Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | 09:10 - 10:15

Session 4 Panel: EMODnet for Research Innovation and Blue Economy

Format:Live stream

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:

  • Alessandro Pititto, EMODnet Human Activities Coordinator, COGEA-Bip Group 

  • Louis Demargne, Fugro, The Netherlands

  • Olga Podrazka, Van Oord, The Netherlands

  • Melanie Symes, TransEurope Marinas  

  • 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