• CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

John Gibson

Nauticus

Chief Executive Office

Gibson has served as a director and/or CEO to  US and international companies ranging from the Fortune 200 to microcaps. He has authored numerous articles and delivered keynotes presentations to international, collegiate, and professional audiences. He has focused on the deployment of innovation to improve financial, operational, safety, and environmental performance for the energy industry. He has also given keynote talks on climate change, speaking at events in the USA and Europe. He currently serves as a director and CEO of Nauticus Robotics. Gibson earned his MS from the University of Houston BS from Auburn University. He is actively involved in philanthropy and serves as a national director for Kickstart Kids.

Sessions With John Gibson

Wednesday, 20 March

Thursday, 21 March

  • 11:00am - 11:30am (CST) / 21/mar/2024 04:00 pm - 21/mar/2024 04:30 pm

    Blue Ocean Economy

    Climate & Sustainability

    “The blue economy”—economic activities associated with the oceans—represents over $1.5 trillion annually and will double in size to $3.0 trillion by 2030. Oceans absorb greenhouse gases and mitigate the impacts of climate change, determine weather patterns and temperatures, serve seaborne trade, provide critical minerals and are targets for offshore wind, nuclear, oil and gas development and more.  And now the blue economy is expanding beyond material goods extraction to knowledge-based activities. What is the future of the blue economy—and why should we care? What is its impact on energy and sustainability? How can we develop the blue economy while ensuring ocean health and sustainability? What is the transition to a knowledge-based blue economy and how can it benefit energy, climate and society as a whole?