Tickets now on sale for the 2nd Ocean Advocate Summit
21st February 2026, Bristol
After the huge success of the first Ocean Advocate Summit earlier this year, Catherine, Bex and the team are back with another groundbreaking event.
With passionate ocean speakers from all walks of life, workshops to help you consolidate your desire to do more for the ocean, and exhibitors, artists, musicians and storytellers to weave reflection and inspiration into the day, you will leave ready to take action.
The summit is for ANYONE who has a love for the ocean and wants to do more.
Held in Bristol in the Trinity Centre, and supported by Mindfully Wired, the spirit of community shines through.
Testimonials from the first Ocean Advocate Summit:
“CONGRATULATIONS on a truly wonderful day. It was heartening to hear so many inspiring talks, meet old and new friends, and enjoy the great food on offer…..I hope that this does become the first of many, as it was very different to most meet ups in terms of its breadth, positivity and creativity.” ~ Prof Steve Simpson
(Professor of Marine Biology & Global Change
Director of MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet
University of Bristol)
“The energy at the event was excellent. It was great to see a programme with new talks – plenty of blue events I attend recycle the same content over and over, and I think there’s loads of space for innovation in the information we’re sharing and the conversations we’re having.” – Katrina Ryan (Mindfully Wired)
“I officially doff my cap to Bex Band and Catherine Edsell for the exceptional experience at today’s inaugural Ocean Advocate Summit.
The atmosphere, the inspiration, the learning and connections have left me buzzing. Generally, I’m pretty crap when it comes to networking, but no effort needed when you’re surrounded by diverse people who all share a common passion – the Protection of our Oceans.” ~ Carl Gough (Attendee)