagement. \nThe presentation and video will explore outcomes from a trans-Tasman scoping project funded to build a Cultural Licence to Operate framework that helps to create the ecosystem for an ethical\, equitable\, dynamic\, and responsive system in which negotiations are customised at place. This Indigenous-led study set out to strengthen the guiding tracks and transparency for shifting out from a transactional way to engage with First Nations through “keeping up an appearance” to building and maintaining a relational way of maximising co-benefits.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-cultural-licence-to-operate-in-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Blue Innovations
DESCRIPTION:The SeaCities Lab at Griffith University conducts research on aquatic urbanism and floating marine structures. This presentation will explore floating projects that address solutions for marine protection\, provide renewable energy\, and ensure food security. \nThe SeaCities Lab has been at the forefront of the development of the SeaFisher novel offshore fish pen under the Blue Economy CRC\, amongst other projects such as the SeaManta and SeaOasis. \nThe SeaManta is a floating artificial reef designed to enhance dive experiences\, while the SeaSurveyor monitors Marine Protection Areas in international waters. SeaWatt 1000 introduces innovative floating 15MW Trestle Type wind turbines\, along with a Floating Energy Island. \nThe SeaFisher project\, under the Blue Economy CRC\, focuses on large-scale offshore fish pen\, while SeaOasis addresses food security challenges through sustainable floating devices functioning as integrated systems like terrestrial oases. \nThese projects\, among others\, have been published in journals and books such as ‘Global Blue Economy – Analysis\, Developments\, and Challenges: Offshore Fish Farming: Challenges and Developments in Fish Pen Designs’\, ‘SeaCities: Aquatic Urbanism\,’ ‘SeaCities: Urban Tactics for Sea-Level Rise\,’ and ‘SeaOasis: Floating Aquaculture for Smallholders’ Global Food Security.’
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/upcoming-webinar-blue-innovations/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240430T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240430T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinar: Introduction to the Futures of Seafood Study
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 30th April\, 2024\n11.30am – 12.30pm (AEST)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeafood Industry Australia and the Blue Economy CRC are offering Australia’s seafood and ocean estate stakeholders a front-row seat in telling the seafood story. \nHear from the Futures of Seafood study team as they take a deep dive into how the study will deliver an industry informed program of work to support a secure\, resilient and thriving Australian seafood community. It will reinforce the seafood stakeholders’ commitment to fair and equitable access\, industry-led research and innovation\, and trusted stewardship of our coasts and oceans. \nFutures will foster an understanding of the seafood industry\, ensuring it is deeply valued by all. \nThrough the 18-month study\, we will map\, model and describe the spatial\, economic and social impacts of the full suite of government policies and targets that impact ocean access on the seafood industry and will seek to answer: \n\nWhat is the future of seafood production and therefore is availability under threat?\nWhat if we are at tipping point? As competition for ocean space intensifies\, how can we measure and manage the cumulative impacts of the Government’s policy decisions on seafood as an existing industry/operator?\n\nBy securing funding co-contributions from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation\, Blue Economy CRC\, the Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry\, and the Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, Environment and Water; we expect this work will be used as a single source of truth that can inform government priorities\, activities and decisions around the use of the ocean estate\, while reducing the duplication and burden on contributors. \nThis is a time-critical opportunity and a ‘once in a decade’ co-designed\, multi-disciplinary and collaborative study on Australian seafood. This collaborative approach is fundamental to ensure this study achieves its ambitious suite of outputs while representing the industry members’ data\, experiences and insights with respect and integrity. \nThe study is founded on an enduring data collation and management platform\, an inclusive stakeholder engagement schedule of events and activities and a strong outreach program that will be undertaken by a series of expert commissions and overseen and supported by a strong and inclusive governance framework.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/upcoming-webinar-introduction-to-the-futures-of-seafood-study/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
CREATED:20231130T034418Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Thinking about the future of food
