Jeff Gardner was asked to participate in a live webinar hosted by the Digital Economist featuring guest speakers and experts from around the globe. The topic of the day was sustainability and the circular economy; how it can be better adopted in government policies and how innovation and implementation are driving change forward. Jeff’s group focused on these topics from the marine or oceanic perspective, including conversations about renewable energy, mariculture, zero carbon emissions, commercial material recycling, and more. A very interesting event for sure!

Jeff Motti attended the State of the Coast conference in New Orleans during the week of May 19, 2025. Per the conference name, the event is focused on coastal issues and projects along the Gulf coast that are currently shaping the regional knowledge databases and informing policies at this time. Many experts from the region attend this event which occurs every 2 years. Geo SubSea met with numerous colleagues and new connections to strengthen our presence in that area.

The Geo Subsea Team attended Oceantic Network’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) in Virginia Beach during the week of April 28, 2025. Jeff Gardner, Hallie Graves, and Gabi Byrd met with colleagues, toured the exhibit floor, and attended multiple technical sessions during the conference. Evening and late night ‘marketing’ was also performed. Always a worthwhile conference to go to.

Geo SubSea president Jeff Gardner was a panelist for the Offshore Renewable Energy Innovation Event in Cambridge MA on February 6, 2025. The panel and attendees discussed the use of new technology such as underwater vehicles and aerial drones to perform offshore tasks during stages of project development. Speakers included industry players from the construction world, development folks, marine and survey experts, as well as startup company owners new to the space. Thank you for the invite SeaAhead!

Jeff Gardner served as a guest speaker and panelist for an Offshore Wind Ready training held by the Oceantic Network in Groton, CT on January 28, 2025. The training was sponsored by Vineyard Offshore and included a diverse group of local experts to answer questions from the attendees. All information was well received.