Cultivating Hope: Regenerative Seaweed and Sustainability Summit
About Event
How do we scale ocean restoration along the Atlantic's most exposed coastlines?
Europe's leading marine scientists, blue economy investors, policy makers, and coastal communities gather to explore this critical question. Taking place just two days before Portugal's first regenerative seaweed farm launches in Nazaré, this summit is both celebration and strategy session.
What You'll Experience:
A full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops exploring regenerative seaweed farming in high-energy marine environments, blue finance mechanisms, community-led restoration, and the integration of ocean sports, science, and conservation.
Featured Speakers:
Luis Menezes Pinheiro - UN Ocean Decade Coordinator, Portugal
Leading marine scientists and researchers
Blue economy innovators and investors
João Macedo - Big Wave Surfer & Hope Zones Co-founder
Join for the full day or drop in for sessions that speak to you. Complimentary food will be provided.
Suggested Donation: €20
100% of donations support Hope Zones Foundation's work protecting oceans and wildlife in Portugal. All are welcome regardless of ability to contribute.
What is Hope Zones Foundation?
Hope Zones Foundation develops scalable regenerative seaweed farming projects that restore marine ecosystems while strengthening coastal communities. Founded by big wave surfer João Macedo, we bring together traditional maritime knowledge and cutting-edge science to create community-led solutions for ocean health—contributing to the global goal of protecting 30% of oceans by 2030.
Learn more at hopezones.org
Hosts
Hope Zones Foundation
In partnership with: Patagonia • WSL PURE • SeaForester • CoLab +Atlantic