DESCRIPTION:This webinar brings together several international experts on food to provide a range of ideas about the future of food from international\, national and local perspectives. \n  \nEach speed-presentation aims to be dynamic and thought-provoking\, we hope this will inform our understanding about food and seafood production. \n  \nPresentation 1: Brief Introduction presented by Prof Chris Carter\, Blue Economy CRC / IMAS / UTAS \nPresentation 2: Exploring future nutrient needs presented by Dr Andrew Fletcher\, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative – Riddet Institute \nPresentation 3: Coping with complex seafood futures\, one byte at a time presented by Dr Beth Fulton\, CSIRO \nPresentation 4: Future of fish supply under climate change presented by Prof Julia Blanchard\, IMAS / UTAS \nPresentation 5: Identifying management actions for a food-based approach to fisheries and aquaculture presented by Dr Anna Farmery\, ANCORS\, UOW \nPresentation 6: Sustainably feeding our blue food presented by Dr Rich Cottrell\, IMAS/UTAS \nPresentation 7: Systems approach driven by theory of change applied to terrestrial systems presented by Prof Duncan Cameron\, University of Manchester \nPresentation 8: Centre for Food Safety and Innovation (CFSI) – future prospects in food-related research and development in Tasmania presented by Prof John Bowman\, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture / UTAS \n  \nThe webinar will be facilitated by Prof Chris Carter and presentations will be followed by Q&A.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-thinking-about-the-future-of-food/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments
DESCRIPTION:The International Energy Agency (IEA) Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme published an International Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology. The document intends to support international efforts by presenting a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity\, ensuring that decision-makers have consistent information available to them. \nInternational acceptance of a common approach to technology development and evaluation brings the following benefits: \n\nClarity in the expectations from different stakeholders during each stage of development\, bringing clearer communication.\nConsistency in the use of terminology\, and the process to evaluate technology\, ensuring a level playing field.\nStakeholders working together to build confidence and transparency in the sector.\nEfficient decision-making processes promoting direction of funding to the technologies with highest chances of commercial success.\nTechnology development processes consistent across the world\, leading to more international collaboration more globally transferrable technology.\nConsistent and coordinated application of other sources of technical guidance available in the ocean energy sector.\n\nThe framework applies to wave and tidal stream technologies\, but future versions will be expanded to other forms of ocean energy. \nThe invited presentations and speakers will provide: \n\nInformation about the IEA-OES Technology Collaboration Programme;\nThe objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework\, and the experience of national and international funders in its adoption.\nAn application of the framework in the development of Carnegie Clean Energy’s CETO technology toward commercialisation in the EuropeWave programme.\n\nPresentation 1: About the Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme Presented by Professor Irene Penesis \nOcean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems\, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries\, founded in 2001\, which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. \nEstablished in 1974\, the International Energy Agency (IEA) carries out a comprehensive programme of energy co-operation for its 29 member countries and beyond by examining the full spectrum of energy issues and advocating policies that will enhance energy security\, economic development\, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide. \nThe Blue Economy CRC is the member representing Australia. Professor Irene Penesis is the Australian Primary Delegate\, and Professor Christophe Gaudin (from University of Western Australia) is the Alternate Delegate. \nPresentation 2: Objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework presented by Jonathan Hodges \nIn this talk\, Jonathan Hodges will introduce the objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework\, including the updates soon to be released in a 2nd Edition. He will discuss the background of its production and share the experiences of national and international funders and their adoption of its recommendations in ocean energy funding programmes. \nPresentation 3: Development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme presented by Dr Alexandre Pichard \nCarnegie is the owner and developer of the CETO technology\, which captures energy from ocean waves and converts it into electricity. We use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and electric machines to optimally control the device and generate electricity in the most efficient way possible. \nWe have a long history in ocean energy with a track record of world leading developments. We are using a staged approach to our technology development to