European Ocean Days

2–6 Mar 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

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2 March 2026 - 6 March 2026

Brussels, Belgium

European Ocean Days

We are all part of the European Ocean Pact

The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to engage across topics and contribute to a shared vision for the prosperity, competitiveness, security and sustainability of our ocean. 

Inspired by the European Ocean Pact, the 3rd edition of the event will bring together industry leaders, startups, investors, policymakers, scientists, SMEs, representatives from fisheries and aquaculture, islands and coastal communities, the Mission Ocean and Waters community, and civil society, including youth voices. Participants will engage in consultations, panel discussions, workshops, and community events to exchange ideas, discuss upcoming challenges, scale up innovative solutions, and jointly pave the way for concrete actions supporting the implementation of the European Ocean Pact.

Join us for:

European Ocean Days at Sparks meeting venue:

  • Inspiring the Next Generation of Blue Careers on Monday 2 March

  • Marine Knowledge for Ocean Health on Tuesday 3 March

  • Sustainable Blue Economy for EU’s Blue Competitiveness: Policy Instruments and Success Stories on Wednesday 4 March

  • Towards the Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector on Wednesday 4 March

  • EU Diplomacy for a Strategic Approach to Fisheries External Action within International Ocean Governance on Thursday 5 March

  • Navigating Maritime Security: Addressing Europe’s Critical Challenges Today and Tomorrow on Thursday 5 March

  • Towards and EU Strategy for Islands and Coastal Communities on Friday 6 March

  • From Actions to Impact: Tracking the Mission's Progress on Friday 6 March

  • European Ocean Days Networking session on Friday 6 March

Interactive Exhibitions (full week)

  • The EU Digital Twin Ocean: a pillar to Restore our Ocean and Waters

  • Sea of Sounds Virtual Reality immersive experience

  • Sounds of the Ocean immersive audio experience

Mission Ocean & Waters Forum and related events

Venue: European Commission, Charlemagne building

  • 2nd Stakeholder Consultation for the European Ocean Research and Innovation Strategy on Tuesday 3 March

  • Together for change: A Coalition to empower communities for Mission Ocean and Waters on Wednesday 4 March

  • Stakeholder Consultation for the European Water Resilience Research and Innovation Strategy on Wednesday 4 March

  • 6th EU Blue Parks Communities Workshop - Open dialogue: Next steps for the European Blue Parks initiative on Wednesday 4 March

  • 4th Mission Ocean and Waters Forum on Thursday 5 March

BlueInvest Day

Venue: Royal Library

  • BlueInvest Day 1 - Investor Day on Monday 2 March

  • BlueInvest Day 2 - Deal Day  on Tuesday 3 March