YOUR BLUE EVENT

The first international and trans-sectoral blue business, employment, and education platform

BLUE GROWTH CHALLENGES - Lack of information and awareness about:

the potential and benefits of the blue economy in their day-to-day lives the diversity of blue careers and education paths

- Lack of attractiveness of blue careers

- Need to replace workforce (aging population)- Persisting high levels of unemployment (especially amongst youth)- Regulatory gaps and Lack of political support for blue growth

- Aging workforce- Skills acquired at university do not always correspond with industry needs & Knowledge transfer gap- Slow progress from research results to commercial applications- Lack of access to funding (high risk industry)- Research and investment redundancies due to lack of coordination and cooperation

- Lack of information and awareness about the potential investment opportunities derived from blue growth activities - Market failure: start-ups don’t get funding

- Insufficient cooperation and coordination between different university programmes- Lack of support for graduate transition into industry & Knowledge transfer gap- Slow progress from research results to commercial applications

Youth & General public

University

Investor

Industry

Government

1. ENTRANCE

2. EXPOSITION

3. AGORA

4. ROUND TABLES

1. ENTRANCE• LED tunnel with video about the blue

economy • Information panels about blue growth

challenges

2. EXPOSITION • One way path through 11

districts • Interactive demonstrators

to showcase blue products and services

4. ROUND TABLES • Facilitate youth employment

in blue economy • Promote cooperation

between blue universities

MY BLUE CITY

3. AGORA • Inspirational speeches on

blue growth • Investment track for

innovative projects

11 DISTRICTS OF MY BLUE CITY

Blue Business Stock Exchange

International Maritime Law firmsBlue funds/investors/banks/insurers

Blue International DistrictUN agenciesNGOsPMSCs (piracy, drugs)EU agenciesTracing illegal commerce of people and goods

Blue FactoryBiorefinerybyproductsAlgae treatmentBioplasticsMicroalgae, oils for human/animal nutritionDesalinizationMarine raw materials

Blue OffshoreAquacultureDeep seabed miningWind power, sea power, ocean thermal energy, osmotic energy,Current, waves, thermal

Blue HospitalAnticancer/antiviral drugsWorms for artificial bloodWound careArtificial bonesArtificial skinAntibacterialbiofilms

Blue SpaWell beingAnti agingDermo cosmetics

Blue HarbourInland waterway transportation

Maritime transportationPassenger/ ferries

Shipbuilding (civilian and military)Fishing (human and animal feed)

CustomsHarbour inspection

Blue City HallSafety and securityWaste ManagementCoast Guard and NavyCoastal protection

Blue RestaurantInnovative foodsMarine productsseafood

Blue Tourism OfficeCoastal tourism/eco-tourismProtected marine areas CruisesYachting and marinas

Blue Education Universities degrees for each of the other branches of the Blue City

1.WORKSHOPS

2. ONE TO ONE

3. SOCIAL EVENTS

1. WORKSHOPS • Industry session on

predetermined topic• Interaction between key

stakeholders

2. ONE TO ONE MEETINGS

• Partnering platform and meeting scheduler

• Engage with most suitable clients or partners

3. SOCIAL EVENTS• Networking lunches • Gala evenings • Discovery day

BIOMARINE BUSINESS CONVENTION

• One hour live stream• Within an event you are

organizing or will be participating in

• Within a convention/event or independent platform

• Possible tailored visits

• From 100 to 300 demos

• Different visits for industries, investors and universities

CUSTOMIZE YOUR BLUE EVENT

FORMAT 1 • The sponsor predetermines the topic based

on blue industry challenges.• Interactive discussions to engage key

stakeholders.• Identify possible solutions and avenues for

future cooperation

FORMAT 2• The thematic showroom embodies

1 to 3 districts• Exhibitors must present tangible

products or services to the public in order to mobilize their interest

FORMAT 3The thematic showroom embodies 11 districts + Workshops+ Agora + BioMarine Business Convention+ TV

Round tablesWorkshops Showroom MyBlueCity

MYBLUECITY: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

WHAT YOUR DEMO SPACE LOOKS LIKE?

WHO ARE THE PARTNERS OF BLUEGEN ?

Platform design and TV broadcast

The international biomarine industry platform

A global network of marine clusters