B2B Talks: Barcelona's Blue Economy

How does Barcelona leverage the sea’s potential in its social and economic development? What are the business opportunities in the Blue Economy sector?

At this meeting, we will present Barcelona’s commitment to boosting the Blue Economy to become a vector of job creation, economic development, and the backbone of its coastline.

We will explore the various ongoing projects in the city, and, with the assistance of the European Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona, we will uncover successful business initiatives in the Blue Economy during a round table discussion with executive participants. 

The event is aimed at not just managers of foreign-capital companies with their headquarters in Barcelona but also representatives of local enterprises with global interests. 

The session will end with a networking drink to foster connections and contacts among the speakers and attendees, providing an opportunity to engage with representatives from all the European Chambers of Commerce to obtain information about their services and associates directly.

PROGRAMME:

5.15 pm-5.30 pm – Opening and registration

5.30 pm to 5.40 pm – Welcome

• Mario Rubert, Director of International Economic Promotion, Barcelona City Council 
• Eva Prada, European Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona.

Event hosted by:

• Cristina Buesa, journalist of El Periódico de Catalunya, specialised in infrastructures, blue economy and the America's Cup

5.40 pm - 5.55 pm – Barcelona, Nautical Capital and Host of the America’s Cup 2024

• Ignasi Armengol, Managing Director of the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation

5.55 pm - 6.30 pm – The Blue Economy in Barcelona: A Sea of Opportunities

• Anna Majó, Director of Strategic Sectors and Innovation, Barcelona Activa-Barcelona City Council 
• Emma Cobos, Director of Innovation and Business Strategy, Port of Barcelona 

6.30 pm - 7.15 pm – Business Roundtable: Success Stories in the Blue Economy

• Estefanía Soler, Responsible for sustainability and development, Hutchison Ports Best 
• Francesco De Candia,  Short Sea Line Carga Director of Grimaldi Logística España
• Nicholas Zylberglajt, CEO of Unmanned Life
• Karl Bellekens, Technical Commercial Manager of aquaBREG

7.15 pm - 7.30 pm – Questions and Answers

7.30 pm- 8.30 pm- Business Networking 

Event driven by the International Economic Promotion Department of Barcelona City Council, in conjunction with European Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona: German Chamber of Commerce for Spain, Belgo-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona, Hispano-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Italian Chamber of Commerce-Barcelona, British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, Hispano-Czech Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Hispano-Swedish Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, Hispano-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Danish Business Circle of Barcelona.

Also with the collaboration of: Barcelona Activa, Barcelona Capital Náutica Foundation and Port of Barcelona. 

This activity is part of the Cultural Regatta, the program of activities promoted by the Barcelona City Council running parallel to the America's Cup sailing competition.

In-person free session. Pre-registration is required. 

Capacity is limited. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.