The Fira de Barcelona show will gather 250 professionals in Gran Via in November
BARCELONA, July 25 (Europe Press) –
tomorrow. The Blue Economy World Congress 2024 will be held from November 5th to 7th at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue with the aim of “boosting the blue economy as a key strategy for economic growth through innovation”.
According to a statement from Fila this Thursday, the show brings together more than 250 experts and ecosystem representatives from around the world to encourage and promote the potential and importance of the seas and oceans as economic engines. He plans to do so. Efficient and sustainable management and care.
The event, organized by Fira, is supported by Barcelona City Council, Port of Barcelona, the World Ocean Council and Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, an international port alliance that promotes digital and sustainable transformation.
3rd edition
Now in its third year, the event will host companies and institutions that will showcase innovative solutions, programs and successful experiences implemented in recent years with the aim of advancing the field “through a multidisciplinary approach in this field, including public-private cooperation.” do. .
The program addresses key issues such as climate change, finance, ocean energy, water management, biodiversity, green transport, smart ports, recreational boating, tourism, professional careers in the blue economy sector, and the application of innovation. It consists of the above sessions. and sustainability of the port sector.
Tomorrow Blue.Economy World Congress will have 2,000 square meters of exhibition space, allowing more than a dozen professional start-ups to present their innovative projects and ideas. There will also be a series of sessions on entrepreneurship and financing. This new economic model will take center stage.
Port Authority
Similarly, port authorities from all over the world will take part in the framework of the conference “Smart Ports: Piers of the Future”, promoted by the Port of Barcelona, with the aim of promoting innovation and the blue economy and strengthening port relations. The city positions Barcelona and its port as a reference point in the Mediterranean.
Paul Holthus, Founder and President of the World Ocean Council (WOC), said: “The existing collaboration between WOC, the City of Barcelona and the Port of Barcelona, as well as the partnership with the Smart Cities Expo World Congress, will strengthen the World Ocean Council’s global It shows a collective will to foster sustainable leadership.” The private sector aims for sustainable urban and ocean development.”
