Learning and Playing Week
International Marine Ecology Conference – One voice for the sea
Republic of Poland
Our seas and oceans are more than a body of water—they are a shared natural heritage, a vital ecosystem, and a testing ground for how we manage marine development sustainably.
Poland Pavilion invites you to a special event One voice for the sea showcasing international contribution to protecting the Baltic Sea and the oceans through science, policy, and collaboration. Join us for a series of expert-led presentations exploring key environmental challenges, innovative research, and the green transition in the maritime sector.
The conference is part of the organisation of the Polish Maritime Day withinthin the framework of the programme for the promotion of Poland at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai and it is held under the patronage of the Minister of Infrastructure.
Discussion
- EDTEC
- Entrepreneurship
- Others
- Sea Ecology
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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2025.07.21[Mon]
10:00 ～ 12:30
(Venue Open 09:30)
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- Venue
- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
**Who Should Attend? **
-Marine scientists and researchers
-Environmental NGOs and policymakers
-Maritime industry professionals
-Students and educators
-Civic and grassroots organizations
-Anyone passionate about the future of the Baltic Sea and the Oceans
***Programme Details****
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Remarks
-Arkadiusz Marchewka, Secretary of State and Deputy Prime Minister of Infrastructure
10:10 – 10:40
Guarding the Seas, Guarding the Oceans – International Perspectives
Presented by BLUE OCEAN DOME Pavilion, Saudi Arabia Pavilion, and Portugal Pavilion
10:40 – 11:10
Planning the Baltic Future: Sectors, Conflicts, and Priorities
Offshore Wind in Poland: Potential and Environmental Responsibility
Baltic Sea Research and Protection
-Magdalena Matczak, Economics and Spatial Policy Department
-Juliusz Gajewski, Operational Oceanography Department
-Anna Barańska, Marine Ecology Department
(All from Maritime Institute, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland)
11:10 – 11:25
Validation of Computer Programmes in Maritime Environmental Safety
-Agnieszka Kalbarczyk-Jedynak, Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin
11:25 – 11:40
Navigating Tomorrow: How Maritime Training Is Adapting to the Green Shipping Revolution
-Piotr Treichel, Director, Officer Development College, Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin
11:40 – 12:00
Baltic Futures: How Grassroots Initiatives and Education Rewrite the Story of the Sea
-Olga Sarna, CEO, Mare Foundation
Cast
Moderator
Magdalena Nowacka
Polish Trade and Investment Agency
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Arkadiusz Marchewka
Secretary of State and Deputy Prime Minister of Infrastructure
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Yusuke Saraya
Saraya Company Lmd.
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Hamed Albalawi
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
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Magdalena Matczak
Economics and Spatial Policy Department, Maritime Institute, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland
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Juliusz Gajewski
Operational Oceanography Department, Maritime Institute, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland
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Anna Barańska
Marine Ecology Department, Maritime Institute, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland
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Agnieszka Kalbarczyk-Jedynak
Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin
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Piotr Treichel
Director of Officer Development College Maritime University of Technology in Szczecin
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Olga Sarna
CEO, Mare Foundation
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Tiago Pitta e Cunha
Fundacao Oceano Azul
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Learning and Playing Week
International Marine Ecology Conference – One voice for the sea
Our seas and oceans are more than a body of water—they are a shared natural heritage, a vital ecosystem, and a testing ground for how we manage marine development sustainably.
Poland Pavilion invites you to a special event One voice for the sea showcasing international contribution to protecting the Baltic Sea and the oceans through science, policy, and collaboration. Join us for a series of expert-led presentations exploring key environmental challenges, innovative research, and the green transition in the maritime sector.
The conference is part of the organisation of the Polish Maritime Day withinthin the framework of the programme for the promotion of Poland at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai and it is held under the patronage of the Minister of Infrastructure.
-
2025.07.21[Mon]
10:00～12:30
(Venue Open 09:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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