🌊WAC Hong Kong Ocean Evening | May 20
​Can you believe it's already May? As the weather warms up, many of us are dreaming of days by the sea—whether it's a weekend beach escape, a scenic coastal stroll, or diving into conversations about protecting our oceans.
​This May 20th, we’re bringing together incredible women leaders in marine action for an evening of engaging discussions, networking, and connection. Whether you're passionate about ocean conservation or simply curious to learn more about our seas—both locally and globally—this is the perfect opportunity to explore the efforts being made to protect Hong Kong’s marine ecosystems and the wider world’s waters and to meet like-minded women, exchange ideas, and expand your network.
​🎙Speakers & Moderator:
Andrea Richey – Executive Director, Hong Kong Shark Foundation
Rainbow Leung – Founder, Sustainable Ocean Alliance Hong Kong
Marine Thomas – Associate Director, Conservation at The Nature Conservancy
Marie-Céline Piednoir – Consultant in ocean conservation
​👥 Host(s): Clarissa Tam and Vanessa Fanning – WAC Hong Kong City Leads
​📅Agenda
6:30pm | Doors open
7:00 - 7:45pm | Panel sharing with brief Q&A
7:45 - 8:30pm | Mingling
​Networking: We will send an email pre-event with the list of attendees and their LinkedIn profiles so you can connect in advance. :)
​Venue: Wanaka —a sustainable, vegan café in the historic Blue House neighborhood of Wan Chai, offering fresh, locally sourced ingredients in a welcoming and community-driven environment. With a focus on local, organic, whole foods.
​Admission: This event is free, but guests are expected to order at least one drink/food item in support of Wanaka.
​Payment: Guests will pay the restaurant directly for their own consumption.
​Changes in Attendance: Can't make it? Kindly notify us if you’re unable to attend so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.
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