The Ocean Night: Navigating a Plastic-free future with Plastic Odyssey
Set sail with us for an Ocean Night, a special event celebrating the U.S. launch of Plastic Odyssey and our mission to tackle plastic pollution at sea.
Join the Ocean community—navigators, nonprofits, blue economy startups, climate innovators, and VCs—as we unite to protect our oceans and chart a course toward a plastic-free future.
Discover impactful solutions, from beach cleanup initiatives to low-tech innovations, and explore how we can turn the tide on ocean plastic pollution together. Be part of a night of inspiration, collaboration, and hope for our planet.
Tickets
$25 donation suggested. We are so grateful for your support in our new venture, Plastic Odyssey Fund, and look forward to collaborating on this exciting new phase of our work in the U.S.
On the day of the event, you're also invited to arrive early to 9Zero and cowork for the day–beat the traffic, grab a coffee and a meeting room, and start getting connected to the climate community at 9Zero!
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
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.
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About 9Zero: Launched during San Francisco Climate Week 2024, 9Zero is uniting the climate community. Starting with coworking and events, we’re solving for connection and serendipity to get everyone moving faster. Startups, investors, corporations, service providers, policymakers, academics: if you’re working toward a healthier, more resilient world, you belong at 9Zero. Join the community at www.9Zero.com.
About Plastic Odyssey: Plastic Odyssey has set out to help solve - and raise global awareness around - the devastating human and environmental impacts of plastic pollution. Through a unique and multifaceted approach, we are (1) advancing innovative, affordable solutions to recycle and transform plastic waste into valuable materials; (2) supporting local communities, economies and entrepreneurs worldwide where resource recovery is in high demand; and (3) working to restore biodiverse ecosystems. Our goal is to create a global network of recycling initiatives that help support local economies and lead to lasting change.
About Plastic Odyssey Fund: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation headquartered in San Francisco. The fund was created with the mission to combat plastic pollution by engaging U.S. philanthropies, corporations, governments, and individual donors and joining them with the projects undertaken by Plastic Odyssey Foundation, Plastic Odyssey Expedition and Plastic Odyssey Community. Through this initiative, Plastic Odyssey Fund will help scale innovative solutions, protect ocean ecosystems, and raise awareness in the blue economy. Plastic Odyssey Fund is also part of the 9Zero climate community. For more information or to donate, visit www.plasticodyssey.fund.
Legal disclaimer: Plastic Odyssey Fund is a nonprofit organization (Tax-ID / EIN: 99-4899981) 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.