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The main program of Tomorrow Blue Economy concludes this Thursday in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. The event serves as the Brazilian edition of the global conference dedicated to strengthening the Blue Economy—a sustainable development framework integrating environmental, social, and economic priorities to foster innovation and open new business opportunities.

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The congress convenes oceanography experts, academic researchers, public sector officials, and industry executives for two days of keynote panels, networking spaces, and immersive showcases. Its objective is to connect the municipality to an international network of solutions addressing critical ocean and coastal challenges.

Hosted at the iconic Caminho Niemeyer complex, the venue features thematic stages alongside the main plenary hall. Below is the schedule for Day 2, taking place on November 27:

Day 2 Schedule (November 27)

Morning Sessions

• 10:00 AM – Main Plenary: Waves of Opportunity: Financing the Future of Ocean Innovation
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: Blue Economy in Artisanal Fishing: Gastronomy, Tourism, and Coastal Territory
• 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM – Ocean Stage: MangueLab: An Innovative Mangrove Restoration Project
• 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM – Main Plenary: Beyond Sustainability: The Impact of Green Values on the Blue Economy
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Ocean Stage: Port Innovation: Transformation, Sustainability, and Competitiveness
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: Rio de Janeiro’s Seafood Industry in Practice: Sustainability and Innovation
• 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM – Main Plenary: Blue Economy as a Global Strategy: Transforming Smart Destinations into International Hubs
• 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Ocean Stage: Water Governance: Transparency and Efficiency in the Blue Economy
• 11:50 AM – 12:50 PM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: Challenges and Resilience in Marine Gastronomy

Afternoon Sessions

• 12:20 PM – 1:00 PM – Main Plenary: Aquaculture, Fisheries, and the Foundations of Coastal Prosperity
• 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM – Ocean Stage: Whales and Dolphins as Drivers of the Blue Economy and Ocean Literacy
• 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: The Circular Seafood Chain: Research, Innovation, and Waste Markets
• 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – Ocean Stage: Whales, Dolphins, and the Blue Amazon: Strategic Pathways for Marine Conservation and Coastal Planning
• 2:25 PM – 2:55 PM – Main Plenary: Next-Generation Ports: Fueling the Future of Waterborne Transportation
• 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM – Ocean Stage: BR Marinas Presentation: Environmental Cleanup and Preservation Actions
• 3:00 PM – 3:25 PM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: How Far Can Marine Gastronomy Go and Our Collective Role
• 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – Ocean Stage: Blue Economy and the New Frontier in the Port Sector
• 3:40 PM – 4:20 PM – Main Plenary: Ocean of Contrasts: From Threat to Solution – Ecotourism’s Journey in Marine Sustainability
• 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Blue Gastronomy Stage: Promoting Rio de Janeiro’s Marine Gastronomy
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Ocean Stage: Social Innovation: Communities Driving Transformation
• 4:25 PM – 5:10 PM – Main Plenary: Innovative Naval Technologies Shaping the Future of the Ocean Economy
• 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM – Main Plenary: Closing Ceremony

Note: Schedule subject to change.

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