THE BLUE $: HOW TO KEEP IT!

Abstract:

Aquaculture has become a focus for venture capitalists and other types of investors who are diving into the opportunity to create the BLUE $.

However, the BLUE $ in aquaculture, for both suppliers of product and services and farmers alike, is the result of passion, hard work and a belief that our industry is both viable and valuable. 

In this session we will explore how to keep your hard earned BLUE $ and potentially grow the number you already have!  BLUE $ dividends are available from advances in the aquatech revolution with the use of technologies, such as, robotics, artificial technology and blockchain.  However, the potential for disruption in aquaculture businesses that causes legal issues from intellectual property challenges through to contractual disputes, means that your BLUE $’s are at risk.  Learn how to protect your BLUE capital.

From her role on the Board of the Association of International Seafood Professionals and co-founder of Aquaculture without Frontiers (Australia), Katherine is best placed to outline the legal frameworks that can optimise your commercial aquaculture business.  

What will audience learn from your presentation?

Aquaculture businesses will understand:

• How to protect their BLUE $
• Legal issues associated with adopting new technologies
• The types of business disruption that can occur in your supply chains
• What you need to do to legally protect your assets from disruption
• How to incorporate and minimise disruption into your business operations
• If disruption occurs, and cannot be easily mediated, what you need to do to progress to a legal remedy.
• Investment agreements/funding opportunities.

Biography of presenting author (should not exceed 100 words)

Katherine Hawes, referred to as the ‘fish lawyer’, completed a Bachelor of Communications prior to reading law. Katherine developed her Commercial Law experience in a large Sydney Law firm and then at government funded legal aid.  During this time, she studied and registered as a Barrister then continued studying to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, a Masters of Adult Education and a Master of Marine Law.

Establishing Aquarius Lawyers in 2013 she had over 20 years business law experience. Her passions are the ‘blue economy’ and digital technologies that enhance sustainable aquaculture manufacturing.  She is an in-demand speaker and publisher around ‘what is on your plate’!

Details of presenting author to be mentioned in certificate:

Name:                                               Katherine Hawes

Affiliation:                        Aquarius Lawyers

Country:                       Australia

Other Details:

Presentation Category:  Keynote

Session Name: Keynote

Email:  marketing@aquariuslawyers.com.au

Alternative Email: katherine@aquariuslawyers.com.au

Contact Number: 61+ 2 88583233
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