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Barcelona brings together 120 experts to boost the blue economy
From 3 to 5 November, Fira de Barcelona hosts the fifth edition of Tomorrow.Blue Economy, featuring 120 experts and a programme focused on the economic future of the sea and its technologies. The city will present its blue strategy for 2026-2030.
The event will take place from 3 to 5 November at Fira de Barcelona.
More than 1,600 operators are active in Barcelona's blue economy, generating around 51,000 jobs and over 11 billion euros in annual turnover. These figures come from the Barcelona Blue Economy Observatory and set the context for a sector that will once again gather in the city.
The fifth edition of Tomorrow.Blue Economy will be held from 3 to 5 November at the Gran Vía de Fira de Barcelona venue. The international congress is once again part of the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026.
120 experts and a sea-focused agenda
The programme will feature talks by 120 international experts. Topics include maritime decarbonisation, ocean data and digital technologies; also marine biotechnology, sustainable aquaculture, and blue carbon markets.
The agenda will also address coastal resilience and biodiversity protection. The congress will examine how to mobilise investment in these areas and attract and develop the talent needed to turn technological advances into solutions and business opportunities.
The municipal roadmap for 2026-2030
The Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, through Barcelona Activa, will organise activities during the event and present the 2026-2030 Blue Economy Promotion Strategy. The municipal roadmap aims to foster economic activity and quality employment, as well as promote innovation linked to the sea.
The urban agenda includes other sustainability initiatives, such as grants for electric bicycles. At this congress, the focus will be on companies, employment, and innovation related to the sea.