
2 full days of showcasing and creating youth led stories and solutions for our ocean at Sydney's Iconic Australian national maritime museum.

Ocean Youth Summit = talks, workshops, art, science, being inspired and learning what you can do to help our ocean.

YOU can attend either or both days

DAY 1 - SHOWCASING SOLUTIONS FOR OUR OCEAN
Day 1 is about sharing stories and solutions in the sustainability space to secure a healthy ocean for us all. You’ll hear from a range of youth leaders and industry experts about choices we can all make for a healthier ocean and brighter future. The afternoon will provide an opportunity to check out some workshops by organisations trying to tackle plastic pollution, biodiversity monitoring, overfishing, and other fun activities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morning:
Introduction to the Sustainable Ocean Plan, Jordan Dwyer
Keynote speaker by Young Australian of the Year 2023, Lottie Dalziel.
Midday:
Two panels showcasing the journeys of youth led solutions, and how the choices you make around food, fashion and finance can change the world, for good or bad.
We’ll also be showcasing some of the jobs and skills that are developing in the Blue, Green and Clean Economies.
Afternoon:
A range of interactive workshops around ocean research, wildlife advocacy, plastic pollution solutions, STEM, and student sustainability networks that will provide deeper insights into our beautiful OceanEarth, who we share it with and what you can do to help it.

DAY 2 - OCEAN YOUTH IN ACTION
Day 2 is about taking action!
Students will be creating solutions to some of the wicked problems affecting ocean health. Think of it like a type of fun hackathon. We’ll be working collaboratively with a range if industry experts and each other to come up with ideas, test them out and hone our communications to get ready to influence our friends, families and school communities.
This day is suited to environmental clubs, SRCs, youth leader groups, STEM clubs and anyone else who is ready to roll up their sleeves, collaborate with new people and learn how to turn their ideas into action.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morning:
Keynote speakers with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water and Kal Glanznig, Young Australian of the Year, Sutherland Shire and Plastic Free Cronulla.
Midday:
The ideation process to identify solutions for sustainable ocean health with Elisa-Marie Dumas, Ocean Impact Organisation and Mark Rowland, Founder of the Greenhouse Tech Hub.
Afternoon:
Collaborate, communicate and celebrate youth created solutions to create positive Waves of Change for our ocean!
Summit speakers & workshops

Lottie Dalziel
Young Austrlian of the Year 2023

Kal Glanznig
Sutherland Shire Young Australian of the Year 2020

Jordan Dwyer
Sustainable Ocean Plan Taskforce, DCCEEW

Laura Wells
TV presenter, Model, Environmentalist

Ruby Wake
National Advocacy Manager, OzHarvest

Amy Low
Brand and Marketing Director, Piping Hot

Conor Petersen
Environment Captain, Redlands School

Karli Mylius
Laboratory Research Technician Seabin

Indiana Rhind
Founder of Farmwall, Ocean Youth Ambassador

Brett Morgan
Climate Campaigner, Market Forces

Myla Tucker
Co-founder Cinnamon Cove

Olivia Lorenz
Co-founder Cinnamon Cove



Marine Stewardship Council




Farmwall

Sydney Institute of Marine Science
Project Restore


Greenhouse
BOOK 1 or Both days.
Tickets are just $10 each (ex GST). Maximum tickets of 20 per school (excluding teacher). Contact us at hello@oceanyouth.org if you need to arrange a purchase order for your booking. Otherwise please feel free to use the links below.
