Non-profit organisation The Eco Org has announced that its Parallel Conference will be held in the Maldives from July 6-9.
The Eco Org states that the Parallel Conference is a global event for those working on solutions to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is expected to be the largest gathering of its kind in the Maldives, held with global leaders in the field.
The Parallel Conference unites global innovators, policy makers, startups, investors, researchers, and organizations to discuss, educate, network, and work together to find solutions to their most pressing issues. The first session of the conference will be held in CROSSROADS Maldives, in which speakers will provide information on liveaboards and technology. The second session will be held in Patina Maldives in which officials from Google, World Economic Forum, and the Leonardo Dicaprio Foundation will join and discuss technology, and achieving the SDGs.
During the event, Deputy Director of One Earth Karl Burkart will speak on the organisation’s use of technology for climate change. In addition, groundbreaking electric boats will be introduces to showcase the latest in sustainable boating.