UPCOMING EVENTS
Sapphire Dinner 2024
Presented by Tiffany & Co., and in a unique collaboration with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, we are thrilled to invite you to the first ‘dinner activation’ in the Tank, a repurposed Second World War fuel bunker.
The 2024 edition of the Sapphire Dinner is designed to inspire the protection of our precious oceans. This year, the Sapphire Project will support The Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Lizard Island and One Tree Island Research Stations, Australian Sea Lion Recovery Foundation and Biopixel Foundation’s Project Hammerhead.
Thanks to our generous sponsors who are making this event possible, 100% of every ticket sold and every dollar raised will go directly to impactful ocean conservation. This is the Sapphire difference!
We look forward to welcoming you to join us for a multi-sensory night to remember.
20 JUNE 2024
THE TANK
AT THE ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Audience: Only 336 Guests
The Sapphire Committee
Ticketed Guests
Sapphire Ocean Ambassadors
Ocean Scientists
Government Representatives
Program:
Blue Carpet Arrival
Champagne, Cocktail & Canapés Reception
Sustainable Dinner with Fine Wines
Bespoke Performances
Speeches, Selected Ocean Stories, Q&As
Live Charity Auction & Raffles
After Party
All Sapphire events are carbon offset.
This means that every forum, exhibition and event by Sapphire will be conceived and executed with a commitment to the best practices of reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain and production.
Sapphire Singapore Launch
SEPTEMBER 2024 SINGAPORE
Audience: 200 guests
The Sapphire Singapore Committee
Ticketed Guests
Ocean Scientists
Singapore & Australian Government Representatives
Program:
Blue Carpet Arrival
Champagne, Cocktail & Canapés Reception
Bespoke Performances
Speeches, Selected Ocean Stories, Q&As
Singapore Committee Unvealing
After Party
All Sapphire events are carbon offset.
This means that every forum, exhibition and event by Sapphire will be conceived and executed with a commitment to the best practices of reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain and production.
INFORMATION COMING SOON
Moët & Chandon
x The Sapphire Project:
Toast for a Cause 2024
DECEMBER 2024
SYDNEY
A TOAST TO THE FUTURE
INFORMATION COMING SOON
PAST EVENTS
4 APRIL 2024
WEBINAR VIA ZOOM
Webinar: Coral Bleaching & Restoration Breakthroughs
As a valued supporter of the Sapphire Project, with shared passions for coral reefs, we invite you to join us for a webinar to learn about the current state of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef and the solutions available.
"It's looking like the entirety of the Southern Hemisphere is probably going to bleach this year... We are literally sitting on the cusp of the worst bleaching event in the history of the planet.” - NOAA ecologist, Derek Manzello
What does this mean for corals, and what steps are scientists at the Academy taking to mitigate bleaching damage?
Dr Luiz Rocha, the California Academy's Curator and Follett Chair of Ichthyology, is traveling into the field for a first-ever dive in the Great Barrier Reef’s mesophotic zone. He will see first-hand the damaged reefs, those displaying resilience, and collect specimens so that we may better understand natural resilience.
Join us for a special conversation with Dr Luiz Rocha and Dr Cédric Robillot, Executive Director for the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, who will discuss their efforts in monitoring and responding to coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
Sapphire Dinner 2023
“Electrified” is the theme of this year’s Sapphire Dinner, which is held on World Oceans Day 8 June 2023. It will feature a cocktail and champagne reception, Chef Josh Niland’s culinary surprises, live auctions, terrific performances, speeches, inspiring stories and a bespoke dinner that will immerse guests in the ocean scenery. This event is elegant, fun, meaningful, impactful sustainable and inclusive to reflect the diversity of Australia.
The event is organised by an independent advisory board and a committee of ocean advocates. The Sapphire Project does not receive any funds from ticket sales and donations. Ticket sales, donations and charity proceeds in Australia are administered by The Great Barrier Reef Foundation with no administration fee and are independently checked.
