Fira de Barcelona will host the Tomorrow.Blue Economy World Congress (TBEWC) from 3–5 November 2026, bringing together global leaders to explore how the blue economy can drive sustainable growth, innovation and ocean conservation.
Held at the Gran Via venue, the congress will welcome representatives from ports, governments, international organisations, research centres, startups and industry leaders to discuss the future of maritime innovation and the strategic role of the oceans in the global economy.
Key programmes include Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, the Global Blue Finance Summit, and the Sustainable Ocean Summit, covering topics such as port digitalisation, blue investment, decarbonisation and ocean protection.
The event will also feature the Ocean Innovation Hub, showcasing 50 international startups developing next-generation solutions for the maritime and blue economy sectors.
Running alongside Smart City Expo World Congress, Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress, the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, and the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, the combined events are expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors, reinforcing Barcelona’s position as one of Europe’s leading hubs for innovation and sustainable maritime development.
