#OceanInnovatorsPlatform

On October 22nd, 2025, over 100 passionate leaders, investors, and innovators came together at the 9th Ocean Innovators Platform at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club – set against the iconic backdrop of Victoria Harbour.

It was an incredible day filled with energy, bold ideas, and meaningful dialogue on driving the sustainable blue economy forward across Asia Pacific and beyond.

Co-hosted by Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and Sustainable Finance Initiative, with the support of our partners Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, AVPN, and Builders Vision, the event spotlighted transformative solutions for ocean sustainability and innovation.

As Olivier Wenden, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, shared: “There are three key lessons we continue to carry forward.
First, metrics matter – we cannot protect what we don’t value, and we cannot value what we don’t measure.
Second, blended capital works – when philanthropy and the private sector come together, we accelerate the transition.
And third, regional ecosystems help scale solutions.
By engaging local stakeholders, we build both the credibility and legitimacy of investable solutions.”

“With 4.2% of its GDP tied to the maritime industry, and home to 25% of China’s marine biodiversity, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to be Asia Pacific’s leading hub for Blue Economy solutions.” – said Katy Yung, CEO of Sustainable Finance Initiative. – « This is a defining moment for strategic collaboration. Hong Kong has a key role to play in driving blended finance, and mobilising capital to integrate economic development with marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable ocean use. At SFi, we’re answering the call by acting as a regional bridge for investors seeking credible pathways to scale ocean impact.”

As we reflect on the powerful conversations and collaborations, one thing is clear – we need to take action and invest in solutions to protect our oceans.

Let’s keep diving deeper, and chart the next frontier of the blue economy together – not just for Hong Kong, but for the wider region and the globe.

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