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www.sea-technology.com October 2017 / st 25 leadership to achieve the UN Ocean Sustainable Development Goal - SDG 14; develop business growth and in- vestment opportunities in ocean sus- tainable development; ensure continu- ity and follow through with the themes, discussions and outputs from previous SOS events; and build on the results and momentum of the UN Ocean/ SDG 14 Conference (June 2017), the "Our Ocean" Conference (October 2017) and other ocean events of 2017 by bringing these to the unique con- vening of the global ocean business community at the SOS. The SOS 2017 plenary sessions in- clude: the opening plenary Blue Sky Thinking for a Blue Ocean and Blue Economy; the Ocean Executive Fo- rum: The Signature SOS Panel of CEOs from Across the Sectors; Ocean 2030: Ocean Industry Projections and the Future of the Ocean Economy (cov- ering ocean transportation, energy, food, tourism, communications and minerals); Ocean Investment Platform: Financing Ocean Sustainable Devel- opment; SDGs and Ocean Business Leadership: Case Studies in Linking Sustainable Development and Busi- ness Development; and The Digital Ocean: Big Ocean Data for Sustain- able Development and Agenda 2030. The results of all the SOS 2017 ses- sions' discussions will feed into the World Ocean Council (WOC) and ocean business community's efforts to address ocean sustainable develop- ment and UN SDG 14. Industry Participation Opportunities for becoming an SOS 2017 sponsor, endorser or media part- ner can be found at www.sustainable oceansummit.org. Qualified experts from industry, government, international organiza- tions or academia are encouraged to contact the WOC (info@oceancouncil. org) with their interest and qualifica- tions to provide an overview of the sta- tus and trends for any one of the listed ocean business sectors. The WOC is especially seeking pre- sentations by and for the ocean busi- ness community and will give pref- erence to presentations from private sector representatives. Proposed pre- sentations from government agencies, intergovernmental bodies, research or academic institutions, NGOs or others who are working closely with ocean industries will also be considered. The final SOS 2017 program will reflect the level of interest in the proposed ses- sion topics. New topics may be added based on expressions of interest from the ocean business community. World Ocean Council The World Ocean Council is the only international, cross-sectoral alli- ance for private sector leadership and collaboration in "corporate ocean re- sponsibility." Companies worldwide are dis- tinguishing themselves as leaders in ocean sustainability, stewardship and science by joining the WOC. Members to date include more than 70 leader- ship companies from a wide range of ocean industries. The WOC network includes nearly 35,000 ocean industry stakeholders around the world. With the growing use of marine ar- eas for an increasing variety of com- mercial interests, there are increas- ingly complex risks of environmental impacts, conflicts in the use of marine space and resources, and the develop- ment of policies and regulations that did not have sufficient industry input. The best efforts by a single company or whole industry sector will not be able to address these challenges and oppor- tunities. The WOC brings together ocean in- dustries to address shared environmen- tal concerns, more effectively engage in ocean policy and planning, and de- velop science-based solutions to cross- cutting environmental challenges that cannot be solved by one company or industry—all in support of responsible business, reduced risk, continued ac- cess and sustainable development. ST Sonar Systems info@edgetech.com USA 1.508.291.0057 CHOOSE THE LEADER IN UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY Acoustic Releases and Transponders USBL Positioning and Tracking "There are increasingly complex risks of environmental impacts, conflicts in the use of marine space and resources, and the development of policies and regulations"