Is the Integrated Ocean Management Adviser at SPC, focusing on sustainable ocean governance, marine spatial planning, and ecosystem-based management. With extensive experience in Pacific coastal and marine resource management, he works closely with governments and stakeholders to strengthen resilience and ensure sustainable use of marine ecosystems.

Sally Ithe Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Coordinator at SPC, leading efforts to support Pacific Island nations in sustainable ocean management. With a background in marine conservation, experience in seafood trade and fisheries policy, she specialises in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and capacity building to advance ecosystem-based MSP across the region.

Is the Marine Spatial Planning Coordinator at SPC, leading efforts to support Pacific Island nations in sustainable ocean management. With a background in marine conservation and experience in seafood trade and fisheries policy, she specialises in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and capacity building to advance ecosystem-based marine spatial planning across the region.

A leading Pacific marine conservation expert and an advocate for traditional knowledge in ocean governance. As a scholar and practitioner, he has worked extensively on community-based resource management, sustainable fisheries, and marine policy. He brings deep regional expertise in facilitating dialogue between science, policy, and indigenous practices.

Is the Geoinformatics Team Leader at SPC. He specialises in geospatial data and remote sensing applications to support climate adaptation and disaster resilience. With expertise in geoinformatics, he develops innovative solutions for Pacific Island nations to enhance environmental monitoring and decision-making.

Susanne is Head of the Climate & Long-Term Action Division at ESA. She is responsible for promoting and increasing the use of satellite-based Earth Observation data in climate science. Her current focus is the delivery of ESA's Climate Change Initiative programme. David is Chair of the Board. David has been an active member of Te Taumutu Rūnanga since he was a teenager. He was appointed to the role of Enrolments Officer for the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board in 1993, which was the beginning of a 20-year period of working directly for the iwi authority and his rūnanga. He has done management roles within Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu culminating in his role as General Manager Tribal Interests until early 2013. David is now employed by Environment Canterbury as Programme Manager Ngāi Tahu Relationship. Ian Hamling is an InSAR Scientist at GNS Science. Richard Levy is General Manager Science Futures at GNS Science. Exact speaker TBD. Tim is a Professor in Earth Sciences at the Antarctic Research Centre where he leads the “Ice-Ocean-Atmosphere National Research Programme”. He is a member of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Joint Scientific Committee. Julian is Head of Whenua Planning and Rejuvenation at Tāwhaki. Tāwhaki, an indigenous led joint venture operating out of Ōtautahi focused on advancing world-leading aerospace and environmental initiatives.

Susanne is Head of the Climate & Long-Term Action Division at ESA. She is responsible for promoting and increasing the use of satellite-based Earth Observation data in climate science. Her current focus is the delivery of ESA's Climate Change Initiative programme.

Tim Naish is a Professor in Earth Sciences at the Antarctic Research Centre where he leads the “Ice-Ocean-Atmosphere National Research Programme”. He is a member of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Joint Scientific Committee.

David is Chair of the Board. David has been an active member of Te Taumutu Rūnanga since he was a teenager. He was appointed to the role of Enrolments Officer for the Ngāi Tahu Māori Trust Board in 1993, which was the beginning of a 20-year period of working directly for the iwi authority and his rūnanga. He has done management roles within Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu culminating in his role as General Manager Tribal Interests until early 2013. David is now employed by Environment Canterbury as Programme Manager Ngāi Tahu Relationship.

Julian is Head of Whenua Planning and Rejuvenation at Tāwhaki. Tāwhaki, an indigenous led joint venture operating out of Ōtautahi focused on advancing world-leading aerospace and environmental initiatives.

Ian Hamling is an InSAR Scientist at GNS Science. Richard Levy is General Manager Science Futures at GNS Science.