The Tomorrow.Blue Economy congress is being held again as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 and this year includes speeches by 120 international experts on topics such as maritime decarbonisation, ocean data and digital technologies, marine biotechnology, sustainable aquiculture, blue carbon markets, coastal resilience and the protection of biodiversity.

The event will also explore how to mobilise investment in these spheres and how to attract and develop the talent needed to turn technological advances into new solutions and business opportunities.

Barcelona City Council, through Barcelona Activa, will be organising a series of activities and presenting the Strategy to Drive the Blue Economy 2026-2030, the city’s new roadmap to foster economic activity, quality jobs and innovation linked to the sea.

Barcelona and the blue economy

In Barcelona, the blue economy encompasses more than 1,600 operators, generates some 51,000 jobs and has an annual turnover of more than 11,000 million euros, according to data from the Barcelona Blue Economy Observatory.