May 20, 2016

Legendary athlete is keynote speaker at AquaVision conference

The aquaculture industry surely will learn a thing or two from this athlete.

Lord Sebastian Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), has been chosen as the keynote speaker at this year's AquaVision conference, which takes place in Stavanger, Norway, on June 13-15. He is regarded as one of the greatest athletes of his generation, having set 12 world records over four distances and earned four golds and three silver medals at the Olympic Games and European Championships.

Using his political skills, his strategic know-how and a true passion for sport, Lord Coe led London's winning bid to host the 2012 Olympics, subsequently organising and delivering what is widely considered one of the most successful Games of modern times. Following London 2012, he served as chairman of the British Olympic Association.

Drawing on the lessons learned during an illustrious career, Lord Coe will share with AquaVision delegates the benefits of building resilient and dependable teams from a variety of backgrounds. He will emphasise the importance of delivering on visions, communicating pre-emptively, and ensuring nothing is left to chance. Above all, he will underline the age-old proposition that no amount of theorising replaces the genius of hard work.

With the theme "Meeting Tomorrow Today," AquaVision 2016 will concentrate on two core areas: the "blue revolution" and "beyond tomorrow". Many of the topics and debates will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the aquaculture industry today and in the future.