One Ocean Week and SOS kickoff

One Ocean Week 2025

Bergen once again became the meeting point for global ocean collaboration — uniting scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and students to accelerate action for a sustainable and thriving ocean future.

Key Events

Mentor–Partner Dinner

An inclusive gathering at Fløienrestauranten connecting mentors, partners, and changemakers across the ocean and innovation ecosystems — fostering meaningful relationships and shared purpose.

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CDL Oceans Session 4

A full-day program by Creative Destruction Lab focused on scaling science-based ventures in ocean and climate through mentorship and investor collaboration.

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One Ocean Science – University of Bergen

A global showcase linking frontier research with ocean impact — highlighting how academic discovery drives real-world change.

One Ocean Summit – Håkonshallen

An assembly of international leaders from science, policy, and business, shaping actionable solutions for a sustainable ocean future.

One Ocean Science Tour – Green Region Vestland

Presentation from innovation sites — Energiparken, Mongstad, and Voss Bio Hub — exploring advances in carbon capture, hydrogen, and industrial symbiosis that position Vestland as a living lab for sustainability.

Marineholmen Science Tour with University of Bergen and VIS

Exploration of pioneering aquaculture and marine research at Marineholmen Innovation District, ILAB, and the Michael Sars Centre. The tour demonstrated how advanced research — from molecular biology to aquaculture innovation — underpins a sustainable food future.

2030 Ocean at Startuplab

A forward-looking dialogue on the pathways and partnerships needed to meet the UN Ocean Decade goals. The event showcased startups and investors unlocking the climate potential of the ocean through new technologies and collaborations.

Sustainable Ocean Solutions Kick-off – Frescohallen

Hosted by Farvatn Venture, this high-energy evening marked the official launch of preparations for the SOS Summit 2025 in San Francisco — blending sea shanties, storytelling, and Silicon Valley insights in an unforgettable celebration of collaboration and creativity.

One Ocean Conference – Grieghallen

The week concluded with the main stage for ocean leadership and governance — gathering global visionaries to shape innovative solutions for the blue economy and the future of the ocean.

Throughout the week, Bergen embodied the spirit of One Ocean — proving that when science, policy, innovation, and community meet, new solutions surface.

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