event: Blue Equal Congress (BEC): 1st International Congress for Women and the Blue Economy

Date: November 02, 2026 to November 03, 2026

Place: , Barcelona - Spain

Description of the event:

About the event

Boosting the blue economy with female talent. The Blue Equal Congress brings together institutions, companies, maritime clusters, professionals and international leaders to open new opportunities for leadership, innovation and participation of women in the sectors of the blue economy. The congress will take place at the Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau, one of the most emblematic heritage spaces of Barcelona and a unique setting to host an international meeting dedicated to the future of the blue economy.

Programme highlights

Day 1 (2 November): keynotes and panels on Ports, Maritime Transport, Energy, and Security and Defence, two Dialogue Panels and a workshop on women's leadership and access to decision-making spaces.

Day 2 (3 November): Intersectional Fisheries Forum: VELA Protocol (Protocolo VELA), a system for visibility, equity, action and evaluation of gender-based violence in the maritime and fishing sector of Catalonia.

Full agenda: www.blueequalcongress.com/programa

Registration: www.blueequalcongress.com

Type: Open

Website: https://www.blueequalcongress.com/

Mediterranean Blue Economy Stakeholder Platform (MedBESP)

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