Colleen Jacka brings nearly three decades of maritime journalism expertise to her role as Editor of Maritime Review Africa, offering comprehensive insight into Africa's ocean economy challenges and opportunities. Her extensive career spans engagement with startup maritime ventures, multinational corporations, and government agencies shaping the sector. This unique position enables Colleen to provide critical commentary on complex maritime issues beyond traditional reporting. Her work includes developing educational content for secondary and tertiary institutions, conducting industry research, and consulting on maritime events and policy initiatives. Recently, Colleen facilitated the founding of an industry association in the Off Port Limits sector, helping stakeholders establish unified government engagement and safety improvements. This hands-on approach reflects her commitment to practical solutions and collaborative industry progress. An advocate for a robust African maritime economy, Colleen champions initiatives benefiting African companies and citizens through skills development and economic growth. Her deep understanding of industry dynamics and regulatory frameworks uniquely qualifies her to moderate complex discussions on market barriers and growth opportunities. At the African Boating Conference, Colleen will moderate a panel examining barriers to domestic boating market growth across Africa, utilising her extensive network and analytical expertise to guide critical conversations on infrastructure, policy, and cultural factors.