Date: 21-23 July 2025
Venue: Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique (Oeiras)
About the Conference
The 2025 edition of the OEIRAS BLUETECH OCEAN FORUM, organized by Fórum Oceano and co-organized by Oeiras Valley Investment Agency and International Forum for Clean Energy - Macao (IFCE), in a strategic partnership with Oeiras Municipality; Investors Portugal, Platform Zero, Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Chinesa; Oeiras Viva; Oeiras Marina; Oeiras Nautical Station and the Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy will be held at Escola Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH), in Oeiras Municipality.
Building on the success of the 2024 edition, this event promises to be even larger, attracting a more diverse and expansive audience from across the globe.
Attendees can look forward to participate in high-level networking, dynamic Blue Conferences offering hands-on insights with investment opportunities in all the blue sectors.
Mark your calendar to be part of this landmark gathering at the forefront of the global Blue Economy!
Blue Conferences & Sessions
Conferences, Panels, Roundtables
The 2025 edition will feature cutting-edge discussions on critical themes such as innovation in the blue economy, sustainable financing and investment strategies, energy transition and renewable technologies, marine biodiversity, entrepreneurship in the blue sector, emerging technologies and digitalization (AI, Bluetech), and fostering academic and scientific cooperation.
Business Meetings & Networking
Exclusive networking opportunities, including pre-arranged B2B meetings, informal social events, and AI-powered matchmaking via FÓRUM OCEANO BLUE COMMUNITY by SWAPCARD PLATFORM.
Attendees can enjoy personalized agendas and ongoing interaction before, during, and after the event.
Blue Social Moments
Attendees can also enjoy working lunches, VIP receptions, and blue networking momentss with menus inspired by sustainable blue gastronomy.
Global Presence
The 2025 OEIRAS BLUETECH OCEAN FORUM is set to bring together a diverse and influential audience from leading blue economy nations. This global gathering will serve as a dynamic platform for collaboration and innovation across the maritime and environmental sectors.
The event will attract:
Government and Political Leaders: Decision-makers shaping policies and investments in the blue economy.
Top Global Companies: Industry leaders driving advancements in maritime, clean energy, and environmental technologies.
Universities and Research Institutions: Academic pioneers conducting cutting-edge research to support sustainable ocean development.
High-Impact Startups: Innovative enterprises presenting disruptive solutions that address critical challenges in the sector.
This diverse pool of participants underscores the Fórum Oceano role as a central hub for fostering international partnerships, accelerating innovation, and driving sustainable progress in the blue economy worldwide.
Programme
Day 1 | 21st JULY
PLENARY ROOM
9h30 - Opening Session
Vitor Franco Correia, President of Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH)
Carlos Costa Pina, President of Fórum Oceano
Ambrose So, President of IFCE-International Forum for Clean Energy (Macao)
Fabrice Maire, President of European Maritime Network Cluster
Isaltino Morais, Mayor of Oeiras
Zhao Bentang, Ambassador of China
Margriet Leemhuis, Ambassador of the Netherlands
Miguel Pinto Luz, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing (tbc)
10h30 - Ministerial Photo Session
10h35 - Ceremonial Moment
10h45 – COFFEE-BREAK
PLENARY ROOM
11h15 – Main Blue Economy Investment Trends: Hub Azul Dealroom Insights
Keynote Speech: Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Forum Oceano - Portugal
PLENARY ROOM
11h30 – Plenary Session
Blue Economy: perspectives from Europe, Africa and China
Andreea Strachinescu, Head of Unit at European Commission DG MARE
Sebastien Cann, Business Developer of Pole Mer Bretagne Atlantique – France
Mare Straetmans, CEO of Platform Zero – The Netherlands
Zhou Jie, Secretary-General of IFCE-Macao – China
Leonardo Manzari – WestMED - Italy
Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Forum Oceano - Portugal
