Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit & Expedition
Join the Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit in San Francisco, followed by a hands-on expedition aboard the historic Statsraad Lehmkuhl to San Diego. Together, these events bring global changemakers to connect, collaborate, and co-create solutions for a thriving ocean future.
Join us aboard the legendary tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, when the Sustainable Ocean Solutions community set sail together for the future.
November 6, 2025, San Francisco - The Summit
The summit gathers global leaders from science, policy, finance, and innovation to shape the future of the ocean. It offers interactive panels, expert presentations, and workshops designed to spark bold ideas and real collaboration.
The goal of the summit is to build strategic partnerships and launch pioneering initiatives that unlock the ocean’s capacity to provide real solutions to the climate crisis. Alongside, mobilizing venture capital for science-based innovation and ocean sustainability.
The program will explore untapped opportunities and practical pathways toward resilient and sustainable blue economies.
November 7–11, 2025, San Francisco to San Diego – Expedition
The expedition is a continuation of the summit, offering real-time ocean science and turning ideas into action aboard the iconic Statsraad Lehmkuhl. As part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the voyage offers a shared space to explore ocean challenges, build connections, and spark leadership for a sustainable future:
- Become a part of the Crew
Live and work as a sailor on board. No experience is needed. As a sailor trainee, you will take part in daily life at sea: handling sails, standing watch, living in a hammock, learning teamwork, discipline, and traditional seamanship. - Share cross-disciplinary conversations
Sail alongside scientists, students, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Through shared experience and open dialogue, you will co-create ideas and partnerships in a truly unique setting. - Get the tools for change in the floating classroom
Join workshops, lectures, and discussions on climate, biodiversity, ocean innovation, technology, and leadership. The ship becomes a sailing classroom, linking knowledge with action, offering a new perspective on the ocean and the tools to drive meaningful change.
Speakers
Program
Pre-event Innovation Norway, Nov 5, San Francisco
- 14.30- 16.30: Seminar
- Maritime Zero-Emission Innovation: California - Norway Collaboration
- Sustainable Fish Farming: Merging Norwegian Expertise with Silicon Valley Tech
- 16.30-18.30 Reception
Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit 2025, November 6, San Francisco
The SOS Summit will bring together influential leaders from various sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of sustainable technologies and solutions for the ocean.
The goal of SOS Summit is to utilize venture capital to support science-based entrepreneurial insights and policies that promote ocean conservation and sustainable ocean utilization. By fostering collaboration among thought leaders, the summit aims to facilitate partnerships enabling these innovative solutions to flourish.
A transformational ocean voyage from San Francisco to San Diego, November 7–11, Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Once again on a global journey for ocean sustainability
Statsraad Lehmkuhl will arrive in San Francisco in November 2025 as part of a new, year-long global expedition for ocean sustainability. The voyage builds on the success of the One Ocean Expedition from 2021 to 2023 and is part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science. The historic Norwegian tall ship will visit over 20 ports across Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific to support research, education, and international collaboration for a healthy ocean”
Workshops during summit and expedition
“From knowledge to action”
- “A ship is an innovative tool. Sailing for Solutions”
- “Collaboration across borders and sectors”
- “Engaging for Ocean Solutions: Why It Matters”
- “The Importance of Storytelling & Technology to Save the Ocean”
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Goals:
- “From knowledge to action” (new projects, new collaboration)
- “Navigating the future” (new knowledge, new ideas)
- ”An Innovators perspective - Solving for hard problems” (New knowledge from different perspectives and sectors, new investments)
- “Radical Transformational Leadership” (How can we be a part of the change)
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Program
Pre-event Innovation Norway, Nov 5, San Francisco
- 14.30- 16.30: Seminar
- Maritime Zero-Emission Innovation: California - Norway Collaboration
- Sustainable Fish Farming: Merging Norwegian Expertise with Silicon Valley Tech
- 16.30-18.30 Reception
Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit 2025, November 6, San Francisco
The SOS Summit will bring together influential leaders from various sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of sustainable technologies and solutions for the ocean.
The goal of SOS Summit is to utilize venture capital to support science-based entrepreneurial insights and policies that promote ocean conservation and sustainable ocean utilization. By fostering collaboration among thought leaders, the summit aims to facilitate partnerships enabling these innovative solutions to flourish.
A transformational ocean voyage from San Francisco to San Diego, November 7–11, Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Once again on a global journey for ocean sustainability
Statsraad Lehmkuhl will arrive in San Francisco in November 2025 as part of a new, year-long global expedition for ocean sustainability. The voyage builds on the success of the One Ocean Expedition from 2021 to 2023 and is part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science. The historic Norwegian tall ship will visit over 20 ports across Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific to support research, education, and international collaboration for a healthy ocean”
Workshops during summit and expedition
“From knowledge to action”
- “A ship is an innovative tool. Sailing for Solutions”
- “Collaboration across borders and sectors”
- “Engaging for Ocean Solutions: Why It Matters”
- “The Importance of Storytelling & Technology to Save the Ocean”
Goals:
- “From knowledge to action” (new projects, new collaboration)
- “Navigating the future” (new knowledge, new ideas)
- ”An Innovators perspective - Solving for hard problems” (New knowledge from different perspectives and sectors, new investments)
- “Radical Transformational Leadership” (How can we be a part of the change)
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