The Regional Ocean Summit, in Jordan, under the Royal patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, is a compelling addition to Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit series. It is strategically designed to bring a regional focus to the robust analysis and inspiring content of the global summit. This regional summit aims to highlight key opportunities for international and regional ocean leaders, and investors in the Middle East and Mediterranean seeking to find the right balance between protecting the ocean and fostering economic growth. The summit will attract a diverse audience representing all sectors of the ocean community, including government, civil society, academia, business, and finance.