Thank you for taking part in our 2023 edition of the Sapphire Dinner on World Oceans Day! Since Sapphire has started in 2022, we have raised over $2 million for impactful ocean conservation. Sign up to our newsletter to be informed of 2023 impact report.
8 JUNE 2023 WORLD OCEANS DAY
THE CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY
Audience: 300 guests
The Sapphire Committee
Ticketed Guests
Sapphire Ocean Ambassadors
Ocean Scientists
Government Representatives
Program:
Blue Carpet Arrival
Champagne, Cocktail & Canapés Reception
Sustainable Dinner with Fine Wines
Bespoke Performances
Speeches, Selected Ocean Stories, Q&As
Live Charity Auction & Raffles
After Party
All Sapphire events are carbon offset.
This means that every forum, exhibition and event by Sapphire will be conceived and executed with a commitment to the best practices of reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain and production.
Arts and the Ocean:
Blue World - The Valerie Taylor Art Prize
The Sapphire Project has collaborated with Blue World Agency this year to bring art to ocean conservation.
Blue World presents The Valerie Taylor Art Prize for Ocean Advocacy. Blue World is a not-for-profit organisation that works to promote ocean advocacy and action.
The prize is highlighting artists that work to raise awareness for the rehabilitation and protection of the oceans and generate much-needed funds for the Australian Marine Conservation Society through the sale of the artworks. This year it is an invitational prize with a curated list of some of Oceania's Leading and most exciting established and emerging artists. The winning artist Joan Ross is awarded $40,000 presented by the renowned and celebrated conservationist, photographer and filmmaker, Valerie Taylor. The event will have a performance by Tongan orator and songwoman Sēini Taumoepeau.
Valerie Taylor, the internationally honoured, pioneering conservationist, photographer and filmmaker will graciously present this award. Valerie will share her wisdom in the hope of drawing more attention to this now urgent cause.
Supported by Blue World Agency's board, Rob Keldoulis, Merran Hughes and Jock McKenzie. Curated and directed by Barry Keldoulis and Sam Watson-Wood.
8 JUNE 2023 WORLD OCEANS DAY
ELSTON ROOM, THE CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY
Sapphire Dinner Guests: 5.30-6:30pm
Public with RSVP: 7-10pm
Artist Lineup:
Abdul Abdullah
Abdul Rahman Abdullah
Amrita Hepi
Angela Tiatia
Anna May Kirk
Caroline Rothwell
Clara Adolphs
Deborah Kelly
Dylan Mooney
Erin Coates
Ghost Net Collective
Gunybi Ganambarr
Guy Fredricks
Izabela Pluta
Janet Laurence
Jason Phu
Joan Ross
Jodie Whalen
Julian Meagher
Lara Merrett
Laura Jones
Peta Clancy
Piers Greville
Salote Tawale
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
Seini Taumoepeau
Teho Ropeyarn
Valerie Taylor
Moët & Chandon
x The Sapphire Project:
Toast for a Cause 2022
1-4 DECEMBER 2022
MRS MACQUARIE’S CHAIR
SYDNEY
For the second year in a row, Moet & Chandon will present a magical display of 'Effervescence' and unmissable parties around the world - sharing the joy of togetherness in more than 20 cities - and Sydney will once again lead the global celebration.
Building on last year's iconic Sydney event and aimed at making this next festive holiday truly 'extraordinaire', the December series of Effervescence events will delight guests and Friends of the House with a grand activation at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Launching on 1st December, Moet & Chandon will share its legendary savoir-fete with Sydney to celebrate the season with a custom-built immersive destination open to Moet & Chandon adorers for three days only.
A TOAST TO THE FUTURE
A distinctive moment in each of Moet & Chandon's celebration events is the toasting to a worthy cause, and this year is no exception.
Perpetuating a tradition that is core to the greatness and generosity of the House, Moet & Chandon invites all those attending its Effervescence events around the world to raise a champagne glass and join in its charitable initiative of "Toast for a Cause." In 2022, Moet & Chandon will once again partner with The Sapphire Project, supporting the critically underfunded area of marine conservation, with a toast dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity of our oceans in Australia and beyond.
