WORLD OCEAN SUMMIT. Building bridges. March 5th-7th 2019 Abu Dhabi, UAE. #OceanSummit.

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1 WORLD OCEAN SUMMIT Building bridges March 5th-7th 2019 Abu Dhabi, UAE Official Hosts

2 KEY TOPICS ABOUT WORLD OCEAN SUMMIT 2019 As the centrepiece of The Economist Group s World Ocean Initiative, the World Ocean Summit will look at the threats to the ocean that come from the land. Its broad aim is to build bridges between governments and businesses, and to catalyse meaningful progress towards a sustainable blue economy. The most diverse and important global gathering on the ocean, this annual event will bring the conversation to the Middle East in It will gather 600 global thought leaders to build stronger connections between regions, and to enable a more diverse and representative discussion on the future of the ocean than ever before. Hear editors from The Economist ask the important questions as leaders from the ocean community from Fortune 500 companies, policy, academia and NGOs share their insights on how to develop an inclusive and sustainable ocean economy, before it is too late. If not now, then when?

3 KEY TOPICS KEY TOPICS TO BE EXPLORED AT THE WORLD OCEAN SUMMIT 2019 INCLUDE: The similarities and differences between the ocean and land economies Financial opportunities in the blue economy Improving investment structures for ocean finance Cities and their role in innovation The role of ports and the shipping industry Sustainable coastal tourism Blue carbon systems Illegal activity and piracy

4 PROGRAMME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 12:00 REGISTRATION AND LIGHT LUNCH 8:00 NETWORKING COFFEE 8:00 NETWORKING COFFEE 14:00 SUMMIT SESSIONS COMMENCE 9:00 SUMMIT SESSIONS COMMENCE 9:00 SUMMIT SESSIONS COMMENCE 16:40 SUMMIT SESSIONS CLOSE 12:15 WORKING LUNCH 11:00 MORNING FOCUS GROUPS 19:00 OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION 20:00 MOONLIGHT CINEMA: ECONOMIST FILMS 14:00 AFTERNOON FOCUS GROUPS 17:30 SUMMIT SESSIONS CLOSE 14:00 SUMMIT SESSIONS CLOSE AND NETWORKING LUNCH 18:30 NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION 19:30 GALA DINNER

5 WHY ATTEND WHY ATTEND There remains much to be done to innovate and finance a sustainable blue economy. However, ensuring that the economy we create is rich in opportunity and representative of the myriad of perspectives and communities that build their lives around the ocean must remain at the forefront of new thinking on this topic. By joining us in Abu Dhabi in 2019, you will be part of a global gathering that aims to attract over 600 attendees, representing policy, business, finance, civil society, science and academia across 40+ countries. We are committed to bringing more diverse and representative participation to join the conversation at World Ocean Summit.

6 WOS 2018 WHO ATTENDED WOS attendees: 18% increase in participants 2018 vs % 6% 20% 14% Breakdown by job title 50% 50% Founder/ Vice-president/ Director/ Head/ Managing Director/ General Manager 20% Chairman/President/C-Level/Chief Representative 6% Government official/ Ambassador 10% Academic/ Adviser/ Consultant/ Economist/ Specialist 14% NGO/ Others 1% 22% 10% 17% Industry breakdown 12% 7% 31% 10% Academia 31% Business 7% Finance 12% Foundation 22% Government 1% Multilateral 17% NGO 24% 42% 5% 8% Geography breakdown 21% 5% Africa 8% Asia 21% Europe 42% North America 24% South America

7 GLIMPSE FROM THE 2018 SUMMIT

8 GLIMPSE FROM THE 2018 SUMMIT

9 CONTACT US DETAILS AT A GLANCE Date : March 5th - 7th 2019 Venue : St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel : +44 (0) Website : REGISTRATION FEES Super Earlybird Rate - Expires September 7th 2018 (USD) : $2, Standard Rate (USD) : $2, Academic/Government/Public Sector/Charity/ NGO rate (USD) : $1, The Economist Subscriber Rate (USD) : $1, CONTACT US +44 (0) or worldoceaninitiative

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