Tuesday 19th June 2007

Welcome Addresses: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Plenary Addresses: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

1	Marine Policy Drivers from a Scottish Perspective The Minister for the Environment and Rural Development, The Scottish Executive
2	Scientific and Technical Challenges for Oceans Defence Rear Admiral Neil Latham RN, Commandant, Defence College of Management and Technology
3	The European Community's RTD Strategy to Address Marine Challenges Ms Manuela Soares Director of Environment Directorate, Research Directorate-General, European Commission.

Wednesday 20th June 2007

Parallel Keynote Addresses: 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

1	Challenges in Marine Science and Technology Prof Robin Cook, Director, FRS Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen (Hosted by Aberdeen City Council)
2	Challenges in Oceans and Climate Science Dr John Gunn, Director, Wealth from Oceans Flagship, CSIRO, Australia
3	Challenges in Deep Water Technology Mr David Pridden, Director Subsea UK, Aberdeen (Hosted by Subsea UK)

Thursday 21st June 2007
Parallel Keynote Addresses: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

4	Challenges in Ocean Exploration Capt Craig McLean, Deputy Science Director, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, NOAA, USA (Hosted by Fugro)
5	Challenges facing Operational Oceanography Dr Mike Bell, Head of UK National Centre for Ocean Forecasting, Exeter
6	Challenges for Ocean Governance Ms Kristina M Gjerde JD, High Seas Policy Advisor, Global Marine Program, IUCN - International Union for Conservation, Switzerland