EVENTS ROUND THE WORLD
Talks, Panels and Workshops
Whether it’s talks, a panel, a community clean-up or a send off party, at every stop along our voyage our events are designed to bring together passionate individuals who are working towards solving the plastic pollution crisis.
Come join us for one of our events in London or in your part of the world!
Our London Events
SHiFT Sessions
SHiFT Session: Microfibres from Sea to Source
Monday, 27 January 2020 | 18:30-21:00
ARBORETUM LONDON
Today, there are so many different ways to prevent plastic microfibre pollution in our ocean all the way from sea to source, and we’ve brought together a diverse group of panelists to explore the different problems and solutions, including Dr. Imogen Napper, Marine Scientist at University of Plymouth and National Geographic Expedition, Carry Somers, Founder of Fashion Revolution and Deborah Luffman, Product Director at Finisterre, founder of ThinkCircular Consultancy.
Stay tuned for more panelist announcements!
The panel will be followed by a Q&A session.
OUR ROUND THE WORLD EVENTS
Leg Six: Panama to Galapagos
eXXpedition Visit Panama: A session on Sailing, Science and Solutions
Tuesday, 28 January 2020 | Location TBC
Join us for an afternoon session with the multidisciplinary crew onboard Leg Six before they set sail to the Galapagos!
eXXpedition Visit Galapagos: A session on Sailing, Science and Solutions
Friday, 7 February 2020 | Location TBC
eXXpedition Mission Leader and Science Lead Dr. Winnie Courtene-Jones and the crew of multidisciplinary women will share stories of science at sea, sailing and solutions to the plastic issue.
PAST EVENTS
ROUND THE WORLD
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21st December 2019Leg Five: eXXpedition visits Panama to share stories of science, sailing and solutions, joined by ANCON and our local science collaborator Denise BorreroShelter Bay Marina
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7th December 2019Leg Four: eXXpedition visits Aruba to share stories of science, sailing and solutions, co-hosted by Impact Blue who will focus on local solutions within Aruba.International School of Aruba
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4th December 2019Leg Four: eXXpedition visits Bonaire to share stories of science, sailing and solutions with the diving communityYellow Sub
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28th November 2019SHiFT Sessions: London Ocean Drinks brings together ocean changemakers across London to connect over opportunities to help solve the environmental issues we face today.Arboretum London
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24th November 2019Leg Two: eXXpedition visits Antigua to share stories of science, sailing and solutions.Club House Restaurant at Antigua Yacht Club
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27th October 2019Leg One: Community Outreach event in partnership with the Azores Government at the local mall to encourage people to take action in their everyday lives to tackle the problem.Parque Atlântico
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21st October 2019Leg One: eXXpedition visits Azores to share stories of science, sailing, solutions at the ExpoLab Science Centre, with opening remarks by renown Portuguese biologist, Professor António Frias Martins.ExpoLab Science Centre
Event Blogs
Foldscopes
WRITTEN BY SHERI BASTIEN ON LEG FIVE, FROM ARUBA TO PANAMA Today the crew had an exciting outreach opportunity as we had the privilege of visiting school children in Guna Yala and facilitated activities on plastic pollution, including a play (to overcome language barriers) about the plastic pollution problem and where the issue stems from. […]
