IBioIC's 11th Annual Conference

12–13 Mar 2025 | Glasgow, United Kingdom

Melanie Siggs

Ambassador

Iceland Ocean Cluster

London, United Kingdom

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About me

Melanie Siggs has worked internationally in strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food and timber sectors. She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture over the past 20 years. She is adirector of the Global Seafood Alliance, Vice President of The Centre for Responsible Seafood, Ambassador for the Iceland Ocean Cluster and a former Advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Ocean Program ‘Friends of Ocean Action’. Melanie is a former Special Adviser and to HRH The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit. Melanie is a frequent speaker on sustainable seafood and a regular facilitator for UN FAO, The High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, OECD, World Economic Forum, and The Economist.

She is an Honorary Professor of the Heriot-Watt University and holds an MSc in Responsibility & Business Practice (Bath).

Speaker sessions (1)

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

11:55 - 13:30

Partnering for success: the importance of collaborations across research, innovation and supply chains (Part 2)

Location:Main Auditorium, Level 2 (Ground floor)Track:Lecture

Clusters are recognised as critical drivers of regional success. In this session, we look at what we can learn from successful clustering initiatives focussed on specific feedstocks and regions, and how we can adapt and apply those ideas locally.