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Spring 2025
Stay tuned for our next Spring 2025 OPPE event
Should South Florida Be the Next Silicon Valley of the Ocean?
This event will explore the growing momentum behind South Florida’s emergence as a hub for ocean and climate technology innovation. We will dive into timely questions about the role of federal investment, the leadership potential of universities, and the collaborative frameworks needed to drive transformative economic growth in this space.
Moderator: Colin Polsky, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Broward Campuses, Professor of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University
Confirmed Panelists:
Kevin Cox, Senior Instructor & Director, Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, Florida Atlantic University
Andrew Duffell, CEO and President of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
Nick Scahill, Co-Founder, The Floating Institute
Katherine O'Fallon, Executive Director, Marine Research Hub
Phil Purcell, CEO/President, Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF)
Location: Florida Atlantic University MetroLab, 111 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Stay tuned for our next Fall 2025 OPPE event
The October 7th Attacks: Political, Social, Economic and Media Implications for Israel and the World: A compelling roundtable discussion examining the ripple effects of a pivotal moment in history -- shaping public perception and global response.
Monday, April 21, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute on Florida Atlantic's Jupiter Campus (5353 Parkside Dr Unit 111, Jupiter, FL 33458)
Fall 2024
Friday, November 8, 2024
The Israel-Arab Conflict: Origins, Impact and Paths Forward
This roundtable explored the complex and long-standing conflict between Israel and the Arab world. Panelists dove into the origins of the conflict, highlighting key points of contention and sharing personal stories that illustrate its human impact.
Click here to view the recording
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
High Stakes: Should Weed Be Legal in Florida?
Stay tuned for future OPPE events.