Guardians of the Reef - Miami Art Week 2024
Guardians of the Reef is a unique program that highlights the powerful role of art and innovation in sustainability, focusing on ocean conservation. Join thought leaders, artists, and innovators as they showcase how creativity can drive positive change for our planet. STEAM - Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics
✨ Featuring ABSTRK’s live mural painting, immersive discussions on Web3, and marine conservation, this event supports The Ocean Rescue Alliance International in transforming coral restoration efforts through art and technology.
Schedule:
🌊 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Welcome ceremony and Ocean greeter with the mermaids.
🌍 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST | Fashion Innovation Panel
Led by: Clare Tattersall, Founder of Digital Fashion Week
Topic: How Fashion Innovation is Changing the World , A game plan for the fashion industry🌊
Introduced by Clare Tattersall
Moderated by Nova Lorraine
Panelists: Sharon Knoller — DigiX, Nick Kovacich — Exclusible & Nitin Kumar — the F*Word
🎨 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST | Call to action SDG14 Life Below Water
Speaker: Debbie Soon, Co-Founder of HUG an inclusive global community for creatives to showcase, sell, and connect over their art.
🎨 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST | Art for Planetary Healing Showcase
Highlighting artists' role in ocean health with a focus on SDG14: Life Below Water.
Special Feature: The Social Art Award 2024 video presentation by Nicole F. Loeser
🌐 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST | Immerse Tech for Ocean Impact
Scarlett Arana, Co-Founder of BitBasel & SDG14 Advocate
Priscilla D’Brito, Eco-Design Specialist for Underwater Sculptures
Paige Dansinger, XR & Immersive Tech Executive
Topher Cody - Cofounder Trinkets 3D sustainability printing.
Mariana “Mari” Salles - Surfguru, Founder of Precious Noggles
Discussion: Explore how Web3, immersive tech, and eco-design empower marine conservation.
🌊 4:00 PM EST | Closing Keynote: Ocean Rescue Alliance International
Presented by:
Dr. Shelby Thomas CEO of ORAI
Learn about innovative techniques in marine conservation and the Guardians of the Reef project.
Get inspired to take action for Florida’s coral reefs through artistic reef restoration.