Seeking Solutions for a Safer, Cleaner and Healthier Ocean Environment

The Global Wave Conference is an international gathering to

advance the recognition of the value of waves and their protection

around the world. It brings together the best international minds

from the surfing, conservation and innovation communities to

tackle the world’s most challenging ocean issues.

6th Biennial Global Wave Conference

Draft PROGRAM10th - 14th February 2020

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIAHosted by Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve Inc.

http://www.globalwaveconference2020.com.au

On behalf of the organising committee, I encourage you to consider register for this international ocean conservation event, being held on the Gold Coast from 10th to 14th February 2020. We are committed to drawing at least 400 attendees, including 200 internationals, to the conference.

Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve Inc. successfully won the rights to host the 6th Biennial Global Wave Conference to be held at the Gold Coast Campus of Southern Cross University. We would like to thank Southern Cross University for sponsoring the conference venue.

International partners, Save the Waves and Surfrider International, host the Global Wave Conference every two years in different locations around the world. Previously, the event has been held in France, Portugal, Mexico, UK and, most recently, the USA.

This is the first time that Australia and the Gold Coast are hosting the conference and we are thrilled that it coincides with the first year that surfing will be introduced into the Olympic Games.

“We will be riding that Olympic wave of success! I say, go for gold - go for the Gold Coast!”

This 6th Global Wave Conference aims to highlight the growing threats to waves and surfing habitats worldwide, facilitate global coastal environmental and sustainability initiatives, and increase leadership from the surfing community on the protection of waves, oceans, beaches and marine ecosystems. By bringing together environmental and social scientists, world surfing legends, conservationists, surfing industry and the sustainability and eco-surfing conscientious, we will explore future solutions for surf sustainability, recycling of surfing products, removal of plastics and we will investigate ways of making our oceans Safer, Healthier and Cleaner for future generations.

Come and enjoy the ride with us! We look forward to your involvement in the conference and to meeting with you and your representatives on the Gold Coast in February 2020.

Warm Regards,Andrew McKinnonCHAIRMANGold Coast World Surfing Reserve Inc.

INVITATION

LETTER OF SUPPORT

Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve is proud to be hosting this event with the support of the Queensland State Government

PROGRAM

MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2020

Launch of Nicole Godwin’s new children’s book “Jelly Boy” (a story about a Jellyfish) Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm | Currumbin Primary School

Speakers Cocktails & Tapas (Invitation only) Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Venue: BASKK Restaurant (opposite Big Groyne Kirra), 52/58 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

Ocean Conservation Photographic Exhibition sponsored by Queensland State Government Department of Environment Daily | Venues: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus Library & The Collective Palm Beach

DRAFT PROGRAM as at 5 December 2019

PROGRAM

TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2020

City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy Morning Fitness Sessions Yoga & Pilates supported by Queensland State Government Department of Sport Time: 6:30am – 7:30am | Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park (opposite Big Groyne Kirra), Coolangatta

Global Wave Conference: Official Opening Welcome to Country, Queensland State Government represented by Minister of Tourism Kate Jones, Minister of Sport Mick De Brenni & Minister of Environment Leeanne Enoch. Acknowledgement of Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve Ambassadors. Time: Opening 9:00am – 10:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C Auditorium

Conference Day One Sophie Taylor-Price - Key issues, trends opportunities and trends in climate change as they relate to the role of oceans, and potential impacts and consequences Tom & Nick Carrol - Crowds Shalise Leesfield - 13-year-old environmental campaigner who is taking on the marine world and targeting ocean pollution Mark "Mono" Stewart - Multiple World Adaptive Champion from Byron Bay Jacques Mahler - Salty Hours - Profiling and critically evaluating Surf Community Engagement in South Africa Jason Old - Surf Transnationalism in Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast Robbi Newman - Waves of Change - How the ocean reflects all the patterns of existence Frederique Penot-Carey - Bringing surfeconomics into the classroom: Studying the economic impact of surfing on local economies within a Foreign Languages and International Trade Master’s degree programme: Sept.-Dec. 2019: the Costa Rica project. Melissa Fagan - Surfing in Scotland: seeking solitude and silence on the edge of the world Tory Jones - Surf, Beach and the City Lois Levy, Stacey Panozzo, Amanda Morglund, Caroline Fassina (panel) – Women with Solutions Bede Durbidge and Kim Crane - Journey Towards the O;ympicsRalf Buckley - Cognitive skills in surfing, and their role in mental healthDonna Weeks - Are we ready? Developments in Japanese surfing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ellie J Brooks - Global Wave Conference Ambassador Krista Comer - Findings from "The Survey of Gender Climate for Women Surfers" Catherine Kerr - Redesigning Coastal Management Communications – An Innovative Approach Using Tweed Sand Bypassing as a Case Study Mardi Frost - In the Arms of the Ocean – Exploring the experiences of surfers who maintain a continued bond and presence of a deceased love one in an ocean space MaliaR ouillon - Way of the OceanGuilbert Chistophe - From Political Pressure to Cultural Constraints: The Prime Dissemination of Surfing in Hainan Jonathon Clark, Jean Nativel, Holly Richmond (panel) - Sharks Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C Auditorium