minimise risk and cost along the pathway. The OES framework provides valuable guidance around the logical development steps and the associated evaluation criteria. It provides a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity \nCarnegie has been selected to progress the development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme. EuropeWave is an innovative R&D programme combining almost €20 million of national\, regional and EU funding to drive a competitive Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) programme for wave energy technology. The presentation will highly how Carnegie has been applying the OES framework withing the context of the EuropeWave programme. \nThe webinar will be facilitated by Professor Irene Penesis and presentations will be followed by Q&A.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-a-framework-for-evaluating-and-guiding-ocean-energy-technology-developments/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ethics & Social Licence in the Blue Economy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss ethics\, integrity and social acceptance in the Blue Economy\, delving into the nature of ‘integrity systems’ and their importance along with exploring the social license to operate.\n\n\n\nSocial license to operate in itself can have different meanings to different people and can be used in ways that are ethically constructive or ethically problematic. \nPresentation 1: Ethics and integrity in the Blue Economy\nPresented by: Professor Charles Sampford\, IEGL Director: Institute for Ethics\, Governance & Law\, Griffith University \nThis presentation will discuss the nature of ethics and integrity for individuals\, institutions\, profit-seeking enterprises\, and overall systems\, emphasizing the importance of ‘integrity systems’. An integrity system is the sum total of all elements in a system\, including laws\, incentives\, standards\, institutions and ethical norms. These elements\, and their relations and interactions\, shape behaviour and deliver outcomes. The system has integrity if it delivers on its promise: on the values that justify it. A Blue Economy integrity system is therefore made up of the ethical norms\, laws\, organisations\, and market forces in the marine industry space that determine whether the system will live up to the high ideals it seeks to achieve. \nPresentation 2: Social licence in the Blue Economy\nPresented by: Dr Hugh Breakey\, Senior Research Fellow: Institute for Ethics\, Governance & Law\, Griffith University \nThe social license to operate (SLO) is an ambiguous term and a challenging feature of many contemporary industries\, including Blue Economy industries. This presentation will discuss different ways of understanding the SLO\, through definitions\, analogies\, and its absence. It will explore how the SLO can work (or fail to work) in different cases as an ethical tool\, activist weapon\, corporate shield\, or empty buzzword. It will describe four different strategies that give rise to different types of SLO (Genuine SLO; Strategic SLO\, Tick-box SLO; and Default SLO)\, each with different risk profiles.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-ethics-social-licence-in-the-blue-economy/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230927T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260526T000526
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SUMMARY:Blue Economy Webinar: A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments
DESCRIPTION:A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments: Presentation of the OES Framework and Application\n\n\n\nWednesday 27th September\, 2023\n4pm – 5:30pm (AEST) \n\n\nThe International Energy Agency (IEA) Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme published an international Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology. The document intends to support international efforts by presenting a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity\, ensuring that decision-makers have consistent information available to them. \nInternational acceptance of a common approach to technology development and evaluation brings the following benefits: \n\nClarity in the expectations from different stakeholders during each stage of development\, bringing clearer communication.\nConsistency in the use of terminology\, and the process to evaluate technology\, ensuring a level playing field.\nStakeholders working together to build confidence and transparency in the sector.\nEfficient decision-making processes promoting direction of funding to the technologies with highest chances of commercial success.\nTechnology development processes consistent across the world\, leading to more international collaboration more globally transferrable technology.\nConsistent and coordinated application of other sources of technical guidance available in the ocean energy sector.\n\nThe framework applies to wave and tidal stream technologies\, but future versions will be expanded to other forms of ocean energy. \nThe invited presentations and speakers will provide: \n\nInformation about the IEA-OES Technology Collaboration Programme;\nThe objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework\, and the experience of national and international funders in its adoption.