Context:

As Beneath the Waves continues to expand its global conservation mission, the organization envisioned a new kind of flagship experience—one that could convene philanthropic leaders, global brands, and local stakeholders around ocean science in a setting that matched the scale and seriousness of the work.

The Blue Carbon Open was conceived as a high-touch platform that would seamlessly integrate marine conservation, luxury travel, and sport—delivering meaningful engagement for partners while reinforcing long-term impact, visibility, and credibility.

The Opportunity:

Create a high-touch conservation platform that blends marine science, luxury travel, and sport

Offer sponsors authentic, mission-aligned participation beyond traditional brand placements

Deliver a seamless, turnkey experience spanning partners, venues, and guest communications

Establish a scalable annual format with long-term donor and sponsor relevance

Our Role / Scope of Work:

Experience Strategy & Concepting

• Co-created the Blue Carbon Open as a new model for conservation-led events—pairing marine science, golf, and cultural programming into a cohesive, values-driven experience.

End-to-End Production & Stewardship

• Oversaw full planning, logistics, creative direction, and communications across all stakeholders, ensuring clarity, continuity, and operational excellence from concept through execution.

Digital Ecosystem & Guest Communications

• Designed and launched the event’s digital infrastructure, including the website, RSVP workflows, guest communications pipelines, and real-time updates throughout the weekend.

Sponsor & Partner Integration

• Served as connective tissue across Bacardi, Sandals, Grand Isle Resort, Beneath the Waves, and BG Entertainment—aligning brand presence, programming, and on-site execution into a unified experience.

Golf & Venue Coordination

• Collaborated with Sandals Emerald Bay to privately reserve and program the Greg Norman Signature Course for a curated field of 40 players.

Local & National Community Integration

• Facilitated meaningful participation from the Exumas Golf Federation and Bahamian Golf Federation, ensuring local pride, visibility, and cultural alignment were embedded in the event.

Onsite Execution & Programming

• Delivered comprehensive on-the-ground production support—from the DJ-hosted Bacardi Welcome Party to tournament operations and the awards ceremony.

The Impact:

Convened 40+ global donors, brand leaders, and local dignitaries in a purpose-driven, high-touch conservation setting

Enabled hands-on marine science participation, aligning sponsors directly with Beneath the Waves’ research and mission

Established the inaugural Blue Carbon Cup, celebrating Bahamian leadership and local sporting legacy

Delivered integrated sponsor value across digital, communications, and on-site experience design

Created a scalable, annual event model uniting luxury travel, sport, and ocean conservation