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The new global initiative developing the potential of the

BLUE
ECO
NOMY

BLUE
ECONOMY

5 - 7 NOV 2024

Fira Barcelona · Gran Via Venue

Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress is the global summit dedicated to promoting and developing the potential of the Blue Economy. After celebrating its last edition within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress, the event returns in November 2024 with an extended program dedicated to advancing this essential sector.

As unprecedented political, economic and climate challenges appear on the horizon, the need to accelerate the green transition has grown only more imperative. This is perhaps particularly true of the Blue Economy, which is fully intertwined with the ocean, a natural resource with vast potential but that has been left devastated after years of exploitation. Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress aims to bring together the experts and companies making waves within the sector, showcasing the interrelation between environment, society and economy through an interdisciplinary focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and education.

What will be going on at 
Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress…

Featured 
Speakers 2024

Global experts from industries including renewable energies, tourism, fisheries and maritime transport will share their views and insights.

Sheeba Varughese

Chief Information Officer, Port of Los Angeles

Luc Arnouts

VP International Relations & Networks, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Michael DiBernardo

Deputy Executive Director & Marketing and Customer Relations, Port of Los Angeles

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Nir Gartzman

Managing Partner, TheDOCK

Mark Halle

Senior Advisor, UNDP Financial Centres for Sustainability

Stephanie Jones-Stebbins

Maritime Director, Port of Seattle

Ori Marom

Program Manager New Mobility, Port of Rotterdam

Erik Martell

Director of Economic Infrastructure, Ports Office of Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles

Michael Perreault

Business Development and Innovation, Port of Quebec

Inés Sylverans

General Manager, The Beacon

Ray Ren

Vice-President of SIPG, Shanghai International Port (Group)

Jose Sanchez

Director 2030 Agenda, Projects, and Content Member of the Management Committee, AIVP

Marius Suteu

Head of Emerging Opportunities, Lloyd's Register

TBEWC SIDE EVENTS

Tomorrow.Blue Economy will host benchmark sessions in the sector:

Smart Ports: Piers of the Future

Sustainable Ocean Summit - SOS

Global Blue Finance Summit - BlueFIN

With the participation of the ports of Antwerp, Barcelona, Busan, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Los Angeles, Montreal and Rotterdam.
Attracts public and private sector leaders to address the multiple challenges of maritime sustainability, foster collaboration and accelerate innovative solutions.
Focused on developing innovative and effective financial mechanisms that are compatible with the health of our oceans and the economic growth of the Blue Economy.

Building sustainable, resilient & equitable ocean economies via the Ocean Decade

America’s Cup 37: lessons learned and urban evolution in Barcelona

Brazil: blue, green & yellow ​

This event would present the work being carried out locally and internationally in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to promote sustainable, resilience and equitable ocean economies.

Barcelona hosts the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) in 2024. This session will cover the lessons learned and the impact it has had on the city in terms of economics, promotion and visibility, as well as improvements in infrastructure such as the Olympic Port, Port Vell, and 5G connectivity that have modernized the city and left a clear legacy.

Discover Brazil’s opportunities as a leader in the water economy, clean energy, and agroindustry. The country excels in sustainable water management, leads in renewable energy, and uses precision technologies in agroindustry. With a favorable regulatory environment and public-private partnerships, Brazil attracts significant international investments. Explore how Brazil combines resources with innovation and sustainability.

The event goes global!

Tomorrow.Blue Economy Niteroi

Taking place next 4-5 December, Tomorrow.Blue Economy Niteroi is our first international spin-off edition.

Held in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the summit reinforces the commitment to advancing this essential sector in a new strategic scenario, bringing the discussion to the Brazilian ecosystem.

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