The document summarizes an upcoming forum on environmental transition taking place from September 23-25, 2021 in Biarritz, France. The forum will bring together local and global perspectives over 3 days through facilitated discussions and workshops to foster collaboration on uncovering new opportunities through a multidisciplinary approach. Participants will include startups, investors, NGOs, corporations, and academics working at the intersection of technology and environmental issues. The agenda provides an overview of the daily programming including site visits, keynote speakers, and workshops on topics ranging from green tech to renewable energies to sustainable finance. Sponsorship opportunities are also outlined for organizations to get involved and visibility.

1. FORUM PRESENTATION
SEPT 23-25 2021
Biarritz, FR

2. ● 3 days of facilitated shared value* creation,
● Bridging local and global perspectives,
● Fostering collaboration before competition,
● Favoring relevance over scale,
● Uncovering new opportunities thanks to a
multi-disciplinary/multi-stakeholders approach,
● Building trust thanks to in person interactions.
*Creating Shared Value - Porter & Kramer
It is the best time to join
your new exploration lab
“In terms of environmental transition, the Waves of Change Forum is the go-to
marketplace for forward-thinking ideas and qualified contacts.”
-C. Joly, Peace & Pulse

3. Inspiration - Qualified meetings
Themed work groups - Remote work & free time

4. Event partners
aiming for action rather than communication

5. Our multi-generation/multicultural team
is always here to help with tips and connections

6. Keynote
Guest speakers

7. participants
Some startup

8. investors
Some participating

9. NGOs
Some participating

10. participants
Some corporate

11. participants
Some public sector

12. participants
Some academic

13. ● 9am - 12:30pm - Ecosystem Morning
Group 1: Greentech & Eco-conception visit @ Arkinova Incubator.
Group 2: Blue economy & Ocean exploration visit @ Olatu Leku Incubator.
Group 3: Ocean & action sports eco products tests and meetup @ Ekosea Lab.
● 2:30-3:30pm - Official Kick Off
Featuring:
Mayor Maider Arosteguy, City of Biarritz.
Nouvelle Aquitaine Region.
Special Guest Speakers.
● 3:30-6:30pm - Ocean 2050: Bright Mirror
Collective prospective workshop by Bluenove introducing all Forum participants in action.
Followed by networking cocktail.
Waves of Change Forum Day 1 - Thurs. Sept 23

14. Waves of Change Forum Day 2/3 - Sept 24-25
9-10am: Highlights, inspiration session x Inspire and opening keynotes
10am onwards: Business Meetings & Waves Program
Financing Climate Tech
Startups x Uebermorgen VC
Decarbonating energy
supplies in ports x Movin
On/Michelin
New Circular Models
Approaches x Circulab
Making batteries and H2
storage systems
complemental
Best tips and takeaways on
getting the Green Marine
Europe certification
Credit Suisse's Marisa Drew
- Ask me anything
Monitoring Ports
externalities x Sinay
Circular Startups pitch
sessions and testimonials
Building Solar energy
ecosystems in Africa x
Senegal Office of
Prospective
Coastal adaptation:
managing port access,
sandbanks and sea level
rise - the Bayonne/Anglet
case
The EU Taxonomy and its
business opportunities x
Mazars
Revisiting passengers
transportation between
coastal cities x Aqualines
Positive impact innovation
thanks to Biomimicry x
CEEBIOS
Exploring new marine
renewable energies
opportunities
Resilient coastal cities: the
Sea’ties network approach x
Ocean Climate Platform
Transition startups investor
pitch session
Powering vessels without
fossil fuels x Windship
Circular Canvas for startups
workshop session x
Circulab
Debugging the acceptability
challenge for offshore wind
energies in the EU
Restoration and blue carbon
approaches x Sustainable
Ocean Alliance
Exclusive Mazars Carbon
Neutrality Study Takeaways
POC and in situ testing
made easy x Bilbao Port
Lab
Circular Canvas for large
organizations workshop
session x Circulab
Renewable energies startup
solutions pitches
And more: Agricultural
innovations, Green IT,
Textile transition,
Sustainable Finance, Data &
Participative science
usecases.

15. ● We encourage you to split your time in three thirds between:
○ Interactive sessions.
○ 1:1 targeted business meetings.
○ Productive free time for you to keep an eye on the day to day
and/or enjoy the local scene as needed.
● Because you can best craft it based on your objectives.
● Check out our dedicated event platform and/or simply ask us whenever
you need more people or activities recommendations!
Productive while refreshing:
Design it your way

16. Join 200 key stakeholders with your individual
invite-only ticket
Type WAVE MAKER FRIEND OF CHANGE
Profile Corporate Executive, Impact Investor, Public
Sector.
Startup, NGO, Researcher.
Benefits • 3-day Forum Pass.
• Access to Waves of Change members and partners network with tailored introductions.
• Free and priority registration to additional networking events and online Waves year round.
Rate € 600 € 200

17. Or invite your partners and clients to
a one of a kind, memorable experience

18. Flexible packages
Lasting impact
Type BELHARRA (SILVER) NAZARE (GOLD) TEAHUPOO (PLATINUM)
- Visibility on Waves of Change’s medias - website,
social medias, PR, event premises, official program
and invites, emailing.
- 3 All access passes for 3 persons representing the
organization at the Annual Forum.
- Pre defined 1:1 meetings arranged at the Forum for
the 3 persons representing the organization. (1 per
person).
- Visibility on Waves of Change’s medias - website,
social medias, PR, event premises, official program
and invites, emailing.
- 5 All access passes for 5 persons representing the
organization at the Annual Forum.
- 1 co-branded and co-moderated workshop during the
annual Forum prepared together with the addition of
relevant stakeholders.
- Pre defined 1:1 meetings arranged at the Forum for
the 5 persons representing the organization. (1 per
person).
- Participation and featuring during Forum opening
collective intelligence workshop.
- Special ‘Friend of Change’ ticket to the Forum - Eur
200 instead of Eur 600 for a list of up to 3 guest blue or
green startups from the organization’s network (1 ticket
per startup).
GOLD + Curation by Waves of Change for 2 private
events to be held at the organization’s headquarters on
2 topics and dates defined together by Waves of
Change and the platinum partner organization.
Benefits
Fee € 5,000 / year € 10,000 / year € 15,000 / year

19. New opportunity added
Become the official opening day sponsor
● On Thursday September 23, all attention and participants converge to the Bellevue
- where the last G7 summit was hosted- for the Forum’s official kick off.
● A unique opportunity to showcase your organization’s engagement and
perspective in terms of shared value creation, positive impact network building,
cross-pollination of ideas, new collaborative initiatives, purpose-led innovation,
global vision with a local footprint.
● Only this year do you have this occasion to use a minimal budget and become
founding partner of a pioneering initiative for post-Covid environmental transition.
● Interested? Please reach out and let us plan for it:
nico.wocf@gmail.com / +33 616 735 127

20. Our entire team from Los Angeles to New Delhi is
looking forward to welcoming you to a one of a kind
event this year.
www.wavesofchange.earth