the Bluewave Alliance IS PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO THE

Bluewave Days 2026

where we will give voice to expert scientists, sustainability entrepreneurs and committed companies sharing news and solutions to conserve and protect our seas and oceans.

Thursday

JUNE 11

SYMPOSIUM: 15h to 20h

AWARDS NIGHT: 20h to 22h

PORT OLÍMPIC DE BARCELONA

The Bluewave Alliance aims to unite all of us who love the seas and oceans to restore the health and beauty of the Mediterranean

Symposium

The Bluewave Alliance an event where we will give voice to expert scientists, sustainability entrepreneurs and committed companies sharing news and solutions to conserve and protect our seas and oceans.

Agenda

15:00 - 15:20 h

Welcome & Registration

15:25 - 15:35 h

Welcome speech

15:35 - 15:45 h

Blue Commitment: Institutional Vision

15:45 - 16:15 h

Blue Talks

16:15 - 16:25 h

Talk by Carlota Bruna: The Power of Stories to Save the Ocean

16:25 - 16:55 h

Round Table: The Leap into Blue

16:55 - 17:25 h

Scientific Panel: The Future of Our Sea

17:25 - 17:55 h

Coffee break

17:55 - 18:25 h

Discussion Panel: Leadership with Purpose

18:25 - 18:40 h

Talk by Héctor Salvador: Journey into the Unknown

18:40 - 19:15 h

One-to-One Conversations: Shared Visions

19:15 - 19:40 h

Waves of Tomorrow: The Journey Continues

19:40 - 19:50 h

Closing Remarks

20:30 - 22:00 h

Awards Night: Gala Evening with Cocktail Reception & Awards Ceremony

Speakers

Juan Naya - CEO ISDIN

Juan Naya

CEO ISDIN

Aleix Bacardit

Chief Strategy Officer - ISDIN

Olivia Mandle

Environmental Activist

Alex Avello

Ethologist and Science Communicator - Oceavida

Charlie Sarria

Researcher and Science Communicator - Condrik

Pol Ramos

Co-founder, Marine Biologist and Science Communicator - Odicean

Andrea Spinelli

Scientific Researcher - Fundación Oceanogràfic

Miquel Canals

Professor - Universitat de Barcelona

Emma Cebrián

Scientific Researcher - CEAB-CSIC

Ignasi Ferrer

Co-founder and CEO - Ocean Ecostructures

Ona Carbonell

Olympic Champion and Ambassador for the Bluewave Alliance and ISDIN

Cristina Gual

Marketing & Communications – Bluewave Alliance

Héctor Salvador

Underwater Explorer and REV Ocean Pilot

Xavier Turon

Research Professor - CEAB CSIC

Carlos Sánchez Llibre

Co-founder A Mar es Espectacular

Carlota Bruna

Co-founder Acción Océanos

Esther Villa

Global ESG Manager ISDIN

Maria Barbena

Co-founder of Odicean and Communication Expert

Taïme Smit

Co-founder Acción Océanos

Anna Lloveras - Ocean Estructures

Anna Lloveras

Co-founder and Chief Science Officer - Ocean Ecostructures

Purificació Canals

PhD in Biology and Coordinator of the Global Network of MPA Manager Networks

Núria Marco

Marine Biologist, Oceanographer and Project Manager – Associació Cetàcea

Paula López

Marine Biologist - ICM-CSIC

Emma Cobos

Director of Innovation and Blue Economy Strategy at the Port of Barcelona

Joaquim Garrabou - Insistut de Ciències del Mar

Joaquim Garrabou

Researcher at ICM-CSIC

Aniol Esteban

Director of the Marilles Foundation

Josep Lluís Pelegrí

Researcher at ICM-CSIC

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Awards

This year, the Bluewave Alliance recognizes three globally renowned professionals who, through their contributions to scientific advancement, their work in the conservation and protection of marine ecosystems, and their efforts in environmental awareness and outreach, are helping restore the health and beauty of the Mediterranean.

Recognition to:

Àlex Aguilar

Bluewave Science Award

Josep Pascual

Bluewave Conservation Award

Carlota Bruna

Bluewave Awareness Award

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