The inaugural OceanX Summit, held from October 1 to 3, 2025, aboard the OceanXplorer in Singapore, marked a significant milestone in global ocean conservation efforts. This summit convened a diverse array of stakeholders – including policymakers, philanthropists, educators, scientists, ocean advocates, and artists – to foster collaboration and drive actionable solutions for ocean health.
Li Foundation Founder and Chairman, Lionel Li and Director, Candy Goh were honoured to be part of this exploration on the magnificent vessel, immersing ourselves in dialogues; powerful storytelling and innovative media that redefines our relationship to our blue planet.
A highlight of the summit was the launch of OceanQuest, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing deep-sea exploration and education, was co-hosted during the event. The summit also featured a landmark commitment from the Indonesian government to support multi-year OceanX missions, focusing on marine science, media, and education across the archipelago.
The inaugural OceanX Summit successfully set the stage for continued collaboration and innovation in ocean conservation, reinforcing the collective responsibility to safeguard the ocean for future generations.
The book showcases how the participants challenged their limits and conquered the World Marathon Challenge and North Pole Marathon to inspire people to challenge their own limits and pursue their dreams boldly.
The book tells the stories behind the event which saw the largest number of people in history running 1045km round Taiwan in 19 days.