Ocean Conservation Photographic Exhibition sponsored by Queensland State Government Department of Environment Daily | Venues: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus Library & The Collective Palm Beach

ROLE Foundation networking, education and fundraising event (Associated event) Enjoy sunset at the first single use plastic free Surf Club in Australia. Free kids meals with every full adult meal purchased Time: From 6.30pm | Venues: Palm Beach Surf Club, 117 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach

PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2020

City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy Morning Fitness Sessions Yoga & Pilates supported by Queensland State Government Department of Sport Time: 6:30am – 7:30am | Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park, opposite Big Groyne Kirra, Coolangatta

Global Wave Conference: Day Two Nik Strong-Cvetich - Save the Waves Pacha Light - Women of the Sea - Connecting and Protecting Tim Silverwood - Take 3 for the Sea Phoebe Kane - There Is No Place for Plastic in Our Oceans Nicole Godwin - Inspiring the next generation through story Karl Goodsell - A community-driven approach to solid waste management (with a focus on reducing marine plastic pollution) Peter Ceglinski - Seabin Project Hugo Tagholm - Surfers Against Sewage: Creating Ocean Activists Everywhere Kahi Pacarro - The Ocean Uprise Hannah Bennett - Grassroots conservation in Fiji and how surfing can influence it João de Macedo - How can Surfers continue to contribute to Marine Conservation and Better MPA Management through ocean community partnerships Annie Bermingham - The Battle for Mangamaunu: the good, the bad and the ugly Juul Hesselberth - Just Go Fucking Surfing Mark Taylor - Ocean X Submarine Man Megyn Rugh - MRSA in Southern California Coastal Waters and its Impact on the Surfer Microbiome Stephen Smith - Marine Biology Nicky Wood - Sunscreens and Our Health Antoine Bruge - Mapping river plastic pollution, a way towards cleaner oceans Denis Abessa - Water quality in the surfing spots of the State of São Paulo, Southeast Brazil Trent Hodges & Gabriela Cabrera - World Surfing Reserves Jesse Reiblich - A Global Comparison of Legal Protections of Surf Breaks Shane Orchard - Surf Break Management in New Zealand: Recent Developments & Challenges Mara Arroyo - Measuring human-environmental interactions in surf ecosystems in order to identify key issues and the actual or potential solutions as part of an Adaptive Co-management plan for surf break conservation Mauricio dos Santos - Considering the protection of surf breaks into marine spatial planning agenda Carolina Butrich - Peru's National Register of Protected Surf Breaks (RENARO) Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C Auditorium

Save the Waves Surf Festival Movie Night Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C Auditorium

Ocean Conservation Photographic Exhibition sponsored by Queensland State Government Department of Environment Daily | Venues: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus Library & The Collective Palm Beach

PROGRAM THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2020

City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy Morning Fitness Sessions Yoga & Pilates supported by Queensland State Government Department of Sport Time: 6:30am – 7:30am | Venue: Queen Elizabeth Park, opposite Big Groyne Kirra, Coolangatta

Global Wave Conference: Day Three Kate McMann - The Bikini Collective, and former editor of Waves SurfGIRL magazine Tim Baker - Surfing as Therapy Vera Azevedo - Surfers and Fishermen in Ericeira: Between Waves Conservation and Economic Growth Marcos Bosquetti - Surf Sustainability in Rote Island, Indonesia Javier Leon - A cup of tea with God: Surfing capital and Noosa World Surfing reserve Zac Plopper - Wild CoastMauro Figueiredo - Surfers standing up for protected areas in BrazilAna Paula Da Silva, Guilherme Vieira da Silva, Thomas Murray, Lorena Garcia Woortmann (panel) – Local Lessons, Griffith University Rebecca Olive - Ecofeminism and the ethics of surfing Robert Hales - Deep Green-Washing: Carbon footprints and offset alternatives in surf tourism air travel Nichelle Lyster - Stoke Larissa Rose - GWC Environment Manager Katie Norman - Building Capacity for Change through Education Ian McNicol - Do you want a future that includes beaches?Simon Mortesen - Palm Beach Artificial ReefNev Hyman - Nev House Belinda Baggs - Surfers as environmental activists – why we must all stand up and act now to save our seas and lead our communities into a safer climate future Richard Harvey - The Surfboard Industry Danny O'Brien - Surf parks, social impacts and the importance of getting it right Kevin Whilden - Transforming the surfboard market to be radically more sustainable Ben Penhallurick, Renaud Joannes-Boyau & Brendan Kelaher (panel) – New Technology Tor Hundloe - The Green Viking Ed Atkin - International Association for Surfing Researchers Andy McKinnon - History of surfing on the Gold Coast and the impact on geography, environment and the futureFelipe Pomar - Surf till 100 and Reef Guardians Hawaii Chad Nelsen & Susie Crick – Save the Saves & Surfrider Foundation Wayne Rabbit Bartholomew – Closing Address Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C Auditorium

