The Ocean Economy is entering a new phase of transformation, and artificial intelligence is beginning to establish itself as one of the tools with the greatest potential impact on this process. It is precisely this convergence that will be highlighted at Blue Wink-E 2026, an event scheduled for March 20 at the Cruise Terminal of Leixões Port in Matosinhos.
Organized by B2E – Blue Bioeconomy CoLAB, the event emerges as a platform linking science, technology, industry and investment, seeking to demonstrate how data, algorithms and digitalization can begin to transform central sectors of the blue economy. The aim is to discuss not only trends, but concrete applications with real potential to transform the way ecosystems are monitored, marine resources are managed and new business solutions linked to the ocean are developed.
Under the theme "Ocean AI Futures", the meeting intends to place artificial intelligence at the center of a broader discussion about the future of the blue bioeconomy. Among the highlighted areas are fields such as aquaculture, marine biotechnology, environmental monitoring and data-driven decision support systems, a clear sign that technological innovation is increasingly close to ocean-related activities. Blue Wink-E 2026 also wants to establish itself as a space for convergence between scientific knowledge, business capacity and strategic vision, bringing together leading figures linked to innovation, research and investment. The presence of specialists associated with technology, the blue economy and innovation management reinforces the idea that the development of the maritime sector increasingly depends on the ability to transform knowledge into scalable solutions with practical utility. Another sign of the growing relevance of this initiative lies in the international recognition already granted to the event. Blue Wink-E 2026 has received the official endorsement of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, a distinction that gives it global scope and reinforces its position as a forum for reflection on the future of the ocean economy.
At a moment when the blue economy seeks to gain scale, efficiency and innovation capacity, meetings like this show that the debate about the ocean no longer focuses solely on infrastructure, resources or energy. It also, and increasingly, focuses on technology, artificial intelligence and how these tools can help build a smarter, more competitive and sustainable maritime economy.
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Source: https://portaldomar.org/2026/03/15/blue-wink-e-2026-cruza-economia-do-mar-com-ia-em-matosinhos/
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