On November 5, 2025 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, the Florida Ocean Alliance is hosting an Innovative Leadership Luncheon and Panel Discussion, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and advocates to south Florida to explore actionable strategies for a sustainable and prosperous ocean economy.

Speakers include:

Glenn Wiltshire, FOA President, Deputy Port Director, Port Everglades

Colin Polsky, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Broward Campuses, Florida Atlantic University Office of Ocean Economy

Charles Colgan, Ph.D., Director of Research, Center for the Blue Economy

John Englander, Founding Director, The Rising Seas Institute

Rebecca Prado, Florida Coastal Resiliency Leader, Moffatt & Nichol

Danielle Irwin, Senior Director, Cummins, Cederburg

Susan Zellers, Program Director, Ocean Exchange