Thursday Night Finale at The Collective, Live Music from Mason Rack, Auction Fund Raiser with Raffles Prizes Fundraiser Auction items including 5 days at the Matanivusi Beach Eco Resort Fiji, and a weekend at the Mediterranean Motel Crescent Heads, 20 Images from Iconic Surfing Photographers and Raffles, Fundraiser for various ocean conservation organisations. GWC2020 Conference Registration winner drawn for a 12 nights boat trip to the Mentawais aboard Tony "Doris" Eltherington Yacht Charters valued at AUD$4,500.00. Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Venue: The Collective, Palm Beach

Ocean Conservation Photographic Exhibition sponsored by Queensland State Government Department of Environment Daily | Venues: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus Library & The Collective Palm Beach

PROGRAM FRIDAY, 14 FEBUARY 2020

Morning Paddle Out – A symbolic sign off on the Global Wave Conference 2020 Time: 8:00am | Venue: Greenmount Beach

Workshops Forums sponsored by City of Gold Coast Time: 10.00am – 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C

Gold Coast World Surfing Reserve Local Stewardship Committee presentation of Ocean Beaches Strategy, Surf Management Plan, Palm Beach Artificial Reef, Coast Protection Policies in line with State Government Time: 10.00am – 12:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C

Lunch Time: 12.00pm – 1:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University

Surfrider Foundation International SummitTime: 1.00pm - 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus - Building C

International Association for Surfing Researchers 3rd Annual Meeting Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus – Building C

WSR & NSR WorkshopTime: 3.00pm - 5:00pm | Venue: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus - Building C

REGISTRATION

All prices listed are in Australian Dollars and include GST at 10%

Participants receive, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon TeaRegistration includes Invitation to Wednesday STW Surf Movie Festival, Invitation to Thursday Industry Night and Invitation to Friday Night Finale.

Full 3 Day Conference RegistrationIncludes Day Catering and Save the Waves Surf Festival Movie Night Entry

Early Bird - Ends 31st January 2020 (book early for the best value) $300

Standard $350

Student / Pensioner $175

Single Day RegistrationIncludes Day Catering and Save the Waves Surf Festival Movie Night Entry

Day Registration $200

Student / Pensioner $100

REGISTRATION TICKETS

Register at www.globalwaveconference2020.com.au

Register for the chance to win an 12 night surf boat trip to the Mentawai’s with the legendary Tony “Doris” Eltherington Charters by registering online.

The trip will include the following.

• 12 nights and 13 days onboard the Raja Elang• Airport Transfer to and from Boat• Harbour fees and Mentawaii surf taxes• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepared by onboard chef• All snacks• Bintangs (beer!) and soft drinks and juice.• Full use of fishing and snorkelling gear• Epic memories that will last you a lifetime• Valued at AUD$4.500.00 or US$3,000.00

https://www.tonyeltheringtonsurfcharters.com

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VENUE

Southern Cross University

The Conference will be held at the Gold Coast Campus of Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Drive, Bilinga QLD 4225

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with beautiful campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. Southern Cross University welcomes students from more than 60 countries throughout the world and offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in an inspiring and supportive learning environment. The University has a strong student focus and takes pride in the quality of its lecturers, many of whom are recognised as leaders in their fields. Part of the Regional Universities Network, Southern Cross University values connectivity with its communities and with the professions. It conducts world-leading research in oceanography, marine sciences, geoscience, plant genetics and forestry, and undertakes research in fields as diverse as creative arts and writing, tourism, health and wellbeing, and children and young people.

Southern Cross University (SCU) campus is accessible by car, public transport, cycleways and footpaths.

Public transportThe SCU Gold Coast campus is serviced by Translink bus services. For timetables, maps and journey planners please visit the Translink website https://translink.com.au/gold-coast or download the free MyTransLink app https://translink.com.au/plan-your-journey.

Cycling and walkingBike racks are located on campus. For further information on the best routes for cycling and walking please see the links below:

• http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/cycling-bikeways-312.html• https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/CyclewaysAndFootpaths ParkingSee parking information for Gold Coast campus visit https://www.scu.edu.au/property-services/services/parking

The 6th Biennial Global Wave Conference 2020 is proudly supported by: