Waves of Change Forum 2021
Take full advantage of three productive, prospective, and relaxing days of business beyond usual at our annual forum in Biarritz. This year, the Waves of Change Forum takes place from September 23-25 2021.
The Forum in Essence
Our mission is to provide a safe and trusted space for shared value creation among the stakeholders of the environmental transition. All of our participants have one goal in common: developing sustainable solutions that preserve natural resources.
At the Waves of Change Forum, our waves share their achievements, exchange new ideas, and collectively set new goals and steps for the future.
The 2021 Forum is divided into three sections: 1/3 topic-based sessions, 1/3 business dates, 1/3 productive free time.
2021 Schedule
Design your experience with the Participants Forum Scheduler - beta version here.
Day 0 — Warm up
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 10 AM – 12 PM CEST
For those arriving early, we are glad to offer you the opportunity to join the City of Biarritz’s first “Rendez-Vous Ecocitoyen” featuring our partner NGO the Water Family and the Waves of Change Coalition.
Meet at the Grande Plage with like-minded citizens, City representatives and Waves of Change ambassadors for a fun and engaging beach clean-up and social walk next to the ocean.
Book your spot using the Participant Forum Planner.
Day 1 — Ecosystem Day — Blue & Green Tracks
Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM CEST
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Local Ecosystem Morning
Ocean related Visits and Meetings at Olatu Leku incubator
Eco-construction, Renewables and Green Practices at Arkinova
Water Sports and Product testing at Ekosea Lab
2 – 3:30 PM: Official Kick Off Event & Ice-Breaker
3:30 – 5:45 PM: Prospective Workshop, Bright Mirror - Ocean 2050 x Bluenove
5:45 – 7 PM: Networking Cocktail
8 – 9:30 PM: Happy Hour - Tapas food & drinks time in central Biarritz
> Check out the full schedule and plan your day with the Participant Forum Planner.
Day 2 — Themed Sessions, Business Meetings and more
Friday, September 24, 2021 | 9 AM – 6 PM CEST
9 – 10 AM: Plenary - Practical & Inspiring Session
From 10:10 AM: Sessions and Meetings
9 PM: Benjamin Dutreux’s Vendée Globe Documentary screening and Fireside chat at Cinema Le Royal as part of the Love is Blue Festival x Water Family
> Check out the full schedule and plan your day with the Participant Forum Planner.
Day 3 — Themed Sessions & Business Meetings
Saturday, September 25, 2021 | 9 AM – 7 PM CEST
9 – 10 AM: Plenary - Practical & Inspiring Session
From 10:10 AM: Sessions and Meetings
5:30 – 7 PM: Closing Remarks, Next Steps & Networking Cocktail
> Check out the full schedule and plan your day with the Participant Forum Planner.
Day 4 — Seaside activities by Love is Blue & the Water Family
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 8:30 AM – 12 PM CEST
10 AM: Biarritz-Anglet SUP, Surf, Kayak Paddle Out for the Ocean departure from Biarritz Hotel du Palais
Followed by Lifeguard beach workshops at Anglet Chambre d’Amour x SNSM Lifeguards
> Book your spot and plan your day with the Participant Forum Planner.
This Schedule is subject to change. Stay tuned for upcoming updates.
Get Access to the Action
Forum participants become members of the Waves of Change Coalition for the calendar year and have access to work group deliverables, community gatherings, contacts, ressources, and best practices from around the world.
Do you want to be part of our coalition with your organisation?
Join one of the online wave session for free to learn more or get one of the remaining Wave Maker & Friend of Change Forum tickets (first come, first served).
The Waves of Change Forum is a friend event of leading European Tech Conference Vivatech.