Mohammed Jifer, Director of the Regional Investment Center (CRI) of Laayoune - Morocco
Sarra Sefrioui, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences – Tangier | Abdelmalek Essaâdi University - Morocco
Moderator: Tatiana Der Averdissian, The Economist (tbc)
13h00 – BLUE LUNCH
PLENARY ROOM
14h00 - BLUETECH INNOVATION: Oeiras Valley going global for Blue Economy: walking the talk
Keynote Speech: Pedro Patacho, Councillor of Oeiras City Council
Vitor Franco Correia, President of ENIDH – Hub Azul School partner
Mare Straetmans, CEO of Platform Zero
Abílio Ferreira, Director of the Operations, Infrastructure and Technological Development Department at IPMA (Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere)
IFCE-MACAO Delegation Representative
Gonçalo Faria, Lead Manager of Hub Azul Portugal, Fórum Oceano
Moderator: Ambassador António Martins da Cruz, President of Oeiras Valley Investment Agency
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
PLENARY ROOM
16h30 – BLUETECH INNOVATION | Portugal Blue Digital Hub: monetizing dual-use BlueTech
Keynote Speech: Coelho Cândido, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM) (tbc)
Admiral Ramalho Marreiros, Director-General of Hydrographic Institute of the Portuguese Navy
Guilherme Beleza Vaz, CEO of BlueOASIS
Carlos Lopes, CEO of Startup Madeira
Commander Palmeiro Ribeiro, Centro de Experimentação Operacional da Marinha (CEOM) Portuguese Navy (tbc)
Miguel Miranda, CEO of Air-Centre
Maurício Marques, CEO of Yacooba (tbc)
Ana Costa, Managing Director of Beta-i Portugal
Moderator: Carlos Pinho, Lead Manager of Portugal Blue Digital Hub, Fórum Oceano
18h30 – BLUE MUSICAL TRIBUTE BY THE PORTUGUESE NAVY BAND
A special music performance by the Brass Quintet of the Portuguese Navy Band.
19h00 – VISIT TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SAFETY CENTER & MARITIME SIMULATION CENTER
Dedicated visits to International Maritime Safety Center (CISM) and the Maritime Simulation Center (CSM) of Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH), the Portuguese Maritime College.
19h30 – VIP BLUE COCKTAIL & DINNER MATCHMAKING AT OCEANIC POOL - OEIRAS
Privileged blue networking cocktail & dinner, hosted by Oeiras Nautical Station and Oeiras Municipality, by the stunning Oceanic Pool, at the nautical heart of Oeiras Marina.
19h30 - Carcavelos de Honra
Presented by the Brotherhood of the Wine Enthusiasts of Carcavelos
20h00 - Welcome Drink
Dedicated to the theme of the Oceans
20h30 - Public Certification Ceremony of the Oeiras Nautical Station by Forum Oceano
21h00 - Start of the walking dinner
21h45 - Celebration of 30 years of the Piscina Oceânica, 24 years of Oeiras Viva E.M., and 20 years of Porto de Recreio, with a symbolic
candle-blowing ceremony
22h00 - OCEANS OF WATER, AIR AND FIRE — by CUSTOM CIRCUS
When the Theater unfolds outdoors, the Air is the natural stage of that performance. And if there’s an Ocean facing that stage, then
Water will symbolize the unity that embraces the Audience.What about Fire? Just like there would be no Light without Darkness, Fire
always conveys a deeper sense to all Elements.
22h30 - DJ Claudia Arauz — 80s Rock
Day 2 | 22nd July
PLENARY ROOM
9h15 – Solemn Opening Session
9h30 – Hub Azul Portugal Ecosystem: a one-stop shop of Lab2Market Blue innovation
Keynote speech: Marisa Lameiras da Silva, Directorate-General for Maritime Policy
Eduardo Silva, Hub Azul Leixões 1 (tbc)
Representative Hub Azul Leixões 2
Fernando Ricardo, Hub Azul Aveiro
Rita Petinga, Hub Azul Peniche
Luís Dias, Hub Azul Costa Atlântica Região de Coimbra
Sandra Silva, Hub Azul IPMA-Oeiras
Vitor Franco Correia, Hub Azul School
Clara Simões, Hub Azul School
Moderator: Gonçalo Faria, Lead Manager of Hub Azul Portugal, Fórum Oceano
11h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
PLENARY ROOM
11h30 - BLUETECH INVESTMENT: Public funding instruments for blue economy in Europe and China: Opportunities
Keynote speech: Mário Pinho, Regional Secretary for the Sea and Fisheries, Autonomous Region of the Azores
Andreea Strachinescu, Head of Unit at European Commission DG MARE
José Augusto Vale, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation of IAPMEI - Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação, I.P.
