Ocean, Islands, Futures Online - Impacts on Ocean Sports & Tourism
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Ocean, Islands, Futures
Monday, October 13, 2025 |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Speaker
Dr Maureen Flores
University of Aveiro
"The complex and intricate connection of ocean-based sports events, environmental policy and adaptation of sports tourism."
8:00 PM - 9:00 PMBiography
Dr. Flores holds a Doctorate in Strategy and Development, a Master’s in
Environmental Policy, and a Postdoctoral degree in Applied Informatics. She was
Head of Sustainability at Rio 2016 and Head of International Markets at the
Brazilian Football Confederation. Co-author of books on Olympic sustainability
and financial innovation in volleyball.
Gabriela Lasmar
Independent
"The complex and intricate connection of ocean-based sports events, environmental policy and adaptation of sports tourism."
8:00 PM - 9:00 PMBiography
Environmental Lawyer graduated from Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil, Gabriela combines climate change issues with her accurate research and global mindset, after living in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and India. In addition to bring together her legal experience with the scientific knowledge acquired after recent completion of several courses on climate challenges, including “Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics”, at Harvard Kennedy School (2023) and “Leadership in Legal Profession”, at Berkeley Law (2024).
Martina Massimiliani
Independent
"The complex and intricate connection of ocean-based sports events, environmental policy and adaptation of sports tourism."
8:00 PM - 9:00 PMBiography
Martina Massimiliani is Master Candidate in
Management, International Business at the University of Brescia. She combines
her political, economic, and social background with her strong passion for the
business and entrepreneurial world.
Mrs Gabriela Lasmar Sampaio Silva
Climate Change Researcher and Legal Professional
"The complex and intricate connection of ocean-based sports events, environmental policy and adaptation of sports tourism."
8:00 PM - 9:00 PMBiography
Moderator
Full Name: Dr. Maureen Flores, PhD
Organisation: University of Aveiro
Bio : Dr. Flores holds a Doctorate in Strategy and Development, a Master’s in Environmental Policy, and a Postdoctoral degree in Applied Informatics. She was Head of Sustainability at Rio 2016 and Head of International Markets at the Brazilian Football Confederation. Co-author of books on Olympic sustainability and financial innovation in volleyball.
Panellist 1
Full Name: Martina Massimiliani
Organisation: Independent
Bio - Martina Massimiliani is Master Candidate in Management, International Business at the University of Brescia, Italy. She combines her political, economic, and social background with her strong passion for the business and entrepreneurial world.
Panellist 2
Full Name: Gabriela Lasmar
Organisation: Independent
Bio– Climate Change Researcher | Legal Professional
Environmental Lawyer graduated from Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil, Gabriela combines climate change issues with her accurate research and global mindset, after living in Cambodia, Timor-Leste, and India. In addition to bring together her legal experience with the scientific knowledge acquired after recent completion of several courses on climate challenges, including “Climate Change Policy: Economics and Politics”, at Harvard Kennedy School (2023) and “Leadership in Legal Profession”, at Berkeley Law (2024).
