Richard Bailey

Richard Bailey

Founder of Tetiaroa Society, Blue Climate Initiative

    10:20 am - 10:50 am

    Session 2 by Richard Bailey – A HONU World: Science, Sustainable Travel, and the Twilight Zone

    Join visionary entrepreneur Richard Bailey, creator of The Brando resort, for an exclusive talk that will take you on a journey into one of Earth’s last unexplored frontiers: the mesopelagic zone. Beneath the waves lies a twilight realm where life defies imagination, and now, Richard is setting his sights on unlocking its secrets. At the intersection of science and luxury, discover how curious minds and cutting-edge technology are coming together to safely open this mysterious world to a broad public. Learn about Honu, a new class of human occupied submersible that symbolizes hope and a gateway to the unknown.

    12:10 pm - 1:00 pm

    Panel Discussion – Deeper Concern: High Sea Treaty & Deep Sea Mining. The Challenges, Truth & Myth.

    Panelists include Sylvia Earle, PhD, Mickey Rogers, PhD, Richard Bailey, and Audrey Tan. Moderated by Alex Rose.