Programme 2026 - Blue Planet Economy Expoforum
21-24 Ottobre 2026 - Blue Planet Economy Expoforum

Programme 2026

WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026

AURELIA HALL

9:30 – 10:30
AURELIA HALL

Blue Domain – Technology, innovation, and security for an Italian subsea supply chain.

Organized by: Fiera Roma – Formiche

The underwater domain represents the new global geopolitical, technological, and economic frontier. Traditionally associated solely with the military sphere, the underwater realm is now the beating heart of national security, safeguarding infrastructure as well as the energy and mineral resources essential for the technological transition. The meeting focuses on the challenges associated with extending the concept of state sovereignty beneath the sea’s surface.

10:30 – 11:30
AURELIA HALL

Opening Ceremony

Organized by: Fiera Roma – Consorzio Nautica Lazio

11:30 am – 01:30 pm
AURELIA HALL

Blue Lazio Laboratory

Organized by: Regione Lazio – LazioInnova

01:30 – 02:30 pm

LUNCH

02:30 – 03:30 pm
AURELIA HALL

Blue Lazio Laboratory
Focus on: Coastal Zone Planning


The contribution of professional design firms (BPE26) and conclusions

Organized by: Regione Lazio e LazioInnova

03:30 – 05:00 pm
AURELIA HALL

Infrastructure Innovation and the Blue Economy

Organized by: Fiera Roma – UNINDUSTRIA Lazio

The event examines the strategic role of ports and logistics infrastructure as drivers of sustainable development and global competitiveness, aiming to outline an integrated vision that reconciles the growth of trade volumes with the sustainability standards mandated by the ecological transition.

BAEBIANA HALL

9:30 – 10:30 am
BAEBIANA HALL

Career Talks
Powering Blue careers: Meet the Professionals of the Sector

Organized by da: Fiera Roma – ForMare

A program featuring professional testimonials designed to connect students, young professionals, and workers with employment opportunities in the Blue Economy—specifically in offshore renewable energy—by fostering dialogue with companies, training institutions, and industry professionals.

10:30 – 11:30 am
BAEBIANA HALL

Hakathon ITS

01:30 – 02:30 pm

LUNCH
HORTENSIA HALL

11.00 am – 01.00 pm
HORTENSIA HALL

Career Station e CV corner

Organized by: Fiera Roma – ForMare

Open, interactive space with thematic desks:
• Meet the Companies
• Explore the Careers
• Training Opportunities
• CV & Career Corner

01:30 – 02:30 pm

LUNCH

THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2026

AURELIA HALL

9:30 – 11:30 am
AURELIA HALL

Green and Blue: materials and solutions for sustainable boating

Organized by: Fiera Roma – Consorzio Nautica Lazio

Redefining the future of the nautical sector through an eco-friendly lens: the event brings together industry representatives, innovative startups, and institutions to chart a course toward tangible sustainability in the sector. It offers an opportunity for networking and public-private cooperation to transform the protection of the marine ecosystem into a driver of economic growth and technological innovation.

12:00 am – 01:00 pm
AURELIA HALL

Blue Finance

Organized by: Regione Lazio – Lazio Innova

02:00 – 04:00 pm
AURELIA HALL

Roundtable of the Regions

Organized by: Cluster Big

01:00 – 02:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Organized by: Regione Lazio – Unicredit

BAEBIANA HALL

9:30 – 11:30 am
BAEBIANA HALL

Hakathon ITS

01:00 – 02:00 am

Networking Lunch

Organized by: Regione Lazio – Unicredit

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026

AURELIA HALL

10:00 – 11:30 am
AURELIA HALL

MedIt Forum

Organized by: Lazio Nautical Consortium – Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

The Mediterranean confirms its status as one of the world’s most strategic geopolitical and economic hubs, serving as a natural link for trade, energy, and logistics flows between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is against this backdrop that the MedIt Forum takes place—an international event established to foster economic cooperation between Italy’s port and industrial sectors and key operators across the Mediterranean region. The Forum aims to highlight Civitavecchia’s pivotal role, positioning it as a prime gateway and a connectivity hub linking Italy and the European market with the countries along the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean.

11:30 am – 01:00 pm
NETWORKING CORNER

MedIt Forum
Networking meetings

Organized by: Consorzio Nautica Lazio – Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea

01:00 – 02:00 pm

LUNCH

02:30 – 04:00 pm
AURELIA HALL

Presentation of the Blue Tourism Exchange

Organized by: Consorzio Nautica Lazio

Tourism linked to the Blue Economy is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a purely seasonal model into a strategic driver of sustainable development, coastal regeneration, and innovation. The Blue Tourism Exchange was created to position the Lazio region as a central hub for the Blue Economy in the Tyrrhenian area, fostering integration between nautical excellence, port facilities, and the region’s experiential tourism offerings. Promoted by the Consorzio Nautica Lazio, the initiative serves as a key B2B platform facilitating dialogue among industry businesses, institutions, marinas, and international tour operators.

Closing of proceedings

BAEBIANA HALL

9:30 – 11:30 am
BAEBIANA HALL

Hakathon ITS

01:00 – 02:00 pm

LUNCH

21, 22 e 23 OCTOBER – SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

Blue Planet Economy Program for Schools – Future Blue Economy Professionals

Blue Planet Economy offers a career guidance program for high school students aimed at introducing the new generation to the extraordinary job opportunities within the sustainable maritime economy. The initiative includes a guided tour of the event and opportunities to meet industry professionals. The educational program also features mentoring sessions with sector practitioners.

9:30 – 10:30 am
Career Talks, in collaboration with ForMare; Blue Economy careers, in collaboration with Associazione Mar and ITS SI

10:30 – 11:30 am
Guided tour of companies from the Lazio region

11:00 am – 01:00 pm
Careers Station + CV Corner, in collaboration with ForMare