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DAY 1 | 02 MARCH - INVESTOR DAY
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TIME |
INDICATIVE PROGRAMME |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Welcome Coffee |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Workshop: Scaling Investment Solutions for Ocean Health |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Networking Break |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Investor Working Session |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Investor Night |
DAY 2 | 03 MARCH - BLUEINVEST DAY
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TIME |
INDICATIVE PROGRAMME |
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08:00 – 09:00 |
Welcome Breakfast |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Opening Session |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Launch of BlueInvest Investor Report 2026 |
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10:00 – 11:00 |
Panel / Fireside Chat: Unlocking Private Investment for the Blue Economy |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
Break |
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11:30 – 12:10 |
BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category I: Ocean Tech |
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12:10 – 12:50 |
BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category II: Ocean Bioresources |
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12:50 – 14:30 |
Networking Lunch |
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14:30 – 15:10 |
BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category III: Ocean Resilience |
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15:10 – 16:30 |
Networking Activities |
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16:30 – 17:00 |
BlueInvest Awards Ceremony |
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17:00 – 19:00 |
Networking Drinks (TBC) |
REGISTRATION
Physical attendance at this year’s BlueInvest Day is exclusively for members of the BlueInvest Community.
If you would like to register, please join the community or send an email to lu-blueinvest@pwc.lu to be added to the waiting list.
LIVESTREAM
The livestream for Day 2 will be available on the Community Platform and open to the public. No registration required.
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BlueInvest Award Categories
During BlueInvest Day 2026, four companies per category will pitch on stage:
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This category recognises technological innovations that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of ocean operations. It includes smart systems for maritime transport, shipbuilding, renewable energy, and ocean observation, leveraging digital tools and automation to modernise ocean industries.
Sectors covered: Blue Tech and Ocean Observation, Shipping and Ports, Shipbuilding and Refit, Blue Renewable Energy
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This category focuses on innovations that harness marine bioresources in a sustainable way. These include new methods for aquaculture, fisheries, marine biotechnology, and circular systems that contribute to food security, health, and ecological balance.
Sectors covered: Aquaculture, Fisheries, Blue Biotechnology
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This category highlights solutions that protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems while improving resilience to climate change. It includes approaches that reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, promote responsible water use, and advance ocean health and conservation.
Sectors covered: Environmental Protection and Regeneration, Water Management, Coastal and Maritime Tourism |
The audience will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice category through an online voting system. A QR code for accessing the vote will be displayed after all the pitches have concluded.
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Deadline to apply for the Awards is 15 January 2026.
You can apply to the Awards categories by registering for BlueInvest Day 2026.
AWARDS TIMELINE
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VENUE
Event venue: KBR – Royal Library of Belgium
The dedicated entrance is located at the Boulevard de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The entrance will be BlueInvest branded.
HOW TO GET THERE
- By taxi: A taxi ride from Brussels airport to the venue will take around 30 minutes and will cost around 35 EUR. You will find taxis in front of the arrival hall 24/7.
- By train: Take the train to Brussels Central station. Please consult the website of the NMBS/SNCB for optimal train options. From Brussels Central Station, it is a 3 minute or 300m walk to the venue. Plan your trip by train.
- By metro: Take the metro line 1 or 5 to Brussels Central station. From Brussels Central Station, it is a 3 minute or 300m walk to the venue. Plan your trip by metro.
- By car: parking facility nearby - Interparking Albertine-Square