Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 09:10 - 10:15
Session 4 Panel: EMODnet for Research Innovation and Blue Economy
This Panel will bring together private and public sector representatives from the EMODnet Associated Partnership and beyond to discuss how EMODnet already serves the Research, Innovation and Blue Economy with marine data and knowledge assets to boost innovation and competitiveness, and how EMODnet can further evolve to meet emerging needs and requirements from the private sector. Examples will be given from EMODnet’s stakeholder events with Blue Economy sectors and non-governmental organisations.
Session Chair: Katrina Sichel, Master of Ceremonies
Panellists:
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Alessandro Pititto, EMODnet Human Activities Coordinator, COGEA-Bip Group
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Louis Demargne, Fugro, The Netherlands
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Olga Podrazka, Van Oord, The Netherlands
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Melanie Symes, TransEurope Marinas
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Julie Olivier, Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership
5 speakers
Director
EMODnet
Global Key Account Manager
Fugro
Manager
TransEurope Marinas
Special Advisor, EU & International Affairs
Project Management Jülich
Metocean Specialist
Van Oord