Reef by Reef: Japan Premiere Screening & Panel Discussion

Exploring Swiss Innovation in Ocean Restoration and the Blue Economy! Join us on November 7, 2025, at Swissnex in Japan for the Japan premiere of “Reef by Reef” — a short documentary highlighting breakthrough coral reef restoration technology developed by a women-founded Swiss startup.

Swissnex in Japan, Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB), IUCN Blue Natural Capital, and rrreefs present the Japan premiere of “Reef by Reef,” a short documentary showcasing breakthrough coral reef restoration technology developed by a women-founded Swiss startup.

The 10-minute film screening will be followed by an expert panel discussion on marine conservation innovation, women-led ocean technology entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities in the blue economy. Join investors, innovators, ocean advocates, and public sector actors for an evening exploring scalable solutions for marine biodiversity and climate adaptation.

Program

  • 6:00pm – Doors open
  • 6:30pm – Welcome
  • 6:40pm – Documentary screening: "Reef by Reef" (10 minutes, English with Japanese subtitles)
  • 6:50pm – Panel discussion on marine conservation innovation, scaling reef restoration solutions, and blue economy investment opportunities
  • 7:45pm – Networking
  • 8:30pm – End of event

Event start time

Partners

  • Swissnex
  • Global Infrastructure Basel
  • rrreefs

Swissnex for the Planet

This event is part of the Swissnex for the Planet initiative. From climate change to biodiversity loss, science has exposed deep fractures in the relationship between humans and the Earth. Swissnex for the Planet is an initiative to explore a new form of diplomacy focused on rebalancing human and nonhuman interests on this planet.

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