On the 11th of April, 2017, approximately 200 of New York’s leading philanthropists, environmentalists, ocean advocates, and social impact business leaders gathered at 1 Hotels new Brooklyn Bridge location to celebrate the official launch of Oceanic Global.
Highlights from the evening include a presentation on Oceanic’s latest initiatives by founders Lea d’Auriol and Luis Navia, a panel discussion on the non-profit’s uniquely creative approach to conservation with Susan Rockefeller and Mark Dalio, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the organization’s partners at the 1 Hotels, a preview of Oceanic’s first immersive city-by-city experience in Ibiza, and an announcement by United Nations Spokesperson, Dan Thomas, introducing the first-ever World Ocean’s Festival.