AltaSea Open House: Charting the Course of AI in the Blue Economy
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, for an exciting Open House event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.
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.
What’s the “Blue Economy,” and What Does AI Have to Do with It?
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.
Speaker & Panelist Bios
🔹 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.
Who Should Attend?
- 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!