Hydrospatial Infrastructure and Blue Economy Summit

5 December 2024

Theme: Hydrospatial Infrastructure for a Resilient Blue Economy

Topics to be Discussed

  • Mapping of oceans and coastal areas for National Development
  • Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration - Harnessing the economic potential
  • Conversation: Advancing Aquaculture Technology Platform
  • Ocean Climate Change Advisory Services for Energy and Freshwater from the Ocean
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Agenda

1000 - 1100 Keynote Session: Mapping of Oceans and Coastal Areas for National Development
Prof Balaji Ramakrishnan

Prof Balaji Ramakrishnan

Director
National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), GoI

Jagvir Singh

Jagvir Singh

Scientist G
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), GoI

1100 - 1130 Keynote: Weather Services and Mission Mausam
1130 - 1200 Tea/ Coffee Break
1200 - 1300 Session 1: Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration - Harnessing the Economic Potential
Dr Rahul Mohan

Dr Rahul Mohan

Scientist F & Group Director at National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR), GoI

1300 - 1400 Lunch Break
1400 - 1430 Conversation: Advancing Aquaculture Technology Platform
Dr Suresh Kumar Mojjada

Dr Suresh Kumar Mojjada

Chief Technical Officer
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Gujarat, GoI

Murugan Chidambaram

Murugan Chidambaram

Digital Transformation Officer
Aquaconnect

1430 - 1530 Session 2: Digital Seas: Ocean Climate Change Advisory Services and Delivery Platform
Devleena Bhattacharjee

Devleena Bhattacharjee

Chief Operating Officer
ClimaCrew

Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM

Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM

Commander in Chief, Strategic Forces Command
Indian Navy

Cpt Kapil Dev Bahl

Cpt Kapil Dev Bahl

Managing Director
Murray Fenton (India) Surveyors Pvt Ltd

Dr Arnab Das

Dr Arnab Das

Managing Director
NirDhwani Technology Pvt Ltd

Deepak Samuel

Deepak Samuel

Scientist D
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoES)

1530 - 1600 Tea/ Coffee Break

All timings of programs listed above are subject to change*
*tentative speaker
GoI – Government of India

CORE OBJECTIVES

To leverage India's maritime advantage by advancing sustainable fishing practices, renewable ocean energy, coastal tourism, marine biotechnology, enhanced shipping logistics, and deep-sea exploration through synergistic government initiatives and private sector collaborations.

To propel the development of India's blue economy by integrating advanced technologies and establishing robust policy frameworks that align with broader climate and sustainability goals.

To enhance coastal resilience and environmental sustainability by addressing infrastructure deficiencies, regulatory challenges, and threats to marine ecosystems through a coordinated national vision and effective governance.

To promote collaboration among government entities, the private sector, scientists, and coastal communities to unlock the potential of India's blue economy, creating a comprehensive strategy that supports sustainable growth and mitigates the impacts of climate change.

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