NOV 8-10, 2025
Blue Economy
Action Lab
Blue Economy
Action Lab
Co-Hosted by Azuros.ai & Island Innovators at Bay House, Grenada.
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OVERVIEW
Where Blue Economy Leaders
Connect and Commit.
Island Innovators members are proving Caribbean business competes globally.
Where Blue Economy Leaders
Connect and Commit.
The Blue Economy Action Lab convenes a select circle of leaders driving sustainable ocean and coastal innovation across the Caribbean.
Over two days in Grenada, the region's entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and partners will move beyond conversation, forming actionable partnerships and defining high-impact projects that strengthen our collective capacity for Blue Growth.
Participation is by invitation only, with priority access given to Island Innovators Members and select additional invitees based on leadership, expertise, or strategic alignment in the Blue Economy.
The Blue Economy Action Lab convenes a select circle of leaders driving sustainable ocean and coastal innovation across the Caribbean.
Over two days in Grenada, the region's entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and partners will move beyond conversation, forming actionable partnerships and defining high-impact projects that strengthen our collective capacity for Blue Growth.
Participation is by invitation only, with priority access given to Island Innovators Members and select additional invitees based on leadership, expertise, or strategic alignment in the Blue Economy.
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DEFINITION
What We Mean by
“Blue Economy”
What We Mean by
“Blue Economy”
The Blue Economy encompasses the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health.
For Grenada and the wider Caribbean, this includes everything from fisheries and yachting to coastal tourism, sargassum innovation, coral restoration, renewable marine energy, and digital marine solutions.
The Blue Economy encompasses the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health.
For Grenada and the wider Caribbean, this includes everything from fisheries and yachting to coastal tourism, sargassum innovation, coral restoration, renewable marine energy, and digital marine solutions.
The Blue Economy encompasses the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health.
For Grenada and the wider Caribbean, this includes everything from fisheries and yachting to coastal tourism, sargassum innovation, coral restoration, renewable marine energy, and digital marine solutions.
AGENDA
Event Experience
Event Experience
Saturday, November 8 · Bay House, Grenada
An invitation-only evening of meaningful introductions, shared intentions, and new partnerships.
- 5:30 PM – Welcome arrivals and signature Blue Cocktail
- 6:00 PM – Opening remarks by hosts Lotten Friday (Bay House) and Dr. Angus Friday (Azuros.ai)
- 6:15 PM – Calibre Connection introductions over hors d'oeuvres
- 7:00 PM – Cocktails, small-group exchanges, and music provided by DJ Rain
- 8:30 PM – Close
Attendees: Key stakeholders from government, finance, technology, and marine industries, including Ambassadors, Advisors, and Partners from the Island Innovators network.
Monday, November 10 · Bay House, Grenada
A working session designed to generate concrete collaboration and measurable outcomes.
- 8:00 AM – Coffee & welcome
- 9:00 AM – Scene-setting: The State of the Blue Economy
- 10:00 AM – SARGASSUM
- 11:15 AM – CORALS & COASTAL PROTECTION
- 12:00 PM – FISHERIES
- 12:45 PM – Networking lunch
- 2:00 PM – SAILING
- 2:45 PM – FINANCE & PARTNERSHIPS
- 3:30 PM – High-Impact Action Declarations: Participants commit to 30/60/90-day goals
- 4:00 PM – Accountability framework and closing reflections
- 4:30 PM – Wrap-up & Wine and Cheese
Commit to Action
Each participant will define 1–3 High-Impact Action Declarations (HIADs) — focused commitments to be achieved within 90 days.
Progress will be tracked through our project management and accountability platform, used by Island Innovators’ Executive Fixers as part of our Strategic Support Services.
Participants who opt in can also have their progress featured through the Recognition Engine, with professional interviews and short reels produced by our Ambassadors during the event.
Each participant will define 1–3 High-Impact Action Declarations (HIADs) — focused commitments to be achieved within 90 days.
Progress will be tracked through our project management and accountability platform, used by Island Innovators’ Executive Fixers as part of our Strategic Support Services.
Participants who opt in can also have their progress featured through the Recognition Engine, with professional interviews and short reels produced by our Ambassadors during the event.
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Who's in the Room
Island Innovators members are proving Caribbean business competes globally.
Confirmed participants include senior representatives from:
Government of Grenada, Azuros.ai, Bay House, Sonover, SarGas, Grenada Marine, Eco-Dive, The Nature Conservancy, Outrigger Capital Partners (UK), Ocean Rescue Alliance (USA), and other leading Blue Economy innovators from the Caribbean and beyond.
Confirmed participants include senior representatives from:
Government of Grenada, Azuros.ai, Bay House, Sonover, SarGas, Grenada Marine, Eco-Dive, The Nature Conservancy, Outrigger Capital Partners (UK), Ocean Rescue Alliance (USA), and other leading Blue Economy innovators from the Caribbean and beyond.
Confirmed participants include senior representatives from:
Government of Grenada, Azuros.ai, Bay House, Sonover, SarGas, Grenada Marine, Eco-Dive, The Nature Conservancy, Outrigger Capital Partners (UK), Ocean Rescue Alliance (USA), and other leading Blue Economy innovators from the Caribbean and beyond.
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Next steps
Next steps
RSVP to confirm your participation.
RSVP to confirm your participation.
Following confirmation, you’ll have the option to explore Island Innovators Membership — including access to upcoming Action Labs across the Orange (Creative), Gold (Technology), and Red (Healthcare) Economies.
Following confirmation, you’ll have the option to explore Island Innovators Membership — including access to upcoming Action Labs across the Orange (Creative), Gold (Technology), and Red (Healthcare) Economies.
FUTURE EVENTS
Upcoming Action Labs
Nov 2025
BLue ECONOMY
Oceans & Coastal Innovation
Jan 2026
orange ECONOMY
Creative & Cultural Industries
Creative & Cultural Industries
Creative & Cultural Industries
Mar 2026
Gold Economy
Technology & Enterprise
Technology & Enterprise
Technology & Enterprise
May 2026
RED ECONOMY
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Healthcare & Wellbeing
DATA & TRUST
Island Innovators operates as a
high-trust network.
Island Innovators operates as a high-trust network.
Island Innovators operates as a
high-trust network.
Your data is securely managed via Odoo and Stripe. We never sell or share contact information, and we never send spam.
Your data is securely managed via Odoo and Stripe. We never sell or share contact information, and we never send spam.
Closing Note
We’re building the Caribbean’s shared success network — connecting proven leaders to turn our region’s potential into measurable progress.
Closing Note
We’re building the Caribbean’s shared success network — connecting proven leaders to turn our region’s potential into measurable progress.
Closing Note
We’re building the Caribbean’s shared success network — connecting proven leaders to turn our region’s potential into measurable progress.