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Ann Carpenter

Co-founder & CEO | Braid Theory San Pedro, United States of America

Biography

Ann Carpenter is dedicated to fostering the global blue economy entrepreneur ecosystem. As CEO of Braid Theory, Ann is responsible for strategic partnerships. She also advises startups in ocean/maritime, energy, and blue biotech. Braid Theory, a venture advisory firm, provides end-to-end services to support science and engineering-led companies.

Sessions

13:00h

Panel Session | TOMORROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Innovation in Blue Economy

Sasha Twining The Corporate Facilitator TV and Radio Presenter Master of Ceremonies

Karina Gibert Official College of Computer Engineering of Catalonia Dean Moderator

Oscar Pernia NextPort Co-Founder and Head of Technology & Innovation Speaker

Orestis Trasanidis EIT Community Director AI & Silicon Valley Hub Speaker

Oscar van Veen Port of Rotterdam Director Digital Innovations Speaker

Erwin Verstraelen Port of Antwerp-Bruges Chief Digital & Innovation Officer Speaker

Ann Carpenter Braid Theory Co-founder & CEO Speaker

08-11-2023 13:00 08-11-2023 13:45 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Blue Economy

As the world embraces digital transformation, innovation's role becomes central to global development. The Blue Economy is pivotal in smartly, efficiently, and sustainably transforming ports. New ICT infrastructures like 5G, IoT, and AI drive this change. The session delves into port innovation, unveiling fresh maritime solutions. Explore cutting-edge technologies reshaping the industry, empowering ports in the digital era. Discover AI's varied applications, optimizing logistics, enhancing supply chain visibility, and improving safety.

Hall 2 | Plaza: Tomorrow.BlueEconomy

Wed 8 13:00h - 13:45h Hall 2 | Plaza: Tomorrow.BlueEconomy All Passes

12:25h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BLUE ECONOMY

Accelerating Ocean Solutions with a Global Blue Economy Innovation Alliance

Paul Holthus World Ocean Council CEO & President Chair

Ann Carpenter Braid Theory Co-founder & CEO Speaker

Rick Wall Oceanovation Founder Speaker

Nir Gartzman The Dock Co-Founder & Managing Partner Speaker

Birgit Liodden The Ocean Opportunity Lab (TOOL) Founder & CEO Speaker

Ignasi Ferrer Pellicer Ocean Ecostructures Executive President Speaker

09-11-2023 12:25 09-11-2023 13:10 Europe/Madrid Accelerating Ocean Solutions with a Global Blue Economy Innovation Alliance

The world urgently needs impactful blue economy solutions, both local and scalable ones. How can collaborative networks accelerate innovative solutions within the blue economy and what are the challenges of scaling up blue economy start-ups? How is impact being measured, communicated and invested in? Come and listen to the global alliance BEGIN – the Blue Economy Innovation Network.

Hall 2 | Plaza: Tomorrow.BlueEconomy

Thu 9 12:25h - 13:10h Hall 2 | Plaza: Tomorrow.BlueEconomy All Passes