Introduction by MC

Opening Session

Blue Economy for A Sustainable Growth of ASEAN: Innovation and Collaboration

1. H.E. Dr. Manothong Vongsay, Vice-Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Lao PDR
2. Adhyanti Sardanarini Wirajuda, Director for ASEAN Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
3. Tetsuya Watanabe, President of ERIA

Photo Session

Bridging MC to General Overview

General Overview on the Development of the ASEAN Blue Economy for the Future Economic Growth of ASEAN

• Dr Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Republic of Indonesia

Coffee Break

Promoting Blue Conservation

1. Identifying chemical and plastic pollution in watersheds and shared marine spaces
2. Blue Carbon, blue energy development, and blue growth
3. Resilient Rivers and Marine Systems for Mutual Sustainability Opportunities

Moderator: Dr Fauziah Zen, Senior Economist, ERIA

Panelists: 

1. Prof. Thorjorn Larssen, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)
2. HE Marlene Nilsson, Deputy Regional Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
3. Dr Pinida Leelapanang Kamphaengthong, Chief Environmental Management OfÞcer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat

Networking Lunch

Promoting Blue Science, Technology, and Innovation

1. The Use of Technology for Monitoring Seaweed Prodution
2. The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Smart Aquaculture
3. Ocean Accounting for Future Policy: Lessons from Indonesia’s Experiences

Moderator: Dr Kanchana Wanichkorn, Director for Sectoral Development Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat

Panelists:

1. Amalia Fyfield, Counsellor, Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia
2. Prof. Jaehoon Lee, Professor of Economics, Hankuk University, South Korea
3. Pudji Ismartini, Deputy Chief Statistician for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS Statistics Indonesia

Coffee Break

Promoting Value Creation on Blue Priority Sectors

1. The Potential of Ocean Economy to Boost Inclusive Economic Growth
2. Stimulating Blue Economy Sectors: A Lesson from Marine-Based Tourism
3. The Development of Maritime Transport to Support Blue Economy

Moderator: Leonardo A.A. Teguh Sambodo, Expert Staff for Leading Sector Development and Infrastructure, Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Republic of Indonesia

Panelists:

1. Maria del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo, Director of Development Cooperation, OECD and Former Minister of Planning of Costa Rica 
2. H.E. Nico Barito, Special Envoy of President Seychelles for ASEAN & founder of Blue Institute Seychelles.
3. Brilian Perdana, Vice Chairman at Indonesian National Ship Owners Association (INSA) and Director of Crude and Petroleum Tanker at PT. Pertamina International Shipping (PIS)

Wrap Up Session

• Dr Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Republic of Indonesia

Closing Remarks

• Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Economic Community, ASEAN Secretariat