António Grilo, President of ANI (Agência Nacional de Inovação)
Lin Xiaodan, Chairman of China Energy Engineering Overseas Investment Co., Ltd
Gonçalo Regalado, CEO of Banco Português de Fomento (tbc)
Moderator: Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Forum Oceano
13h00 – BLUE LUNCH
PLENARY ROOM
14h30 - BLUETECH INVESTMENT: Investing in Blue Economy: best practices and challenges ahead
Keynote speech: António Nogueira Leite, Professor at NOVA SBE (tbc)
Zachary Lamothe, Senior Investment Associate of Swen Capital Partners
Rita Sousa, Partner at Faber (Ocean / Climate Tech)
André Almeida Santos, Partner and Head of Sustainability of Indico Capital Partners
Frederico Serras Gago, CEO of Front Capital
João Fonseca Santos, Head of EIB Portugal (European Investment Bank)
Bart Huybrechts, Partner of 9point5 Fund
Manuel Alves Gomes, Executive Director at Touro Capital Partners
Anthony Ng, CEO of the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange
Zhou Jie, Secretary-General of IFCE - International Forum for Clean Energy (Macao)
Moderator: Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Forum Oceano
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
16h30 – Blue Pitch & Lab2Market
(Blue Call launch by Fórum Oceano and AICEP Portugal Global)
NAU AZUL | Showcase of Gazelle’s streamlined shipbuilding process, modular assembly, and advanced O&M strategy
MARINE BIOBANKS | Potential application in the blue bioeconomy
SmartFISHER | Underwater AI Monitoring
B2BSELLBUY | New Blue Economy BtoB Business platform
SEASHIELD | Bioactive food films for the sustainable conservation of fish
ALMADESIGN
FUTURE-PROOF FLEETS PROJECTS | Showcases real-world decarbonisation solutions applied to vessels and port operations
OFFSHORE PORT CONSTRUCTION MODULAR STRUCTURES | Carbon Footprint reduction through construction schedule acceleration
SUSPLUS | Decarbonisation of value chains
LAGOSTA
NUPROSHIP PROJECT
SMARTSEA PROJECT
SEA2FUTURE PROJECT
SEMS4USV PROJECT
17h30 – Blue Dutch Pitch
(Blue Call launch by Platform Zero)
JUNGLE.AI | Real time insights, and performance forecasting for wind and maritime assets
EVI | Maritime safety technology for hazard prevention and incident reporting
SEAHIKER | Mooring system for floating wind & jack-up leg cushion system
MARSLAND INSTITUTE | AI Platform for accelerated renewable energy planning
ALONGROUTE | Marine Weather Forecast
Parallel Sessions
ROOM 1: BLUE BIOECONOMY ROOM – 22nd July
SUB-FORUM 1 – INNOVATION IN BLUE FOOD AND BIOTECH
9h30 – Investment Trends in Blue Food and Biotechnology
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
Luis Ferreira, Director of Grupo O Valor do Tempo / Comur (tbc)
Bernardo Carvalho, CEO of Oceano Fresco
Gonçalo Costa, CEO of Biomimetix
Paulo Serra Lopes, COO of Mariculture Systems Portugal
Moderator: Catarina Pinto Correia, Board Member of BLUEBIO ALLIANCE and Partner at Vieira de Almeida
11h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
ROOM 1: PORTUGAL BLUE DIGITAL HUB | SMART BLUE BUSINESS - 22nd July
11h30 – AI to Power Your Company
13h00 – BLUE LUNCH
ROOM 1: WATER MANAGEMENT ROOM – 22nd July
SUB-FORUM 2 – WATER MANAGEMENT AND DESALINIZATION
14h30 – Investment Trends in water management and desalinization
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
José Sardinha, President of EPAL - Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres, S.A (tbc)
Nuno Gomes, CEO of Blue Mater
Leonardo Manzari, WestMED Initiative - Italy
Ana Agostinho, CEO of OverSea
Moderator: Fórum Oceano Representative
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
ROOM 1: PORTUGAL BLUE DIGITAL HUB | SMART BLUE HORIZONS- 22nd July
16h30 – Funding & International Expansion for Portuguese Companies
18h00 – BLUE MATCHMAKING
ROOM 2: BLUE RENEWABLES ROOM – 22nd July
SUB-FORUM 3 – BLUE CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION
9h30 – Investment Trends in Blue Renewables
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
European representative of LONGi (China)
José Pinheiro, CEO of Ocean Winds
José Manuel Mendonça, Leader of INESCTEC.Ocean (tbc)
Jorge Delgado, SUSTEmare - Centre for Innovation in Ocean Energies and Technologies – Viana do Castelo
Moderator: Carlos Pinho, Lead Manager Portugal Blue Digital Hub, Fórum Oceano
11h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
11h30 – Diversification of Business Models in Blue Renewables
