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Innovative Debt Financing for Ocean Ventures

This session will bring debt under different spotlights to help investors explore how debt instruments have been mobilised in an innovative way to support ocean ventures.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Andrew GIDDINGS, Partner, PwC 
• Dirk LAMMERSKÖTTER, Managing Partner, Elbe Financial Solutions GmbH | Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure Fund

LP & Asset Owner Perspectives: Investing in the Ocean Economy

This panel brings together leading LPs and asset owners to share their perspectives on ocean-related investments. Panelists will discuss why they choose to invest, or not invest, in ocean opportunities, outlining key drivers, challenges, and constraints.

Investor Working Session: Prototyping Ocean Investment Solutions

This interactive session brings investors together in sector-focused groups to co-create innovative approaches for scaling ocean investments.

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INDICATIVE PROGRAMME

08:00 – 09:00

Welcome Breakfast

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Session

- Keynote Speech from Commissioner Costas KADIS, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans

- Innovative Financing Solutions to Mobilise Private Capital for the Blue Economy: Key Insights from the Investor Day

09:30 – 10:00

Launch of BlueInvest Investor Report 2026

A concise reveal of the latest BlueInvest Investor Report, featuring an interview‑style conversation with contributing sector experts who will highlight key insights and emerging opportunities in the blue economy.

10:00 – 11:00

Panel / Fireside Chat: Unlocking Private Investment for the Blue Economy

An interactive dialogue with leading asset owners, family offices, foundations and impact investors on mobilising capital for sustainable ocean initiatives. The session will showcase global perspectives, explore outcome-oriented investment strategies, and highlight how private wealth can drive systemic change in the blue economy.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Antje BIBER, Expert on Blue Finance 
• Thomas RÖHRL, Independent Advisor on Impact Investing, Founder of OnePurpose Capital 
• Romain CIARLET, Prince Albert Foundation

11:00 – 11:30

Break

11:30 – 12:10

BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category I: Ocean Tech

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.

Confirmed Jury Members:

• Andre DE ALMEIDA SANTOS, Parnter, Indico Capital Partners 
• Inkeri HUTTU, Global Technology Manager, ABB Marine & Ports
• Mélanie LE GUEN, Investment Director, Swen Capital Partners 
• Rita SOUSA, Partner, Faber

12:10 – 12:50

BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category II: Ocean Bioresources

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.

Confirmed Jury Members:

• Willemijn DE BOER, Senior Investment Associate, Convent Capital
• Jeroen KELDER, Managing Partner, Infinity Recycling
• Sol PARK, Principle, Hatch Blue 
• Clementine PECASTAING, Investment Director, Go Capital 
• Jean-François TRECCO, Co-Founder & General Partner, BluKap VC
• Jon TRYGVE BERG, Partner, Sarsia

12:50 – 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 – 15:10

BlueInvest Awards 2026 | Category III: Ocean Resilience

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.

Confirmed Jury Members:

• Ingrid MAURSTAD, Impact Director, Katapult 
• Johan KOSTVEIT, Investment Manager, Bluefront Equity 
• Hilde STØLE PETTERSEN, Managing Partner, Momentum Partners 
• Michael WHITE, Parter, Planet Ocean Fund 

15:10 – 16:30

Networking Activities

16:30 – 17:00

BlueInvest Awards Ceremony

The BlueInvest Awards shall be conferred by the Ms. Charlina VITCHEVA, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, to the 3 top technologies of BlueInvest Day, based on the 3 pitch sessions conducted over the course of the day. The audience can also vote for a People’s Choice category via an online vote.

17:00 – 19:00

Networking Drinks (TBC)

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

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

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.