Join Plastic Odyssey on February 6 at 9Zero in San Francisco for an exceptional Ocean Night, a special event celebrating the launch of their nonprofit organization in the U.S. as the Plastic Odyssey Fund and support their mission to stop ocean plastic pollution.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Ocean community—navigators, nonprofits, blue economy startups, climate innovators, and VCs—as they unite to protect the oceans and chart a course toward a plastic-free future.
Discover impactful solutions, from beach cleanup initiatives to low-tech innovations, and explore how you can help turn the tide on ocean plastic pollution.
Be part of a night of inspiration, collaboration, and hope for the planet.
Detailed agenda
- 5:30–6:00 pm: Check-in
- 6:00–6:05 pm: Introduction by Matthew Joehnk
- 6:05–6:10 pm: Opening remarks by Janelle Kellman
- 6:10–6:30 pm: Keynote by Simon Bernard
- 6:30–7:10 pm: Panel discussion
- 7:10–7:20 pm: Q&A
- 7:20–8:30 pm: Networking
Speakers
- Simon Bernard, CEO, Plastic Odyssey
- Ana Blanco, Executive Director, Member, Board of Directors at International Ocean Film Foundation
- Dr. Sarah Hameed, Blue Parks Director & Senior Scientist, Marine Conservation Institute
- Matthew Joehnk, Co-founder 9Zero
- Janelle Kellman, Former Mayor, City of Sausalito & Candidate, CA Lieutenant Governor
- Camila Vega, Solutions Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Bios
Janelle Kellman: Janelle Kellman, Esq., is a former Mayor of Sausalito, founder of the Center for Sea Rise Solutions, and a global advocate for climate resilience and ocean health. She has led initiatives in sea level rise planning, housing equity, and blue economy job creation, partnering with international organizations and local leaders. A Yale, Oxford, and Stanford Law graduate, Janelle is also a candidate for California Lieutenant Governor in 2026.
Ana Blanco: Ana Blanco joined the International Ocean Film Foundation in 2011 with more than a decade of experience in executive nonprofit management with several prominent Bay Area non-profit organizations.
Dr. Sarah Hameed: Dr. Sarah Hameed directs the Blue Parks initiative, a bold endeavor that sets science-based standards for ocean protection, celebrates conservation successes, and helps communities achieve effective marine protected areas.
Camila Vega: Camila Vega is a sustainability leader with nearly a decade scaling climate solutions. At Sustainable Ocean Alliance, she manages their global portfolio of ocean startups while building transformative partnerships. She is pursuing an MBA in Sustainable Solutions at Presidio Graduate School.
Tickets: $25 suggested donation
Your donation supports the Plastic Odyssey Fund, helping us scale solutions to plastic pollution, empower communities, and protect endangered marine ecosystems.
Legal disclaimer: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a nonprofit organization that has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status in the U.S. under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While our application is pending with the IRS, donations are not guaranteed to be tax-deductible. If our application is approved, tax-exempt status will be retroactive to the date of our incorporation on July 22, 2024, potentially making your donation tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the tax implications of your contribution.
Date: February 6, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm
Location: 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub & Coworking
Address: 350 California St 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
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