TIME

INDICATIVE PROGRAMME

08:00 – 09:00

Welcome Breakfast

09:00 – 09:20

Opening Session

Keynote Speech by Charlina VITCHEVA, Director-General, DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission

09:20 – 10:00

Investor Report 2026: The Next Wave of Blue Growth

A concise reveal of the latest BlueInvest Investor Report, featuring an interview‑style conversation, highlighting key insights and emerging opportunities in the blue economy.

Christelle SAPATA, Senior Manager, PwC

10:00 – 10:45

Balancing Return, Risk and Impact

Key insights from the Investor Day, followed by a discussion with leading asset owners, family offices, and LPs on mobilising capital for sustainable ocean initiatives, highlighting global insights, outcome‑driven investment strategies, and the role of private wealth in advancing the blue economy.

Moderated by: Antje BIBER, Impact Financing Expert

• Romain CIARLET, Prince Albert Foundation
• Jonas SKATTUM SVEGAARDEN, CEO, Katapult Ocean

10:45 – 11:15

Break

11:15 – 12:05

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.

Finalists:

• Benjamin KOOI, CFO, GBM Works

• Geoffroy WILLAUME, CFO & Co-Founder, BuyCo

• Georgia KALANTZI, CEO & Co-Founder, AlongRoute

• Karol MASZTALERZ, CRO & Co-Founder, AquaHub

• Marcus WARRELMANN, CEO, SEA.AI

Confirmed Jury Members:

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

12:05 – 12:55

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.

Finalists:

• Benoît SERIVE, CEO & Founder, BlueCare

• Leander HESSNER, CEO & Co-Founder, Decameal

• Luis LOMBANA, CEO, FICOSTERRA

• Yago SIERRAS PERAL, CEO, Mediterranean Algae

• Anne BOERMANS, CEO, Zeefier

Confirmed Jury Members:

• Jon Trygve BERG, Partner, Sarsia

• Willemijn DE BOER, Senior Investment Associate, Convent Capital

• Monica PUCCETTI, Heaad of Impact / ESG, Investment Manager, Infinity Recycling

• Sol PARK, Principle, Hatch Blue

• Clementine PECASTAING, Investment Director, Go Capital

• Jean-François TRECCO, BluKap VC

12:55 – 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 – 15:20

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.

Finalists:

• Guy MAURICE, CEO & Founder, B'ZEOS

• Martijn VAN NOORDENNEN, CCO, Desolenator

• George BIRCH, Founder, Oyster Heaven

• John NYBERG , CEO & Founder, Ozoreon

• Hervé DE LANVERSIN, Co-Founder, Seawards

Confirmed Jury Members:

• Johan KOSTVEIT, Investment Manager, Bluefront Equity
• Jonas SKATTUM SVEGAARDEN, CEO, Katapult Ocean
• Hilde STØLE PETTERSEN, Managing Partner, Momentum Partners
• Michael WHITE, Partner, Planet Ocean Fund
• Luca ZERBINI, CEO, Una Terra

15:20 – 16:30

Networking Activities

Pre‑arranged one‑to‑one meetings and spontaneous networking opportunities connecting investors with innovative companies.

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 – 18:00

Networking Drinks