The Ocean Critical Minerals Forum is guided by a Founding Steering Committee of industry leaders and subject matter experts representing the diverse organizations and disciplines shaping the future of ocean mineral development.
Bringing together perspectives from across the ocean critical minerals value chain, the Committee plays a central role in establishing the Forum’s strategic direction and developing programming that reflects the industry’s evolving priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
From identifying emerging trends and critical issues to shaping conference themes, recommending speakers, and informing technical discussions, Committee members help ensure the Forum delivers substantive, industry-driven content grounded in real-world experience.
This collaborative approach is central to the Forum’s mission: creating a platform where industry expertise drives meaningful dialogue, strengthens connections across sectors, and helps advance the responsible development of ocean mineral resources.
As the inaugural Forum takes shape, the Founding Steering Committee is helping establish a foundation for an enduring industry gathering—one that brings together diverse perspectives, encourages practical solutions, and supports collaboration across the broader maritime economy.
Laura Smith Morton
Ashurst Perkins Coie
Committee Chair
Dan Doolittle
Integral Consulting
Committee Vice Chair
Kristin
Hengstebeck
Jeff Mahoney
Matthew Piscitelli
Jeffrey
Reidenauer
Kerry Kehoe
Kehoe Regulatory
Advisors, LLC
Andy Banks
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