This session is brought to you by Conservation International

Join us for a compelling session on illegal shark fin trade and cutting-edge conservation technology. The session will kick off with a brief talk setting the context for the illegal shark trade, followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring the Fin Finder app and partners from Conservation International, Singapore's National Parks Board (NParks), Microsoft and Coastal Natives. Delve into the innovative origins of Fin Finder - the first AI-based mobile app that supports customs inspectors in rapid shark and ray fin identification to combat illegal wildlife trade - and the roles that various stakeholders played to bring the app to market. Gain insight into the fight against illegal shark fin trade through firsthand experience of using Fin Finder on dry shark fins.

Speakers: Naomi Clark-Shen (Shark & Ray Researcher), Ms Xie Renhui, Director/ Wildlife Trade (National Parks Board), Marcus Tee (Data & AI Technical Specialist, Microsoft), Wai Yi Yik (APAC Head of Employee Communications at LinkedIn/ Former Communications Lead at Microsoft Singapore), Matthew de Bakker (Coastal Natives Ambassador)

This event has FREE ADMISSION. Click HERE to register and pre-book your seat.