European Blue Economy Conference 2026

High-level conference on the future of Europe’s blue economy

The European Blue Economy Conference returns to Brussels in February 2026 for its third edition, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to discuss the future of Europe’s blue economy in a rapidly changing global context.

The conference will address key topics such as ocean health, marine protection, offshore clean energy, decarbonisation of shipping, ports, fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable coastal tourism. Through high-level dialogue and policy-focused discussions, the event will examine progress under EU initiatives and explore pathways to drive innovation, competitiveness and investment towards a resilient and sustainable European blue economy.