\nAn application of the framework in the development of Carnegie Clean Energy’s CETO technology toward commercialisation in the EuropeWave programme.\n\nPresentation 1: About the Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme Presented by Professor Irene Penesis \nOcean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems\, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries\, founded in 2001\, which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. \nEstablished in 1974\, the International Energy Agency (IEA) carries out a comprehensive programme of energy co-operation for its 29 member countries and beyond by examining the full spectrum of energy issues and advocating policies that will enhance energy security\, economic development\, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide. \nThe Blue Economy CRC is the member representing Australia. Professor Irene Penesis is the Australian Primary Delegate\, and Professor Christophe Gaudin (from University of Western Australia) is the Alternate Delegate. \nPresentation 2: Objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework presented by Jonathan Hodges \nIn this talk\, Jonathan Hodges will introduce the objectives\, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework\, including the updates soon to be released in a 2nd Edition. He will discuss the background of its production and share the experiences of national and international funders and their adoption of its recommendations in ocean energy funding programmes. \nPresentation 3: Development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme presented by Dr Alexandre Pichard \nCarnegie is the owner and developer of the CETO technology\, which captures energy from ocean waves and converts it into electricity. We use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and electric machines to optimally control the device and generate electricity in the most efficient way possible. \nWe have a long history in ocean energy with a track record of world leading developments. We are using a staged approach to our technology development to minimise risk and cost along the pathway. The OES framework provides valuable guidance around the logical development steps and the associated evaluation criteria. It provides a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity \nCarnegie has been selected to progress the development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme. EuropeWave is an innovative R&D programme combining almost €20 million of national\, regional and EU funding to drive a competitive Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) programme for wave energy technology. The presentation will highly how Carnegie has been applying the OES framework withing the context of the EuropeWave programme. \nThe webinar will be facilitated by Professor Irene Penesis and presentations will be followed by Q&A.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blue-economy-webinar-a-framework-for-evaluating-and-guiding-ocean-energy-technology-developments/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen as a Marine Fuel: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:In June 2023\, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set revised targets in the 80th session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) to decarbonize the global fleet. The new targets include a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030\, a 70% reduction by 2040 (compared to 2008 levels)\, and the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. \nThe implementation of alternative fuels to conventional fossil-based fuels is key to the decarbonisation of the global maritime and shipping industry. Green Hydrogen is currently one of the prime candidates among alternative shipping fuels\, as it offers ship owners and operators a low-carbon and low-emission fuel option for potential use in internal combustion engines and fuel cells. \nHowever\, there are several complex challenges concerning the adoption of green hydrogen in the shipping industry. In this webinar\, three speakers were invited to present on various topics related to the role of green hydrogen in decarbonising the maritime industry and shed light on the main challenges the maritime industry is currently facing. \nThe invited presentations and speakers are: \n‌Presentation 1: Alternative Fuels and their Implications on Vessel Design \n\nPresented by: Dr. Thomas Beard (BMT)\n\nPresentation 2: Ports’ Opportunities and Challenges in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains \n\nPresented by: Associate Professor Peggy Chen (AMC\, UTAS)\n\n‌Presentation 3: The feasibility of using hydrogen as a marine fuel in Australia \n\nPresented by: Dr. Hongjun Fan (AMC\, UTAS)\n\nFollowed by Q&A
