About

“The Blue Economy is about bold new thinking to accelerate Africa’s structural transformation and create jobs for a young population on the rise.”
Mrs Leila Ben Hassen, Founder & CEO, Blue Jay Communication
On 7-8 June 2018, London will be celebrating the World Oceans Day by hosting the first edition of the Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF). 
Recognising Blue Economy as a major source of wealth and prosperity for the continent, the forum will bring together government officials as well as high-level experts, investors, businesses, policy leaders, international organisations, civil society, public institutions and other opinion leaders to highlight and debate on the wide range of opportunities emerging from Africa’s aquatic and marine spaces.

Objectives

What to expect?

150 delegates including visionary Speakers, inspirational leaders, high-level decision makers and experts from the public and private sectors

2 days of networking opportunities with action-oriented discussions and commitments

8 panels with action-oriented discussions and commitments and engagement with high-profile media