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.

This event will bring together leaders and experts in digitalization, sustainable blue economy, and strategic cooperation to discuss the essential role of digital transformation and interregional cooperation in promoting competitiveness and sustainability across the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. (HYBRID FORMAT)

Better Ocean, Better City will facilitate knowledge exchange, showcase best practices, and foster collaboration and partnerships for using Ocean science for sustainable development.

EU Mission Ocean and Waters, fisheries science, blue innovation and investment opportunities, ocean literacy activities, and more

A mix of plenary sessions, including opening and keynote speeches, alongside parallel oral and poster presentations. To enhance interactions between science and society, action and policy, and to engage civil society more broadly, 'townhalls' such as panels and roundtables will also be arranged.