Blue Economy Science Summit 2026
The Blue Economy Science Summit (BESS) provides a platform where supply and demand meet and where research insights are linked to concrete applications and impact. In this way, the event helps raise the profile of scientific knowledge, strengthen ties with businesses—ideally at an early stage of innovation—and fuel the innovation pipeline. At the same time, BESS plays a role in energizing the broader ecosystem and bringing together a community centered on innovation, business, and research, with the goal of stimulating interaction, collaboration, and new ideas. The event promises to be a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and active participation in shaping the future of the blue economy.
Preliminary program
- An extensive plenary session featuring notable presentations on the tools and mechanisms for economic and social valorization, with insights from incubator and accelerator programs, funding opportunities, information about the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) Water and the upcoming Mission Ocean Hubs, as well as testimonials from successful valorization examples.
- Breakout sessions on the following topics: blue carbon, marine pollution, offshore energy, and data and digitization.
- Networking reception to make new connections or strengthen existing ones and create new opportunities together.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the sustainable future of the blue economy.
Registration opens in early July.