Marco Alves, CEO of WAVEC
Tiago Morais, Country Manager of Iber Blue Wind (tbc)
Eco Wave Power Representative
IFCE-Macao Delegation Representative
Moderator: Paulo Serra Lopes, COO of Mariculture Systems Portugal
13h00 – BLUE LUNCH
14h30 – Blue Renewables as New Opportunities for Ports
Pedro Ponte, Engineering and Environment Director of APSS Setúbal & Sesimbra Port Administration
Eduardo Feio, President of Port of Aveiro and Figueira da Foz
Port of Rotterdam Representative
Francisco Taveira Pinto, Coordinator of the Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment Centre at Instituto Construção Sustentável
Tomás Penaguião, Partner at BYND Venture Capital
Moderator: José Luís Moreira da Silva, Partner at SRS Legal
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
ROOM 2: PORTUGAL BLUE DIGITAL HUB | BLUETECH ACADEMY- 22nd July
16h30 – The PBDH Training Platform
Carlos Pinho, Lead manager of Portugal Blue Digital Hub, Fórum Oceano
Manuela Batista, Coordinator of the Port Management Degree Course of Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH)
Cristiano Vieira, Instituto Soldadura e Qualidade (ISQ)
18h00 – BLUE MATCHMAKING
ROOM 3: BLUE PORTS&SHIPPING ROOM – 22nd July
SUB-FORUM 4 – DECARBONIZING PORTS, SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING
9h30 – Investment Trends in Ports Decarbonization
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
Piet Haerens, CEO of HAEDES (tbc)
Francisco Taveira Pinto, Coordinator of the Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment Centre at Instituto Construção Sustentável
Isabel Moura Ramos, Board member of Port of Lisbon
Andreia Ventura, Board Member of Grupo ETE
Jaime Puna, Board Member of APS – Administration of the Ports of Sines and Algarve (tbc)
Moderator: Platform Zero representative
11h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
11h30 – Investment Trends in Shipping Decarbonization
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
André Duro, Maritime Operations of Euromar
Captain Pedro Amaral Frazão, Adviser to the Chairman of Grupo Sousa
Ana Rodrigues, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Escola do Mar dos Açores (ADFMA)
Luís Nunes, Board Member of Prio Energy
Jorge Antunes, Technical Manager and Owner of TecnoVeritas
Portline representative
Mário Ferreira, CEO of Douro Azul (tbc)
Moderator: Platform Zero representative
13h00 – BLUE LUNCH
14h30 - Investment Trends in Shipbuilding Decarbonization
Hub Azul Dealroom Insights – Fórum Oceano representative
Nuno Santos, CEO of Lisnave
Seapower representative
Rui Marcelino, CEO of almadesign (tbc)
Mário Pinho, CEO of Associação Indústrias Navais
Naval Rocha Representative (tbc)
Miguel Ferreira, CEO of AIFE LIFERAFT and Member of EBI Executive Committee (European Boating Industry)
Fabrice Maire, President of European Maritime Network Cluster
Moderator: Gonçalo Santos, Fórum Oceano
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
16h30 – Blue Nautical Stations from Portugal
(programme soon)
19h00 - SAILING MATCHMAKING COCKTAIL BY AICEP
Raise your glass to new partnerships – join us on deck for a matchmaking cocktail evening hosted by AICEP.
Day 3 | 23rd July
PLENARY ROOM
SPECIAL SESSION: CHINA–EU DIALOGUE ON GREEN STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS
(organized by IFCE-Macao delegation)
9h00 - Opening Remarks
Embassy of China in Portugal Representative
European Union Representative
Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Fórum Oceano
ZHOU Jie, Secretary-General of IFCE - International Forum for Clean Energy (Macao)
9h30 - PART 1: CHINA–EU DIALOGUE ON GREEN STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS
Portuguese Certification Authority Representative
TÜV SÜD Representative
TÜV Rheinland Representative
Bureau Veritas (France) Representative
DNV (Norway) Representative
Yao Juanjuan, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Topsoe (Denmark) Representative
Siemens (Germany) Representative
11h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
11h30 - PART 2: CHINA–EU DIALOGUE ON GREEN STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION FOR TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS
Liu Wenqiang, Vice President, China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID)
Qi Quan, General Manager, Beijing CCID Certification Center Co., Ltd.
