Summit Agenda

Designed for Outcomes Not Just Panels.

Experience a robust agenda anchored in real deal-making, coastal community networking, and immersive ocean research activities.

Key Initiatives

Signature Platforms

Zanzibar Blue Economy Leaders’ Roundtable

Blue Finance Forum

Ocean Innovation Pavilion

Coastal Mayors & Local Government Network

Women in the Blue Economy Leadership Track

Youth Ocean Action Bootcamp

Sustainable Seafood Tasting & Cultural Night

Closed-Door Roundtable

Exclusive capital alignment by the shore between leaders and partners.

High-Level Opening

Setting the agenda for the future of sustainable ocean prosperity.

Ministerial Panels

Government representatives discussing regional frameworks.

Ocean Policy Dialogues

Addressing critical structural frameworks that unlock marine ecosystem capital deployment.

Days 0 & 1

Setting the
Foundation.

Day 0: Leaders’ and Partners’ Closed-Door Roundtable. Exclusive alignment setting the tone for the entire summit.

Day 1: High-Level Opening, Ministerial Panels, and Ocean Policy Dialogues. Establishing the structural frameworks for the future.

Day 2: Capital Deployment & Deep Dives

The core transaction day of the summit — where commitments are made and ocean deals are structured.

Transaction
Day 2 — Deep Dive Sectoral Tracks

Blue Finance Forum & Project Pitches.

Access pre-vetted marine project pitches and participate in dynamic structuring workshops amidst oceanic views.

24
Active Ocean Deals
100%
Deep Dive Cleared
Live Pitch Status
User
User
User
Coastal infrastructure project pitches
Active Room
Vessel electrification workshops
Active Room
Blue bonds & coral frameworks
Active Room
Aggregate Commitments
$4.2B+

Move Beyond Briefing Rooms

Step out onto the shore and dive directly into immersive ocean learning and community experiences.

Ocean Vessel
Day 3

Innovation Masterclasses
& Coastal Field Visits.

Investors sail directly to offshore operational assets, tour regenerative fisheries, and participate in direct B2B matchmaking with marine innovators.

Immersive
Coastal Visits
Matchmaking
B2B Network
Beach
Day 4

Community Ocean Festivals &
Cultural Experiences.

Sustainable Seafood
Tasting

Conclude the summit with informal networking on traditional sailing dhows, reinforcing long-lasting partnerships driven by shared ocean experiences.

Our agenda seamlessly blends rigorous institutional finance with the freedom, joy, and adventure of Zanzibar's waters.

Ocean Depth

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