AltaSea Open House: Charting the Course of AI in the Blue Economy

Join us for an exciting morning at the intersection of ocean innovation and artificial intelligence. “Charting the Course of AI in the Blue Economy” brings together pioneering entrepreneurs, AI experts, and sustainability advocates to explore how emerging technologies are transforming our relationship with the ocean. With speakers from Clean Earth Rovers, Kelp Ark, and Sperra, this open house is your chance to dive into real-world applications of AI that are shaping the future of the blue economy.

The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health. From aquaculture and marine conservation to coastal infrastructure and waterway monitoring, the blue economy is rapidly evolving—and AI is playing a key role in that transformation.

This event is designed for innovators, students, workers, and curious minds looking to understand how artificial intelligence is being integrated into marine industries and what it means for the future workforce and environmental impact. Whether you're already in the field or just starting to explore, there’s something here for you.

🔹 Jade Clemons

Jade Clemons is a sustainable development wonk, with expertise in law, economics, and policy. At AltaSea, she leads programming serving blue economy entrepreneurs and industries, as well as adult workforce development initiatives. Her work centers around California coastal and marine development policy, entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement and collaboration, and implementation of accessible blue economy career pathways.

🔹 Michael Arens

Michael Arens is the CEO and founder of Clean Earth Rovers, a marine robotics startup using autonomous vehicles to monitor and clean waterways. A 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Michael is committed to building scalable solutions to fight water pollution. He is a frequent speaker on the role of entrepreneurship in addressing climate change.

🔹 Hayden Schneider

Hayden Schneider serves as the Partnership and Outreach Associate at Kelp Ark, an organization advancing kelp farming and marine biodiversity. With a degree in environmental science and a passion for sustainable agriculture, she works to promote the use of kelp-based biostimulants and build collaborative partnerships in marine conservation.

🔹 Mason Bell

Mason Bell is Product Manager at Sperra, where he leads the development of 3D concrete printed infrastructure designed for ocean environments. With a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado and expertise in 3D printing, Mason is focused on creating renewable, resilient infrastructure for coastal communities and energy systems.

• Innovators and entrepreneurs in tech or sustainability
• Environmental science and marine biology students
• Workforce development professionals
• Policy leaders exploring AI and ocean health
• Curious community members eager to learn more!

Click Reserve a Spot to RSVP! Space is limited, and light refreshments will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders at the forefront of AI and the ocean economy.

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is a leader in the blue economy that strives towards sustainable and responsible use of ocean resources to promote economic growth, improve livelihoods, and ensure the health of ocean ecosystems to address environmental and social challenges within our communities.

Delve into science, technology, engineering, business, and the ocean

This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about ocean-based careers that turn to the ocean to develop solutions for some of the planet’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security.

Our local ocean-focused and community-based organizations will be available for guests to speak with. Check back — we will announce this month's on-site exhibiting partners soon!

If you would like to start volunteering for AltaSea, you can register for this open house and other education and community engagement events by going to our webpage.

Info: 10:00 AM – Doors Open
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Exhibitor Tables Open | Coffee & Mingling
10:00 – 10:35 AM – Welcome Remarks by Terry Tamminen

Info: Speaker: Jade Clemons
An introductory session defining the blue economy and artificial intelligence—plus examples of where they intersect. Learn how AI is reshaping workforce development, technology, and environmental innovation.

Info: New to AI? This session offers practical tools, training resources, and learning pathways to help you (or your team) get started with AI in meaningful ways—no tech background required.

Info: Moderator: Jade Clemons
A dynamic panel featuring innovators using AI to clean waterways, farm sustainable kelp, and build ocean-based infrastructure. Panelists will share insights on how AI is applied in their work, the challenges they face, and what’s on the horizon for marine tech.

Host or Publisher AltaSea