The summit features three core tracks: Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, the Global Blue Finance Summit, and the Sustainable Ocean Summit. Industry leaders, including Allyson Beach of the World Ocean Council, Aquaculture Stewardship Council CEO Chris Ninnes, and Port de Barcelona innovation director Emma Cobos, will lead discussions on scaling maritime solutions. While the finance and sustainability summits focus on connecting investors with scalable blue initiatives, the Smart Ports program targets the immediate technical challenges facing global maritime infrastructure.
Barcelona Prepares to Host Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress
From November 3 to 5, the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue transforms into a global hub for maritime innovation. The Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress gathers city ports, international organizations, and startups to map out how ocean resources can anchor sustainable economic development over the coming decades.
Barcelona Activa is leveraging the event to advance the city's new Blue Economy Strategy. This effort emphasizes open innovation, linking corporations with emerging talent and startups. The Ocean Innovation Hub, managed by Oceanovation, serves as the dedicated showcase for these ventures. Held alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress and the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, the event underscores a broader push to integrate maritime technology with urban and cybersecurity frameworks.
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