Spring 2025 Events
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 Huba
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
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)
Stay tuned for our next Fall 2025 OPPE event