Description: Understand what it will take to unlock growth in the African and Kenyan seaweed sector - across farming, processing, policy, investment, and market access. Track Lead: Maaike Broekhuis - DOEN Foundation Start-up Showcase: 

• Patrik Huber - Mawimbi Ocean Innovations,
• Janno van der Laan - Nasaru Naturals,
• Fatuma Mang'ena - Healthy Seaweed Co Limited

Panel: 

• Peter Green - Hatch Blue
• James Gichuhi - Gatsby Foundation
• George Maina - The Nature Conservancy
• Lucas Robinson - Renew Capital
• Fiona Wanjiku Moejes - Mawimbi Ocean Innovations,
• Alfred Rono - Plan International

Discussion and Networking Session: Roundtables to facilitate networking between participants and discussions around financing, innovation and community development.