COMING UP IN SCEWC4

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ECONOMY

Here you’ll find all the content relating to blue economy that was covered at #SCEWC23.

BLUE ECONOMY

The blue economy holds significant importance, especially for coastal cities, as it is a major driver of job creation, it promotes sustainable practices in the use of marine resources and therefore healthier marine ecosystems.

Yet cities face various challenges in developing the blue economy as they need to invest in data collection to inform decision-making and develop strategies to manage competing interests. How can cities harness the potential of the blue economy for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and improved quality of life for their residents?

Tomorrow.Blue Economy Wold Congress is the new global summit dedicated to promoting and developing the potential of the Blue Economy.

KEY ISSUES AT THE CENTER OF THE DEBATE

Blue Economic Activity

Circularity // Start-up Ecosystem // Innovation Hubs // Ocean-based Industries // Eco-friendly Services // Economy Diversification // Innovation and Technology // Job Creation // Emerging Sectors // Bioeconomy // PPP Partnership // Gender Gap // Reskilling and Upskilling // Talent Attraction // Education and Research // Production Innovation

Marine Environmental Challenges

Marine Ecosystem and Resources // Conservation // Pollution // Climate Change Mitigation // Resilience // Renewable Energy Generation // Water Treatment // Rising Sea // Temperatures and Levels // Acidification // Ecosystem Management // Blue Carbon

Openess to Civil Society

Cultural Activities // Outreach Activities // Marine Culture // Sports and Leisure // Coastal Public Space for People // Tourism // Civic Engagement and Participation // Local Promotion

2024 CONGRESS

SPEAKERS ON STAGE

Some of the experts who took to the stage in 2024.

Luc Arnouts
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VP International Relations & Networks, Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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

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

Mark Halle
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Senior Advisor, UNDP Financial Centres for Sustainability

Stephanie Jones-Stebbins
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Maritime Director, Port of Seattle

Ori Marom
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Program Manager New Mobility, Port of Rotterdam

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

Marius Suteu
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Head of Emerging Opportunities, Lloyd's Register

Michael Perreault
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Business Development and Innovation, Port of Quebec

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

HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS

Delve into key issues with world-renowned opinion leaders

07 NOV

16:15 - 17:00H

AUDITORIUM

Navigating the Future of Ports, Cities, and Innovation

High-Level Roundtable

09 NOV

10:05 - 10:15H

AUDITORIUM

Cities for a Blue Economy

Keynote Session

10:15 - 11:00H

AUDITORIUM

Smart Cities Collaborating for a Blue Economy

High-Level Roundtable

CO-CREATED SESSION

Barcelona Declaration: European Cities for European Policymaking and Democracy

08 NOV | 12:45 | Auditorium

Co-created with
Eurocities

More info

PARTNERS

Leading organizations supporting this new initiative

HOSTED BY

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

GLOBAL PARTNER

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

A selection of the extensive program of 2024 Breakout Sessions related to this track.

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

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.
More info

Sustainable Ocean Summit - SOS

Attracts public and private sector leaders to address the multiple challenges of maritime sustainability, foster collaboration and accelerate innovative solutions.
More info

Global Blue Finance Summit - BlueFIN

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.
More info

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ECONOMY