AI for Ocean: From Data to Decisions

AI for Ocean: From Data to Decisions

How can we use AI to protect and work with our oceans responsibly?

Join Tekna Big Data and AI Mission Hub for a professional gathering focused on practical AI solutions for the maritime, aquaculture, and offshore industries.

Explore how data, AI, and technology can support more sustainable and informed decisions for our oceans. Hear practical perspectives from experts and startups working at the intersection of AI and ocean innovation.

What to expect

• Connect
• Coffee and networking
• Learn a keynote on the importance of AI in ocean tech.
• See it in Action: Three 10-minute lightning talks from startups sharing real AI successes and risks.
• Discuss: A live Q&A session.
• Collaborate: Closing remarks on how we can work together.

Practical information

• Doors open at 4:00 PM. The program runs from 5:00–6:30 PM.
• Free event · Open to all · In person and streaming.

Organizers: Tekna Big Data and AI Mission Hub

Speakers

• Jo Øvstaas: Director of Ocean Innovation, HUB Ocean
• Keynote: Agentic AI for Ocean Impact: from citizen science and whale-safe shipping to faster marine conservation.
• Anna With Rødstøl: Senior Advisor, Strategy & Business Development, ÅKP
• Keynote: From AI Ambition to Industrial Reality: lessons from building AI solutions in maritime engineering.
• Samaneh Mousavi: Fish health biologist, PhD candidate at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Manolin
• Lightning talk: A Wikipedia for fish diseases: combining expert review, structured data and AI for reliable fish-health knowledge.
• Aurelia Paraschiv: Founder & CEO, SaveOCEAN
• Lightning talk: Data You Can Trust: AI-verified ocean action, from citizen science to compliance.

Reserve your free spot and join the conversation on how AI can help shape a more sustainable ocean future.