Future Waves

Kids Summit

February 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
FPL Manatee Lagoon

Learn from the brightest minds in science & entrepreneurship.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sylvia Earle,

Oceanographer, marine biologist, and explorer 

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2026 Speakers

Tori Linder

Filmmaker & Environmental Advocate

Lady Merle Liivand

Olympic Swimmer & Ocean Advocate

Carlee Jackson

Marine Scientist & Author

2025 Speakers

Carlee Jackson

Marine Scientist

Andrea Whitaker

Environmental Biologist

Jack Lighton

Ocean Conservationist, CEO 4Ocean Foundation

Gabrielle Raymond McGee

Gabrielle Raymond McGee

Author & Founder

Danni Washington

Science Communicator & Founder, Big Blue & You

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Livingston’s Way Participant Release

In consideration of your participation in the Livingston Way (“LW”) Future Wavemakers Competition, Finalists Challenge, and/or the Wavemakers Kids Summit (“Event”) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, you hereby acknowledge and agree:

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