WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2017 Attracts Industry Support
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WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2017 Attracts Industry Support

 TCC Shipping and Other Leadership Companies Step Forward to Sponsor the WOC SOS 2017 (Halifax, 29 Nov-1 Dec)

July 27, 2017 -- Industry support for the 5th WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) continues to accelerate, with TCC Shipping (Hong Kong) coming on board as a Gold Sponsor.

TCC joins the growing list of companies showing their commitment to “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”. Initial SOS Sponsors include:
• McInnes Cooper
• IHC Mining
• Liquid Robotics
• Thordon Bearings
• AGAWA Partners
• Resolute Marine Energy
• SubCtech

Companies, industry organizations and other ocean stakeholders are invited to show their support for advancing the critical role of the business leadership and collaboration in ensuring the health and responsible use of the global ocean by coming on board as an SOS Sponsor.
( Click here to become an SOS Sponsor )

Industry organizations are also rapidly signing on as SOS Endorsers and a broad range of media companies are joining in as SOS Media Partners. For more details about the 30+ partners of the SOS 2017, please click here.
( Click here to become an SOS Endorser or Media Partner )

The SOS continues to excel as the unique annual, global, high-level gathering of the diverse ocean business community that is focused on sustainable development. As an event developed by and for the private sector, the SOS attracts the active support and involvement of business speakers, sponsors and participants.
( Click here for a list of CEOs and senior representatives attending the SOS)

With the theme of “The Ocean Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14): Business Leadership and Business Opportunities”, the rich and comprehensive SOS program will again address the key business challenges and opportunities of ocean sustainable development.

Plenary sessions will include:
• Opening Plenary: Leadership and Success Stories in Ocean Sustainable Development
• Ocean Executive Forum: The Signature SOS Panel of CEOs from Across the Sectors
• Ocean 2030: Ocean Industry Projections and the Future of the Ocean Economy
(covering ocean transportation, energy, food, tourism, and minerals)
• Ocean Investment Platform: Financing Ocean Sustainable Development
• SDGs: Business Development and Opportunities Linked to SDG 14
• The Digital Ocean: Big Ocean Data for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2030

Registration

SOS 2017 space is limited so register early to secure a place at the only ocean sustainable development event developed by and for the global ocean business community.

SAVE THE DATE

Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2017: 29 Nov-01 Dec, Halifax, Canada

“The Ocean Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14): Business Leadership and Business Opportunities”

Mark your calendars for this unique gathering of the global ocean business community.

Upcoming WOC Outreach and Engagement

12-13 September, LOS ANGELES
Green Shipping Summit, 2017 (Opening Plenary speaker)

About the World Ocean Council (WOC)

The WOC is the only international, cross-sectoral alliance for private sector leadership and collaboration in sustainability, stewardship and science. Companies from a range of industries worldwide are distinguishing themselves as leaders in “Corporate Ocean Responsibility”, including: shipping, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture, mining, renewable energy, ocean technology, investment.
WOC Members are listed here, a part of the WOC Network of 34,000+ ocean industry stakeholders around the world. The WOC is a registered not-for-profit organization in the US and the UK/Europe.

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Web: www.oceancouncil.org