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/hydrogen-as-a-marine-fuel-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Offshore Engineering & Technology: Blue Economy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Offshore Engineering & Technology: Blue Economy Symposium\n\n\nWednesday 26th July\, 2023\n4pm – 5:45pm AEST \n\n\nThe Blue Economy Symposium was organised for the first time within the 42nd OMAE 2023 conference in Melbourne Convention Centre from 11-16 June. In addition to Prof Irene Penesis’ keynote lecture on Challenges of the Blue Economy for Sustainable Offshore Development\, the symposium featured 32 lively presentations covering many aspects of the Blue Economy CRC research activities such as aquaculture farm infrastructure\, seafood production\, hydrogen powering vessels\, offshore renewable energy devices\, remote and autonomous technologies\, offshore development policies\, legislations\, and ethics. \nThe Blue Economy Symposium has made a deep impression on most of the 750 conference delegates. This impact was evident when OMAE organisers invited the CRC to organise the Blue Economy symposium in the next 43rd OMAE conference in Singapore from 9-14 June 2024. \nIn this webinar\, five presentations were selected to cover various topics related to offshore engineering and technology in the context of the blue economy. \n‌Presentation 1: Reducing Risk in Design and Operation of Exposed High Volume\, Advanced Fish Farms \n\nPresented by: Mr. Per Arild Aland (DNV)\n\nPresentation 2: Ethical Risk in the Offshore Blue Economy Integrity System \n\nPresented by: Dr Hugh Breakey (Griffith University)\n\n‌Presentation 3: Determination of Mooring Load Levels on a Cage Designed for Exposed Aquaculture in Chile \n\nPresented by: Assistant Professor Cristian Cifuentes (Universidad Austral de Chile)\n\n‌Presentation 4: Novel Solution for Mitigating Sloshing in Floating Closed-Containment Aquaculture Tanks \n\nPresented by: Mr. Johannes Wiegerink (University of Queensland)\n\nPresentation 5: Numerical Modelling in the Development of the M4 Prototype for Albany\, Western Australia \n\nPresented by: Dr Adi Kurniawan (University of Western Australia)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-offshore-engineering-technology-blue-economy-symposium/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Flow interactions with seaweed and implications for offshore aquaculture
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a background to offshore seaweed aquaculture including an Australian perspective\, the biophysical effects arising from interaction with waves and currents and an overview of current projects in offshore seaweed aquaculture. \nWe’ll touch on the opportunities for cultivating macroalgae in the open ocean\, required adaptation to high energy environments along with the required system design and supporting technologies. Lastly we will cover the seaweed-ocean interaction processes and the current research gaps in seaweed hydrodynamics. \nA Q&A will follow the presentations. \nPresentations:\n1. An introduction to offshore seaweed aquaculture including an Australian perspective\, scoping study findings relevant to the ocean environment/hydrodynamics.\nPresented by Dr Wouter Visch\, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies\, University of Tasmania \n2. Biophysical effects arising from interaction with waves and currents.\nPresented by Dr Louise Kregting \n3. An overview of current projects in offshore seaweed aquaculture.\nPresented by Professor Bela Buck \n4. Seaweed-ocean interaction processes\, research gaps in seaweed hydrodynamics.\nPresented by Professor Ryan Lowe
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/flow-interactions-with-seaweed-and-implications-for-offshore-aquaculture/
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Floating Structures for the Next Generation of Ocean Industries
DESCRIPTION:SFI BLUES develops new knowledge and technology that will contribute to solving the several industrial and societal challenges the world is facing. \nSFI BLUES is funded by the Research Council of Norway and the centre partners (industry\, public and research) through the centres for research-based innovation scheme. The main objective of SFI BLUES is to enable the Norwegian industry to create novel floating structures for renewable energy (wind and solar)\, aquaculture and coastal infrastructure. The research areas in SFI BLUES include digitalization\, design optimization\, metocean\, wave-structures interaction\, materials\, mooring and anchors. \nSFI EXPOSED is a research centre focusing on developing knowledge and technologies for EXPOSED aquaculture operations\, enabling a sustainable expansion of the fish farming industry. Technological innovations\, such as more autonomous systems\, offshore structures and vessels are needed to sustain farm production under all conditions and enable more robust\, safe\, controlled and continuous operations. \nThe EXPOSED Centre brings together global leading salmon farmers\, key service and technology providers\, SINTEF Ocean and other strong research groups\, including AMOS (the Norwegian Centre of Excellence for Autonomous Marine Operations and Systems). The centre started in 2015 and the webinar will showcase the identified challenges of exposed aquaculture and solutions to these. \nThis webinar will describe the motivation and background for the centres and show examples of current research activity.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/floating-structures-for-the-next-generation-of-ocean-industries/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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