The Seaweed Soirée: An intimate evening with the humans shaping the PNW seaweed economy

Seaweed is one of the oldest living things on Earth. It's been sequestering carbon, feeding ecosystems, and fueling ocean life for hundreds of millions of years. And yet, we've barely scratched the surface of what's possible... Join us as we pull back the curtain on seaweed innovations emerging right here in the Pacific Northwest — and what it'll take to grow a budding industry into a regenerative powerhouse.🌿🌊 So, What's Actually Happening? Two down-to-Earth hours of expert insights, live product demos, seaweed snacks, raffle prizes, and intentional networking with the humans growing the seaweed economy. The Agenda: 🌿 4:00 PM — Why Seaweed Matters Now (20 min) A brief primer on what makes seaweed extraordinary, why the moment is now, and what's already being built in our own backyard. 💡 4:20 PM — Innovation Showcase (40 min) Live demos and short presentations from PNW companies turning seaweed into something remarkable: Pacific Kelp Company — Liquid kelp biostimulant for agriculture Blue Dot Kitchen — Kelp processor and ingredient supplier Lummi Island Sea Greens/Bounty of the…