Zhang Yuyang, Director of Innovation and Technology, China Electric Power Co., Ltd.
C-GREEN Consultores Representative
GreenLab Portugal Representative
Catarina Paralta, Country Manager of SGS Portugal (tbc)
13H00 – BLUE LUNCH
14h00 - BLUETECH AND SMART ENERGY: Learning from Digital and Intelligent Innovation in the Energy and Power Sector
This session will showcase cutting-edge progress in digital, intelligent, and green technologies. By promoting technological synergy and cross-sector collaboration, the forum aims to accelerate the transformation of the energy and power sector toward a more efficient, secure, and sustainable future.
SESSION I: Power System Digitalization
Digital and Intelligent Transformation Services for Energy and Power Enterprises: Chinasoft International’s solution promotes the digital and intelligent transformation of energy and power enterprises through three core pathways:
Driving transformation in new energy production management and operations through artificial intelligence;
Building new power systems based on IoT operating systems and digital twin technology;
Achieving end-to-end digital operations via an ERP-based core business management system.
This integrated approach supports enterprises in advancing toward a new stage of energy digitalization characterized by security and controllability, intelligent efficiency, and green collaboration..
Intelligent Distribution and Transmission Equipment: Presentation on standardized and modular designs of intelligent high/low-voltage switchgear and transmission equipment. The session will cover network communication, remote monitoring applications, and experience with customized distribution solutions.
Intelligent O&M and AI Applications in Power Systems: Introduction to AI-powered intelligent inspection and maintenance solutions, featuring real-world use cases in smart operation and maintenance. The session will explore the role of AI in fault prediction, equipment servicing, and optimization of dispatching.
Jimmy LIU, Director of International Department, Weicheng Intelligent Power Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Smart Meters and Energy Measurement: Presentation on the deployment of smart meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, including real-time data collection, two-way communication, and remote control. The session will share experiences from cooperation with State Grid and international market expansion, focusing on precision metering and line loss management.
SESSION II: Intelligent Buildings and Energy Efficiency
Smart Building Systems and Smart City Integration: This session will highlight the company’s 47 advanced technical certifications and its smart building experience in the Qilin Science Park project. It will also present advantages of ISO9000 and CMMI5 management systems and explore practical pathways for integrated smart city development.
Electricity-Free Cooling and Energy-Saving Technologies: Presentation of a passive cooling technology with 95% reflectance and scattering efficiency. The session will explore its energy-saving applications in stadiums, cold storage, and other facilities, along with its commercial potential in tropical markets.
16h00 – COFFEE-BREAK
SESSION III: Intelligent PV Systems and Safety Retrofitting
16h30 - Flexible PV Modules and Portable Solar-Storage Kits: Introduction to flexible PV panels and integrated portable solar-storage kits, with case studies on deployment in niche applications such as outdoor scenarios, military operations, and wastewater treatment facilities.
PV Plant Performance Enhancement with Secondary Coating Technology: Presentation on the use of secondary coating fluids for energy yield improvements in aging PV plants. The session will include a 2.19-year payback case study and results from integration tests with automated cleaning robots.
Gantry-Type Cleaning Robots and Solar Cleaning Technologies: This session will introduce a gantry-style automatic cleaning robot for PV stations, share data on cleaning efficiency, and discuss its synergy with coating solutions based on pilot testing.
Smart and Safe Retrofits for Aging PV Plants: Case study of a smart retrofit for an aging PV plant, with insights into a joint upgrade model with Haote and the feasibility of EMC (Energy Management Contracting) and staged payment schemes by plant owners.
17h45 – ONE FORUM, TWO LOCATIONS
Presentation of China–Portugal Bluetech & Ocean Energy Cooperation Fórum in Macao | October 2025
18h00 – Closing Session
Vítor Franco Correia, President of Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (ENIDH)
Carlos Costa Pina, President of Fórum Oceano
Ambrose So, President of IFCE-International Forum for Clean Energy (Macao)
Isaltino Morais, Mayor of Oeiras
Salvador Malheiro, Secretary of State for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs (tbc)
Pricing
Pre-Registration:
Pre-registration for this event is mandatory and must be completed through the following link.
IMPORTANT: Pre-registration does not guarantee participation.
Pre-registrations will be reviewed, and approved participants will be notified via email.
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