[Foto: Richard Souza / GE]
The main program of the Tomorrow.Blue Economy conference convenes this Wednesday (Nov. 26) in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. The event serves as the Brazilian edition of the global summit dedicated to advancing the Blue Economy—a model integrating environmental stewardship, social impact, and economic development to drive innovation, sustainability, and new business ventures.
The two-day conference features business networking areas, thematic panel discussions, and immersive experiences addressing challenges facing oceans, rivers, and coastal territories. Tickets are available on the official event website.
Tomorrow.Blue Economy aims to connect an international solutions network, bringing together industry experts, public policymakers, academic researchers, corporations, and startups focused on the sustainable management of aquatic resources.
Day One Schedule Highlights (Nov. 26)
(Schedules and speakers subject to change per event organization)
Main Stage
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Keynote: The Deep Ocean – Earth’s Final Frontier
Featured Speaker: Diva (Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory / WEF / National Geographic) - 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Waterfront Cities: Driving Development Through the Blue Economy
Speakers: Isabel (Niterói Municipal Government), Paula (Government of Catalonia) - 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Ports in the Decarbonization Strategy
Speakers: Gabriela (Association of Private Port Terminals), Ulisses (Porto Sudeste) - 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM | Smart Waters: Data and Governance for Ocean Sustainability
Speakers: Larisse (Geração Oceano X), Thauan (EGN), Marcelo (ABOceano) - 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | The Wave We Want: Sports Advocating for the Sea
- 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Amazonia of Waters: Flavors, Knowledge, and Sustainability
Speaker: Saulo (UN Tourism) - 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Leveraging Data to Regenerate Aquatic Ecosystems
Speakers: Renata (The Ocean Cleanup), Dionê Maria (Niterói Municipal Government)
Ocean Stage
- 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Blue Economy and Urban Centers — Renato (Insper)
- 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM | Regenerative Tourism: Pathways for Territorial Development — Marcello (UFF), André (Neltur), Luciana (Aupaba Institute)
- 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM | Brazilian and Regional Overview of Fisheries and Aquaculture — André (SEDEICS-RJ)
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Ocean of Opportunities: Offshore Operations, Energy Transition, and New Capital — Robson (Petrobras), Maxwell (Marinsa)
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Blue Innovation: Corporate and Startup Challenges — Thiago (Manta), Daniel (Porto Maravalley), Fabrício (AldeiaTech)
- 3:50 PM – 4:50 PM | Marine Power: Offshore Renewables and the Sustainable Future — Ângelo (APTEL), Sergio (RJ State Secretariat of Energy and Sea Economy), Mauricio (EnvironPact)
- 5:00 PM – 5:25 PM | Ecological Caravels: One Year of Nature-Based Solutions — Bruno (Infinito Mare)
- 5:30 PM – 5:55 PM | Niterói 2050: Blue Economy as a Growth Strategy — Isadora (Niterói Planning Secretariat)
- 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM | Blue Carbon Laguna: Coastal Carbon Project in Araruama Lagoon — Thomas, Jailton (Cabo Frio Municipal Government)
Blue Gastronomy Stage
- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Ecosystemic Perspectives on Seafood Harvesting — Raquel (RJ State Civil House)
- 11:10 AM – 12:20 PM | Sea to Plate: Forgotten Flavors of Responsible Gastronomy — Ronald Junior
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | The Seafood Supply Chain: From Producer to Consumer — Marcelo (UFRJ)
- 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM | Culinary Techniques and Butchery for Seafood — Bruno (FIPERJ), Wellington (São Pedro Fish Market)
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Artisanal Fisheries and Family Farming: Foundations for Healthy Nutrition — Edite (IMASC), Monique, Carlos Manoel (Amendoeira Restaurant)
- 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM | Market Culture and Marine Culinary Arts — Alessandro, Andrea (Beco do Peixe)
- 4:20 PM – 5:10 PM | Simplified Seafood Cooking — Chef Vicente Maia
Event Details
- Event: Tomorrow.Blue Economy (Main Conference)
- Venue: Caminho Niemeyer (Rua Jornalista Rogério Coelho Neto, S/N – Downtown Niterói, RJ)
- Dates: November 26–27
- Ticketing: www.blueticket.com.br/evento/39090
- Scope: International summit on the Blue Economy featuring keynote panels, business matchmaking, and immersive experiences.
