21-24
October 2026
Piazzale Mediterraneo
Fiumicino, Rome – Italy
ABOUT BLUE PLANET ECONOMY EXPOFORUM
From 21 to 24 October 2026, Blue Planet Economy Expoforum returns in a new special venue.
Organized by Fiera Roma in the setting of Piazzale Mediterraneo in the City of Fiumicino, the event confirms its role as an operational hub dedicated to the Blue Economy and aimed at businesses, institutions, investors, research centers, and training organizations.
Today, the Blue Economy is one of Europe’s main drivers of development and is helping to redefi ne global competitiveness through innovation and the ecological transition. In this context, Italy plays a leading role, and Lazio in particular stands out as a strategic region for the growth of the wider maritime economy. Blue Planet Economy Expoforum provides a stage for discussion focused on the themes, technologies, and opportunities that are shaping the course of future technologies and sustainability.
The players
Blue Planet Economy Expoforum is aimed at Blue Economy professionals and leaders seeking to develop new relationships and share expertise while contributing to innovation in the sector.
• SMES AND STARTUPS
• INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS
• INVESTORS AND FUNDS
• ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH CENTERS
• PROFESSIONALS
• TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
WHY PARTICIPATE?
The participation in Blue Planet Economy Expoforum is a strategic opportunity for anyone operating in or looking to invest in the Blue Economy, and for those who see sustainability and innovation as their competitive advantage.
EXPO
With the participation of businesses, institutions, and research and training organisations, representing innovation and growth in the marine and coastal economy sectors.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Dedicated to the main challenges of the Blue Economy: from coastal tourism systems to Smart Coasts, from green building for coastal areas to underwater infrastructure and sustainable boating.
NETWORKING
Networking is one of the key elements of Blue Planet Economy Expoforum, with a programme of B2B meetings that will enable exhibitors to strengthen existing partnerships or create new opportunities for collaboration.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Blue Planet Economy Expoforum has always placed great value on education and younger generations, with a special focus on study guidance and the development of new professional skills for the sector.
The topics
Over the past editions, Blue Planet Economy Expoforum has addressed a large number of key issues related to the development of the blue and maritime economy.
BLUE ENERGY
• Renewable energy from the sea
• Wave, wind, solar, osmosis and thermic sourced energy
BLUE FOOD
• Professional fishery
• Fish factories, related treatments and processing facilities
• Security, preservation and distribution systems
• Dissalation, marine biothechnologies
BLUE LIFE PROTECTION
• Protezione e monitoraggio degli oceani
• Progetti di riuso e fine vita di strutture e imbarcazioni
• Smaltimento plastiche e microplastiche
• Prevenzione e contrasto dell’inquinamento da idrocarburi
BLUE & GREEN LOGISTIC
• Green Shipping
• Green Harboring
• Innovation technology and infrastructures for logistics and navigation
• Security and protection systems
BLUE FUTURE & YOUTH EXPERIENCE
• Education and Training
• New skills
• Recruitment and mentoring
• School and University
• Courses
• Research centers
• Higher education
• Career opportunities
BLUE TOURISM
• Shipbuilding innovation
• New technologies for nautical and coastal tourism
• Coastal and marine ecosystem planning
• Protection and preservation of the Sea Heritage
THE EXPO AREA: THE PROTAGONISTS
Our exhibitors
THE EXPO AREA: THE PROTAGONISTS
THE STAKEHOLDERS
API
ASSITERMINAL
ASSOMARINAS
ASSONAT
CENTRO STUDI
MEDFORT
API
CONFINDUSTRIA REGGIO CALABRIA
CONISMA
ENEA
FEDERBALNEARI
INFORMARE
ISFORT
OGS ISTITUTO NAZIONALE
DI OCEANOGRAFIA E GEOFISICA SPERIMENTALE
UNINDUSTRIA
UNIVERSITà ROMA TRE
Our exhibitors
BY SECTOR
28%
Industry and Finance Consultants
16%
Marine Technology and Blue Aquaculture
11%
Institutions, Associations, Consortia
11%
Education and Research
9%
Energy and Renewables
9%
Boating, Ports and Logistics
6%
Media and Communication
10%
Tourism and Diving
ARE YOU
A VISITOR?
Participate in the scientific program, meet companies, institutions, and research centers, and discover the main innovations of the Blue Economy.
WANT TO
EXHIBIT?
Present your products, technologies, and services to a qualified audience of national and international companies, buyers, institutions, and stakeholders.
WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?
Associate your brand with one of the main events dedicated to the Blue Economy and build relationships with the sector’s key players.