Sapphire Dinner 2022
The Sapphire Dinner was held on World Oceans Day 2022 for 368 guests.
The event was organised by an independent advisory board and committee of ocean advocates. The Sapphire Project does not receive any funds from ticket sales and donations. Ticket sales, donations and charity proceeds in Australia are administered by The Great Barrier Reef Foundation with no administration fee and are independently checked by PwC Australia.
Thanks to all 368 guests who attended our Sapphire Dinner 2022! We have raised $1.3m+ to support our ocean partners. A big thank you to our generous sponsors who made the night possible ensuring 100% of every dollar raised (including ticket sales) goes to our ocean partners.
8 JUNE 2022 WORLD OCEANS DAY
OVERSEAS PASSENGER TERMINAL
THE ROCKS, SYDNEY
Audience: 368 guests
The Sapphire Committee
The Honoree Valerie Taylor AM
Ticketed Guests
Sapphire Ocean Ambassadors
Ocean Scientists
Government Representatives
Program:
Blue Carpet Arrival & Media Wall
Sponsors Brand Activation Areas
Champagne, Cocktail & Canapés Reception
Sustainable Dinner with Fine Wines
Bespoke Performances
Speeches, Selected Ocean Stories, Q&As
Live Charity Auction & Raffles
After Party
All Sapphire events are carbon offset.
This means that every forum, exhibition and event by Sapphire will be conceived and executed with a commitment to the best practices of reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain and production.
Moët & Chandon x
The Sapphire Project:
Toast for a Cause 2021
1 -4 DECEMBER 2021
BENNELONG LAWN
SYDNEY
In 2021, Moët & Chandon Australia selects The Sapphire Project as their “Toast for a Cause” partner, donating $50,000 as part of their landmark End of Year Celebrations.
Welcome to the world of Moët & Chandon Effervescence. A spectacular celebration around the globe featuring breathtaking destinations & events for a strictly limited time.
Be part of the moment across 17 major cities including London, New York, Paris, Milan, Madrid and Sydney, sharing the magic of bubbles and joyful effervescence with the world.
Perpetuating a tradition that marks the greatness and generosity of the House, Moët & Chandon invites all those attending its Effervescence events around the world to raise a glass of Moët Impérial and join its charitable initiative of “Toast for a Cause.”
Each toast raised by a Friend of the House marks a reason to celebrate togetherness.
This year, each Effervescence celebration around the world will toast and donate to a local organisation dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity, demonstrating the House’s commitment to protecting the biodiversity of the Champagne region. In Australia, the Moët & Chandon Effervescence Sydney selects The Sapphire Project as their Toast for a Cause.
Sapphire Launch Event 2021
Hosted by Co-Chair Ian Thorpe AM
On UN World Oceans Day, the Sapphire committee is hosting our launch event in Sydney Australia with our supported ocean charity partners:
Blue Carbon Lab,
Lizard Island Research Station,
Take 3 for the Sea,
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef,
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation,
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation
and our Sapphire ocean ambassadors to inspire, educate and unite together in doing everything we can to support and protect our oceans.
The event will promote UN World Oceans Day, as well as our supported ocean charitable organisations.
8 JUNE 2021 WORLD OCEANS DAY
THE CALYX, THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
SYDNEY
Audience: 200 guests
The Sapphire Committee
The Honoree Valerie Taylor AM
Key Donors
Affiliated Ocean Organisations
Sapphire Ocean Ambassadors and Celebrities
Sapphire Sponsors & Partners
Ocean Scientists
Selected Media
Government Representatives
Program:
Blue carpet arrival
Cocktail Reception & Sustainable Canapes
Special Feature:
United Nations World Oceans Day Promo
Speeches from the board, the honoree, charity representatives
Selected Ocean Stories
All Sapphire events are carbon offset.
This means that every forum, exhibition and event by Sapphire will be conceived and executed with a commitment to the best practices of reducing environmental impact across the entire supply chain and production.