The European Ocean Days are back in 2026 in Brussels for its 3rd edition !
Inspired by the European Ocean Pact, the 3rd edition will bring together a wide range of ocean stakeholders, from industry and innovators to policymakers, researchers, and civil society, including youth voices.
Through consultations, panel discussions and workshops, participants will exchange ideas, address emerging challenges, and work together to scale up solutions and advance concrete actions that support the implementation of the European Ocean Pact.
Monday 2 March:
- Inspiring Blue Careers for the Next Generation (9h-18h CET, SPARKS)
- BlueInvest Day 1 - Investor Day (14h-20h CET, Royal Library)
Tuesday 3 March:
- Marine Knowledge for Ocean Health (9h-12h30 CET, SPARKS)
- BlueInvest Day 2 - Deal Day (9h-18h CET, Royal Library)
- 2nd Stakeholder Consultation for the European Ocean Research and Innovation Strategy (14h-18h CET, Charlemagne)
Wednesday 4 March:
- Sustainable Blue Economy for EU’s Competitiveness: Policy Instruments and Success Stories (9h-12h CET, SPARKS)
- Towards the Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector (14h-18h CET, SPARKS)
- 6th EU Blue Parks Community Workshop (14h-18h CET, Charlemagne)
- Stakeholder consultation for the European Water Resilience Research and Innovation Strategy (14h-18h CET, Charlemagne)
- Mission Ocean and Waters Communities event (9h30-12h30 CET, Charlemagne)
Thursday 5 March:
- 4th Mission Ocean and Waters Forum (9h-18h CET, Charlemagne)
- EU Diplomacy for a Strategic Approach to Fisheries External Action within International Ocean Governance (9h30-12h CET, SPARKS)
- Navigating Maritime Security: Addressing Europe's Critical Challenges Today and Tomorrow (14-18h CET, SPARKS)
Friday 6 March
- Towards an EU Strategy for Islands and Coastal Communities (9h30-12h CET, SPARKS)
- From Actions to Impact: Tracking the Mission's Progress (9h30-12h30 CET, SPARKS)
- European Ocean Days Networking session (13h30-17h CET, SPARKS)