International Conference on
Blue Economy
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About The Conference
The International Conference on Blue Economy organised by BCKIC Foundation in association with BRIC ILS, KIIT University & KIIT-TBI and supported by Ministry of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, DBT BIRAC, DST, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Fisheries & Animal Resource Development Dept, GoO serves as a enabling platform for innovations and technology in the marine sector, inviting professionals from diverse fields to explore the vast potential of marine ecosystem in various applications. The conference aims to create a platform for exchange, learning, and networking by showcasing the latest research, breakthrough ideas, and transformative technologies.
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Participants' Profile
Industries Engaged
Investors Engaged
Startups Engaged
Policymakers Engaged
Students & Scholars Engaged
Researchers & Delegates Engaged
Research & Technical Presentations
Startup Technology Showcase
Thematic based Panel Discussions
Indian Navy Officers Engaged
Institutes & Incubators Engaged
Launched Mission 50 Blue Economy Startup Compendium
Program Overview
Inaugural Session
Members:
• Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, DG R&D and Innovation, KIIT & Chairman, BCKIC
• Dr Namrata Misra, CEO, BCKIC
• Dr. Debasish Dash, Director, BRIC-ILS
• Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, O/o PSA, GoI
• Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS
• Guest of Honour: Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, DBT, GoI
• Chief Guest: Smt. Pravati Parida, Hon’ble Dy Chief Minister, Odisha













Leadership Talk
Members:
• Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS Bengaluru
• Mr. G. S. Krishnan, President, ABLE
• Sh. P.L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman, Paradip Port Trust
Panel Discussion on Marine Biomanufacturing
Members:
• Dr. P. M. Murali, President, ABLE Council of Presidents (Chairperson)
• Dr. Shrikumar Suryanarayan, Founder, Sea6 Energy
• Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, DG R&D and Innovation, KIIT & Chairman, BCKIC






Policy Track
Members:
• Dr. Chandrasekhar Panda, Partner- Digital and Technology Consulting, McKinsey
& Company
• Dr. Lung-Jieh Yang, Counsellor & Director, TECC, Taiwan
Panel Discussion on Maritime Security
Members:
• Vice Admiral Ramakant Pattnaik (Retd.), Indian Navy (Chairperson)
• ADG Donny Michael, PTM, TM, Coast Guard Commander, Eastern Seaboard
• Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM CSO (ops), HQENC, Indian Navy
• Major General Atanu Patnaik (Retd.), Indian Army
